Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC, Washington, DC

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Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC

Name: Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC
Address: 1595 I St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20005
Telephone: (202) 800-9994
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

794 Reviews

$50 and over

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Centrally located in downtown Washington DC, RARE Steakhouse and Tavern (RARE) is a one-of-a-kind fine dining concept that brings together the best qualities of world-class dining venues with USDA prime, dry-aged steaks, exquisite wines and first-class service bolstered with Midwestern charm. Created by Wisconsin natives, RARE boasts a classic and elegant atmosphere, striving to bring the nostalgia and romance of the classic steakhouse to life, to a time when eating out was meant to be an experience.

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2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 800-9994
Website
http://www.raresteaks.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Alejandro Dominguez Vasquez
Catering
We cater for both social and business occasions. Whether it is an office party or an at-home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please contact us for menus and pricing.
Private party facilities
We have two fully private dining rooms as well as semi-private spaces for larger groups. We are available for full restaurant buyouts for up to 400 guests. Our gorgeous rooftop is perfect for weddings and corporate events.
Private party contact
Rachael Bowmer - Director of Event Sales & Marketi: (202) 800-9994

Location
1595 I St NW Washington, DC 20005
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
16th St. NW
Parking details
Street parking is available right outside of the restaurant's entrance. Two parking garages located within one block radius of the restaurant.
Public transit
McPherson Square, Farragut North, Farragut West
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Oysters on the Half Shell*
mignonette, cocktail sauce, citrus
- 1/2 Dozen$21.00
- Dozen$38.00
Shrimp Cocktail$26.00
cocktail sauce, citrus
Charred Octopus$21.00
avocado mousseline, feta cheese, fennel, frisee
Maryland Style Crab Cake$24.00
old bay remoulade, lemon
Steamed Mussels$18.00
fennel, peppers, tomato saffron broth
Tuna Tartare*$23.00
avocado-mint yogurt, grilled pineapple, peppadew, kurozu-apple vinegar
Wisconsin Cheese Board$26.00
seasonal mostardo, cornichons, honey, crostini

Soup & Salads

Lobster Bisque$17.00
cold water lobster, crème fraiche
Signature Caesar$16.00
romaine, baby red oak lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing
Iceberg Wedge$16.00
bacon, roasted tomatoes, pickled red onion, balsamic reduction, blue cheese dressing
Harvest Salad$16.00
lettuce mélange, shaved root vegetables, honey-citrus vinaigrette

Steaks*

Wet-Aged

8 Oz. Filet Mignon$54.00
10 Oz. Capital Cut$56.00
14 Oz. NY Strip$60.00
16 Oz. Bone-In Pork Chop$40.00

Wagyu

Daily Selection
- MP

Prime Dry-Aged

20 Oz. Bone-In NY Strip$68.00
22 Oz. Bone-In Ribeye$72.00
24 Oz. Bone-In Porterhouse$75.00
36 Oz. Bone-In Tomahawk$135.00

Seafood Platters

Petite$90.00
oysters, shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare, steamed mussels, accompaniments
Grande$150.00
oysters, shrimp cocktail, tuna tartare, steamed mussels, crab salad, accompaniments

Entrees*

Grilled Salmon$42.00
carrots, leeks, marble potatoes, blistered grapes, verjus blanc cream
Pan Seared Scallops$46.00
blue corn grits, pearl onion, peppers, olives, smoked paprika-shellfish emulsion
Maryland Style Crab Cakes$48.00
old bay remoulade, lemon
Garganelli Pasta$38.00
rock shrimp, vegetable melange, roasted garlic-compound butter, parmesan

Enhancements

Sauces$4.00
béarnaise - red wine beef jus - chipotle aioli - horseradish cream - au poivre
Butter & Cheese$5.00
maître d'hôtel - truffle - blue cheese
Grilled Tiger Shrimp$15.00
Seared Scallops*$18.00

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$13.00
Garlic & Parmesan Fries$13.00
Roasted Mushrooms$13.00
Creamed Spinach$13.00
Grilled Asparagus$13.00
Lobster Mac & Cheese$26.00
Broiled Broccolini$13.00
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts$13.00

What 794 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great date night! The restaurant is beautiful and the atmosphere is very elegant. 5 star experience all the way around!
C
Crys
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server Will was fantastic. His recommended dishes and espresso martinis were wonderful. The only complaints I have were, a few pieces of the wagyu were too tough and fatty to be edible, and there was nothing special or superior done for the birthday boy. Not even a dessert on the house for a $400 tab at the end of the night for 2 diners. So why bother to ask if we are celebrating anything special? Otherwise, everything was fine.
KW
KaylaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service! Would happily go back!
SN
SNLT
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good. But just good. There's better for the price. Better food, better wine selection, better service. But "Good" is good.
KZ
KatyZ
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Grace was our server and was fantastic! We were celebrating my graduation from GW and she brought out a small glass of champagne to celebrate. We were also sitting next to a couple who were fairly drunk and rowdy and she handled it eloquently while also taking care of our table. We can’t say enough good things about Grace! Now to start on our food experience, to start, the wine list was well curated. We each had something different but all were delicious. The fresh baked rolls that come at the beginning are heaven in a bun! We each ordered the filet mignon with a sauce and then shared the lobster Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes, all to die for!!! The filet just melted in your mouth and was exceptional. Finally we finished off with some ice cream and a crème brûlée, which was topped with fresh berries. Absolutely delicious and a great way to cap off our celebration. If you’re looking for a class steakhouse, with excellent cuts, great wine, delicious sides and incredible service, RARE is the place for you!
JK
JaneK
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful dining experience with out-of-town colleagues at Rare. We had a large party that was seated in the lovely and less noisy upstairs dining room. Everyone enjoyed the cocktail and wine selections and the special-ordered cheese curd starters that are not to be missed! Rare was able to accommodate one diner’s vegetarian needs nicely and everyone enjoyed their entrees. I recommend the lobster bisque and chopped Caesar salad (delish anchovy-infused dressing). Also, the service staff were so nice and treated us all like family, which was awesome. Would def recommend Rare to anyone looking for a delicious meal in a posh and inviting setting!
AE
AndreaE
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for making my retirement celebration so wonderful!
SD
SharbattleDavenport
Washington DC
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall3food1service3ambience4
For the price we paid $235.00 for 2 appetizer, 1 steak, and 1 side.... At least I should have tasted flavor .. and what steak house don't have steak sauce. I won't be back again... I'll stick to outback or golden corral.
JC
JonathanC
London
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience4
Amazing dry aged steaks
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food! One of the best steak houses I’ve been to in DC!
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rlha
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
As far as proper ‘steakhouse’ experiences go, this one is just laid back enough to make it a regular option. The prices are on the lower end of expensive steakhouses ~60-75 for a dry aged cut, the portions are generous, the cocktails are amazing if not a little overprice and the service is extremely attentive and anticipates your needs without being overbearing. Food came out at reasonable times. My only complaint would be my steak was marginally over salted, but the dry aged flavor was strong and they do a proper steakhouse cook that’s not afraid to give you rare/medium rare when you ask for it.
BN
BrendaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect! Staff was very accommodating when I needed more space. The food was amazing. We will definitely go back next time we are in town.
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jkl1
Los Angeles
142 reviews
vip
4.0
142 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food. Excellent cocktails. Wonderful service. Perfect for business dinner.
FI
FITI
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience4
Where to start with rare .... beside the staff that is running , literally , to help you with the service everything else is just a disappointment........ the octopus was harder than a wood stick ...... the ribeye was not tender.texture nor have buttery flavor ... Never seen a ribeye so hard to cut , no on the other hand both have good mouth flavor meaning the kitchen is just not doing a good job fallowing the chef and they are buying cheap meat ... hope they improve , Not trying to kill the place
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marcusg
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
They gave us a private room and very attentive service. Food was yummy and wine list had great variety with some reasonably priced options. Thank you.
DC
DCfoodie
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing is the only word to describe Rare! The steaks and seafood are always cooked to perfection and the service is top-top notch. This visit we had Patrisia and she and the support staff were amazing. Everyone was so attentive and helpful. Ernesto and Martin at the front of the house were wonderful and welcoming as always. Their assistance with our wine choices was greatly appreciated. After a hard week at work I couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing amazing way to start our weekend. Thank you all!
J
Johntxk
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
More casual and comfortable than other top tier steakhouses. Menu items are well prepared. Specials were outstanding. Wine selection and service was personal and great. Waitress was delightful.
H
Hugo
Chicago
94 reviews
vip
4.0
94 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Solid choice for a good steak in downtown DC.
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family vacation!!! Every single thing was perfection!!!!
JW
JerimiahW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great portion size, super fast. Definitely will go again
TC
TerryC
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The mussels were excellent!!!! Overall very nice experience.
JC
JCole
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Upon booking my reservation on OpenTable, Rare Steakhouse contacted me a few hours before my booking to confirm my reservation. Upon arrival, the place looked and felt expensive. I loved the ambiance. I ordered the filet mignon medium well with the chipotle aioli sauce and creamed spinach. I definitely enjoyed the steak and creamed spinach. Both came out hot and were delicious and cooked to perfection. Prices are a little steep but I enjoyed the food. I also ordered the Tropical Fizz drink and Riesling to drink. Both were good. It's a nice restaurant for a date night or special occasion.
CJ
CherylJ
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Celebrated my son's 27th birthday at RARE Steakhouse. The ambience, decor, attention to detail and delicious food were a pure delight. My son had the steak which melted in your mouth. The appetizers were served family style and our meals were delicious. Allison our and server was wonderful, accommodating and well versed on the menu and recommendations. Thank you for providing a birthday cupcake to commemorate my son's day! We had such a great time, we virtually closed the restaurant being one of the last groups to depart. Thank you for a memorable evening. I can't wait to dine at your wonderful establishment again!
DC
DerekC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food and amazing service. Staff is friendly and prompt. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good steak house.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the environment. We were able to talk & laugh. We would return again.
C
Cyclerock
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Cuts of steak were well proportioned. A touch salty for my liking but im not big on salt. The wine menu is actually very good with moderate pricing. The sommelier recommended a fabulous wine for us. Desert was excellent
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Pghkid
Baltimore
35 reviews
vip
2.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
We had a disappointing evening The good our steaks and Bronzino were good We ordered cream spinach didn’t get Hamachi had more grapefruit sections than fish The latte was coffee After our appetizers were cleared it took20- 30 minutes to get our steaks The service was poor I realize we are in a tough labor market but at those prices our expectations would be a little higher Or maybe it would have been appropriate to see a manager walking around to check on things apologize for delay or some variation
TM
TimM
Louisville
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spectacular steak with attentive service. NY Strip cooked to perfection, wonderful char on the surface with tender, juicy core. Paired with Sautéed Brussels and it was a wonderful meal.
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loraS
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This meal was absolutely delicious the ambiance is superb and the quality of taste is five stars!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience5
This was my husbands birthday and we had the worst steak we have ever had in our life!! Steak was badly cooked and unprofessionally handled when we told waiter.. Waiter was good, but Chef said the awful steak was fine.. it was far from Fine!! Worst steak ever!! Uber driver said 4 of his patrons said worst steaks ever!!! Sad!! Beautiful restaurant!!
JU
JUdsonB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best steak I’ve ever had hands down. While pretty expensive, the atmosphere and simply the great taste of the food makes the price well worth it.
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Prepsel
Philadelphia
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing food! One of the best steaks I’ve ever had! The service was so so but the manager stepped in and assisted making our meal much better.
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SKNY
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best steak house I have ever been to. We ordered the special 30 oz ribeye, medium rare, which came out charred and crispy on the outside but moist and juicy on the inside. The service was also very attentive and the atmosphere is great for either business meal, date night, or special occasions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Food was not great
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Williamb
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was excellent 👏! I truly enjoyed our night out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing experience. The service was absolutely amazing, the food was delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great experience and service. The Food was rather good. My only complaint is the menu needs updating. They do not regularly offer beef dry aged past 45 days. I was expecting to have the option of beef 65-75 days dry aged. We did not find that out until we were seated. Otherwise the dining experience was great. We also ordered the A5 Japanese Waygu that was offered at 30/ounce.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Sides were great. Steak was a cheaper cut (Capitol cut). For the prices, should have been prime. Tiger shrimp on menu as presented were not.
CT
ChristopherT
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was surprisingly good compared to how some other steakhouses in the area have declined in quality
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my boyfriends birthday. Every single thing was amazing from beginning to end.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

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Rare Steakhouse - Washington DC is rated 4.5 stars by 794 OpenTable diners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

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1595 I St NW Washington, DC 20005

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Cross street
16th St. NW
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available right outside of the restaurant's entrance. Two parking garages located within one block radius of the restaurant.
Public transit
McPherson Square, Farragut North, Farragut West
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Alejandro Dominguez Vasquez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.raresteaks.com/
Phone number
(202) 800-9994
Catering
We cater for both social and business occasions. Whether it is an office party or an at-home celebration, we can help with your next event. Please contact us for menus and pricing.
Private party facilities
We have two fully private dining rooms as well as semi-private spaces for larger groups. We are available for full restaurant buyouts for up to 400 guests. Our gorgeous rooftop is perfect for weddings and corporate events.
Private party contact
Rachael Bowmer - Director of Event Sales & Marketi: (202) 800-9994

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Pan Seared Scallops

Mashed Potatoes

Lobster Mac &amp Cheese

Appetizers

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Shrimp Cocktail$26.00

Charred Octopus$21.00

Maryland Style Crab Cake$24.00

Steamed Mussels$18.00

Tuna Tartare*$23.00

Wisconsin Cheese Board$26.00

Soup & Salads

Lobster Bisque$17.00

Signature Caesar$16.00

Iceberg Wedge$16.00

Harvest Salad$16.00

Steaks*

Wet-Aged

8 Oz. Filet Mignon$54.00

10 Oz. Capital Cut$56.00

14 Oz. NY Strip$60.00

16 Oz. Bone-In Pork Chop$40.00

Wagyu

Daily Selection

Prime Dry-Aged

20 Oz. Bone-In NY Strip$68.00

22 Oz. Bone-In Ribeye$72.00

24 Oz. Bone-In Porterhouse$75.00

36 Oz. Bone-In Tomahawk$135.00

Seafood Platters

Petite$90.00

Grande$150.00

Entrees*

Grilled Salmon$42.00

Pan Seared Scallops$46.00

Maryland Style Crab Cakes$48.00

Garganelli Pasta$38.00

Enhancements

Sauces$4.00

Butter & Cheese$5.00

Grilled Tiger Shrimp$15.00

Seared Scallops*$18.00

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$13.00

Garlic & Parmesan Fries$13.00

Roasted Mushrooms$13.00

Creamed Spinach$13.00

Grilled Asparagus$13.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese$26.00

Broiled Broccolini$13.00

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts$13.00

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