Rare Tavern

Name: Rare Tavern
Address: 1595 I St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20005
Telephone: (202) 800-9994
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (157)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1595 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

The Tavern is no longer accepting reservations. We are now offering the Steakhouse experience on both floors of RARE. In addition to the Steakhouse dinner menu, the Tavern features many snacks and bar food options.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steakhouse, 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, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
RARE Steakhouse & Tavern offers two intimate private dining rooms within the restaurant itself. Seating is between 10-15 for each private dining room. Please call or email with questions.

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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chopped$10.00
Classic Vegetable, Amish Cheddar, buttermilk
Endive, Argula, Frisée$10.00
Soft Boiled Egg, New Hampshire Bacon
Spinach & Lola Rosa$10.00
Root Vegetables, Firefly Chevre
Baby Kale, Upland Cress$10.00
Beets, Pomegranate, Pickled Pear
The Veggie Bowl$10.00
Raw, 100% Plant-Based, Whole Vegetables

Salad - Additions

Bell & Evans Chicken$8.00
Chunk Light Salmon$8.00
Steak$10.00
Bigeye Rare Tuna$10.00

Soups

Chicken Noodle$8.00
Classic Veggies, Fresh Noodles, Herbs
Chesapeake Chowder$8.00
Blue Crab Tomato Broth, Clams, Blue Catfish, Crackers

Sandwiches

Dry-Aged Burger$17.00
Brioche, Goot Essa Cheddar
Chicken Burger$16.00
Brioche, Garden Pepper Cheese
Cannibal Sandwich$17.00
Chopped Steak Tartare, Chili Dried Tomato, Watercress
Dry-Aged Beef Dip$16.00
Beef Jus, Fontina, pickled jalapeno
Griddled Ham & Cheese$16.00
House-made Ham, Hooks 5 year Cheddar, Tomato Soup

Steampots

Local Oysters$17.00
Chincoteague Clams$15.00
Rope-Raised Mussels$15.00
Chef's Pot!$20.00

Blue Plate Steaks

Served with Lyonaise Potatoes, Dry-Aged Steak Jus

9 Oz. Bottleneck Steak$27.00
9 Oz. Filet Medallions$28.00
14 Oz. Dry-Aged VA Pork Chop$26.00
18 Oz. Dry-Aged VA Pork Porterhouse$30.00
26 Oz. Chicago 107 Rib Eye$70.00
38 Oz. VA Dry-Aged Porterhouse$90.00

Entrees

Skuna Bay Salmon$26.00
Artichoke Barigoule Vinaigrette
Pan Roasted Duck Leg & Pork Belly$26.00
Truffle Potato Gnocchi, Rapini, Tamarind, Lemon
VA Dry-Aged Pot Roast$28.00
Mushrooms, Fennel, Mashed Potatoes
Roast Chicken & Dumplings$26.00
Spring Vegetables, Chicken Jus
Spaghetti & Meatballs$25.00
Hand-made pasta, Burrata, Parmesan
Green Chili Mac$24.00
Cavatappi Pasta, Mornay, Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder Green Chili

Sides

Grilled Onions
Carrots & Pistachios
Sweet Potato Hash
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Spinach, Escarole & Cream

Desserts

Walnut Brownie & Ice Cream$9.00
Dark Chocolate Brownie, Candied Walnuts, Bourbon Caramel & Vanilla Ice Cream
Key Lime Pie$12.00
Vanilla Lime Pudding, Key Lime Curd, Coconut Cream, Toasted Meringue
Banana Sundae$10.00
Banana Gelato, Caramelized Bananas, Pretzels, Whip Cream, Peanut Butter Sauce
Butterscotch Pudding$10.00
Brown Sugar Pudding, Whipped Cream, Gingersnap Cookies
Sweet Potato Pie$10.00
Buttery Flaky Crust, Sweet Potato Custard, Toasted Marshmallow, Candied Blood Orange
Ice Cream or Sorbet
- Scoop$3.00
- Bowl$9.00

Wines By The Glass

Sparkling

Simonet, Blanc de Blanc, Brut NV$10.00
Adami, Italy, Prosecco$12.00
Pol Roger, Champagne, Brut NV$22.00
Cote Mas, France, Brut Rosé NV$14.00

Rosé

Jean Francois Coquard, Pinot Noir$12.00
Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre Rosé$14.00

White

Cakebread, Sauvignon Blanc$16.00
Dom. Bellvue, Sauvignon Blanc$10.00
Chehalem, Pinot Gris$12.00
Herman J. Weimer, Riesling$12.00
Aviary, Chardonnay$10.00
Brocard, Bourgogne Blanc$12.00

Red

Benton Lane, Pinot Noir$16.00
Flora Springs Merlot$14.00
Tres Sabores, Porque No?, Red Blend$15.00
Famille Perrin, Côtes du Rhône$14.00
Altos, Malbec$13.00
Newton Skyside, Cabernet Sauvignon$14.00
Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon$18.00

Beers

Draft Beers

Atlas District Common$9.00
Guiness Stout$9.00
Dogfish Head, 60M, IPA$9.00
Miller Lite$6.00
Right Proper RBW$9.00
Strongbow Cider$7.00
Flying Dog Nitro Bloodline IPA$9.00
3 Stars Peppercorn Saison$9.00
3 Stars Ghost IPA$9.00
Duvel Belgium Pale Ale$12.00
Blue Moon$7.00
Seasonal Rotating

Bottles / Cans

Michelob Ultra$6.00
Budlight$6.00
Miller High Life Pony$5.00
Tecate Lite$6.00
PBR$6.00
Heineken$6.00
Heineken Lite$6.00
Dos Equis Lager$6.00
Seasonal Rotating

Cocktails

Rare Manhattan$15.00
Maker's Mark, Carpano Antica, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry Juice
Of all the Gin Joint$14.00
Greenhat Gin, Rosemary, Mint, Lemon, Pineapple, Cranberry, Peychaud's
The Knockout$12.00
Myers Rum, Ketel One Citron, Orange, Pineapple
Black & Stormy$12.00
Captain Morgan Black, Ginger Beer, Angostura Bitters
El Susurro$12.00
Silencio Mezcal, Lime, Grapefruit, Basil
Toki Highball$18.00
Suntory Toki Whiskey, High-concentrate Club Soda

What 157 people are saying

Rare Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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157 Reviews

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TOMB
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Karen, our waitress was quite helpful explaining the menu and specials, and answered our questions regarding specific food questions with knowledge. A pure delight.
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KarenB
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came for the caviar (which was worth EVERY PENNY), will return for the food, service and ambiance. Allison knew her way around the menu and had great suggestions. The rib eye cap was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The seven sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions and bone marrow were great accompaniments. We loved the garlic ‘rolls’ (think cinnamon roll with garlic instead of cinnamon sugar) with shaved Parmesan. No room for dessert, but we enjoyed watching a neighboring table devour a beautiful citrus cheesecake.
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xiomarac
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I made reservations for 3 in the end 7 of us show up. They accommodated us immediately and cater to our additional request with smile and efficiency. It is my third time at RARE and more to come.
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Johnny VIP
Hawaii34 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The best steakhouse in DC, the bottle steak is the best Ive ever had. simply awesome.
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Chris VIP
Baltimore / Maryland3 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 22, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Second time, gave it a whirl after a mediocre first try, and this second time, again, the french dip was way too salty, and the other items also earned an "OK" review. Ordered an appetizer and it never arrived. Service was good, and the staff could not have been nicer. Was there while the government shutdown was going on, but at 5:30 on a Wednesday, were one of two or three couples in the entire restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 20, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Came out to RARE for the first time during restaurant week and the food was pretty good. Presentation was pretty on point. I will come back to eat in the upstairs restaurant because they have stated that they only serve Kobe in the next level. One thing that did catch my curiosity was how do they determine who gets to go upstairs to dine there?
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InHouseCounsel VIP
Washington, D.C. Area48 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have returned to Rare Tavern several times, and have never been disappointed. The service has always been very attentive, and the food, while not fancy, was just what we wanted on a cold winter night. The oysters have always been great, and we enjoyed trying the different varieties. I am always torn about what to order- I love the hamburger and thin fries that accompany it, but also like the bottleneck steak which is one of the best bargains in town. My companion tried the grilled ham and cheese with tomato soup (she usually orders the house made spaghetti), and loved it, though it was way too much food for one person. All around great meal.
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Silverado
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 19, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent muscles in curry cream and perfectly cooked steak. Attentive services, without being overly attentive. We came during restaurant week and made the mistake of not thoroughly checking our bill before paying. An appetizer and beer should have been part of the restaurant week meal, but was charged separately. Live and learn.
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EttoreM
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service, and food. I highly recommend this restaurant. The portions are a good size and the staff very professional. Great experience overall.
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CHRIS
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter Chris was great! Apps and Entrees delicious but special shout out to their take on Key Lime Pie- soooo good!
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Rare Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 800-9994.

Rare Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 157 OpenTable diners.

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1595 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

Cross street
16th St. NW
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
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, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.raresteaks.com/
Phone number
(202) 800-9994
Private party facilities
RARE Steakhouse & Tavern offers two intimate private dining rooms within the restaurant itself. Seating is between 10-15 for each private dining room. Please call or email with questions.

Rare Tavern

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Snacks

Garlic & Parmesan Pretzels$4.00

Yellow Pepper Bar Nuts$4.00

Wiscotch Egg$10.00

Garlic Rolls$8.00

Jar of Pickles$3.00

WI Fried Cheese Curds$10.00

Garlic & Parsley Fries$8.00

Pig & Cheese$18.00

Beef & Cheese Dip$10.00

Chicken Fried Sweet Breads$10.00

Salads

Chopped$10.00

Endive, Argula, Frisée$10.00

Spinach & Lola Rosa$10.00

Baby Kale, Upland Cress$10.00

The Veggie Bowl$10.00

Salad - Additions

Bell & Evans Chicken$8.00

Chunk Light Salmon$8.00

Steak$10.00

Bigeye Rare Tuna$10.00

Soups

Chicken Noodle$8.00

Chesapeake Chowder$8.00

Sandwiches

Dry-Aged Burger$17.00

Chicken Burger$16.00

Cannibal Sandwich$17.00

Dry-Aged Beef Dip$16.00

Griddled Ham & Cheese$16.00

Steampots

Local Oysters$17.00

Chincoteague Clams$15.00

Rope-Raised Mussels$15.00

Chef's Pot!$20.00

Blue Plate Steaks

9 Oz. Bottleneck Steak$27.00

9 Oz. Filet Medallions$28.00

14 Oz. Dry-Aged VA Pork Chop$26.00

18 Oz. Dry-Aged VA Pork Porterhouse$30.00

26 Oz. Chicago 107 Rib Eye$70.00

38 Oz. VA Dry-Aged Porterhouse$90.00

Entrees

Skuna Bay Salmon$26.00

Pan Roasted Duck Leg & Pork Belly$26.00

VA Dry-Aged Pot Roast$28.00

Roast Chicken & Dumplings$26.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$25.00

Green Chili Mac$24.00

Sides

Grilled Onions

Carrots & Pistachios

Sweet Potato Hash

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Spinach, Escarole & Cream

Desserts

Walnut Brownie & Ice Cream$9.00

Key Lime Pie$12.00

Banana Sundae$10.00

Butterscotch Pudding$10.00

Sweet Potato Pie$10.00

Ice Cream or Sorbet

Wines By The Glass

Sparkling

Simonet, Blanc de Blanc, Brut NV$10.00

Adami, Italy, Prosecco$12.00

Pol Roger, Champagne, Brut NV$22.00

Cote Mas, France, Brut Rosé NV$14.00

Rosé

Jean Francois Coquard, Pinot Noir$12.00

Alphonse Mellot, Sancerre Rosé$14.00

White

Cakebread, Sauvignon Blanc$16.00

Dom. Bellvue, Sauvignon Blanc$10.00