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Rare, the Steak House, Little Falls, NJ

Rare, the Steak House

4.9 (1941)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
440 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Rated the Best Steakhouse in New Jersey, Rare in Little Falls is the perfect spot for a romantic dinner. Since 2007, Rare has specialized in prime, wet-aged beef cooked to your liking, paired with exceptional sides. Their menu also features classic Italian dishes from their partnership with Il Tulipano, along with expertly prepared lamb, veal, poultry, and fresh seafood entrées.

Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the curated cellar, offering the perfect pairing for any meal. Rare also boasts a spacious bar with specialty cocktails, ideal for unwinding after a long day. For an extraordinary dining experience, reserve your table and enjoy the Rare experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dino Suriano
  • Catering
    On premise available
  • Private party facilities
    Private Rooms Available 6 days a week. Wine cellar and coach room upper level
  • Neighborhood
    Little Falls
  • Cross street
    Route 23
  • Parking details
    private lot with Valet parking is available everyday
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit and Little Falls train station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,941 people are saying

Rare, the Steak House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Steakhouse

  • Passaic

    Best Overall

  • Passaic

    Best Food

  • Passaic

    Best Service

  • Passaic

    Best Ambiance

  • Passaic

    Best Value

  • Passaic

    Good for groups

  • Passaic

    Neighborhood gem

  • Passaic

    Great for fine wines

  • Passaic

    Romantic

  • Passaic

    Good for special occasions

  • Passaic

    Lively

  • Passaic

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rare, the Steak House, consistently impresses with "excellent food" and "attentive service." Diners applaud its "top-notch bar," "perfectly cooked steaks," and generous portions. The ambiance is lively, making it an ideal spot for "a great time." Notably, server James is frequently praised for his "exceptional service."

1,941 Reviews
  1. Zelda

    Las Vegas11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my family to dinner at Rare tonight. It was a bit of a gamble, since my grandchild is only 10, but it turned out great. Food was awesome, as was the service. We ordered the frizzled onions as an appetizer because the kid was hungry (so good!), and the food and service remained high throughout. Highly recommended. Pricey but yummy.

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  2. Lynne

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Here’s a shorter version ideal for Yelp or Google: --- Took my boyfriend to **Rare** for his birthday since he loves steak and we’d heard great things. The food was very good and we ended up taking leftovers home. The restaurant was surprisingly dark—not just mood lighting, but hard to see—which was tough for me as someone visually impaired. Our waiter was polite but not especially engaging. Overall, a good spot for a special occasion, just wish it had a bit more light and warmth. --- Want me to tweak the tone to be more casual or more formal?

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  3. Bob VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely one of the best steakhouses in NJ if not the US. Consider one of the specials when visiting.

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  4. Ken

    New Jersey3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, attentive service, top notch bar..

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  5. Tony VIP

    New Jersey3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just always great very consistent, love the place....

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  6. Raynelle

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We found our new steakhouse! My husband is very particular when it comes to his steak, so he prefers to make it himself because he’s been disappointed a couple of times. I made a reservation at Rare for his 45th birthday, last night. We were immediately warmly welcomed by the host and the front of the house manager, with no wait to be seated. James, who took care of us for the evening, was so attentive and didn’t miss a beat. Actually, all of the staff took care of us. I can’t tell the last time I had so many table touches, it felt really good. The food was delicious and portions are more than generous, I’m eating my leftovers while I write this review. My husband had the 48 oz porterhouse, my son had the 20 oz T-bone and I had the scallop scampi. The drinks were flavorful, I had the cucumber cooler and my husband had an old fashioned and Manhattan. To end the evening, James brought out the banana chocolate chip ice cream to celebrate the hubby, it was so good. We will definitely be back.

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  7. Angelo

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great time! Food was perfectly cooked and cocktails were delicious,

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  8. Williams

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great dinner with great food and service. Presentation of each dish was excellent

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  9. Corey

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter really enjoys this restaurant for the angel hair pasta. I brought the rest of my family there and my son and I ordered the porterhouse steak. I was not impressed. For a steakhouse it should come off hot ready to go. It seems like their porterhouse steak was reheated or something. It just didn’t have the quality that I expected but overall the service the restaurant and everything is great about this place. They just need to do a little bit better with your steaks

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  10. Brian VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding steaks, cooked exactly to my liking…delicious appetizers also…and cookie skillet dessert was fantastic! Great service. Lighting was a little dark in my section of restaurant but that was really only nitpick.

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FAQs

Rare, the Steak House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 256-6699.

Rare, the Steak House is rated 4.9 stars by 1941 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Rare, the Steak House

440 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 23
  • Neighborhood
    Little Falls
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    private lot with Valet parking is available everyday
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit and Little Falls train station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dino Suriano
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    On premise available
  • Private party facilities
    Private Rooms Available 6 days a week. Wine cellar and coach room upper level
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