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Rare, the Steak House, Little Falls, NJ

Rare, the Steak House

4.6
4.6
1733 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Rated Best Steak House in New Jersey 6 years in a row! Treat yourself to a Rare experience, Established in 2007 at Rare, it's all about the steak. Select cuts of prime wet aged beef, cooked to your specifications presented with your choice of exceptional side dishes. For those who hunger for something other than steak, Rare's affiliation with Il Tulipano has some classic Italian dish's that have been added to the menu or choose from Colorado lamb, veal, poultry &; fresh seafood entrees that are expertly prepared & plated. Wine aficionados take note…Rare's cellar is home to just the right Glass or bottle of wine with which to accompany your meal. Rare boasts a generously sized bar, featuring Specialty Drinks, the perfect spot to unwind, socialize & network after a hard days work & commute. For exceptional dining so close to home, simply reserve your table, sit back & enjoy the Rare experience.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 256-6699
  • 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
  • Private party contact
    Steven Ng: (973) 256-6699
  • Neighborhood
    Little Falls, New Jersey
  • 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 1,733 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

1,733 Reviews
  1. JazzmierF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had an exceptional dining experience at Rare steakhouse. The service was truly outstanding, and the staff's friendliness made me feel welcomed. They consistently went above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction with every aspect of the meal. The food was delicious, cooked to perfection, and served with care. I highly recommend this steakhouse for anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience.

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  2. FrancaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time at Rare and we all loved it. Great atmosphere, service and food!

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  3. Berto

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire staff was pleasant,& knowledgeable. Food came out hot and perfectly cooked. Overall at great experience!

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  4. MikeM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Family's favorite restaurant! Appetizers are always delicious, sides do not disappoint and steaks were cooked to perfection and delicious. I highly recommend Rare!

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  5. TommyK

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    I suppose if you like your steak with no flavor other than a slight char you might enjoy Rare. After viewing several articles declaring Rare as one of the best stock houses in NJ, I had them on my radar for some time. I finally made my reservation, and was quite excited to experience this highly recommended meal. Unfortunately, I was left beyond disappointed. It was bad enough the temperatures requested were way off on both my companion, and my steak, the meat itself was tasteless! One undercooked steak(cowboy) was returned to be cooked a bit more, and one overcooked steak(filet mignon) had to be remade. The waiter and matrede both viewed the steaks and agreed they were not as requested. Now to the flavor. The rib steak was quite tough, and tasteless. When I questioned the staff on the seasoning used they claimed they only use salt, pepper, and oil. I didn't even detect those basic flavors. The filet was also tasteless, but with it being a different cut of meat was at least tender. The cowboy was returned, and taken off the bill. I did not request anything else as I already know their meats were not seasoned in the manor I prefer. Anyone can take a piece of meat and throw it on a fire. It is preparation, seasoning and cooking methods that create a great steak. How this establishment is considered a "good" steakhouse is beyond me. Perhaps it's the upscale expectation, and limited selection of a la carte restaurants in NJ that have some convinced that this is a quality establishment. For me it was a complete letdown, and I would never recommend, nor dine there again.

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  6. JerseyGirl88

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It has a good ambiance. It’s not exactly quiet, but not so loud that you can’t have a conversation. The steak was tender and very good. The macaroni and cheese was good as well. Service was perfect.

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  7. mimi

    New York Area

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Great service as always! Steak cooked to perfection and Halibut the best! Penne Rigate is to die for!!

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  8. ThomasM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Sat down order two drink when they arrived waiter ask for apps order 2 and he ask if we were ready to order main,I said was not ready to order he said chef wants whole order so my wife asked ask about rib eye how big was it open up his fingers and said about this size.this was my second time we were there in 3 weeks.1st time was a different experience a serving table was brought over to show different cuts and explained cuts of steak,rib eye was not good for the price nor was my steak,felt rush and probably not go back.to spend almost $300 and feel rushed mite b the second waiter looking to turn table faster.we don't hang after dinner I had other plans

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  9. FoodJDF

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Great food. Not so great service. The Maitre D seated us at a table that was right next to a main pathway for diners and servers, which was a little annoying. Our waiter, Nicos, seemed friendly at first but then acted like he did not hear me when he walked by. When I asked him later to ensure that he heard what I said earlier, he appeared to be annoyed, and said he did hear me. The Maitre D that seated us was very helpful with the payment. I really enjoyed the filet minion with a side of creamed spinach.

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  10. ElleNJ

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Not the place for a quiet dinner. but the food was good. we'd probably come back and sit at the bar to eat and watch a game b/c the noise level was more like a sports bar than a nice restaurant.

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  11. RobertM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Service, Great Ambience- Steak cooked to perfection!

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  12. MeganC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints!! Excellent food and always treated like a Queen when dining there.

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  13. MBOO4

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rare never disappoints! Great dinner and service Highly Recommend Rare!

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  14. JimP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you want a good steak and a nice atmosphere where you can talk and be heard this is a great spot

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  15. CR64

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are impressed with how consistently good the food has been each time we have dined at Rare. The steaks are cooked perfectly. We have thoroughly enjoyed every meal there.

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  16. AmandaR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Very good food and service. Such a nice place. I like it

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  17. StevenC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, always consistent. Best steaks in the area.

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  18. NancyB

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The tomahawk steak is enough for 2 men and a women. It is as delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly! Lisa at the bar made a great martini. Excellent service, great restaurant!

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  19. Jennie

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great service great food a little overpriced though

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  20. BarbaraG

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic meal at Rare. The food was excellent. Tony. our server. was extremely attentive. Definitely recommend

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  21. Totowa67

    Atlantic City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always spectacular food and service was amazing, always happy here.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love eating at this place the service is always exceptional and the food is always delicious.

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  23. CarlM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dinning in quite some time Would recommend it to even foodies

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  24. EthanH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful decor/lighting, food was absolutely wonderful. The moment we sat down we were greeted by the incredible and knowledgable waitstaff who promptly took our drink orders and answered our menu questions. We ordered the calamari+shrimp, bone in tomahawk ribeye cooked medium, side of smoked bacon along with 2 desserts and it was all delightful. Although I must admit that the menu is a bit pricey when considering the, in my opinion, portion sizes on the small side, but this certainly isn’t a place you go if you're on a budget. I highly recommend this steakhouse and will likely be returning.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    The food was good. My children loved the meatballs. My husband loved his meal, which was the homemade pasta with vodka sauce. I ordered the lobster special which was OK, but I would not order it again. The crowd was lively and loud . It wasn’t offputting, but you definitely needed to lean in to hear the people at your table. The bar area seemed quieter. Staff was super polite, and when any requests were made, they were fulfilled quickly . I would’ve just preferred them to come around a little bit more often to check in. all in all, I’d go back with my husband for a meal (probably request to sit in the bar area). Drinks were great.

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  26. LukaszB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Bone in ribeye was very good as file mignon But sirloin was a little bit tougher than I expected. Overall experience was really good. Keep it up guys. Thank you

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From Steve the Maitre ‘d to Tony our waiter, the experience was exceptional! It was a close friend’s birthday and I called the restaurant bc I had some special menu requests. He was amazing. The corner table was perfect. The food was fabulous. Recommend highly!

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  28. TerryA

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always perfect food and cocktails! Steak cooked perfectly!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food! My medium rare was cooked perfectly!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience1
    Dining with a party of 5 on a busy Friday evening, we were seated upstairs next to an incredibly loud disrespectful party of 10. Nothing is worse then not being able to hear your guests because of surrounding guests. The linen we were seated at should of been thrown out instead of recycled as it has children’s flower drawings. I’m a sales manager in the industry and this is not up to fine dining standard. The food was good but lacked flavor.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great service, food, and drinks. Professional and courteous staff. Great place.

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  32. ChristinaG

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Just love this place in every way.

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  33. Ants

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food as always also great service thank you for a great experience

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  34. peterc

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    I’m still waiting for my Diet Coke. The manager does a great job, but his floor staff seems disinterested. The chef will only give the steaks the temperature he likes, no discussion.

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  35. ElvinA

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food ,service ,will be back , would definitely recommend

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  36. MaryD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here many times and the food is always outstandingly delicious.

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  37. DavilaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    great place to grab a steak dinner, drinks are great as well. vibe was nice

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  38. Donna

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Good steak and service was good! We were rushed, for a $200 dinner I want to be there for more than 45 minutes

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  39. Kerry

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I looked up the best steakhouses in NJ and found this gem, Rare. My boyfriend loves his steaks and is quite the “foodie.” He was very impressed with all that Rare had to offer. From our martinis to our desserts, we had a delicious experience. We will most certainly be back!

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  40. JohnK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best kept secret. Everything was amazing from the service to the appetizers, steaks, sides and especially the desserts. Can’t wait to go back!

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Safety precautions

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.6 stars by 1733 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rare, the Steak House

440 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 23
  • Neighborhood
    Little Falls, New Jersey
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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
    (973) 256-6699
  • Catering
    On premise available
  • Private party facilities
    Private Rooms Available 6 days a week. Wine cellar and coach room upper level
  • Private party contact
    Steven Ng: (973) 256-6699
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