Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Rare Steakhouse, Madison, WI

Rare Steakhouse

4.7 (2003)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
14 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
Dining and libations on Capitol Square with an incredible view of the Capitol, Rare combines craft cocktails, in-house dry aged steaks and attentive service in an unabashedly old-school steak house setting. Madison's downtown steakhouse features specialty cuts dry aged in-house, like the Rib Cap and the Delmonico as well as offering more traditional cuts like our filet and our rib eye. Rare is also one of the only purveyors of A5 Wagyu in Madison.

Complimenting our steaks and entrees is a specialty cocktail list and an extensive wine list with everything from wines for a big celebration to a weekday dinner.

If you're just looking for a drink after work, Rare offers discounted cocktails, wines and snacks at happy hour.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Join us in one of our two private dining rooms. Whether you would like to have an intimate dinner, business dinner, or host a fun cocktail and appetizer event, Rare will accommodate! Please contact Mary for any inquiry regarding your next event at mary@raremadison.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Created by Wisconsin natives for Wisconsin diners, Rare Steakhouse features USDA Prime steaks aged in-house, certified sommeliers to guide guests in choosing from a selection of more than 400 wines, and truly remarkable service.
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Cross street
    Near State Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,003 people are saying

Rare Steakhouse 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Madison

    Best Overall

  • Madison

    Best Food

  • Madison

    Best Service

  • Madison

    Best Ambiance

  • Madison

    Great for fine wines

  • Madison

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rare Steakhouse offers an upscale dining experience with "exceptional service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "outstanding" ambiance and meticulous attention to detail. Special occasions are made memorable with "smoke-infused old fashions" and tableside desserts. Although some dishes may vary, the steak is frequently noted as "cooked to perfection."
2,003 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our dinner, my steak was over charred but still delicious. Service was great and we will be back.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Carrie VIP

    Wisconsin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food options and flavors were great. The service and environment were excellent. It was a little expensive, but it was a wonderful date night for a celebration.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Lisa

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amily was wonderful along with the hostesses. They made my birthday dinner exquisite! Thank you so much!

    Is this helpful?

  4. DeniseL

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a special restaurant if you are visiting Wisconsin Madison. It is a capital Grille experience at a lower scale. Food is delicious although cream of spinach wasn’t very good. We had filet mignon pork chops the cheese platter green beans, double baked potato. Amazing staff was outstanding

    Is this helpful?

  5. Julia

    St. Louis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Kristen was phenomenal! Great dinner and great experience all around.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Bob

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Rare to celebrate my son’s college graduation. What a great experience! From the smoke infused old fashions to the table side bananas foster, and everything in between, we celebrated in style.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Lisa

    Chicago / Illinois19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was attentive. Presentation on the halibut was beautiful. Felt the fish was somewhat dry and needed an acidic component. Wine list was good but a little overpriced. Overall we enjoyed the meal

    Is this helpful?

  8. George

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Service was fantastic. Love the atmosphere.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Ellen

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The steak my husband ordered was phenomenal. I ordered the halibut which was not my favorite. Next time. I would order a steak.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Jean

    Wisconsin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, ambionse, noise a bit loud in bar area, but best of all our sweet outgoing waitress during happy hour. She even checked up on us during our meal in the back!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Rare Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 2003 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Wisconsin
  4. Madison
  5. Madison

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Rare Steakhouse

14 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Near State Street
  • Neighborhood
    Madison
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Join us in one of our two private dining rooms. Whether you would like to have an intimate dinner, business dinner, or host a fun cocktail and appetizer event, Rare will accommodate! Please contact Mary for any inquiry regarding your next event at mary@raremadison.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Created by Wisconsin natives for Wisconsin diners, Rare Steakhouse features USDA Prime steaks aged in-house, certified sommeliers to guide guests in choosing from a selection of more than 400 wines, and truly remarkable service.
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Reservation Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo