Rare Steakhouse

4.7

1954 Reviews

$31 to $50

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 14 times today

Fancy
Good for special occasions
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(608) 204-9000
Website
https://www.raresteaks.com/location/madison/
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.

Location
14 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703
Area
Madison
Cross Street
Near State Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Maryland Style Crab Cake*US$24.00
Old Bay remoulade, fennel salad, lemon
Oysters RockefellerUS$27.00
Pernod, creamed spinach, panko breadcrumbs, bacon
Oysters on the Half Shell*
mignonette, cocktail sauce
- Half DozenUS$26.00
- DozenUS$39.00
Shrimp Cocktail*US$24.00
gulf shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon
Cheese & CharcuterieUS$37.00
three chef selected cheeses & meats, honey, compote, toast points, nuts, cornichon
Whipped BurrataUS$17.00
candied butternut squash, toast points
Ahi Tuna Poke*US$19.00
ponzu reduction, sriracha, avocado, sweet chili-sesame aioli, cucumbers, cilantro, jalapeño, lettuce cups, crispy rice cups
Classic Beef Tartare*US$18.00
capers, cornichons, fines herbs, crostini

Soup & Salad

Lobster Bisque*US$16.00
cold water lobster
Three Lettuce CaesarUS$16.00
lettuce, anchovy, SarVecchio parmesan, garlic brioche crouton
Roasted Radish SaladUS$14.00
feta cheese, pickled red onion, lemon lemon vinaigrette
Classic WedgeUS$15.00
french and blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, marinated tomatoes, onion straws
House SaladUS$13.00
cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

Mains

Steaks

Rare Steakhouse features USDA Prime steaks aged in-house

Dry-Aged*

22 Oz. Bone-In RibeyeUS$96.00
32 Oz. PorterhouseUS$102.00
14 Oz. New York StripUS$68.00

Japanese A5 Wagyu

Kusunoki
2 Oz Minimum Purchase Required
- per ozUS$40.00

Wet-Aged*

8 Oz. RibcapUS$76.00
10 Oz. Capitol CutUS$69.00
6 Oz. Filet MignonUS$45.00

Snake River Farms Wagyu

32 Oz. Bone-In RibeyeUS$151.00
32 Oz. KC StripUS$129.00

Additions

Enhancements

Bacon (2)US$8.00
Maître d'Hôtel ButterUS$4.00
Bleu Cheese CrumblesUS$3.00
Foie ButterUS$10.00
Black Truffle Butter
- MP

Surf & Turf

Crab Legs
- 1/2 lbUS$70.00
- 1lbUS$140.00
Seared Scallops (2)US$17.00
Chimichurri Shrimp (3)US$15.00
Crab CakeUS$15.00
Jumbo Lump Crab OscarUS$20.00

Sauces

Entrecote*US$7.00
Béarnaise*US$4.00
Horseradish Creme FraicheUS$3.00
Bleu Cheese MornayUS$5.00
ChimichurriUS$4.00

Entrées

Seared ScallopsUS$43.00
asparagus puree, candied bacon, pickled ramps, beauty heart radish, ramp chimichurri
Duck ConfitUS$40.00
parsnip puree, baby kale salad, red currant jus
Shrimp Scampi PastaUS$36.00
house made pasta, dry vermouth, garlic, butter, lemon
Grilled Chicken and ShrimpUS$39.00
marinated chicken and shrimp, greek rice, greek yogurt, lemon
Blackened Salmon*US$42.00
green beans, fingerling potatoes, pickled red onion, lemon beurre blanc

Accompaniments

Make Any of Our Potatoes Loaded: with Hook's cheddar, bacon, sour cream $6

Glazed CarrotsUS$10.00
pistachios and tarragon
AsparagusUS$12.00
béarnaise
Spring Green BeansUS$12.00
shallots, garlic, lemon, butter
Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUS$12.00
tri color fingerlings, green onion aioli, pickled ramps
Whipped PotatoesUS$9.00
Baked PotatoUS$8.00
HashbrownsUS$10.00
FriesUS$7.00
sweet chili aioli
MushroomsUS$13.00
shallots, garlic
Creamed SpinachUS$9.00
SarVecchio parmesan
Caramelized OnionsUS$9.00
sherry, white wine
Lobster Mac & CheeseUS$18.00
herb panko

Wines by the Glass

Red

Grgich Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2017US$25.00
Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2020US$19.00
Daou Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California 2019US$14.00
Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley, California 2019US$18.00
Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma, California 2019US$12.00
La Linda Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2020US$12.00
Paul Hobbs Crossbarn Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California 2018US$18.00
Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019US$20.00

Sparkling

Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne, FranceUS$25.00
Jaillance Cuvee Sparkling Rosé Brut, Cremant de Bordeaux, FranceUS$13.00
Lamarca Prosecco, Veneto, ItalyUS$12.00
Brandini Moscato d'Asti, La Mora, Italy 2020US$9.00

White / Rosé

Frank Family Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley, California 2019US$18.00
El Enemigo Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina 2019US$14.00
White Haven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2021US$11.00
Scarpetta Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy 2021US$10.00
Selbach Incline Riesling, Mosel, Germany 2019US$10.00
Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Rosé, Germany 2021US$9.00

Rare Cocktails

Rare ManhattanUS$15.00
Maker's Mark Bourbon, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
Smoke Infused Old FashionedUS$16.00
Elijah Craig bourbon, simple syrup, Angostura Bitters
The Boss FightUS$13.00
21 Seeds cucumber & jalapeno tequila, ginger beer, lime juice
Bee's KneesUS$12.00
Bombay Sapphire gin, lemon juice, honey syrup
The 400US$15.00
Tito's Vodka, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon Juice, simple syrup
Belle MimosaUS$15.00
Belle de Brillet pear cognac, prosecco
Fruity BusinessUS$13.00
Malibu, pineapple juice, orange juice, bordeaux cherry float
Eldens GimletUS$14.00
Bombay Sapphire, St Germaine, lime juice, simple syrup

Spirits

Bourbon

Angel's EnvyUS$16.00
Woodford ReserveUS$14.00
Basil Hayden'sUS$14.00
J HenryUS$13.00
Eagle RareUS$13.00
Elijah Craig Small BatchUS$12.00
Four Roses Small BatchUS$12.00
Knob CreekUS$11.00
Maker's MarkUS$11.00
Bulleit BourbonUS$10.00
Buffalo TraceUS$11.00

Rye Whiskey

Whistlepig 10 Year RyeUS$17.00
Woodford Reserve RyeUS$14.00
Templeton RyeUS$13.00
Bulleit RyeUS$10.00

American Whiskey

Jack Daniel'sUS$9.00
Southern ComfortUS$9.00

World Whiskey

Redbreast 12US$16.00
Bushmill's BlackUS$10.00
Tullamore Dew 12US$13.00
Tullamore DewUS$10.00
Crown RoyalUS$9.00
JamesonUS$8.00

Scotch

Macallan 25 YearUS$395.00
Macallan 18 Year Sherry CaskUS$75.00
Macallan 12 Year Double CaskUS$30.00
Macallan 12 Year Sherry CaskUS$17.00
Balvenie 21 Year PortwoodUS$62.00
Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean CaskUS$23.00
Balvenie 12 Year DoublewoodUS$16.00
Glenlivet 18 YearUS$28.00
Glenlivet 12 YearUS$14.00
Glenfiddich 12 YearUS$14.00
Glenkinchie 12 YearUS$15.00
Dalmore 18 YearUS$60.00
Dalmore 12 YearUS$16.00
Oban 14 YearUS$20.00
Lagavulin 16 YearUS$25.00
Laphroaig Quarter CaskUS$16.00
Johnnie Walker BlueUS$60.00
Johnnie Walker BlackUS$12.00
Chivas Regal 12 YearUS$15.00
Dewar's 15 YearUS$16.00

Tequila

Cincoro AnejoUS$23.00
Don Julio 1942US$22.00
Don Julio ReposadoUS$15.00
Clase AzulUS$20.00
Casamigos SilverUS$13.00
Patron SilverUS$13.00
Patron AnejoUS$15.00
Milagro SilverUS$10.00

Draft Beers

New Glarus Spotted Cow, New GlarusUS$6.00
Stella Artois, BelgiumUS$8.00
Ale Asylum Hopalicious, MadisonUS$6.00
Seasonal Tap
rotating selection

What 1,954 people are saying

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
4.7Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Madison
Best Overall
Madison
Best Food
Madison
Best Service
Madison
Best Ambience
Madison
Great for fine wines
Madison
Romantic
Madison
Good for special occasions
Madison
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rare Steakhouse offers a premier dining experience in Madison with "amazing" service and "delicious" food. Known for its standout steaks and exceptional dishes like lobster bisque and banana foster, diners appreciate the elegant atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, most guests leave impressed by the "perfectly cooked" steaks and attentive staff.

1,954 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food was very good. However, the service was weird. Seemed like it was very discombobulated. It was a bit loud, and we sorta felt rushed out. The ambiance was nice, but a lot of old white men decorated the walls. For the money we paid, I thought we would have better service. We probably won't go back.
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Paul
Caribbean
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, ambiance and service. Ricky was knowledgeable and attentive.
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Andre
Milwaukee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good Place for Special Dining in the Middle of Downtown
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Coleen
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great night! Fabulous service, amazing food and drinks!
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Jared
St. Louis
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and professional service. Food was amazing and staff knowledgeable about the menu. Excellent cocktails and wine. It is expensive however if your looking for an upscale restaurant with amazing food and drinks and impeccable service, highly recommend.
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Erik
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food. Awesome staff. Pricey, but the visit resulted in a very nice and memorable experience.
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Matt
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came to Rare for a birthday. It was exceptional from beginning to end! Our server was wonderful, and they really cater to the dining experience. The lobster bisque was phenomenal, I highly recommend it! The New York strip was seasoned to perfection and delicious on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, cooked perfectly. It’s absolutely worth the price. I look forward to dining at Rare again!
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Wilma
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elegant and exceptional, and truly enjoyable from beginning to end. It is so distinctly geared to accommodating guests for a truly pleasant dining experience. They are professional, and you can tell that they have a keen eye for delivering good service. What is not seen is the magic that must be going on in the kitchen, because the presentation of the food to our table was beautiful and every bite was unbelievable. The lobster bisque is to die for. The best ever. The steak cut like butter and was done to perfection and delivered a great taste. From cocktails to dessert, we were extremely pleased and cannot wait to come back. It is definitely obvious that there has been good training and management. Totally understand why they named it Rare.
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Antionett
Milwaukee
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing experience with an exceptional staff ! They made my finance’s 30 Birthday so special 🥰 S/O to Ryan, thank you all so much! !
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Rosenud
Yosemite
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It was a terrible experience. Do not sit at a table near the hallway to the kitchen. The wait staff speed walks constantly like passengers trying to make it to the gate of an airport. Wait staff knocked into my chair no simple excuse me. The steak was laden with fat and not cooked to specifications. So many tables in nicer sections but we are seated to make it easier for the restaurant. There are much better options in town. I will not return.
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Rare Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 1954 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703

Additional information

Cross Street
Near State Street
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.raresteaks.com/location/madison/
Phone number
(608) 204-9000
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.

Featured in

100 Milwaukee Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Rare Steakhouse

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Milwaukee Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lobster Bisque

14 Oz New York Strip

6 Oz Filet Mignon

Starters

Maryland Style Crab Cake*US$24.00

Oysters RockefellerUS$27.00

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Shrimp Cocktail*US$24.00

Cheese & CharcuterieUS$37.00

Whipped BurrataUS$17.00

Ahi Tuna Poke*US$19.00

Classic Beef Tartare*US$18.00

Soup & Salad

Lobster Bisque*US$16.00

Three Lettuce CaesarUS$16.00

Roasted Radish SaladUS$14.00

Classic WedgeUS$15.00

House SaladUS$13.00

Mains

Steaks

Dry-Aged*

22 Oz. Bone-In RibeyeUS$96.00

32 Oz. PorterhouseUS$102.00

14 Oz. New York StripUS$68.00

Japanese A5 Wagyu

Kusunoki

Wet-Aged*

8 Oz. RibcapUS$76.00

10 Oz. Capitol CutUS$69.00

6 Oz. Filet MignonUS$45.00

Snake River Farms Wagyu

32 Oz. Bone-In RibeyeUS$151.00

32 Oz. KC StripUS$129.00

Additions

Enhancements

Bacon (2)US$8.00

Maître d'Hôtel ButterUS$4.00

Bleu Cheese CrumblesUS$3.00

Foie ButterUS$10.00

Black Truffle Butter

Surf & Turf

Crab Legs

Seared Scallops (2)US$17.00

Chimichurri Shrimp (3)US$15.00

Crab CakeUS$15.00

Jumbo Lump Crab OscarUS$20.00

Sauces

Entrecote*US$7.00

Béarnaise*US$4.00

Horseradish Creme FraicheUS$3.00

Bleu Cheese MornayUS$5.00

ChimichurriUS$4.00

Entrées

Seared ScallopsUS$43.00

Duck ConfitUS$40.00

Shrimp Scampi PastaUS$36.00

Grilled Chicken and ShrimpUS$39.00

Blackened Salmon*US$42.00

Accompaniments

Glazed CarrotsUS$10.00

AsparagusUS$12.00

Spring Green BeansUS$12.00

Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUS$12.00

Whipped PotatoesUS$9.00

Baked PotatoUS$8.00

HashbrownsUS$10.00

FriesUS$7.00

MushroomsUS$13.00

Creamed SpinachUS$9.00

Caramelized OnionsUS$9.00

Lobster Mac & CheeseUS$18.00

Wines by the Glass

Red

Grgich Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2017US$25.00

Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2020US$19.00