Rare Steakhouse

4.7

1963 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

11 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 41 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

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 1,963 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

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Wisconsin
Romantic
Madison
Best Overall
Madison
Best Service
Madison
Best Ambience
Madison
Hot spot
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 an exceptional dining experience with "perfectly cooked steaks" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal food" and "attentive staff," making it a top choice for special occasions. While it can be pricey, many agree it's worth the splurge for the quality and ambiance.

1,963 Reviews

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Courtney
Milwaukee
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was very overpriced for the amount you got and the taste. Could have made a steak at home that was better and not charred. Waiter wore a mask and was hard to hear and understand. Nice atmosphere and wine was delicious.
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Sharon
Naples
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for partnering with Overture. The banana foster was wonderful.
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william
Las Vegas
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I brought my nephew and his girlfriend to Rare. I was in Madison for a meeting the next day. The prices are eye popping. $190 for the most expensive Kobe steak. A wet aged beef tenderloin goes for $63, then they charged $4 for a 2 oz portion if Bernaise sauce. A side of mashed potatoes goes for $8. I ordered the Foix Gras as an appetizer for $31. It was terrible. Still cold and from a sausage. Not an actual slice of goose liver. This dish is usually paired with fruit or a fruit sauce. There was none. It was the worst I have ever had. For my entree I chose the 14 oz dry aged New York Strip Steak at $41. It was tough, not easy cut through and slightly over cooked. Not butter knife tender, not even close. We chose Bananas Foster for desert. The server gave us the history of this dessert as she prepared it. It was bery good, served with vanilla ice cream. I got feeling that I was being constantly upsold. The final bill came in at over $500. I won’t be back. The quality if food was not prepared for that level of pricing. Next time I will book at Tornados which is another steak house nearby.
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Deborah
Minneapolis
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanksgiving meal did not meet food expectations overall. However best turkey we’ve ever had, service excellent and value medium.
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Lisa
Detroit
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good service. Food was a good effort, large servings but was lukewarm, not warm. This was a special menus for the evening, so their usual food prep processes were probably not as focused. We would try again, but probably on a night with their standard menu.
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lynn
Naples
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Rare is a very good restaurant in general. Lovely atmosphere , terrific service and overall a well balanced menu selection. Having said this, I was disappointed in the Thanksgiving entree that I ordered . This is the second year I are at Rare for Thanksgiving and unfortunately had the same experience. I can't say any of the items served were that tasty. I think next year I'll order steak. Our server was outstanding and made our dining experience very special. She remembered serving us our last visit.
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Noemi
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the place and the service, very nice experience
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Karen
Milwaukee
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for Thanksgiving dinner again this year, after having a positive experience last year. Service from Shelby was excellent! Food was quite good and the option to swap out the turkey for a filet was appreciated. However, we were disappointed to learn the the menu was changed slightly from what was provided to me when I made the reservation. Normally, not a big deal, but the stuffing was replaced with corn bread. What's Thanksgiving without stuffing! Dinner was good, but at over $90 a plate, not the best value. A "complimentary" glass of sparkling or rose upon arrival would have been a nice touch.
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Nancy
Phoenix
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rickie our waiter was great. Excellent food and drinks. Good vibe
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Amy
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food! All the classics executed well.
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2 people

11 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 41 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