Reviews for Rare Steakhouse and Tavern in 1595 I St NW, WA
On a trip to DC we wanted to have a nice dinner. We were greeted by a very nice man who led us to our table. Jessica our server... from El Salvador was the sweetest friendliest and best server! The steaks were good so was the fish. My daughter and I both hadthe fillet mignon it was done and cooked perfectly however the crust lacked spice and flavor. We had the cheesecake that was drybut flavorful. For the price it was not worth it however the atmosphere and service was exceptional. Read more
This is a good steakhouse. Good service, nice ambience, and quiet. Makes for good conversation. Their chopped salad is the best... I've ever had - amazing! The dry age ribeye is OK, not bad, I've definitely had better - but overall really recommended for DC. Read more
Upon booking my reservation on OpenTable, Rare Steakhouse contacted me a few hours before my booking to confirm my reservation.... Upon arrival, the place looked and felt expensive. I loved the ambiance. I ordered the filet mignon medium well with thechipotle aioli sauce and creamed spinach. I definitely enjoyed the steak and creamed spinach. Both came out hot and weredelicious and cooked to perfection. Prices are a little steep but I enjoyed the food. I also ordered the Tropical Fizz drink andRiesling to drink. Both were good. It's a nice restaurant for a date night or special occasion. Read more
Interesting place for sure. Starting out I didn't really care for the ambiance. It felt dated. On the way upstairs I was asked... to remove my hat which put a damper on my mood. But on to the food. We started out with the octopus appetizer. Which was reallygood. Maybe the best thing I had, it was really tender and flavorful. Next we shared 4 ounces of the A5 Wagyu at $30 an ounce.We ordered it medium rare and it was definitely tender and melted in your mouth but not the greatest thing I've ever had. Will Iget A5 again? Yes. Will I get it from here again? No. Moving on to the main course I got the bone in ribeye with truffle butterand grilled shrimp enchantments. I ordered my steak medium rare and I felt it was more on the rare side. My first few bites werecold but the steak was decent. The truffle butter was a good enhancement. The grilled shrimp on the other hand were not myfavorite. They had a char to them that tasted exactly like a dirty grill. For the sides we got lobster Mac, creamed spinach,mushrooms and brussel sprouts. The sides were all fairly good besides the mushrooms and I love mushrooms. They had some kind ofafter taste that I did but care for. Then for dessert I got the vanilla cheesecake, it was good, didn't feel super heavy but Iwould have liked a thicker crust. Overall the experience was kinda average. Nothing blew me away. I have my favorite steakhousein DC already and I was just exploring other options. This one doesn't come close. Read more
It was our first time visiting. Our server Nick was amazing. The waygu steak was phenomenal, as well as the charred octopus. The... black manhattan and traditional Manhattan were mixed to perfection. Everything was great, no complaints. We will definitely beback. Read more
Fabulous place for a pre- Valentine's Day dinner. Short walk from Farragut North, and you get a nice view of the White House and... BLM Plaza on the way. We got a great table upstairs with a view of I St. The $100 30oz ribeye for two was amazing, fabulouslymarbled with a thick incredibly flavorful bark, one of the best steaks I have had in my life. Bonus is we got a huge bone tobring home for soup tomorrow. Jessica and the entire staff, especially Angel at the bar, were wonderfully attentive andpersonable, capping an all-around perfect experience. The only two comments I have are that they could use some more options forreasonably priced wine and that once it got full, the dining room got quite loud. Read more
Got the dry aged prime 22 oz bone in ribeye cooked medium rare. It was $70 so pretty expensive for me, but it was honestly... incredible tasting. I cook my own steaks from the grocery store and I could never get it to taste this good. It was cookedperfectly and it tasted so good that I ate all 22 oz there, then asked for a to-go box for the bone so I could make sure I gotto eat every last morsel. If you have the money, the place is 100% worth it Read more
Service with Jessica M was great. She had great recommendations and was mindful of my son's nut allergies. Dry aged ribeye and... salmon were fantastic. The mushroom risotto was underwhelming, but I imagine I would find it delicious if I was a vegetarian. Creme Brulee was a great dessert to finish with Read more