Rare Steakhouse - Milwaukee

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   Edward

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall the food was very good but the service was unsatisfactory. The Oysters Rockefeller and Gem Wedge salad were delicious starters, accompanied by flavorful bread. For entrees we both had Fillet Mignon, which was perfectly cooked and tasty, followed by the chocolate cake for dessert. We also had a nice bottle of Bordeaux that paired perfectly with the beef. Despite the great food, the service was unsatisfactory. After our entrees arrived at our table our server did not check on us and we did not have either of the two sauces (au poivre, horse radish) that we ordered for our beef. I had to ask another staff member for assistance and they left to check on our sauces, returning with the horse radish sauce but informing us that the kitchen was out of au poivre sauce and making more. I've never been to a steak restaurant that ran out of au poivre sauce, especially on a slow weekday evening, but it eventually arrived. Our server did not refill our water and there were no other staff nearby, so I eventually had to leave our booth to ask the hostess for assistance, which she did provide. Also, our wine glasses were only refilled once and I had to do it myself the other times. Not a huge complaint, but it's a nice touch when a server refills wine glasses. So, the staff needs training, particularly for servers to check on their tables after the food arrives to ensure the patrons have everything they need. This is a critical time of the meal and should be emphasized. Also, not refilling water glasses needs to be addressed. I hope that our experience with service at Rare Steakhouse was unusual.
   

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   Tracy

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a lovely experience and a delicious dinner.
   

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   Kevin

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff and food are amazing. Highly recommend going for date night.
   

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   Donald

   Milwaukee

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on October 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Rare is a unique, upscale steakhouse in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. We would dine there again for a special occasion.
   

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   CrystinR

   Milwaukee

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on September 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing evening at Rare!! The best Lobster Bisque ever!!
   

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   Sarah

   Milwaukee

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on September 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious steaks and bananas foster dessert! Friday is half off bottles of wine
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 10, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The atmosphere was very nice. Super cool and inviting place. Most of the food was good. The pork belly starter was amazing. I had the american wagyu ribeye. It was fine, but over priced compared to others I've had. My wife had the bottle neck steak, quality of that was similar for $100 dollars less. Overall was a good dining experience.
   

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   David

   Las Vegas

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on August 9, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We heard how great this place was so we put it on our list! We go to a new place every Friday night. It didn’t live up to the hype. Service lackluster. It was hard to get our waiter to come over as he was busy with the bigger tables. Food was good, but a bit pricey. Wagu definitely over priced from other top steakhouses in Milwaukee. Mashed potatoes was our favorite! Funny, you would think it would be the steak! MO’s is better in every catagory.
   

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   RobinS

   Milwaukee

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on July 28, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   First we'd like to say that there was only one waiter for the evening. It took about 15 minutes before we were acknowledged by wait staff/help. Crafted cocktails were good. Appetizers were also good and came to the table timely. We ordered a loaded bake potato, Brussel sprouts and we each had a bottleneck cut steak MR. Bake potato was not cooked through and short on the bacon and cheese. Sprouts were burnt. Waiter began to explain that it was the oil. I politely stopped him in his explanation because they were obviously burnt. He was only making it worse. Steaks were good. They did offer us a complementary dessert for our anniversary. We declined, but were appreciative. The atmosphere was as a classic steakhouse. Your Polite Notice was completely ignored by all but us and one other table. "Polite Notice – For the comfort of all guests and to better deliver on our promise of a refined atmosphere, proper dress is required. Thank you for not wearing gym attire, sweatpants, tank tops, hats, clothing with offensive language or images, exposed undergarments, or overly exposure." The sprouts were not taken off the bill. No need for us to go back.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We always love it here! Best steaks in Milwaukee. Try the smoked old fashioned!
    

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