Rare Steakhouse

We originally wanted to go to the Meat & Wine Co but luckily they were booked out. This is one of the best steaks I’ve ever had (and I’ve had my fair share). The staff were super friendly and the restaurant itself had a great quite vibe.

This was not our original intended destination but I am so glad we ended up here!
Dark yet trendy décor, comfy seating, open yet still intimate dining. Service was friendly from the hostess though to our great servers.
The menu has a diverse selection to please any picky eater including salads. They have a great fixed price menu for lunch and dinner but read the fine print as it’s only available at certain times.
We ordered rib steak which comes with your choice of potato and you can order extra sides for an additional cost if you like. Steak was perfectly cooked to order. The baked potato and crisps were both delicious. The crisps were The best I’ve ever had in a steakhouse, really.
They have a great selection of desserts and cheese plates if you have room afterwards. Definitely worth a repeat trip…

So this was on the must eat list during my short return to Melbourne. And once again, Rare you did not disappoint.
I had the t-​bone was cooked well, slightly over medium rare but I do understand that the difficulty of cooking with the bone in.
Fries were outstanding, really well cooked and crunchy and a decent heaping was provided.
My partner had the wagyu been which was the best steak we’ve have ever had in Melbourne. I would reccomend this to anyone. His mashed potatoes were super creamy and again, a good portion on the side.
For dessert we shared the flour less chocolate cake which was served with crumbled biscuit for texture and vanilla ice cream. The cake was rich, moist and so filling, and its a rarity that I’m unable to finish a cake but I could not finish another bite.
The wine list is extensive with some great options. Service was prompt, friendly, and I love that you can see into the kitchen from the dining room.
I’m keeping it on the list until my next trip back, if you haven’t gone yet, go! I left so satisfied with a happy belly full of great food.

Rare Steakhouse on King Street. I had such a pleasant dining experience here recently. The service was friendly and efficient, with a real focus on detail. The steak was the best I have eaten. Truly. It was flawless. And it represented good value, coming with potatoes how you like them (chips, mash or baked). The wine list was interesting.
I have to give this place 5 stars on the perfection of the steak alone. My mouth is drooling typing this.