Rare Society

100% will eat here again. The wife and I came here for an anniversary and we were not disappointed. Service was literally perfect and food was phenomenal. MUST TRY DESERT. The banana foster cheese cake. They will state it’s a best seller and they are not wrong. You much try it. Food over all is priced well and the portions are big. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice dinner out.

From the moment we stepped up to the stand, the hostess was unpretentiously pleasant and gathered menus to lead us to our table. She stopped at a “middle of the walkway spot” and while it was definitely fine (adequate space and accommodating seating) I did ask if there was any way we could move to a perimeter table just a couple steps away. It was a 4-top and I have quickly learned that SD spots like to send us to bar seating before giving up a precious 4-top. Not this time! “Of course! Where ever you’re comfortable is where I want you to be.” “Okay, thank you so much. The other table was perfectly fine, I know I’m being weird, but I don’t like feeling as if I’m in the way.” I don’t know why I overshared, but I did. She responded, “You’re never in our way here. Please enjoy your meal.” Okay, no need to give a play by play of all the rest… but our server, his assistant, and anyone else who touched our table were all by far the most exceptionally trained and attentive staff I have ever experienced at any restaurant anywhere in the country. The food was fantastic, as well. Cooked to perfection and wonderfully flavored. We ordered an app, meat board with sides, and a dessert—all exquisite. It healed a little part of me. Their kindness. Their calming presence. Their soul-filling food. 10/10 recommend. **On the way out, I felt compelled to stop at the hostess stand and thank her (she had also come by the table to assist with our initial waters while our server was explaining the menu to a large party). I told her how wonderful our experience was and how she was truly a main reason from the beginning. It turns out she was the manager, so I hope she gave herself all the accolades she deserves.

The food was delicious and the service was even better. Our server was super knowledgeable and friendly, and made great recommendations. When a minor hiccup happened with my steak order, everyone from the busser to the server to the manager came by to personally check in and apologize, and later made things right with a sweet treat. Their care and kind attention made for a special experience and was very much appreciated.

This place has a really great ambiance. Service was superb and the food was very delicious. I came with my fiance to celebrate our anniversary and we had an amazing time. I went with the Prime Bullseye Ribeye and my fiance got the 40-day dry aged bone in NY Strip. We also got the iceberg wedge salad. The salad was one of the best I’ve ever had. The steaks came out perfect! Well seasoned and sliced up for you. I will definitely be coming back to try their boards! Highly recommended place to eat.

I had an Excellent experience at Rare Society. not a fan of the bone marrow,but the food was delicious. Great to share with friends. Definitely make a reservation

My wife and I decided to try a new steakhouse instead of our usual go-to, Cowboy Star. We wanted a change of scenery, so we ventured out of downtown and headed to Rare Society. We didn’t have reservations, but we were fine with sitting at the bar—honestly, that’s often where the best conversations happen anyway. We kicked things off with a couple of drinks: a whiskey sour and an extra dirty vodka martini. Both were spot on. No complaints here—the whiskey sour was made the right way, shaken with an egg white, which is how it should be. For food, we went with the Cedar River prime ribeye (non-aged). I’m not the biggest fan of dry-aged steaks—they tend to taste a bit gamey to me, which I think is more of an acquired taste. We ordered it cooked medium. The flavor was solid; it could’ve used a touch more salt, but overall, it was good. We also ordered a Caesar salad. It was decent—not amazing, but not bad either. It had a lot of cheese—so much that they might as well rename it the “Cheesy Caesar.” Not a complaint, just an observation. We didn’t try any appetizers or dessert, so I can’t speak to those. Will we go back? Maybe. I wouldn’t mind trying a few more items from the menu. But to be honest, I’d probably rather check out another steakhouse or just stick with Cowboy Star. One heads-up: parking is rough. Most of the street spots were already taken, so consider taking an Uber or getting dropped off. Bon appétit.

We are from Lousiana and we travel often. This restaurant exceeded all my expectations, from TikTok and other reviews. The food was awesome and the whole garlic lobster was the best that I've ever had. The server was friendly and the manager checked on us often. He even remembered my name from when I called before my reservations. I normally don't do long reviews, but this restaurant was worth every penny! We had the parker house rolls, lamb chops, wood grilled lobster, fried chicken, and scalloped potatoes. For cocktails I had my signature French 75. The secret society did not disappoint. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

It was an experience with different kinds of steak. The food was good but was overpriced for what we got. The service and attention we received was amazing and kept us in what we needed. It was an experience that we tried but probably won't be back. We went all out for the night and cost us $350.00 for dinner plus tip

Food was delicious will recommend to other people. Little expensive but it's worth it

My husband and I went here for our 26th wedding anniversary. One word "AMAZING!" From the moment we sat down, we received excellent service! Our waiter, Rocky was friendly and gave was precise information on the menu with recommendations. We started off with an old fashioned. Their old fashioned is very unique & delicious. They garfish it with a small piece of pork belly & a blueberry on a rosemary. We had the crab & oyster Rockefeller as appetizers. My husband had the ribeye & I had the filet. The best we've had! Before ending our amazing dinner, Rocky came by our table with an anniversary card which every staff member signed. What a kind gesture! It's the little things that truly make a great experience. Thank you, Rocky & every staff member who stopped by our table! Oh, I can't forget Carlos. He made sure our glass of water never got half way empty.

If you are looking to eat salt with a side of food, this is the place for you. We ordered: - parker house rolls (best thing we had, but also they are bread rolls so...cmon) - filet mignon (solid) - ribeye (solid) - mushrooms (did they spill a cup of salt on this dish- it was disgusting) - miso carrots (burnt, very burnt, and i'm a girl who likes a good char) - potatoes au gratin (also doused in salt and not properly cooked) - gooey butter cake (good) I even mentioned the amount of salt being far too much on the sides to our waitress and her response was just that they leaned heavier on the salt. I was surprised that there wasn't an offer to remake the sides or just comp us. Given the expensive price and the amount of food we ordered between 2 folks, a little disappointing for them to not bother with making good on their food.

This place is pretty good! I tried the ahi tartar and blue crab dip for appetizers and that was pretty good the serving is a little small for the price but the quality is good. Ate creamed spinach and mac and cheese w/lobster for the sides and those were also good. The meat was delicious its was cooked perfectly. The service was great the server was really nice and kept coming back to check on us. The ambiance was nice it's a cute spot for a date night. The only thing that sucked was the parking! It took us about 30min to look for a parking spot. This would be something that would stop me from coming back.

My friend had recommended this steak house. I made a rsvp online. From the moment we stepped in, everyone was so friendly and helpful. Our server was great and explained things well since it was our first time visiting. We were celebrating our anniversary. We decided to get the associate steak board. It comes with the chef's 3 choices of meat. We got the Denver, filet mignon, and tri tip. Cooked medium. It was seasoned well. It did came with 3 different sauces on the side but I didn't use it very much. We also ordered a Ceasar salad. It was the best I've ever had!! So refreshing. For the side dish we got mashed potatoes. It was creamy and came out on a super hot plate. I would come back and try the ribeye steaks.

HUGE fan of Rare Society! We love to visit for every special occasion! My wife is a huge fan of steak and she raves it's the best in San Diego. I want to order every side they have to offer and just have a giant sampler party. They are the best of the best, don't skip out. The truffled cream spinach is the most decadent, amazing bite you can imagine.

Came here for a birthday dinner and enjoyed every dish we got! I love that they have boards where you can try a variety of cuts. We got the associate board and all the pieces were really good and liked how they give you sauces to dip your meat in. Their espresso martini was delicious as well. My only complaint was that the meat was a little too salted for my liking and it's definitely a heavy meal, but still enjoyed my time here. It's also on the pricey end, so would only come here for special occasions.

Came in for a 7pm reservation on Monday. Kevin made our drinks very well and took our orders, provided great service and made note to celebrate my partner's birthday. 4/5 mainly because the wait time in between items was a bit long. We ordered around 7:20 and did not receive our entrees and sides until 8:30, so if we didn't order drinks or a starter it would have been awhile. Our proteins were cooked well but cold by the end of our meal. Mondays are typically industry night, so they may have been short staffed. Food (5/5 for quality, sad our meat and rolls were cold by end of our meal) -Parker Rolls (recommend saving one to pair with the entrees) -Lamb Lollipop (delicious with the chimichurri) -Associate Board (3 different cuts with sauce pairings, small bone marrow and garlic to cleanse your palette) Drinks: Rare Old Fashioned is something new to try, and gives a new meaning to a "smoked" OF.

The pros: The hot rolls were beyond scrumptious. The broccolini. The butter cake (though California pizza kitchen still randomly has the top tier butter cake) The cons: The meatballs The mashed potatoes The onion rings Overall this was a forgettable meal for somewhere that is very pricey and difficult to get a seat at.

We made reservations for a party of six at 7pm. 2 of us arrived early and were seated. Another 2 of us arrived by 7:05pm. The last pair was about a half an hour late due to an emergency, but still made it. At around 7:20, I attempted to order some appetizers with our server, whose name shall not be mentioned. He asked if the rest of our party is coming. I replied, yes, they should be unless they got into an accident. He said he would have to move our table to a smaller table if they weren't coming. He walked away. So I called my friend, who said something had come up last minute, but was on her way and would be arrive within 5-10 mins. So, again, I attempted to place an order with the server. He hesitantly wrote down my order with an attitude and said, "I feel weird that your entire party hasn't arrived." His tone was unwelcoming and straight up rude. Regardless, if they were coming or not, we still plan on eating. Why is he acting like we're gunna dine and dish... Are you saying we aren't allowed to order til our party gets here? He even tried to dissuade me from ordering the Executive Board. After a few unpleasant remarks from him, I finally had enough. I raised my voice asking him what his deal was. He then apologized. The customer service here isn't what I'm used to. I expect good customer service when dining at steakhouses. Food: The following appetizers were pretty good: beef tartare, lamb lollipop, and ricotta ravioli. The executive board was alright; we ordered medium rare but it seemed closer to rare. None of the other items are worth mentioning. But everything was pretty salty. Go here if you want to eat food that is salty asf and experience not-so-great customer service. And also a cake dessert that will give you diabetes. They also don't give complimentary bread.

We ordered the ambassador board and it was delicious. One of the top restaurant steak experiences that I've had. Lamb lollipop and oysters were also very good. The service was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

We recently celebrated our anniversary at rare society, we tried making a reservation online but it said there were none for the date we wanted so my husband called and the person who answered said they had plenty of reservations left. The decor is moody and the ambiance is really nice, we had the associates board and the truffle Parker rolls both were okay I think my favorite part of the meal was the house made steak sauce that accompanied the steak board. My husband had an old fashion the drink was average nothing special. We were celebrating our anniversary so the card was a nice touch.

I cant stop thinking about our experience last night at Rare Society. Food was great, honestly so so so good. However I am left with a bad taste in my mouth. We sat at a small table for 2 next to a half wall. The restaurant was so insanely loud that sitting at the half wall table, it almost made a echo effect. There was a table very close to us with 5 very, I mean extremely drunk adults. 2 men and 3 women. 1 of the men was extremely loud, drunkenly yelling at most times. The women echoing the volume. It only then became quiet once their appetizer arrived but then I was met with a front row view of a very drunk man trying to eat while so intoxicated he kept dropping his utensils and missing his mouth. We finally asked to move our table. Our waiter Andrew and the maître d were very accommodating in moving us and commented on the loud table. They comp'd us a round of drinks as well. But this is where I am completely unsure of how I feel - the table of adults were visibly very drunk and bottles of wine were being delivered to their table. These people were being overserved and in doing so - creating an environment for other patrons that is completely unpleasant. I could only imagine how these people were going to get out of the restaurant. Andrew (our server) then let us know that there was an Alcohol conference in town and that these people came in half in the bag already and had been there since 5pm ! WTH, Rare Society - do better, maybe re-take the RBS training program, messy drunk people in your restaurant is not a good look.

We had a reservation and were seated immediately upon arrival. Initially, the service was a bit slow once we were seated, but it picked up once we started ordering. The rolls were absolutely amazing! If you're planning to order more, be sure to do so early because they might run out, which unfortunately happened to us. The Caesar salad was delicious. For sides, we opted for the macaroni and cheese, scalloped potatoes, and asparagus. All of them were fantastic! Every steak we ordered was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. We definitely left stuffed.

Bread rolls were very good but everything else (ribeye, vegetable sides) was just average. Pricey for a forgettable meal in a very loud restaurant. Service was good but with so many other restaurants in San Diego to try and the food being average, I'm not sure I would go back.

I mean i can't say enough good about this place. Let's start with the service. Extremely attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Abraham really showed up strong for us in our first time experiencing this gem of a place. It was good to know that the owner of Trust was also the owner here, so I "trust" his judgement when it comes to food and also drinks now. Let me tell you the old fashioned they make has MEAT in the garnish! "dry-aged beef washed bourbon, rosemary oleo, bitters, big cube" I know it's crazy right? But we just had to try it and listen, we both said we could come back to just drink those and maybe butter cake next time(which we didn't have but will definitely try!) It was that delicious . "The Executive" with its aged chef selected beef and sauces, the Hamachi Crudo with its citrus, pineapple and Serrano zesty flavors were just absolutely mouth watering. Every bite was perfection matched perfectly with a bottle of red blend wine which was an amazing French selection called, "DOMAINE DE TERREBRUNE mourvedre bandol." I mean Absolutely a 10/10 kinda place. It's beautifully adorned kinda gives you that 1950s feel and the bathrooms were spotless...you know I gotta mention the bathrooms. Clean bathrooms excellent food. Definitely will be going back! Thank you for yet another great restaurant experience, Chef Wise. We applaud your success and will continue to support it. Cheers

I cannot express enough that this may be the best steak I've ever eaten. It completely melted in my mouth, cooked perfectly with a slight char. All of the sides were delicious. The service was excellent, even with a server in training. My only complaint was that my fiancé's steak came out undercooked. The waitress immediately took care of it, but not eating at the same time always ruins the experience. Would recommend to anyone in the area.

We came here on our honeymoon and are SO GLAD we did! Let's start off with drinks. The Favorable Odds was tremendously refreshing with its watermelon flavor. For those that like sweet drinks highly recommend. Some Like it Hot was spicy but fresh at the same time. Think poolside cocktail. For spice lovers we recommend. The Old Fashioned was an aromatic spin on a classic. It was unique in that they torched a rosemary garnish on top. Now on to the food: The Parker House Rolls. These will ruin you for every garlic bread you will ever have moving forward. I realized this is what every garlic bread I've ever had wished they could be. Soft. Fluffy. Flavorful. A must get. As this was our first time here we got The Associate. It's three cuts of meat on a lazy Susan with various sauces including bone marrow and fat butter. We had an existential crisis figuring out what meat and what sauce pairing was our favorite. Highly recommend if you want a little bit of everything. For sides we got the Potato Au Gratin and the Ricotta Ravioli. Both were 10/10 and we could eat each one as an individual entree if given the choice. Each was flavorful and perfectly accompanied the meat. We rounded off the night with the Butter Cake. It was so simple but so delicious. The cake was more like cornbread which we weren't against! Made it feel like a true upscale bbq in a way. It had ice cream and a whipped buttered icing. We could eat ten of these. I have never experienced such wonderful service. FIVE people throughout the night all came to check in on us to ensure we were having a great time and to make sure we were enjoying the food. That included the lowest level (busser) to two separate managers. And each was so lovely and invested. Special shout out to our server Kevin! I could not say more great things about this place! 15/10 experience. We recently went to a one star Michelin location and this place blew that one out of the water. Be prepared to spend a chunk of money here but also be prepared for it to be absolutely worth it. Parking can be tricky as there is no lot so add in some time to find street parking.

There wasn't a bad thing on the menu. We went appetizer heavy and shared an associates platter amongst four pretty healthy eaters. We got the rolls, the ceaser salad, the pickle fried onion rings, the hamachi crudo, meatballs, beef tartare, and ended with the butter cake. All of it was a 10/10.

A great spot for a celebratory meal with a big party. While parking is scarce, you may get lucky with a spot. The staff were very attentive and helpful! Here's what we ordered: Parker Rolls - Decent rolls, which were used to mop up the sauce of the following starters. Barbecue Dry-Aged Meatballs - I was pleasantly surprised in the depth of flavor of the sauce and meatball. I wasn't ready for this level of deliciousness. Bacon - The tender pork belly with the sweet gochujang was worthy of a chef's kiss. You should order this. For steak, we ended up getting The Executive, which on the day consisted of a selection of all of their dry-aged meat (except for the ribeye, which we added). The steak was great (tender, very smokey), which was expected at this level/grade of dry-aged beef, but it wasn't mind-blowing. What was fantastic was the wealth of accompanying sauces that really packed the flavor punch and elevated each bite.

First off I have to say they definitely know how to run a restaurant. We were there on time, but the table is not ready due to a couple still enjoying their drinks after their meal. We had to wait about 20 minutes past our reservation but in the meantime, the manager, I'm assuming he was bought us a round of great wine at the bar until the table was cleared . Now onto the food . I must say I'm kind of a Caesar salad aficionado snob, but I must say this one ranked number one for the best Caesar salad created on the planet!!! Next came the shrimp cocktail appetizer, which was incredible and on point! I ordered the associate platter, which was incredible and very well laid out and cooked perfectly to our needs, but there are one cut of meat. I felt was very tough and not good at all, which was very disappointing because the other two cuts were incredible. . I think the tough cut of meat was tri-tip as it was a square cut of meat. Overall, it was a nice experience atmosphere wise and waiter wise . A little disappointed in the cost of the associate platter with one kind of meat almost not edible. I was very disappointed. Not sure if I'll come back as there are other steakhouses around town for the price that I paid I think would be a better value elsewhere. I'm still thinking about that Caesar salad so it sounds like I may be back for that with a glass of wine lol

Pros: Excellent service. Great steakhouse ambiance. A very good variety of wines. Their steaks are cooked to perfection. Our server explained all the steaks and the difference of each. Great sides for everyone! Cons: heavy on the salt and spices, I recommend you drink plenty of water during and after. It's very expensive: with wine, count about $100 per person or more if you do want dessert and appetizers.

Absolutely incredible. Can't wait to go back. I shared the Associate Platter with my roomie and we loved it. Filet Mignon was a bit too dry but that's okay. I could not stop salivating over the whipped mashed potatoes. The onion rings were a great starter.Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. The ambiance was comforting as we arrived right when it opened. It seemed like they did try to rush us at the end but we weren't done with the wine yet. All good, we brought that bad boy home. Had a great dinning experience overall. Buenísima.

Very cute spot. Staff was really attentive and I think about this banana foster cheesecake it's $17 but I would go there for this cheesecake.

This place was very welcoming and the ambiance wasn't too bright or too dark. It was easily the BEST STEAK IVE EVER HAD and the best dinner I think I've had in a long time. The oysters were amazing, the Mac and cheese was so creamy and melted in your mouth. Broccolini had the perfect amount of crisp. The steak platter was the best birthday dinner. The steak was amazing and so packed with flavor. I tried waygu for the first time and was it expensive? Absolutely but well worth it and I will always recommend this place and I will be back! Thank you so much for making my dads birthday so delicious. He's really picky when it comes to steak and he enjoyed himself.

I came here with my wife and coworker to celebrate a work milestone. This was our first time coming to Rare Society and I am so happy we did. There are so many good options that we had to try a few different ones. The service was outstanding. The waiter did amazing in his suggestions for what to get and was extremely attentive to making sure we were taken care of. I would definitely come back again. We stared off with the house rolls, caesar salad, and fettuccini alfredo. The rolls melted in your mouth and the sauce was so rich and flavorful. The caesar salad was one of the best ones I have ever had. The alfredo was rich and creaming. Dip your rolls in that sauce as well! For the main course we got the steak board. Every steak was booked to perfection and was amazing. I think my favorite cut was the santa maria tri tip. Their house butter was soooooooooo amazing. I could have just eaten that by itself. We also got the creamy mash potatoes, onion rings, miso carrots, and the lobster tail. All of those choices were awesome. I am not a big fan of lobster, but have never had a better tasting lobster in my life. For dessert we got the butter cake, creme brûlée, banana foster and chocolate cake. Each dessert was sooooo good. I think our favorite was the butter cake. It was so rich in flavor.

Rare Society is amazing! It's so cute and nice looking inside. Perfect spot for a date night. I came here with my bf a few weeks ago and the food was so delicious. We got oysters, tuna tartare, Caesar salad, ribeye, and tomahawk pork. Everything was so good. The oysters tasted fresh and the meat was perfect. The service was also incredible! I'll definitely be back again soon

Just visit Rare Society for the third time and I don't know how it's possible it just keeps getting better. We had such an amazing meal--starting with the Rare Old Fashioned; the garnish makes it unlike any OF I've ever had. Their Caesar salad is my favorite in town as well as their Parker house rolls. We get the associate board every time that features three different cuts. Loved the ambiance, the staff was great and the food was so delicious! Their bananas foster cheesecake is perfect to indulge in for dessert.

A short drive off the 163 at Washington East exit. Street parking is a bit rough. The restaurant is cozy and romantic. The service was perfect and water refills frequent. Every minor detail was done in such a way that they even laid the serving tools in a convenient manner. The drinks were great. Espresso martinis are sometimes overwhelming for me but theirs was perfect for me. Bacon is a log of pork belly that's glazed in sweet goodness with a tiny kick. Onion rings and the Parker House Rolls were delicious. The Associate is a tasty platter of meats. Filet mignon, wagyu tri tip, and wagyu denver had a smokey char exterior and cooked to a medium rare. The bone marrow was a short lived heavenly topping. I wasn't a fan of the salsa, but the bearnaise, steak sauce, and the butter were fantastic. Overall, a wonderful dinner!

Had my 20th wedding anniversary here and let me tell you that we could not have picked a better restaurant. It was our first time here and needless to say it w a amazing. The service is first class. Never went without. The bacon app is the best piece of bacon I have ever had. We ordered the Associate platter which has 3 different meats and sauces and it was cooked perfectly. The decor is very nice and the ambiance is great. Definitely going back.

I've been here multiple times I have now tried every app everything is great you won't lose. The boards are worth it and fun. Old fashioneds are on point pair well with steaks. Wife had a holiday drink berry merry which was done well with prosecco. A good to restraunt

We had an amazing experience at Rare Society! Our waiter, Kevin, was super knowledgeable and was happy to provide suggestions, but wasn't annoyed when we didn't take some of them--which I feel like sometimes happens at other places. We went here for a belated birthday celebration for my husband since his birthday is a few days before Christmas. He loves steak, and we have loved the other restaurants that we've tried in this same family. Rare Society lived up to the Trust Restaurant Group's reputation. We split the rolls, broccolini, potatoes au gratin, the filet, and the Denver cut. Every item was amazing!! We also split the butter cake for dessert. It was such a fun an unique dessert! This restaurant is beautiful! If you are looking for a true dining experience for a fun celebration or just because, definitely try Rare Society!

Unbelievable food and great service!! Took my leadership team from work to celebrate our 2024. We typically go to Lou and Mickeys downtown (my favorite) however I thought let's try something different and so glad we did. We were a party of 11 so we ended up pretty much ordering a little bit of everything. Matt was our server and we let him guide us with our appetizers and sides and he killed it! Amazing decisions and great service!!! I personally had the bullseye ribeye (I think that is what it was called) and it was the best steak I have had in a very long time. Unforgettable experience!! The ambiance is nice and relaxing. A business casual attire.

with so many steakhouse options in and around the immediate area .. do not overlook this place .. came here for an exceptional 40th birthday that i'll never forget. we ordered the parker house rolls and that bread will come in clutch to soak up the broth with the delicious steamed clams .. we ordered the steak platter (associate) with a side order of asparagus and creamy potatoes .. such a traditional setup but all was loaded with unique flavor that makes this place stand out from the rest. do be sure to order a bottle of red .. the butter cake with the sour ice cream was the best way to end the night, along with some irish coffees! the location itself is accessible , parking wise, and not too much of a crowd on a sunday night. .. if you look at my reviews, you know i love steakhouses ... and i can for sure vouch that this place will not disappoint .. cheers!

We had a reservation but they put us at a table in the center with the bartender as our server. She was okay but very busy and not as attentive. My wife ordered an espresso martini which was good and I had a Blanton's which ended up being a $65 drink (fine, I didn't ask the price) but I asked for it neat with a large cube on the side. My drink came with a large cube in my expensive bourbon, which I wasn't happy about. I expected more attention to drink detail from the bartender. The large cube is an extra $2, and wasn't special - not worth it. We had to ask for water refills. We ordered the Salmon Crudo, which was delicious but needed more of those chips. And the Parker House Rolls, which were good but complimentary at other expensive steak places; you don't pay extra $14 for the bread rolls. For the entree, we ordered the Associate Board, which came with Tri-Tip, Denver and Filet slices, ordered Medium Rare. Of these, the Denver was okay, Filet was really good, but that TRI-TIP was SPECTACULAR! For sides we got Broccolini which was good and Mushrooms which were delicious but salty. The ambiance and dress are very casual, and the location is very difficult for parking. No valet. Overall, I feel like this place charges high end dinner prices without the value and quality of service. Not sure I will be back here, but maybe to get that Tri-Tip again.

The food here is absolutely delicious! Service was outstanding, our food was ready quickly and presented beautifully. Ideal for a date night or special occasion, the restaurant is stunning, and everything runs seamlessly. We tried several items on their menu and enjoyed all of them, you really can't go wrong with anything here.

Ambience:10/10 Food:9/10 Price & Value:7/10 Noise level: 10/10 Caesar Salad, Parker house rolls & mashed potatoes: 10/10 The Associate: 7/10 Customer service: 10/10 (they were great and on top of it) Overall experience: 9/10 Bill for a nice night out for 2 = 340$ Would we go back? Definitely! Need to try the bacon and fettuccine. Love that they do not hold back on flavor and seasonings, that is the best part. Best Caesar salad I've ever had! It was so delectable, I forgot to take photos.

We went here for a date night and it was a great place. The food was delicious, and the wait staff was on point. The beef tartar was delicious,and the carrots were beautifully seasoned. The presentation of the old fashion is certainly something to experience, but of course, the steak is the star here. Wonderful large patter with the various choices all laid out with your choice of sauces. I do recommend dining here, though it is a bit pricy, so keep that in mind.

Try the Beeef Wellington! It's delish! Table service and wine selection was the bee's knees.

The good: The service, came here for happy hour one evening, the bar was full so they gave us happy hour at a table. The bad: The food, everything was super salty and the tuna tartar tasted super fishy, worst than a can of tuna.

I really enjoyed Rare Society! My family and I have a tradition of going to have a nice dinner every holiday season and we decided that this would be the spot for this year. Located not too far from Balboa Park, the area was relatively clean! Parking may or may not be a challenge depending on what time you go. We had my grandma with us who is handicapped so my only downfall is that its not too handicap accessible at least parking wise. The place itself was nice and clean. It was very well kept and and the ambiance was really nice. It had a clean and modern feel to it while hints of an older steakhouse vibe. Service was really good! I felt that our waitress was constantly checking up on us and she was super friendly. She was patient with us in helping us understand the menu. I enjoyed being greeted the second we walked up. One thing I did like was the handicap elevator they had to help individuals get to the bathroom. That's the part that was very accessible for handicap individuals. The food was amazing. The parker house rolls were some of the best rolls I've had. They were just the right amount of salty and they melted in my mouth too. It left me wanting more. The bacon was good! It was more like pork belly but the gochujang glaze was so good! It had a smokey taste to it. Now the steamed clams were really yummy! I liked the broth it was in and I really enjoyed dipping the bread in it and soaking it all up. The waitress told us people would even ask for the broth alone. Now the meat. That was so good. It was the type of meat that melts in your mouth. I really enjoyed putting the bone marrow on the meat too. The banana foster cheesecake was so good! It wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. And the butter cake, super fresh and the ice cream was kind of like a sour cream ice cream but I liked it a lot. I had the tiki driver mocktail, super refreshing! It may be on the pricier end but that's because its a steakhouse. Everything we got I say genuinely matches the price. If my wallet can afford it again, I would love to come back. I really enjoyed my time here.

This is a meat place with a great selection of meats. The charcuterie board is a great start. The meat is generally great. Last time we had a miscook (rare came out medium well) but like an outlier. Good wine list. Great / personal service and in a nice setting. Love this place

Just perfection, every single bit of it. I'm nearly speechless. The food is absolutely insanely delicious and the service is welcoming, warm, sophisticated, yet unpretentious. Our server, Matt was especially excellent, his passion about the food enriched the whole experience. Clever cocktails and easily the best dessert I've ever had (the cheesecake and the butter cake.

great place to celebrate an occasion! We decided to try the Associate, a little heavy on the salt but we were prepared for that. The selection was delicious! We also decided to try the parker rolls, truffle cream spinach and asparagus. The rolls were yummy drenched in the truffle butter and I probably should not have eaten the creamed spinach the way i did (lactose LOL) but it was so flavorful! Capped off with the snickers tart... Everything we tried was a great way to celebrate, it is pricey but quality was good! Staff was very nice. street parking only and reservations are suggested. They can accommodate for the tiny eaters, they have high chairs available :)

I work in the industry and today's Industry night I came alone solo dolo, recommended by Sou Chef Charlotte! I came in and sat at the bar. Very nice menu. The place is nice and elegant with a casual vibe. I came to eat and everything I had was amazing. Shrimp Cocktail, Meatballs, Ravioli, Lamb chop Lollipop, and A couple of good Old Fashion's on the side. The busser/ guy who was filling up waters was very pleasant. Great sense of communication and customer service, making sure my plates were cleared after eating the servings I had. I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!!!!! That's on a Monday of course, cause I ain't got no days offffff l! LOL

Great service from T! They have a special drink on the menu called the Rare Old Fashioned which they make in house. We also ordered martinis with blue cheese olives that were chilled to perfection. Service was quick and it was a busy Friday night here with lots of dates happening around so would be a great date night place.

My wife and I came here based on recommendation from a trusted friend who is in the industry. I'd say this steakhouse is on par with any steakhouse downtown. In fact I thought this was better than Ruth Chris and other chain steakhouses like Morton's. For our main course My wife and I shared a dry aged porterhouse with a local spiny lobster. The steak was cooked perfectly and was packed with flavor. The lobster was some of the best I've eaten. It was super fresh and really flavorful. It paired great the bottle of Ridge that I selected. The apps, and salad was also very good too. Our server helped with some great recommendations. The service was great. I never needed to ask for anything, my water glasses were always full, I didn't pour my own wine either. Our server paced our meal perfectly letting us enjoy each course including our cocktails without rushing us or lagging. I love it when servers know how to properly do this. Nothing I hate more than paying over $100 p/p and being rushed through the whole meal. I will be back here in the future.

Small quaint venue perfect for a date night! Good food and very unique menu. The bathroom is behind a hidden wall so ask for help finding it.

We went to the one in University Heights. This place is expensive. Like, Ruth's Chris expensive. I got the Cedar River Prime Bullseye Ribeye. $68. My steak was tough and full of gristle. Not particularly flavorful. Ate less than half of it because I just got tired of chewing. No way is this Prime grade beef. Texas Roadhouse has a better steak for a third the price - and they include the sides at TRH. The sides are also super expensive. Not bad in terms of flavor, but $15 for a little pan of Potatoes Au Gratin is excessive. Ambiance? There was a screaming kid at the next table. I know this is not Rare Society's fault, but it affected my experience [If that was the only negative thing, I wouldn't even mention it]. Parking? You're on your own - good luck. The service wasn't bad - no complaints there and I tipped accordingly. I can't say the food was horrible, and I don't mind paying $68 for a steak (total bill for 4 of us was over $500), but it had better be spectacular. Not even remotely the case. The value-for-the-money equation is way out of whack.