It's a solid place to go but wasn't up my alley, steak flights are cool, bread was great but I personally wasn't impressed myself. It's a cool date night spot and the bar looked cool. We went for a birthday and it was a great time. It was just a different, would try again but wasn't for me initially. Server was great and everyone was a great who supported our server. read more

I came to Rare Society for dinner with a party of 7, and I definitely recommend making a reservation because the place was packed. It's located in a pretty busy strip mall, so parking is shared with the other businesses. The restaurant itself is beautiful. It has a classy, slightly rustic feel and definitely gives off more of a high-end vibe. The hostesses was nice and welcoming. One thing to know going in is that this is definitely a sit-down-and-chat kind of restaurant. Don't come here expecting a quick dinner. It took a long time for our food to come out, and we actually had to ask our server a few times if they could bring out some of the easier items first because we were getting hungry. I would recommend ordering appetizers and planning for a long dinner. The rolls are one of their signature items and are baked in a cast iron skillet with lots of butter and fresh herbs. They were really good. The pickled onion rings were just okay and didn't really stand out. I didn't try the oysters, but several people in our group said they were delicious. They're known for their steaks, especially the steak boards where the steaks come pre-sliced. We ordered two Executive Steak Boards, which were around $200 each. These are high-end steaks, but when they arrived, they felt like they had been sitting out at room temperature for a while. They do give you hot plates to put the steaks on, which helped. The sides were actually some of my favorites. The asparagus and broccoli were excellent, and you could taste the char from the grill. I'd probably skip the mac and cheese. It was good at first, but once it cooled down, the texture got pretty unpleasant. The crème brûlée was delicious and had that perfect crisp, melted sugar topping. Overall, its a beautiful restaurant with great ambiance and some good food. The service was friendly, but the wait for the food was definitely longer than expected, especially for the price. It's on the pricey side, and while I enjoyed the experience, I'm not sure the steaks were worth the $200 price tag or the long wait. read more

We had a $50 coupon and my parents gave me some birthday money so we finally decided to try Rare Society. In all honesty, we had heard mixed reviews from friends so that had kept us at bay for the last couple of years. However, a neighbor who raved about it along with the $50 mailer I received made me feel like this was the time. We arrived about five minutes from our reservation and were seated at our reservation time. The place was definitely hoppin' on a Saturday night at 7 PM. Our service staff was Makayla (sp?) and Kyle. When we got to our table, it was sweet to find a birthday card waiting for me signed by all of the staff. Makayla introduced herself first and offered us various types of water. She was also able to explain some things about the menu before Kyle (our main server) arrived. She was very sweet and knowledgeable, attentive, and we just really loved her. Kyle was an absolute STAR. She definitely knew the menu, had great recommendations, and checked on us the perfect amount of times. We wanted to try a bit of everything so we ordered quite a bit for two people with the expectation that we would take some home. For appetizers, we ordered the beef tartare, the Caesar salad, and the Parker house rolls. Drinks: Lady Luck (very refreshing, reminded me of a mimosa in some ways) and an Old Fashioned which my husband thought was excellent. For our entrée, we ordered the Associate board which came with filet mignon, tri-tip, and the Denver steak. It also came with bone marrow, beef tallow butter, pickled onions, Bearnaise sauce, steak sauce, and a Santa Maria salsa. It was explained to us that this board had Wagyu beef while the Executive had more ounces of meat and dry aged steaks. Both boards come with a fillet, bone marrow, and all of the sauce accompaniments. We also ordered the whipped potatoes and the broccolini as sides. For dessert, we ordered the Butter Cake and the Bananas Foster cheesecake. Everything was paced perfectly. We both loved the rules and the salad. Personally, I did not care for the tartare. The salt and vinegar chips were just too salty for my liking and the beef was a bit tough. My husband enjoyed it quite a bit, though. Our board arrived with hot dinner plates. We were warned ahead of time that things tend to be on the saltier side so we asked for them to go light on the salt. They brought us a side of Maldon salt to add if we needed to which we did. I appreciated that input because I am somewhat put off by too much salt. We ordered the steaks medium rare. We were also warned that the tri-tip can be chewy and it was, but it tasted nice. The Denver was definitely more on the rare side which my husband was ok with by I wasn't excited about. The very end piece was maybe a tad more done, but I tasted just the one piece and moved on. To me, the Filet was the best. Sauces: We both preferred the steak sauce but we also felt like when we were really missing was a sauce like a chimichurri. The bearnaise sauce was my second favorite but be warned that it's very rich. I'm sorry to say it but the Santa Maria salsa tasted exactly like Pace Picante Sauce. A chimichurri would have been a million times better. The marrow was like butter and meant to spread on the meat as such. We didn't care for the tallow butter. The broccolini was the real star in my book! I loved the char and the yogurt sauce was a nice pairing. The whipped potatoes were also delicious. Both desserts were excellent! I can't even pick which one was better!! I would go back for the desserts alone. They also sent me a free scoop of the ice cream of the day which was a peanut butter fudge flavor. They had a birthday candle in it which I thought was a really nice touch. I would give 5 stars for the service for sure! We will definitely be back, but we both agreed that we would likely order individual steaks instead of a board next time. We were happy to try what we did, though, and thought the meal was fantastic even if we liked some things better than others. Loved the atmosphere. It was lively and a mix of classic and modern. I'm very happy to have Rare Society in Mill Creek! read more

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Rare always delivers! We came in for a quick happy hour. Rare excels again! First off, the service is always great. The team takes such good care of us. We started with the dynamite shrimp and the beef skewers. The beef was so good, fresh and cooked to perfection. The RS Smash Burger is another one of my favorites. It triggers childhood memories of my favorite burgers, just done way better. The beef is so fresh! The drinks are always next level, make sure to try an old fashioned! Great food, great service, great venue!!! read more

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After living in Mill Creek for over a year, it was finally time to check out Rare Society. We'd been waiting for a special occasion to come here, as the prices are definitely on the high end. The interior is beautiful, with green and gold accents. We sat in the lounge as it was on the tail-end of happy hour. Their $10 cocktails were a great way to start our evening. We started with their homemade Parker House rolls, which were insane. These were probably the best rolls I've ever had. The truffle butter was the icing on this bready cake. I'd come back just for these. We also had the truffle fries which were good as well. After some recommendations from our server, we decided on the associates board and the glazed carrot (we definitely felt like we needed a veggie dish). The associates board came with three cuts of steak, which included the filet, a wagyu tri-tip and a wagyu denver. The filet was the standout here, as well as the beef tallow butter it was served with. The other cuts were good, but didn't wow us. We ordered the steak medium rare, but it was more on the rare side. The steak was so tender that it really didn't matter at the end of the day. Overall, we had a great experience here. I think for the price, I was maybe expecting a little more, but I would definitely recommend checking out Rare Society for your next celebratory dinner. read more

Rare Society - Parker House Rolls - Steakhouses Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

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I've been here a couple of times and have to say the platters are where it's at. If you want to try several cuts of steaks, get a platter. Have to get the truffle butter bread as an appetizer and then add another when the steak comes out. Add some veggies and potatoes, a glass of wine or a cocktail. Finish the meal off with dessert and a drink! There's parking without searching or paying for parking, which is awesome! Make reservations! read more

Rare Society - executive platter - Steakhouses Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

I really like the restaurant. The food is really good as well as the service but for what you're paying for I really do feel like you could be getting more. The presentation and ambience are really nice for special events. read more

So good! Finally got a chance to try this spot for happy hour and I'm so glad I did! The restaurant has such a nice cozy art deco vibe. Customer service from the time I walked in until we left was good and the team was great about keeping our water glasses full at all times. My friend and I shared the Brussels sprouts and grilled artichoke - both were delicious and prepared perfectly. I had the tuna tartar and loved that for my dinner. My friend had the smash burger and said it was the juiciest burger she's ever had and that it tasted like steak. My old fashioned was the best I've ever had as well. We finished the meal off with bananas foster and the Tempranillo. It was a lovely happy hour and next time I'll be back for the shrimp scampi and lobster tail. read more

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The place was a little packed on a Saturday night, so we sat at the bar! The service was totally amazing! We were constantly being refilled and checked on! Loved it!!! The food is sooo flavorful and nicely presented! The bacon fell apart completely!!! The meats in the executive platter were just beautifully cooked & carefully placed on the platter with blissfully flavorful! You won't go wrong if you order this as a meal...AND last but not least the mashed potatoes with lobster was sooo delicious!!! This was the first time I've ever had this pairing and I will request it forever!!! The seating varies from booths, four tops and bar seating. The lights were low and romantic! My date and I truly loved the space, food and magical foods! Clean restrooms. Parking lot! read more

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Wow! Just Wow! Never thought we would find a spot like this in Mill Creek! At the last minute we called to see if there was room for two on Father's Day and they were able to squeeze us in. Our table was near the kitchen where Chef James and his talented Team were preparing fun delicious food! Our server Sarah and her assistant Jason did an exceptional job making sure we wanted for nothing. The ambience was chic and contemporary with great beats in the background.. Almost like we were entering a popular club or lounge. We enjoyed their petite tower and world famous buns and it was a perfect amount of food for two of us. We are already looking forward to returning and seeing what Marks Team has in store for us next time! read more

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We went to Rare Society for my dad's birthday dinner and everyone at the table was very impressed with the food. Not one dish was disappointing, my personal favorites were the Caesar salad and the truffle butter rolls. Our party was quite large and we had two severs to accommodate us on a busy Saturday night. Both of them were so kind and friendly, they made sure to explain everything to both sides of the table and even though my mom's dinner was a teeny bit behind all of the other dishes the staff made sure we did not feel like she was forgotten. I loved the open concept of the restaurant and particularly the light fixtures-- they gave it a moody feel in the best kind of way. It was a bit too loud for all of us to have a conversation but in a bustling restaurant that is to be expected read more

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Was recommended by coworkers to try this steakhouse and it did not disappoint. It had a nice, modern atmosphere. Comfy couches. Our server, Nahoum, was super nice and very professional. We got the miso carrots, associate board (medium rare), rolls, and the whipped potatoes. The miso carrots were a bit spicier than I expected. I probably wouldn't get that again, I can't handle the spice very well. The associate board was delicious. My favorite cut was the Denver cut. I love that they include sauces for the board as well. This unique thing was what drew me to the restaurant. The crisp/edges of all the steak were perfectly cooked. Whipped potatoes and rolls were excellent. For dessert, we let our server choose between the banana foster cheesecake and the butter cake. We were very happy with his choice! Our bellies left full and happy. Just a note on parking - the lot was surprisingly full! Next time, I might try catching the happy hour (only in bar area). read more

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This is definitely a bucket list steak house. My husband and I ordered the Associate board, cooked to medium. Absolute perfection! And the sauces?! Oh my word-- I've never been a sauce with my steak kind of girl, but these sauces! Incredible. Every one of them paired SO well with the corresponding steak. You didn't need them, the steaks were bursting with flavor on their own. But the sauces actually enhanced them. The cocktails were on the more expensive side, but that seems to be status quo these days. The espresso martini was the best I've ever had. I wish I had asked what espresso they used-- it was so fragrant and flavorful. Our servers (Tito and Mark) were very attentive and helpful with recommendations. The ambiance was like a speakeasy vibe and I loved it! Maximalist design and gorgeous colors. This was the most incredible meal we've ever had and will definitely choose Rare Society over Daniel's Broiler. read more

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And I'm back again. Great place for date night. Nice location, with easy parking options. Make a reservation during dinner. The food has been consistently excellent. read more

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Have to start by saying how thrilled I am to have a steak house of this quality north of Bellevue or Seattle. I wouldn't put this at the same level as the Met or Daniel's, but it did scratch that itch for me and many things we ate were fantastic. It's located in an unsuspecting strip mall so you wouldn't expect a lot, but on the inside the place is gorgeous. Very moody and gatsby-ish. Service was great, our waiter was attentive and made good recommendations. He let us know to put our whole order in at once because they rest the steaks and it can take a while. We started with the Parker house rolls and crab dip. For dinner we had waygu, lobster mashed potatoes and miso carrots. Lobster mashers were absolutely to die for. Sadly the carrots were burnt to hell. I feel like burnt veggies are in at steak houses right now and I don't understand why, it always comes with some disclaimer like "our veggies are intentionally charred to get you the flavor of the grill", like no they are black they are literally carbon it doesn't taste good. Oh well though, that is forgiven since everything else was good. It is pricey, you can easily expect to spend $300-400 for two people if you order apps and drinks. I have heard there are some good week night happy hour specials and will have to come back to try those. read more

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Really nice dinner with 3 couples at Rare Society. Cool vibe as you walk in - I like the decor but you could still see strip mall parking lot from half our seats (I'd recommend some shear curtains). Drinks and crab dip app were very solid. After much deliberation we went with both of the steak platters since we had 6 hungry folks. We really liked the variety of cuts! All had excellent flavor but were a touch overdone. Our medium rare platter was medium and our medium platter leaned Med Well after resting on the platter. We really liked the various sauces and the sides were delicious- don't sleep on the Potatoes au Gratin! read more

Beautiful night and a chance to break away from kids for date night, so we decided to head to Rare Society for happy hour. Unfortunately the place is not living up to expectations, our favorite smash burger was exclusively salted, the beef skewers were all poor choices of meat loaded with gristle. The highlight was the Cesar salad. Might have to give them some time before we try this again. read more

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Mmm I had high hopes for this place since there were so many good reviews. We didn't have a reservation and just walked in on a Sunday night and got seated right away since it was not busy. The server was amazing though!! Loved her and kept checking in on us throughout the meal. The executive was very underwhelming with the price at $200. There were six of us and I guess we could have gotten two but the meat cuts were alright plus we got sides. I love the variety of sauces it came with but they were all okay to me. I kept alternating sauces since I didn't really have a favorite. Parker house rolls were soft but all I tasted was butter and I get it's suppose to be covered in butter but it kind of tasted like I was eating a spoonful of melted butter. The onion rings were super sour. It might be because they were pickled fried onion rings but kind of hard to eat because they were so sour and eating it with the sauce didn't help lessen the sourness, it added more sourness. They were very oily too so they weren't that crunchy. I thought the crab dip was okay but my brother really liked it!! I liked the bread it came with. We also got the roasted asparagus and roasted mushrooms. I personally didn't eat those but my family did and they said they were both salty. The whipped potatoes were really good though and super creamy!! We were here for my dad's birthday and they give you a scoop of ice cream which was nice!! read more

Rare Society - The executive - Steakhouses Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

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Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 5/5 We ordered the associate board. The quantity is plenty. They serve 2 wagyu cuts. The sauces were tasty and delicious. Salsa and steak sauces tasted too good with the steaks. Perfect combination for the steak. The bone marrow was also great with little salty. One thing I felt was the steak was not hot and are more on the warm type. After waiting for 30 min serving it like warm is little disappointed We also ordered the berry crème dessert. This was okish. Service was little slow. But the waitress was friendly. One thing to notice is that they charge 4% surcharge for every order. You need to explicitly tell them to remove irrespective of the party count. We were only 2 and the fact is that you need to explicitly ask them to remove before billing is weird. Price is more on the costly side Ambiance was great. Clean and classy. Plenty of parking available in the mall. read more

Rare Society - Associate board - Steakhouses Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

First time dining at Rare Society, highly impressed by their intuitive and thoughtful hospitality. Hands down the most attentive service we've had in a long while. I love that they're well versed in family style dining as we like to order small plates and share. They made this easy, and also coursed out our order with perfect timing. Of the items we selected tonight, everything was exquisite. Fresh, flavorful, great presentation. We only got seafood, I look forward to their beef selection the next time we're in! What a lovely addition to Mill Creek. Highly recommend for happy hour in the lounge, or the full, upscale dining experience! read more

Rare Society - Parker house rolls, blue crab dip & a lobster tail - Steakhouses Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

I want to give a huge shout-out to Rare Society our very first experience here was absolutely exquisite! I chose this restaurant to celebrate my fiancé's 48th birthday, and it couldn't have been a better choice. When we first walked in, I'll admit the welcome was the only negative part of the evening. Two hosts were at the counter, but neither greeted us with a smile or even a hello. I had to initiate the conversation and let them know we had a 5:00 reservation. Luckily, everything after that more than made up for it. The atmosphere is divine. From the stylish décor, to the classic Rat Pack and Michael Jackson photos on the wall, down to the menu design and plating it's all the little details that set the vibe. Our server was phenomenal. I feel bad I can not remember his name, but he was excellent! He answered all our questions, explained dishes in detail, and managed to stay attentive even while juggling other tables. Empty plates and glasses were cleared quickly, little spills were handled right away, and we felt taken care of the entire evening. Drinks & Starters: Shirley Temple Shots of Jameson & house-made Ginger Ale Caesar Salad (an absolute must-try!) fresh greens, the perfect amount of dressing, crunchy croutons, two anchovies, and a mountain of cheese. Honestly, the best Caesar I've ever had. It easily fed the three of us as a starter. Main Course: My daughter had the King Salmon beautiful presentation, great portion size. She polished it off, though next time we'd ask for it cooked just a touch more. My fiancé and I shared The Associate (a selection of meats) with Miso-Glazed Carrots on the side. Every cut of meat was excellent, and it came with five sauces: bone marrow, BBQ, Santa Maria-style salsa, béarnaise, and steak sauce. My personal favorites were the béarnaise and steak sauce, while my fiancé loved the bone marrow he described it as "like butter" on the meat. The salsa was a bit too peppery for me, and as someone from Santa Maria, CA I know my salsa! Dessert: My daughter ordered the Vanilla Crème Brûlée beautifully presented and devoured down to the very last bite. My fiancé had the Tres Leches Cake with Ice Cream pure heaven. Despite the less than warm greeting at the start, the rest of the night was unforgettable. From the service, to the food, to the overall vibe, Rare Society delivered a truly memorable experience. We will absolutely be back there's so much more on the menu we're excited to try! read more

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Excellent experience in Mill Creek! Came here to try something new and was not disappointed. Servers were attentive but gave you space. Brought my own wine from home. I think the corkage fee was around $35. Ordered the associate board with 3 different cuts that were all delicious. All the sides ordered were paired well. This steakhouse is a little far from where I live but I could see myself coming back probably once a year. read more

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Everything. The staff were very attentive, food was amazing, and loved the outdoor patio.

Looking for a place that brings a different approach a dining experience, this is that place. This upscale gem brings warmth to the heart and the senses with the ambiance and wood fire food. Suggest enjoying the amazing cocktails and desserts during your visit as those are perfect finishes to the food that you won't regret. Ratings - 5 Price - $$$ Quality- 5 Ambiance - 4 Portions - 5 Cleanliness - 5 read more

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Short answer: Drop everything and come here! I know, I know..." it's where? Seriously?" That was my first thought but, thanks to a dear friend, I took the leap. YAY! Quite a bit longer answer: We had planned on going into Bellevue for dinner, but things changed and I dashed in for a take-out order at Rare Society. Yes, it is in a bit of a strip mall by Amazon Go. Yes, it has a bit of an unassuming entrance. Do not let that dissuade you. Inside, it is gorgeous! Here are just a few of the reasons for my FIVE STAR review: I was instantly welcomed in. For those who know me, customer service is paramount. They clearly agree! One of the gals at the front desk, Michelle, happily ushered me into the bar, brought me a menu and made sure my glass of wine was on its way. How nice! The ambiance is what I refer to as "relaxed cool". You could come in with that pretty dress you just bought or a nice pair of jeans, either one works. The bar was rather busy (it was a Friday night at about 6:00pm) but everyone appeared to be well taken care of by the staff, nice! The noise level is happy (yes, that is a proper "level"). It was clear to me that people could easily hear those sitting with them by the engaged looks on everyone's faces without it being either ridiculously loud or uncomfortably quiet. Did I mention the ambience? Big fan! The color scheme is dark and rich with lots of glass to reflect. The bar area is gorgeous, with the bartenders dashing around like they're choreographed. Having owned a service business, I love seeing employees, like those at Rare Society, who are busy but still making sure people are taken care of. Evan, for instance, is fantastic! Please do not poach him! He is such an asset! And the kitchen is open for all to see, which I love. While I did not eat in the dining room area, it was, again, like the patrons in the bar, pretty evident that people were having fun, enjoying their meals, and pretty happy. The noise level was quieter but not a crypt. THE FOOD IS AMAZING!!!! I mean EL GAUCHO amazing! WOW!!! Please remember, I was bringing it home (probably a 15-20-minute drive due to traffic). The items were well boxed and ready to serve once I arrived home. Now, back to the actual food...these happy carnivores are still swooning! I ordered both the bone-in ribeye and the boneless version. With that, we had broccolini, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, a fabulous wedge salad, and sauteed mushrooms. Oh, and the butter cake, you really do need that, it was delightful! Both steaks arrived perfectly medium rare and perfectly seasoned! YAY! The portions are accurately described and quite generous! Yep. It is a bit pricey. And deservedly so! Both my husband and I agree these may have been some of the nicest steaks we have had, and we do enjoy going to great steak houses - this is now one of them! Other details of importance: Lots of parking No steps or other issues with for those with ambulatory concerns. SPARKLY CLEAN! The parking lot was very easy to get in and out of, with a straight shot to I-5 (via 128th), Bothell-Everett Highway, or Highway 9 (via Cathcart Way). Here is another little snack of wild importance! Michelle, the delightful gal who made me feel so welcome when I entered? I just found out she is probably the general manager. How cool is that? I love it when management sets an example of exceptional client service! "Management puts their own footprint on a business" as a dear friend of mine once said. No truer words can explain what a delight Michelle made my experience in Rare Society. GO THERE, YOU WILL THANK ME! read more

Rare Society - Take -Out Heaven! - Steakhouses Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

the ambiance was amazing- it was sunday night, not to busy. we were talking my daughter out before wisdom teeth extraction and it was my husband's and my birthdays so it was a celebration. the service was great friendly and came to the table multiple times. was Gf- knowledgeable and that was good, cuz the carrot have soy sauce on them. The miso carrots are not gF. but the asparagus- what happened! not only do you only get 3 but that sauce dump was just to much and then burnt ... **ASPARAGUS spring onion vinaigrette, xo mayo, crunchy garlic $15 ($5 per asparagus) wow! i did not catch that when we went in! Yikes! the potatoes were not very tasty kinda blan. So for my first time, it's a bit pricey for me. not a fan. my daughter says it's still her favorite! i'm posting and sharing because i think management needs to double check quality production. just did not feel it for the price. i can't remember how much the asparagus was but it was to pricy for burnt and the sauce dump. read more

Rare Society - Asparagus and sauce- miso carrots- potatoes- steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

Went on a Friday night for my husbands birthday dinner. I got a last minute reservation for outdoor seating. We had our 7 month old daughter with us so the outdoor seating was a great option! Kind of loud inside. Wouldn't be a problem normally but with a baby might get a bit overwhelming. The hostess sat us and was really sweet. The employee helping our waitress came and introduced herself right away and gave us water. She kept our water full the whole night, plus made our baby smile each time she passed our table! Bonus points! Our waitress, Kyle, was really kind and attentive. We started with the shrimp cocktail, it was good! Shared the whipped potatoes and marinated mushrooms. Those two dishes were the best of the night. I never thought I would crave mushrooms, but here I am. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is my husband's filet was over cooked. It was tasty, just not medium rare. They offer free ice cream for your birthday with a candle, sweet gift! read more

Rare Society - Shrimp cocktail - Steakhouses Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

Service are great, amazing steak tartare, highly recommend. Will definitely come back soon

We stopped in last winter as much boss had given us a gift card to have a date night away from our baby. The service was a little slow but friendly. We split many items off the menu and everything was delicious. It is a bit pricey but as to be expected from a fancy steakhouse. read more

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Second time in 30 days! Went for happy hour: Dynamite shrimp: 5 star, crispy on the outside without being deep fried. Sauce is heat tho Smash burger: the grilled onions are a home rune on this smash burger - nice sear, and a double patty Regular fries: the absolute best. Crispy on the outside, hot, and lightly salted Wedge salad: we split it - a perfectly sized salad once split with bacon bits, tomato wedge , onions, etc. The bar area can be a little loud, so if the weather is nice sit outside! And Sabrina is the best server EVER! read more

5 Stars (for Mark) I found Rare Society on TikTok and made the drive up from Bellevue with my girlfriend, curious to see if this place lived up to its upscale steakhouse reputation. The short answer ..it's complicated but one person made all the difference. When we got there about 30 minutes early, we were told we could sit in the lounge and still receive full service, which was a nice touch. That said, there was no one at the front to greet us for a minute or two upon arrival. Small thing, but when a restaurant markets itself as a high-end experience, that first moment matters. We got seated quickly and then came Mark. He wasn't dressed like a server, so I honestly wasn't sure who he was at first, but his level of attentiveness made it immediately clear this was someone who genuinely cares about the guest experience. He explained that he was supporting our actual waiter, who was also covering bartending duties that evening. Whether that's a staffing concern or just how the night unfolded, I'll leave that to management to reflect on. What I won't leave unacknowledged is this..Mark was extraordinary! He knew the menu inside and out, kept our water filled, checked on us consistently, and made us feel genuinely welcomed, not just served. He even took the time to ask for our names. He spoke highly of our waiter throughout the entire evening, which says a lot about his character. My girlfriend and I were both floored. I'd take someone in a hoodie with Mark's warmth and knowledge over a perfectly dressed server going through the motions any day. The entire experience was held up by Mark. The entire time all the way to the end. It seems like Mark was required to relay all orders to our server. Ultimately our actual server simply delivered only the desert and checked if it was good. When my water glass was empty during dessert, it went unnoticed by him. Mark caught it. Of course he did. This isn't about entitlement. This is about living up to the competition and high end standard Food was Fantastic. Compliments to the chef The Surcharge, Worth Mentioning The receipt included a 4% surcharge described as covering competitive industry compensation, including health benefits for valued full-time employees. I respect transparency around labor costs. But here's the question worth sitting with: if this charge genuinely covers employee health benefits, why is it removable on request? A real operational cost doesn't disappear because a guest felt uncomfortable asking. It starts to feel less like a principled stance and more like a pricing strategy dressed in goodwill language. Five stars and they belong entirely to Mark. He is the standard this restaurant should be measuring itself against. Rare Society, if you're reading this..promote him, learn from him, and make sure he knows how much he elevated what could have been a forgettable evening into something genuinely memorable. Everything about this place is trying to be rare. Mark already is read more

Came here for a birthday dinner with reservations, they cap the meal time to about 90 minutes, but it wasn't a hard deadline. The service took awhile since it was busy, but multiple people were helpful in getting our order in and when we needed things like water once they noticed our server was busy. To start we got the tartare, the associate board, side of carrots and whipped potatoes, and two drinks. Total came to about $230. The tartare was a miss for us, I personally like a tartare with more integrity. Some bigger pieces, but the coloring was slightly off and was more of a mince. The associate board was plenty for us and had some nice pieces on there. Drinks were food and sides were good. For the price I think we got a good amount of food, and had some leftovers. Would recommend having dinner here, but skip the beed tartare read more

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Great service and great food. This place is so expensive it's definitely not a random week day dinner. I was a little annoyed when I went to make a reservation a ways out and there was not much open but when we walked in the restaurant was empty for over an hour. read more

If you love a leisurely meal this place is for you! Star knocked off due to timing. They were late seating us for our reservation & our dinner took over 2 hours. Drinks, appetizers, main meal all took their sweet time to arrive. The restaurant is beautiful inside. No dress code, literally saw a man wearing pajamas. Everything was delicious - absolutely recommend the asparagus & Parker house rolls. The bacon was sweet and didn't really taste like the gochujang sauce. Drinks are pricy especially for the amount they give you. A glass of basic white wine was $16. For a group of 4 it was over $500 including tip and a 4% service fee (you can request to take this off). read more

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I've been to Rare Society several times and had amazing experience. However, came with two other people for happy hour and we didn't have reservations so we got added onto the waitlist. When I arrived to check-in, the restaurant was already packed and hostess mentioned it would be an hour wait. So we went ahead and added our names to the list and went next door for a drink. We didn't have to wait that long, about 45 mins. Got sat at the bar. We started out with the espresso martinis, which were really good and would highly recommend. Once we got our drinks, we started with the smash burger and rolls to start. The smash burger was perfect and a good price on HH. Once our apps came out, we ordered our main courses and decided to share the associate board, side of mash potatoes and asparagus. From the time we placed our order to get our food, it took over an hour which was a huge gap in between of just waiting. We didn't get offered with ordering anymore drinks either. Service was definitely slow as we had never had this experience before. We also ordered our steaks medium and the board came out medium rare. Overall, we had an ok experience. read more

Rare Society - Steakhouses Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

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This is a very cute restaurant, that is great for a nice night out, or happy hour with friends. Great service- my water never made it past the half way point, and I believe they have a helper aside from the waitress that ensures you have what you need. They have a very generous happy hour menu, and we tried a good number of things. Wedge: fantastic wedge with all the things you'd expect on it. My only complaint is that there was a tad too much dressing. When I broke it up, it was swimming in sauce. Great otherwise Fries: perfectly cooked! Crunchy but not hard. And I love garlic- so there's never too much. I dipped them in my extra salad dressing lol Brussels: they were over cooked, unfortunately, a little salty, and very oily. I wouldn't order them again. Shrimp: I was really sad about these. They were cooked perfectly. loved the breading and crunch, and had a little spice to them. However, they were unbearable salty! After eating a few, I started peeling the breading and wiping them so I could eat them. Also a no-go for me in the future. Smash burger: perfectly cooked burger, with everything you want on a smash burger. The table behind me complained that it was salty, but I found it less salty than my other dishes. Old fashioned: aside from not coming with a cherry, it was perfect! I have a lot of brothers, so I know a good old fashioned. To some it up, I think this is a great restaurant. I have tried their steak and pasta on another occasion from a take home order that was great. But my dishes on the HH menu, while being prepared well, were just way too salty. The cook may have been heavy handed this day- I'm not sure. But I still think this is a fabulous choice for night out, and I will try to get back again this summer to try again. read more

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We visited on a Sunday night with a reservation, and the restaurant was clearly very popular as all the tables were occupied. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. We ordered the Executive, and the wait time was about 30 minutes. The meat quality was excellent, and the bone marrow was especially delicious! We had requested the beef cooked medium, but it arrived closer to medium-rare, so we asked for it to be reheated. The restaurant had lovely décor, creating a pleasant atmosphere. Parking was convenient, thanks to the on-site parking lot. read more

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My favorite is happy hour. They have a Smashburger for 12 daughters that's made out of Wago beef and it's amazing. You can only get it during happy hour. I like seeing at the bar. The bartenders are friendly and there's other good appetizers to choose from. I've been to the restaurant for dinner as well. It is very good food, but it's on the higher end of the budget. I would go here for a treat but expect for two people. If you have drinks it's gonna cost you three to $400. read more

I absolutely had such a wonderful experience. It was my birthday dinner gifted by my lovely partner and I was not disappointed! The appetizers were delicious. We got the truffle fries, alfredo, au gratin, and the rolls. Every single one of them was delicious. The only thing is that I wish the truffle fries had truffle oil on them instead of just the plain truffle aioli, but that was also delicious. The entree we had the steak plate and god it was so good! I am not a big fan of the sauces they provided but I am sure it will fit someone else's' palette. As for dessert, I got my birthday ice cream scoop and the banana foster cheesecake for my partner. It was nice and creamy and the flavors were extravagant. The service were so nice and I even got a birthday card! The ambience was nice and calming even though it was busy. I would definitely come back as the experience was not only amazing, but the food too! read more

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Excellent place for a little date night The restaurant itself is very clean and spacious with a stunning layout and design. Greeted by staff members and your drinks will forever be topped off and if you would love to get your money's worth for the experience and food this would be an excellent choice We started off with starters The lobster - amazing and the staff did all the hard work for you so your fingers don't get dirty and the flavor was amazing Fettuccine - very creamy, topped off with extra cheese, and flavored was nice Porter rolls - it was warmly served, I personally like it my hubby said he can pass on it Entree: The associate board - it did take some time for it to come right out since our starters came out almost instantly so once we were done we waited for a big and they cleared our table and got everything set up for the steak board. They cooked it to our liking which is done for all the cuts, we had the asparagus and mushrooms as the sides which was perfect with the steaks Overall: Worth it for the price and experience and definitely a place for us to come back to for special occasions read more

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