Rare Steakhouse

Food was pretty good. Our waitress didn't come around much but other staff handled all of our needs such as refills. Got the halibut (just ok not worth the $40 imo) steak was really good though. Cheese curds also weren't bad. Clam chowder was very good, as was the Mac and cheese

Food was pretty good. Our waitress didn't come around much but other staff handled all of our needs such as refills. Got the halibut (just ok not worth the $40 imo) steak was really good though. Cheese curds also weren't bad. Clam chowder was very good, as was the Mac and cheese

A little far from us but a really good meal! We live about 45 minutes from Star so getting to Rare Steakhouse was a bit of a drive but it was so yummy! The funny thing is, we were actually on the other end of the street for dessert and decided we needed something savory for dinner (not just ice cream). So, we wandered on over to Rare Steakhouse. The atmosphere is somehow both very laid back and Idaho-upscale. If you know, you know. The staff was incredibly friendly and we were tucked into a corner where we could watch the Boise State game on TV. No major appetizers on this trip but I did ask for my clam chowder to come out first. And ya'll...this is the best clam chowder I've had in the area. I honestly was not expecting to like it as much as I did. Highly recommend! My husband and I shared the prime rib and it was also very tasty—and a good cut, too! Easily enough for both of us with a few yummy potato sides. The only reason for knocking it down a star... The water was kind of weird. Our waitress assured us it was triple-filtered but it had an off-putting taste to me. If we're ever in the area again, I'd honestly probably bring a water bottle. Nonetheless, the food was the star and that's the most important thing.

A little far from us but a really good meal! We live about 45 minutes from Star so getting to Rare Steakhouse was a bit of a drive but it was so yummy! The funny thing is, we were actually on the other end of the street for dessert and decided we needed something savory for dinner (not just ice cream). So, we wandered on over to Rare Steakhouse. The atmosphere is somehow both very laid back and Idaho-upscale. If you know, you know. The staff was incredibly friendly and we were tucked into a corner where we could watch the Boise State game on TV. No major appetizers on this trip but I did ask for my clam chowder to come out first. And ya'll...this is the best clam chowder I've had in the area. I honestly was not expecting to like it as much as I did. Highly recommend! My husband and I shared the prime rib and it was also very tasty—and a good cut, too! Easily enough for both of us with a few yummy potato sides. The only reason for knocking it down a star... The water was kind of weird. Our waitress assured us it was triple-filtered but it had an off-putting taste to me. If we're ever in the area again, I'd honestly probably bring a water bottle. Nonetheless, the food was the star and that's the most important thing.

I've had lunches here before, sometimes with a group. Small kitchen so it can take a while to get food (comes out in waves) or drink refills. Dinner experiences don't match the prices, steaks are better at so many other places in the valley and service pretty informal. Breakfast is the best bet and glad they are competing with the Star Café as the only other sit down am restaurant in town. Meatcentric (five slices of bacon?) and lots of eggs (five egg omelet) so prices can be high. If you want a bargain try the special "Pick Three" noted on the table stands. Otherwise looking at $16 to $20 plus for entrees. Eggs Benedict and coffee $18 and $3.95. Thin slices of moist, delicious ham, toasted muffin, good hollandaise sauce, eggs runny in the center. Home potatoes, the potatoes were good, small slivers of onions and green peppers overpowered the side dish. I'll get hash browns next time. Would order the Benedict again. Room is very dark for breakfast. Server was brand new, so rating that lower than average, but friendly and I am sure will be more knowledgeable about the menu, coming back to the table, coffee refills with some time.