Let me set you up... My birthday is 2/14, hubby and I missed our original reservations at a different spot. We found this gem on our way to Solvang. Address is 214, which I didn't realize til reading the menu. Menu is just enough to choose from. We started off with shrimp 🦐 cocktail, which was delicious. Then we ordered filet mignon, much tasty I must say. Whipped 🥔 potatoes which come in a cast iron little skillet. Asparagus were amazing and mushrooms 🍄 with the yolk mixed in were to die for. Those dinner rolls are a must. But the staff was so pleasant, we had the lights shut off due to the wind, but staff served us complimentary champagne 🥂 pear martini definitely got the edge off. Service was phenomenal and dessert was bananas foster cheesecake that was recommended. Note, make reservations, we were lucky to have been seated in the patio on Valentine's Day. Memorable dining experience to say the least.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corinne Mander
Awful service no one asked if we required more drinks, food took over 60 mins to come to table yet other couples served after us had food and attentive service. Ladies restroom full of tissue on the floor. Expensive restaurant for poor service.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Squires Dev. & Real Estate, Inc.
Great service, food was very good. We did the executive board. It features a variety of the dry aged beef. Outstanding. Looking for wine and a steak night? This would be high on the list.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
S F
Steak was dry and overcooked. Cheesecake dessert very disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Campos Family
Definitely going back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Asparagus, Caesar Salad, Parker House Rolls
Michelle Castro
Fantastic. Came here for a birthday and can’t wait to come back. Ordered the 1/2 dozen oysters and they were lovely. Next, we had the executive board with three steaks and bone marrow. The best part was the NY strip and I would only get that next time over the other steaks offered on the board. The lobster potatoes And broccolini were life changing. I would skip the crème brûlée. Tara’s customer service was fantastic!! Great atmosphere and cleanliness. You’re in good hands if you eat here. It’s right off the train stop in your coming via the Surf-liner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elise M
This is easily in my top 5 restaurants in SB. The oysters are fresh with just the right touch of ocean and they give you real horseradish (watch out!) and all the goodies. I've tried both the dry-aged strip and the aged ribeye - I'm partial to the latter but steak cut is always personal preference.
You MUST try the homemade ravioli side (religious experience) and the butter cake (religious experience #2)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Cake
Marta Weeks
Most disappointing dinner … food was mediocre at best .. another chain restaurant in the popular funk zone ..capitalizing on tourist area .. locals keep the best restaurants in business … this is another example of one that will not survive
Stephanie Tuttle
Not a fan of multiple dogs being allowed in the patio dining area when some of us are trying to enjoy a night out and an upscale dinner. The barking and running around, etc. is just not my cup of tea.
From the cocktails, to appetizers, to steaks... rare society was by far one of the best restaurants SB has to offer. 40 day dry aged NY strip and the ceasar salad were my favorites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noah Ray Shah
Just a recommendation to order medium if u want medium rare. We are experienced daily home steak grillers and know what medium rare looks like.
Our recent visit here was, unfortunately, underwhelming. While the ambiance and presentation initially set high expectations, the service and attention to detail left much to be desired.
The most significant issue was the steak itself. We specifically ordered our steaks medium-rare, but what arrived at the table was decidedly rare—cold in the center and not at all what we requested. While we understand that mistakes can happen, this seemed like a fundamental error for a steakhouse.
To make matters worse, the service was inattentive. After the food was served, we waited over 20 minutes without anyone checking in to ensure everything was satisfactory. By the time we managed to flag someone down, the moment for correcting the issue had passed, leaving us frustrated and hungry for proper service.
For a restaurant that prides itself on quality, implementing a proactive table-check policy would significantly enhance the dining experience. Servers should check on each table within the first 5-10 minutes of food being served to address any issues promptly. Additionally, ensuring the kitchen adheres closely to temperature requests is vital for maintaining trust and satisfaction among guests.
While the restaurant has potential, the combination of poor service and an improperly cooked steak overshadowed any positives. Until these operational issues are addressed, we’d hesitate to recommend to fellow steak lovers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Emily Grossheider
Everything was beautiful and delicious. The bartender was attentive and made great drinks, and the food didn't miss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Church
My girlfriend and I had an absolutely amazing time for their Happy Hour menu. Our server Ky was super knowledgeable of their offerings. The chef even came out and said hi! 10/10 will be back for dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Cake
Dong Yiqun
Super great services and altitude. The main food is lack of design and creativity, other wise good.
Great steak and atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Let me set you up... My birthday is 2/14, hubby and I missed our original reservations at a different spot. We found this gem on our way to Solvang. Address is 214, which I didn't realize til reading the menu. Menu is just enough to choose from. We started off with shrimp 🦐 cocktail, which was delicious. Then we ordered filet mignon, much tasty I must say. Whipped 🥔 potatoes which come in a cast iron little skillet. Asparagus were amazing and mushrooms 🍄 with the yolk mixed in were to die for. Those dinner rolls are a must. But the staff was so pleasant, we had the lights shut off due to the wind, but staff served us complimentary champagne 🥂 pear martini definitely got the edge off. Service was phenomenal and dessert was bananas foster cheesecake that was recommended. Note, make reservations, we were lucky to have been seated in the patio on Valentine's Day. Memorable dining experience to say the least.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awful service no one asked if we required more drinks, food took over 60 mins to come to table yet other couples served after us had food and attentive service. Ladies restroom full of tissue on the floor. Expensive restaurant for poor service.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Great service, food was very good. We did the executive board. It features a variety of the dry aged beef. Outstanding. Looking for wine and a steak night? This would be high on the list.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Steak was dry and overcooked. Cheesecake dessert very disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Definitely going back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Asparagus, Caesar Salad, Parker House Rolls
Fantastic. Came here for a birthday and can’t wait to come back. Ordered the 1/2 dozen oysters and they were lovely. Next, we had the executive board with three steaks and bone marrow. The best part was the NY strip and I would only get that next time over the other steaks offered on the board. The lobster potatoes And broccolini were life changing. I would skip the crème brûlée.
Tara’s customer service was fantastic!! Great atmosphere and cleanliness. You’re in good hands if you eat here. It’s right off the train stop in your coming via the Surf-liner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is easily in my top 5 restaurants in SB. The oysters are fresh with just the right touch of ocean and they give you real horseradish (watch out!) and all the goodies. I've tried both the dry-aged strip and the aged ribeye - I'm partial to the latter but steak cut is always personal preference.
You MUST try the homemade ravioli side (religious experience) and the butter cake (religious experience #2)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Cake
Most disappointing dinner … food was mediocre at best .. another chain restaurant in the popular funk zone ..capitalizing on tourist area .. locals keep the best restaurants in business … this is another example of one that will not survive
Not a fan of multiple dogs being allowed in the patio dining area when some of us are trying to enjoy a night out and an upscale dinner. The barking and running around, etc. is just not my cup of tea.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
From the cocktails, to appetizers, to steaks... rare society was by far one of the best restaurants SB has to offer. 40 day dry aged NY strip and the ceasar salad were my favorites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just a recommendation to order medium if u want medium rare. We are experienced daily home steak grillers and know what medium rare looks like.
Our recent visit here was, unfortunately, underwhelming. While the ambiance and presentation initially set high expectations, the service and attention to detail left much to be desired.
The most significant issue was the steak itself. We specifically ordered our steaks medium-rare, but what arrived at the table was decidedly rare—cold in the center and not at all what we requested. While we understand that mistakes can happen, this seemed like a fundamental error for a steakhouse.
To make matters worse, the service was inattentive. After the food was served, we waited over 20 minutes without anyone checking in to ensure everything was satisfactory. By the time we managed to flag someone down, the moment for correcting the issue had passed, leaving us frustrated and hungry for proper service.
For a restaurant that prides itself on quality, implementing a proactive table-check policy would significantly enhance the dining experience. Servers should check on each table within the first 5-10 minutes of food being served to address any issues promptly. Additionally, ensuring the kitchen adheres closely to temperature requests is vital for maintaining trust and satisfaction among guests.
While the restaurant has potential, the combination of poor service and an improperly cooked steak overshadowed any positives. Until these operational issues are addressed, we’d hesitate to recommend to fellow steak lovers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Everything was beautiful and delicious. The bartender was attentive and made great drinks, and the food didn't miss.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My girlfriend and I had an absolutely amazing time for their Happy Hour menu. Our server Ky was super knowledgeable of their offerings. The chef even came out and said hi! 10/10 will be back for dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Cake
Super great services and altitude. The main food is lack of design and creativity, other wise good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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