RARE 1981
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Outstanding meal! From start to finish. We had the salad…tomahawk steak for two and the bananas foster cheesecake. Matt was an outstanding waiter and showed professionalism the entire meal. Was very observant and took excellent care of my wife and I. Outstanding service!!! Thank you for making our anniversary that much more memorable. 10/10
Great food, lovely atmosphere. Awes9me staff.
Very quiet but also not very crowded (6pm). It is such a cute place! Nice views, too! Our drinks were perfect. The food was delicious, from appetizers to dessert. Do not forget dessert! We went for our anniversary dinner. Multiple staff members said Happy Anniversary to us, chatted, gave us the history of Saddlebrook, the resort, academy and the food. Such a nice experience. Will recommend to all.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM |
Rare 1981 is a restaurant that offers a diverse dining experience. Despite ongoing renovations, the establishment provides a satisfactory food and service quality.
The menu features a range of delectable options, including the delicious crab-stuffed grouper, flavorful ribeye, and excellent salmon. Customers have also raved about the Reuben sandwich and the Smokey Paloma cocktail. The prime rib and filet mignon are also praised for their perfect preparation.
While the atmosphere may not be as elegant as some customers expected, the service is generally commended as top-notch. However, there have been instances of poor service, with customers having to flag down other servers to find their own. Additionally, some concerns have been raised about the cleanliness and presentation of the restaurant, with reports of a poorly groomed and dirty waiter, as well as a waitress with visible sweat.
Overall, Rare 1981 seems to be a restaurant in transition, with ongoing renovations and some inconsistencies in service and presentation. However, the consensus is that the food is of high quality, and the restaurant is worth visiting, especially once the renovations are complete.