Rare Steakhouse, Uptown
15 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/melbourne19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many diners recommend Rare Steakhouse for steak, and one diner who has visited the uptown branch repeatedly calls it the best steak they have had, though pricey. One diner praises the midtown branch for its consistent cooking, and another finds it good but below a rival steakhouse they prefer. Some diners say the steaks come out overcooked or poorly cooked, and a few steer people away from it.
Address
Rare Steakhouse Uptown, 6/61 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/impaletheson in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
A favourite of the commenter and their partner.
- Recommendsu/izabeller in r/melbourne · Dec 2024
Recommends Rare Steakhouse by name.
- Recommendsu/oldfarmerwillay in r/melbourne · Dec 2023
Lists this King Street steakhouse as a suggestion.
- Caveatu/gherkin101 in r/melbourne · Apr 2025
Rules out Rare as one of the better choices.
- Mixedu/Revolutionary-Pin615 in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Visited the midtown branch and found it good, though it fell short of a rival steakhouse they rate higher.
- Recommendsu/Loose_Impression1123 in r/melbourne · Dec 2025
Recommends it in the same three-item list, without elaborating.
- Recommendsu/amor__fati___ in r/melbourne · May 2026taste
Rates this for steak but ranks another spot ahead if forced to choose.
- Recommendsu/mediweevil in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Says the place is awesome and wants to return.
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- Recommendsu/Stoopidee in r/melbourne · Jan 2026value
Calls this quoted-name place a decent steak option that is not expensive.
- Recommendsu/Fleggy82 in r/melbourne · Dec 2024taste
Says Rare Steakhouse has the top steak in the city.
- Recommendsu/Cooper_Inc in r/melbourne · Jun 2026
Suggests Rare Steakhouse as a comparable option to Squire's Loft.
- Recommendsu/TooMuchTaurine in r/melbourne · Jun 2026
Lists Rare Steakhouse as a steak option.
- Recommendsu/Xaero13 in r/melbourne · Jun 2026
Lists Rare among notable steak spots in the city centre.
- Recommendsu/sss133 in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Rare is a great option.
- Recommendsu/dkellam in r/melbourne · Mar 2026consistency
Great ambiance, consistent cooking and service, good value.
- Caveatu/huge_underpants in r/melbourne · Dec 2025taste
Warns against this place, saying the steak is poorly cooked despite premium prices.
- Caveatu/paladin_2077 in r/melbourne · Apr 2025taste
Advises avoiding Rare; claims its steaks are often overcooked.
- Recommendsu/ka-bloweey in r/melbourne · Jun 2026taste
Has been to uptown three times and calls it the best steak they've had, though pricey.
- Recommendsu/AuldTriangle79 in r/melbourne · Jul 2025taste
Says it does simple food brilliantly.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.