Rare Steakhouse Uptown — Restaurant in Melbourne

Just wanted to share my two cents worth on our visit to Rare - Uptown. Booked here with the idea that we could have a great dinner just before heading to the princess theatre to see a show in the evening. We booked for 5pm, were a little worried that the signs said 5:30pm opening but were glad to see that the times printed were not right.

Sat down and went through the menu, decided that we would order the Tomahawk to share and grab a couple of starters for the table. Eventually settled on the sharing platter and scallops.

The sharing platter had boerewars, calamari and grilled mushrooms. The real highlight was the sweet chilli sauce which was so surprising, a really fresh chilli sauce. The sausage and calamari was good but we thought the mushroom topped with fetta was a great combination too.

The scallops were a little bit disappointing, they didn't have that super fresh feel and were a little bit overcooked. The chorizo was unable to add much to the overall taste but the cauliflower puree was done really well.

The main character was the Tomahawk that we ordered. Cooked more to a medium than mid rare ordered, but the quality of the beef and the taste was fantastic. We thought that the value was not bad either as the $185 price tag for the Tomahawk included two sauces and also two sides. We opted for the sweet potato fries and broccolini and beans. Good sides, perhaps fries could have been more numerous, but no big deal there.

Enough to eat for four, including two big eaters. Very happy with the flavour of the steak. Would happily come back here for the meat, might choose some different starters next time. I have since heard that dessert here is pretty good too, so something...

Celebrated our valentine’s day dinner here w/ my bf and sister! We booked our reservation around 8pm. We arrived in the restaurant around 7:40ish and the front desk was so kind and accommodating. We waited in the couch unfortunately the place was really packed and busy. They were able to give us a table 8:30. Well, no big deal w/ us since we were seated comfortably and they gave us complimentary wine! We got the dinner set. Worth the wait! We love the appetizers! The best appetizers ever — calamari was soft , juicy and delicious 10/10. The roasted mushroom w/ ricotta 10/10 delicious!!!!!!! Im still dreaming about it while writing this review. We also tried the sausage 8/10. The roasted rice balls w/ cheese inside 8/10 not sure w/ the names exactly of the appetizers ✌️ i ordered pork ribs 10/10 even w/o the sauce its tasty! Im delighted w/ the meatiness, smokiness and the savory taste! It has a distinct smoky flavor deliciously aromatic flavor! My bf ordered steak eye 8/10 it was good but i was expecting more flavor and caramelization. My sister ordered steak also she chose well done thats her preference but for me the steak was firm , dry and more chewy. I also love their sauces our favorite was the blue cheese 10/10. mushroom sauce 7/10. Signature bbq sauce i think 7/10.

Overall, we love our dining experience! The ambiance is romantic and w/ ambient lighting. The hospitality and warmth of the...

I have been to both Downtown & Midtown 6 years ago & also just before the plandemic lockdown and would rate them quite high back THEN. Went to Uptown on Saturday night and it was SO great to see their Coleslaw on their menu as it had mysteriously vanished from their menus for no apparent reason. It was on their "specials" page so I ordered that together with their Rib eye and a side of mash. The steak was outstanding & cooked just the way I ordered it. Their mash however was a complete let down. Nothing like their other 2 restaurants where I have had it before. It was bland, starchy & dry. No creaminess, lack of butter to lift the taste or any seasoning. It was totally uneatable perfectly shaped SLOP. Their revival of their once famous Coleslaw was a let down too. It was missing their signature charred corn & shredded carrot that always gave it the sweetness it deserved & took a basic slaw to the next level. It was a sad attempt to bring back their original Coleslaw from yester year. Just cabbage & Mayo which was very lazy & ordinary. No stars for their mash or coleslaw but 5 stars for their steak. The service was very good and the staff very attentive. Will definitely be back but PLEASE fix the mash issue & have your original Coleslaw back on the main menu with the original ingredients. As the adage goes "if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it" by skimping on ingredients....