RARE Italy Restaurant Steak Lobster — Restaurant in New York

Tried out “Rare Italy Restaurant Steak Lobster” — though let me just say, with all due respect, they might want to rethink the “Italy” part in the name. Felt more like “Rare International Deliciousness,” but hey, marketing isn’t my lane, food is!

Let’s get to the real deal:

Grilled Spanish Octopus – Absolute winner! Soft, perfectly cooked, and came exactly as promised on the menu. No surprises, just ocean-approved deliciousness.

Rockefeller Oysters – Hmm… we had a little plot twist here. They snuck bacon into the mix, and unfortunately, that was not mentioned on the menu. If you’re not a bacon fan or have dietary restrictions, that’s a heads-up moment. Bit of a letdown, but at least now I can say I survived a surprise bacon encounter.

Stroganoff Beef with Mashed Potatoes – WOW. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, mashed potatoes seasoned to perfection, not too salty, just right. Basically, this dish gave my tastebuds a hug.

Baked Lobster – Another home run. Tender, flavorful, and executed with love (or at least with butter, which is practically the same thing).

The vibe? Spotless space, nicely decorated, and major shoutout to the waitress — funny, friendly, and definitely made the experience even better.

Would I go back? Absolutely — just maybe skip the oysters or make sure they update that menu. Overall, great spot for seafood, steak, and...

Extremely racist owner. 0/5 — If I could give this place zero stars, I absolutely would.

From the moment we walked in, we were treated with suspicion. Our group of five was racially profiled while we waited for everyone to arrive. After we placed our orders, the owner came and demanded we pay before our food was even cooked. When we asked why, he said it was because we were a “big group”… five people? Really?

We noticed other tables and some with larger parties were not asked to prepay. When we decided we no longer felt comfortable and said we wanted to cancel the order and leave, he returned the card he had already taken and said, “I trust you.” Then added something along the lines of, “People come here and eat and leave without paying.” That comment made it even clearer that he had made assumptions about us and not others from the moment we walked in.

This wasn’t just bad service. It was targeted, discriminatory behavior. No one should feel uncomfortable or unwelcome when simply trying to enjoy a meal. We took our business elsewhere to a place that treats all customers with dignity and respect. I strongly encourage others to think twice before supporting a business that...

One part of the meal (a sandwich) arrived approximately 1 1/2 hours after ordering. After ten more minutes passed beyond that delivery, we canceled the other parts of the order (a salad and vegetable side). They refused to cancel them and brought them out after we said we would not pay for them, as we had to leave and it had taken an unconscionable amount of time to deliver, even after we canceled. They refused to take anything other than full payment. The salad that was ordered also was missing key ingredients (as mentioned on the menu; see attached images), and the owner refused to look at the menu to even make the comparison. One drink we had ordered was a Mojito and that came about 80 percent mint. They have no tap water. The toilet had no toilet paper. If this works for you, enjoy. It's not an experience I would...