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Rare 3001, Rochester, NY

Rare 3001

4.7
4.7
87 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
Rochester's newest Steak & Seafood Restaurant. Located at the lower level of Monroe's Restaurant.
Patio seating available!

If you are unable to find a reservation to your liking, please call the restaurant at (585) 651-0100

All parties of six or more must be booked in person or via telephone with a manager. To reserve a table for six or more people on a weekday (Wednesday-Thursday), a $30 per person deposit is required at the time of the reservation. Parties of six or more on weekends (Friday and Saturday) require a $60 per person deposit at the time of the reservation. All deposits will be applied to your final bill.  

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (585) 651-0100
  • Website
    https://www.rare3001.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Finger Lakes

    Great for fine wines

  • Finger Lakes

    Romantic

  • Finger Lakes

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rare 3001 offers a sophisticated dining experience with "outstanding fine dining" and "superb" service and ambiance. Diners praise the "great food," including expertly cooked steaks and flavorful appetizers. While some find it "pricey," the quality and presentation of dishes make it worthwhile. Perfect for special occasions with attentive staff and a vibrant atmosphere.

87 Reviews

  1. Matt

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely and great experience. Our waitress was great, the food was delicious.

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  2. Ayla

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rare 3001 is perfect for a date night or special occasion. The ambiance is lovely and the food and drinks were delicious.

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  3. Lorri

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent though pricey meal but worth the splurge. Cozy atmosphere. Attentive service. Yummy craft cocktails.

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  4. Bobbi

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Server was cognizant of our time constraints.

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  5. Kyle

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was extremely well prepared. You get what you pay for, and that is great food and drink.

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  6. Joseph

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful. Everything was perfect. Loves it!!! A very special place in Rochester!

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  7. Derek

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice spot for a special occasion. Great service and ambiance. Overall, food was good but some items were not up to par. The French onion soup lacked substance and flavor. Didn't seem fresh and definitely didn't live up to it's cost. Same with the potato wedges (side). Minimal flavor and disappointing. Definitely recommend the flat bread as an app. The short ribs were very good and the ribeye was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Definitely overpriced but sometimes, you have to pay to play.

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  8. Leah

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was nice to have a night out for dinner, but we would not return to this restaurant (first time there). Our server was good, but the food was just okay, and it was overpriced. We ordered the French onion soup, 8 oz and 12 oz filets, the lobster mac and cheese, the street corn, and a lemon tart. The soup was fine, but not outstanding by any means. The smaller steak was overcooked; the larger steak was good (medium rare). The mac and cheese was surprisingly dry and not very cheesy or creamy, and it lacked flavor. The street corn was the best thing we had there; quite good. Unfortunately, the lemon tart our server recommended wasn’t good. Besides the mediocre food, we did not feel the ambiance matched the price point either. We would both rather go down the street to Black & Blue next time.

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  9. Anne

    New York State

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We we surprised to find Rare 3001 in the lower level of the old Spring House…for all old enough to remember its long history in Rochester! The atmosphere was great and more intimate than one would expect and service was very attentive. The food was very good. I had rack of lamb, perfectly cooked, but easily a dish for two! My husband had the filet..also cooked to his request. The sides are definitely shareable. The prices are inline with a NYC steakhouse. All said, a nice experience, with a high price tag…portions could be smaller and less pricey.

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  10. Jose

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The reviews are wrong. Very wrong. It's worth it.

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FAQs

Rare 3001 is rated 4.7 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Rare 3001

3001 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618-4603

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rochester
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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