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Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
I also live in the neighborhood and have to say that this is mostly a tourist place. They have tried to make a stand there with different managers and even having live music playing some nights but it just doesn't cut it for the locals. There is defiantly something wrong at Rare. Their burgers have a strange taste that really can't be explained. I think the matallic flavor is a understatement. I would rather walk down the street and go to Blue Ribbon or Market Table or even Westville. I'm actually surprised that Rare is still around. There are much better burger places in the West Village.
Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
Being a Bostonian, it ain't too often that I'm in NYC sampling burgers. But while staying at a hotel on Lexington, I ate at "Rare" (located in the hotel) several times over the course of a couple of weeks. Consistently tasty burgers, cooked to order. Sometimes tough to get a seat at the bar, never mind the restaurant. But once seated, I had no problems w/ the food or the service. The fries were also pretty good too, but those burgers were phenomenal.
We have a great burger place up here called "RF O'Sullivans" and I would place the Rare burger right up there w/ O'Sullivans.
Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
Regarding a recent visit to Bleeker location: While the burgers are decent, be prepared for bad service and high prices. Brush up on your Spanish before going if you want to order. And if you need soap or hand towels in the bathroom, be prepared to re-stock yourself. Also, be warned about the special "cheese of the week from Murrays" -- they charge five bucks a slice. Yup, $5 bucks for a slice of cheese on top of a $15 bison burger. Oh and a 16oz Guinness is $8. Ouch. Felt like I'd been robbed when I shuffled out of there. The service, while good-intentioned was terrible and the prices outrageous, so the quality of the food has no possibility to outweigh its faults.
Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
I miss the fried pickles.
Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
Although that Rare Classic looks damn tasty, it's awkwardly tall and wobbly looking. I definitely appreciate structure and stability in a burger. I picture all the ingredients sliding around annoyingly bite after bite.
Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
Looks like they couldn't find the bun to tame that first bad boy you pictured! Thanks for the pics. I live in Asia so I don't get to try this stuff but we have some decent burgers out here, too.
Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
is this the same lace that was located in midtown at one point?I think it was on Lexington and it was in a hotel. This was probably 6 years ago. I remember the fry tasting basket.
Meat-o-philes, Head to Rare Bar & Grill
Great review. If you are a going to try one of the "steak burgers", which i don't really recommend, go with the T-Bone.
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I also live in the neighborhood and have to say that this is mostly a tourist place. They have tried to make a stand there with different managers and even having live music playing some nights but it just doesn't cut it for the locals. There is defiantly something wrong at Rare. Their burgers have a strange taste that really can't be explained. I think the matallic flavor is a understatement. I would rather walk down the street and go to Blue Ribbon or Market Table or even Westville. I'm actually surprised that Rare is still around. There are much better burger places in the West Village.