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Rare 3001 is a luxury steakhouse in Pittsford, NY, offering an intimate fine dining experience just outside Rochester. Tucked beneath Monroe’s at 3001 Monroe Avenue, Rare 3001 showcases prime hand-cut steaks, refined seafood selections, and exclusive chef-driven menu offerings crafted with exceptional ingredients. The sophisticated ambiance, elevated craft cocktails, and discreet, attentive service make it a premier destination for upscale dining, romantic evenings, and milestone celebrations. For those seeking a high-end steakhouse near Rochester, Rare 3001 delivers an unparalleled, refined dining experience.
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Address: 3001 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 651-0100
Website: https://www.rare3001.com/
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Reviews
Santino
I had a fantastic experience at Rare 3001. The team was friendly and professional, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service exceeded my expectations. The selection was impressive and curated—exactly what I was hoping to find. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this spot to friends!
… moreKyle Lake
Had an amazing meal and experience here last Saturday night. I sat at the bar and Anjelica and Kristin took great care of me. Excellent service from those two and definitely makes me want to return back soon. The blackened beef tips and hot honey feta fries were delicious even after taking the fries to go and warming them up in the air fryer. Hats off the chef. Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a good dinner and ambiance!
… moreBridget
We had the best service that we’ve experienced going out in quite a while. The servers greeted us immediately and attended to us throughout the night, which I personally found different seeing that there was no hostess but it ended up being so much more personal that the waiter is with you the whole time. The attentiveness was more than we could have expected, especially with such an intimate & small staff situation. The food was out of this world and it truly felt like a hidden gem of a restaurant! We were surprised at how fast, competent, & attentive the service was, they truly were impressive & friendly & they made our night. We absolutely loved the decor and of course the food was amazing as well, it was the cherry on top of the cake of a great experience.
… moreLauren Elizabeth
We were greeted warmly and had our waters filled quickly, which started things off well. We ordered a bottle of wine, and while our server poured the first glass, that was it — the rest was left to us. Not a huge deal, but unexpected for a restaurant trying to provide a high-end dining experience.
The restaurant sits below another, and the constant dragging and banging of chairs from above took away from the ambiance. It gave off more of a “speakeasy” feel than the upscale steakhouse experience we expected.
The oysters were delicious the first round, but the crab cakes and later oysters were just average — nothing special. The $88 bone-in steak was also underwhelming. It definitely wasn’t the 24 ounces advertised — more like 12 — and we had to ask for steak knives. We didn’t receive them until we were more than halfway through, cutting with a butter knife in the meantime. The flavor was okay, but not memorable or worth the price tag.
Our server barely checked in after the food came out, and when we finished our meal, they brought the check without asking if we wanted dessert. To top it off, gratuity of $67 was automatically added to our bill without any mention, and we were still prompted to leave an additional tip.
Overall, the space has potential, but the service and food didn’t meet expectations or justify the price. Unfortunately, we probably won’t be back.
… moreThe restaurant sits below another, and the constant dragging and banging of chairs from above took away from the ambiance. It gave off more of a “speakeasy” feel than the upscale steakhouse experience we expected.
The oysters were delicious the first round, but the crab cakes and later oysters were just average — nothing special. The $88 bone-in steak was also underwhelming. It definitely wasn’t the 24 ounces advertised — more like 12 — and we had to ask for steak knives. We didn’t receive them until we were more than halfway through, cutting with a butter knife in the meantime. The flavor was okay, but not memorable or worth the price tag.
Our server barely checked in after the food came out, and when we finished our meal, they brought the check without asking if we wanted dessert. To top it off, gratuity of $67 was automatically added to our bill without any mention, and we were still prompted to leave an additional tip.
Overall, the space has potential, but the service and food didn’t meet expectations or justify the price. Unfortunately, we probably won’t be back.
Adam albright
A dozen of “the boys” go out for a birthday dinner. Wednesday steak special was amazing. I want to go back and try other things on the menu. Our server was great. By the end of the night she felt like part of our crew. I didn’t realize how big this place was. Ample seeting.
… moreSuzi
My husband brought me here for my 40th birthday dinner. It was our first time and was looking forward to trying it, as I’ve heard great things. Overall, in the end, I was not impressed. The drink menu didn’t stand out to me, and the drink I chose was OK. I got the filet and as it was to my liking, the flavor was not there. I had to keep adding salt and pepper. My husband got the strip and he said it was on the tougher side. We got the mushrooms to share and those were decent. Best part was the bread pudding dessert. For the prices, we expected better. We think Black and Blue is better for the quality and prices. We also wish there was a disclaimer on website or somewhere on menu stating that they automatically include a 20% tip on your bill, which is ridiculous. We base tips off of service, should not be decided for us. We believe we will not be returning. Disappointed.
… moreK OBR
5 PM reservations to beat the rush, belated birthday dinner. Small place, maybe 6 tables in the eating area unless there was another area we did not see. The bar was hopping! Small as well, a couple of standing tables, rest was 2-3 deep at the bar. It was Negroni night, free samples and $10 cocktails. Tried a couple of the flavors, but Campari is not for me.
As for dinner, the excellent server (Chris) provided multiple choices of water. Hubby liked the house wine which was Alex Valley Vine according to the bill (also named Monroes Restaurant at the top of the bill).
Three warm rolls arrived. We both had the Lobster Bisque which came with sherry on top. Best we have had in a long, long time! Hubby had the Filet (perfect) with Truffle butter and Truffle fries (never enough truffles I guess!). I had the Seafood Tagliatelle, asking for the chef to make it spicy. Great flavor and large scallops, shrimp and lobster.
We enjoyed everything very much except maybe the fries as they were more like huge potato wedges, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Hubby used some truffle butter on what he ate as he said the inside did not have much taste.
Pricey, so review online information before going.
Chairs were firm but very comfortable.
… moreAs for dinner, the excellent server (Chris) provided multiple choices of water. Hubby liked the house wine which was Alex Valley Vine according to the bill (also named Monroes Restaurant at the top of the bill).
Three warm rolls arrived. We both had the Lobster Bisque which came with sherry on top. Best we have had in a long, long time! Hubby had the Filet (perfect) with Truffle butter and Truffle fries (never enough truffles I guess!). I had the Seafood Tagliatelle, asking for the chef to make it spicy. Great flavor and large scallops, shrimp and lobster.
We enjoyed everything very much except maybe the fries as they were more like huge potato wedges, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Hubby used some truffle butter on what he ate as he said the inside did not have much taste.
Pricey, so review online information before going.
Chairs were firm but very comfortable.
Kristina Moskvych
Food was very average. The calamari had no taste and very dry. The mac & cheese was very bland as well and the texture was off. The Wagyu burger was great though. It didn’t come with any ketchup for the fries and when we asked for ketchup it was definitely not it, unless they make their own in-house. It was so spicy, so dark and more like bbq sauce than any ketchup we’ve ever had. Our water went dry completely and didn’t get refilled for a while. Our server only took our order and then brought our check at the end. The rest was done by other servers or hostess. Then instead of giving her a tip that was representative to the service that we received, we saw that 20% tip was included already, which is just ridiculous. The restaurant is very nice overall, but service and food could definitely be much improved.
… moreTammra Schiller
Stopped in after a work networking event that was down the road. A small group of us were still hung and someone suggested Rare 3001. So glad they did. The service was great, the drinks divine, and the food delicious. Especially the lobster bisque. We ordered the bisque, lobster Mac n cheese, shrimp, and broccolini. All was a hit with the group. All bartenders we worked with were beyond friendly.
… moreCasey S
Our recent experience at this establishment was defined by extremely poor service that completely failed to justify the meal’s high cost. While we hoped for an upscale dining experience, what we received was neglect, confusion, and operational failure.
Unacceptable Waiting Times
The service pace was glacial from the moment we were seated. We waited 30 minutes before our server finally approached to take the appetizer order, and alarmingly, neglected to ask for our main course selection at the same time. We had to specifically request that our dinner order be taken. Once placed, the main courses took an additional full hour to be served, an unacceptable delay for peak dining hours.
Staff Neglect and Mandatory Gratuity
Beyond the wait times, the basic table service was negligent. Our water glasses went unfilled throughout the meal, and we were never offered fresh silverware between the courses. This poor performance is directly enabled by the restaurant’s policy of automatically including a mandatory gratuity on the bill. When staff is guaranteed a tip regardless of performance, the incentive for care and attention is completely eliminated—and this was evident in every interaction. The disparity between the high price point of the meal and the substandard service we received was the single biggest disappointment of the evening.
Operational Failure
The most concerning red flag was the evident lack of management accountability. During the busiest period of service, the on-site manager had to make a phone call to the absent owner for basic operational approval. This lack of authority and presence clearly contributed to the overall chaotic and neglected atmosphere
… moreUnacceptable Waiting Times
The service pace was glacial from the moment we were seated. We waited 30 minutes before our server finally approached to take the appetizer order, and alarmingly, neglected to ask for our main course selection at the same time. We had to specifically request that our dinner order be taken. Once placed, the main courses took an additional full hour to be served, an unacceptable delay for peak dining hours.
Staff Neglect and Mandatory Gratuity
Beyond the wait times, the basic table service was negligent. Our water glasses went unfilled throughout the meal, and we were never offered fresh silverware between the courses. This poor performance is directly enabled by the restaurant’s policy of automatically including a mandatory gratuity on the bill. When staff is guaranteed a tip regardless of performance, the incentive for care and attention is completely eliminated—and this was evident in every interaction. The disparity between the high price point of the meal and the substandard service we received was the single biggest disappointment of the evening.
Operational Failure
The most concerning red flag was the evident lack of management accountability. During the busiest period of service, the on-site manager had to make a phone call to the absent owner for basic operational approval. This lack of authority and presence clearly contributed to the overall chaotic and neglected atmosphere