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Rare Restaurant was inspired in Fall 2022 by Chef Andrew Lewin and Mai Dong. With the passion with culinary arts, we wanted to create a space where guests can experience the truly unique food and drinks with friends and family. We work closely with local suppliers to source the finest ingredients for each of our dish. Our menu is diversified and technique driven. Rare is simply a place to have night out or to celebrate with your friends and family.
Intimate, chef-owned restaurant offering locally sourced steaks & other entrees, plus a wine list.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 166 Brock St, Peterborough, ON K9H 2P4, Canada
Phone: +1 705-742-3737
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Reservations: rareculinaryartsstudio.caopentable.ca
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Reviews
Jianshu Cui
Rare Restaurant delivered a standout evening from start to finish. The room feels intimate and polished, with just enough buzz to keep things lively. We started with oysters and a crisp cocktail, then moved to impeccably cooked steaks—deep sear, perfect temp, and sauces that complemented rather than covered. Seasonal sides (think roasted veg and silky potatoes) were dialed-in and shareable. Service was warm, knowledgeable, and perfectly paced—never rushed, never waiting. The wine list had thoughtful by-the-glass picks that paired beautifully. If you’re looking for a modern steak-forward dinner that still feels creative and personal, Rare lives up to its name. Would happily return for another round.
… moreMonique Valeri
Cozy atmosphere. Small, quaint and nice bar display. Wine selection could be bigger and have some better choices. Food was tasty – no complaints. The steak was very tender, cook was on point (med/rare) but there was no sear on the steak which takes big points away. Good service. Offered complimentary frog legs for our party to try which was super thoughtful and observant too since we were discussing trying them but nobody pulled the trigger. Solid 3.5⭐
… moreNichole Durbin
An intimate and comforting experience. One of the warmest establishments I visited to eat while in Peterborough for work. The menu is intentional, thoughtful, and confident. My waitress was lovely, attentive, so kind, efficient, and made me one of the loveliest lavender gin martinis I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in town.
… moreNora
Amazing experience! Love this place. Is nice for special occasions or just if you want to try something new that other places in town don’t have. In my experience, the plates I tried had perfect taste and were unique. Good presentation, and the restaurant is pretty. I love the lighting inside and the general atmosphere. The waitress is really friendly and attentive. I will definitely go back!
… moreArthur K
We attended a private wedding at Rare and it was unforgettable. The atmosphere was intimate and beautifully set up, and the team made the entire evening feel effortless. The food was extraordinary — every dish was thoughtfully prepared with incredible attention to detail. You can truly taste the quality of the ingredients, especially the beef, which was cooked to perfection. Service was warm, attentive, and seamless. Rare made an already special occasion even more memorable. Highly recommend for anyone who values outstanding food and genuine hospitality.
… moreAlex
The prime rib on Saturday was amazing and their menu has a lot of unique dishes to offer. We will definitely be back soon!
… moreRobyn Jenkins
We had a lovely evening at rare, the server Eve was very nice and helpful. The food was phenomenal. We had the porterhouse steak which was so tender and flavourful as well as the bone marrow appetizer, which was delicious. We enjoyed all four desserts. We couldn’t pick our favourite one, the cocktails were lovely and so was the wine. would highly recommend this place again and again.
… morePrincess Reviews
great food and great atmosphere, cozy place and carefully crafted menu.
Must try the bone marrow!!
… moreMust try the bone marrow!!
Helen Anderson
Staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared about providing an excellent experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with generous portions and thoughtful attention to detail. Everything arrived in a timely manner and matched the menu perfectly. Chef Andrew clearly takes great pride in his work, ensuring that each dish exceeds expectations through careful preparation and great value. This is a comfortable and friendly place to enjoy a truly five star meal. I would happily return and highly recommend it to others.
… moreScott W
4.6 seems about right for Peterborough.
Eve was great, her service was wonderful. So quiet – it was a really nice change from the majority of places. Highly recommend if you want a nice atmosphere where you can focus on the food and who you’re with.
Steak was an A, wife thought it was one of the best she’d had.
Brussel Salad A-, a complete surprise for me how good this was.
Cornish Hen a B+, standard and quite good. Could have used bacon more prominently.
Octopus + sauce bumped it to B+, this is a weird critiscm but the black olives on a dish like this, in a place like this, should not be the ones out of a cheap can. I love black olives, happily ate them and I’m no snob, but these were just a weirdly “cheap” addition to what should be a pretty elegant dish.
Tartare C, funky crackers that impeded the flavor of the tartare itself. Portion was a bit on the small side but that’s fine. Just really did not think the hodgepodge of various heavily flavored crackers did this any favors.
Lemon Cheescake was pretty good. Cheesecake is my favorite dessert and I make a really good one so I can’t grade it without a massive curve.
Absolutely will be back. I do think if you’re looking for a nice spot in town for a grown up dinner, you’d be making a great choice.
… moreEve was great, her service was wonderful. So quiet – it was a really nice change from the majority of places. Highly recommend if you want a nice atmosphere where you can focus on the food and who you’re with.
Steak was an A, wife thought it was one of the best she’d had.
Brussel Salad A-, a complete surprise for me how good this was.
Cornish Hen a B+, standard and quite good. Could have used bacon more prominently.
Octopus + sauce bumped it to B+, this is a weird critiscm but the black olives on a dish like this, in a place like this, should not be the ones out of a cheap can. I love black olives, happily ate them and I’m no snob, but these were just a weirdly “cheap” addition to what should be a pretty elegant dish.
Tartare C, funky crackers that impeded the flavor of the tartare itself. Portion was a bit on the small side but that’s fine. Just really did not think the hodgepodge of various heavily flavored crackers did this any favors.
Lemon Cheescake was pretty good. Cheesecake is my favorite dessert and I make a really good one so I can’t grade it without a massive curve.
Absolutely will be back. I do think if you’re looking for a nice spot in town for a grown up dinner, you’d be making a great choice.