Rare - Peterborough

Best restaurant in the town , the price is a bit high for the area, but if you’re looking for a really good dinner, here’s the place you should go Too bad they’... read more Best restaurant in the town , the price is a bit high for the area, but if you’re looking for a really good dinner, here’s the place you should go Too bad they’re listed for sale

Food was delicious, prices were high end but that’s to be expected. They also had a featured cocktail which was so so good. I’ve never had oysters before and th... read more Food was delicious, prices were high end but that’s to be expected. They also had a featured cocktail which was so so good. I’ve never had oysters before and these ones were pretty good! I ordered 2 and ate them both. The flavourings that came with everything was unique and delicious. Staff are the perfect amount of hands on and hands off too, which we appreciated.

The food is ridiculously expensive. The service is average. The decor is lacking. During our visit, loud Rod Stewart music ruined any chance of a pleasant atmos... read more The food is ridiculously expensive. The service is average. The decor is lacking. During our visit, loud Rod Stewart music ruined any chance of a pleasant atmosphere. I would not return to this restaurant.

Everything about our experience at Rare was a delight. The food and drinks were delicious and the service was great! We will definitely be coming back. read more Everything about our experience at Rare was a delight. The food and drinks were delicious and the service was great! We will definitely be coming back.

I regret trying this place out. I am fascinated how others could rate this place so highly. Maybe because the locals have a limited selection in town? I was vis... read more I regret trying this place out. I am fascinated how others could rate this place so highly. Maybe because the locals have a limited selection in town? I was visiting family in Peterborough and decided to take my wife out to celebrate our anniversary. I will summarize the pros and cons of this place, but in short; I would never recommend this place. If you looking for a premium dinning experience, then I suggest you go elsewhere (I.e. The Keg it 's nicer all around). This place just charges premium prices; without the premium experience. Pros: Lots of parking at the super market across the street. waitress was very friendly and efficient. Risotto, thick cut fries/wedges, Brussels sprout salad and pepper corn sauce was tasty. Whomever did their marketing pictures is brilliant. Made the place look much more than it is! Cons: Small, sparsely decorated dinning area, with basic seating. Other than a couple of nicely done features, it felt like I was in a friends basement. Music was so loud; I could barley hear the waitress or my wife. The menu is a piece of paper and was wet in places; like a cafeteria. Why not go online, like everyone else? The wine selection is limited and is missing a good number of typical options. No Merlot, Gammay, Cabernet, Syrah, Malbec, etc). Clearly the person ordering the wine is only catering to their own taste. The $14 special glass of Sangria I ordered was basically a fruit drink with a hint of wine. It tasted mostly of orange juice. the Steak was tasty and well cooked, but a poor cut, so there was a lot of waste. Certainly not worth $54. The dessert menu only has 2 options: doughnut or an ice cream. zero recognition of our celebration; even thou I made a point of highlighting!