| ambiance |
96.14999771118164% positive |
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rooftop bar with no cover and the best view of any other bar. ”
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Cozy atmosphere and a great Jazz quartet. ”
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great rooftop for cocktails with views of the city and then a fabulous burger joint down below. ”
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The service was extremely friendly, ambience was impressive and the food was fabulous. ”
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sexy atmosphere with great service will make this my new home. ”
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After dinner we had drinks at Rare View on the roof and the view was incredible & the scene was amazing. ”
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Great, cozy atmosphere on a chilly day. ”
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amazing view. ”
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We went for a work dinner and I would have preferred a younger, hipper crowd and atmosphere but for a nice dinner with tasty and relatively inexpensive burgers, this place is really good. ”
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was very impressed with Rare and loved their roof deck, Rare View (amazing views of the city!) ”
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Best hamburgers in town, best atmosphere, Best ambience. ”
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Atmoshpere was fun. ”
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The atmosphere is always great and the staff friendly and helpful. ”
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With a dark, sexy ambiance and buzzing small bar chatter, the atmosphere is surprisingly sharp. ”
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But enjoy the ambience , the music etc etc. ”
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The food is phenomenal, the service is outstanding & the atmosphere cannot be beat. ”
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Not only was the beer cold, the service great and the food out of this world - but the atmosphere is casual, yet sophisticated. ”
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fun, relaxed bar area and restaurant next to it - good, small burgers and calamari is great too. ”
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cant imagine eating a burger anywhere else, and after dinner the view on the roof is great for unwinding and having a cocktail ”
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Before dinner we had drinks at Rare View on the roof which has an amazing view of the city and is the quintessential place to share cocktails with friends! ”
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As a frequent visitor, because of business, I am continually looking for an affordable, yet comfortable restraunt/bar in the city. ”
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Delicious food, exemplary service and incredible ambiance. ”
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.... Great atmosphere. ”
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While it's true the drinks upstairs are a little pricey, it's worth it to take in the view on the roof and then go downstairs to the bar for a more reasonably priced apricot martini. ”
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The staff is very friendly, atmosphere is relaxing (but fun!) ”
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The service here is great and the decor is cozy. ”
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| dessert |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Sat at 6:30pm - ordered a full dinner - drinks, appetizers, entree, dessert & coffee (over $100+). ”
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For dessert, the chocolate bread pudding is a terrific indulgence to be shared. ”
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The M&M burger is delicious only there are no M&M's anywhere near the thing which is bad because i like chocolate. ”
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| drinks |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Great burgers, amazing roof top bar ”
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After dinner we had drinks at Rare View on the roof and the view was incredible & the scene was amazing. ”
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the new bar on the roof-- Rare View is STUNNING! ”
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The prices were average for food, but the drinks were expensive. ”
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we sat at a bar table and had burgers and fries with awesome toppings and dips for the fries. ”
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rooftop bar with no cover and the best view of any other bar. ”
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The upstairs roof deck bar is great when the weather is nice but during prime times (Thursday night happy hours) be prepared to wait. ”
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Before dinner we had drinks at Rare View on the roof which has an amazing view of the city and is the quintessential place to share cocktails with friends! ”
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great, convenient neighborhood spot for a lite bite and a beer! ”
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fun, relaxed bar area and restaurant next to it - good, small burgers and calamari is great too. ”
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Great roof deck bar, overpriced bar food ”
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With a dark, sexy ambiance and buzzing small bar chatter, the atmosphere is surprisingly sharp. ”
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And drinks are WAY overpriced. ”
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great rooftop for cocktails with views of the city and then a fabulous burger joint down below. ”
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Sat at 6:30pm - ordered a full dinner - drinks, appetizers, entree, dessert & coffee (over $100+). ”
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As a frequent visitor, because of business, I am continually looking for an affordable, yet comfortable restraunt/bar in the city. ”
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While it's true the drinks upstairs are a little pricey, it's worth it to take in the view on the roof and then go downstairs to the bar for a more reasonably priced apricot martini. ”
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None of us were able to get drinks in a timely fashion, and the bartender was EXTREMELY rude to us. ”
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While we enjoyed our experience, we did have one complaint....2 burger/sandwiches, a french fry appetizer and 3 beers and we left with an $80 tab. ”
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service was downright awful, the menu items were not prepared properly, and when we asked to speak to someone about it we were basically ignored by the waitress who did not even ask if we wanted more to drink during our "meal" if you can call it that. ”
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Not only was the beer cold, the service great and the food out of this world - but the atmosphere is casual, yet sophisticated. ”
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The rooftop bar staff is nice eye candy, but rude! ”
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Couple that w/a super friendly and attentive staff (both waiters & bar keeps), and excellent prices, and you're in for a great treat. ”
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Also the drinks are ridiculously expensive. ”
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| food quality |
88.43999862670898% positive |
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Not only was the food incredible but the service was great too. ”
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acquaint yourself with the wonderful food they ”
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Rare is one of the rarest things: Affordable food in a neighborhood not known for affordable options. ”
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have to say this is absolutely the best burger I have had in NY or anywhere else. ”
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The burgers are big and juicy, with a variety of flavors and opportunities. ”
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Great food ”
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great sweet potato fries, good burgers and they serve hoegarden ”
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The veggie burger is great as well as the Kobe beach. ”
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heard good things about the burgers here and expected some sort of amazing taste. ”
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The dipping sauces were tasty and quite different from one another, allowing for a variety of tastings. ”
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The food was excellent, I practically licked my plate clean. ”
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Great burgers, amazing roof top bar ”
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It was too small for the burger and almost hard in a stale sense. ”
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It's refreshing to find a restaurant with a cool vibe, delicious food and friendly service. ”
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You can only describe their HUGE basket of fries with 3 different dipping sauces as AMAZING. ”
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For dessert, the chocolate bread pudding is a terrific indulgence to be shared. ”
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The onion rings were crunchy and had just the right saltiness and the french fries were also quite tasty. ”
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Service was just so bad, I might as well have been at a fast food joint. ”
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Must go, best burgers in the city! ”
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Great burger but expensive ”
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service was downright awful, the menu items were not prepared properly, and when we asked to speak to someone about it we were basically ignored by the waitress who did not even ask if we wanted more to drink during our "meal" if you can call it that. ”
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The bison burger was delicious as was the mexican burger. ”
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It came with a well dressed salad AND a big bowl of fruit (which we dipped in the Honey Maple sauce- I'll explain later) ”
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The prices were average for food, but the drinks were expensive. ”
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The burger was pretty good, but I still contend Island Burger is simply the best NYC has to offer. ”
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The spinach, side of fries, and house salad were all disappointing. ”
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The waitstaff was very rude, it was impossible to get my water refilled, they messed up the check, they messed up the order, and to top it all off, the burgers were WAY overcooked. ”
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What a great place to hang out after a great meal. ”
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have had several and believe it or not my favorite is the Chicken Burger withthe sun dried tomato spead. ”
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HUGE portions), we ordered the sweet potato fries which were really good and came with this Honey Maple sauce that honestly could induce an org@sm (we even dipped the fruit in it and my friend put some on her waffles) ”
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look for almost the same price as a 2 bigMac meal you can get an amazing dinner at rare. ”
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Lunch: we were all excited for "the best burger ever" and we all walked away saying that they were "just ok" and extremely slow (it was almost a 2 hour lunch). ”
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The best turkey burger I've ever had was at Rare and I would highly recommend the sweet potato fries. ”
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We went for a work dinner and I would have preferred a younger, hipper crowd and atmosphere but for a nice dinner with tasty and relatively inexpensive burgers, this place is really good. ”
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thought the meat was perfect, but that was it. ”
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Truly the best burgers in the city! ”
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While the burgers were good, I can make better at home, and certainly don't need the rude treatment and poor service at Rare. ”
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had been looking forward to going to Rare to enjoy the fried pickles and burgers. ”
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If you like burgers, eat here, but eat fast! ”
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The M&M burger is delicious only there are no M&M's anywhere near the thing which is bad because i like chocolate. ”
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The menu of burgers is huge, but they're all done well. ”
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My personal fav for burgers is still Wollensky's Grill, but Rare can hold its own. ”
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no nonsense just great burgers and fries and salads! ”
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But seeing as they should be doing MUCH better than they are currently (lots of tourists at night, empty during day), I'll do my part to clue other red meat lovers in on this great new burger place. ”
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The Ahi Tuna burger was also great. ”
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I'm a burger man, and thought I new a good burger, then I had one here. ”
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The potential for a terrible meal greatly outweighs the the marginal enjoyment that could come from a good meal. ”
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The burgers at Rare are great as well as the basket of mixed fries. ”
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The sweet potato fries was not that good also. ”
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The burger, to my taste, was quite good, and was helped by the excellent roll on which it was served (I think the menu said the rolls are from Eli's). ”
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great rooftop for cocktails with views of the city and then a fabulous burger joint down below. ”
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The burgers were really good especially the salmon burger. ”
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Not only was the beer cold, the service great and the food out of this world - but the atmosphere is casual, yet sophisticated. ”
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There are all sort of burgers to choose from though I usually go for the Classic and then add on any of the numberous great toppings. ”
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The food was pretty good, but I will never go back as they treat their fictional customers much better than their actual ones. ”
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like the chicken burger. ”
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The food is great and the service is excellent. ”
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FYI, Rare has the best burger I have had in a long time (blows corner bistro away) and the scene in this place was awesome. ”
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might not eat meat but I can proudly say the best veggie burger in NYC is at Rare! ”
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The salads are great -- try the caesar, it's a meal in itself. ”
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used to be a regular at Rare, best burgers in the city! ”
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Let's start with the food: Hands-down, the best burgers in the City. ”
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If you like burgers you have to go to this place! ”
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fun, relaxed bar area and restaurant next to it - good, small burgers and calamari is great too. ”
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we were starving and it was SO hard to watch and smell everyone around us eating this amazing food. ”
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Dry and tasteless meat. ”
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good food, slightly older crowd ”
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All in all, it was a RARE treat to have such a good burger ”
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Hands down, Rare has the best burgers in town. ”
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The burger was great even though it didn't come with fries. ”
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Great roof deck bar, overpriced bar food ”
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EVERY time I am there we are treated very well and the food is consistently great! ”
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loved my burger. ”
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While I WILL say, the waffle itself was a bit dry (next time, I'd totally get the french toast, also served with the bananas), the bananas on this thing were INCREDIBLE! ”
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sweet potato fries were excellent, and i don't think they do the kobe burger original style anymore. ”
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The fries are decent. ”
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The food isn't THAT good to charge such crazy prices for burgers. ”
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have never seen such an amazing variety of burgers. ”
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It is very difficult to find a restaurant with a cool vibe, absolutely no pretension and superb food. ”
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Good burgers but kinda expensive ”
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My husband likes the burger salad and the salmon burger as well, and I just had the ahi tuna salad which is a another great burger alternative. ”
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Best burger ever! ”
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The burgers are fabulous -- I usually get the Rare Classic with mushrooms and sautéed onions. ”
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The kobe burger and the crab burger were so unique and delicious. ”
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Highly reccomend to anyone looking for a laid back evening, with good food. ”
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The food was amazing, the service terrific and the fries were the BEST! ”
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Delicious food, exemplary service and incredible ambiance. ”
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cant imagine eating a burger anywhere else, and after dinner the view on the roof is great for unwinding and having a cocktail ”
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The service was extremely friendly, ambience was impressive and the food was fabulous. ”
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the french fries were good, but the burger was marginal, thus the title of my review. ”
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The burger trio was delicious, a must try! ”
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The food is phenomenal, the service is outstanding & the atmosphere cannot be beat. ”
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we sat at a bar table and had burgers and fries with awesome toppings and dips for the fries. ”
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The food, service and management are always great. ”
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But the best was the burgers, two Rare classics, with sweet-potato fries. ”
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While we enjoyed our experience, we did have one complaint....2 burger/sandwiches, a french fry appetizer and 3 beers and we left with an $80 tab. ”
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My friend and I both order the burger to be medium. ”
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For burgers and a great place to meet women Rare and Rare View is the place to be. ”
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| menu variety |
87.5% positive |
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have never seen such an amazing variety of burgers. ”
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The burger, to my taste, was quite good, and was helped by the excellent roll on which it was served (I think the menu said the rolls are from Eli's). ”
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The dipping sauces were tasty and quite different from one another, allowing for a variety of tastings. ”
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The burgers are big and juicy, with a variety of flavors and opportunities. ”
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service was downright awful, the menu items were not prepared properly, and when we asked to speak to someone about it we were basically ignored by the waitress who did not even ask if we wanted more to drink during our "meal" if you can call it that. ”
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Rare is one of the rarest things: Affordable food in a neighborhood not known for affordable options. ”
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Very creative menu and selections. ”
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The menu of burgers is huge, but they're all done well. ”
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| overall |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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We went for a work dinner and I would have preferred a younger, hipper crowd and atmosphere but for a nice dinner with tasty and relatively inexpensive burgers, this place is really good. ”
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What a great place to hang out after a great meal. ”
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For burgers and a great place to meet women Rare and Rare View is the place to be. ”
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had been perusing CitySearch for a good brunch place around Grand Central. ”
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FYI, Rare has the best burger I have had in a long time (blows corner bistro away) and the scene in this place was awesome. ”
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But seeing as they should be doing MUCH better than they are currently (lots of tourists at night, empty during day), I'll do my part to clue other red meat lovers in on this great new burger place. ”
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The people were nice but the place is too expensive for what you get. ”
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This is a great restaurant. ”
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this summer the roof was a great after dinner place to unwind. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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The place just feels good - something different, don't know if it was the music or lights or something else, but we will be back very soon. ”
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The food was pretty good, but I will never go back as they treat their fictional customers much better than their actual ones. ”
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| service |
72.22000122070312% positive |
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The atmosphere is always great and the staff friendly and helpful. ”
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great welcome, Good service! ”
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Be prepared for slow service on a busy night. ”
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From walking in the door, being promptly seated, very friendly staff, who went out of they're way to serve. ”
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The service was fabulous. ”
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The food was amazing, the service terrific and the fries were the BEST! ”
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Delicious food, exemplary service and incredible ambiance. ”
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The people were nice but the place is too expensive for what you get. ”
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The service was extremely friendly, ambience was impressive and the food was fabulous. ”
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Extremely disappointing service ”
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sexy atmosphere with great service will make this my new home. ”
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The food, service and management are always great. ”
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Atmosphere and service very good. ”
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The waitress was really nice and helpful. ”
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Every good restaurant in town has slow service when they're busy. ”
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Our waitress was very attentive and the busboys noticed anything and everything they could pick up off the table (the paper holding the rolled up napkins, the paper from the straws, a used, dirty napkin, etc.). ”
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Oh yeah the service here is incredible always always always on point. ”
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Couple that w/a super friendly and attentive staff (both waiters & bar keeps), and excellent prices, and you're in for a great treat. ”
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rude manager ”
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Not only was the food incredible but the service was great too. ”
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was also impressed with how friendly the owners of this place were which is a "rare" find in this city! ”
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Not only was the beer cold, the service great and the food out of this world - but the atmosphere is casual, yet sophisticated. ”
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The rooftop bar staff is nice eye candy, but rude! ”
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This place is hot and service can be slow. ”
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On top of that, the manager was extremely rude. ”
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While the burgers were good, I can make better at home, and certainly don't need the rude treatment and poor service at Rare. ”
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It's refreshing to find a restaurant with a cool vibe, delicious food and friendly service. ”
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The service here is great and the decor is cozy. ”
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The service and attention was great. ”
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The food is great and the service is excellent. ”
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service was downright awful, the menu items were not prepared properly, and when we asked to speak to someone about it we were basically ignored by the waitress who did not even ask if we wanted more to drink during our "meal" if you can call it that. ”
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The waitstaff was very rude, it was impossible to get my water refilled, they messed up the check, they messed up the order, and to top it all off, the burgers were WAY overcooked. ”
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The service was good and our waitress very friendly. ”
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The restaurant is beautiful and the staff are friendly and delightful. ”
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None of us were able to get drinks in a timely fashion, and the bartender was EXTREMELY rude to us. ”
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One of the owners, I think his name was Ross, was really nice and the service was great. ”
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It was also cramped and the service was a bit slow. ”
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The staff is very friendly, atmosphere is relaxing (but fun!) ”
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The food is phenomenal, the service is outstanding & the atmosphere cannot be beat. ”
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| value |
52.779998779296875% positive |
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HUGE portions), we ordered the sweet potato fries which were really good and came with this Honey Maple sauce that honestly could induce an org@sm (we even dipped the fruit in it and my friend put some on her waffles) ”
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Also the drinks are ridiculously expensive. ”
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Great burger but expensive ”
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The food isn't THAT good to charge such crazy prices for burgers. ”
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The prices were average for food, but the drinks were expensive. ”
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Great roof deck bar, overpriced bar food ”
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As a frequent visitor, because of business, I am continually looking for an affordable, yet comfortable restraunt/bar in the city. ”
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2) Drinks are overpriced. ”
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Rare is one of the rarest things: Affordable food in a neighborhood not known for affordable options. ”
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4) Everything is overpriced. ”
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We went for a work dinner and I would have preferred a younger, hipper crowd and atmosphere but for a nice dinner with tasty and relatively inexpensive burgers, this place is really good. ”
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look for almost the same price as a 2 bigMac meal you can get an amazing dinner at rare. ”
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The people were nice but the place is too expensive for what you get. ”
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And drinks are WAY overpriced. ”
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While it's true the drinks upstairs are a little pricey, it's worth it to take in the view on the roof and then go downstairs to the bar for a more reasonably priced apricot martini. ”
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Couple that w/a super friendly and attentive staff (both waiters & bar keeps), and excellent prices, and you're in for a great treat. ”
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Good burgers but kinda expensive ”
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The menu of burgers is huge, but they're all done well. ”
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| wait time |
45.0% positive |
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couple sitting next to us who live in the neighborhood said they enjoy the club and it's the best addition to the neighborhood in a long time. ”
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Service was a little slow but overall a not-too-crowded, relaxing place to meet a friend for lunch to catch up. ”
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This place is hot and service can be slow. ”
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Every good restaurant in town has slow service when they're busy. ”
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Be prepared for slow service on a busy night. ”
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Rare is truly one of the best restaurants that I have been to an a long time. ”
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It was also cramped and the service was a bit slow. ”
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Lunch: we were all excited for "the best burger ever" and we all walked away saying that they were "just ok" and extremely slow (it was almost a 2 hour lunch). ”
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3) Service is slow. ”
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FYI, Rare has the best burger I have had in a long time (blows corner bistro away) and the scene in this place was awesome. ”
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