HIGHEST-RATED FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE STEAKHOUSE IN BOSTON
In an elegant room with stunning views, Forbes Travel Guide recognized Rare as the highest-rated steakhouse in Boston.
Rare Steakhouse at Encore Boston Harbor redefines the classic steakhouse experience. Rare features the most uniquely curated steak program in New England, including exclusive Japanese cuts from Kobe and the Kagoshima prefecture, as well as American wagyu. Our aged steaks and chops are procured from the finest Midwestern ranchers.
One of less than 10 restaurants nationwide with true Kobe beef, Rare is the sole registered Kobe Beef Federation user in Massachusetts. Steaks are aged in our custom-built dry aging cabinet and served alongside a choice of creatively inspired side dishes. Additionally, a sommelier curated wine list, hard-to-find bourbons, scotch, and cognac selections round out the menu for the perfect steakhouse experience.
A carefully curated 300-label wine list is a wine lovers’ playground with selections from around the world, focusing on renowned winemakers and coveted grapes from California and France. The list is a perfect complement to the offerings of expertly charred steaks, hard-to-find Japanese Wagyu, including Kobe beef from the Hyogo Prefecture and fresh local seafood.
Named after the uniqueness of its steak program, Rare’s elegant dining room showcases stunning views overlooking the Harborwalk and Mystic River. The gold-and-cream decor is a stunning departure from the dark-toned hues for which steakhouses are known. Contemporary chairs and spacious tables add to the chic and glamorous vibe. Floor-to-ceiling windows reveal an al fresco dining terrace. Rare’s intimate private dining room provides one of the most sought-after private dining experiences in the city.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday through Sunday 5–10 p.m.
Dress Code
Resort elegant.
Age Guidelines
Children under five are not permitted.
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LOCATION
First Floor
One Broadway, Everett, MA 02149
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IN THE KITCHEN WITH
Christopher Rosenberg is the Executive Chef of Rare Steakhouse and Rare Lounge at Encore Boston Harbor, where he brings a refined, detail-driven approach to the highest rated Forbes Travel Guide steakhouse in Boston.
Christopher’s culinary journey began at just 15 years old, working as a line cook at a small breakfast spot on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Making fresh bagels each morning sparked a lifelong passion for cooking. After graduating from culinary school in Santa Monica, he moved to Hollywood and immersed himself in a wide range of kitchens, from French bistros and wood-fired Italian restaurants to masa-driven tortilla programs and intimate pasta houses. Christopher deliberately sought out environments that challenged and inspired him, staying perpetually hungry for knowledge.
That curiosity eventually led him to join Wolfgang Puck’s team at CUT in Beverly Hills, where the restaurant earned a Michelin Star in 2020. He later transitioned into luxury hospitality, serving as Executive Chef at Hotel Oceana, a beachfront property in Santa Monica, and as Executive Sous Chef at Hotel Per La in downtown Los Angeles.
At the core of Christopher’s leadership philosophy is a commitment to learning and teaching. He believes in listening deeply, sharing knowledge generously, and explaining the “why” behind every technique empowering cooks to grow, adapt, and lead with confidence. Two principles guide his kitchens: refinement, the constant pursuit of better execution, and elevation, pushing each dish to become something extraordinary.
While culinary school laid the foundation, it is Christopher’s real-world experience across cuisines, concepts, and luxury properties that has shaped his approach to both food and leadership. Now based in Boston, he spends his days off exploring the city neighborhood by neighborhood, riding the T, discovering new flavors, and embracing New England’s seasonal beauty from fall afternoons on Boston Common to coastal escapes from Maine to Cape Cod.
“Rare sets itself apart from the other steakhouses in Boston with impeccable decor, an outstanding staff, and some of the best cuts of steak you'll ever have, including Kobe and Wagyu. The views are…outstanding and the bar is gorgeous.”
-- WALLACE BOW
The restaurants at Encore Boston Harbor offer exceptional group and private dining with renowned chefs who are actually in their kitchens preparing your cuisine. Some chefs lend their name to a restaurant, ours call them home. With a large variety of cuisines and atmospheres to choose from, we can help you plan a social event, client dinner, company gathering, welcome reception, or other occasion specially created to suit your group.
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