Some of the menu has been merged with Temptation, its sister restaurant next door. The Rare space is vacant.

We have eaten at both Rare and Temptation numerous times as repeat island locals (20+ years) and we always included Rare on our must visit list for those who can afford a cut above. Arrived last night at 8:00PM. It took over 2 hours for...More

Talk about a restaurant that has gone downhill. Rare used to be in a class by itself when it came to steakhouses on St. Maarten, but now it's nothing more than okay and for it's price, that is not okay. When we got the restaurant...More

We had eaten at Rare before and knew it was OK. We went to Cupecoy to get some cash from the Casino and decided to have dinnner there. We split the Foie Gras and a bone in ribeye. Both were very good. The service is...More

We went I Rare after a recommendation from a pit boss at the Hollywood Casino and we are so glad we did!! Our experience from start to finish for our entire group of 9 was amazing. We had a private outside table where we never...More

This restaurant can complete with anything worldwide!! St. Maarten should be proud of chef Dino. He is top notch.

We dine at Rare every year when we visit St Maarten. Always a great experiance. Great foor and service if a bit pricey.

Restaurant decor was very nice - "American" and with welcome A/C. The options are varied, from raw to cooked options to smaller tapas. However, the ingredients that were used in combination seemed very strange and at times off-putting and oddly juxtaposed. The prices were also...More

Rare has a nice cozy atmosphere. We always share the onion soup since its such a large bowl. The onion soup is expensive $15 but well worth it. Cheese biscuits served with olive oil for dipping is so good. The Osso Buco is very favorful...More

nothing special, just went there to cool off in a/c. Portions small ! not a large choice of entrees on menu. for a restaurant considered upscale it could use a face lift !