RARE Steak Championship

RARE Steak Championship 2026 Tour Lineup Is Here! A steak town at its roots, RARE is centered around the juicy cuts of the Wild West. It was one of our favorite events we’ve attended!
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ATL | DAL | NY | DEN | DAL | PHX
Unlimited premium steak cuts & cocktails
Created by DiningOut
Visit the link in our profile to see when we’re coming to your city KICK OFF YOUR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WITH THE DENVER STEAK CHAMPIONSHIPS THURSDAY, MAY 25TH!

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Who doesn't love a thick, tender slice of prime beef? For one evening, the best restaurants in the city will come together and dish up their

highest quality steak bites paired perfectly with steak-worthy cocktails. RARE serves as a one-of-a-kind competition among Denver's finest steakhouses. Pitted head-to-head, 25 of the region's most acclaimed steak purveyors will put their grilling expertise to the test as they vie for the title of Top Steak. You can help decide which steak reigns supreme, as competitors aim to garner the most votes from a panel of professional judges and our festival attendees. Chefs can try to win the hearts of the city's steak lovers with a tried-and-true classic in the "Traditional Steak" category, or throw caution to the wind and get inventive in the "Creative Steak" category. To up the ante, all restaurants will enter a signature cocktail to complement their plates, because what's a great steak without something delicious to wash it down? Calling carnivores from across the state, get ready to sink your teeth into the juiciest evening of 2023 at Denver's own steak championships.

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The 2022 "RARE" The Denver Steak Championship Winners are...

JUDGES CHOICE

Traditional
1st Place: Citizen Rail
2nd Place: GQue Champioonship BBQ
3rd place: EDGE Restaurant

Creative
1st Place: Guard and Grace
2nd Place: Avelina
3rd place: Ultreia

Surf, The Denver Seafood Challenge
1st Place: Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar
2nd Place: A5 Steakhouse
3rd place: Mizu izakaya

Cocktail
1st Place: The Fifth String | Flor De Cana
2nd Place: Forget Me Not | William Grant and Son
3rd place: STK Steakhouse | Diageo

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

Traditional
1st Place: 801 Chophouse
2nd Place: STK Steakhouse
3rd Place: Edge Reataurant

Creative
1st Place: TIE! Great Divide Brewery and Roadhouse / Urban Farmer
2nd Place: Eddie merlots prime aged beef and seafood
3rd Place: Monarch Casino and Resort

Surf, The Denver Seafood Challenge
1st place: Denver Poke Company
2nd Place: Mizu Izakaya
3rd Place: Jax Fish house and oyster bar

Cocktail
1st Place: STK Steakhouse
2nd Place: Great Divide Brewery and Roadhouse
3rd Place: Kona Grille

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WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT RARE:

"RARE is like no other foodie event that we've seen in Denver. The DiningOut team blew us away with their exceptional attention to detail, food quality and service. We are already looking forward to 2022!"

"RARE was an elevated food event, with a fun mix of bites and booze. The venue and set-up allowed for big crowds without ever feeling crowded, and the whole party felt stylish with a summertime swagger."

“The experience itself was incredible I loved that it was more intimate than the other events and that I didn’t feel pressure to make it to all the stalls within the first vip hour before everything gets super crowded. The restaurant choices were also excellent and the food was amazing! “

“We had a blast! We were so impressed that is was the first year of this event. Thanks for including us.”

09/09/2026

🍺 TOMORROW, Modelo USA & steak are calling!

Join us at Industry City for cold Modelo flowing all night alongside incredible steak, cocktails, and a live chef competition. 🥩🔥

Modelo in hand. Steak on the plate. NYC’s biggest steak showdown.

📍 Industry City 
⏰ 6–10 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets now.

09/08/2026

🥩 Steak history is being served at RARE this Thursday.

Featuring some of the best cuts from Snake River Farms. Since the 1980s, they’ve been raising Japanese Wagyu in the American West, pioneering the rich marbling, tenderness and flavor that made American Wagyu a culinary icon.

Now, their finest cuts are hitting the grills at 25+ of New York’s best steakhouses.

🔥 Unlimited steak
🍸 Cocktails + live entertainment
🏆 One epic steak showdown

September 10 • Industry City, Brooklyn

Come hungry.

09/02/2026

One night. Unlimited steak. And some very good company behind the bar in New York. 🥩🥃

We’re excited to welcome Heaven Hill Brands as an official sponsor of RARE Steak Championship.

Leading the pours? Elijah Craig, T E Q U I L A O C H O, and deepeddyvodka.

Expect 25+ steakhouses, unlimited steak, craft cocktails, music, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass.

Come hungry. We’ll handle the rest.

📍 Industry City, Brooklyn
🗓️ September 10, 2026

08/26/2026

Stock your bar while you’re at RARE New York at Industry City with Union Square Wines & Spirits. 🥃

Sample premium beer, wine & spirits throughout the festival, then scan the Stock Your Bar QR codes to unlock exclusive ticket-holder pricing on your favorites.

Build your bar cart, and Union Square Wines & Spirits will have your order ready for pickup or delivery after the festival.

Basically: taste it at RARE, then take it home. 🍷

08/24/2026

25+ steakhouses. Unlimited steak. Signature cocktails. One very serious question: who makes the best steak in Phoenix? 🥩🔥

RARE Steak & Cocktails lands at Salt River Fields on November 12, bringing Phoenix’s top steakhouses together for a night of classic cuts, creative steak bites, cocktail pairings, live entertainment, and a whole lot of competition.

And yes, you get to help decide who takes home the win.

🥩 Unlimited steak sampling
🍸 Signature cocktail pairings
🏆 Vote for your favorites
🎶 Live entertainment

📍 Salt River Fields
📅 November 12 | 6–10 PM | 21+

Steak plans > dinner plans. Tap the link in bio to get on the list.

08/18/2026

POV: You’re watching Togyushi do what it does best. 🥩👀

This Midtown Japanese spot is all about the artistry of premium Japanese wagyu, led by certified Wagyu Master Chef Ken Yamasaki and backed by serious technique and Japanese hospitality.

Now they’re stepping into the RARE Steak Championship alongside 24 of New York’s top steakhouses.

September 10. Industry City. Let the steak showdown begin. 🔥

🎟️ Unlimited steak + cocktails
🏆 25 restaurants competing for steak supremacy
⏰ 6–10 PM | 21+

08/13/2026

NYC, we have a beef with you. 🥩

And it’s a delicious one.

On September 10, 25+ of New York’s top steakhouses go head-to-head at RARE for an all-out steak showdown. Unlimited bites, signature cocktail pairings, live entertainment, and plenty of reasons to loosen your belt.

Traditional vs. Creative. Chef vs. Chef. Steak vs. steak.

You’re the judge. 👀

📍 Industry City 
📅 September 10 | 6–10 PM
🎟️ Tickets → link in bio

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