Rare Steak & Seafood is a unique fine dining restaurant located at 1595 I Street NW in downtown Washington, DC. This classic American steakhouse brings the rustic, Midwestern charm of its other two locations to our Nation’s Capital, creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere and experience for diners. HR Construction had the honor of recreating this concept from scratch, transforming an empty space into the grand, two-story restaurant.
RARE Steakhouse and Tavern, Washington DC
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
- Category: Hospitality
- Location: Washington, DC
- Owner/Client: Nobel Chef Hospitality
- Architect: SAINT
- Contract Value: $3.75 Million
- Duration: 5 Months
- Award: 2018 Ernest Wiemann
Top Job Competition
PROJECT DETAILS
- Completed the 9,300 square-foot build-out of an existing building shell
- Created two levels with separate design elements, connected by a grand entry staircase with spiral detail, antique-brushed finish, brass handrails, and millwork guardrail
- Built structural framed elevated bar and entry platforms
- Constructed the restaurant’s three feature bars: the main bar, raw bar, and piano bar
- Created two private dining rooms with coffered ceilings & wall-to-wall millwork; raised panel & column wraps throughout
- Installed a reclaimed rustic oak herringbone floor on the first floor and an engineered rustic oak floor on the second floor
- Constructed built-in millwork banquettes & circular booths
- Installed a complete CaptiveAir make-up air & exhaust system, eleven new air handling units with cut heaters, and a central Marlin dimming system controlling all LED strip, sconce, pendant, and chandelier lighting
- Constructed 2,000 square-foot back of the house
- Built a wine display system with three self-contained wine refrigeration units along with walk-in coolers
