Rare Society (University Heights)

North Park / Hillcrest · Modern Steakhouse

GOOGLE★ 4.5575 TRIPADVISOR★ 3.211Google: higher than 37% of venues in San Diego

The happy hour

Drinks

Classic Cocktail (Cosmopolitan, Margarita, Jungle Bird, Old Fashioned, Daiquiri) — $10
Wine by the Glass — $10
Beer — $5

Food

Half Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell — $24
Old Bay Shrimp Cocktail — $18
Ahi Tuna Tartare (cucumber, black sesame, avocado, jalapeño ponzu) — $20
Rare Society Wagyu Burger (truffle toma cheese, onion marmalade, truffle aioli) — $21
Truffle Fries — $10
French Fries — $7

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Chef Brad Wise's intimate steakhouse concept — a dark, moody dining room with an exceptional wagyu-focused menu and serious cocktail program. The convivial first-come bar creates a lively, unpretentious atmosphere that belies the extraordinary quality of the food at every price point.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Google: happy hour drinks
Google: happy hour food
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in San Diego, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.5 575 ratings ↗

In San Diego 112 rated venues At the median

4.2 THIS SPOT 4.5 4.8

Rated higher than 37% · tied with 30% · lower than 33% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues At the median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 23% · lower than 44% of the others · median ★ 4.5

TRIPADVISOR ★ 3.2 11 reviews ↗

In San Diego 100 rated venues Bottom quarter

THIS SPOT 3.2 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 0% · lower than 100% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Bottom quarter

1.0 2.5 THIS SPOT 3.2 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 3% · tied with <1% · lower than 97% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

4130 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103

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