RARE, the acclaimed steakhouse at Quest Plus in Mimosa+ Filinvest, is one of the top dining destinations in Clark, Pampanga. It’s the ideal venue for special celebrations, especially if you’re craving premium steaks in an elegant setting. More than ever, Clark is proving itself to be a thriving food and leisure destination just a short two-hour drive from Manila. We celebrated Mother’s Day here, and these are the dishes and experiences we highly recommend:
about
Rare Bar & Grill offers a selection of steaks and dry-aged meats cooked to perfection from the charcoal grill and Josper oven, paired with handcrafted cocktails. Expect a personalized, interactive service that ensures a memorable dining experience.
RARE BAR & GRILL
📍 Ground Floor | Quest Plus Conference Center | Clark, Pampanga
⏰ Open Tuesday to Sunday | 3:00PM to 12:00 Midnight
☎️ +63 (45) 599-8000 | +63 998 587-8158
📸 @rarebarandgrillclark
🌐 https://www.questhotelsandresorts.com/clark/dining/rare-bar-grill
starters
RED WOOD SPRITZ ₱490
Inspired by the popular Italian Aperol Spritz, which originated in Venice in the 1950s, the Redwood Spritz adds a fruity and refreshing twist to this beloved aperitif. Our vibrant cocktail is a combination of vodka, raspberry liqueur, cherry soda, and sparkling wine.
We initially skipped the cocktails, expecting them to be overly sweet and more style than substance. Fortunately, we were proven wrong. The Redwood Spritz was well-balanced, refreshing, and expertly crafted—just the kind of drink that lifts your spirits and sets the stage for the steak feast ahead.
MUSHROOM CREAM SOUP ₱480
creamy fresh Paris button mushroom and sour cream
The mushroom soup is thick, creamy, and loaded with rich mushroom flavor—a comforting bowl that’s truly good for the soul.
The bread service featured a small baguette with a crisp crust and a soft, chewy center, served alongside herbed butter.
BEEF CHEEK “Bulalo” SOUP ₱750
beef broth with oven-baked bone marrow
This soup is quite unique—a single serving of hot bulalo soup with creamy bone marrow, perfect for growing kids—masarap!
CAESAR SALAD ₱780
with tiger prawn, romaine lettuce, pancetta, parmesan, fresh anchovies and Caesar’s dressing
The Caesar salad is also done well, with just the right Caesar dressing coating the lettuce, bits of pancetta, plenty of grated Parmesan, and a smoky note from the grilled tiger prawns.
BURRATA CHEESE ₱680
with cured ham prosciutto, arugula, and olive tapenade paste
Thinly sliced prosciutto with moist burrata cheese in the middle and fresh arugula makes for a perfect salad to stir your appetite.
SMOKED PAPRIKA GARLIC GAMBAS ₱690
sauteed with garlic and Spanish paprika served on toasted bread
Love their big gambas shrimp with paprika, garlic, and oil, where you can use the toasted bread to wipe off the sauce.
SEARED SALMON A with CRISPY HITO ₱600
with chilis, spring onions & ponzu sauce
Love this! The seared salmon had a good seared crust but was still not overcooked inside, with bits of crispy hito and ponzu.
steak
RARE BUTCHER BLOCK
₱ 6,280 (3 guests) / ₱9,680 (5 guests)
Veal Hanging Tender • Australian Striploin • Japanese Wagyu Belly
We were torn between the tomahawk and this signature butcher block, but we chose to try something unique, as a mix and match of meats, side dishes, and sauces is what makes the steak experience fun at RARE.
Japanese Wagyu Belly
The most premium steak, cooked medium rare with a nice grilled crust—you can taste the indulgent fat, paminsan-minsan lang.
Australian Striploin
I enjoyed the striploin more because I like the meaty taste of the beef, cooked medium rare, still juicy, with no need for sauce.
Veal Hanging Tender
I’m not used to the texture of the veal steak, but it is a good variety and satisfying meat option.
FINCA EL ORIGEN RESERVA, ₱1,980
Malbec, 2021, Mendoza, Argentina
Pair the steak with a good Malbec that cuts through the meatiness of the steak and adds umami layers to the experience.
Truffle Mac and Cheese ₱190
This was served in a small portion, but it was very good and full of cheesy truffle flavor, with a torched cheese topping.
ATLANTIC SEA BASS (GRILLED OR SEARED) ₱1,980
Cauliflower puree, spinach, oyster mushroom & sauce vierge
We like to mix our steak with a bit of sea bass or salmon, and we like our fish grilled on a bed of cauliflower purée.
King Oyster Mushrooms ₱190
Love the charred edges of the sliced big mushrooms—smooth with seared edges.
Spinach (sauteed/creamed) (₱170)
The creamed spinach tastes so good.
desserts
Coconut and White Chocolate Fabergé with Cream and Mango (₱350)
The best dessert! Quite innovative with egg-shaped coconut and white chocolate that you crack and mix with mango and textures.
Tiramisu (₱340)
I still like my tiramisu in classic form, but I like the deconstructed innovation.
Lemon & Calamansi Tart (₱210)
A citrusy, sweet, satisfying dessert to refresh the palate and a good ending to the steak experience.
Strawberry Creamy Cheesecake (₱305)
Moms get a free strawberry cheesecake dessert, and simple greetings like this matter for special occasions.
final thoughts
Overall, we love the RARE steak experience for our Mother’s Day celebration! All the food was good and executed well using the Josper oven, and the starters were light and built up the appetite until the main steak was served. We would recommend starting with the Beef Cheek Bulalo for soup, Seared Salmon with Crispy Hito for starters, getting the Rare Butcher Block for sharing with the family, and the Coconut and White Chocolate Fabergé with Cream and Mango for dessert. The steak ambiance is upscale, casual fine vibe with a see-through kitchen where you can see how your steaks are cooked. Service is friendly, and the quality of food is at par with the Manila experience—you won’t feel like you are in the province of Pampanga. Budget about ₱2,800/head.
Congratulations to RARE and the culinary team for an awesome steak experience in Clark, Pampanga!
RARE BAR & GRILL
📍 Ground Floor | Quest Plus Conference Center | Clark, Pampanga
⏰ Open Tuesday to Sunday | 3:00PM to 12:00 Midnight
☎️ +63 (45) 599-8000 | +63 998 587-8158
📸 @rarebarandgrillclark
🌐 https://www.questhotelsandresorts.com/clark/dining/rare-bar-grill
Live an Awesome Life with Christ,
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Disclosure: This article was written entirely by a human—reflecting my own biases, opinions, and insights—with grammar and clarity checked using AI assistance. Thank you to Quest+ Clark for hosting us.
p.s. love the photo souvenir for the moms. A great place for Father’s Day this June 21.
