Atlanta's RARE Steak Championship Returns to Pullman Yards

Top restaurants compete for best traditional steak, best creative steak, and best cocktail at the high-energy culinary event.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:00pm

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A vibrant, silkscreen-style illustration of a juicy steak repeated in a grid pattern, using bold neon colors and heavy black outlines to capture the energy and excitement of the RARE Steak Championship event.The RARE Steak Championship brings the energy and creativity of Atlanta's top restaurants to Pullman Yards for a high-voltage culinary competition.Atlanta Today

The iconic RARE Steak Championship is making its Atlanta debut on April 9, turning Pullman Yards into a high-voltage culinary arena where more than 25 of the city's top restaurants will compete for red meat supremacy. Participating restaurants include Tio Lucho's, Kevin Rathbun Steak and Canoe. At the end of the event, awards will be given for best traditional steak, best creative steak and best cocktail.

Why it matters

RARE blends the refinement of a steakhouse tasting with the pulse of a late-night warehouse party, offering Atlantans a unique opportunity to sample the city's best steak dishes and cocktails in a high-energy, festival-like atmosphere.

The details

More than 25 of Atlanta's top restaurants will compete at the RARE Steak Championship, including Tio Lucho's, Kevin Rathbun Steak, and Canoe. The event will feature unlimited steak tastings, craft cocktails, curated wine and beer pairings, and live music.

  • The RARE Steak Championship will take place on April 9, 2026.
  • The event runs from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

The players

Pullman Yards

The event venue, a historic industrial site in Atlanta that has been transformed into a mixed-use development featuring restaurants, shops, and event spaces.

Tio Lucho's

A participating restaurant known for its high-quality steak dishes.

Kevin Rathbun Steak

A participating restaurant owned by renowned Atlanta chef Kevin Rathbun.

Canoe

A participating restaurant located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, known for its upscale steak offerings.

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The takeaway

The RARE Steak Championship offers Atlantans a unique opportunity to indulge in the city's best steak dishes and cocktails in a high-energy, festival-like atmosphere, showcasing the culinary talent and creativity of the local restaurant community.