Rare Society
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $2,500 for off-peak dates, and $3,000 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 100 seated guests
Now Booking Celebration and Rehearsal Dinners 2026
Our books are open for wedding, rehearsal and engagement dinners into 2026. Private Dining Room space available for groups 10-25.
About this venue
A Timeless Backdrop for Modern Love Stories Rare Society is a refined restaurant concept from the acclaimed Trust Restaurant Group and Chef + Restaurateur Brad Wise. Paying homage to the golden era of retro steakhouses, Rare Society keeps the echoes of vintage upscale dining alive while infusing a sharp touch of modernity. It offers a wedding setting defined by vintage glamour and a soulful, high-energy atmosphere. Inspired by the elegance of retro upscale dining, our venue keeps the echoes of the past alive while infusing a sharp touch of modernity into the design. It is an ideal destination for couples seeking a venue with deep character, warmth, and a sophisticated mid-century flair for any event along their wedding journey.
Our event spaces
Private Dining Room
Modern steakhouse elegance meets old school glamour, perfectly suited for wedding celebrations big and small.
Sink your teeth into Rare Society from Trust Restaurant Group, Chef + Restaurateur Brad Wise’s west coast-based restaurant concept that pays homage to retro steakhouses. Keeping alive the echoes of vintage upscale dining, Chef Wise has reshuffled the deck to infuse a touch of modernity into the concept adding a wood-fired grill for meats, an on-premise dry ager, a progressive cocktail program and sustainably-sourced seafood.
Guest capacity
14-25 Seated
15-30 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Engagement party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Seating for 10-25. Heavy velvet curtain to close off the space for privacy. Different table configurations available. Separate table for gifts or a cake if needed. Amazing cocktail list. Can accmodate all dietary restrictions, even though we are a steakhouse. We print custom menus for our dinners, with your logo, names or verbiage for the celebration.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Rare Society Terrace
An elevated steakhouse experience infused with vintage charm for all celebrations.
Sink your teeth into Rare Society from Trust Restaurant Group, Chef + Restaurateur Brad Wise’s west coast-based restaurant concept that pays homage to retro steakhouses. Keeping alive the echoes of vintage upscale dining, Chef Wise has reshuffled the deck to infuse a touch of modernity into the concept adding a wood-fired grill for meats, an on-premise dry ager, a progressive cocktail program and sustainably-sourced seafood.
Guest capacity
15-30 Seated
20-40 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Reception or seated dinners. We can do two tables of 15 side by side to seat 30 for a dinner, or one large table down the middle of the space. Heated and semi-covered.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Private Dining Room
Modern steakhouse elegance meets old school glamour, perfectly suited for wedding celebrations big and small.
Sink your teeth into Rare Society from Trust Restaurant Group, Chef + Restaurateur Brad Wise’s west coast-based restaurant concept that pays homage to retro steakhouses. Keeping alive the echoes of vintage upscale dining, Chef Wise has reshuffled the deck to infuse a touch of modernity into the concept adding a wood-fired grill for meats, an on-premise dry ager, a progressive cocktail program and sustainably-sourced seafood.
Guest capacity
14-25 Seated
15-30 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Engagement party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Seating for 10-25. Heavy velvet curtain to close off the space for privacy. Different table configurations available. Separate table for gifts or a cake if needed. Amazing cocktail list. Can accmodate all dietary restrictions, even though we are a steakhouse. We print custom menus for our dinners, with your logo, names or verbiage for the celebration.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Rare Society Terrace
An elevated steakhouse experience infused with vintage charm for all celebrations.
Sink your teeth into Rare Society from Trust Restaurant Group, Chef + Restaurateur Brad Wise’s west coast-based restaurant concept that pays homage to retro steakhouses. Keeping alive the echoes of vintage upscale dining, Chef Wise has reshuffled the deck to infuse a touch of modernity into the concept adding a wood-fired grill for meats, an on-premise dry ager, a progressive cocktail program and sustainably-sourced seafood.
Guest capacity
15-30 Seated
20-40 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Reception or seated dinners. We can do two tables of 15 side by side to seat 30 for a dinner, or one large table down the middle of the space. Heated and semi-covered.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by Rare Society
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Service staff
- Wifi
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