Mexico has captured the heart of Sarah Thompson, Casa Playa's executive chef. "I was a culinary professional who enjoyed Italian food when I started working in a Mexican kitchen," explains the Boston-raised Thompson, who attended culinary school in New York before joining the Michelin-starred Marea, celebrated for its Italian seafood. When she was recruited to work at Cosme, the famed upscale Mexican eatery, Thompson discovered the delights of Mexican cuisine.

"That opened my eyes to a different culture and a cuisine that really spoke to me," she says. "Each region is so specific; the food in Mexico City is totally different from what you'll enjoy in Oaxaca, and they’re both amazing."

Prior to opening Encore's Casa Playa, Thompson toured these and other regions to research outstanding dishes and resources. Those experiences informed Casa Playa's menu. "My goal is to take the best of the country's cuisine and then elevate it," Thompson notes of using wagyu beef in her tacos. "When you eat here, I want you to recognize Mexico's fantastic flavors, with a bit of surprise as well."

  • hour Of OperationLunch: Saturday and Sunday 12–5 p.m. Dinner: Monday through Thursday 5–11 p.m. Friday through Sunday 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Take away: Monday through Thursday 5–11 p.m. Friday through Sunday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.
  • dress Code

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    Children under 5 are not permitted.

  • telephone Number8577703300
  • locationFirst Floor – 1 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149

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The Rare Experience

Every Wednesday from 5–7 p.m., enjoy a three-course tasting menu showcasing Rare's signature items including Roasted Maine Lobster Bisque, Bay of Fundy Salmon, and more. Learn more.


Prime Rib Thursdays

A prime rib dinner featuring your choice of the King or Princess cut served with roasted carrots, horseradish-whipped potatoes, and accompanying sauces. The King cut is $65 and the Princess cut is $48. Learn more.


Surf and Turf for Two

Every Sunday enjoys a 20-ounce of peppercorn-crusted dry-aged prime New York strip and a broiled 2 ½ pound Maine lobster prepared beurre blanc style to share for $250. Learn more.

Rare sets itself apart from the other steakhouses in Boston with impeccable decor, an outstanding staff, and some of the best cuts of steak you'll ever have, including Kobe and Wagyu. The views are…outstanding and the bar is gorgeous.

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Without question, even if you need to loosen your belt buckle. Choose the Warm Harvest Apple Cake with spiced apples, warm vegan butter cake, hazelnut streusel, chai oat milk ice cream or the Sticky Toffee Banana Pudding Cake with caramelized banana, warm toffee sauce, and local whiskey ice cream or the Black Forest Baked Alaska for Two with chocolate and bing cherry ice cream, chocolate sponge cake, Italian meringue flambé served table side. The best is truly saved for last.

Ideal for sharing, the seafood spectacular is a celebration of Maine lobster, New England oysters, little neck clams, colossal shrimp, Alaskan king crab and seasonal crudo. Other popular appetizers include ‘a Taste of Bacon’ with bourbon glazed, Cajun seasoned, peppercorn crusted braised pork belly, house pickled tomatoes and bacon popcorn and the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Persian cucumbers, meyer lemon vinaigrette, and spicy remoulade. The ‘Bay of Fundy Salmon’ with maple miso glazed, ginger bok choy, roasted shiitake mushrooms and charred scallions and the ‘Georges Bank Scallops’ with butternut squash purée, apple fennel salad, spiced walnuts, chili apple glaze are a lighter complement to the last half of the menu.

Rare Steakhouse is a captivating spot for both sea and land lovers. Fresh, local chilled shellfish, luxurious caviar, and day boat fish such as Atlantic cod are served as starters or as the main course. Organic pan-roasted chicken, rack of lamb or vegetarian ravioli offer steak-free meal options.