Rare & Rye Steakhouse and Cigar Bar

Rare & Rye Steakhouse and Cigar Bar introduced itself as an upscale steakhouse and bar and was an immediate hit when it opened in 2023.

The new Lackawanna House remains a hotel, featuring 24 brand-new short-term rental units with kitchenette efficiencies above the restaurant and cigar bar. The Rare & Rye Steakhouse and the Puros Cigar Lounge are adjoining businesses sprawled over 5,000 square feet of space.

“The steakhouse is a fine dining restaurant that offers all prime meats, dry aged meats, really the best of the best steaks,” said Jackett. “We also have a full menu offering entrees such as honey lavender spiced duck, confit cod, dayboat scallops and tagliatelle short ribs. These are all family-style as you would expect in a steakhouse.”

“We restored and renovated it from the ground up,” Jackett said, while keeping the original pre-Prohibition bar. “And we kept the existing tin ceilings and some of the tin walls and gas lanterns. So it gives you an instant atmosphere when you walk in. It’s kinda like a traditional steakhouse feel, but it’s old, but yet it’s nice, all at the same time.”

Puros Cigar Bar on the other side will be open seven days a week, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. (and until midnight on weekends). it doesn’t have its own bar, but it does have comfortable seating for more than 35 people. A cocktail server can serve any drinks from the bar, as well as small food plates and desserts. It will be open seven days a week, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. (and until midnight on weekends).

The humidor has a selection of over 300 different cigars, Jackett said. “You can buy one cigar or a box and you can sit and enjoy smoking it there. You can order some cocktails from the bar or small plates from the kitchen and enjoy.”

“The Poconos needed an upscale restaurant and Rare & Rye may become a new gem …Our experience was top notch – exceptional service, very accommodating and professional. Appetizers were excellent, steaks cooked to perfection and drinks made by Jess – simply amazing. Great atmosphere, fancy…. The first place in the area using a wine decanter. Definitely recommending this new addition and will be returning very soon.”