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Medium Rare - Cleveland Park, Washington, DC
Medium Rare - Cleveland Park, Washington, DC
Medium Rare - Cleveland Park, Washington, DC
Medium Rare - Cleveland Park, Washington, DC
Medium Rare - Cleveland Park, Washington, DC

Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

4.6 (2164)
$30 and under
Steak
3500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

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19:00
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique $28.95 prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steak, American, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:45–22:00 Fri 16:45–23:00 Sat 14:30–23:00 Sun 14:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Cleveland Park
  • Cross Street
    Ordway Street NW
  • Parking details
    Small parking lot directly across the street
  • Public transit
    On the corner adjacent to the Metro red line, Cleveland Park entrance
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,164 people are saying

Medium Rare - Cleveland Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

  • District of Columbia

    Steak

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Medium Rare - Cleveland Park is renowned for its "delicious food," particularly the steak and signature sauce. Patrons rave about the "great service" and "friendly staff," making it a popular choice for special occasions. While some mention minor reservations issues, the overall experience remains "excellent" with "great value" and a "welcoming atmosphere."
2,164 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Can’t beat the value!! Sitting outside at the Cleveland Park location makes it all the more enjoyable!

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  2. Yasmin

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I was so excited to go have a girls brunch here. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The mimosas barely had any champagne in them. At no point did I feel like I had alcohol. Next, the food portion was very small. For it to be an entree, it was a serving for an appetizer. Of course for the meat I tried my steak as medium rare, it lacked flavor. I also had a poached egg and it was cooked like a boiled egg smh. The service was good,but the food sucked. The environment was ok, nothing special.

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  3. Amber

    Western NC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had eaten at the Medium Rare Arlington location a couple of years ago when visiting the area. I wanted my carnivorous husband and son get to enjoy the experience. For this trip, we had dinner at the Cleveland location. The two locations have a very different ambience, but both have consistency with service and food. The Medium Rare in Cleveland is conveniently located right off the Metro station. Parking in the area is a bit of a challenge. There is a parking lot across from the restaurant that starts at $20. The service at Medium Rare is efficient, friendly and engaging. Upon arrival, our waiters brought us water. After that, everything flowed smoothly. The fixed menu includes artisanal bread, salad, fries, and steak. The food is flavorful and essentially all you can eat. My husband and son were able to eat 2 plates full! This cost is pricey, but it's definitely an experience worth trying at least once.

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  4. Eduardo

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The meat is great. They get the temperature exactly right. And the sauce is amazing!

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  5. Adam

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Great service. Great value. We love going to Medium Rare and actually celebrated our wedding anniversary this time around. The staff was super. I love the sauce.

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  6. Cristian

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Angel is an excellent server! Be sure to ask for him if you go Classical MR experience

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  7. Kenny

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Medium Rare was the secret sauce to the perfect Mother’s Day! Play by play: After a full day exploring the Smithsonian Zoo, we took a quick 10-minute stroll to Medium Rare in the Cleveland Park area. The menu is delightfully simple — a fixed offering of salad, fries, and steak drenched in their signature light, gravy-style sauce. And trust me, that sauce? Worth every bite. We opted to sit outside, where the ambiance was chill and undisturbed by passerby traffic. The kids kept entertained by drawing on the table settings, and the wine and daily drink specials kept the adults more than content. The best part? We were pleasantly surprised with an extra serving — a little bonus that sealed the deal on a perfect day. Whether it’s a special occasion or just because, Medium Rare is a solid go-to for great food, great vibes, and a little extra something.

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  8. Alice

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I rarely eat steak and planned this dinner mostly for my husband’s preferences. It was so delicious, from the bread to the steak. I would recommend Medium Rare to everyone!

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  9. Sherry

    Richmond11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing as always. Service was on the slow side this time around!

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  10. Angela

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was very accommodating and very friendly. The steak was so tender and delicious and love the sauce. Don’t miss out on the Carrot Cake. So good.

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Medium Rare - Cleveland Park is rated 4.6 stars by 2164 OpenTable diners.

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3500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ordway Street NW
  • Area
    Cleveland Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:45–22:00 Fri 16:45–23:00 Sat 14:30–23:00 Sun 14:30–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steak, American, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Small parking lot directly across the street
  • Public transit
    On the corner adjacent to the Metro red line, Cleveland Park entrance
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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