Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6

1472 Reviews

$30 and under

Steakhouse

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 53 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, $28.95prix 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 215-8379
Website
http://www.mediumrarerestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
4904 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Area
Bethesda
Parking details
Public lot at 7730 Woodmont Ave -- walk out the back exit to Fairmont Ave and restaurant is on the right. Also, street parking.
Public transit
Bethesda Metro Red Line
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

What 1,472 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Medium Rare - Bethesda offers a unique dining experience with "delicious food" and "great service." Renowned for its succulent steaks and attentive staff, it's a "favorite place for a steak" in the DC area. Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere, although the restaurant can be "busy and noisy." Reservations are recommended.

1,472 Reviews

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jennifer
VIP
Washington DC
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service and incredible value for the offering. Thank you
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Lizzy
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food never disappoints and the customer service is always top tier.
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Tibor
Raleigh
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining there. Unexpectedly great food. Fast service. Crowded so really glad I used open table for reservations.
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Mua
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent !!!!!!!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
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Trinh
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was wonderful! They were ready for our party of 9, and our waiter was very accommodating and friendly. The only issue was trying to make a reservation for more than 8 people. We initially tried to make a reservation for 11 people, but they required executing a formal contract with their big party planner. That would have been fine, but their party planner was not very communicative, and we were not given the planner’s contact info. We were told to wait for the planner to contact us, but it took the planner days to email us, and we could only email back & forth with questions which caused unnecessary delays and frustration. So, if you have a party of less than 8 and can make reservations on Open Table, then it works, but planning a dinner for more people is too much trouble here.
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Open table dinner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not surprised by the fact they always busy, front desk told us about the wait even though I had my kids with me, then the other host with black long hair approached i talked to her told my situation my kids were hungry really appreciated her effort i felt how she prioritize my kids and sat us down as soon as she could. Many thanks also to my server for taking the order dinner quick and professionally. we had an amazing night. Food is always great
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Nahom
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I was disappointed when they gave me a table by the door ( it was windy and people come in and out) while I explicitly told them it was a birthday celebration on the reservation. I asked them to give me another table but they said they don’t have one while they were giving it to a walking customer. Our server Cam was the perfect guy for our table. The only great experience was the server and the food. But don’t waste your time reserving online. Just call them and tell them to reserve a good spot.
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Jae
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cam went above and beyond. He was The best waiter and medium rate is my new favorite place!
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Sarah
VIP
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing dinner, hostess knew who we were as soon as she saw us coming in the restaurant front door, she was kind and polite and sat us immediately. We got our food on time desserts on time it’s always a great experience. Will be back.
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Guita
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Medium rare never disappoints! Music was a bit too loud but the sever was kind enough to lower it:)
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FAQs

Medium Rare - Bethesda does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Medium Rare - Bethesda also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 215-8379.

Medium Rare - Bethesda is rated 4.6 stars by 1472 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4904 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

Area
Bethesda
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public lot at 7730 Woodmont Ave -- walk out the back exit to Fairmont Ave and restaurant is on the right. Also, street parking.
Public transit
Bethesda Metro Red Line
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.mediumrarerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(301) 215-8379

Medium Rare - Bethesda

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Popular dishes

Steak Frites

Steak & eggs

Six Layer Carrot Cake

Menu

What 1,472 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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How is Medium Rare - Bethesda restaurant rated?

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