This is a fun place to come with friends for a casual affordable steak dinner. The steak is not the best out there by far - pretty mediocre, actually. But you get two rounds of it. The fries and bread are good. The chocolate fudge cake is horrible but the key lime pie is ok. The staff are friendly and helpful. Basically, come for the atmosphere and $30 steak dinner, not for a particularly impressive meal. read more

Eager to finally try this place that I had bookmarked for a while. We walked in to outdoor seating for 6 on a Saturday evening without a reservation. They were packed but did not look like there was a wait. The indoor seating was full of large parties so looked like they are very compatible for large groups. They have a set menu with salad, steak and fries...and an added bonus, which I was not tracking...second serving of steak and fries. There is a vegetarian option which was portobello and vegetables if meat is not your thing. The steak was good and cooked just how it wanted it...medium rare. Great spot for a night out with friends and family. Everyone knows what they are getting with decisions only on the many tasty drinks they serve. The dessert was delicious...been craving some key lime pie and this hit the spot! Parking was plentiful along the street. Will definitely return for more! Enjoy! read more

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The steak and fries at medium rare were absolute perfect. For what medium rare is they are a 5. It was exactly as we expected. Bread,salad,fries and steak x2. The food tasted great and I feel the price is amazing. Can't wait to return! read more

Vibe: 7/10 Service: 10/10 Steak: 9/10 Frites (fries): 8/10 Salad: 9/10 Ice cream sundae: 10/10 Overall: 8.3/10 (4.4/5) read more

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Pleasantly surprised to receive an encore entree! I felt like the value was extremely fair. Good flavor, I like the steak even more without the sauce. The staff was so friendly and attentive! Outdoor seating was nice, it would be better with some heaters in this early Fall. read more

Medium Rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Obsessed with Medium Rare! We've eaten in the restaurant and gotten takeout numerous times and the food is consistently delicious. The steak is cooked to your preference and the fries are fresh. They give you as much as you want. Their steak sauce is unique and the ingredients are a secret, much to our annoyance as we'd love to replicate it at home. And the overall price makes it that much worth it! read more

I made reservations for brunch and I was unfortunately extremely underwhelmed and disappointed. I ordered the steak frites, which was delicious and it came with fresh table bread and a choice of side (I chose fruit salad). I ate my entire meal and was still hungry afterwards, which has never happened to me before. My two friends also complained about the small portion sizes. The steak frites was good, but nothing extraordinary. My boyfriend ordered the steak and mushroom eggs benedict and it was horrendous. The steak was well done and chewy and had a gamey taste to it. The egg whites were still runny... If I hadn't tasted how bad my boyfriend's food was, I would've rated this higher because the service was amazing. My server was quick with the bottomless drinks, and was so sweet to my dog. I really wanted to love this place because it's won awards, but I won't be coming back unfortunately. read more

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Truly a different dining experience. Saying that, I would DEFINITELY go here again! The positives are: -Free parking -Delicious salad -Limited but inclusive wine list -Efficient and timely service -Tender cuts of beef -Crispy fries -Outdoor seating that is nominally peaceful, amidst the area -Reasonable price for dinner -SECONDS... kid you not, my kind of dessert= meat and fries!!! The negatives are: -Limited menu; you get EXACTLY what is offered -Extra brown gravy that is MEH -Ambience; it's in a business area -Price; it's comparable to an upscale restaurant and it offers little choice If you know this in advance, and all in your party are onboard with fixed menu, then a good time by all will be had. read more

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Well after 3 years, I finally got to dine at Medium Rare. I took a seat at the bar, since I was dining by myself, I was glad I had a reservation. I felt like I was in a hipster kind of place, with the crooner music and dark decor. Made me feel like I was an important guest! Chances are if you know anything about the restaurant, you know the menu so I won't break that down. I will say I enjoyed everything that I tasted. It's not the highest quality of steak I've ever had, but it's still very tender and the bordelaise sauce is that extra chef's touch that makes it stand out. Get some of that sauce on your fries, who the heck needs ketchup?! And what a pleasant surprise when a server came by with a little extra steak and fries after I'd already wiped out my plate. I didn't get dessert, there just wasn't anything that appealed to me after a long day out and a 3 hour drive home to southern Virginia through the rain. And after two glasses of Malbec, I was pretty good for the night anyway. The staff was great, the bartender was especially engaging and accommodating. She was just the type I would have liked to have chatted with if she wasn't so busy. MR is the kind of restaurant I would take people to for showing them a simple but refined steak frites experience. read more

Medium Rare - Man does not live by bread alone... he also needs butter - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Are you a steak lover?! Do you love French-fries?! If so then you have found heaven lol The mushroom souse over the steak makes it so special!! The fries are perfectly fresh and crunchy Their bottomless brunch is also a great deal, everyone loves their French toast but for me steak and fries is where it's at! Service has always been good, outdoor seating is available when the weather is nice. read more

We had a reservation for 7 for a groups of 10. We weren't allowed to be seated until the whole group arrived, which normally I wouldn't mind but there isn't much room to stand. We ended up not being seated until 7:30/7:40 which I think was because they were trying to clear tables as our group had arrived. The service was mediocre as was the food. I asked for medium rare but received well done. They did fix this for me quickly. The salad is just greens and 3 pieces of a singular cherry tomato. Steak was something comparable to flank steak. You do get two helpings of steak during your meal. I also tried the hibiscus margarita which was pretty good. Their special secret sauce was delicious. Overall, the meal wasn't bad but I think they advertise as high end when the meal is just mediocre. I think the price of $54 for the meal and one drink was highly for the quality of food received. $12 for a dessert also stiff in my opinion. I also think it is absurd to charge a vegetarian the same price for a portobello mushroom as the price for the mushroom is not comparable to steak. Wouldn't be my first choice at returning but wasn't bad either. read more

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We had a large, crazy group on a Saturday morning. Pablo handled our group perfectly, attentive service, and Jasmin, our bartender, was the best! The service was so fast and food & drinks amazing of course! read more

We had a party of 7 for my friend's birthday. It was easy to make a reservation. We went on Saturday night at 7pm, some of our party had to wait 10 minutes to be seated despite having a reservation. Our waiter told us it was more packed than usual. The salad was light enough that it wouldn't spoil the main meal. Everyone loved the food and we were so surprised when they gave us more food (we were unaware). The sauce was amazing and we had cake afterwards and the slices were huge. We shared 2, but we could've done one since not everyone was eating the cake. Overall we would come back again, the price was great. We were able to find street parking and it was free (metered) however there is also a parking garage nearby. read more

It was no wagyu steak,but the food was delicious,and the waiter was very nice and helpful.

If you love steak frites then this is the place for you! It's the only entree on their menu. Every meal starts off with rolls and a salad and then you get your order of steak frites cooked your way. It was perfectly cooked and I loved the sauce it came with! The fries are thin and crispy. The best part is that once you finish your first dish they serve you a second serving! The staff is super friendly and quick and I can't wait to come back for more! read more

Medium Rare - Steak Frite Pre Fixe Meal (@kevinsfoodtour) - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place was a pleasant surprise. We knew about the prie fix menu and what we were getting. But the experience caught us off guard haha. Mainly the part where they suddenly showed up and re-filled our steak and fries when we thought we were almost done. The steak and fries were good. Got medium rare for the steak. It's not amazing steak, but if you do medium rare I think it tastes great with their gravy. If it gets cooked more, it will be chewy/tough. You get what you pay for. So definitely don't recommend coming here and getting something well-done. Also don't recommend takeout, since by the time you eat it at home, it will get cooked more than whatever you ordered. Hence, be tough/chewy. We also got a side of grilled portobello mushroom which was pretty good. I don't think I like the price for it... but it was yummy. We liked their business model. The tablecloth is just a paper for easy disposal/cleaning. It allowed waiters to write people's orders on it for teamwork purposes. Customer service was okay. Definitely feels like Fast Nice Dining lol If you want a nice/different date spot and an idea of how much your bill is, this prie-fix spot is pretty good. You can walk around afterwards. Overall, understanding their business, what we're getting, location, and price I think it's a pretty good deal/place. Worth a try if you're in the area. read more

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We brought visiting family here for dinner recently and had a wonderful time! Our group included one vegetarian, and two folks who can't have dairy, and Medium Rare accommodated all of us well. We had a reservation and were a little late, which ended up being perfect because they were running a bit behind on seating. It was a short wait to be seated and our waitress was very attentive throughout our meal. I don't eat beef (the rest of my family loves steak and fries) so had the mushroom entree, which was really good! It had a delicious sauce on it that really elevated the plate. My vegetarian sister-in-law also enjoyed her mushroom. We had a bit of a mix-up with our second round of portions, but staff were understanding and made sure we were all happy! Everyone really liked their steak, and one brother commented it was way better than a pricier one he's had elsewhere. My family happy makes me happy, so it was a wonderful meal! read more

Service was very good - friendly and attentive team. The bread and salad were really good. Unfortunately the star of the show steak and fries were mediocre. The fries are basically the same as McDonald's and the steak wasn't a good cut. read more

The fries are off the chain lol I almost want to go just for the fries lol...the steak tastes "gamey" like goat or lamb. I never had that kind of steak and apparently it's known for its "unique " flavor. It wasn't bad but I would only be returning for fries and dessert. We ordered one chocolate cake and one carrot cake and split them and they were HUGE and delicious! The salad was good too. The ambiance was nice and chill and the service was good as well read more

Food is good, service great and ambiance is lively. They have a great prix fixe menu. And lots of sangria to choose from. Definitely recommend if in area read more

I've been here three or four times now. I'm typically an amateur picky steak eater but medium rare never fails. The best part is getting two servings lol. Get it medium rare, duh, and no sauce bc that stuff is mid. read more

Medium Rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

First time being at a place with only one type of steak, but it was a good experience. The service was pretty quick and efficient. Though the interior wasn't anything special in my eyes. Now in terms of food, the steak was alright. Not too chewy or soft and was cooked medium rare. The fries kind of reminded me of Macdonald's fries haha. Though what made the night was the sauce. The flavor of the sauce really elevated the steak and fries and made the entire meal dynamite. Honestly, next time I'll just buy their sauce, but the place is still worth the try. read more

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Since this is Arlington we're talking about and if you're not walking then you're going to think, "Great, parking, how's that going to work?" No issue there! They have their own parking set up in the adjoining garage, you just have to keep your eye out for it! One other thing to notice, if you're there for dinner and you leave late you may need to ask someone at Medium Rare to badge you back to the elevators. This was my first time going to the Arlington location, having gone to the one in DC a few times and loving it. This experience lived up to my past expectations! We went for a birthday on a weekday and we had a reservation so there was no wait. What to expect for dinner: If you're there for dinner, the steak comes out in TWO SERVINGS so don't go "waah waah waah" when you get the first serving. You'll be happy when the second serving comes out fresh! Since the place is called Medium Rare, you guessed it, that's what they're great at! You'll get salad, bread, and fries, and how you want your steak cooked is up to you and same goes for how much of their secret sauce you want to add. There's a wide variety of wines and other cocktails as well. What you'd expect: Clean, great service, specialized/focused on the basics The perks: Multilingual staff to help out with some grandparents, drink selection (I'm not into wine), PARKING IN ARLINGTON :-) read more

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Simple but effective menu. I don't normally eat a lot of bread but starter bread basket was very fresh. Green salad was great way to start the meal. Steak cooked properly/per request and frites were exactly right. Server came around with seconds of steak, frites and sauce. Nice selection of wines, chocolate cake was excellent (not sure if it comes with a scoop of ice cream, ours did not). Very friendly service, busy restaurant. Kids asked to come back so that's a good sign! read more

Looking for a place to dine-in and enjoy your evening? I loved my relaxed evening I spent with hubby yesterday. Medium Rare offers $26.59 set menu - with Artisan Rustic Bread to start the evening, followed by Mixed Green Salad, (super delicious dressing!), and then the star of the night... saucy Cullote Steak & Fries. Sorry I repeat, two serving each of steak & fries because surprisingly the waiter came back with a second round. Of course we didn't refuse it:) To finish it off, we also shared the Key Lime Pie and it was *chef kiss*. The sweet and sour taste is best way to end the night! Probably the cheapest Prix Fixe menu in the area, but high quality food and service. Can't wait to return, maybe to try out their bottomless brunch! read more

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My friend recommended this place. The bread was unfortunately a little too hard for my liking but the salad was to die for. This salad lives in my mind rent free as my partner says. It was the only salad that wasn't salady and didn't taste like vegetables. Service was fast but steaks were a little chewy. Maybe bc I got medium rare but the fries were slightly overcooked. Overall I enjoyed it and would go again. read more

This was my first visit. Close friends recommended their brunch and it did not disappoint. The food was good and my friends enjoyed the bottomless mimosas and the French Toast! The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting. There was plenty of staff supporting the customers sitting inside and outside. #GiveThemATry #FrenchToast read more

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Very salty food. I ordered the steak and frites and it was soo salty. The fries were tolerable, but the steak...no thank you! The steak and sauce was extremely salty. I only finished it, because I did not want to waste food and send it back. The steak was also a thin slice and was lukewarm. The bread that they give out was also very tough to chew. Before coming here, I read the reviews how the steak was very salty. I decided to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt, but unfortunately it did not turn out well :( I really liked the yogurt parfait and the idea of the "bottomless" mimosa. Service was okay as well. Not sure if I will come back for that 30 dollar price point... read more

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came here for my moms birthday, place has a nice ~aesthetic~ with the lights along the window! we got seated immediately since we had a reservation. they had a prix fixe menu with bread, salad and steak. I really enjoyed the salad and the steak (the sauce was really good) but the bread was eh in my opinion. my mom and sister got sangria and it tasted good but nothing too special. they gave 2 servings of steak and fries so a lot to take home! we told the waiter that it was my moms birthday and they gave us a complimentary dessert! dessert was eh but the presentation was good. overall nice vibe and good price but don't think I would go back since the menu doesn't seem to change. I think they have a portobello mushroom meal as well (if you don't eat steak) read more

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It was our first time at medium rare in Arlington, Virginia. We had a reservation and were seated immediately by Paulos GM. The prefix menu was served immediately and exactly how it should be. A nice cold plate for the salad was an unexpected surprise. The steak and Frites serve next were prepared exactly as we requested them. The meat was tender, and the special sauce was a great accompaniment. We were surprised when we had almost finished our plates, and the waitress arrived with an additional portion of both steak and Frites . Flora was our waitress and she really nailed it. We enjoyed her kind demeanor, and her professional service was at the top of the industry.. We look forward to returning for another great meal, where you don't have to make any choices just sit down and enjoy the ride!!! read more

Would absolutely recommend coming to Medium Rare Arlington! Ask for Daniel he provides amazing service and made our brunch experience fantastic! read more

My friends and I wanted to recover from our previous night hangover with some bottomless mimosas. We found this place on yelp and decided to check it out. It wasn't super packed so we were able to get seated for our large party of 8. First thing we ordered was obviously the mimosas. The mimosas were pretty good! Were not too strong nor were they weak. One thing I really value with bottomless is the service. Or more specifically the frequency of which they refill the mimosas and how much of a hassle it is to get a refill. I found the service very good. When out pitcher was getting low they would always come by and ask for a refill. If we ever needed another refill we could easily ask them and they would bring it out without much delay. Furthermore they let us drink the bottomless until the end of brunch time which was when they ended it. But that's as for at least 3 hours which I really liked. I got the french toast and egg benedict. The french toast was pretty good. The bread was very savory and they gave alot of quantity of it. It also came with a sausage which was really good. It was soaked in syrup which went very well with the tender meat. The egg benedict was not bad. The meat was very tendor but I didn't not appreciate the combination of all of flavors in this meal. I have had better egg benedict's before but it was not bad. Overall I would give this place a 7/10. For the most part their food was above average. But I really enjoyed their bottomless mimosas service. I would definitely come back here to drink more mimosas. read more

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Medium Rare's general manager, Marina, reached out to me about the missed sauce, apologized for the error, and processed my refund, so I acted to quickly with my complaint. I will return soon to give it another try and update again based on the meal then. read more

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My family loves medium rare. We've been many times and always receive prompt service, delicious steak, sauce, fries, bread with the surprise second serving that we sometimes take home. The Arlington location is centrally located and easy to park near. read more

This place has got their deal down to a science. I was absolutely blown away by how well everything was run, not to mention the FOOD! The fixed price menu makes everything easy. After our mixed greens salads, I was excited to see the steak come out, and when it did, I was actually surprised at the small portion. Needless to say, I finished every last bite, and, feeling full, prepared myself to fit in a bit of dessert. But just as I was glancing over at the dessert menu, our waitress returned to the table, bearing another plate of steak and fries for each person in our party. Confused, we told her we'd already had our steak servings. She shook her head, saying, "We only served the first half of your steak. We bring it in two separate servings so every bite will be warm." Impressive. My family and I were so in love with the place after the two helpings of steak that we just had to try a few of the desserts. The Double Chocolate Three Layer Cake was the biggest hit, and I mean that taste- and size-wise. This was (no lie) the biggest piece of cake I've ever seen. It was, like, a full foot long. The key lime and apple pies were total hits as well. I feel like I've already complimented every aspect of this place, but I still have another thing to add! There was an impressive list of cocktails and my favorites - the Strawberry Lemonade and Lavender 75 - blew it out of the park. read more

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So I was craving this after going to another location many times over the years. But it had been a good 3 years or so since I had been. Unfortunately, the steak and frites were not as good as I remembered. Steak was not very flavorful and the fries were too crunchy for my taste. BUT! THE CARROT CAKE WAS TO DIE FOR. And I'm not a dessert person. I'm a steak girl through and through. So the fact that the steak was meh and the carrot cake blew me away says something. Also the service was quick and attentive. So for that I'll give it four stars. But I can safely say I will no longer crave their signature meal, the steak frites. But damn, I'll dream about that cake forever. read more

Since moving to Arlington, I've had a number of people tell me I should check out this restaurant, and I finally did. I'm so glad I tried it! It's a little loud inside so probably not a great place for a romantic dinner, but great when going out with friends. There are paper tablecloths, and your server makes a note of your drink choice as well as how you want your steak cooked right on the tablecloth, which I thought was fun. It's a very simple menu, with steak frites, a salad, and French fries. The only thing you specify is how you want your steak cooked. I went with...you guessed it...medium rare. The salad was very fresh and nicely tossed with not too much dressing. The fries were shoestring-cut and yummy. The steak came out perfectly, cut into 7-8 small slices. It was delicious! The really nice part is that you can get seconds of the steak and fries, which is included in your meal price. All of us did that, and so glad we did. I will definitely be coming back here! read more

It's brunch baby!!!! I have a brunch list and I am crossing them off one by one and Medium Rare was up next and I will tell you they did not disappoint at all. Not knowing what to expect besides steak of course, the name is all the hint you need, I made a reservation on Resy for my cousin and I. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and seated with no wait at all. It was a nice spring day so the outside seating was open but we opted to sit inside. We were able to snag a cute table that was kinda hidden in a semi corner but still gave you dining room vibes!! The menu is super easy to navigate because there is not much to it!! Choices are limited but do not let that discourage you. What they lack in menu choices the flavor fully over compensates. Once you decide what you want, you do get a pre course or an app beyond the tasty bread basket. You will get to choosee from a fruit cup, yogurt parfait or a mixed green salad. I opted for the salad and my cousin got the fruit parfait which he scrapped clean out the cup!!! My salad was tasty!! Whatever the use for their house viniaigrette is what makes the salad since the ingredients are basic. Our meals consisted of Steak and Eggs and Steak Frites which were absolutely delicious. The meal comes perfectly plated, its a pretty sight. Steak was tender, so tender the knife glided through it when you cut it and flavorful!! I was hesitant to have gravy on my steak but in order to get the full flavor adventure I dived right in and I couldn't be happier I did. It goes well with the fries too!!! The fries were yummy as well. Cooked to perfection fries. Needless to say both of our plates were clean clean by the time we finished. They have unlimited mimosa's which are not really unlimited per say. Let me explain, you pay $10 for a choice of about 4 drinks, mimosa, screwdriver, bloody mary and one more I cannot recall that you can interchange but then you get charged 10 cent for each glass of whatever you have. In the grand scheme of things, this is not a bad deal. I would rather this than only having two hours to drink down whatever to be cut off right at the two hour mark. You get my drift! As for dessert, yes we had that too!!! The Key Lime pie is the real deal!!! The candied pearls are the cutest and make you just want to eat every single little one of them. They are heavy handed on the cream on the top with was overkill for me but you can slide that right to the side and get to the pie of the matter. My cousin had the Apple Pie which was so large in portion he ended up taking the half of it home! Portion sizes are generous so there is no way you should be hungry once you are done. Our waiter was cool when he was availible, he was a little flighty but it was all good, his peers where around if needed. The decor is modernly inviting and open, simple yet noticeable. If you have to go to the restroom, which was clean the voice of a familiar skunk fills the are with the frenchiest accent, lol. And if you need a hint of nostalgia depending on your age your check comes with Bazooka gum!! Well played Medium Rare, well played!! read more

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Had a lovely brunch date out on the patio! The heater by the table made it perfectly comfortable for a sunny February day. We appreciate Irineo and the rest of the wonderful staff here! The mixed green salads were delicious. Perfect amount of oil, nice and fresh, and a great way to start our meal. Our server provided us with a pitcher of mimosas (25 cents a glass), which I appreciated so we didn't have to wait at all to get a refill. The bread before our meals came with nice butter but was served just a little too crispy. I was glad we were seated outside so I didn't feel bad about the crumbs I got everywhere. I got the Medium Rare's Famous Benedict. The eggs were poached beautifully and it was a good sized portion. I wasn't expecting the steak in the hash to be such large cuts, but i loved the bread it was served on and the hollandaise was delicious. I wouldn't order it again, but that's more because I prefer my steak closer to rare than medium well. My boyfriend got the steak and eggs, ordering his scrambled. Steak was a perfect medium and the lovely pink had me a little jealous. Portion of the steak was great but one more egg would have really made the dish. Fries were tasty! Just wish they were a little crispier, they just tasted a lot like oil. We were the only ones seated outdoors, so I was nervous that the wait staff would forget about us given how busy it was inside. But we received 5 star service with Irineo and the other staff that came by to check in on us. Big fans of the bubble gum with the check!! read more

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My partner and I came here on a date night and really enjoyed ourselves. We enjoyed their set menu. I do wish they had gluten free bread (or Brazilian cheese balls) available (that would have truly been perfect). We enjoyed our food and felt that we received fair portion sizes. I would say the steak was decent but not outstanding. They were able to make their hot fudge sundae gluten free which was a delicious end to the night (it isn't always gluten free, they have to remove one topping). The only negative part of the experience was that they assured us that outside was adequately heated but unfortunately the heater kept going out and those chilly breezes definitely started to get to us. read more

Medium Rare - Hot Fudge Sundae (made gluten free) - Steakhouses Near Me - Arlington, Virginia