We went for brunch last weekend, and sat outside under the heaters. Service and food were both sadly average. The drinks are "bottomless" but they didn't come back around too often to ask about refills, but both the mimosa and screwdriver were good. There are just a handful of brunch options. Each entree you can order a yogurt, fruit salad, or salad. The salad was super fresh and tasty. I had the eggs Benedict with steak which is far from traditional. The steak was like stew beef in a gravy and was not enjoyable, and the secret Hollandaise was really thin. The steak frites were good. My friends had poached eggs, sausage and frites, and It seemed the other brunch entrees were better. read more

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Service? Oh, it's nothing to write home about. You'd think with a reservation you'd be seated quickly--ha! We waited 40 minutes. Guess reservations are just a suggestion? The food? Mediocre at best. They tell you they'll bring you two portions, but what they really mean is 'we'll bring you one portion, and we'll split it in half to confuse you.' I ordered my steak medium well, but clearly, they misunderstood and thought I wanted it well beyond well-done. The ambience? A nightmare. It's so loud you could barely hear yourself think, and the tables are so crammed together you practically have to shout at your date just to communicate. I swear, it felt more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. And with the mob of people waiting, you'd think they might invest in better outdoor seating... but nah, why bother? It's not like Maryland summers are humid and rainy or anything. The only saving grace? The drinks. Kudos to whoever made the strawberry lemonade and pineapple drinks--they were the highlight. But honestly, after all the hype? Totally overrated. Not worth it, not in the slightest. read more

You get what you pay for and I say that in a good way! The feel is somewhere in between fine dining and cozy dinner. The amount of food and quality fits the $29 price. It's a prefix menu. First is the bread and butter for the table to share. We did ask for seconds and wasn't charged extra. Second is the salad the dressing was memorable. Third is the main course which is the steak and fries. The sauce is good, a bit powering but goes well with the steak and fries. You'll get a second serving of the steak and fries too with the sauce on the side. I asked for my steak to be medium rare and got just that. The second serving didn't come out in separate plates though. There were 3 of us and the waiter came out with a large tray with all of the second serving of steak and fries and distributed from the tray. Luckily we all like our steak medium rare so my second serving was to my liking but I did see other tables being served their second servings the same way so some people may have gotten their second serving of steak cooked differently. I like how they have outdoor seatings and because the location was downtown, it's a cute outdoor scene. Inside had lots of seating too. We came on a Friday night at 8pm and got seated right away. The waiter was attentive and made sure the food came out in a timely manner. Overall I had a good experience and would come back! read more

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Heard the brunch was good here so decided to try it--it wasn't bad! ... Everything we ordered was just too salty and over-seasoned. We had the Benedict from the brunch menu and the steak from the dinner menu. The Benedict was good, except the bread was a bit burnt. Also, it was way too salty. The steak--we ordered it rare--came out perfectly cooked, and was good with the sauce and the fries at least for the first few bites. Again, all of it was too salty. I want to say the fries were less seasoned than everything else--I used it to help relieve the burning sensation from saltiness of the steak and sauce. The bread was probably the best part of the whole meal. It was warm and had the perfect crunch in the crust and the middle was soft and airy. The butter paired well with it. Fruit salad was standard, if I had to pay for it separately I wouldn't recommend. I do recommend it over the yogurt parfait though! The yogurt was a little watery and the granola lacked crunch. If you prefer Greek yogurt like me, I would choose the mixed greens or fruit salad. The mixed green salad was pretty fresh, but the dressing was overpowering (surprise surprise). The Bloody Mary was surprisingly good! (And I don't usually like them.) The mimosa, orange juice, and coffee were standard. Service is good and the staff is friendly. read more

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Always a nice visit when we go to Medium Rare. The front desk hostesses are so pleasant and personable, gets our dinner off to a good start. And the steak frites are excellent value. Great to have them in our neighborhood. read more

This place is one that "does the job": thinly sliced steak (check), crispy fries (check), basic salad (check), warm crusty bread (check). Nothing more, nothing less. It is a prix fixe menu, so as long as you go into it knowing, you will be fine. Items were lightly seasoned so you might need to add if you prefer your meals salted. The customer service was excellent, warm, and inviting. Portions were large, considering you get two rounds of steak and fries. read more

Came here with my friends for brunch. The brunch is one entree and unlimited drinks. The food option wasn't very much but I think that was the concept. We orderd mimosas, blood Mary's and screwdriver. The bloody Mary wasn't bad. Around the table we ordered steak frites, steak and eggs and steak Benedict. We started with the yogurt which was very good however the main entree was not. The frites and steak and eggs came it's a gravy. The gravy itself was over salted and had a weird powdery taste to it that I couldn't get over. My fiance actually ended up eating my dish since I didn't like it. Our waiter unfortunately was not very attentive, a few times he passed out table and just absolutely avoided eye contact I think to avoid us asking for more service? We were just trying to ask for the check but he just speeds right pass our table. He passed a few times and I'm sure he saw I had put my plate to the side untouched, obviously did not like it. But instead of asking if anything is wrong he chose to speedwalk very fast away. All in all I would not come back not recommend it. read more

Medium Rare - Steak frites - Steakhouses Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Sasha was our waiter and the service was great -- she was so attentive to our needs and was just very personable!!

Good experience for the price point. I went to Medium Rare for brunch on a nice Saturday early afternoon. We were seated right at the beginning of our reservation time which is always a plus. I enjoyed the vibes and decor - open face brick walls and an open kitchen are always winners in my book. They have bottomless mimosas and entree/appetizer for $28. They started us off with bread, then brought out our choice of fruit parfait or garden salad, followed by our steak entrees. The bread was warm and fluffy but I'm not a fan of fruit or salad so I passed on that option (my friends said both options were good though. The entree was really tasty, but a little on the small portion size. I ordered the steak frites and fries - my steak was cooked well, the fries were solid, but the real star of the show was the sauce. The accompanying brown steak sauce was savory and delicious - perfect for dipping both the steak and fries. I wish I had more steak or fries on my plate; I ended up leaving a little hungry. The service was great - friendly, personable, and fast with the mimosas - the three keys to any fun brunch! Overall a solid experience, wouldn't mind returning for another brunch. read more

Went to Medium Rare on two separate occasions--once for brunch and once for dinner--and both times were great. Despite what some of the reviews here say, my experience of the service was not as bad, or I am a little more tolerant; I definitely could tell that things were busy, but it was acceptable. The food itself is delicious and the restaurant is perfect for a celebration dinner or brunch get-together. The portions are generous, the food is delicious, and the complimentary bread is good enough to sell on its own. For brunch, I got the steak and eggs with poached eggs. The eggs were unfortunately a little under-done, but this was relatively negligible. The brunch service on the bottomless mimosas was great, in that they left the champagne bottle and OJ on the table, which is perfectly fine by me. read more

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I don't know how it took me so long to try Medium Rare! They do what they do so well-excellent steaks, fries, don't get me started on the sauce (to die for). Bread is good. I love that they give two servings of steak and fries, I was able to take some home. Salads are fine, not great, but didn't come to eat salad. If you have been holding out on trying this place out, I highly recommend it! read more

Medium Rare - Steak Frite Pre Fixe Meal - Steakhouses Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I am ... being generous with my rating. We came here for Mother's Day -- which of course was quite an event with reservations out the yin yang. Nevertheless, they somehow haven't learned from their prior reviews that days like this get really backed up and so we ended up waiting over 30 minutes past our reservation time before we could get seated. Once at the table, the waiter quickly took our drink orders! Great, right? No, for some reason he decided for a party of seven that he could remember them. Guess what, he took our drink orders twice. The second time writing them down: Waters all around, some orange juices, a mimosa, a tea, diet coke, and a cappuccino. Some considerable time later, the drinks started to trickle out. First the mimosa. Then a few minutes. Then four glasses of orange juice. But wait, we only ordered three. Oh well so much for that iced tea. Aha, there's the diet coke. And much, much later ... my cappuccino. Did it come with sugar? No. So I asked for it. A substantial time later, they arrived with another diet coke. Uh. Sure? I guess we'll take that? And a few minutes later several kinds of sugar scattered across a small plate. No spoon. That's fine I'll use my fork to stir the now-lukewarm coffee. We ordered food. This was an event in an of itself. Primarily because we couldn't hear the waiter and the waiter couldn't hear us. Between the relatively loud music and the absolutely packed restaurant with noise-reflecting surfaces ... audio basically didn't work unless you were screaming. Especially funny when my wife asked for hollandaise on her eggs. Turns out the waiter had never heard of it. Nevermind that it's on the menu. Eventually the food came out. Since nobody could hear what anyone else was saying there was a lot of juggling to get the right food to the right people. If you've worked in a restaurant, I assure you each seat had a number - the waiter always took orders from seat 1 onwards ... but that didn't seem to translate when the food came out. The food itself? Mediocre. My wife's was surprisingly salty, apparently. I asked my daughter how her benedict was ... "just okay" ... though my father got the same thing and felt like it had a texture like liver and didn't seem to have much in the way of promised portobello. My steak, which I ordered medium rare (why wouldn't you when it's the restaurant's name) came out small, thin, and well done. And clearly I don't mean it was done well. Did we get refills on drinks during this time? Inconsistently. Someone did show up with a carafe of orange juice at one point. Quite eager to get out of there I asked for the check. I got an affirmative nod. My wife then asked for the water we'd ordered at the start of the meal since we hadn't gotten any and nobody else had gotten any refills on drinks. A few minutes later the waters arrived at the table, all around. "Can I get you your check?" our waiter asked. Why yes. Yes you can. read more

I stumbled into the restaurant and so happy I did. Orvin the bartender and the staff made my night. Just very positive and respect their jobs which is a rare... additionally I was shocked at the quality of the food in a positive way! Having tried many places in Bethesda, if you eat meat and like a good ambiance check them out. I've been to gourmet and much pricier steakhouses that don't serve as good of a steak. read more

I'll start by telling you I don't eat red meat or French fries, but I still love this place! My partner and son love sharing their steak and fries so maybe I love it because it's a fun place to go with family? Yes, but also they offer a portabella mushroom dish that's not even on the menu and I love it! I swap out fries for extra salad and their salad is soooo good! The bread is also amazing and they will bring you more! We also love their old fashioneds! For the kiddos, they only have OJ so I always bring a box of apple juice for our little guy! read more

My visit to Maryland who is extremely nice. Had a great opportunity to meet up with some old high school friends who live in the state. My son who lives in Maryland as well recommended your location. Your staff are absolutely wonderful. And the food was really good. So good that I forgot to photograph it however I did photograph my friends & I after brunch read more

Medium Rare - After brunch with high school buddies - Steakhouses Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Had a horrible time here a few days ago the waiters bumped into me while I was sitting down every other minute we sat at are table for so long before are first serving that the manager noticed and gave us some fries to snack on before bringing are cold food 35 minutes after we sat down. The second serving didn't even come I was so frustrated I told them to just bring it to me in a box I left still hungry and upset having to eat cold mediocre food after waiting for so long read more

Amazing food, love the steak and fries with the sauce. Salad and bread not bad either. Service was good and friendly despite being packed. Only the rude hostess kept from being 5 star. I made a reservation for 1 and ate early don't hassle me for not wanting to sit at bar. read more

My friend recently posted pictures from Medium Rare which intrigued me into going. I usually read up on restaurants before I take my first trip, somehow I didn't for Medium Rare. Imagine a nice sized restaurant in one of the highest rent districts in the entire DMV and the menu only has ONE MEAL to choose from. Then imagine my surprise when my friend (Katrina L) didn't tell me this before I came.. Lol!! LUCKILY I LOVE steak and fries, good thing, because that's all you getting. Oh yes, you'll get bread and a salad, that's it! The chef has to be the happiest man alive in the chefs business. All he needs to know is, how do you like your steak...lol! They do have several dessert options however, I generally don't order dessert. The service was excellent! We dined outside because it was an unseasonably warm evening but the interior was quaint and well decorated. This was an enjoyable dining experience however many of my friends are non-meat eaters not too mention I love a good appetizer before my meal, well not here. Only steak and fries damn it.. Lol! read more

This review is for their brunch which is amazing. The price is such a great steal for how much food you get and the quality. I haven't been for any other meals so can't comment on that. read more

The menu is only bread, salad, steak, and fries (there is a portobello option for vegetarians). Bread was OK, the salad was mixed greens, just OK. The steak was thin slices of meat with a sauce, and fries. This is not the kind of steak that you would get at a real steakhouse - porterhouse, sirloin, filet mignon. Portions are small, but they bring seconds at no extra charge. The noise level on a Saturday night was excessive because of the small tightly packed tables. If you want real steak, go somewhere else. read more

An environment of arrogance and 'douchiness' for what? Mid food. Mid Service. Mid ambience. I ordered medium rare and the rest of the table ordered medium steaks. What did I get the most over cooked steak of the table!!! Exciting! Further the steaks were over peppered resulting in the most abrasive of tastes. The fries to be fair were good but that's about it. To be clear I don't usually write reviews. It's only when I have such prominente experiences as this one. The service was rather poor. I waited 30 minutes for a refill on my drink and asked three separate waiters on a myriad of occasions for it before it came at the end of my meal. In the words of Gordon Ramsey "My gran could do better!" read more

Medium rare is good. I wish they had the same sauce as Le Steak had in Georgetown back in the day....then it would be great! Their prices for desserts are outrageous and the size of the dessert has gone down in serving size from what it used to be. read more

The food is amazing!!!!!!! I love that damn gravy. However the service is kinda slow. Had to request the pitcher of mimosas vs the waiter bringing them out because he seemed to be the only person serving the whole patio. My food was great, we all enjoyed it, my daughter didn't even complain which is a plus. My steak was cooked to perfection. I just wanted my eggs scrambled harder tho. Not a huge fan of fluffy eggs. I also love the outdoor seating. Covid friendly. read more

Medium Rare - Steak Frite Pre Fixe Meal - Steakhouses Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

This is my first time trying this restaurant and was surprised by the fact they have only one option. Nonetheless my steak was cooked incorrectly and was super dry. The ambiance is nice and staff were friendly. read more

Just left this restaurant. Unfortunately, service was lacking and borderline unprofessional. Server was unattentive, took us forever to get our meal (and second portion...which was barely a portion). We had to clear our own plates out of the way when courses did come. And we had to ask for utensils. Not being petty...just giving examples of how to have better service. Server didn't even know what a "cosmo with Titos" drink was and just brought a Tito's on the rocks because they were "out of cosmo vodka". What??? And a woman who appeared to be the manager tonight just spent most of her time checking on one large table and making sure they had everything they needed including large second portions. Meanwhile, we were ignored. Food is delicious. Better service next time please. read more

A succesfull spin on the famous Relais de Venise. Nicely done, very good food at a very good price in a casual atmosphere. Perfect. read more

Rustic wood beams and brick interior give this restaurant a warm and modern vibe. The menu is simple, how do you like your steak? Our server recommended medium rare and we decided to go with her suggestion. Bread and butter arrive at our table seamlessly. We ordered wine and beer before dinner. The wine was delicious and I took a picture of the bottle before I left. My son enjoyed his beer as well. The salads arrived with a light, but tasty dressing and I enjoyed the crisp veggies and tomato. Then, our first round of steak and French fries arrived. The French fries were crispy and well cooked. I could not stop eating them. I had heard a lot about the sauce on the steak. The consensus at our table was that it was very good,but not the end of world hunger and answer to our prayers. So, I challenge you to try it for yourself. The steak was tender and well prepared. The funny part was when my son said to me, "That was good, I am getting full. And I replied, " We have another serving of steak and fries coming." His look of disbelief said it all." Yes, we each took home some steak and fries, perfect for our lunch the next day. So, great service, large amount of food, and our group of full diners went merrily along their way. read more

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They're a one trick pony, slices of steak and skinny fries which get cold too quick , Nobody told me you get steak refills if you hang around. The steak is pre sliced thin like Gyro meat. The only other option is Portabella mushrooms, sure would like to get chicken or a crabcake. Also would prefer traditional steak sauce as an option. Excellent place to have the pink elephant beer or a very good IPA. I paid for a pint of steak sauce which ended up being 8 to10 ounces. Should be time or day for adults only. read more

Previously scheduled brunch plans kind of fell through, but opentable came through with a reservation for Medium Rare's bottomless brunch, priced at about $28.00 per person. The food options are limited(no small unlimited tapas style brunch options like say Cava or Ambar) but sometimes that comes in to be a positive rather negative. You get better quality of food when smaller plates are not being churned out like conveyor belt items. It's the drinks that are bottomless in this case. We were promptly seated upon arrival. The brunch comes with an option of fresh baked bread, either a garden salad/house salad or a yogurt parfait and of course your choice for mains. I went with the yogurt parfait and the Medium Rare chopped steak benedict option. My friend got the steak frites. I think our server forgot our order or entered them incorrectly because when he came to our table with food, it was definitely not what we ordered. But it was fine because we had been eating the bread (best warm baked bread oh gosh) and I had been eating my yogurt granola parfait (which they served before the main.. honestly I found that a bit odd since it seemed more dessert than appeteizer?) Once we got our food though it was excellent. My eggs benedict was really good, although I feel like the egg could have been poached a little longer than it had been. It still felt too runny and uncooked at bits. But the chopped steak was melt in your mouth good. And make sure to ask for an extra serving/cup of the secret sauce because it really does amp up the flavors of the steak and the fries and everything else. Our servers made sure to keep our drinks glass refilled, but one thing I did not like was having to ask the servers to clear our table of plates/glasses that were done being used. Food was excellent, but service can be a bit better in terms of attention maybe? read more

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Not your fancy steakhouse and they're not trying to be. Staff worked as a team and we're very friendly which I give them credit for when they're cranking out the same order 50x in one night. Wine by the glass $15 was expensive for what it was but I suppose they need to make money somehow. 2 small/med size steak frites portions with the pre fix. A good sized meal for a post workout fuel up. read more

Medium rare? More like medium RAW. Not sure how a chef can cook a steak, cut it open, look at the meat, and still say "Yeah this is good to serve". On top of that, service was terrible and had to wait 20 minutes just to get a mimosa refill. $32 bucks for brunch is a good deal but somehow they made it not even worth a Lincoln. Sad! read more

Medium Rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Great service, atmosphere, and superior food (fixed menu). Definitely coming back as a regular.

Manager needs lessons in customer service. We had a horrible dining experience with a large group behind who refused to sit down. Their backsides were constantly in our faces and the manager didn't care. read more

I've been here a couple of times with my colleagues. The first time I got sick,after eating the steak and frites. But the second time, I got sick again, making me question the hygiene and the quality of food. Not to mention when speaking to the manager (CARMEN) to request a birthday dessert for my boss. We were met with a rude and dismissive response, but to be honest, it makes sense given the overall douchy vibe of the restaurant. The carrots cake was really good but that was the only thing good about this place . My colleagues and I agree never to return. Because of the most arrogant and violent person manager (Carmen), this lady needs mental health . read more

Always a good high quality meal. We've come many times and always enjoy the food. The sauce makes the meal.

I've been a fan of Medium Rare for the past couple of years, only going for brunch. However, my recent experience was wholly underwhelming. First, the service was fine. I have zero complaints. The waiter came around sufficiently to make the bottomless drinks worth it. The food was the issue. Before I took a bite, I noticed the sauce/gravy was different. It looked darker, thinner, and lacked the peppercorns that usually accompany it. Despite the differences, I actually enjoyed the gravy more than I usually do. However, the steak was atrocious. It was room temperature and chewy (ordered Medium). It was disappointing. Tasted like it was frozen and then sat under a heat lamp after it was cooked. I expected better. I always loved Medium Rare but I'm afraid I won't be returning for some time. Maybe the other locations will be better. read more

Like steak? Like fries? This is the place! After salad, Thinly sliced grilled steak is presented with fries and a sauce that is scrumptious. Savory and richly flavored. Did you enjoy it? The second helping comes around and is put on your plate for you to enjoy or take home. And there is sauce. OMG, I don't know what's in it and I asked for it on the side while three of the 5 diners said, 'just pour it all over mine'. They were right. I guessed mushrooms but the server said no mushrooms. It's rich tasting and creamy and addictive. One member of our party ordered dessert, a slice of pecan pie with wonderful large scoop of vanilla ice cream. The salad, steak, fries and rustic bread are pricey fixe. Drinks and desserts are extra. Looking forward to my next trip to Maryland to go to Medium Rare again. read more

To be fair, there was a LOT going on and servers were clearly overwhelmed. Two big homecoming parties full of teens and another large high school team dinner. They probably enjoyed the deafening music; us not so much. As a result of the crowds, our service was a bit of a mess-- food coming out of order (mushroom appetizers arrived with desserts), long pauses between courses, promised water/bread/coffee refills MIA. Worst was the second service of "medium rare" steak which was all well done and dumped on the plate by a server who didn't understand our request for medium rare (ironically given the name of the restaurant.) Our primary server did recognize that things had gone off the rails and had fresh orders of steak made for us to take home along with an extra dessert. So we respect his effort to make it up to us, but don't think we'll be coming in again--'at least not on a Saturday night. read more

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OMG! This brunch is phenomenal! I can't begin to say how good the service was. Amazing! From the moment you enter the restaurant, you are greeted with welcoming smiles. Our server was Anner. Let me just say, probably the best service I've ever had! The food was really good and the bottomless mimosas were great! I highly recommend this restaurant. Amazing brunch! read more

The food is always excellent--the bread with butter, salad, steak, fries, and adult Sunday. What truly stands out, however, is the incredible team at Medium Rare. They are incredibly hardworking and genuinely kind, ensuring that every guest feels welcome. Their attentive service adds a personal touch that makes each visit memorable. read more