Came in to try their brunch menu. Not pictured, but the French toast and yogurt parfait are the best options on the menu. They offer brunch on the weekends. The rest of the brunch items are just okay. P.S. They are open on Easter. read more

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We went on a Wednesday night for dinner, so it wasn't busy or loud. The service was great, our server was very attentive and friendly. They have a prix fixe menu, which includes artisan bread, salad, and steak with fries. Overall, we enjoyed our experience here, but the food was nothing special. The best part was the bread. The steak was a sirloin which is a tougher cut of meat and it was very chewy. The secret sauce was a gravy that tasted a little gritty. It would have been much better if it came with a chimichurri sauce. The portobello mushroom was okay, so save your money and don't order it. They also give you a second serving of steak and fries. I think most people choose to take it home. We also came to celebrate a special occasion, but they didn't offer anything. It would have been nice if they gave a complimentary dessert. Not posting any photos, since it's a prix fixe meal all the photos are the same, no originality, hence food presentation is very boring. I think one visit was enough. read more

3.5 stars The first visit I would say it was maybe 4 stars but the second was terrible. Service was very lacking though it was sooo slow on a weeknight. The server brought my family member a cocktail that was completely spilled over and sticky. The family member was visiting from out of town so this just put everyone in a bad mood. He couldn't have bothered to wipe the drink or even bring a napkin? The food is always the same but the service is what is lacking. read more

Went for Mother's Day very busy but not well staffed and seated tables inside on top of others tables way too close. Our server seemed newer and seemed stressed not very friendly. My order was taken last even tho it was Mother's Day. Worst part main reason for my review we all (4) of us had same brunch food take over 1 hr. to come out. Server said they did not recommend French toast but I see in review info is high rated... Eggs tasted like egg beaters type and not well cooked. Steak strips good. Restaurant only had one working single bathroom so lines to get in Just not a welcoming experience. Next Mother's Day will not be back. read more

I came here with my sister because we wanted steak and what better place to get steak than somewhere that specializes in it. The first to come out was vread and butter but the bread was very hard and seemed stale and the butter had a really weird taste to it, kind of like tap water. The next to come out was a salad and I am not a big fan of salad and this salad was not that great. The dressing didnt shine through and it just tasted like I was chewing on grass. I came here with high expectations of the steak but I can confidently say that my expectations were not met in the slightest. Our first plates that came out were not good at all. The steak was terrible. It was super thin and when I chewed it the steak turned into like a sand texture. We called the server over and told her about it and she apologized and gave us a refire of our steaks right away. The second one to come out was better than the first but still not great, especially for someplace that specializes in steak. I asked what cut of steak they use and they use coulotte steak. Its not a bad choice but they didnt prepare it well. The fires were just fries, nothing special. They did come out with a second serving of steak and fries which was nice and very appreciated. The service was great though. Our server was quick to help us and very attentive to us. The manager came and apologized to us as well for the steaks not being to our liking. The feel of the restaurant is always very high end and very beautiful. Inside looked really nice and fancy. Parking was a little difficult to find though. Altogether my experience here wasnt that great but the service definitely saved them from a 1 star review. I wont ever come here again though because there are way better places I can get a steak that meet my expectations. read more

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We went for Valentine's Day and in part, my birthday! This was my first time there and everything was exquisite! From the three course meal of bread, salad, and steak frites to key lime pie for dessert, everything was so fresh! Our waitress did a great job as well! The restaurant was a bit noisy but that's to be expected for Valentine's Day; but the ambiance was pretty! read more

Medium Rare - 3 Course Prefix Steak Frites Meal with margarita - Steakhouses Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Summary: Tasty food, bad ambiance, confusing experience. Would give 2.5 if half stars were an option. It was hard to hear anything so we were confused most of the meal about what we had been offered/what was happening, but the food was good. Tried to give feed-back on our way out and felt brushed off by the front desk which also didn't help, details below- Ambience: clean and bright, but as the space is basically one large open room, with an open bar area in the middle, the acoustics are rough. 80s hits were blasting the entire meal; not complaining about this personal taste wise, but was a little confusing to have Flock of Seagulls turned up so loud that we were kind of shouting to each other across our small table. Could barely hear waiters/waitresses when they would stop by. The main concern with the ambience is the bathroom soundtrack. Instead of music it's a "French Vocabulary" track. If you've been to La Madeline or remember Macaroni Grill back in the day, it's not unusual to pipe in basic vocabulary in French (or Italian for MG) for common phrases for ambience- 'my name is,' 'hello how are you,' 'let's go to the park,' etc. Also they alternate between male and female speakers. The soundtrack was one male voice and felt Predatory. QUOTE: "I have a hot tub in my home." "Do you have a boyfriend?" "Where do you live?" "Can I have your number?" "You have beautiful hands." "I want to steal your heart." "You take my breath away." "My name is Gerard." "Do you mind if I stare at you a bit longer?" It's unnerving at the very least, as a woman, to hear a male voice trying to get you back to his house while you are just trying to use the bathroom. By the end of the meal each of the women in our group used the bathroom and each came back feeling uncomfortable. We tried to tell this to the man at the front desk and he did not seem to take it very seriously, offering that it was the owner's decision and all the locations have this, but that doesn't suddenly make it ok. If you insist on having a French vocabulary tape playing in the bathrooms why can't it be normal phrases and not sound like a human trafficker? Menu: The idea of a pre-set menu with nothing to choose between (unless it's vegetarian instead of steak) sounds simple. We were asked if it was our first time and said yes, but no explanation was given, so I'm not sure what the point of the question was. We didn't know they give you two servings of the steak and fries. There was one basket of bread (for the table), one plate of salad (per person), and two servings of the entree plate (per person) which was a surprise. It makes the meal feel like a better value at about $32 per person. Drinks are separate. We couldn't understand the "mushroom side" offered to us as it was unclear if it was a part of the meal or not, so that was a $11 surprise because only 1 of the 4 of us said 'yes' to trying it. If you are in the mood for steak frites, this should scratch that itch for you with the double serving! Parking/location: Medium Rare Columbia is located in new Merriweather District shopping center. Bad luck for us tonight as police were not doing traffic control and concert go-ers took the entirety of the surface parking (of which there are at least 4 lots) by the restaurants, including parking in the lanes (not spots) in the lots blocking traffic flow. We used the parking garage which ironically had plenty of space. Took 20 minutes to park. Consider if there is a concert going on when you go. read more

Medium Rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Sure hope you like meat... it's not an unlimited serving and honestly I thought I'd be able to go through more than two servings but I did get full. There was a bit of inconsistency between the first serving of meat and the brown gravy went really well with the fries but felt too much on the meat. We also had the mushroom side order with red pepper sauce and on my second serving of meat found myself slathering my steak on the roasted red pepper sauce for the mushroom. The service was really nice. I feel bad to say this but it kinda felt like the Raising Cane of sliced steak... I feel if you're going to limit your selection (in this situation, there really isn't a choice aside from how you want your steak done) that main item should be the best or atleast consistent in flavor. Overall it was a good experience but I can't see a reason why I'd want to come back... read more

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the restaurant was super empty for brunch which wasnt bad cause we had a party pf 4+. The service wasnt bad but everyones food was SUPER SALTY like it felt like it was the only seasoning they used. Probably go back for their dinner menu.. read more

Medium Rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

The overall rating of this restaurant is fair, for a prix fixe (a set menu for a fixed price), meal, this works adequately if you temper your expectations. For $32, you get some bread (very tasty), a side salad (no onions, but otherwise pretty good), and a very thin piece of steak with some sauce on it, along with some fries. Peter Luger, it is not (but what is?) The steak is nice, and the sauce that it comes on certainly has some good flavor. It also helps that you get a second helping of both fries and steak at no additional cost. That is something Peter Luger would never do! You can also get some drinks (that helps a lot), and a portobello mushroom sliced up in a spicy red sauce. The mushroom was tasty and the sauce has a little kick and works well, but nothing to write home about. The theme is cute in that it tries for a modern French approach. When you go into the bathroom there is somebody trying to teach you French pickup lines as you are freshening up. Um, interesting take, I suppose. I guess all the times in Quebec and Paris did not prep me too well for this, because I was wildly unprepared. When you are done, go get ice cream at the nearby ice cream parlor. read more

Service was great and the food was wonderful - they have several locations so check them out!

The server was great! She was very accommodating to the boys! The menu is limited and the cut of steak was average at best. The flavor was off the charts. It would be a crime to put ketchup on the fries! The special sauce was SPECIAL! The vibe was grown and sexy cool (even with the kids there)! read more

Medium Rare - Steak and Frites and steak and eggs brunch..... - Steakhouses Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Wasn't bad, but wasn't great either. It's a good place to go to if you want good (not amazing) steak and not have to decide anything other than how you want it cooked. The bread was good, salad was good, and the fries were great. The sauce on the steak kinda overpowered it, so I would ask for it to be on the side if I go again. The service was great though, and everyone was very friendly! Location is great as well. read more

A pretty good bang for your buck. Not a super fancy restaurant but if you're looking for a simple and fresh meal, then this is your place. The pre-fixed menu keeps things very simple. The dessert Sunday was big enough to share for the table. read more

Medium Rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

We dined here again after my prize! It was amazing and my steak was cooked perfect. We also tried the French toast this time and it's a MUST, every time. It was crusty, sweet and delicious. Service is always wonderful and friendly. We will definitely be going back! read more

This time i didn't enjoyed like first time. But it's still ok. The meat was different than first time. It was thinner and sauce also a less tasty. But still it was ok. They make the plate 2 times. When you finish the first palte they bring more meat and fries. Ooo, yes fries and bread was perfect They make their own bread which is really good! Butter and bread is perfect! And the menu is 30 usd for per person. read more

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Delicious steak and fries! Which is good because that's all they do. The gravy was not too heavy and paired well. I got the blackberry sangria and it was so good as well, perfect sweetness level and not strong tasting. Service was kind of slow, but they were pretty attentive when around. I liked this location because it looks small from the outside but was much larger inside especially with the floor to ceiling windows. read more

Medium Rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Truly meh-worthy. We had high hopes for this place, but were disappointed. 1 star for the service - our server was great and attentive and we had no issues at all in that department. 1 star for the food - it was OK. You only get bread, salad then meat and fries with gravy. There's only one type of meat and they do cook it the way you ask for it, which is essential because there isn't a lot of flavor. It **needs** that gravy, which is great with the fries too. But there was a potential for 3 stars here and it didn't get those. Just 1. 1 star for the dessert - we had a slice of fudgey cake that was pretty darned good and the size of a small European country! This one lived up to the expectations. 0 stars for the ambiance, or lack thereof. The place was noisy and it was hard to hear our waiter or each other. 0 stars for the explanation - no one told us about the "second serving" and so we were getting a little salty about the amount you got before they came around with that. Would have been nice to know... This is one of those places you're either going to love or hate. I know which one I'm closer to. read more

Medium Rare is very good for what it is. A good (not great) steak, fresh fries, excellent bread, and a decent salad (and not over dressed, so no need to ask for dressing on the side). The service was good, with frequent water refills, and check-ins. We knew a second helping of coulotte steak, and fries was included, so we didn't wolf down the first rasher of fries. The Boss had medium rare and I had medium. Both were perfect. We asked for the special sauce on the side, and were glad of it. Notes of Worcestershire, butter, and spices, but would not have wanted all over the steak. The second helping was as good as the first. Kind of an austere set-up, but that was fine. Not overly loud, and enough space, though no booths at all Very good carrot cake, moist, and not overly sweet. We'd definitely go back again, though it's a bit of a hike to Columbia. read more

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The steak is not the highest quality, the brown gravy was brown gravy, the salad on the small side. The service was fine and the atmosphere is fine. Not worth a repeat for me. read more

Such an amazing deal when you go for brunch! I believe it was somewhere around $36 per person and it included bottomless drinks! You had a choice of bloody Mary's, mimosas and I believe sangria. They were so good. The waiter was also super nice. The restaurant itself felt upscale despite the price being so affordable! I highly recommend this place and will be going again! read more

Medium Rare - The all inclusive brunch menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Don't believe the reviews! Medium Rare cancelled my OpenTable reservation while we were eating so I couldn't give a review. It was so LOUD the hostess and server couldn't hear us give our name or order. I've been to Manhattan restaurants that have more room between tables. The server tried to add a side to our orders without telling us it cost extra, and our drinks were watered down. The food was fine and they bring more but if I want a good steak I'll go to Cured or Seasons52. Too loud! read more

A cute open style restaurant with the bar in the middle. This is a pre-fixed menu with only three items on the menu. Bread, salad, steak and fries. And for these three items it's okay. The bread is decent, not like the best bread that I've had, but good enough. The salad was good, but it's a salad. The steak and fries; the steak was honestly just okay. I got my sauce on the side, like a creamy mushroom ~ish based sauce, not bad but like nothing to write home about. The steak was more tender than the Medium Rare location in DC, but still a bit more tough than I'd like. You have to cut it up a bit more to make it tender and manageable, don't try to eat up the slice all at once because it's not as tender and it could be. The fries are good, but they're fries. The only saving grace is that you get double portions!! So for $34, two servings of steak and fries! Which honestly isn't too bad. It's just too bad that the steak quality wasn't as tender and good as I'd like. Overall, service was good because we're the only one there at opening, but not too bad! I guess I might go back but I'm not sure. read more

Came with a group from work and overall the experience was mid: from our service, table, to food. We were the only ones in the restaurant when we arrived, but sat towards the back- it would've been nice to be near a window but understandably we didn't make any request for that. Our server seemed a little lost, maybe new. He offered to explain the menu to us newbies but his explanation was to just look at the menu for the set price options. He gave some incorrect answers regarding the menu, and he also missed a few requests and brought the wrong drinks out a couple times. One time, he brought bloody Mary's + a virgin Bloody Mary that were pretty sure had some alcohol in it (even though the brunch drinks were very weak). The garnish also only came on half the drinks "because they ran out". I got the famous French toast- indeed thick and mouthwatering- but the inside was a little too mushy for me. On the other hand, everyone seemed to enjoy their plates. It's worth it to get the steak and eggs considering it's the same dish as steak frites with an egg. The steak breakfast sandwich was also good, and it came with chorizo- more meat! In the end, our bill was confusing. We thought everything was a set price, but some items were different values. read more

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Overall had a great time here! We came the Saturday after Valentine's Day. This is located in the corner by Banditos. Definitely some inconsistencies between our first and second plate. Our second plate was significantly better in terms of flavor. The cook was perfect both times. I got medium rare and my husband got rare and they were perfectly cooked! Our first plate absolutely lacked any seasonings and definitely relied on the "gravy". The fries!!! The best fries I've ever had!!! The bread and salad is nothing to rave about the complemented the meal well. So since we ordered some wine, our server asked if we wanted water so we said yes. We were given this big glass bottle whereas some other tables around us got tap water. Just was confused as to why our server would give us water we would have to pay for when we were already getting drinks. Just felt like a waste of money since we barely touched it. In the future we will definitely have to clarify. Otherwise, we absolutely enjoyed our dinner here! read more

Medium Rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Very good food on a simple menu. You will enjoy it. The area does not have great parking but a minor inconvenience

Amazing food great service the workers gave. me extra bubble gum and are nice good music.

5.6.24 For an indecisive person like me, the fixed menu is a dream come true. I didn't have to ask the server (Kevin?) for recommendations or spend minutes agonizing over my decision. I wish more establishments had limited menu items. Another way that this establishment stands out is that they offer two servings of the steak and fries per order. I likely could have finished my two servings, but decided on saving one to have for lunch the next day. Everything I had was good, but I'd prefer other steakhouses if given the choice. Shout out to Kevin who was very friendly and attentive. Also to the other staff who cleared our plates and refilled our drinks. read more

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Had an outstanding experience. Daniel and the team did a great job. Having a single menu to work from was a little eye opening, but it did provide for less confusion. We ate outdoors, which lead to an amazing ambiance. Everything was clean and not too loud. During restaurant week, they allowed us to swap out the desert for a second cocktail. Steak was incredibly moist, flavorful, and sauce was great. Fries were cooked crisp on outside, and soft on inside. Salad was well dressed, but not too much. Cocktails were old fashioneds made with Woodford. Key Lime pie was amazing. All in all, loved this place, and will definitely be back. You also get two plates of steak and fries, so it definitely is a value. read more

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Our experience at Medium Rare was just... meh. Probably wouldn't go back based on the food/price point. The bread was decent, albeit nearly burnt. The salad had a delicious, garlicky vinaigrette but could really use a crouton, carrot, cucumber... its literally just lettuce and 3/4 of a cherry tomato. The steak was very tasty (with added salt) and cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend getting the sauce on the side - the steak tasted better without it, plus it was kind of gritty like there was too much flour in it. The fries were fine. Not sure what oil they use but it made the fries taste somewhat sweet which I wasn't a huge fan of. Blackberry sangria was DELICIOUS! The service was great! We never had to ask for a refill and each part of our meal came with perfect timing. The ambiance was nice. The interior is hip and clean, but the music was really loud. read more

Medium Rare - Steak frites entree, Grilled Portobello and Fire Roasted Red Pepper Sauce - Steakhouses Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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My husband I came to medium rare for brunch to celebrate his birthday. Overall, we had a pretty good experience. The food was really good. I got the steak and eggs and he got the steak frites. Our meals looked exactly the same - except mine had eggs and his did not. This is me encouraging you to get the steak & eggs because it's the same price with more food. One thing that was kind of a surprise to use is that they do not offer the signature double portion with the steak frites during brunch. Any other time they give you more steak frites (at no cost) with your entree. But at brunch they do not. I also found the mimosas to be weak. You can tell that it is mainly juice with minimal champagne. The overall service was good! When we came in, the restaurant wasn't too busy as there were only about 3 to 4 other parties in there. Our waiter was attentive and checked on us multiple times throughout our meal. read more

We decided to come to Medium Rare for brunch after seeing that it was finally open. The $34.95 fixed price brunch is a good deal in my opinion. It includes bottomless brunch cocktails (mimosa, screwdriver or bloody mary) and beverages (coffee, soda, oj). You also choose a starter of yogurt parfait, dried fruit & granola, fruit salad, or mixed salad. There are five brunch entrees on the menu and we had the steak and eggs and the french toast. The french toast comes with chorizo sausage. I really enjoyed the french toast and the sausage was delicious. I thought the mimosas were good too. My guy loved his steak & eggs which is also accompanied by fresh cut fries and the "secret sauce". We're looking forward to coming back for lunch or dinner in the future. read more

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It's great to have a medium rare in Columbia! We stopped by to celebrate a bit and made a reservation a couple of days prior so we're seated immediately upon arrival. It was a Saturday evening and initially it was a little empty but then quickly got busy. The food menu is pretty standard, of steak and fries with the special sauce and I enjoyed it as usual. There is also a nice selection of wine options and we got a couple of bottles to share among the table. For dessert, the chocolate cake was awesome and I would recommend it for those with a sweet tooth. It came a little warm and was soft to the taste. Service was great, good and drinks came out pretty quickly. Definitely stop by! read more

Medium Rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

This location recently opened and I thought it would be super busy but it wasn't. Service was very nice. Menu is small. There aren't a lot of veggie side dishes you can order with the steak. Mushrooms was the only option to add on. You get 2 rounds of steaks & frites. Steak came out perfectly cooked. The first round took a bit of time to come out. We were waiting and watching all of the tables around us get their food and they finished eating before we got our food. Mushrooms were good but not worth the extra purchase. Prices are decent. read more

Medium Rare - Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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Had my 21st birthday dinner here and everything was amazing. They easily helped me make a reservation for 12-14 people in a matter of minutes without me having to stress. Service was excellent and quick, and the food was delicious and better than I expected. Especially because they gave us second servings of food everything was worth the money. read more

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Stopped in for dinner on a rainy night so it was not crowded. I brought visitors from out of state. It was nice not to have to wait for a table. The service was good but the food was disappointing. Everything was either cold or lukewarm. The steak was cold and chewy, and the sauce was barely warm. Everyone was surprised there was a second helping but it was no better than the first serving. The restaurant is a convenient location, clean, and trendy. However, I probably won't return especially not with visitors. Very disappointing, it's in a great location. read more

I love this place! Great steak and fries as well as delicious salad and bread. The service is also consistently excellent. Today I ordered a door dash pick up which was accidentally sent to the DC location. The Bethesda manager was super helpful and accommodating and they actually helped me out and switched the order! Love this place and will definitely be back!!!! read more

I think the whole concept is designed great. I like how they brought us a second serving of steak frites. They menu and drink selection are limited. The bartender was very genial which made the experience a tad bit better. read more

This is for carry out service. Don't judge, it was one of those days and hadn't eaten anything all day. My moment of weakness can be your gain. A very simple menu - steak frites with a small assortment of sides and desserts. Let me just say that the steak was cooked perfectly.y to order and the frites were light and crisp and full of flavor. The artisan sourdough baguette was almost worth the carry out charge alone. I threw in the key lime pie, again don't judge, to wrap a delicious dinner. Needless to say, looking forward to dining in at Medium Rare. read more

We went to MR before a concert. I was surprised to see it basically empty and now I see why. The menu is set and the food itself is ok for the price ($30 per person for a set menu). Our main server was decent however my interaction with other employees was strange. We were greeted by an employee who laughed and whispered something like "see, I told you," when we checked in for our reservation. We also were never given a cocktail menu even tho we had been given one during a previous visit. After we asked for a cocktail menu, the server just said he'd tell us what was on it and proceeded to rattled off a list of drinks. We got a pitcher of sangria not knowing the price. Compared to pitchers elsewhere, the price was outrageous (once we got the bill). The prices of the other cocktails my fellow diners ordered were also absolutely outrageous but we didn't find out until the bill came. The server kept telling us how high drink prices are at Merriweather so we may as well drink while we were there. In the end, our drinks at MR were far MORE expensive than if we'd just gotten them at the concert. I really wonder if the server was charging us inflated prices. The other experience I was put off by was when I went to use the restroom. I asked an employee where the bathroom was and he said , "you can't use the bathroom here, it's not a public restroom." I then pointed to where we were sitting (and had been sitting for the last 45 min.) and he just seemed stunned. No apology. Just an inflated bill and a my fellow diners leaving with a tainted view of this place. We will not return. read more