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    3.7 (98 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Aaron Z.

    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.

    3 Course Prefix Steak Frites Meal with margarita
    Sean M.

    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!

    Mariana C.

    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.

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    Chris D.

    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...

    Tina I.

    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..

    Steak and Frites and steak and eggs brunch.....
    Lj S.

    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)!

    Amber J.

    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.

    Set menu of Artisan Bread, Mixed Green Salad and our Award Winning Culotte Steak & Hand-cut Fries
    Başak O.

    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.

    Katelyn W.

    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.

    Yes, they do have ketchup
    Eric R.

    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.

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

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

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