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    Medium Rare

    3.8 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Steak Frites
    Samina M.

    One of the best DC brunch deals! Came here to catch up with a friend and really enjoyed their selections. Super helpful that its a pre fixe menu with a variety of options. The ambiance is calm and inviting. Will definitely be back!

    Lilah S.

    My kids really like Medium Rare in Cleveland Park, so for Mother's Day they invited me to their favorite restaurant! Who doesn't love two helpings of steak frites and delicious sauce? Tonight we got our seconds, then before we knew it someone was piling on a third helping, so bonus! Some pics of my gorgeous kids over the years, eating two servings of steak at Medium Rare!

    Steak frites
    Catharine N.

    What a value in the DC area! Bottomless brunch that includes mimosas, steak and an appetizer! Steak was cooked well and the entire meal was just great. Staff was also attentive! I would highly recommend for a day out with friends!

    Steak & eggs
    Darien C.

    First time trying Medium Rare after seeing it on TikTok and I must say that I was impressed! I went for brunch and got the steak and eggs with a side of French toast. The steak was cooked medium and the sauce is a game changer! The employees and servers were welcoming and attentive. And the restaurant offered a patio and spacious indoor seating. We started outside but it was a little chilly so they sat us inside.

    medium rare steak
    Renee P.

    yes they literally serve one course: salad and steak & fries. i was skeptical when a coworker brought me here but i was blown away by how good steak could get?!? i came back recently and i have to say having your steak cooked medium rare (haha get it?) is the way to go (i chose medium well the second time). the juiciness of the pink center blends seamlessly with the steak sauce. it turns a typically dryer dish into one with different textures! pair it with your favorite wine and it's sure to hit the spot. very creative restaurant and i will come back when i crave a nice steak :)

    3 Course Prefix Meal
    Kristina D.

    Excellent food and service. Loved that the prefix meal was so simple, but so good, and family-style serving (being able to have "seconds" of the steak and fries was lovely). The ambiance is warm and inviting, very simple and intimate. There were multiple birthdays being celebrated when I went and everyone clapped for and celebrated each other. It was a really nice energy. The restaurant also allowed my group (about 10 people) to bring in a homemade birthday cake, which they cut and served for us.

    Sally C.

    Really good food. Great atmosphere and good service. We really enjoyed this place and my fiance comes here everytime he travels to DC for work!

    The steak Frites and fresh cut fries.
    Jamie S.

    We had the Sunday Brunch at Medium Rare. It was great and the service was fantastic. We were one of the first ones there and enjoyed the atmosphere and food. We ordered the French toast and the steak frites and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend.

    Camille J.

    always quality & absolutely love the sauce & bread which they let us take to go yay! dmv classic

    Salad
    Sydney

    Cute concept for sure and I really can't be mad at bottomless drinks for 1$. The brunch only gives you one serving of steak but that was enough to make me full. The steak wasn't anything amazing but it was sous vide so the texture was tender and the sauce was good. Not the best steak I've ever had but for the price it wasn't bad. The service was a bit slow and ignored us a few times but overall good experience

    Steak fries and eggs brunch

    I am obsessed with this place. Vibes are incredible and food is delicious. Also great price point. Always a good time here. Delicious bread steak fries and salad. This place is amazing

    Steak and eggs
    Cynthia C.

    Their brunch is such a good deal, like $35 for bottomless drinks, a starter, and an entree?? Absolutely fabulous. I got the fruit parfait, steak and eggs, and some bottomless mimosas to sip on. What's nice about the deal too is that you don't even have to stick with a single drink, but I'm a big mimosa girly so I stuck with that the whole time. The parfait was delightful, but I do wish there was fresh fruit in it instead of dried fruits. The steak and fries were amazing. I wasn't a fan of my eggs; I asked for them to be poached and oddly the yolks were completely set and the whites were gelatinous. I wish I'd opted for just the steak frites. I also got to try a bite of their French toast and it was insanely sweet. It's a nice casual spot with flexible brunch options! The only issue was service was honestly a little slow, but at least with the mimosas they left the bottle of champagne opened at your table.

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

    Celebrated my best friend's new job offer here last night and we split the appetizer (mushrooms) and dessert (key lime pie) amongst 3 of us. The steak and frites go really well with the sauce, which becomes a bit too salty along the way, but it's also a taste that we can't do without. I was awed by the generous portion of steak and frites which got us stuffed to the brim. This set meal also comes with artisan bread and salad. We topped it off with drinks - tried the red wine, margarita and sangria, and concluded with the popular key lime pie. The margarita was very refreshing and a great complement to the meal itself. The bathroom also has an audio of French phrases seemingly teaching you how to flirt? Lol. It was my first time here and my best friend bought us the meal. Won't be my last!

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    2.3 mi
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    Still one of my favorite steakhouses in Bethesda/Chevy Chase area. My favorite appetizers are the…read moreclam chowder, lobster crab cakes, Wedge Salad and the Cold shellfish platter. For the Cold shellfish platter, they serve you shrimp cocktail, oysters, lobster claws and lobster tails. For steaks, my go to is the Kona crusted NY Strip and the Porcini-Rubbed Bone-In Ribeye. They are so good. Order them medium-rare. It's so tender and flavorful. You honestly can't go wrong with any of their steaks. You can also add the Kona crust or porcini rub to any of their steaks as well. I actually had their Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Miso Butter last night for dinner (4/24/2026). Let me tell you, this was one of the best fish I've had. The fish was so good - melt in your mouth goodness. The miso sauce complements this dish so well. For sides, the creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and Au Gratin Potatoes are my favorites. For dessert, the Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake is the one to get. They do have a kid's menu and for larger parties they do require a private dining room. They validate up to three hours in the parking garage, so parking is free. Service has always been top-notch. They make a great Old Fashioned.

    Beautifully designed restaurant space with dark wood tones, warm lighting and oil paintings…read more Evokes a traditional American and steakhouse vibe. We were seated right away in a booth near the bar area. We were there to take advantage of a promotion, wagyu and wines event. One could order a Wagyu burger platter (3 different varieties) that came with sea salt fries. Cost would be $35 with the wine, $10 less without the wine. The burger would be paired with Orin Swift red wines (4 different kinds). The waitstaff also provided a happy hour as well as regular dinner menu for those who want options. We got the Wagyu. I ordered the bleu cheese and truffle burger with the Cabernet Sauvignon. We also added the mushroom truffle arancini appetizer from the happy hour menu. Minutes after ordering we got the complimentary bread basket. It was warm and covered by a white napkin. It included crisp flatbread, 2 pieces of onion focaccia, 2 poppyseed rolls and 2 pieces of brown bread with raisins. Bread was tender on the inside and slightly chewy on the outside, very fresh. Every type was delicious. The arancini were gold ball sized (5) and topped with Parmesan sitting on a thick rich sauce. The interior had creamy risotto and black mushroom. A great starter and not too heavy. The burgers were thick patties (cooked medium) with a perfect outside char. Inside was lightly pink and very juicy. It was topped by blue cheese, truffle, Bibb lettuce, tomato and pickles, topped by a poppyseed brioche bun. Was rich and yummy, everything went well together. Fries were crisp. My companion had the mushroom Swiss burger and enjoyed. Wine was smooth, fruity and had great depth, with no bitterness. It shone almost as much as the Wagyu. Service was excellent and gracious. Though the dining area got full it never got noisy. A great place for a romantic dinner or drinks with colleagues.

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    After stocking up on fresh produce at the Central Bethesda Farmers Market, my parents and I stopped…read moreby Mon Ami Gabi for brunch. It was a lovely way to spend the afternoon, and overall we had a pleasant experience. My mom enjoyed an Arnold Palmer, while I ordered the Saint Tropez Spritz, a refreshing blend of elderflower, limonata, and mint that was perfect for brunch. We each started with a comforting bowl of Onion Soup Au Gratinée, topped with a generous layer of melted Jarlsberg cheese. For the table, we shared the Pot of Mussels Marinière, prepared with leeks, onions, garlic, white wine, and herb butter, along with the Escargots de Bourgogne, which were rich, buttery, and packed with garlic herb flavor. My parents also shared a Caesar Salad, but unfortunately they couldn't enjoy the Caesar dressing because it contains chili oil. It would be wonderful if the restaurant offered a traditional Caesar dressing without chili oil for guests with dietary restrictions or sensitivities. I ordered the Ahi Tuna Niçoise Salad and made sure to communicate my food allergies and pepper sensitivity before ordering. Unfortunately, the tuna arrived blackened and was much too spicy for me. Thankfully, our server handled the situation professionally and had the kitchen replace the tuna with salmon, which I appreciated. The food quality was generally very good, and the staff was accommodating once the mistake was brought to their attention. My only suggestion is to improve allergy awareness in the kitchen and consider offering a non-spicy Caesar dressing option. Those changes would make the dining experience much more enjoyable for guests with food sensitivities.

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    The ambiance and service are both on point. Room is super unique and warm, nice but not fancy…read more Waitstaff is welcoming and accommodating. Now for the food: we ordered the fish and chips and the cornmeal crusted trout, both were excellent. For the fish and chips, the fish was tender and flavorful, while the batter was rich and crispy. The trout was fantastic as well, the cornmeal crust was well balanced and the fish was fresh. We definitely recommend this place, it's worth the trip uptown!

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    HUGE fan of I'm Eddie Cano! A terrific neighborhood restaurant that we need to preserve here in…read moreDC! Love the half 'Italian-Italian' and half 'American-Italian' menu. We order from both sides and are never disappointed. Great wine list, and Massimo is always ready with good recommendations! Visit I'm Eddie Cano and visit soon!

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    Medium Rare - steak - Updated August 2026

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