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Medium Rare - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6
4.6
1453 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 43 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, $28.95prix fixe dinning experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak; and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and bottomless Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers. WALK INS and CALL AHEAD seating are always welcomed.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (301) 215-8379
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Bethesda
  • Parking details
    Public lot at 7730 Woodmont Ave -- walk out the back exit to Fairmont Ave and restaurant is on the right. Also, street parking.
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro Red Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,453 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Medium Rare - Bethesda offers "consistently delicious" steak frites and impeccable service in a lively atmosphere. The restaurant is celebrated for its "amazing" French toast, festive desserts, and accommodating staff. Despite occasional noise, patrons adore the "friendly and welcoming" environment, making it a "go-to" spot for memorable dining experiences.

1,453 Reviews
  1. Amrit

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was outstanding offering good non -beef options and efficient. The bottomless drink offer during brunch makes it easily a great value even though we only had one alcoholic drink but instead had more coffee. The beef and mushroom were cooked perfectly and scrumptious to eat. We are definitely returning to the MediumRare in Bethesda.

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  2. John

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent as always. The time to get drinks was slow, we had our food before our drinks. Our server was a tad forgetful and was confused when other servers brought us bread, etc. Overall we love MR, but the service could be a bit better.

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  3. Cyndy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Medium Rare is always a winner with our family for dinner. Our server this evening was Cameron. Cameron was very professional and also very personable. The service was great as was the dinner. We had an out of town guest with us and he was quite impressed with the entire dinner and the presentation. (One teeny suggestion; less whipped cream on the hot fudge sundae, but it was delicious.) ☺️

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  4. Will

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ALL WE GOTTA SAY IS HOW DAMN GOOD THIS PLACE IS!!!

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  5. VineGuy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Medium Rare - I live out of town and visit the DC area once a month. The first thing I do after I land is go straight to Meduim Rare. The service is Phenomenaln - everyone from the front desk to the busboy are attentive and polite. The food is consitently very good, and the value is amazing - and then the second helpings show up! It's always a great evening.

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  6. Priscilla

    VIP

    Washington DC

    76 reviews

    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice evening - food and service were both great. Other than a very cranky woman at the table next to us who wouldn’t stop yelling - the evening was a perfect college send off for my son.

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  7. Jenn

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Medium rare never disappoints even though they were busy. Starting from the front desk Hostesses Elsie and Giana are always very welcoming and nice and sat us as soon as had a table for us. Orvin Served us a margarita at the bar which got us started 🔥 Food is always good we always have fun at this place We will always come back.

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  8. Mua

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend had a great birthday night! BUT What to expect? MEDIUM RARE is always busy With or without a reservation there’s always a wait. Front desk tried their best to get everyone seated Servers are great and professionals. It’s worth the wait FOODS AND DRINKS ALWAYS GOOD! BIG MEDIUM RARE SUPPORTER!

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  9. Jennifer

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I made reservation for my 17yo son and friends. Party of 9 for his birthday. I called the restaurant the night before to confirm. They had to wait one hour for a table even though I made the reservation . If this were a group of adults, they never would have been treated this way. Unfortunately my son didn’t let me know this until afterwards.

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  10. Ceska

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always a pleasure dining at Medium Rare. From the warm, crusty bread, to the fresh, crisp salad, to the succulent steak served with the perfectly salted fries... Chef's Kiss!

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FAQs

Medium Rare - Bethesda does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Medium Rare - Bethesda also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 215-8379.

Medium Rare - Bethesda is rated 4.6 stars by 1453 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 43 times today

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Google Map for Medium Rare - Bethesda

4904 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

  • Area
    Bethesda
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public lot at 7730 Woodmont Ave -- walk out the back exit to Fairmont Ave and restaurant is on the right. Also, street parking.
  • Public transit
    Bethesda Metro Red Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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