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Medium Rare - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6
4.6
1476 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Website
    http://www.mediumrarerestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    4904 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
  • 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

Menu

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What 1,476 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Medium Rare in Bethesda offers an exceptional dining experience with its consistently delicious "steak and frites" and impeccable service. The "outstanding" staff, including standout servers like Cameron, ensure every visit is memorable. While the restaurant is often busy, reservations help. Guests praise the "cozy elegant" atmosphere and "great value" offerings.

1,476 Reviews

  1. ELLEN

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is good but service is terrible - with a set menu and only a few items to deliver to table (bread/water,/salad, entry, and 2nds). It should be a very simple process. The staff were nice but not trained to ask if anyone needs anything. I had to ask for water and items several times. If management evert watched the staff stand by the kitchen and not seeing if anyone needed anything they would be shocked. Very loud atmosphere. .For the price they can do better.

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    Washington DC

    75 reviews

    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We read about the restaurant and had been planning for a post Valentine dinner. Neither of us knew it was a fixed menu but that was perfectly fine. First the service. Outstanding, tables kept clean, server was excellent and even within the tight space very efficient. The food also was cooked exactly to request. We smiled as the steak is already cut and we have gotten in the habit of doing this at our other favorite steak places. We enjoyed our meal and was preparing to go when… the second course came out! All of table mates waited to see our surprised looks when more steak was served. More than we could eat at one serving but what a great value. That really made this best value steak restaurant in the area. Highly recommend and look forward to our return. (Make reservations early as possible).

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  3. Natalie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Perfect everything. Thanks for making my daughters birthday special.

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  4. ADRIANA

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for special day, nice food, small plate, great staff.

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  5. jennifer

    VIP

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service and incredible value for the offering. Thank you

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  6. Lizzy

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food never disappoints and the customer service is always top tier.

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  7. Tibor

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining there. Unexpectedly great food. Fast service. Crowded so really glad I used open table for reservations.

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  8. Mua

    VIP

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent !!!!!!!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

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  9. Trinh

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was wonderful! They were ready for our party of 9, and our waiter was very accommodating and friendly. The only issue was trying to make a reservation for more than 8 people. We initially tried to make a reservation for 11 people, but they required executing a formal contract with their big party planner. That would have been fine, but their party planner was not very communicative, and we were not given the planner’s contact info. We were told to wait for the planner to contact us, but it took the planner days to email us, and we could only email back & forth with questions which caused unnecessary delays and frustration. So, if you have a party of less than 8 and can make reservations on Open Table, then it works, but planning a dinner for more people is too much trouble here.

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  10. Open table dinner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not surprised by the fact they always busy, front desk told us about the wait even though I had my kids with me, then the other host with black long hair approached i talked to her told my situation my kids were hungry really appreciated her effort i felt how she prioritize my kids and sat us down as soon as she could. Many thanks also to my server for taking the order dinner quick and professionally. we had an amazing night. Food is always great

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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 1476 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 23 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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