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Medium Rare - Cleveland Park, Washington, DC

Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

4.6
4.6
2116 Reviews
$30 and under
Steak

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique $28.95 prix 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steak, American, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 14:30–23:00 Sun 14:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 237-1432
  • Website
    http://www.mediumrarerestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    3500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
  • Area
    Cleveland Park
  • Cross Street
    Ordway Street NW
  • Parking details
    Small parking lot directly across the street
  • Public transit
    On the corner adjacent to the Metro red line, Cleveland Park entrance
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

Set Menu

Prix Fixe $28.95

  • Artisan Rustic Bread

    pain de campagne

    • Mixed Green Salad

      la salade verte

      • Award-Winning Culotte Steak & Hand-cut Fries

        with Secret Sauce steak culotte, frites et sauce secrète

        Desserts

        • Grandma's Apple Pie with Vanilla Bean Ice CreamUS$12.00

          tarte aux pommes grand-mère à la mode

          • House Specialty Hot Fudge Sundae*US$12.00

            le sundae maison, sauce au chocolat chaud

            • Double Chocolate Fudge Layer CakeUS$12.00

              le gâteau aux deux chocolats

              • Six Layer Carrot Cake**US$12.00

                le gâteau à la carotte aux six étages

                • Key Lime PieUS$12.00

                  tarte au citron vert

                  Drinks

                  • Coffee

                    • Tea

                      • Espresso

                        • Cappuccino

                          • Cafe Latte

                            Last updated: 22 August 2023

                            What 2,116 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
                            • 4.6Service
                            • 4.5Ambience
                            • 4.6Value

                            Noise • Moderate

                            Loved For

                            • District of Columbia

                              Great for outdoor dining

                            • District of Columbia

                              Steak

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            Medium Rare - Cleveland Park offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "phenomenal" service and a "wonderful" atmosphere. Known for perfectly cooked steaks and delicious fries, the simple menu is a favorite among locals. While some guests note occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is highly praised, especially the "amazing" brunch.

                            2,116 Reviews

                            1. Rory

                              Washington DC

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Excellent service, excellent food. Had a birthday, and while they did not do their celebration until we started leaving, they made up for it by sending us away with a bottle of champagne. We've been to Medium Rare Cleavland park multiple times, and it is always a wonderful experience.

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                            2. Eric

                              VIP

                              Washington DC

                              8 reviews

                              5.0

                              8 reviews

                              Dined 5 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Such a great experience. Excellent service, lots of delicious food, and you can’t beat the price.

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                            3. Guadalupe

                              Washington DC

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 7 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              It was Great! They accommodated a lot of our requests especially when handling my 8-year niece. Thanks!

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                            4. Olivia

                              Washington DC

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined on 21 December 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Had an amazing experience at medium rare. Our server was so kind, the drinks & food were delicious.

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                            5. Ben

                              Washington DC

                              7 reviews

                              5.0

                              7 reviews

                              Dined on 21 December 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              I like this place a lot for its simplicity. It is always a great choice and makes everyone happy. The staff is great.

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                            6. Matthew

                              Miami

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on 17 December 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Amazing place that my wife and I return to every time we’re in DC. The service, food and ambience never fail.

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                            7. Brent

                              Baltimore

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined on 15 December 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Excellent and everything we could have asked for!!!

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                            8. Stacy

                              VIP

                              Washington DC

                              12 reviews

                              5.0

                              12 reviews

                              Dined on 13 December 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Excellent time as always, took great care of a party of 10 14 year olds

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                            9. Richard

                              Richmond

                              5 reviews

                              5.0

                              5 reviews

                              Dined on 12 December 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              The food, staff, and atmosphere were perfect! We cannot wait to come back.

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                            10. Samuel

                              VIP

                              Washington DC

                              20 reviews

                              5.0

                              20 reviews

                              Dined on 9 December 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Medium Rare is our favorite neighborhood restaurant. Always great food and service. Juliana is the best

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                            FAQs

                            Medium Rare - Cleveland Park is rated 4.6 stars by 2116 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
                            19:00
                            Booked 50 times today
                            Google Map for Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

                            3500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

                            Dining areas

                            Additional information

                            • Cross Street
                              Ordway Street NW
                            • Area
                              Cleveland Park
                            • Hours of Operation
                              Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 14:30–23:00 Sun 14:30–22:00
                            • Price
                              $30 and under
                            • Cuisines
                              Steak, American, French
                            • Dining style
                              Casual Dining
                            • Dress code
                              Casual Dress
                            • Parking details
                              Small parking lot directly across the street
                            • Public transit
                              On the corner adjacent to the Metro red line, Cleveland Park entrance
                            • Payment Options
                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                            • Additional
                              Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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