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Medium Rare - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6
4.6
1420 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 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 10:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 14:30–23:00 Sun 14:30–22:00
  • 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 1,420 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Medium Rare in Bethesda offers a "great experience" with its unique concept of serving a second portion of steak and fries. The food is "always delicious," and the service is attentive and friendly. While the atmosphere is lively, it can be "very noisy," making it less ideal for quiet occasions. The fixed-price menu is "simple yet effective," focusing on expertly prepared steak frites. Perfect for steak lovers seeking a consistent and enjoyable meal.

1,420 Reviews

  1. Peter

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing, great experience, Hostess, servers, staff in general are very professional. Good impression they were busy and they all know how to handle it. Well managed by Carmen and Ulises We love medium rare 🤪

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  2. George

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    BUSY BUT AMAZING AS ALWAYS MEDIUM RARE BETHESDA ALWAYS MAKING MEMORIABLE NIGHTS FOR THOSE PEOPLE/FAMILY WHO DINNED THERE. KEEP IT UP

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  3. Chris

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Beware they don’t limit open table reservations. We had a 6:45 reservation and when we arrived they were still seating 6:15 times. We didn’t get seated until 7:45. Poor front of house staff

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  4. Joanna

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service is terrible. Every time we have a reservation yet are waiting up to 30-40 minutes. Place setting missing plates utensils. They li the rally rush you out the door…we’ve tried returning a few times thinking it will get better— never again.

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  5. E Mua

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ FRONT DESK STAFF ARE SO DELIGHTFUL AND WELCOMING Manager Carmen is the best

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  6. Stuart

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simple menu. Steak and fries. Medium rare of course. Steak cooked perfectly. Always a great meal

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  7. Joseph

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Medium Rare. Host waiter and staff were great!

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  8. Kelli

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 7, and the service was attentive, and the food delicious. 6 people had steaks, and 1 had the vegetarian option (portobello mushroom). The mushroom portions were a bit small compared to the steak, but that is the only area for improvement to mention. The steak, frites, salad, bread and wine were exceptional. We will definitely go back, to include for large party dinners. Thank you Medium Rare Bethesda!

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  9. Saturday

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great conception

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  10. Steven

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly happy to rate and review this restaurant, definitely deserves a 5 star rating h-boy and I were lovely welcomed and seated right away by a young doll. Food was great, cocktails were fye 🔥 Service was excellent.

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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 1420 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 71 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 10:30–16:00 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
    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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