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Proflie - Medium Rare - New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Medium Rare - New Orleans

4.1
4.1
217 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, $30.95 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. FREE PARKING BEHIND US

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Bistro, Contemporary American
  • 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
    (504) 354-2588
  • Website
    http://www.mediumrarerestaurant.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    5538 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115-3152
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Cross Street
    Joseph St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

Set Menu

$28.95 prix fixe

  • 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 secrete

        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: 25 August 2023

                            What 217 people are saying

                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                            4.1
                            4.1 based on recent ratings
                            • 4.2Food
                            • 3.9Service
                            • 4Ambience
                            • 4.2Value

                            Noise • Moderate

                            Loved For

                            • New Orleans / Louisiana

                              Great for brunch

                            • New Orleans / Louisiana

                              Good for groups

                            • New Orleans / Louisiana

                              Neighbourhood gem

                            • New Orleans / Louisiana

                              Great for outdoor dining

                            • New Orleans

                              Great for brunch

                            • New Orleans

                              Good for groups

                            • New Orleans

                              Neighbourhood gem

                            • New Orleans

                              Great for outdoor dining

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            Medium Rare in New Orleans offers a unique dining experience with a set menu of steak, fries, and salad. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "amazing steaks," noting the friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere. While some found service inconsistent, the "great value" and standout desserts, particularly the chocolate cake, shine.

                            217 Reviews

                            1. Rachel

                              New Orleans

                              1 review

                              3.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 3
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 1
                              The food was good but the music was so loud we couldn't have a conversation at our table. I couldn't hear the person sitting across from me. I asked the waitress to turn it down but she told me she was told she could not. The management wants it that loud. I won't be going back until they turn the music down. Who wants to spend that kind of money to go out to dinner and not be able to talk with the people at your table?!

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                            2. Morgan

                              New Orleans

                              13 reviews

                              4.0

                              13 reviews

                              Dined 4 days ago

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Steak and fries were good! Service was attentive. We enjoyed our meal and would return.

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                            3. OpenTable Diner

                              Washington DC

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on 16 November 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Perfect. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Bottomless mimosas were flowing. The food was phenomenal. Great service, drinks, food, and company. Thank you!

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                            4. Adrienne

                              New Orleans

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on 14 November 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Food was great!! Server was nice and knowledgeable.

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                            5. Sofia

                              New Orleans

                              1 review

                              1.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on 10 November 2024

                              1. Overall 1
                              2. Food 1
                              3. Service 1
                              4. Ambience 1
                              Hostess was rude and unprofessional. The service was very delayed. Had a reservation at 8:15, they sat our table at 9:20 and one hour later still haven’t gotten the food. Hostess banished the food ticket so it wouldnt get done. Had to leave the restaurant.

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                            6. Andrea

                              Chicago

                              3 reviews

                              1.0

                              3 reviews

                              Dined on 10 November 2024

                              1. Overall 1
                              2. Food 1
                              3. Service 1
                              4. Ambience 3
                              Horrible. Waited 30 minutes for our reservation. Service was slow and aloof. Food was mediocre at best. We left hungry. Second portion was inadequate.

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                            7. Hui

                              New Orleans

                              18 reviews

                              vip
                              4.0

                              18 reviews

                              Dined on 10 November 2024

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 3
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Great food. Service started off well. Server got swamped as the restaurant got full. Good steak. Good dessert.

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                            8. Ashley

                              New Orleans

                              1 review

                              1.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on 26 October 2024

                              1. Overall 1
                              2. Food 1
                              3. Service 1
                              4. Ambience 1
                              Table wasn’t ready. After sitting at a dirty table that was only set for 4 for nearly 30mins, we left. Saw the food come out at the table next to us and the steak was 1/4in thick and was grey. Fries looked soggy. Food just looked awful.

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                            9. Cassandra

                              Baltimore

                              1 review

                              3.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on 26 October 2024

                              1. Overall 3
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 1
                              4. Ambience 3
                              The brunch was great! Good prices and deal for bottomless brunch. Unfortunately we got very poor service and it impacted our meal. Our waiter only came to the table 2x when asked and made us wait 15 min for drink refills and almost 30 min to get our check. He also seemed genuinely irritated any chance he came to our table.

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                            10. Derrick

                              New Orleans

                              1 review

                              vip
                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on 13 October 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Great meal and awesome staff. Will go back again!!

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                            FAQs

                            Medium Rare - New Orleans offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 354-2588.

                            Medium Rare - New Orleans is rated 4.1 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

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

                            Make a booking

                            2 people
                            19:00
                            Booked 9 times today

                            Order delivery or takeout

                            Google Map for Medium Rare - New Orleans

                            5538 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115-3152

                            Additional information

                            • Cross Street
                              Joseph St
                            • Area
                              Uptown
                            • 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, Bistro, Contemporary American
                            • Dining style
                              Casual Dining
                            • Dress code
                              Business Casual
                            • Parking details
                              Street Parking
                            • Additional
                              Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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