Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

4.6

2121 Reviews

$30 and under

Steak

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 66 times today

Neighborhood 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 am–2:30 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
(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
Neighborhood
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

Popular dishes

Grandma's Apple Pie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream$12.00
tarte aux pommes grand-mère à la mode
House Specialty Hot Fudge Sundae*$12.00
le sundae maison, sauce au chocolat chaud
Double Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake$12.00
le gâteau aux deux chocolats
Six Layer Carrot Cake**$12.00
le gâteau à la carotte aux six étages
Key Lime Pie$12.00
tarte au citron vert

Drinks

Coffee
Tea
Espresso
Cappuccino
Cafe Latte

What 2,121 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 in Cleveland Park offers a delightful dining experience with a "superb quality" set menu featuring delicious steak and fries. The "attentive service" and "amazing price" make it a favorite for both casual meals and special occasions. Guests appreciate the outdoor seating and vibrant atmosphere, though it can be a bit noisy inside.

2,122 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Overall, I had a very frustrating experience where they accept reservations but they don’t actually honor them. I made a reservation through open table for a Saturday night birthday dinner. It was for a bar seating, which was fine with me. We arrived on time for our reservation and were told that they don’t reserve seats at the bar. They confirmed they had the reservation, but they essentially don’t accept them? We were told we could wait at least 45 minutes for a table or that we could wait around until a bar seat was open. We decided to wait for the bar seating since it seemed like space would open. It was understandably packed for a Saturday night, but we intentionally made a reservation to avoid this. While the host staff seemed to imply that we would get the next seats, the bar staff will let anyone sit down at the bar regardless of how long they’re waiting. It’s essentially a free for all. We ended up having to wait longer because another group beat us to the seats. I think it’s a fine to have open seating at a bar, but I don’t understand why they let you make reservations online if they’re going to seat it this way. The food was good and the service was fast once we were seated. However, the fact that they don’t honor reservations would stop me from going back or recommending it.
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Molly
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great time! This is the best meal deal in Washington DC and the steak is phenomenal
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Ben
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Medium Rare provides an excellent dining experience in a comfortable environment with an inexpensive set menu.
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Jack
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Perfect vibe incredible time, loved the atmosphere, great food, amazing service
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Aaron
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven't been in years but fully lived up to my memories. Great food and great value. Kids loved it too
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Joe
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolute gem for the neighborhood. Their steak is always cooked to order and you’ll never leave hungry, seconds are always included. Great for special occasions.
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Rory
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2024
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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Eric
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
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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Guadalupe
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
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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Olivia
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 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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FAQs

Medium Rare - Cleveland Park is rated 4.6 stars by 2121 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 66 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
Neighborhood
Cleveland Park
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 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
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

Website
http://www.mediumrarerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(202) 237-1432

Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Steak & eggs

Steak Frites

French Toast & Sausage

Menu

Set Menu

Artisan Rustic Bread

Mixed Green Salad

Award-Winning Culotte Steak & Hand-cut Fries

Desserts

Grandma's Apple Pie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream$12.00

House Specialty Hot Fudge Sundae*$12.00

Double Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake$12.00

Six Layer Carrot Cake**$12.00

Key Lime Pie$12.00

Drinks

Coffee

Tea

Espresso

Cappuccino

Cafe Latte

What 2,121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Medium Rare - Cleveland Park restaurant rated?

Is Medium Rare - Cleveland Park currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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