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Medium Rare - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6
4.6
1492 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,492 people are saying

Medium Rare - Bethesda reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Medium Rare - Bethesda offers a lively dining experience with "great food" and "always great service." Known for its simple yet "delicious" fixed menu of steak frites, the restaurant delights with bottomless drinks during brunch and impeccable staff attention. While occasionally noisy, the "warm, crusty bread" and "succulent steak" ensure a memorable visit.
1,492 Reviews

  1. Elliot VIP

    Wilmington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You always get a tasty meal at Medium Rare. It’s the secret sauce that makes it special.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They’ve got one menu and they knock it out of the park! And when you finish, they bring you more!

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  3. Emmy VIP

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! We’ve only gone to the one in Cleveland Park, and this location did not disappoint. Perfect for a date night!

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  4. Tomás

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We tried the portobello mushrooms for the first time and it was alright. The sauce on top of the mushrooms was the best part. Every other aspect of the visit was the same as usual.

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  5. Lesli VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had to send back cold food, which was again served cold. Our first negative experience.

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  6. ShannonB VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great service and food! We eat here often.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Steak was tasty but a bit salty. Service was good.

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  8. Jeanette

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect family night out - especially for hungry little boys!

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  9. Open table diner

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were sat immediately, it was a very Quiet night, we enjoyed everything, our server anner was nice and cool and efficient. the food was delicious. Sure coming back

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  10. JeanL VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Requested medium rare steak and it was medium well. Was not aware it would be served with a large amount of gravy. Waiter never came back. When another server came around with more steak and fries, meat was medium rare. I requested ketchup for fries at that point. He acknowledged my request but didn't bring it. Waiter came back only to offer bill and dessert.

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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 1492 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Medium Rare - Bethesda

4904 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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