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Medium Rare - Boston, Watertown, MA

Medium Rare - Boston

3.9
3.9
19 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
Medium Rare is an award-winning, iconic, full-service restaurant famous for its French-influenced steak and frites (fries). The restaurant offers a three-course prix fixe meal, featuring a flavorful fresh mixed green salad, artisan rustic bread, hand-cut fries, and the main course—scrumptious Coulotte steak topped with a secret sauce. Medium Rare also offers a variety of decadent desserts, such as the 7-layer chocolate cake, the 7-layer carrot cake, and their legendary hot fudge sundae. On weekends, Medium Rare offers a brunch menu featuring bottomless mimosas, bloody marys, and screwdrivers, along with plenty of delicious menu choices.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 237-1432
  • Website
    http://www.mediumrarerestaurant.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

19 Reviews

  1. Benjamin

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Menu is simply three things that come together, and the price is reasonable if you discover that they’re likely to bring you seconds after you finish your first plate which is not that large. Music was a little louder than we usually like and the wine selection limited and just OK. It’s good to see a new place open like this so I don’t wanna throw shade, but we are not likely to return for the one thing they serve at least for a few months not because it wasn’t good, but because there are just other food options out there. I hope the place sticks as it’s an interesting concept pretty well executed and we need more options like it in the local area. I won’t hold it against them that they brought spoons not forks to eat cake and pie and no cream with the coffee service, but those are trivial things and they just opened two weeks ago. The desserts were more than we could finish and the dinner seconds along with the dessert came home with us so we got another snack or lunch for the price of the one dinner which was a little more than we had anticipated spending. 

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  2. Daniel

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Went for brunch and tried the famous steak frites. Orange juice did not taste freshly squeezed. Steak and frites portion was small. Steak quality was fair. Doubt I will try again

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  3. Rosanne

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    After much hype from my Granddaughter, I was looking forward to dining at Medium Rare. Been there, don’t ever need to go back.

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  4. kristen

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our dinner very much! The rustic bread is served warm and complimented the salad well. Steak and fries were delicious and we loved having a second serving. We ordered the chocolate layer cake to share for dessert, also really good. And our server, Juliana, was friendly and helpful. Overall, great value and a new favorite for sure!

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  5. Julia

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the perfect setting for a holiday reunion and the food and drinks were absolutely delicious

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  6. Tam

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was cold and server left mid service. The yogurt and bread were the stars of the food.

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  7. Ivan

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Solid addition to the Arsenal Yards. New operation and they are still working out all the little bumps. Good food and drinks. Manager was working very hard to keep the operation running smoothly. Not super filling but good portions. Worth a visit for a good meal.

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  8. Judy

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great bread and butter. Salad overdressed. Meat tasty, sauce interesting, and fries were fine. Might want to ask them not to add more salt to fries and meat. Meat portion was adequate once 2nd portion arrived. Staff was great. Can’t understand why they don’t have better cocktails especially given the price of them.

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  9. Rena

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Applebees atmosphere with subpar food. Meat was gritty with no taste while the French fries still had freezer aftertaste. Sauce tasted like it came out of a jar. If you are expecting an entrecôte experience, save yourself the time and money. I would definitely not go back. One of the worst meals I’ve had in Boston. Extra star because the server and staff were great.

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  10. Helen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My order got switched with the table next to me. The server was quick to respond and bring me the right order. Overall the food, the service and the value are great!

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FAQs

Medium Rare - Boston is rated 3.9 stars by 19 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
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Medium Rare - Boston

130 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Watertown, MA 02472

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Watertown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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