Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

4.6

2114 Reviews

$30 and under

Steak

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 35 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.

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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 2,114 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 - Cleveland Park offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "phenomenal" service and a "wonderful" atmosphere. Known for perfectly cooked steaks and delicious fries, the simple menu is a favorite among locals. While some guests note occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is highly praised, especially the "amazing" brunch.

2,115 Reviews

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Rory
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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 3 days ago
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 5 days ago
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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Ben
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I like this place a lot for its simplicity. It is always a great choice and makes everyone happy. The staff is great.
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Matthew
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place that my wife and I return to every time we’re in DC. The service, food and ambience never fail.
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Brent
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and everything we could have asked for!!!
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Stacy
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent time as always, took great care of a party of 10 14 year olds
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Richard
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, staff, and atmosphere were perfect! We cannot wait to come back.
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Samuel
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Medium Rare is our favorite neighborhood restaurant. Always great food and service. Juliana is the best
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FRANCISCO
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nothing to say. Nothing to say. Nothing to say. Nothing to say. Nothing to say. Nothing to say. Nothing to say.
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FAQs

Medium Rare - Cleveland Park is rated 4.6 stars by 2114 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

Dec 26, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 35 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 2,114 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?

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