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Medium Rare - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Medium Rare - Bethesda

4.6 (1522)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
4904 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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.

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 1,522 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Medium Rare - Bethesda offers a "wonderful experience" with "very nice and welcoming" staff. Diners rave about the "outstanding" food and "amazing deal for brunch." The service is "attentive" and the atmosphere is "cozy elegant." Despite occasional noise, the "secret sauce" and consistent quality make it a "great value" choice.
1,522 Reviews

  1. lucy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience. Front house was very nice and welcoming. My server was very consistent and very nice. I really enjoyed dinner here! Really appreciate the service.

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  2. Watson

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOUD AND BUSY but we had a good diner for Mother’s Day. Our food came out perfect can’t complain The rose giving out by the hostesses was so sweet. My mom loved it. Our dessert was delicious Will be back on a less busy day lol

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  3. Amanda

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely day to celebrate Mother’s Day. It was very busy due to Mother’s Day which is completely understandable. The Front house was so welcoming and very helpful with finding us a table which we appreciate. Once we were sat, our server greeted us so nicely and kind which lightened up the mood even more. The food was very good and the drink were awesome. This was a great pick to have our Mother’s Day here. Knowing that the front house and as well as the server treated us very well and appropriately, We valued our time here and enjoys every bite and every moment.

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  4. Helene VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The noise level was awful inside. The food was okay. The service was as well. The meat was too rare and tough.

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  5. Skyler

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really amazing deal for brunch, good food, decent drinks, and awesome area. Desserts are available for extra and they looked amazing!

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  6. Carolyn VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant is too noisy and on top of that the music is played too loudly. The service was not as good as it was the first time I was there. Did not get everything we ordered and had to ask for things. Overall, I was not as impressed on my second visit to the restaurant as I was on my first.

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  7. Amit

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible, food was over an hour late, under cooked, wrong stuff came and the fries tasted old and like fish

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  8. Jesse

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Mother’s Day service was horrible. Crammed us into a loud and dark corner, had to ask for bread 3 times, a straw 2x, a cappuccino that we ordered when we got there took 25 minutes. We felt ignored and neglected. We know Mother’s Day is a busy dining day, but there are 5 things on the brunch menu. Things should have been on the line and churned out. Why it takes so long and multiple times to get something does not make sense to me. Overall, a bad experience. We won’t be returning, especially on busy holidays.

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  9. Hans

    Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is an experience, no a la carte menu. The sauce is a must.

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  10. Kareena VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a good experience at Medium rare Bethesda, at first we felt so welcomed, we sat 15 minutes after the reservation time. Hostesses were so apologetic about the waiting time which we understood because they had Full house. Our food was good as always. Absolutely rating 5 stars.

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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 1522 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 53 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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