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Medium Rare - Boston, Watertown, MA

Medium Rare - Boston

3.8
3.8
18 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 54 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 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

18 Reviews

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Rena

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 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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  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. 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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  10. Vincent

    New York City

    47 reviews

    2.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Medium Rare is more like Meh-dium Rare. We were excited to see this place finally open, but were bummed out by their “3-course” prix fixe menu of bread, salad, and steak and fries. LITERALLY THAT’S ALL THEY OFFER for dinner. Food was okay, nothing worth future visits. I hope they can expand their menu as I don’t see the window-dressed “one-trick pony” gimmick and hokey table-side service competing very long with local restaurants as well as a legit steakhouse down the street.

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FAQs

Medium Rare - Boston is rated 3.8 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 54 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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