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Medium Rare - Columbia, MD, Columbia, MD

Medium Rare - Columbia, MD

4.4
4.4
183 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, 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..

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (443) 542-2249
  • Website
    http://www.mediumrarerestaurant.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Medium Rare in Columbia, MD offers a "great dining experience" with its "delicious food" and "excellent service." Many diners appreciate the fixed menu for its "simplicity and value," though the ambiance can be "loud." The steak and fries are consistent highlights, and "second helpings" are a pleasant surprise.

183 Reviews

  1. Steven

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great. Ambiance was so so. Happy with the experience overall.

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  2. Amy

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s my own fault but I didn’t realize they ONLY had a prix fix menu. And no options in that menu. Portions on other tables looked small to moderate. We wanted more options other than salad as a side so we ended up leaving. I was very surprised that they had no variety at all.

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  3. Khloe

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience, everything was amazing! Food was delicious and the price is great. Everyone was so polite, can’t wait to go again!

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  4. Jerry

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Steak is excellent, just which they could incorporate a few more side options maybe 2-3 additional options besides shoestring fench fries, bake potato or mash potatoes, asparagus, or spinach or even sweet potatoes I believe this will increase traffic to the restaurant tremendously.

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  5. Kat

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there. Will return again soon and bring a few friends.

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  6. parry

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Certainly not gourmet food, but reasonable for the price.

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  7. Tanya

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was just fair—-salad was warm— steak was slightly overcooked, the fries, drinks and bread was good. Service was fine being it was New Year eve and busy. Value was not good for the quality of food. Would have rather went to Texas Roadhouse for better quality of food. The ambience was energetic and welcomed for the occasion. A one and done!

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  8. Cathy

    Denver

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Felt rushed. Our reservation was for 545 pm with enough time to see the fireworks. Our server seemed disinterested in us. I asked if there was a mocktail menu, she pointed to the wall and said you can get these without alcohol. No description. After my husband finished his portion she removed his dishes and silverware. I said don’t they offer an additional serving? She said she thought we’d been served and had to bring fresh dishes etc. our next visit she said ready for the check? Not if we wanted dessert or another glass of iced tea? ( remember no help with a mocktail menu) We were out in under an hour.

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  9. Joanne

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We spent a very nice NYE dinner at this restaurant. They take reservations which is nice, and we had very good food and great company! Desserts are extra, but huge and was split amongst the four of us. Will definitely be going back, as I think this is a nice find for a lot of reasonably priced food.

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  10. Gene

    VIP

    Baltimore

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We've been here 3 times and had the same experience each time. Seated right away, served promptly, food was excellent and the prices more then reasonable for the amount of food you get. Definitely recommend.

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Medium Rare - Columbia, MD is rated 4.4 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Medium Rare - Columbia, MD

6000 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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