Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

Name: Medium Rare - Cleveland Park
Address: 3500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20008
Telephone: (202) 237-1432
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (2175)

$30 and under

Steak

3500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

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 4:45 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:45 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

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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 2,175 people are saying

Medium Rare - Cleveland Park 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
4.4Ambience
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 "great food and service," with highlights being their tender steak, signature sauce, and bottomless brunch. The outdoor patio enhances the dining experience, while the fixed menu provides a "delightful simplicity." Although some diners note a decline in service and rushed experiences, the restaurant remains a favorite for special occasions and family outings.

2,175 Reviews

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Elizabeth VIP
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience per usual! Great service, tasty food. Truly a neighborhood gem!
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Fabio
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
$40 bottomless mimosas are such incredible value for DC - I was blown away! The steak frites were perfectly executed, the coffee was excellent, and that yogurt was like a delightful little dessert before the main course. You've created one of the best budget-friendly brunch spots in the DMV where people can actually enjoy unlimited mimosas with great food. Thank you for doing it right! I'll definitely be back and bringing friends.
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Zoe
Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and so worth it. Honestly I’d like to go back before we leave we are visiting
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Lorenzo
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We ordered our steaks medium rare, but they came out more rare than expected. While we’re not experts, all four of us noticed it. Service also felt rushed and impersonal despite the place not being that busy. Hoping it was just an off night.
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Jeffrey VIP
Washington, D.C. Area36 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for brunch. Max is an excellent server, as well as the entire team. Steak frites, salad, and bread are very tasty. Outdoor patio is nice.
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Amy VIP
Washington, D.C. Area46 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Even knowing the menu is fixed and limited, I had high hopes after some recommendations, but it didn’t feel like it was anything spectacular. The carrot cake was pretty good. We sat outside, so we accepted the street noise. I think it might be a one and done.
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Marc
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Favorite family outing for special occasions - birthdays and college graduations- 2025 Whoot Whoot
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Gracie
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and service was awesome. Our drinks were always full and our service was fast. Will definitely be back
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Marc
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
There have been many occasions with my patronage since the opening of this restaurant where my friends and I have thoroughly enjoyed dining at Medium Rare. However, in recent years a decline in service, atmosphere, and consequently the food has become more and more evident with each visit. Last night, I was throughly disappointed. The evening started with my request to turn-down the volume of the music only a bit. Shortly thereafter, someone turned the music back up and throughout the dinner I could not hear what my companion was saying aross the tiny two-person table. We regretted sitting inside and felt we should've opted for a more pleasant experience outside in the humidity and the auto traffic. It's inexplicable to me why this interior ambience with loud music is management's preference. I've always sensed an urgency at MR to get one served and out the door to seat additional guests, but it was bad last night. We are not slow eaters, and the salad is not of the size to require extra time, but no sooner had we been halfway into our salads that out portobello mushrooms arrived and were squeezed onto the table before us which can barely accommodate for dinner-size plates. So, now I'm eating my salad and my entree because I know these mushrooms get cold quickly. And they did. Though not before the second helping was piled upon the first serving further ensuring a fully cold dinner. Additionally, I've always loved the fries though last night they were so overcooked that they were just crispy and hollow potato husks with all the interior potato fried-out. We came a little early to beat the dinner rush, but this pressure to get us fed with cold entrees and out the door while shouting to be heard has me wondering why I would ever eat at Medium Rare again. Such a disappointment for what had been a neighborhood favorite.
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Cindy
Dallas - Fort Worth5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorites when visiting DC. RAREly disappoints. Desserts are yummy!
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FAQs

Medium Rare - Cleveland Park is rated 4.6 stars by 2175 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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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 4:45 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:45 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

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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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 2,175 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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