Medium Rare - Bethesda

Name: Medium Rare - Bethesda
Address: 4904 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD, United States, 20814
Telephone: (301) 215-8379
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1553)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

4904 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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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

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

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Medium Rare in Bethesda offers an inviting atmosphere reminiscent of Parisian bistros, with consistently "amazing service" and delicious steak frites. Though occasionally noisy, its "perfectly seasoned" dishes and attentive staff make it a popular choice. The prix fixe concept ensures great value, and the "secret sauce" remains a highlight.

1,553 Reviews

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Jordan
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best cocktail I’ve had in months! The pineapple mule! And the food was amazing as always
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Andrew VIP
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unbelievable experience. The steak was cooked and seasoned to perfection. This reminded me of the steak frites places in Paris. I went there last night for the first time, and I'm going back again tonight!
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Nessa
Unspecified3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A nice dinner experience. Everyone was just so wonderful and nice. Food was good and service was extremely good. Katherine was very nice and outstanding.
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Lauren VIP
Washington, D.C. Area74 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went for my friend’s birthday brunch, the eggs Benedict dish was amazing! Our server Alex was so good he knew exactly how he wanted our mimosas and was so friendly. We will definitely return!
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Philip VIP
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love Medium Rare! Jason our server was great
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Patricia VIP
Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love medium rare! The steak frites are absolutely delicious, and I understand from the restaurant that the steak, frites, sauce and salad are all gluten free.
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Marta VIP
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Babies screaming ! Not very conducive to enjoying the experience…
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Nathaniel
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was attentive and friendly. With the preselected menu being two servings of steak frites, they’d asked me what temperature I wanted. I figured they’d be masters of medium rare given the restaurant’s name, but unfortunately I wasn’t served a medium rare steak. The first course they served was rare, with a good part of the center uncooked. The sauce was good, but the doneness made it much too chewy. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and waited for my second course, and again, was not served a medium rare steak. This time, though, on the opposite end of the spectrum— the steak was served medium well, without much pink. I’m mildly confused by two things: how there’s this much variance in steak doneness, and why a restaurant named Medium Rare seemingly hasn’t figured out how to make a medium rare steak. I’d give it a 6/10 overall— I wish the food was treated better.
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Lisa
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really busy! Especially since it is Father’s Day. But still managed to get seated and enjoyed our meal. Service was really great, nice and apologetic even it was busy. Which was very appreciative. Our server was excellent and attentive. Today was a good dinner for my father today!
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SADAF
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I really enjoy good food, but the quality of service and the atmosphere of the restaurant are important factors as well. Medium rare failed on all counts today. They completely overbooked and placed tables so tightly together that even the wait staff could not move through each area efficiently. The food was actually some of the worst food I’ve ever eaten and it took over half an hour just to bring us coffee and another 15 minutes after that to bring us cream and sugar. I generally don’t post negative reviews, but I really do think it’s a terrible choice to come here on an occasion like Father’s Day. I cannot speak for any regular meals here, but no one in our family will ever return to any branch of this restaurant again.
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Medium Rare - Bethesda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 215-8379.

Medium Rare - Bethesda is rated 4.5 stars by 1553 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

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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

Website
http://www.mediumrarerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(301) 215-8379

Medium Rare - Bethesda

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