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Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

4.6
4.6
1854 Reviews
$30 and under
Steak
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 35 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steak, American, French

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 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

    (202) 237-1432

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • 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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What 1,854 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • District of Columbia

    Steak

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  1. CherylL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Service excellent. Highly recommend.

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  2. Heather

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Service was so so. My son and I went for brunch and he had to keep asking for our server. I think he had to many tables because the people around us were complaining of service issues as well. I probably won't be back.

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  3. AlainC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Medium steak - shame if it's the only thing on your menu. Good fries and bread. Ok salad.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Medium Rare is probably the best value for money steak restaurant in the DC area, great food and service.

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  5. Tertia

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    They do one thing and do it very well. Steak, salad and bread were all outstanding. And the carrot cake is to die for.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant, very accommodating after my daughter’s university of md graduation, thank you

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I was a little disappointed when we went at Brunch time. The food was amazing but we didn’t extra meat and fries with our meal like you normally do. Paid a lot and few pieces of meat. Where for the same meal don’t go to brunch go at the normal time! I was really looking forward to this meal!

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  8. SoCalGal

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Medium Rare has it all: quality, reliability, and class. They also do a lot for our local community so it's amazing how much value they also provide. Best steakhouse in DC!

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  9. ELM73

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    The food was very good, service was a little slow but to be expected on Mother's day, and the location was great

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  10. Rayes

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We were seated quickly. Our order was taken within 15 minutes of sitting down. We received our full entry not long after our appetizers. The steak was tender, thinly sliced. The sauce was a bit gravy-like. The fries were pretty good.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Sauce and fries were great. The steak is good but both servings were cold. It’s clearly been cooked significantly before serving. The smell inside was fishy and awful but the outside patio was nice.

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  12. MerryJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique experience with top level service! If you like high end steak houses but want to try something different while in the area this is the place for you! The bread alone is worth the trip! One thing we were unaware of is that they come around with seconds - we thought the original plated dinner was plenty!

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  13. KirstenM

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    I love the food but this spot is focused on turnover to the detriment of a good time for the diner. I got a text 5 mins before my reservation telling me it was time to check in. The dinner came before we finished our salads and the second helping came within minutes of the first. Multiple servers kept trying to take our plates or urge us on to desert. We were in and out within an hour. Good for them but less so for us.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    Too many tables inside. Great food, but just feels very crowded.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Little overpriced. Service was fine, food was fine. Nice easy place, would recommend if you want consistency and ease.

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  16. Ellen

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always try to grab dinner here when I’m in town. Must stop when visiting DC!

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  17. Dennis

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, and the ambiance was great, maybe avoid sitting over the metro grates.

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  18. KristinM

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Manny was a fantastic server and the hostess was really attentive.

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  19. Anita

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went for brunch, bottomless drinks and the steak menu was a good deal. They’re very sweet about events!

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  20. DianeB

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had not been to DC in 20+ years, my fifteen year old niece found this restaurant on TikTok, I was unsure but the made the ressie anyway. So happy we tried it! So unique and if it wasn't tasty enough first time we were able to have seconds! Only issue is bar orders are way slower than the food but that is not a reason to skip this place.

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  21. juliem

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful! They even brought out a chocolate sundae with a giant sparkler for my son’s birthday.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Favorite restaurant in DC. The food is amazing, price vs value is great and the service is really good.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious and good service . We ate outside on the nice patio as the inside was very noisy.

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  24. DanielleS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, fast service, and so many drinks too choose from! The outdoor seating is also fantastic

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I love it here! Our server was gracious and attentive. Drinks were strong!

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  26. CeeCee

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Visited Medium Rare-Cleveland Park for brunch and it's always a solid choice. For $32, you can't go wrong with a salad for a starter, yummy steak frites and bottomless mimosas. It's good to know that after six years being away from D.C., this gem is still standing strong.

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  27. StaceyQ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Steak was tender and the secret sauce amazing!

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  28. GerardDunn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my go to spot when I am looking for a great meal - without breaking the bank. Steak, Bread, Salad, Fries.. And then getting SECONDS of all - makes this one of the best values in DC. I prefer the Cleveland Park location - though they have Bethesda and Arlington Locations. Cleveland park location is 100 yards from Cleveland Park - RED LINE on metro. Fantastic location. One of the few places that allow you to bring your own wine. Corkage fee is $18.50 - which is reasonable in the big picture of things. DON'T HESITATE!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at the restaurant and food was amazing. My sisters proudly stated it was the best steak she ever ate.

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  30. nick

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Always delicious, I like the portobello mushroom option

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole meal was great, including the surprise at the end. Wish they would open near me in Los Angeles!

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  32. rose

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    excellent service and a great atmosphere... Food could be a little bit better, especially the eggs ..not much flavor

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  33. Leeb

    Philadelphia

    157 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    157 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Service was phenomenal Brunch was delicious!!!!

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  34. accidentalfoodie

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    Staff was friendly and helpful; food was fine but nothing worth seeking out again. Convenient for a pre-Zoo brunch meal and easily accessible by metro.

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  35. ACHJOHNSON11

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience3
    Less than expected. The food is what made the experience less than desired. But the service was prompt and the drinks were on par with brunch.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    It was pretty good, the bathroom was creepy. The man talking to me over the speaker kinda skeeved me out. Thought it was an intercom and thought someone was trying to talk to me. Make sure he only says the pickup like once, no need for a repeat. But fun time to say the least!

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  37. TylerR

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Service was good. Steak was not great at all. Probably one of the worst steaks I’ve had at a restaurant.

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  38. Michael

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food quantity was not Ok in comparison with what was paid. It used to be much better!

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  39. KateAllie

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Medium Rare is always a must when having family in town!

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  40. AutumnDiner

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I used to come here more frequently, but have not been in awhile. There are always a steady stream of patrons and they do one thing right - STEAK. I feel there was more of a wait after ordering than usual and the portion size might have decreased, especially trying to split a small amount of fries amongst four people. The last person was left with only a few small fries when served from the tray to the each person's plate at the table. It's in a good location and has outdoor sitting. Plus they have a decent wine list, which is always nice to pair with steak. There staple is the sauce which if you haven't had, you will love.

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FAQs

Medium Rare - Cleveland Park is rated 4.6 stars by 1854 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Medium Rare - Cleveland Park

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 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

  • 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

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