Medium Rare

They ONLY offer a prix fix menu but the menu in offer is so delicious. They start you with bread, which could be one of the better breads I’ve had in a good while. The salad is also decent, not bad but most certainly the weakest part of the meal. Finally they serve you a steak with fries and gravy (although for our vegetarian friends they offer a substitution of the steak with a grilled mushroom). The steak was perfectly seasoned and you could feel the cracked pepper in there. They do a double serving so when you thought you were done they serve you an additional piece of meat and fries. For a base set price of $33 it is hard not to recommend this place.

We have visited this restaurant many times because it is very close to our home. The restaurant offers a fixed menu: a salad is served first, followed by a portion of meat with fries, and after that is finished, a second portion of meat with fries is brought as part of the same menu. While the first serving of meat is usually flavorful and tender, the second serving that comes as part of the fixed menu is consistently tougher, more sinewy, and noticeably lower in quality. This has happened repeatedly, not just once. This evening, we also found a bug in the salad. The staff apologized and replaced it, which we appreciated, but it does raise concerns about overall cleanliness. Additionally, a friend was not allowed to share her portion with her child, which felt unnecessarily rigid given the family-friendly setting. Finally, when paying the bill, the pen provided had “stolen from Medium Rare” written on it. This felt unprofessional and left a very negative impression. We have experienced other issues here in the past but chose not to leave a review because of the restaurant’s proximity to our home and because our kids enjoy coming here. However, since we visit regularly, we hope this feedback is taken seriously and that improvements are made.

Steak was very tender and cooked perfectly. The sauce on the steak is delish. Fries were hot and lightly salted. Just when you think you're done, they bring out the same amount of steak and fries! We took that home for later! 😉 Fast service and very friendly. We parked right in front at 2 p.m.

One of the attendants at the door lied about not having seats available at the table. We then booked online (a lot of available spots) for them to finally seat us. The steak was average, the sauce is really tasty, the fries were a bit over cooked, and the salad is fresh. Very fast service, they give you one free refill of steak and fries, the vibe is like eat quick and leave. The server was kind, professional, and knowledgeable about the menu and services. Good place for a date.

🐶 Large outdoor dog-friendly patio. They even brought out a water bowl for our dogs and dog treats, so sweet! 🍞 Crusty outside, soft inside bread 🥬 Perfectly dressed salad 🥩 Delicious steak 🍟 Crispy Shoestring french fries ⭐️ Great friendly service ❤️ Clean and upscale environment What more could you ask for?

We visited Medium rare for the first time for brunch, and it was absolutely amazing. The brunch was completely exceeded our expectations. We tried the signature French toast, Eggs Benedict, and eggs with steak, every single dish was amazing. The fresh baked bread reminded me of my childhood, the fruit parfait was so yummy, the salad was perfect… honestly, everything tasted wonderful. The service was outstanding. They even surprised my husband with a birthday ice cream. We never mentioned it, we only cheered for him, and they noticed! Such a thoughtful and kind gesture. What a great place. We love coming back! 🫶🏼🥰

Absolutely love this concept! I was craving steak and fries, and MR delivered. The menu is simple (in the best way), the drinks were amazing, and the chocolate cake was the perfect finish.

Visited for a birthday brunch and had a great time! Our server, Jasmine, was absolutely amazing and always made sure we had everything we needed. She even brought out a birthday ice cream. Highly recommend!!

Ambiance excellent Sound too loud Service excellent Priced fine Bread, salad and main course perfect Parking lot was full but i found street paid parking easily across the street. I will return

Tried this place for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't know what to expect but the salad was pretty good and the steak was already cut up but it was nice to know that after your first plate is eaten you can get a Second serving of steak and fries ! If it was one plate I think it would have thought it was too expensive but I guess with everything it's not a bad price and the steak was quite good. We were a big party so the waiter was a little ruder than I would have liked but overall it wasn't a bad experience. The one down side was that we brought a cake and the cake cutting price was more than how much I paid for dinner which I felt was a little ridiculous. I would recommend not cutting your cake here. But food and ambiance is very nice !

My first trip to Medium Rare in 7 years - well worth the wait. My wife and I had an early dinner on Friday after work. We were the first table seated, and by the time we finished 2/3 of all tables were occupied. If you haven't tried MR, it's prix fixe. You get awesome French French bread and butter, and a delicious salad. The main course is culotte steak and delicious fries with a tasty pepper sauce. An interesting thing they do is they serve your steak and fries in 2 servings, so when you finish your first plate they bring you another hot and fresh. The culottes steak is a cheaper cut, so don't expect a steakhouse style steak, but it is perfectly prepared and very tender. I barely had to use my knife; I cut most pieces with my fork. The service was fast and friendly. The meal is 31.95 per person, so dinner for 2 with tax was right at 70 bucks, and we had 1 serving of steak, 2 servings of fries, and 2 pieces of bread to take home. Great meal, great service, and a way better choice than fast casual or chain restaurants. I'm a fan!

This was the perfect surprise date on a beautiful summer day! First, there is a beautiful indoor and outdoor seating selection for you to choose from so book your reservations and select your pick-either provides great views. We decided to dine indoors. Staff were very friendly and our waiter was quick and attentive. I certainly appreciated him offering drink recommendations because his selections were perfect. Drinks: I ordered the Lavender 75 and my boyfriend ordered the Gold Rush. My drink was perfect for the summer and added a European vibes to my experience. My boyfriend's drink contained bourbon and it was so delicious and refreshing. Both drinks were our favorite. Food: The menu is prix fixe so guests start their experience by enjoying some crisp yet soft bread, followed by a wholesome salad, and end with steak frites. Everything paired together so well but the steak of course was the star of the show because it was bursting with flavor and topped with a delicious sauce. Ah, this was so delicious. Side dish: I wanted some more vegetables added to my plate so I ordered their side portobello-honey! I swore I was eating more steak because of the flavors seeping out of this dish. It was a beautiful compliment to a culinary fantasy ride. Dessert: I must say that the portions will fill you up pretty quickly so dessert was partially enjoyed and carried home. The carrot cake was soft and flavorful-things I look for when enjoying a wholesome dessert such as this. Overall, my dining experience was amazing here and I anticipate returning again.

This place continues to be one of my favorites of all time. Everything is on point, from the food (it's one of those menus where they serve one thing, steak frites, and they do it well.) to the ambiance (indoor or outdoor choices) to the service. The drinks are also delicious and well made I come to the restaurant to celebrate things, and I come here for pickup orders just when I'm craving that steak and secret sauce.

This is a popular chain restaurant that serves only one thing - Steak Frites. I thought the steak was alright, honestly not the best quality, but the sauce they served on top was heavenly. The sauce was super rich and creamy with a slight peppery tang. While the food was just mediocre, I would come back here just for the sauce! The service was nice and quick. But overall just an average chain restaurant serving steak frites. Apps: Mixed Green Salad Entrees: Steak Frites with Scrambled Eggs Drinks: Mimosa

A fun restaurant with an interesting concept! Our waiter was super welcoming, and helped make the experience fun. Our bread, salad, and drinks all came out very fast. The steak was fine - the sauce is AMAZING. I took off a star because I asked for medium and they definitely cooked it medium rare (and my steak looked the same as everyone on my table despite the difference in order) which I usually wouldn't care too much about except their specialty is steak, so that was a little disappointing. The server also spilled some steak juice onto my pants as she was setting my plate down and didn't notice at all. You definitely get a good amount of food, and think it was a fun time.

This is a fantastic fixed menu restaurant. You get fries, steak, bread and salad as your meal. The food is high quality and despite being packed, comes out quickly. The drinks and dessert are good as well. The only thing that you need to know besides the fixed menu is that the steak comes out as thinly shaved pieces and covered in a sauce. So don't go thinking you'll have a big hunk of meat to tear into. I really enjoyed my experience here and parking was easy. I'll definitely come back again.

Medium Rare is the epitome of KISS (keep it simple, ___), which worked wonderfully for me. The menu is pretty straight forward - steak with fries. You just tell your server how you want the steak cooked and leave the rest up to Medium Rare. As someone who can be a bit indecisive when it comes to menus, Medium Rare's system is perfect for me. From start to finish, I had a wonderful experience because everything was on point - the food, the service, the cocktails, and the ambiance. I thought it was quite considerate that the manager (I think) stopped by our table to make sure everything was going well. Also, I thought it was a nice touch that the bartender personality delivered our drinks to the table. I'm not sure if that's a normal thing, but I'll pretend as if it was. Like I mentioned earlier, you pretty much have one option - steak and fries. What surprised me was that diners receive TWO rounds of steak and fries. I was so shocked (in a good way) when the server returned with a second round. I kind of wished that I save some stomach real estate by not eating so many fries during my first round. *Oh well, live and learn.* I thought the steak quality was fine. While the secret sauce was very rich and tasty, I wish that I asked for it on the side. I'm kind of Team "a steak does not need any sauce if it's already seasoned". However, in my defense, I did not know about the secret sauce until the plate from the 1st round arrived to the table. Fortunately, the restaurant does not drown the steak it its secret sauce. Although you have one option for food, you will have quite a few options for cocktails. Normally, I like to try a few cocktails during a dinner. However, the Hibiscus Margarita was so delicious (and strong) that I stuck with that throughout the meal. One of the things that I liked about the margarita - it packed a punch, BUT it was not overly sweet. The energy of Medium Rare gave me relaxed vibes because I tend to find many steakhouses to be a bit stuffy. However, Medium Rare seems like a place where folks can come to relax and not take themselves too seriously - unless when it comes to steak and fries. I wonder if this had to do with the fact that the restaurant is pretty close to George Mason University. For instance, you'll receive pieces of Bazooka Joe bubble gum when it's time to pay your check. Overall, I could not ask for a better experience during my Arlington trip. While I probably will not make it to this location in the near future (since I do not live in or near Arlington), I definitely hope to visit the other locations in Bethesda, MD and/or Washington DC.

Check out this place if you like steak and fries because they do it top tier. Pri fixed menu, bread and salads are a nice start. Have your steak which ever temp you prefer. Fries have a nice crispy. The sauce is also something special. Sweeter and not as much bite than your typical steak sauce. And on top of that you get a smaller second serving of steak and fries. Service is quick and almost like a factory because they do the same thing at every day. Drink menu has more than enough options to go with steak.

Great and energetic atmosphere with great food and service. Recently celebrated a special birthday here and Carla and her team did an excellent job making sure it was a memorable experience. The menu is prix fixe including artisan rustic bread, mixed green salad, culotte steak and fresh cut fries. Portion are generous, and I recommend you order one of the following desserts to top off the meal: hot fudge sundae, key lime pie or apple pie. Enjoy! Note, parking is somewhat difficult. Allow 15 minutes prior to reservation to secure parking.

Went to dinner on a beautiful night, so we sat outside. The food was great and I was pleasantly surprised with their second serving. I will be going back!

This is such a good brunch deal with 34 dollars for any entree on their brunch menu (I did the steak and eggs), a salad or fruit or yogurt parfait and free bread. Everything tasted great and it was a wonderfully balanced meal. The atmosphere was great and the service was quick. We had to change tables due to a glare from the window but they readily accommodated us. I definitely suggest this place for anyone who is a fan of steak!

I came here for dinner for the second time within weeks of my first visit. This place left such a memorable impression that I couldn't wait to come back. I'll have to deduct a star this time due to the service with front staff. I was running late to my reservation and due to coming from far (Baltimore); I made sure to give a courtesy call of calling the restaurant to give notice of me running late. I called many times (over 10 times) and the phone kept ringing with no one picking up or the option to leave a voicemail. I arrived at the restaurant 15- 20 minutes after my reservation and checked in at the front. Although I explained everything; they were only accommodating after a bit of resistance and lots of attitude (the eyerolls and tone). Besides starting off with a bad start, the rest of the evening was lovely. The service from the waiter was friendly and attentive. The food was just as good and this time I tried the pineapple mule, and it was very tasty.

This is a what you see is what you get type place. You definitely should temper your expectations when you eat here. If you do that, you will absolutely enjoy your experience. Medium rare offers a prix fixe menu of bread, a mixed green salad, and culotte steak with fries and their secret sauce. Even though the place is called medium rare, you can of course order the steak prepared however you like. The restaurant also has a full bar, as well as five dessert offerings. Once you finish your first serving of steak, the waitress comes back around with a second serving. My steak was cooked exactly how I ordered it, and my pineapple mule was tasty. All in all, it was a solid meal at a great value. I would recommend.

A DC classic institution. Don't worry about looking at the menu before coming to decide on what you're getting. There's only one thing on the menu- steak frites- and they do it well. The steak frites are excellent. The steak is well seasoned and sliced thin so easy to eat. That being said even with thin pieces, they cook the steak perfectly to the requested temperature (at least my medium rare is always on point). The fries are nice and crunchy. And *spoiler* they bring an extra round of steak frites! You won't leave hungry. I want to call out that their steak sauce is PHENOMENAL. It's similar to a creamy au poivre sauce but the flavor and texture complement both the steak and fries perfectly. I always ask for extra. The salad that comes in the beginning is also tasty and fresh- food start to the dinner. Also don't sleep on the dessert. The ice cream sundae is huge and delicious. Perfect for sharing. And you can ask for booze to be added to it! One of my go-to spots whenever I visit

Easy. One menu item, perfectly cooked, I was throughly impressed. You even get bazooka bubble gum on your way out! And the SAUCE. Well done I didn't want to go here and I'll be back.

No because I am Medium Rare's BIGGEST FAN! I don't care what anyone else says for ~$30 you get a salad, delicious bread, and a perfectly cooked steak with the BEST fries they're the iconic thin cut crispy fries and don't even get me started on the best gravy I've ever had. This is my friend and I's staple, we go once a month! I also brought my bf for his birthday and put in a special request with the reservation and they surprised us with an incredible birthday sparkler on the dessert we ordered!

Solid restaurant for a night out. There's only one meal on the menu and you get bread, salad, steak and fries. At first we didn't think it was enough food but then the waitresses unexpectedly brought out a second round. I wish they had told us that was happening before. It was odd and I wish they had just brought everything out at once. The food was pretty good but honestly not exceptional enough for it to be the only thing on the menu. Great service. The tables were very close together with not a lot of room to move around. Outdoor seating was also available

$30 for steak frites x 2 + bread & salad? Sign me up! A very simple, but delicious meal. Overly generous portion and the most reasonable price point. I sat at the bar and the bartender was very attentive and made a delicious old fashioned. The decor is extremely nice as well. Great for date night, business meeting, quick catchup with a friend, or solo meal at the bar (me); very versatile arrangement for any occasion. Can't wait to go back!

This place is definitely in need of fairer reviews. If your goal is to go out to a fancy steakhouse, spend $70+ per person, and have the best steak imaginable then don't come here. It's a steak frites restaurant with a pre fixe menu. For only $30, I think it's pretty unbeatable. Do other steakhouses have better steak? Well, duh. It'd be silly to compare the quality of a coulotte steak with a ribeye from Ruth's Chris. Some of these negative reviewers just had really uninformed expectations. I saw a photo of a well-done steak in a review of someone complaining it was tough. If you order a well done coulotte steak and want to complain then you can really only blame yourself. The bread & butter was good and the olive oil dressed salad was great! You get two portions of steak frites and both the fries and steak met all my expectations. The steak is seasoned well and primarily relies on the sauce for flavor. The patio is also super cute and I highly recommend sitting at an outdoor table if you can. As I saw in another review, "efficient" is probably the most accurate way to describe the service. The waitstaff was all very no-nonsense and just wants to clear your table as fast as possible, but that's more or less an accurate French experience. I wish they gave out buttermints instead of bazooka bubble gum after the meal though.

Medium Rare is a popular DC-based chain serving up what seems to be an unbeatable deal: a pre-fixe menu of bread, salad, and two portions of steak frites for $31.95. My party of eight made a reservation for a Sunday night at 6:00pm around 4 days in advance, and we were immediately seated when we arrived. The restaurant itself is located right next to the Silver Line Virginia-Square Metro Station near the heart of Arlington. The space itself is sleek and dark, though the ambiance is quite loud and buzzy. You're led to a table covered in paper, where the server will ask everyone what their preference is for how they like their steak cooked - they will then draw a grid delineating everyone's preference for further reference later on. Everyone starts with their Artisan Rustic Bread, which is served with butter. The bread is warm and toasted, and tastes homemade, but we found it overly crusty, and the butter is extremely cold when it arrives at the table, so it's practically impossible to spread. Moving on from that, they bring out their Mixed Green Salad - the base of the salad is nice, crunchy, and fresh, with romaine lettuce, mixed greens, and tomatoes, but we found it to be overdressed (practically glistening with an oily vinaigrette, and too salty). The first round of steak came out around 10 minutes after the salad service - I will say, props to the kitchen for handling a busy restaurant so well. I ordered my steak rare, while most of my companions ordered medium-rare, and one member of my party ordered medium-well. For the first round of steak, it's around a 5oz portion served with crispy fries and a "secret sauce." Everyone's steak was cooked to their liking, and while it's not the highest-quality piece of steak, I will say, it's elevated with the sauce, which is creamy, savory, and slightly herbaceous (the perfect umami level). I asked for a portion of salad with my steak as opposed to the fries (as my party remarked that the fries were overly salty), and they were happy to oblige, although again, my salad was overdressed. For the second portion, they bring it out in sizzling hot pans, and this is where the meal started to go downhill. They brought out all eight portions in the same hot pan, meaning all eight of the portions were cooked to medium-well, even though most of us had preferred rare/medium rare. I asked for my steak to be cooked rare, and they were nice enough to make me another portion, although that was overcooked too when they brought it out. They do give a more generous portion of fries in the second round, and gave me another plate of salad with dressing on the side when I requested it. They have an extensive dessert menu (all $12, with apparently huge portions), but none of us really wanted to eat any more. We weren't all that full (there wasn't too much steak, actually, even with a second portion), but we didn't want to spend much more money than the pre-fixe menu. Overall, this is a nice concept for a restaurant, but there were a few aspects of the meal that were subpar. While you're getting a better value than going out to a steakhouse, I would prefer to shell out a bit more for a higher-quality experience and dishes executed to a better standard. They also tack on a 20% service charge for large parties, so I would be aware of that. Go in with tempered expectations and this is a decent spot, but I wouldn't venture back again.

Excellent idea for a restaurant. A prefix menu of steak frites and French fries. You get two servings and it is well worth the price, especially for the steak and yum yum gravy sauce. Unfortunately, nothing else really stood out. The fries themselves are barely pencil thin and have zero substance to them. For a restaurant of this caliber, they shouldn't have their fries outclassed by McDonalds. And it's a tight fit. Is this an Arlington thing? We were practically holding hands with the tables next to us. Also, it was SO LOUD. Let it be known that the ambience for this place is definitely bar scene 100%. Overall, yummy steak and gravy, but nothing else that would have me drive back out. Make those fries thicker and I'd give it a 4.

Super disappointed in this place. I had high hopes. Let's start with the good: The server 5/5 The salad 5/5 The drinks 5/5 Now for the bad: The bread 2/5 (too crunchy to enjoy) The steak 2/5 (very mid, not seasoned) The gravy 0/5 (tastes like canned gravy? maybe even like chef boyardee?) The fries 2/5 (needed more salt. maybe a dipping sauce. or make them garlic parm fries? but they were very underwhelming)

After visiting Paris last year and eating at Le Relais De L'entrecote, I knew I had to give the American version a try! Honestly, it was the exact same experience down to the detail. Servers move pretty fast, ask you how you want your steak cooked and immediately bring out the food. I will say the American secret steak sauce tasted more like gravy but still enjoyable nonetheless. For the price you really can't complain. The food is simple and tasty. I'd recommend if you're in the mood for steak & fries and you want to get a bit of France in America.

We weren't planning to eat here. Instead, we had a reservation for brunch in DC. However, Metro was really screwed up. Long story short---track work and a disabled train at Pentagon City meant a slow ride that got slower when the train stopped at McLean and had to sit there for several minutes. We realized that we wouldn't make our reservation so my husband called the restaurant to cancel. So...we had to come up with Plan B. We got off at Virginia Square where I looked to see what was open. Right across the street, Medium Rare was open. We decided to give them a try. It was too late for brunch so, we had a very early dinner. Having never been to Medium Rare, I knew next to nothing about their menu. We were greeted and seated by a very nice employee. He took us to a two top and asked if it was okay, which it was. He gave us menus. It was then we noticed that the only item on the menu was a fixed price dinner. If I recall correctly, the meal was $28 per person. It comes with bread and butter, a simple mixed green salad and the main course which is coulotte steak, fries and "secret sauce". That was fine for us. To drink I had a "Lavender 75" which our server said had gin, lavender syrup and champagne in it. It turned out to be a good drink---flavorful and not too strong. My husband had a glass of Malbec. Our server was friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable about the menu. We asked her how she would recommend ordering the steak. She said "medium" which we decided to do. The bread came first. It was sliced and soft in the middle with a nice crust. Salad was next. It had a vinaigrette dressing and in addition to the mixed greens, a few sliced cherry tomatoes. This salad was splendid in its simplicity and we both enjoyed it. The main course arrived shortly after we finished our salads. The fries were piping hot and flavorful. As for the steak and "secret sauce" (which was basically a gravy) --- the gravy had good flavor that complimented the meat and the fries. The coulotte steak isn't the most tender cut around but it was sliced thinly and easy to eat. After we finished our main course, we were talking about getting dessert. No sooner did we discuss it but another server came to our table and put more meat, "secret sauce" and fries on our plate! We hadn't realized that everybody gets seconds! So...we ate the meat and a few fries as we still wanted dessert. For my dessert, I chose the hot fudge sundae with vanilla ice cream, while my husband chose the key lime pie. I hadn't had a hot fudge sundae in years! It was very attractively presented with a huge amount of whipped cream topped with a cherry plus since it was Easter, a "peeps" bunny was added. Thankfully, the fudge and the ice cream portions were normal ones. Some candied pearls added a bit of crunch. I enjoyed every bit of that sundae. My husband's key lime pie also came with a huge amount of whipped cream that also had some candied pearls in it. He said it was one of the best key lime pies he's had. Also, he had a cappuccino which he said was well prepared. As a side note --- they do a brunch on the weekends that has a larger menu. All in all, we enjoyed our meal and were pleased with the service. We both used the bathroom where, instead of piped in music, there are piped in French lessons. They were amusing as they were teaching how to ask someone out on a date :) Would we go again? We both say "yes".

Oh. My. God. This is the best I have ever been to. Although they have a fixed menu, what the serve is absolutely perfected and at a pretty reasonable price. The setting is fairly dark but in the best way possible. I will always recommend this for date nights.

I came back here after a year... and it was definitely a better experience! We celebrated my brother's birthday here, they gladly stored our cake for a fee though. Depending on party size they charge $3 per person because they serve you slices, which is very nice and add a sparkler candle on top! It was super crowded so we did have to wait on our food for a bit. I recommend lunch beforehand as the servings aren't too big and you only get two! Which is unfortunate but it is what it is. I got their blackberry sangria? I believe is what's it's called and it was quite delicious! I would definitely come back here for a celebration, but I wouldn't consider this my to go to date night spot. The meat was cooked exactly too my preference and everyone else in my party was satisfied with theirs as well

Deliciousness - 4/5 Happiness 4/5 My wife was a bit more excited about this place than I was. She gave it 5 stars, I gave it 3, so 4 is the official word! This is a no muss, no fuss finely oiled operation. The waiters are efficient and tables re-set to seat more people in a hurry. People were dressed from fancy to super casual and kids were very welcomed. Everyone gets the same meal - steak frites with bread and salad to start. There is a small drink menu as well. And the price is definitely right. You get two big helpings of fries and steak per meal. We left burstingly full. I thought the food was pretty good. The fries were really addictive (I don't remember the last time I wolfed down so many fries), but I thought the steak could have used more seasoning (I highly recommend getting a bit of hot sauce to spice things up). My wife thought the steak was top notch. I will especially commend the dessert. We ordered a sundae and it was excellent. Cherry ice cream (with cherries mixed in, which is something I always love) and a mountain of whipped cream. A bit more hot fudge would have been nice, especially given how tasty it was.

The food was good and glad they have vegetarian option of mushrooms. However, I think it would be much better to do tofu or something with protein. The fries were also way to salty. I am also very disappointed because I went to celebrate my sister's, my friend's and my birthday, and they didn't comp a single dessert. We told them it was our birthday and had birthday attire. Do not come for your birthday. We recently went to a different restaurant and they just overheard us talking about our birthday and they brought us dessert. This is extremely disappointing.

Food was good, service was attentive and ambiance was fair, certainly not as good as the DC location. I would definitely go back.

Medium Rare is a delicious pre fixe menu priced at $30 that includes all the staples of a great steak dinner - bread and butter, a crisp mixed salad, and the big finale of frites with special sauce and fries. The balanced ambiance between string lights on the window panes and dim lighting throughout the restaurant was intimate, cozy, and romantic. The wait staff was speedy, kind, and made the experience a fun, memorable time. Two tips before visiting Medium Rare: 1. Make sure to make your reservation - this place fills up quickly! I didn't see too many walk-ins, so I recommend being on the safe side by calling ahead. 2. Come hungry! With two servings of steak and fries, this is a great opportunity to pig out in the best way possible. Very excited to visit Medium Rare again soon!

We came here for dinner and got seated right away. The place has a pre fixed menu so really just 2 things on the item. The bread and salad were good, although the salad was really lacking anything else but lettuce. The steak itself was good with the sauce and the fries were ok. They did not give us a lot of sauce to begin with and by the time we were done and waiting for the check they gave us more food. I feel like the price is not justified for the place so I would skip it and go somewhere else.

To start this off, I absolutely love this place. Our first time going I didn't realized it was a fixed menu but regardless I knew I would like everything. Starting with the bread, while it was good I will say it was a bit over cooked and super crunchy on the outside but with butter and the soft inside it's good. Salad is basic, nice lightly dressed and just something to have while you wait for the entree. Finally the steak and fries, love love love! The fries are amazing, steak cooked perfectly with their secret sauce which is so good. Steak is also seasoned well outside of the sauce so it is even better. Then after your first round of steak and fries you get another serving of steak, fries, and sauce. If you don't want it right away they box it up for you! All this for $30 per person which is unheard of in the DMV and actually taste good. We also got the chocolate cake, it's delicious of course. Cannot recommend enough!

Love the fact that there's a set menu. No more overthinking each menu item and being in a rush to decide when the server comes around! Just pick the temperature of your steak and order a drink and sit back relax and enjoy what they bring you! 10/10 experience, will be back! - Fun Activity Task Force

A different take on a steak house. Service was quick and bought out bread fast. Small menu choices but steak was good but needed potatoes or other sides vs French fries. Overall great place and would go back !

If you're looking for a top-notch brunch experience, this steakhouse is the place to be! I came in with high expectations, and they absolutely delivered. The star of the meal was, without a doubt, the steak--perfectly cooked, incredibly moist, and packed with rich, savory flavor. Every bite was melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Beyond the steak, the rest of the brunch spread was just as impressive. Pair that with a refreshing mimosa, and it was the perfect way to start the day! After 6 pitchers or mimosas I truly can say this was one of my favorite meals. Every Mimosa was so good I one tapped each of the glasses. Definitely made the all you can drink tab worth it. Will be returning soon!

The food here was exactly as expected. The ambiance, service, and overall experience were pretty awful despite having a reservation. That being said, the severs were working their booties off! I plan to try a different location, because this one does not seem to have skilled hosts or management. I say this, as everyone who committed to waiting had a reservation and we all waited past our time. When management was asked what was happening, they blamed the service times on customers taking too long to eat and the fact that it was a Friday night. However, it was clear by the amount of people waiting and the fact that they brought tables inside from the patio, that there was a mistake made with the open table reservations made worse by it being so cold (it is February) that no one wanted to be outside. We went on a Friday night with a reservation. We were not seated until 40 minutes after our reservation time. Once we were sat, it was at a 2 top that felt like it was not normally in that space. I say this because it constantly felt like people running food out of the kitchen were about to dump it onto me or the table. We received our drinks after we received the bread. Which btw, the drinks are pre-made cocktails and not worth the price or time that we waited. While the food came out fast once we ordered, it was overcooked from what we ordered (rare and medium rare). Again, for a place that literally has no other option than how you want your steak cooked, we would have hoped for a much different experience.

This is more of an experience than a meal! We really had no clue what to expect,except we like steak! They start with bread and a simple salad! We were served steak and fries with something like a burnaise Sauce! We were happy and then all of sudden someone came with another order of steak and fries! Wow ! The server then wrote two on the table! The whole order is written on a paper table cloth! The service was a little slow but we got more steak! It is a tad expensive but we didn't leave hungry! Ambiance is youthful and noisy!

My son and his pal wanted steak. This filled the bill. Great steak, great sides. Fixed price menu was a hit. Loved the bread too. Efficient service. Loved the taped French voice in the rest room telling me how beautiful I am. Nice touch! This is a solid bet and we very much enjoyed it.

Seems eerily familiar to a chain restaurant in Paris serving similar items. Starts with a baguette bread pan. Surprisingly, the bread was done to baguette standards. Had the sliced steak frites with savory gravy. Good formula for a set menu meal at $31.99 per person. Worth it since you get a second serving too. I was a little annoyed at first because we waited 10 minutes after our reservation time, but it was really busy.

Flora was the best ever I've ever had! Five stars! Amazing person and even better server

Honestly probably closer to a 3.5 than a 3. Medium rare is nothing if not consistent. You're going to get exactly what you expect. There's a nice quaint atmosphere and you can see a bit of the kitchen. The specialty drinks are written on a giant pillar in the restaurant. The menu is already set so not much decision needs to be made. You start off with mediocre bread. It's fine, nothing special nothing bad. The salad comes next and is fine too. Light dressing which was pleasant. Then comes the coup de Grace which is the steak and fries. The temperature comes out... close enough. I think I ordered medium rare but got rare instead but the sauce and fries make it good enough to not care. The best part is the fact that they give you a second portion of the steak and fries all included for the same price. That's always a pleasant surprise even if you're expecting it. I'd say you know exactly what you're gonna get which is not always a bad thing!

Favorite restaurant in Arlington. Brunch is a vibe with a group. We did the french toast and bottomless beve's.

I would say over all the food was a 7/10. They could have given more fries and the seasoning on my first steak was good but lacking in the second order. The service - bleh. Barely saw the waiter and didn't check in with me. I would try the DC location instead as I heard it was better.

So pleasantly surprised ! We had an amazing meal. Service was fantastic and such a a great value . The prix fix made things so easy, and even though the steak was okay, that sauce was absolutely heavenly and made everything taste delicious. I thought fries were too salty and they promptly fixed it for me. We loved the salad a lot too! When back in DC in a few weeks we will sure to hit up this restaurant again! This time with the rest of our family. Can not wait.

Stopped by for a brunch before the group went to a movie. The location is great with plenty of parking spots around and also walking distance from the metro. There was plenty of space in the restaurant, but it did fill up quickly as the typical lunch hour approached. The service was good, but the food was not my favorite, which is odd since the menu is not very large. Food: French Toast // Amazing and probably the best thing on the brunch menu. It was perfectly cooked and had a delightful flavor. Breakfast Sandwich // We asked for medium, but it came out more medium-well and didn't have much flavor. However, it did come with a great sauce which really saved it. Drinks: Bloody Mary // Pretty spicy, so if you like a bit of a kick, this may be up your alley. Mimosas // They pre-mix them for you but bring out carafes, and the waitress was very attentive, making sure it never went empty. Overall, the location and service were great, but the food was a bit hit or miss. The French toast is a must-try, and the drinks were flowing, which added to the experience.

This place is an embarrassment for French food... it's a joke Amateur hour for. Morons... French cuisine is top 3 in the world ... your Patrons are fools and you should be ashamed of your self PK Laguna beach CA

We love Medium Rare! For $29 you can get bread, salad and 2 servings of meat and fries. It is such a great deal and perfect if you are super hungry. They have a delicious sauce that you can put on your steak and fries. This location has indoor and outdoor seating. It does get busy during peak times, so make a reservation, they are available on OpenTable. Street parking is available.