"Picky eaters, rejoice: Cleveland Park is home to a location of Medium Rare, a steak frites restaurant with a three-course, prix-fixe menu. (Vegetarians have the option of grilled portobello, also served with fries.) Distance from zoo: 0.5 miles." - Tierney Plumb
"Medium Rare’s straightforward menu is perfect for budget-conscious diners. There are now four area locations (Cleveland Park, Bethesda, Arlington, Baltimore), along with a few around the country. For $29.95, guests get a prix-fixe menu of rustic bread, mixed greens salad, and a top sirloin steak served with hand-cut fries. The steak is bathed in Medium Rare’s super-secret sauce (the recipe is in a bank vault). The restaurant was a superstar during the pandemic, delivering free meals to individuals in need. Reservations, carryout, and delivery info here." - Tierney Plumb
"When the entire menu consists of steak and fries, the fries better be good. Luckily, Medium Rare delivers with their crispy, skinny version." - Claudia Rosenbaum
"Medium Rare’s straightforward menu is perfect for budget-conscious diners. There are now three locations (Cleveland Park, Bethesda, Arlington). For $25.95, guests get a prix-fixe menu of rustic bread, mixed greens salad, and a top sirloin steak served with hand-cut fries. The steak is bathed in Medium Rare’s super-secret sauce (the recipe is in a bank vault). The restaurant was a superstar during the pandemic, delivering free meals to individuals in need. Reservations, carryout, and delivery info here. A Baltimore location is opening soon." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff
"Picky eaters, rejoice: Cleveland Park is home to a location of Medium Rare, a steak-frites restaurant with a three course, prix-fixe menu. (Vegetarians have the option of grilled portobello, also served with fries.) Distance from zoo: 0.5 miles." - Adele Chapin, Kalina Newman