Medium Rare - Arlington

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food4service2ambience3

   Food was great. Service and cleanliness could use some work…

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and excellent service!

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   Tara

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall3food2service4ambience3

   I had never been to Medium Rare and made a reservation for 7:30 pm. I arrived early and realized that there was nice outdoor seating and it was quite loud inside the restaurant. I asked if I could switch my reservation to a table outside, and the hostess was happy to assist and seated me right away even though I was significantly early and the restaurant was quite busy. I was waited on very quickly, and I found the customer service all evening to be very professional. However, the food was unimpressive. Even the salad was lackluster. It was pre-dressed greens with two halved micro-tomatoes. When the steak and fries arrived, it was clear that nothing was freshly cooked. I presume that it was in or under a warmer of some kind. Neither the fries or steak was hot...just warm. It was clear that the passion for food and flavor was lacking at Medium Rare. The food was by no means horrible. It was just okay. It seems that this restaurant is a conveyor belt of prepared plates of warm presliced steak and warmed fries which may be satisfactory for some, but if you're looking for food cooked to order and more importantly quality steak, I would course correct you to an actual steakhouse.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   3 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   Been there many times. Unfortunately, this was not the best experience. Took an excessive amount of time to get a waiter. When he did come,he took my cocktail order and quickly left without asking what my wife or granddaughters wanted. We had to ask another server to hail our waiter to come back and take rest of table drink order. Also, had to ask several times for water refills. Food was fine, but no one (either waiter or other servers) asked if we wanted more. Had to ask for that too. Not that it matters greatly, but waiter did not ask if we wanted dessert either. We just left. Left 20% tip cuz I know restaurants have been trying to recover, but tip , honestly, was not deserved.

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   HaniA

   Washington DC

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall1food1service1ambience3

   Slow service, it took us over 30min just to get the salad, and another 30 for the first meal, on top of all that, the food was cold.. we didn't even get the second meal.

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   tiggermay

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2022

   overall4food5service3ambience3

   We love medium rare. We weren’t offered anything for our celebration, but had a wonderful evening and we’re too full for dessert by the time it came around. It was understaffed tonight and service was less than normal, but it just reflects the times we Arwen in. Food taste was great and overall evening was just what we were hoping for.

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   703Food

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 19, 2022

   overall2food1service1ambience3

   mediocre service at best, food quality seems to have gone down.

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   NoahO

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 15, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   My favourite brunch. Good cut of meat, amazing steak sauce, and a very good parfait. Would recommend to anyone at this value

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   The place is quiet noisy and a lot of traffic due to servers and customers. I want to commend our lady server that I reminded us that there’s a second for meat and fries but the main server didn’t mention it and just collected our plates. The food taste good and although in the website it says $20 when we arrive it’s $26.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I dine at medium rare consistently before visiting the Kennedy Center. This is the perfect pre-show meal. Reasonably priced delicious food and you always know what you’re going to get. The service is fast and friendly. Thanks!

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11. NM

    NoelM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everyone was so nice and accommodating, very quick with the food order and drinks

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    amyf

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    We really love this restaurant but Because it was Mother’s Day it was very very loud and crowded. However, I would understand that except our waiter forgot about our table and we sat for one hour before any food was served to us. Just not the experience we were used to!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Mother’s Day.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    I am not a fries fan, but I had two rounds of these fries! Thinly cut and nicely seasoned! Excellent

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15. LA

    LuvAGreatBargain

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience2

    The food was wonderful as always and our server Dennis was so delightful that I still remember his name. The only minor criticism I have are that the restaurant looked a little shabby and there wasn’t a host manning the door to coordinate seating people as we arrived. There was a mass of people crowded around the front entrance waiting for someone to greet us and arrange seating for several minutes.

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16. RV

    RaquelV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Marina was the best! She stayed calm during the Mother’s Day rush! Even when people were rude and nasty to her. She maintained great composure. I will definitely be back because of Marina!

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was AMAZING!!! BEST French toast I ever had. The steak fries were also amazing, reminded me of the French restraint in Paris called L'entrecote. Just amazing.

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    Mark

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    Service was very rushed. Would not seat table until all guests arrived (which is generally ok). However was asked to leave at 80 minutes because of 90 minute time limit to stay (not ok as they would not even seat the guests that arrived on time) . Not relaxing.

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19. TS

    TaraS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience1

    Too loud. Terrible food.

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20. SF

    SyreetaF

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great value for the cost, especially the bottomless mimosas.

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21. AR

    AshleyRefined

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Excellent food and portions.

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    Anna

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Medium rare is one of the best priced places for the quality of food ever! Always delicious! Service is always great

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was so wonderful and such friendly service! The food was really good, and I’m definitely coming back!

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    AdamD

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was great, the steaks were delicious, and the beer was fresh and crisp. I like the simplicity of the process and the menu. We will definitely come back.

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25. SW

    SydW

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The most delicious steak and fries I've ever had. I always look forward to having dinner here.

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    Matzi

    Detroit

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Nice meal - we love the concept; simple and solid. LOVE the fresh salad at the beginning with just butter leaves, tomato and a simple vinaigrette as well as delicious sourdough / farm bread. Hostess staff was slightly disorganized but meal went smoothly. could use something to liven it up outside - fairly boring out there.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food4service2ambience5

    Server was not very attentive to use

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28. J

    Jack

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    great food, great service, great environment. better than I expected, even after having it hyped up.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    It was ok. The waiter was nice but the service took forever. The secret sauce is delicious! The food was just ok. The only retired would go back would be for the sauce.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love this restaurant so much all the workers from the host to the manager are amazing. I couldn’t ask for more when dining at a restaurant

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31. JB

    JohnB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Was sort of loud. Difficult to have a conversation with out using a lot of ‘what?’

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32. KL

    KellyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was great!

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33. DJ

    DJBphiladelphia

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday dinner

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34. JG

    JordanG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place! Will be back just because of how awesome our server Dennis was. Best service ever with amazing food! Our mimosas stayed full and we stayed happy.

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35. KW

    KrysW

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience4

    Brunch at Medium Rare is always a treat... for the food! Otherwise, the service is rushed, used plates and glasses aren't removed from the table, and you are a bit of an afterthought once you've placed your order.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Came here for brunch. Didn’t realize it was more of a boozy brunch than anything. I felt like the steak portion size was lacking.

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37. MB

    MaddieB

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Great food and good value for what you get! Love the steak sauce

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    Anne

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Enjoyed dining outside on the spacious patio. Outstanding service. Everything was delicious!!

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39. J

    John

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Very nice steak restaurant with outdoor seating.

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40. E

    Elaine

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    Excellent food, cooked to perfection. Background music was hardly in the background, it was quite loud, although they did lower it upon 2nd request.

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