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Medium Rare - Arlington, Arlington, VA

Medium Rare - Arlington

4.7
4.7
1373 Reviews
$30 and under
Steak
A photo of Medium Rare - Arlington restaurant

Medium Rare - Arlington

4.7
$30 and under
Steak
Arlington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 51 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steak, American, 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
    (703) 243-2020
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For inquiries please give us a call.
  • Neighbourhood
    Arlington
  • Cross Street
    Nelson Street
  • Parking details
    We also provide free garage parking in our building
  • Public transit
    Virginia Square metro station across street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,373 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Steak

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Medium Rare - Arlington is celebrated for its "delicious steak frites," generous portions, and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the simple, well-executed menu and the surprise of second helpings. The restaurant's outdoor seating offers a pleasant dining atmosphere, though the inside can be noisy. A go-to spot for brunch, special occasions, and delightful dining experiences.

1,373 Reviews
  1. Karin

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal. Food is consistently good and great service.

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  2. Toni

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great. The steak was perfect. It is nice not to figure what you might like with the fixed menu.

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  3. Sushma

    Washington DC

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu is short, but Medium Rare does it well. The food and the good value draw all types - large family groups, people on dates, friend groups of men or women of all ages and backgrounds.

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  4. Rob

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite brunch spot, and yes, the steak frites do live up to the hype! Everything was perfect here, from the food, coffee, dessert, and service.

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  5. Rachel

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    so delicious and they give you two portions of steak/fries

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  6. Amira

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at the Arlington location! Service was great and the staff and Manager are very friendly. Would definitely come back and bring more friends, this will be a go to spot in the area.

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  7. Terry

    Washington DC

    134 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Provided you like steak frites, a fun and well priced option

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  8. Melissa

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was my first time at the Virginia Square/Ballston location (I've been to Cleveland Park) and it was a letdown. The steak was well-done, and we requested medium-rare/medium. We asked for a glass of sparkling water and were given a whole bottle of San Pellegrino, which we had to pay for. It would have been nice to have been asked/told that we'd have to get a whole bottle instead of a glass. The fries tasted like the oil they were fried in, that's it.

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  9. Torsten

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s great food and a great concept. The noise level is high though and I don’t know why hard rock is the best choice for a dinner experience

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  10. Janet

    Tampa

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my husbands Birthday. All the food and service was excellent.

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FAQs

Medium Rare - Arlington does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Medium Rare - Arlington also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 243-2020.

Medium Rare - Arlington is rated 4.7 stars by 1373 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Medium Rare - Arlington restaurant

Medium Rare - Arlington

4.7
$30 and under
Steak
Arlington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Medium Rare - Arlington

3601 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201-2352

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Nelson Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Arlington
  • 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
    Steak, American, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We also provide free garage parking in our building
  • Public transit
    Virginia Square metro station across street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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