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Medium Rare - Columbia, MD, Columbia, MD

Medium Rare - Columbia, MD

4.4
4.4
169 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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..

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (443) 542-2249
  • Website
    http://www.mediumrarerestaurant.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Medium Rare in Columbia, MD offers a unique dining experience with its focus on perfectly cooked steak frites, complemented by fresh bread and salad. Guests praise the "fabulous" food, "fantastic" service, and inviting atmosphere. The concept of serving second helpings is a delightful surprise. However, some note the noise level and limited menu options. Overall, a great spot for steak lovers seeking a straightforward, satisfying meal.

169 Reviews

  1. Rose

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The server and staff were great. Parfait and Bloody Mary were good. The main course was hardly edible. The eggs were watery and runny. The steak was not impressive. We will not return.

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  2. Cyndi

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation so we were seated quickly. Our server came right over and took our drink orders. The BlackBerry Sangria was amazing! The bread was delicious and the salad was ok(not a fan of vinegrette). Our steak was prepared as each of us requested. It was delicious! The special sauce was very tasty! Much to our surprise they came around with another round of steak and fries (which my mom and I boxed up as we were full). I highly recommend Medium Rare if you enjoy steak in a nice atmosphere!

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  3. Ashley

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great & the cider was 10/10. Would be back again

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  4. Bev

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, though steak was more thinly sliced than expected. Service was slightly slow but overall fine. It was loud, but we were able to carry on a conversation

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  5. mandys

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience- we sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive but not overbearing. Great food and good ambiance. Love this place

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  6. Lauren

    VIP

    Baltimore

    34 reviews

    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu pre fixed so there's no variety but it makes for a simple ordering process and a relatively quick meal. Cocktails and wine were great! Dessert was good too! So if you're interested in a simple dinner with no choices or extra decisions to make this is the place for you.

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  7. Robin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time. It was so good. We’d definitely go again (& again).

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  8. Gene

    VIP

    Baltimore

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, normally not thrilled with prix fixe menus but this was an exception. Bargain for the amount and quality of food. Got carrot cake for dessert, best I've ever had. Service was a little slow, but it was very busy. Definitely will be a regular.

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  9. Michele

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, nice atmosphere, not stuffy, we all enjoyed the food.

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  10. Karl

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fantastic. Just right amount of questions and interactions which is difficult to do.

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Medium Rare - Columbia, MD is rated 4.4 stars by 169 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Medium Rare - Columbia, MD

6000 Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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