Medium Rare
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Medium Rare draws recommendations for steak, fries and its brown sauce, with diners praising the value. Commenters suggest it for dates, and one calls the meal reliable. Its bread also has fans, although one diner finds it occasionally dry. These dining recommendations are not a guarantee of ingredients or dietary suitability.
Address
Medium Rare, 3500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Steak, Fries, Bread
- Best for
- Dates, Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/kiefygod_ in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024price
Never spent over budget there; great date night spot.
- Recommendsu/just_another_classic in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026taste
Really likes the bread
- Caveatu/jon20001 in r/washingtondc · Jul 2026
Notes the gravy contains anchovies, so not truly seafood-free.
- Recommendsu/punkinpie in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024
Calls it a favorite for a first date among a list of date ideas.
- Recommendsu/Kitchen_Software in r/washingtondc · Jul 2026
Names it as a suggestion for a seafood-free meal.
- Mixedu/Have_a_PizzaMyMind in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026consistency
Best most of the time but sometimes too dry
- Recommendsu/DeliMcPickles in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024
Seconds the Medium Rare recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Bithron in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024
Says it always delivers a good meal and the brown sauce makes it worthwhile.
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- Recommendsu/Marmoolak21 in r/washingtondc · May 2024value
Asks where else you can find good steak at that price.
- Recommendsu/AdditionScared5840 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026taste
Names it as the pick
- Recommendsu/Pjsrock in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Suggests it as an option.
- Recommendsu/Emmaistrans2025 in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024taste
Expresses strong love for the fries and sauce.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.