Medium Rare

We went here with my boyfriend’s mother for Mothers Day. The restaurant was packed wall to wall. We were pretty cramped/uncomfortable where we were seated and the restaurant was very loud. The staff handled the crowd well; service was good. The food was mostly pretty good. The brunch menu is not extensive, but it’s a good option for a boozy brunch. I got the steak and eggs with the parfait to start. The parfait was good, but it was quite large and very sweet, so it felt more like a dessert to me than a first course (I didn’t finish it). The steak was good but I wished there was more (the plates were a bit small and the steak was sliced very thin, so it looks like more than it is). The scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly, but could have used more salt. My boyfriend got the French toast, which was excellent.

The set dinner menu is bread, salad, fries and steak or grilled mushroom as a vegetarian option. The best part of Medium Rare is their steak sauce. It makes everything taste better and honestly the reason to even come here. The steak is very thinly cut and served to your cooked preference. You also receive a second serving of steak and fries during your dinner! For the price, you get a decent amount of meat. Service was great and even though they just serve three things, they do them well.

Only $27 for bread, a salad, and two servings of meat and fries...what a great deal! The salad is good and is a mix of lettuce, salad dressing and tomatoes. The meat and fries come with a delicious sauce. I've always looked at ordering dessert because their cake is huge and looks so good. I always see many people celebrating birthdays here. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Sitting outside is quite pleasant and they have a lot of room with many tables. Parking is easy in the neighborhood.

Love- love- love! 😁❤️ This is my second visit and it’s even better the second time! Lisa, Nick, Flora, and the entire staff were welcoming, friendly and made sure my dinner and dessert were fantastic. While I came for the steak- Lisa’s espresso martini was INCREDIBLE! Come enjoy- relax, and get that espresso martini as your night cap! (Made with actual espresso). Service. Food. Company. Five stars.

Overall pretty disappointed. The steak was overall very mediocre and tasteless. I question whether or not they preseasoned or salted the steak before cooking. I could only taste the mushroom sauce they put over the steak. I don't think the steak here was worth the price. The drinks and fries were good. The sizes of the dessert were massive and the chocolate cake was good.

Tasty- Popular - Great Location Our first experience here was Saturday brunch, which in June 2022 was $28.99 per person. They have a lovely air conditioned indoor seating or just as nice outdoor sitting with umbrellas. Brunch is only on the weekends from 10:30 to 2:30. My friend got the French toast which is massive, and I got steak and eggs. I thought it might be like a New York strip steak plus eggs on the side, but it was a very tender already sliced perhaps like a tenderloin beef. This is a very popular location in Arlington and we did make reservations, just a suggestion. Note: they have a special during brunch where some cocktails like a bloody Mary is only $.25. 😊🌹

I loved fixed menu restaurants! Medium Rare is an excellent example of why. There's no fuss about anything, sit down and you are promptly given bread and butter, and then someone comes around to ask if you want any drinks. A few minutes later your steak and frites come out cooked to perfection! Tender juicy and delicious, and drizzled with a delectable steak sauce. My girlfriend had this to say "Jeremy, if I was going to die tomorrow, I would want this to be my last meal." The key lime pie was amazing as well. We will definitely be coming back!