What does medium rare mean on a menu?
Medium rare
Steak with a warm, red-pink center (about 130 to 135°F), the doneness most chefs recommend.
What it does to the food
Juicy and tender, with fat that has just started to melt. The sweet spot for most steaks.
Where you’ll see it
Steakhouse orders, burgers, lamb and duck breast; many restaurants serve it this way by default.