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CIRCA at Clarendon, Arlington, VA

CIRCA at Clarendon

4.7
4.7
1317 Reviews
$30 and under
American
All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.

Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!

Our Dining Room and Patio are Open!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 41 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 522-3010
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Hugo Rodriguez
  • Private party facilities
    We have the ability to adapt our semi-private dining room to meet your special event needs. It is the perfect space for hosting a bridal shower, a business lunch, or a dinner with friends.
  • Private party contact
    Eddie Lane (elane@eatmhg.com): (703) 522-3010
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Cross street
    N. Garfield Street
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking is easily accessible. There is a parking garage located around the corner from CIRCA, the entrance is on N. Garfield Street.
  • Public transit
    One block from the Clarendon Metro, on the Orange line.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,317 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    American

1,317 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my colleagues here for a nice dinner and it was perfect for the occasion.

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  2. TammyH

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    CIRCA was fabulous! Highly recommend dining here. Molly and Olive were very attentive to all our requests, excellent service.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded 5 days ago

    Tammy, we are so glad you enjoyed your dining experience! We are so happy to hear Molly and Olive provided you with outstanding service. We hope to host you again soon!

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  3. NadiaB

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was OK for the value. restaurant was noisy. AC was too high even though it was a crispy night, not sure why it needed to be on so high. That was a not very enjoyable aspect of the dinner for me.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you for visiting Circa and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that the temperature was not comfortable for you, and we will ensure we discuss your perspective with our team. Thank you!

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  4. AidanS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Girlfriend got the mac and cheese didn’t know there was prosciutto in it and she’s pescatarian. They just made a new one for her free of charge it was really nice. Shoutout them and sit outside if you can

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded 7 days ago

    Aidan, we are so happy to hear our team was able to get you a new mac and cheese that your girlfriend could enjoy! We hope to host you again soon!

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  5. MildredWHolmes

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The flatbread that I had was not really a flatbread. More like a thin pizza.

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  6. GregE

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Circa is our favorite restaurant and we'll keep coming back. The patio dining area has a French Impressionist vibe that my wife and I love.

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  7. ArlingtonLover

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Outstanding patio for outdoor dining. Great food, friendly service. Only drawback is finding nearby parking.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded 5 days ago

    We are so glad you enjoyed our food and service! We hope to host you again soon!

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  8. jsummers

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We dined at Circa Clarendon during Restaurant Week and ordered from the Prix Fixe menu; the menu offered a nice selection from their regular menu, however, if you're vegetarian, there are only 2 options for 1st course, and only 1 for second course. The Tuna Poke Nachos are a nice fusion of perfectly balanced flavors and textures; the Chicken Paillard was overcooked and dry, and not worth the $55 menu.

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  9. Christina

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff, food and ambiance was amazing. I will come back thank you for everything!

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded 5 days ago

    Christina, we are so glad you enjoyed dining with us. So happy to hear everything turned out amazing. We hope to host you again soon!

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  10. dcspike

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Very good service. Balance on the mimosas was also improved. Flatbreads are always great.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded 5 days ago

    We are so happy to have you as a returning guest! We are so glad you enjoyed the mimosas and the flatbreads! We can't wait to host you again soon!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great space - easy parking. Food was delicious. Service was perfect.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on August 28, 2023

    We are so glad you enjoyed your dining experience, especially the food and service!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Too much salad dressing Orders not made with ingredients mentioned in the menu had to send back

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on August 23, 2023

    Hello, thank you for visiting Circa and for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your food. We will be exploring your feedback with our kitchen to see if there is anything that we can do to improve our guests' experience.

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  13. MarciA

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It was a lovely outing and the food was great. The waiter was very attentive.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on August 14, 2023

    Marci, we are so glad you enjoyed dining with us, especially the service. We hope to host you again soon!

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  14. food

    Washington DC

    56 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a lovely lunch in the terrace. The steak frites was good ; meat tasty and tender. We had a great service.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on August 14, 2023

    We are so glad you enjoyed your dining experience, especially the Steak Frites and service. We hope to host you again soon!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    I had the steak strips and order them rare. They were significantly overcooked (very slight pink inside). The strips were crusty and dry. Also, I believe it is very over-priced and not a good value! I honestly don’t recommend it.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on August 7, 2023

    Hello, thank you for dining with us and sharing your review. We strive to create an experience that leaves our guests feeling good about the time and money they spend with us, and it looks like we were not able to provide that for you. We will discuss your feedback with our kitchen staff to explore ways to improve our guests' experience. Thanks again for your review and we hope you will consider visiting again.

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  16. Wanda

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Consistently good food! We love this neighborhood favorite

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on August 7, 2023

    Wanda, we are so happy to have you as a returning guest! Thank you for trusting us to provide to a great dining experience. We can't wait to host you again soon!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food is just really really good. its as simple as that! everything we ordered we loved!

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on August 28, 2023

    We are so glad you enjoyed your dining experience, especially the food! We hope to host you again soon!

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  18. GriffinP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Everything was great. They may have been short staffed took a little bit of time to get drinks but overall great

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on July 31, 2023

    Griffin, we are so glad you had an overall great experience! We do apologize for the delay on drinks and we hope you'll join us again soon!

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  19. Barbara

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had theater tickets and so needed to eat quickly. We told our waiter and she managed to get our food to us amazingly quickly so we didn’t even need to rush eating. The food was delicious- four different items ordered (blackened mango chicken salad, steak salad, scallops and trout) and everyone loved theirs and ate every bite. We will be back!

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on July 31, 2023

    Barbara, we are so glad you enjoyed your dining experience! So happy to hear we were able to get you your meals quickly, allowing you time to actually enjoy. We can't wait to host you again soon!

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  20. StaceyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always so fantastic we love it there and find the prices incredibly reasonable. Classy place with amazing food. Highly recommend the mac n cheese!!

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on July 17, 2023

    Hello StaceyA, Thank you for joining us at CIRCA at Clarendon. We’re so pleased you had a 5-star experience! Very happy to hear you recommend the mac and cheese - it's a favorite of our team as well! We look forward to hosting you again soon. Thanks, Tricia

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  21. Alex

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great brunch at Circa Clarendon! The food was delicious, and their were options for everyone.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on July 25, 2023

    Alex, we are so glad you enjoyed your experience! We hope to host you again soon!

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  22. JenM

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    First time for brunch and the food and drinks were great.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on July 10, 2023

    Jen, we are so glad you enjoyed your dining experience! We hope to host you again soon!

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  23. RobyeL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for asking about the noise level, that is often an issue, and no one ever asks. Your location, at least last night, was perfect. No yelling and no difficulty hearing anybody. We thoroughly, THOROUGHLY loved the Brussels Sprouts (sans bacon). Our drinks were exceptional, and the rest of the food was completely delectable. Those Brussel Sprouts, though…! Sadly, I cannot remember the woman’s name who helped me at the bar and then became our server. She was exceptional! Funny and great recommendations! She’s a keeper.

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  24. TeeFree

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    This was second experience at CIRCA and it was completely different from the first. The service this time was extremely slow, none of the drinks were made well, and after the waiter broke two water glasses at our table, spilling water on my daughter as a result they only comped one appetizer. The appetizers were great but the entrees were just okay. Steak was over cooked, risotto was grainy. Our first experience there was top tier so we were disappointed by the second.

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  25. msme

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We visited CIRCA to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It was pouring rain out so we were soaked from our walk. Our table was right under an air conditioning vent so we were getting freeze dried in our seats. They moved us to the bar. Service was very good except that they brought my side vegetable as an appetizer 30 minutes before my entree. The food was delicious. Portion size was good. Prices were reasonable.

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  26. Chilena

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    I loved the outdoor patio and the food was great! We had hummus (so nicely made) and salads. The salads were fresh and the portion size was plentiful. I thought it was a little pricy, but not too bad. We enjoyed it!

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on July 3, 2023

    Chilena, we are so glad you enjoyed your meal! We hope to host you again soon!

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  27. DawnW

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food! Good service! Fun spot! I’ll definitely return!

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on July 3, 2023

    Dawn, we are so glad you enjoyed your dining experience! Can't wait to host you again soon!

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  28. GregE

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, as usual, from Gabriella. Also, Circa/Clarendon is a reliable place for a good Martini. And the food quality is consistently good.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on June 19, 2023

    Greg, we are so happy to have you as a returning guest! Thank you for trusting us to provide you with a excellent dining experience! We will pass along your praise to Gabriela. We can't wait to host you again soon!

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  29. DylanF

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Getting seated was a little hectic and took some time before a server checked in at our outdoor table, but once they came I had a great experience dining at Circa. The host called me ahead of time to make arrangements given some storms were rolling in. They ensured that my reservation would still be good and that they’d put me in a completely covered area due to the chance of rain. I had a great basil cocktail and meal. Will be back!

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on June 19, 2023

    Dylan, we are glad we were able to create a positive experience for you. We do apologize for the hectic start. We can't wait to host you again soon!

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  30. ColeenK

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely service and excellent food! The steak salad was delicious!

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on June 19, 2023

    Coleen, we are so glad you enjoyed your dining experience, especially the steak salad! We hope to host you again soon!

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  31. DavidB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent service, very good food - the frites on the steak frites were some of the best I've had. Tuna was perfectly medium-rare. Nice time,,

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on June 19, 2023

    David, we are so glad you enjoyed your meals! We hope to host you again soon!

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  32. carolh

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Circa is and has been my go to place for a great meal and great service. I have never had a bad experience at any Circa, but especially the Clarendon location. I highly recommend this place for what the occasion maybe.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on June 13, 2023

    Carol, we are so happy to have you as a returning guest! Thank you for trusting us to provide you with a great experience. We can't wait to host you again soon!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great place for a date night. The food was great. Only complaint is that it was a little loud, but still had a good time!

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on June 12, 2023

    We are so glad you enjoyed your food and thank you for the feedback! We hope to host you again.

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  34. Carlos

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked a semi-private room for graduation lunch and had a 5-star experience

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on June 12, 2023

    Carlos, we are so glad you and your party had a great experience! We can't wait to host you again!

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  35. unappreciated

    Washington DC

    111 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service! We were meeting with a friend whom we have not seen for several months. We were not rushed, but the service was efficient.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on June 12, 2023

    We are so glad you enjoyed your experience! Hope to host you again soon!

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  36. SatisfiedDiner

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Outdoor seating, specialty cocktails, varied menu, well prepared food, attentive service

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on June 5, 2023

    Thank you for your review! We hope to host you again soon!

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  37. KiaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service. Amazing EATS and DRINKS. The staff is extremely welcoming and knowledgeable of the menu! Mladen and team was truly amazing! Thank you for the enjoyable time!😃

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on June 12, 2023

    Kia, we are so glad you enjoyed your experience, especially the service. We will pass along your praise to Mladen and the rest of the team! We can't wait to host you again!

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  38. Ozzy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always excellent. They really put a spin on the French toast and it was definitely different but still yummy. Great service and was seated quickly.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on May 23, 2023

    Ozzy, we are so glad you enjoy our French Toast! We hope to host you again soon!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, delicious food, and hip ambiance. A wonderful experience in every way!

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on May 22, 2023

    So glad you enjoyed your visit, we hope to host you again soon!

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  40. Bill

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great outside atmosphere, very gracious wait staff, good food.

    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on May 18, 2023

    Bill, we are so glad you enjoyed your dining experience. We hope to host you again soon!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from CIRCA at Clarendon using the Order Online button. CIRCA at Clarendon also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 522-3010.

CIRCA at Clarendon is rated 4.7 stars by 1317 OpenTable diners.

CIRCA at Clarendon does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CIRCA at Clarendon

3010 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N. Garfield Street
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking is easily accessible. There is a parking garage located around the corner from CIRCA, the entrance is on N. Garfield Street.
  • Public transit
    One block from the Clarendon Metro, on the Orange line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hugo Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 522-3010
  • Private party facilities
    We have the ability to adapt our semi-private dining room to meet your special event needs. It is the perfect space for hosting a bridal shower, a business lunch, or a dinner with friends.
  • Private party contact
    Eddie Lane (elane@eatmhg.com): (703) 522-3010
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