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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6
4.6
3032 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 patios accommodate service animals only.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 506-5589
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Rodriguez
  • Private party facilities
    We have the ability to adapt our heated patio to meet your special event's needs. Our patio is the perfect space for hosting company happy hours, reunions, or just a great time with friends.Due to the set up of our dining room, it is difficult for us to create an entirely-private dining space. However, we have the ability to use our bar high-tops larger party needs indoors. Please reach out regarding your special event.
  • Neighborhood
    Foggy Bottom
  • Cross street
    I Street NW
  • Parking details
    Public garage is located around the corner on 22nd Street between I Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave. Metered street parking is available in the neighborhood.
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom Metro stop is located directly across the street, off the Orange and Blue lines.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,032 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CIRCA at Foggy Bottom is a beloved destination for delicious dining with an inviting atmosphere. Conveniently located near the Metro and Kennedy Center, it offers "excellent service" and "consistently great food," including standout dishes like the "ahi tuna salad" and flatbreads. Ideal for pre-theater meals and happy hour specials.

3,032 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food service and ambience. A little noisy so we moved outdoors where it was a little quieter.

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  2. Robert

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Circa never disappoints. Always good food and good service.

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  3. William

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The eggplant parm sandwich came out pretty soggy. It’s one of my favorites at Circa, so I was bummed.

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  4. Steve

    Nashville

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was plentiful and good. Service very attentive.

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  5. Chevon

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. I’ve been there twice and made a reservation. Busy side of town. Uber if possible.
    CIRCA at Foggy BottomResponded 5 days ago
    Chevon, thank you for your rating! -Josh

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  6. Bob

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first visit here. The pumpkin ravioliwas phenomenal. Martinis were excellent. Bartender was amazing.
    CIRCA at Foggy BottomResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your rating, Bob! We're happy you enjoyed your first time with us and look forward to your next visit. -Josh

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  7. Joseph

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined here twice in one week. We must really like it. And we do. But it’s also the most convenient (and best quality) option for pre-Kennedy Center meals. Fortunate enough to have Claudia as our server both nights, including Monday with half-price bottles of wine — a real bargain with very broad choices. Claudia was knowledgeable about dishes, and just a delight in every other way.
    CIRCA at Foggy BottomResponded 5 days ago
    Joseph, We are so happy you enjoy dining with us! Thank you for your support; we look forward to hosting you next time. Cheers! -Josh

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  8. Nicolet

    Nashville

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. We did have a few gnats flying around but they weren’t too much of a bother once more people arrived. I had the Thai shrimp which weee very tasty, and the sweet potato fries. My friend had the BBQ chicken pizza. He said it was pretty good. It looked to have a lot of chicken on it. All-in-all I’d try them again if I can find better parking.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice food and friendly staff makes dining at Circa Foggy bottom a pleasant experience.

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  10. Scott

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Circa restaurants! We have never had a bad meal at either restaurant.

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FAQs

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-5589.

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom is rated 4.6 stars by 3032 OpenTable diners.

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom 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 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Additional information

  • Cross street
    I Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Foggy Bottom
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public garage is located around the corner on 22nd Street between I Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave. Metered street parking is available in the neighborhood.
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom Metro stop is located directly across the street, off the Orange and Blue lines.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 506-5589
  • Private party facilities
    We have the ability to adapt our heated patio to meet your special event's needs. Our patio is the perfect space for hosting company happy hours, reunions, or just a great time with friends.Due to the set up of our dining room, it is difficult for us to create an entirely-private dining space. However, we have the ability to use our bar high-tops larger party needs indoors. Please reach out regarding your special event.
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