CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

Name: CIRCA at Foggy Bottom
Address: 2221 I St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20037
Telephone: (202) 506-5589
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (3116)

$30 and under

American

2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

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.

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
Website
http://www.circabistros.com/
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.

Location
2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037
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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Popular dishes

Ravioli Primavera$27.00
lemon burrata ravioli, roasted red peppers, English peas, fava beans, roasted mushrooms, baby spinach, roasted garlic parmesan cream, parmesan
Grilled Rainbow Trout$29.50
summer orzo salad, grilled asparagus, roasted red pepper butter, grilled lemon
Crab Cakes
Remoulade sauce, coleslaw, old bay fries, grilled lemon | MKT

Sandwiches

Caprese Sandwich $18.00
garlic ciabatta, vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, basil pesto, balsamic reduction, side salad

Desserts

Mixed Berry Shortcake$12.50
mixed berry compote, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream

What 3,116 people are saying

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom offers a delightful mix of excellent food and attentive service. Popular dishes like the scallops and tuna poke nachos earn rave reviews. The restaurant's convenient location near the Kennedy Center and Foggy Bottom Metro makes it "a dependable pre-performance dinner spot." Despite occasional issues with AC, "service is consistently outstanding."

3,116 Reviews

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William VIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina24 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice experience for lunch. Great menu and service
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Ricardo
Caribbean1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service . That day, one of the hottest days the AC was not working. Hope they were able to fix it.
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Kellie VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Air conditioning didn’t work - they need to get it fixed
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Genine VIP
New York City10 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
No AC in 107 degree heat- should have been told as soon as we checked in! Got hotter as noght went on
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Anna
Springfield / Branson1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best scallops I’ve ever had — our meal was fantastic. Highly recommend!!
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David VIP
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal. Only downside was the AC was broken. A little warm inside.
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Don
Atlanta49 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe and fantastic food. Would certainly eat here again.
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Eugenia
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, drinks and location. Gladly willing to return in a future occasion
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Leigh
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dinner celebrating joint birthdays. Our server, Jack, is the epitome of what great service should be! Thank you, Jack! The salmon was cooked to perfection, and the desserts were birthday-worthy! Have been to this Circa many times, and it never disappoints!
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Betty VIP
Washington, D.C. Area93 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A nice, casual neighborhood dinner spot. We were in and out in less than 45 minutes, with chicken piccata and beef short ribs as our meal. Pleasant, attentive staff.
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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 4.7 stars by 3116 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

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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

Website
http://www.circabistros.com/
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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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Tuna Poke Nachos

Thai Shrimp

Sesame Crusted Tuna

Menu

Cocktails

Daydreaming$14.50

Small Plates

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta$18.50

Salads

Summer Market Salad$12.50

Entrées

Ravioli Primavera$27.00

Grilled Rainbow Trout$29.50

Crab Cakes

Sandwiches

Caprese Sandwich $18.00

Desserts

Mixed Berry Shortcake$12.50

What 3,116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does CIRCA at Foggy Bottom offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is CIRCA at Foggy Bottom restaurant rated?

Does CIRCA at Foggy Bottom offer gift cards?

Is CIRCA at Foggy Bottom currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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