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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.7 (3108)
$30 and under
American
2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • 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.

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
  • 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 3,108 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CIRCA at Foggy Bottom is a vibrant choice for pre-theater dining near the Kennedy Center. Guests praise its "reliably excellent" food, with highlights including the "stellar" almond-crusted rainbow trout and juicy chicken sandwiches. The "attentive" service and "wonderful" ambiance make it perfect for any meal, with convenient metro access.
3,108 Reviews
  1. Leigh

    Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Betty VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area93 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Sara

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good and reliable place to eat before Kennedy Crnter performances. Shuttle bus right across the street

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  4. Jay

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Trout was excellent. Light on the salt which I appreciate. The 4 cheese flatbread was just ok. Nothing special. Eating outside was pleasant and hence the noise level was pleasant. Service was very efficient!

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  5. Kalyan

    Tampa / Central Florida West41 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent option of drinks and food close to Foggy Bottom Metro Station . High recommend the grilled chicken sandwich and the Wild Mushroom Flatbread The Hummus was decent but too tangy . There is variety choice of draft beer and wine . Nice ambience and have option of outdoor and indoor seating . High recommend for lunch or dinner

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  6. Kalyan

    Tampa / Central Florida West41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food We tried the wild mushroom flatbread and grilled chicken sandwich Definitely can The chicken was juicy and very flavorful The flatbread was great too - very soft and the mushrooms tasted great too Definitely recommend this restaurant who is close to foggy bottom station and close to George Washington university

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  7. Anne VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Audrey gave us expert advice when we ordered. The blackberry margaritas were delicious as promised, the mushroom flatbread made a perfect starter and could have been a meal. We loved the farm salad, trout, and the beef short ribs with red wine were all tasty. Wonderful!

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  8. Therese

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and ambiance. We ordered a dish that didn’t have all the listed ingredients included, but other than that I would still recommend Circa.

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  9. Jules VIP

    Wisconsin20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Malcolm was amazing!! We love Circa, it’s a go to every time we’re in town.

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  10. Bridget

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. We were late for our reservation and staff was very gracious with us. It felt like a European meal, never rushed to get the tab paid. The food was delicious from the starter to the dessert and coffee. A really wonderful experience.

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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 3108 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.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
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
  • 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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