CIRCA at Navy Yard

Name: CIRCA at Navy Yard
Address: 99 M St SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003
Telephone: (202) 863-9900
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

935 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

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Takeout

(202) 863-9900

Other options

Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 863-9900
Website
http://www.circabistros.com/location/navy-yard/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Cristobal Guevara
Private party facilities
Visit our website, eatmhg.com, for private event inquiries.

Location
99 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Neighborhood
Navy Yard
Cross street
First Street SE
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fried Calamari$15.00
cherry peppers, artichokes, olives, marinara, grilled lemon
Four Cheese Macaroni$11.00
cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, herbed bread crumbs
Shotgun Shrimp$13.00
flash fried, sweet chili sauce, red bell pepper, broccolini, jicama slaw, pickled jalapeños, micro cilantro
Chicken Wings$15.00
spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing
Tuna Poke Nachos*$16.00
sesame ginger marinade, wasabi avocado cream, tobiko, pickled ginger aioli, wonton chips, roasted nori + sesame seeds
Wagyu Meatball Sliders$15.00
Garlic brioche, basil aioli, marinara, mozzarella. Contains pork
Hummus$14.00
choice of spiced Wagyu beef with pickled chilies and pine nuts OR za'tar spiced cauliflower with garlic toum and pine nuts served with housemade garlic naan
Bruschetta$16.00
crispy prosciutto, goat cheese mousse, fig compote, roasted butternut squash, balsamic glaze, baby arugula
Brussels + Blue$11.50
flash fried, applewood smoked bacon, balsamic, blue cheese
Pretzel Loaf$6.00
warm pretzel loaf with whole grain mustard butter

Salads

Caesar*$9.00
chopped romaine, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, brioche crumble, caesar dressing
Parmesan Kale$9.00
baby kale, arugula, toasted sunflower seeds, carrots, marinated tomatoes, crushed crostini, parmesan vinaigrette
Spinach$10.00
baby spinach, red onion, candied bacon, marinated tomatoes, fried goat cheese, candied walnuts, honey mustard vinaigrette
Blackened Chicken Mango$17.00
mixed greens, red grapes, mangoes, marinated tomatoes, cashews, dried cranberries, pickled ginger vinaigrette
Thai Shrimp$18.00
shotgun shrimp, mixed greens, napa cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red onion, marinated tomatoes, crispy wontons, micro cilantro, peanuts, Thai peanut vinaigrette
Veg + Quinoa Bowl$15.00
baby kale, house pickled beets, avocado, marinated tomatoes, hummus, balsamic onions, sunflower seeds, fried goat cheese, grilled lemon, champagne vinaigrette
Salmon Salad*$25.00
mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, pee wee potatoes, balsamic onions, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette
Steak Salad*$26.00
7oz CIRCA cut strip, mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, grilled corn, balsamic grilled onions, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Sesame Crusted Tuna*$26.00
mixed greens, romaine, edamame, red onion, shredded carrots, cucumbers, avocado, grape tomatoes, jicama, herbs, crispy wontons, creamy ginger dressing

Entrées

Avocado Toast*$16.00
avocados, marinated tomatoes, poached eggs, sautéed onions, chili oil, feta, micro cilantro, Italian rustico
Almond Granola French Toast$13.50
corn flake crust, almond granola, fresh berries, mascarpone maple cream
American Bistro Breakfast*$16.00
french toast, two eggs any style, bacon, home fries
Southern Chicken Benedict*$16.50
flash fried chicken breast, housemade biscuits, poached eggs, sausage gravy, home fries
Breakfast Sandwich*$15.00
toasted brioche, applewood bacon, two eggs any style, white cheddar, home fries
Egg White Omelet$15.00
peppers, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, goat cheese, fresh fruit
Huevos Rancheros*$15.00
sunny side up eggs, corn tortilla, black beans, ranchero sauce, queso fresco, avocado corn salsa, pickled jalapeños

Sandwiches

Circa Burger*$15.50
Certified Angus Beef, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, scallion aioli, brioche bun, fries
Turkey Burger$15.00
provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, habanero aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$16.00
provolone, arugula, roasted peppers, basil aioli, ciabatta, fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich$15.00
shredded lettuce, dill pickles, dill pickle aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries
Eggplant Parmesan$14.00
breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parsley, pesto, ciabatta bun

Flatbreads

Crushed Tomato Margherita$13.00
hand crushed tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella
Rustic Italian$15.00
sopressata, local Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mozzarella
Barbecue Chicken$15.00
barbecue sauce, slow roasted chicken, red onion, bacon, mozzarella
Wild Mushroom$16.00
cremini, shiitake, port0bello, + oyster mushrooms, arugula, pesto, truffle oil, mozzarella
Four Cheese Spinach$14.00
mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, goat cheese, garlic spinach

Sides

Home Fries$4.00
Bacon$6.00
Eggs$4.00
Fruit Salad$5.00
Avocado$3.00

What 935 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food4service3ambience4
Celebrated my birthday with friends, nice atmosphere and good food
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for a work lunch. The bartender Walter was absolutely amazing and really made it a great experience.
CIRCA at Navy YardResponded on January 27, 2023We are so glad you enjoyed your dining experience with Walter! Thank you for joining us and we hope to host you again soon!
EM
EmmaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
one of the best meals I had my whole trip - the pumpkin ravioli. Excellent service too
CIRCA at Navy YardResponded on January 27, 2023Thank you so much for your review, Emma! I hope that you will join us again on your next trip.
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AlysonR
Washington DC
126 reviews
vip
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best
DG
DebG
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is wonderful here - especially salads, flatbreads and Bulgogi Beef Lettuce Wraps!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Awesome almond crusted trout and American bistro breakfast. Mimosa and Bellinis were delicious. Staff was very accommodating. I highly recommend Circa at Navy Yard
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AlysonR
Washington DC
126 reviews
vip
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greatness Always
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
My overall experience was great. The service, ambiance, value, and food were good. I ordered the seared tuna salad. The flavors were delicious. The mixed greens were old, which I had to out the wilted discolored greens. I would recommend this Circa - Navy Yard.
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Terese
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious. I had the quinoa bowl with chicken, which was healthy and enjoyable. My companion uses a wheelchair and the server and host were very accommodating. We were conducting some business, and initially the music was a little loud, but not a big deal.
JM
JasonM
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
happy new year
LD
LDinesOut
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Lovely meal at Circa. Service was attentive and spot on. Food was delicious but portions for sandwiches and mains were a bit large. We all loved Circa!
RF
ReesF
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great over all experience. Manager stopped by the table, restaurant was clean, food was awesome!
DG
DavoneG
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
It's overall a great time. Food is always delectable! The ambiance was nice!
DO
DeborahO
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience3
Food was absolutely amazing!!! Service was slow and the place was a bit loud. But, food more than made up for it!
BL
BethL
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious . The staff was very accommodating when we saw family eating there as well and they made arrangements for us to sit together . Service was good . Located in a great place .
CP
CPRN
Philadelphia
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great playlist to add to the relaxed atmosphere. Everything we ordered was tasty and the portions were generous. The location is great as well.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Wonderful food. Server was present appropriately. Very attentive but not overbearing you so.
AD
AnekaD
Washington DC
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice local DC spot with great food and great service! Perfect place for a date night!
KP
KevinP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The back room was awesome. We attended a party and it seemed like an excellent location. The staff was extremely accomodating and friendly. Drinks were excellent as were the bar tenders. Excellent place to enjoy a late evening of dancing and drinking. The food up front was delicious, especially their specialty subs.
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Rich
Richmond
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food, drinks and SUPER service!!!! Could not have been better.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The drinks were not so good but everything else was A-class
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service, food, prices and atmosphere! Great restaurant! And playlist is on point! ❤️❤️❤️
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Great atmosphere and friendly service!
UM
UnikaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
This was my first time and it didn’t disappoint! The food and vibe were just right for date night!!! We enjoyed the appetizer entree and dessert. The food was flavorful and hit the spot!
LH
LindaH
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We met family from out of town there. We enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, and the service was excellent. We definitely will come back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jambalaya was incredibly good, hamburger was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience1
The food was not impressive at all & I feel like atomosphere was very much business because the music was so low. I obviously selected the wrong restaurant for a date!
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Kb01998
Atlanta
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
I enjoyed the grilled chicken sandwich and one of their delicious vodka mojito drinks. Both were wonderful. My server was attentive and polite.
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Kb01998
Atlanta
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I ate here with colleagues. The service was good and timely. The drink recommendations were spot on. I will be dining here again next time I’m in town.
SW
SamW
Columbus
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Very tasty apps + seafood. I had the blackened salmon on top of the mashed cauliflower. Kids had flatbread, Mac & cheese, slider, and calamari. My wife had the almond encrusted trout - I had a few bites and it was superb! Place was busy on Saturday night, we were seated about 8pm. Waiter was inattentive but food was good.
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Ekfrancis
New England
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
I was grateful for the flexibility of our reservation time. However, after we were seated there was some confusion with our server and we were forgotten. We only saw our server a couple times throughout the night, which was a let down for our celebration.
LF
LaurieF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone enjoyed their meal. I had the almond crusted trout, which was delicious! Would definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative menu items, nice plating, cooked perfectly and tasty. We had two versions of salmon and the lettuce wraps and shrimp small plates. We'd definitely come back.
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Catherine
Washington DC
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
It was really nice to have good service at a restaurant for a change and our burgers were first rate.
CW
CarrieW
Dallas
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food is always delicious when I visit Circa. I will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
The salmon burger special was nasty
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dinner
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
the excellence of the food at this place is hard to overstate. this place should be white linen tablecloth with a three month waiting list to get in. every dish was superb. they have perfected the dishes in terms of quality of ingredients, preparation, presentation. really good food.
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SuBaRoo
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a party of 7 at Circa Navy Yard. They couldn't have been nicer to us. The staff was professional and efficient. The food was delicious. We really enjoyed our time at Circa and I heard several in attendance say they would definitely return to Circa. Bravo!
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Thanks
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AlysonR
Washington DC
126 reviews
vip
5.0
126 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Waitress was awesome and nice

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- 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 Navy Yard using the Order Online button. CIRCA at Navy Yard also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 863-9900.

CIRCA at Navy Yard is rated 4.7 stars by 935 OpenTable diners.

CIRCA at Navy Yard 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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 863-9900

Other options

Order online

99 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
First Street SE
Neighborhood
Navy Yard
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Cristobal Guevara
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.circabistros.com/location/navy-yard/
Phone number
(202) 863-9900
Private party facilities
Visit our website, eatmhg.com, for private event inquiries.

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CIRCA at Navy Yard

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Seared Ahi Tuna

Jambalaya

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Small Plates

Fried Calamari$15.00

Four Cheese Macaroni$11.00

Shotgun Shrimp$13.00

Chicken Wings$15.00

Tuna Poke Nachos*$16.00

Wagyu Meatball Sliders$15.00

Hummus$14.00

Bruschetta$16.00

Brussels + Blue$11.50

Pretzel Loaf$6.00

Salads

Caesar*$9.00

Parmesan Kale$9.00

Spinach$10.00

Blackened Chicken Mango$17.00

Thai Shrimp$18.00

Veg + Quinoa Bowl$15.00

Salmon Salad*$25.00

Steak Salad*$26.00

Sesame Crusted Tuna*$26.00

Entrées

Avocado Toast*$16.00

Almond Granola French Toast$13.50

American Bistro Breakfast*$16.00

Southern Chicken Benedict*$16.50

Breakfast Sandwich*$15.00

Egg White Omelet$15.00

Huevos Rancheros*$15.00

Sandwiches

Circa Burger*$15.50

Turkey Burger$15.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$16.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Eggplant Parmesan$14.00

Flatbreads

Crushed Tomato Margherita$13.00

Rustic Italian$15.00

Barbecue Chicken$15.00

Wild Mushroom$16.00

Four Cheese Spinach$14.00

Sides

Home Fries$4.00

Bacon$6.00

Eggs$4.00

Fruit Salad$5.00

Avocado$3.00

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