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CIRCA at Navy Yard, Washington, DC

CIRCA at Navy Yard

4.6 (1268)
$30 and under
American
99 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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Menu

CIRCA at Navy Yard's menu was last updated on 6/26/2025.

Cocktails

  • Daydreaming$14.00

    Lumina Pinot Grigio, Open Road Distilling Co. American gin, cava, elderflower, chamomile-ginger cordial, lemon, Angostura orange bitters

    Small Plates

    • Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta$18.50

      heirloom cherry tomatoes, marinated mozzarella, basil, onion, balsamic glaze, garlic grand rustico

      Salads

      • Summer Market Salad$12.50

        mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, grilled corn, cucumbers, radish, pickled red onions, goat cheese, lemon poppyseed vinaigrette, parmesan crostini | chicken +12, grilled shrimp +12, salmon* +16, steak* +17

        Entrees

        • 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

                  Last updated: June 26, 2025

                  What 1,268 people are saying

                  CIRCA at Navy Yard 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

                  4.6
                  4.6 based on recent ratings
                  • 4.5Food
                  • 4.5Service
                  • 4.4Ambience
                  • 4.4Value

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                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  CIRCA at Navy Yard offers a vibrant pre-game dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the bread pudding and attentive staff. The menu includes delicious options like the Thai Shrimp salad and braised short ribs. The lively yet cozy atmosphere makes it a "good time" for any occasion.
                  1,268 Reviews

                  1. Eduardo

                    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on June 23, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    I loved the food, the service is very good, the manager Angel was too good and attentive, since it was my birthday. I had a great time, I recommend this place.

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                  2. Jose

                    Unspecified1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on June 22, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Came to Circa at Navy Yard with my wife before the FIFA game and sat at the bar. We had the shotgun shrimp to start, then shared the braised short ribs and scallops; both were great. Walter, our bartender, recommended the bread pudding and it was hands down one of the best I’ve ever had. Definitely coming back.

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                  3. PAUL

                    Columbus86 reviews

                    3.0

                    Dined on June 7, 2025

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Maybe the DC area wants to to offer you the European experience or maybe Circa just had poor service providers. We waited forever to order and even longer for our food to arrive. Then we were ignored throughout the meal and had to ask for the check even though it was obvious that we were done. I would not recommend this restaurant.

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                  4. Michael VIP

                    Washington, D.C. Area95 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on June 5, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Circa Navy Yard is our go-to place to grab drinks and dinner before a Nats game. The food is great, the service is welcoming and attentive and the beer / wine selection is fantastic! And everything is very reasonably-priced as well!

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                  5. James VIP

                    Washington, D.C. Area32 reviews

                    4.0

                    Dined on June 5, 2025

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    My go to spot in SE DC. Good food and excellent service. Prices in line with that area of DC.

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                  6. Peter VIP

                    Washington, D.C. Area27 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on June 3, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    I dine at Circa Navy Yard frequently. I'm never disappointed. Everything I've had on the menu is really good, the wait staff are excellent, and the environment is nice. Plus, it's a block from the ballpark.

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                  7. Mark VIP

                    Washington, D.C. Area47 reviews

                    4.0

                    Dined on June 3, 2025

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 4
                    A good place to have a meal before a baseball game. Quick service and good food.

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                  8. Denise VIP

                    Washington, D.C. Area67 reviews

                    4.0

                    Dined on May 25, 2025

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 4
                    My friend and I went there for dinner after the Nats game. I had reservations for 8:00 but we got there at 6:45. Lots of people there that were seated before us even tho they didn’t have reservations. We explained we were early but for some reason we had to wait about 20 mins until everyone else was seated. Wasn’t happy with the wait esp since most didnt have reservations and even tho we were early we should have some preference. After 20 mins we said we ll sit in the bar area Other than that food was very good and service was good.

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                  9. Don

                    Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on May 23, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    This restaurant is always a good time even when it's impromtus- Love it!

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                  10. John

                    Washington, D.C. Area39 reviews

                    3.0

                    Dined on May 12, 2025

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We have always loved your restaurant for the food, service, and Blackberry Margaritas. On our last visit, the margaritas were off, though everything else was excellent. This spot is special to us, and we will be back to give it another try.
                    CIRCA at Navy YardResponded on May 14, 2025
                    Hi John, Thank you for the loyalty and for the feedback. We will share your feedback with our staff and have them review the recipe for the Blackberry Margarita. We are happy to hear the rest of your experience was enjoyable and we hope to host you again soon. Kindest Regards, Jessica, Brand + Community Manager

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                  FAQs

                  CIRCA at Navy Yard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 863-9900.

                  CIRCA at Navy Yard is rated 4.6 stars by 1268 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.

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                  3. Washington, D.C. Area
                  4. District of Columbia
                  5. Navy Yard

                  Make a reservation

                  2 people
                  9:00 PM
                  Booked 36 times today
                  Google Map for CIRCA at Navy Yard

                  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
                  • Price
                    $30 and under
                  • 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
                  • Delivery & takeout
                    Order direct
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