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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6
4.6
3073 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ruben Rodriguez
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What 3,073 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CIRCA at Foggy Bottom is a favorite for pre-Kennedy Center outings, offering a "great location" near the metro. Diners rave about its "amazing atmosphere," "attentive staff," and "delicious food," especially the tuna, burgers, and brussels sprouts. Despite occasional noise, it's a "consistently great experience" with a varied menu.

3,073 Reviews
  1. Shannon VIP

    Washington DC50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great Sunday dinner, the steak salad was perfectly prepared and was delicious. My server, Chloe, quickly took my order and had it quickly served. I'll definitely be returning!

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  2. mary VIP

    Washington DC48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious dinner with friends. Very good salmon, especially.

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    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing brussels sprout appetizer! Good service, great atmosphere.

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  4. Jackie

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've never had a bad experience at Circa. Excellent service and food every time! Highly recommend!
    CIRCA at Foggy BottomResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thank you for the ratings, Jackie! We're very happy to hear you continue to have a great time dining with us, thank you for your support. All the best, Josh Admin + Marketing Coordinator

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  5. Thomas VIP

    Washington DC44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was pretty decent for the price. The atmosphere of the place was dull. Our waiter was excellent and all the other staff was friendly. We were heading to the Kennedy Center so the location was perfect.

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  6. Mark

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very nice place convenient to the Kennedy Center shuttle and the Foggy Bottom metro stop.

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  7. David VIP

    Washington DC127 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good burger, fries and blackened chicken mango salad.

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  8. Shannon VIP

    Washington DC50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The free range brick chicken with a slightly tart but sweet lemon sauce was a great choice for a cold rainy day. Served with a side of mashed potatos and steamed brocoli, it definitely met the need for a comforting meal. My server, Olive, was very attentive, ensuring that I capped my experience with a hot tea.

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  9. Jeffrey

    Baltimore2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good….they accommodated us even being late for our reservation…..vibe was dope…..server was really good….now the food….poke nachos was ok….the the fried calamari was meh…..the steak from the steak and fries was juicy and tender and that garlic butter was delicious….my wife had the jambalaya….the sausages in it were like super hot….the drinks were ok….i had the old fashioned….it was meh…and my wife had the blackberry margarita….the margarita had so much ice in it she had to take some out to finish it….overall not bad but I would have wanted more portions less ice and maybe tone down the spicy sausage in the jambalaya

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  10. NeilD

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food came out quickly and was delicious, service was great as well. 10/10 recommend.

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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 3073 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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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
Google Map for CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ruben Rodriguez
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