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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6
4.6
3078 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • 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.
  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 3,078 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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4.6
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.
3,078 Reviews
  1. Harley VIP

    Washington DC82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got a lovely spring day in March, and they honored my request for table on terrace by window. Menu special was fish and chips, something both of us love. Service was prompt, friendly, and unobtrusive. I have one professional colleague who relies on Metro, and Circa is right across the street from a station. This has made us regulars, and we have rarely been disappointed.

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  2. William VIP

    Washington DC27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I had the fish sandwich special and the fish itself was good but it was a poor choice of bun. The brioche got soggy quickly. I'd go with a harder bread. Service was excellent as usual.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EXCELLENT! The food and drinks were fantastic! Highly recommend!

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  4. Laurie VIP

    E. Tennessee9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty short ribs and jambalaya. Margarita flatbread was okay but not great. Service was fine.

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  5. Karen

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good food across menu although Thai shrimp salad could have less dressing. Prompt and pleasant wait staff.

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  6. Sean

    San Antonio9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great. Food was fantastic. I tried the vodka mojito and it was awesome. Everyone in my family loved it.

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    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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  10. 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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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 3078 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 32 times today
Google Map for CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    I Street NW
  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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