Clarity

4.6

657 Reviews

$31 to $50

French American

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

RAMMY Awards Local Fine Dining restaurant providing nourishment & comfort.
Shelter from the bustling world outside & let us look after you. Spacious Main Dining Room faces the open exhibition kitchen, Cozy Private Rooms, Open Patio, Full-service Bar or Chef’s Counter where you are right in the middle of all the action - your choice.
Serving lunch & dinner, enjoy Clarity à la carte or gourmet prix fixe four-course dinner tasting menu changes frequently showcases the very best seasonal offerings, largely sourced from a close network of small farmers & suppliers from across the US.
Everything is made in-house wherever possible: from charcuterie & bread to jams, juices and pickles.
Attentive but informal, simple but sophisticated.
Clarity is a perfect venue for private dining and special events. Our cozy size private rooms for smaller gatherings; and spacious rooms offer exquisite dining experience for large groups. Email us at reservations@clarityvienna.com

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Farm-to-table, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 539-8400
Website
http://www.clarityvienna.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Oksana Chepoy
Private party facilities
Clarity specializes in private events. Besides spacious main dining space, we offer our cozy private room - fits gatherings up to 12guests; while larger rooms provide exquisite dining experience for up to 25, 35 or 60 guests. Booking via email: reservations@clarityvienna.com

Location
442 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180
Area
Vienna
Cross Street
Corner of Maple Ave E & East Street NE. Patio covered by brown canopy.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Our Corkage Fee for bringing wines is $30 per bottle Sun through Thurs and $40 on Fri / Sat. But on Monday, there is no corkage. Join us for a special wine dinner featuring the illustrious wines of the Old and New Worlds. Each course will be paired with two different wine selections. Menu & details at clarityvienna.com Reserve your ticket reservations@clarityvienna.com Seating limited to 40 guests only. $175 per guest. May 8th, 2023 at 6:30pm

First Courses

Cream of Asparagus SoupUS$19.00
asparagus tips | organic micro greens | cilantro oil
Clarity Charcuterie Selected Gourmet BoardUS$35.00
rockets robiola | d'ambert blue cheese | south tyrol speck | midnight moon | sottocenere al tartufo cheese | dodge city salami | genoa salami | grapes marcona almonds | spice crostini | house preserves
Flash Seared Bluefin TunaUS$33.00
arugula | cured watermelon | charred pineapple | mango salsa | olive relish | ginger sesame vinegar
Southern Fried Green TomatoUS$19.00
southern pimento cheese | remoulade sauce | micro spectrum mix
Roasted Mix Beets over Baby Kale & Frisee Circus SaladUS$24.00
spiced walnuts | roasted beets | watermelon radish | wisconsin mozzarella | coriander vinaigrette
Spring Chayote Salad with Goat Cheese AranciniUS$22.00
cherry tomatoes | E & E red & green mizuna | E & E granny smith apple | arugula dressing
E & E Gazpacho with Wild Maryland Crab MeatUS$21.00
english cucumber | E &E yellow and red tomato | E & E fresh basil | watermelon | cantaloupe
Lightly Blistered Hawaiinan KanpachiUS$28.00
cucumber & jicome julienne salad | fresh fennel | pickled radish | tamarind dressing
Belgian Endive & Wild Cabbage SaladUS$18.00
rockmelon | d'ambert blue cheese | orange dressing
Seared Canadian Rouge Duck Foie GrasUS$32.00
house brioche | apple butternut squash | honey brandy sauce
Sous Vide Calamari SaladUS$24.00
pickled radish | cranberry beans | E & E baby arugula | pickled rhubarb | olive relish | lemon olive oil drizzling

Main Courses

Pan Seared Nova Scotia HalibutUS$45.00
cauliflower puree | roasted ring fingerling potatoes | charred cauliflower | sunchoke chips | veracruz sauce | spaghetti squash
Organic Pearl Barley OrzottoUS$32.00
sauteed vegetables | mascarpone cheese | portobello mushroom | parmesan cheese | fresh herbs | charred pineapple and mango | white truffle oil
Caramelized Maine Butter ScallopsUS$37.00
roasted asian eggplant | charred sweet corn | braised green kale | smoked scallop emulsion
Seared Scallop & Mexican Blue Shrimp RisottoUS$41.00
parmesan reggiano | arborio | parsley | chives
Spiced Cast Iron Cervena VenisonUS$55.00
carrot puree | shitake mushroom | fingerling potato | black lentils | beets gel | gremolata | port reduction
48 Hour Sous Vide & Creekstone Beef Short RibUS$55.00
LL farms carrots | roasted Chioggia beets | pomme puree | tawny port demiglace
Pan Fried Magret Moulard Duck BreastUS$48.00
organic sweet potato puree | charred & pureed eggplant | pickled baby corn | bruleed lady pink apple | port wine beet reduction sauce
Emilia Romagna Style House Made Gemelli PastaUS$35.00
lamb & veal bolognese | san marzano tomatoes | 24 month aged parmesan
Rousted Florida Wild Sea BassUS$38.00
whoopsy valley polenta | poached white asparagus | carrot chips | braised shallots | baby zucchini | fennel emulsion

Tonight's Tasting Menu*

$125 / person. Unique Wine Pairings $79, Victor's Whiskey Pairings $82

To Begin

Amuse-Bouche
Unique Wine Pairing: Gambino Cuvee, Prosecco Brut, Italy. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Green Spot, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland

First

Pan Seared Portuguese Octopus
Crushed fingerling potatoes | cured olives | celery | wild fiddlehead | calabrian chili aioli | lemon juice | olive oil. Unique Wine Pairing: Muscat of Tyrnavos, Greece 2019. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Glenmorangie, the Nectar d'or Single Malt Whisky, Tain, Scotland

Second

Pan Fried Buttery Panama Cobia
Oyster mushroom | braised red cabbage | celery puree | curry spiced okra | tomato cappers emulsion. Unique Wine Pairing: Chablis, Louis Jadot, Burgundy, France, 2021. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Copper Fox, Original Rye Whisky, Williamsburg, Virginia

Third

Herb Roasted Colorado Lamb Chops
Cumin spiced | charred cabbage | parsnip puree | cranberry beans | fresh wild rams | chimichurri sauce. Unique Wine Pairing: Don Nicanor, Nieto Senetiner, Malbec Mendoza Argentina 2019. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Ardbeg Uigeadail, Single Malt Scoth Whisky Islay, Scotland. Sweet Complement From Chef Oksana

To Finish

Spring Strawberry Orange Blossom Gateau
Vanilla crumble | strawberry compote | dulce de leche ice cream. Unique Wine Pairing: Sauternes, Chateau Laribotte 2019. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Angels Envy, Rye Whiskey Finished In Caribbean Rum Casks, Louisville Kentucky

What 657 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Clarity delights with its "delicious cuisine," featuring unique and fresh dishes. The service is consistently praised as "excellent," and the restaurant offers a vibrant and eclectic menu. While some find the decor lacks charm, the culinary experience remains a standout. Ideal for special occasions or a memorable night out.

657 Reviews

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Frankie
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent and savory. The atmosphere was vibes for an intimate dining experience with my wife and I. Will be back to try more meals!
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Jennifer
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the tasting menu with wine pairing- what an amazing experience! Food was gorgeous to look at and even more delicious. Highly recommend!!
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Amy
VIP
Washington DC
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Excellent quality food as always. Would have been more special if there was a holiday menu/course. Service was a bit slow at the start but caught up. Was seated in the back room which was not as nicely decorated. Needed more attention to the decor if seating people in the back room. Felt like we were shoved to the back. Cocktails are excellent but needed more flare for the holidays.
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Vicky
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely meal at Clarity on Christmas Eve. The menu was creative. The dishes were beautifully presented and everything was delicious.
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Elaheh
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Food was good, They took us to the room in the back. No table cloths, basic deli style seating. Table was shaking. Cutting the steak was funny as the plate was wasn’t sitting on a cloth and a shaking table. Our sever was nice.
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Kurt
VIP
Washington DC
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service were great, but they need to fix their front door situation which allowed a constant stream of cold air into the restaurant. While I suspect the wait staff didn't mind, a bit chilly for us patrons which distracted from an otherwise great outing.
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Ian
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Ambience wasn't great, reminded me of my Mom's retirement club's rolling chairs. Sliding doors in the front were broken so we got the cold air whenever someone came or went - this sort of thing should not stand. Welcome and wait staff were inexperienced, table hadn't been wiped and the plates and napkins weren't out. French onion soup was the highlight. Steak was fattier than it should have been - quality issues. Salmon wasn't bad. If you're going to drop a $100 / person you expect it to be of a higher cut than this.
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Larry
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal and experience. Cocktails are pricey for suburban location.
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James
Washington DC
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food inventive and delicious. Service that is professional yet friendly. Still a top quality restaurant.
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Michelle
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I heard there was a change in ownership, so I decided to give Clarity another try. Everything was EXCELLENT! We went with another couple, and all four of our meals were outstanding.
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FAQs

Clarity offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 539-8400.

Clarity is rated 4.6 stars by 657 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

442 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Maple Ave E & East Street NE. Patio covered by brown canopy.
Area
Vienna
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Farm-to-table, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Oksana Chepoy
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.clarityvienna.com/
Phone number
(703) 539-8400
Private party facilities
Clarity specializes in private events. Besides spacious main dining space, we offer our cozy private room - fits gatherings up to 12guests; while larger rooms provide exquisite dining experience for up to 25, 35 or 60 guests. Booking via email: reservations@clarityvienna.com

Clarity

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

First Courses

Cream of Asparagus SoupUS$19.00

Clarity Charcuterie Selected Gourmet BoardUS$35.00

Flash Seared Bluefin TunaUS$33.00

Southern Fried Green TomatoUS$19.00

Roasted Mix Beets over Baby Kale & Frisee Circus SaladUS$24.00

Spring Chayote Salad with Goat Cheese AranciniUS$22.00

E & E Gazpacho with Wild Maryland Crab MeatUS$21.00

Lightly Blistered Hawaiinan KanpachiUS$28.00

Belgian Endive & Wild Cabbage SaladUS$18.00

Seared Canadian Rouge Duck Foie GrasUS$32.00

Sous Vide Calamari SaladUS$24.00

Featured Items

Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Steak*US$65.00

Poached Saffron White Jumbo AsparagusUS$35.00

Main Courses

Pan Seared Nova Scotia HalibutUS$45.00

Organic Pearl Barley OrzottoUS$32.00

Caramelized Maine Butter ScallopsUS$37.00

Seared Scallop & Mexican Blue Shrimp RisottoUS$41.00

Spiced Cast Iron Cervena VenisonUS$55.00

48 Hour Sous Vide & Creekstone Beef Short RibUS$55.00

Pan Fried Magret Moulard Duck BreastUS$48.00

Emilia Romagna Style House Made Gemelli PastaUS$35.00

Rousted Florida Wild Sea BassUS$38.00

Tonight's Tasting Menu*

To Begin

Amuse-Bouche

First

Pan Seared Portuguese Octopus

Second

Pan Fried Buttery Panama Cobia

Third

Herb Roasted Colorado Lamb Chops

To Finish

Spring Strawberry Orange Blossom Gateau

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Clarity offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Clarity restaurant rated?

Is Clarity currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information