Clarity

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   Christine

   Washington DC

   28 reviews

   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was our first visit. We started with the four gras and the beet salad, both delicious. We had the lamb for two, prepared with Meyer lemon. It was perfectly balanced, the lemon added to the dish instead of overpowering it and the meat was a perfect medium rare. The staff was attentive and friendly, especially the bartender. We would like to go back on a night when they have their tasting menu available. The only thing that was off was that it was very smoky. I think one of their exhaust fans is broken.
   

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   Karen

   VIP

   San Francisco

   29 reviews

   1.0

   29 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We were seated in the back room. We saw a couple of waiters taking orders from others around us, but no one came to our table. After 20 minutes we left. We had a reservation, and it was my Birthday, so we were understandably disappointed. We won’t go back.
   

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   Jeff

   Washington DC

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I have heard such wonderful things about this place. I wanted it to be wonderful, and it unfortunately kept falling short. I don’t think I’ve ever felt less welcome in a restaurant. After being greeted by nothing but, “do you have a reservation?” we were seated near the host stand, where we got to listen to incessant high school gossip. The front door was propped open, leading us to need coats, hats, and gloves at the table before our drinks even came. When I asked if it could be closed, “yeah, probably for a little bit..” The tables around us seemed to have servers who were engaged and knowledgeable. Ours seemed burdened by our presence. Seeing the owner and manager greet the tables on either side of us to check in, they seemed to make a point to avoid looking at us. The food was hit or miss; some things were good, but it seemed like a bunch of fancy ingredients that came together as less than the sum of their parts. For the inflated prices, it was mediocre at best. When most of our main courses were left uneaten, the only inquiry as to our thoughts was, “you want a box?” For the price, there are dozens of better options. Maybe this place was good once. No more.
   

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   Rob

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   1.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Clarity seemed to have a bevy of issues last night. They had to keep the front doors open since the exhaust fans in the kitchen weren’t working. The hostesses were wearing puffy jackets to keep warm. The restaurant was Smokey and very cold as a result. Our med rare steak came out well done and missing the sides. The only redeeming part was that the bartender was charming and made a good drink. Clarity has missed a step or two and won’t be on our revisit list anytime soon.
   

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   Charles

   Washington DC

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Valentine days lunch. Food was excellent and a pretty good value. Of course every table was full so noise level was high.
   

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   Kavita

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   1.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Underwhelmed by the food quality. Our server Serena was lovely and provided good service. The chicken was dry and definitely not worth the price. We used to be regulars in the past and loved Clarity. We were very disappointed. We will not be going back.
   

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   Andy and Bev

   VIP

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We made a reservation days in advance…when we arrived for a 730 pm seating no tables were available and we had to sit at the bar. This was less than ideal.
   

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   Erika

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went here on a Saturday evening. Husband had the strip steak and I had the Dorade. Both of the dishes were delicious! Great flavor, great service! Would highly recommend!
   

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   Joe

   San Antonio

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 18 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The majority of the food was outstanding but the main entree duck was not. It tasted like beef liver on several bites and was fresh at the front but looked like I was served an end piece and was over cooked on the end. Overall the atmosphere was good. The lights in our room were emitting a high pitched noise that was annoying but you got used to it after 15 minutes. Solid overall place to dine.
   

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    Alan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I always go during the week because it’s always a more personal experience versus Friday and Saturday. Top tier stuff as always
    

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