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Clarity, Vienna, VA

Clarity

4.4
4.4
696 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 696 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

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Clarity stands out for its "delicious, unique, and fresh" cuisine, coupled with "excellent" staff and a "memorable" dining experience. The tasting menu is a "real treat," and the absence of a corkage fee on Mondays is a bonus. While service occasionally varies, the "ever changing menu" and "top quality food" make it a neighborhood gem.

696 Reviews
  1. Gail

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really so delightful. Easy to chat. Food terrific. Staff so enjoyable.

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  2. Burt VIP

    Washington DC51 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We used to go to Clarity regularly when Jon Krinn was the chef/owner, but this is our first time back for dinner since then. We came to celebrate my wife’s birthday and we were really looking forward to it. The service was excellent and so was the wine, but the food was a disappointment. The dishes on the menu offered interesting and unusually ingredients. Unfortunately, we were unimpressed with the results, and it seemed that there was more emphasis on the unusual than there was on the taste. Clarity is an expensive restaurant, and as such, it has to get everything right. Although we told them through OpenTable that we were celebrating a birthday, it was never acknowledged. Based on that and the less than spectacular meal, we will probably not be coming back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Matt was a wonderful host at the chef’s counter! We chatted about his meticulous selections in meats, vegetables, wines, and preparation approaches. Victor’s beverages were delicious, as always! A memorable experience, for sure!

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  4. Eric VIP

    Washington DC36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was amazing! We made it a "tapas night" out of appetizers. Started with two soups then a salad and 4 other things. I think this messed them up. Service was sketchy from the moment we ordered. Had to ask for a real knife and silverware. Didn't see our server for long periods of time. This could also be because they seated us at a room in the back. This didn't have the same appeal as the rest of the restaurant. I choose to believe these things are the reason for poor service, because the alternative is for me to think that not ordering any alcohol made our check cheap enough that we weren't worth their time. However, the food was amazing. Shout out to Victor at the bar for a lovely, though brief, experience at the bar on our way out. If we were to go back, we would likely sit at the bar for drinks.

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  5. Lisa

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely evening of dining. The wait staff were very efficient (some alittle too efficient) but pleasant and accomodating. The food was fresh, delicious and well presented. My Berry Pavlova was a lovely way to finish the meal.

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  6. robert VIP

    Washington DC140 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The new administration at Clarity is working hard to make it a wonderful dining experience. It needs a little more work to get it all right. The waitstaff needs training around wine service. Also, the kitchen needs to learn how to handle a busy Saturday without serving overcooked duck and fish. On the good side, excellent ceviche, risotto and salads, and a friendly, eager-to-please staff.

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  7. Ricardo VIP

    Washington DC79 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the tasting menu and it was great. Due to high prices, we got a bottle of wine instead of the wine pairing.

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  8. Tina VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch at Clarity is a treat from beginning to end - starting with the most amazing warm rolls! My colleague and I thoroughly enjoyed the food and the experience and I would highly recommend it to others. Our server, Victor, was knowledgeable about the menu and helped make the experience very pleasant.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Victor, our waiter was great! He gave great suggestions and the craft cocktails were delish and the food was amazing!

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  10. Mike VIP

    Washington DC150 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Chef did a very good job with all three courses (no desert). My French onion soup and shrimp apt were very very good. The knock on the night was the service. Our server was really nice but literally disappeared (we had to get another waiter to take our drink and good order).

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FAQs

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

Clarity is rated 4.4 stars by 696 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
19:00
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Clarity

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
  • 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
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