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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6
4.6
3093 Reviews
$30 and under
American
2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,093 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CIRCA at Foggy Bottom offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and very good service." Known for its convenient location near the Kennedy Center, it's a favorite for pre-show meals. Guests rave about the "tuna poke nachos" and "bread pudding." The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff enhance every visit.

3,093 Reviews
  1. Fiona

    Newcastle1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The bruschetta starter was very good, the humus and Salmon main course were just average, nothing wrong just ok. The service was great. However I really object to the 4.95% additional charge for service that is then expressed to be not a tip but as a result of an increase in basic wage. Wages are an overhead about 30% in catering usually so it’s a 15% percent charge on the wage overhead. It’s not a tip it’s just an undeclared cost on the menu, that’s what the prices are for.

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  2. Virginia VIP

    Washington DC49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go to place! Love the cocktail, wine selection, and all the seafood options during lent. Highly recommend the tuna poke nachos, wild mushroom flatbread, and scallops.

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  3. Sarah

    Washington DC4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Rather noisy, but ok food and service was spotty.

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  4. Yvette VIP

    Las Vegas26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food took a little while to come out eventhough all of us only ordered salads. However, the food was delicious. Would definitely come again.

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  5. Sean

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was great with good options. It wasn't loud at all and I'd definitely go back.

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  6. Andy

    Washington DC9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful meal, we were on the (covered) patio on a cool evening but it was perfectly fine. Service was good, my friend felt her first drink was a little light but the manager stopped by and corrected it for the second one. The location for dinner before the Kennedy Center is good, try it!

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  7. Bruce VIP

    Indiana36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    A very vibrant crowd for after work meet ups. Food was better than anticipated.

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  8. Joseph VIP

    Washington DC43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another in a long line of fun, imaginative and healthy meals. Seated exactly where we requested. Boat was especially pleasant; server and runners personable and helpful, as always. Flatbreads are an excellent option for a shareable appetizer. We don’t eat chicken, but the other three are all excellent, perhaps the 4-cheese/spinach our flavor and texture favorite. Seared sesame tuna is always first rate. Excellent, reasonably priced wine selections.

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  9. Russ

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another outstanding experience at Circa. Our meals were chosen from the brunch menu and they were delicious. The staff, as always, treated us like friends and made us feel very welcome. Finally, our meal was less expensive than we expected in these times. All in all, a very enjoyable experience before our afternoon concert at yhe Kennedy Center.

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  10. Jovan

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, members of the staff were attentive and very courteous.

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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 3093 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
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Additional information

  • Cross street
    I Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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