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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6
4.6
3075 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (202) 506-5589
  • 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 3,075 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 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.

3,075 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Sean

    San Antonio9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Shannon VIP

    Washington DC50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 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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  4. mary VIP

    Washington DC48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 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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  6. Jackie

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 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 March 3, 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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  7. Thomas VIP

    Washington DC44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was pretty decent for the price. The atmosphere of the place was dull. Our waiter was excellent and all the other staff was friendly. We were heading to the Kennedy Center so the location was perfect.

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  8. Mark

    Washington DC7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very nice place convenient to the Kennedy Center shuttle and the Foggy Bottom metro stop.

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  9. David VIP

    Washington DC127 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good burger, fries and blackened chicken mango salad.

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  10. Shannon VIP

    Washington DC50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The free range brick chicken with a slightly tart but sweet lemon sauce was a great choice for a cold rainy day. Served with a side of mashed potatos and steamed brocoli, it definitely met the need for a comforting meal. My server, Olive, was very attentive, ensuring that I capped my experience with a hot tea.

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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 3075 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (202) 506-5589
  • 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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