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CIRCA at Chinatown, Washington, DC

CIRCA at Chinatown

4.6
4.6
550 Reviews
$30 and under
American
781 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
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, a seasonal cocktail list, and rotating local craft beers. Join us and dine well!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH, BRUNCH, AND DINNER! Mon - 11AM-11PM Tues- 11AM-11PM Wed - 11AM-11PM Thurs - 11AM-11:30PM Fri - 11AM-12AM Sat - 11AM-12AM Sun - 11AM-10PM
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nelson Rodriguez
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're planning a casual happy hour party or special event - holiday brunch, baby shower, engagement, birthday, anniversary, corporate happy hour - we have a space for you. We will work with you to tailor the space and provide a special menu if needed in order to make your next gathering unforgettable. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    H St. NW
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking is available as well as a public parking garage around the block on 6th St.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown Metro
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 550 people are saying

CIRCA at Chinatown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

550 Reviews
  1. MMWM

    Washington DC29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    CIRCA is a great place to go for lunch. The food is really good and consistent, the service is great, and the prices are typical for lunch in DC. One of my go-to restaurants.
    CIRCA at ChinatownResponded on March 16, 2020
    Thank you so much for joining us! We are so glad you enjoyed the food and service during lunch! We hope to see you again soon!

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  2. VictoriaS

    Washington DC21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dinner with really fabulous service.
    CIRCA at ChinatownResponded on March 9, 2020
    Thank you so much for joining us! We are so glad you enjoyed dinner and the service. We hope to see you again soon!

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  3. JohnB

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed time with friend I hadn’t seen in a long time. Great service! Food ok.
    CIRCA at ChinatownResponded on March 9, 2020
    John, thank you so much for joining us! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. LeoDC VIP

    Washington DC112 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    After several visits, to several diff locations, I have yet to have an average meal, or experience average service. You are always above average, and Circa is a really good place to dine.
    CIRCA at ChinatownResponded on March 9, 2020
    Leo, thank you so much for joining us! We are so glad you enjoyed everything and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. YankeeintheBurgh

    Washington DC14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Clara, took great care of us during an early dinner at Circa Chinatown! The wine recommendations were perfect and we all enjoyed the appetizers, entrees and apple pie dessert. Thanks to the whole team for a great experience
    CIRCA at ChinatownResponded on March 2, 2020
    Thank you so much for joining us! We are so glad you enjoyed the food as well as Clara's service. We hope to see you again soon!

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  6. DCfoodfan VIP

    Washington DC179 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good place to meet a friend for brunch/lunch. Grain bowls and salads are substantial and tasty
    CIRCA at ChinatownResponded on March 2, 2020
    Thank you so much for joining us! We are so glad you enjoyed the salads and we hope to see you again soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service great drinks excellent food
    CIRCA at ChinatownResponded on March 2, 2020
    Thank you so much for joining us! We are so glad you enjoyed the service, drinks, and food. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Alexis

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, professional service. Thanks!
    CIRCA at ChinatownResponded on March 16, 2020
    Thank you so much for joining us! We are so glad you enjoyed the service. We hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Panda

    Washington DC50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place to eat before a game, with something for everyone.
    CIRCA at ChinatownResponded on March 2, 2020
    Thank you so much for joining us! We are so glad you enjoyed everything and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. ss08 VIP

    Washington DC45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for happy hour. Great food, great service. Never had a bad time here.
    CIRCA at ChinatownResponded on March 2, 2020
    Thank you so much for joining us! We are so glad you enjoyed happy hour, the food, and service. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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FAQs

CIRCA at Chinatown is rated 4.6 stars by 550 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Penn Quarter

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

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Google Map for CIRCA at Chinatown

781 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    H St. NW
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH, BRUNCH, AND DINNER! Mon - 11AM-11PM Tues- 11AM-11PM Wed - 11AM-11PM Thurs - 11AM-11:30PM Fri - 11AM-12AM Sat - 11AM-12AM Sun - 11AM-10PM
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking is available as well as a public parking garage around the block on 6th St.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place Chinatown Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nelson Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're planning a casual happy hour party or special event - holiday brunch, baby shower, engagement, birthday, anniversary, corporate happy hour - we have a space for you. We will work with you to tailor the space and provide a special menu if needed in order to make your next gathering unforgettable. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!
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