Clarity

4.3 (728)

$31 to $50

French American

442 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180

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2 people

May 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

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 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
Website
http://www.clarityvienna.com/
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

Location
442 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180
Neighborhood
Vienna
Cross street
Corner of Maple Ave E & East Street NE. Patio covered by brown canopy.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Our Corkage Fee for bringing wines is $30 per bottle Sun through Thurs and $40 on Fri / Sat. But on Monday, there is no corkage. Join us for a special wine dinner featuring the illustrious wines of the Old and New Worlds. Each course will be paired with two different wine selections. Menu & details at clarityvienna.com Reserve your ticket reservations@clarityvienna.com Seating limited to 40 guests only. $175 per guest. May 8th, 2023 at 6:30pm

First Courses

Cream of Asparagus Soup$19.00
asparagus tips | organic micro greens | cilantro oil
Clarity Charcuterie Selected Gourmet Board$35.00
rockets robiola | d'ambert blue cheese | south tyrol speck | midnight moon | sottocenere al tartufo cheese | dodge city salami | genoa salami | grapes marcona almonds | spice crostini | house preserves
Flash Seared Bluefin Tuna$33.00
arugula | cured watermelon | charred pineapple | mango salsa | olive relish | ginger sesame vinegar
Southern Fried Green Tomato$19.00
southern pimento cheese | remoulade sauce | micro spectrum mix
Roasted Mix Beets over Baby Kale & Frisee Circus Salad$24.00
spiced walnuts | roasted beets | watermelon radish | wisconsin mozzarella | coriander vinaigrette
Spring Chayote Salad with Goat Cheese Arancini$22.00
cherry tomatoes | E & E red & green mizuna | E & E granny smith apple | arugula dressing
E & E Gazpacho with Wild Maryland Crab Meat$21.00
english cucumber | E &E yellow and red tomato | E & E fresh basil | watermelon | cantaloupe
Lightly Blistered Hawaiinan Kanpachi$28.00
cucumber & jicome julienne salad | fresh fennel | pickled radish | tamarind dressing
Belgian Endive & Wild Cabbage Salad$18.00
rockmelon | d'ambert blue cheese | orange dressing
Seared Canadian Rouge Duck Foie Gras$32.00
house brioche | apple butternut squash | honey brandy sauce
Sous Vide Calamari Salad$24.00
pickled radish | cranberry beans | E & E baby arugula | pickled rhubarb | olive relish | lemon olive oil drizzling

Main Courses

Pan Seared Nova Scotia Halibut$45.00
cauliflower puree | roasted ring fingerling potatoes | charred cauliflower | sunchoke chips | veracruz sauce | spaghetti squash
Organic Pearl Barley Orzotto$32.00
sauteed vegetables | mascarpone cheese | portobello mushroom | parmesan cheese | fresh herbs | charred pineapple and mango | white truffle oil
Caramelized Maine Butter Scallops$37.00
roasted asian eggplant | charred sweet corn | braised green kale | smoked scallop emulsion
Seared Scallop & Mexican Blue Shrimp Risotto$41.00
parmesan reggiano | arborio | parsley | chives
Spiced Cast Iron Cervena Venison$55.00
carrot puree | shitake mushroom | fingerling potato | black lentils | beets gel | gremolata | port reduction
48 Hour Sous Vide & Creekstone Beef Short Rib$55.00
LL farms carrots | roasted Chioggia beets | pomme puree | tawny port demiglace
Pan Fried Magret Moulard Duck Breast$48.00
organic sweet potato puree | charred & pureed eggplant | pickled baby corn | bruleed lady pink apple | port wine beet reduction sauce
Emilia Romagna Style House Made Gemelli Pasta$35.00
lamb & veal bolognese | san marzano tomatoes | 24 month aged parmesan
Rousted Florida Wild Sea Bass$38.00
whoopsy valley polenta | poached white asparagus | carrot chips | braised shallots | baby zucchini | fennel emulsion

Tonight's Tasting Menu*

$125 / person. Unique Wine Pairings $79, Victor's Whiskey Pairings $82

To Begin

Amuse-Bouche
Unique Wine Pairing: Gambino Cuvee, Prosecco Brut, Italy. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Green Spot, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland

First

Pan Seared Portuguese Octopus
Crushed fingerling potatoes | cured olives | celery | wild fiddlehead | calabrian chili aioli | lemon juice | olive oil. Unique Wine Pairing: Muscat of Tyrnavos, Greece 2019. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Glenmorangie, the Nectar d'or Single Malt Whisky, Tain, Scotland

Second

Pan Fried Buttery Panama Cobia
Oyster mushroom | braised red cabbage | celery puree | curry spiced okra | tomato cappers emulsion. Unique Wine Pairing: Chablis, Louis Jadot, Burgundy, France, 2021. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Copper Fox, Original Rye Whisky, Williamsburg, Virginia

Third

Herb Roasted Colorado Lamb Chops
Cumin spiced | charred cabbage | parsnip puree | cranberry beans | fresh wild rams | chimichurri sauce. Unique Wine Pairing: Don Nicanor, Nieto Senetiner, Malbec Mendoza Argentina 2019. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Ardbeg Uigeadail, Single Malt Scoth Whisky Islay, Scotland. Sweet Complement From Chef Oksana

To Finish

Spring Strawberry Orange Blossom Gateau
Vanilla crumble | strawberry compote | dulce de leche ice cream. Unique Wine Pairing: Sauternes, Chateau Laribotte 2019. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Angels Envy, Rye Whiskey Finished In Caribbean Rum Casks, Louisville Kentucky

What 728 people are saying

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

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Clarity offers a delightful dining experience with "truly excellent food" and "outstanding tableside service." Guests appreciate the "artful presentations" and "delicious craft cocktails." While some mention high prices, the restaurant's "gourmet, made-from-scratch" dishes and "friendly staff" create a memorable visit that many diners look forward to repeating.

728 Reviews

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Lisa VIP
Washington DC2 reviews
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately this restaurant is not the same as it was a few years ago. Food quality has declined and prices have gone up. Terrible service. Very disappointing. We will not return.
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Wayne VIP
Washington DC47 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall it was decent, but found the service not outstanding at this price point. Had an issue with our ny strip for two (ordered medium rare came out med to med well). Things happen, not a big deal but took a bit to get the waitress. Further it was 20 mins to get it redone. The gm brian did check on us but the waitress took a bit longer than i thought to ensure we were good (about a 1/3 of a way through it). My personal opinion is if you make a mistake, and it takes 20 mins to remedy, offer an app, salad, or dessert. Nothing was offered other than an apology. Appreciated, but at 50+ per person for an entree thats a bit of a miss.
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Azza
New Orleans2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I smelled like food when I left. Would be good to check ventilation system.
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Rhonda VIP
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Presentation was impeccable. Service outstanding. Food delicious.
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Alexander
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good quality was top notch. Service was excellent.
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David VIP
Washington DC4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have been going here for years but this past visit did not impress. They have raised prices but not delivered a better product. The Manhattan Project is still fun but the Manhattans are $35! We had a ceviche appetizer and it was not good. One of the worst ceviches I’ve ever had. Portions for entrees were good and everything was cooked to order but we paid 54$ for halibut and it was probably 5 oz. I had. Large pork chop and the flavor wasn’t there. That’s all.
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Ronald
Baltimore6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Decided to go with something simple this time, a hamburger. It was really good, and they substituted a Caesar salad for the French fries at my request.
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Donna
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was well prepared and delicious. Vegetables were well prepared and interesting with each entree. We shared the beet carpaccio and was delicious. As was the onion soup. Desserts were presented with lovely little flourishes. My birthday dessert was a nice surprise. We ordered a bottle of Prosecco to celebrate. It was a decent value.
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Tina VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks to the server, Victor, and the chef, we had an outstanding lunch. The warm crusty bread fresh out of the oven started us off perfectly, followed by a delicious mint and pea soup, so fitting for a beautiful spring day. Our cheeseburgers followed. - the most delicious, savory cheeseburger you will ever have. Coming to Clarity is a treat. It is beautiful, it is quiet, the service is attentive and the food is excellent.
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James
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Truly excellent food! Service was a little slow and the noise level was high, but I will be coming back for the food.
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FAQs

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

Clarity is rated 4.3 stars by 728 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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.
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.clarityvienna.com/
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

Clarity

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

First Courses

Cream of Asparagus Soup$19.00

Clarity Charcuterie Selected Gourmet Board$35.00

Flash Seared Bluefin Tuna$33.00

Southern Fried Green Tomato$19.00

Roasted Mix Beets over Baby Kale & Frisee Circus Salad$24.00

Spring Chayote Salad with Goat Cheese Arancini$22.00

E & E Gazpacho with Wild Maryland Crab Meat$21.00

Lightly Blistered Hawaiinan Kanpachi$28.00

Belgian Endive & Wild Cabbage Salad$18.00

Seared Canadian Rouge Duck Foie Gras$32.00

Sous Vide Calamari Salad$24.00

Featured Items

Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Steak*$65.00

Poached Saffron White Jumbo Asparagus$35.00

Main Courses

Pan Seared Nova Scotia Halibut$45.00

Organic Pearl Barley Orzotto$32.00

Caramelized Maine Butter Scallops$37.00

Seared Scallop & Mexican Blue Shrimp Risotto$41.00

Spiced Cast Iron Cervena Venison$55.00

48 Hour Sous Vide & Creekstone Beef Short Rib$55.00

Pan Fried Magret Moulard Duck Breast$48.00

Emilia Romagna Style House Made Gemelli Pasta$35.00

Rousted Florida Wild Sea Bass$38.00

Tonight's Tasting Menu*

To Begin

Amuse-Bouche

First

Pan Seared Portuguese Octopus

Second

Pan Fried Buttery Panama Cobia

Third

Herb Roasted Colorado Lamb Chops

To Finish

Spring Strawberry Orange Blossom Gateau

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does Clarity offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Clarity restaurant rated?

Is Clarity currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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