Clarity

4.3 (720)

$31 to $50

French American

442 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180

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2 people

May 1, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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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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
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 720 people are saying

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

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Clarity offers a memorable dining experience with "truly excellent food" and a "beautiful" setting. Highlights include freshly baked bread, "delicious mint and pea soup," and "the most delicious, savory cheeseburger you will ever have." The service is "attentive" with standout cocktails by Victor. Despite occasional slow service, Clarity remains a "first-class" choice.

720 Reviews

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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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Dr. Benjamin VIP
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time! Definitely one of my favorite places to go in NOVA
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Jennifer VIP
Washington DC14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved our dinner last night at Clarity. The food was so good. We tried so many different things. The weather was perfect, so we sat outside under the lights. Service was great.
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Jason VIP
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was phenomenal and staff made you feel like a regular.
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Earl VIP
Washington DC24 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding tableside service. Very nice noise control. All the food was excellent, and the bread was OUTSTANDING!
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Chris
Washington DC15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner at Clarity was fabulous. Chef Matt can really cook. The halibut and the steak were cooked perfectly. Spicing, sauces , and sides were delicious and interesting, the presentations were artful. Hot fresh bread too. Victor makes amazing cocktails. Our servers were knowledgeable and explained the dishes. Lots of choices of seating in the attractive dining room, as well as a covered patio. Ample parking. For an amazing meal and friendly staff, Clarity continues to be first class. A nice Vienna setting for an afternoon dinner stroll too. Because the desserts are yummy.
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Melanie VIP
Washington DC8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing bartender, fun manager, and always amazing food.
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Nanci
Washington DC90 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is amazing and we had a wonderful experience. I had the vegan option which was delicious.
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Nancy VIP
Washington DC15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband loved his glass of Catalonia red and I had my favorite NA beer. Server was there when we needed him but didn't hassle us to remove plates or hurry us along. Only nitpick was that the A/C was too cold but they did nudge it up a bit when we requested that.
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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 720 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 21 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

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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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How is Clarity restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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