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CIRCA at Clarendon, Arlington, VA

CIRCA at Clarendon

4.7
4.7
1457 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
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 Dining Room and Patio are Open!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 522-3010
  • Website
    http://www.circabistros.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Hugo Rodriguez
  • Private party facilities
    We have the ability to adapt our semi-private dining room to meet your special event needs. It is the perfect space for hosting a bridal shower, a business lunch, or a dinner with friends.
  • Location
    3010 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Cross street
    N. Garfield Street
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking is easily accessible. There is a parking garage located around the corner from CIRCA, the entrance is on N. Garfield Street.
  • Public transit
    One block from the Clarendon Metro, on the Orange line.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Small Plates

  • Fall Bruschetta$18.00

    roasted butternut squash. goat cheese mousse, fig compote, baby arugula, crispy prosciutto, balsamic glaze

    Salads

    • Spinach + Goat Cheese Salad$12.00

      marinated tomatoes, candied bacon, red onion, candied walnuts, fried goat cheese, honey mustard vinaigrette

      Flatbreads

      • Fig + Prosciutto $17.00

        prosciutto, macerated figs, blue cheese, provolone, mozzarella, whipped ricotta, garlic puree, baby arugula, hot honey

        Entrées

        • Pumpkin Ravioli$25.00

          brown butter, parmesan crisp, crispy sage

          • Almond Crusted Rainbow Trout$29.00

            butternut squash puree, broccolini, toasted almonds, grilled lemon, brown butter

            Desserts

            • Pumpkin Cheesecake$10.00

              vanilla wafer crust, candied walnuts, caramel sauce, whipped cream

              • Apple Pie$11.00

                candied walnuts, cinnamon ice cream, whipped cream

                Last updated: October 15, 2024

                What 1,457 people are saying

                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                4.7
                4.7 based on recent ratings
                • 4.6Food
                • 4.7Service
                • 4.6Ambience
                • 4.3Value

                Noise • Moderate

                Review summary

                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                CIRCA at Clarendon offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "fantastic service." Patrons rave about the "beautiful outdoor space" and varied menu, featuring dishes like the steak salad and scallop risotto. While the noise can be challenging, the "ambiance is relaxed yet stylish." Overall, a favorite local spot!

                1,457 Reviews

                1. westy

                  Denver

                  50 reviews

                  vip
                  4.0

                  50 reviews

                  Dined 1 day ago

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  One of the best restaurants in Arlington. Blackened mahi and the Ahi salad were both great. The only small complaint was we were in a small alcove that was pretty crowded and a little noisy. I was surprised Bistro Mele has no reservations for lunch but Circa was wide open. Probably the parking issue because both are comparable with quality and prices

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                2. Anne

                  Washington DC

                  7 reviews

                  5.0

                  7 reviews

                  Dined on November 16, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  We had a great birthday dinner at Circa ! Loved that they had a gluten free menu! All the food was delicious!

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                3. Anne

                  Washington DC

                  7 reviews

                  5.0

                  7 reviews

                  Dined on November 11, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Circa is a great, low key place to meet friends and share appetizers or have your own meal. There is a nice specialty cocktail list and wine selection. I always enjoy dining outside.

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                4. Diana

                  Washington DC

                  20 reviews

                  vip
                  5.0

                  20 reviews

                  Dined on November 10, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Wait staff and managers were extremely helpful in resolving problem.

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                5. Larry

                  Baltimore

                  2 reviews

                  vip
                  4.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on November 10, 2024

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 5
                  the food was very good and the food prices were reasonable. The drink prices were outrageous. A Manhattan for $20. 9 oz glasses of wine were all above $20. too expensive. Circa is a very nice restaurant - but its become too expensive because of the drink prices.

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                6. Kim

                  San Francisco

                  1 review

                  5.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on October 27, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  I arranged a girls late brunch at the Clarendon Circa after the Marine Corps Marathon today. It was perfect. 2 year old Celeste got a high chair and we easily added an extra chair for a late guest. Service was attentive and engaging. Food was quick with nice portions. The view at this Circa allows for great people/pet watching in a pedestrian/dog friendly town.

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                7. Denene

                  Washington DC

                  9 reviews

                  5.0

                  9 reviews

                  Dined on October 21, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Food, service and atmosphere were all wonderful! Perfect outdoor dining on a beautiful night. We’ll definitely return.

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                8. Cheryl

                  London

                  1 review

                  5.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on October 20, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  My husband and I went there for an early afternoon Sunday brunch. Each time we go there, we consistently have such good service and delicious food and drinks. It has become our go-to for brunch!
                  CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on October 31, 2024
                  Cheryl, We appreciate your support, and are glad you enjoy dining with us! -Josh

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                9. Heriberto

                  Washington DC

                  5 reviews

                  5.0

                  5 reviews

                  Dined on October 18, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  The fall menu is on point. The Bruschetta, Goat cheese salad, and Fig flatbread. 🙌🏾
                  CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on October 31, 2024
                  Heriberto, thank you for your rating! We also really love the Fig + Prosciutto flatbread! -Josh

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                10. susan

                  Washington DC

                  10 reviews

                  vip
                  3.0

                  10 reviews

                  Dined on October 14, 2024

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 2
                  4. Ambience 3
                  our servers were very pleasant. Gave us plenty of time while we were waiting for one member of the party. But then they were mostly absent, difficult to find to order, get the check, etc. The noise level in the restaurant makes conversation somewhat difficult, even when we sat at what the maitre d' said was the quietest table in the restaurant. Outside seating was closed the night we were there.

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                FAQs

                CIRCA at Clarendon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 522-3010.

                CIRCA at Clarendon is rated 4.7 stars by 1457 OpenTable diners.

                CIRCA at Clarendon 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 17 times today

                Order delivery or takeout

                Google Map for CIRCA at Clarendon

                3010 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201

                Additional information

                • Cross street
                  N. Garfield Street
                • Neighborhood
                  Arlington
                • Hours of operation
                  Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
                • Price
                  $30 and under
                • Cuisines
                  American
                • Dining style
                  Casual Elegant
                • Dress code
                  Casual Dress
                • Parking details
                  Metered street parking is easily accessible. There is a parking garage located around the corner from CIRCA, the entrance is on N. Garfield Street.
                • Public transit
                  One block from the Clarendon Metro, on the Orange line.
                • Payment options
                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                • Executive chef
                  Hugo Rodriguez
                • Additional
                  Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                • Website
                  http://www.circabistros.com/
                • Phone number
                  (703) 522-3010
                • Private party facilities
                  We have the ability to adapt our semi-private dining room to meet your special event needs. It is the perfect space for hosting a bridal shower, a business lunch, or a dinner with friends.

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