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CIRCA at Clarendon, Arlington, VA

CIRCA at Clarendon

4.8
4.8
1479 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • 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 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

CIRCA at Clarendon's menu was last updated 2025-03-18.

Cocktails

  • Daydreaming$14.00

    Lumina Pinot Grigio, Open Road Distilling Co. American gin, cava,elderflower, chamomile-ginger cordial, lemon, Angostura orange bitters

    Small Plates

    • Spring Vegetable Bruschetta$17.00

      garlic rustico, sweet pea ricotta, grape tomatoes, English peas,pickled red onions, baby arugula, asparagus, balsamic reduction

      Salads

      • Spring Market Salad$11.00

        mixed greens, romaine, pickled red onion, English peas, asparagus, marinated tomatoes, cucumber, goat cheese, parmesan crostini, lemon poppyseed vinaigrette| chicken +11 | grilled shrimp +11 | salmon* +16 | steak* +16

        Entrées

        • Ravioli Primavera$26.00

          Lemon burrata ravioli, roasted red peppers, English peas, fava beans, roasted mushrooms, baby spinach, roasted garlic parmesan cream, parmesan

          • Almond Crusted Rainbow Trout$29.00

            grilled asparagus, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, lemon caper butter, grilled lemon

            • Crab Cakes

              remoulade sauce,coleslaw, old bay fries, grilled lemon | MKT

              Sandwiches

              • Crab Cake Sandwich

                lettuce, tomato, remoulade sauce, brioche bun, old bay fries | MKT

                Desserts

                • Cherry Blossom Cheesecake$11.00

                  white, chocolate, Oreo crust, cherry compote, whipped cream

                  Last updated: March 18, 2025

                  What 1,479 people are saying

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

                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                  4.8
                  4.8 based on recent ratings
                  • 4.7Food
                  • 4.7Service
                  • 4.6Ambience
                  • 4.5Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  CIRCA at Clarendon offers consistently delicious meals with an inviting ambiance and attentive service. Guests rave about the "amazing food," from burgers to brunch, and highlight the "fabulous" staff's consideration for food allergies. While noise levels can be high, "outstanding" dining experiences and a varied menu make it a local favorite.
                  1,479 Reviews

                  1. Anne VIP

                    Washington DC43 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Nice and not noisy when we arrived for an early lunch. The service was marvelous and our entrees were great. My friend said “best chicken sandwich ever” and my margarita flatbread was sublime.

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                  2. Christina

                    Washington DC1 review

                    3.0

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Very slow service, server was more concerned about side work than checking on tables. Eggs were ordered over easy but the we're basically raw, the whites were still clear.

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                  3. Mark VIP

                    Tampa72 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on March 18, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    CIRCA is consistently the best restaurant in Clarendon. The food is always prepared just right ~ delicious every time!

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                  4. cynthia

                    Los Angeles11 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on March 16, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Food - really good burger. Service is attentive, but not intrusive.

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                  5. Isaiah

                    Washington DC1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on March 16, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The restaurant was a great experience and the worker were friendly and helpful as well made sure that we were well taken care of

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                  6. Kristin

                    Baltimore14 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on March 15, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Everything was great - food was delicious. Stumbled across this hidden gem - great spot.

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                  7. Anne VIP

                    Washington DC43 reviews

                    4.0

                    Dined on March 8, 2025

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 3
                    Great eats, lovely service. But hard to have a conversation because of the noise level.

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                  8. Mark VIP

                    Tampa72 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on March 7, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great food, great setting ~ every meal is at CIRCA is always just right!

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                  9. Moira VIP

                    Washington DC12 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on February 28, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Really, really friendly and helpful staff. The trout was amazing. And the bill very reasonable.

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                  10. Kristy

                    Washington DC2 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on February 22, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great experience! One member of our party has severe food allergies and the staff took excellent care of us, ensuring this member's food was safe. Highly recommend.
                    CIRCA at ClarendonResponded on March 3, 2025
                    Thank you for your ratings. Kristy! We're very happy to here that you and your group had such a good time. We look forward to seeing you all again soon. All the best, Josh Admin + Marketing Coordinator

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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 4.8 stars by 1479 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 30 times today
                  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
                  • Delivery & takeout
                    Order direct
                  • 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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