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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

4.6
4.6
3084 Reviews
$30 and under
American
2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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 patios accommodate service animals only.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Rodriguez
  • Private party facilities
    We have the ability to adapt our heated patio to meet your special event's needs. Our patio is the perfect space for hosting company happy hours, reunions, or just a great time with friends.Due to the set up of our dining room, it is difficult for us to create an entirely-private dining space. However, we have the ability to use our bar high-tops larger party needs indoors. Please reach out regarding your special event.
  • Neighborhood
    Foggy Bottom
  • Cross street
    I Street NW
  • Parking details
    Public garage is located around the corner on 22nd Street between I Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave. Metered street parking is available in the neighborhood.
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom Metro stop is located directly across the street, off the Orange and Blue lines.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,084 people are saying

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CIRCA at Foggy Bottom offers "excellent service" and a "great menu variety," making it a top choice for pre-Kennedy Center dining. Guests rave about "delicious food," including standout dishes like the "sesame crusted tuna" and "bread pudding." Its convenient location near the metro is perfect for theatergoers.
3,084 Reviews
  1. dean VIP

    Pittsburgh31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. Courteous staff, good location. Specials were excellent!

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  2. Susan

    Washington DC4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The special of chicken and waffles were excellent! Need to send a side of syrup with the entree.

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  3. David VIP

    Baltimore25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The kale salad, mango chicken salad, and salmon Benedict were all delicious! And the coffee was surprisingly good too!

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  4. Steve VIP

    Detroit9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The avacado toast was especially good. Service was great and attentive. Coffee was fresh.

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  5. Liz VIP

    Denver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just all around the best service and food you can find. Server was so wonderful and helpful. The Pretzel loaf was something I will dream about, and the servers favorite desserts (Bread pudding and Nutella Trifle) are the perfect way to end the day. Even the manager stopped by and she was just as sweet. Just a great night out

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  6. Julia VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely dining experience. Dependably excellent. The almond crusted rainbow trout, positively stellar!

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  7. Bruno VIP

    Detroit24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This remains the solid place for a pre performance dinner. The food is great. The service is dependable. The Kennedy Center shuttle and Foggy Bottom Metro are both right across the street.

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  8. KeegsInSF VIP

    London28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently delicious food, great service! 10/10 would recommend

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  9. Harley

    Washington DC82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got a lovely spring day in March, and they honored my request for table on terrace by window. Menu special was fish and chips, something both of us love. Service was prompt, friendly, and unobtrusive. I have one professional colleague who relies on Metro, and Circa is right across the street from a station. This has made us regulars, and we have rarely been disappointed.

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  10. William VIP

    Washington DC27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I had the fish sandwich special and the fish itself was good but it was a poor choice of bun. The brioche got soggy quickly. I'd go with a harder bread. Service was excellent as usual.

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FAQs

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-5589.

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom is rated 4.6 stars by 3084 OpenTable diners.

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom 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 41 times today
Google Map for CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Additional information

  • Cross street
    I Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Foggy Bottom
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public garage is located around the corner on 22nd Street between I Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave. Metered street parking is available in the neighborhood.
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom Metro stop is located directly across the street, off the Orange and Blue lines.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Rodriguez
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have the ability to adapt our heated patio to meet your special event's needs. Our patio is the perfect space for hosting company happy hours, reunions, or just a great time with friends.Due to the set up of our dining room, it is difficult for us to create an entirely-private dining space. However, we have the ability to use our bar high-tops larger party needs indoors. Please reach out regarding your special event.
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