Clarity

4.5

670 Reviews

$31 to $50

French American

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2 people

Jan 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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 670 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Clarity in Tysons and Vienna excels with "handcrafted cocktails" and "gourmet" food made from the "freshest ingredients." The ambiance is "intimate," ideal for special occasions. Known for "outstanding" service, its tasting menus are "creative and delicious." Despite some noise and service issues, it remains a "local gem" for exceptional dining.

670 Reviews

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Alan
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always go during the week because it’s always a more personal experience versus Friday and Saturday. Top tier stuff as always
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sandra
VIP
Washington DC
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, the service by Thakon was fantastic. One of my favorite restaurants.
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lori
VIP
Richmond
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I really want to like this place as when they first opened I enjoyed a number of nice meals. I hate when I bring a friend someplace new and it falls short. I was very disappointed. The place is cold, in temperature. Close the front door...it's 20degrees out. I ordered the Caesar Salad. For $18 I expected it to be amazing; it was not. The server and I had a conversation about white anchovies....how I love them. You would think they would throw and extra one or two on top. No. My guest enjoyed the deviled eggs. They looked good and she shared that they were good. We both ordered the chicken and foie gras nuggets. Not sure where the chicken was or the foie gras. They tasted like croquettes that you would get at a Spanish restaurant. heavy on potato? And, the sauce was so overwhelming if there was subtlety to the flavors it would have gotten lost. Not sure I will go back any time soon. If your a Bourbon or whiskey drinker go for the cocktails but pass on the food.
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Kostyantyn
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good experience overall and good quality. Like ambience and overall selection options.
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Melissa
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Steak was cooked perfect and delicious but small - 4 pieces and only two super tiny potatoes on the side with the mushrooms. My friend for lobster risotto and none of us liked that. The mixed green salad was delicious and recommend over the Caesar. The peppermint chocolate dessert was great! And the "Bees Torn ACL" was delicious but not for $20. Servixs - Super busy and we had multiple servers so had to hail one for a second cocktail but all super friendly. It is overpriced for the food you get even with the fact that most was tasty.
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D-bo
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We met friends for dinner at Clarity. Were seated promptly. One waiter checked on us. A different one brought us bread and the first one then took our wine and food order. And then we waited OVER AN HOUR for our food. We asked several times on the status of our order, and were eventually told that a large party was the reason for our food being VERY delayed. The server offered us a free dessert, but by then, no one at the table was in the mood to stay longer. (To be fair, the server was apologetic, and could not serve food she didn't have.) VERY disappointing for a high end restaurant.
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Lowell
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love coming back here again and again. The food is second to none and Vic who runs the cocktail/whiskey/beverage side is just amazing.
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nahghed
VIP
Washington DC
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Clarity must be the best restaurant in all of Tysons and Vienna. This place has got it all. The cocktails are handcrafted and prepared superbly. The food is gourmet and made from scratch using the best and freshest ingredients. The place is not loud like most other restaurants! They may be more expensive than other locales but it’s the money well spent. Hands down the best.
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Michael
Washington DC
30 reviews
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Long time Clarity customer. Food was good but not as "exciting" as in the past. High prices. Pork schnitzel was a bit greasy. This has been a long-time gem. Kitchen staff needs to pay more attention to detail.
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Chuan
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service on new year eve was poor from seating to serving, not a friendly experience.
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FAQs

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

Clarity is rated 4.5 stars by 670 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Order delivery or takeout

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

FAQs

Does Clarity offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Clarity restaurant rated?

Is Clarity currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information