CIRCA at Clarendon

Name: CIRCA at Clarendon
Address: 3010 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA, United States, 22201
Telephone: (703) 522-3010
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1461 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 24 times today

Neighbourhood 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 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:30–23:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,461 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
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CIRCA at Clarendon offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and fantastic service." The restaurant is praised for its "remarkably delicious" dishes, including favorites like steak salad and tuna steak. Guests appreciate its relaxed yet stylish ambiance and accommodating staff. It's a perfect spot for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

1,461 Reviews

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Fada
VIP
Washington DC
147 reviews
5.0
147 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We truly appreciate the fabulous food (I had the salmon salad and my sister had a salad with shrimp). The ambiance is always welcoming (although it is generally cold since the vents blast air), and the service is remarkable. We enjoy CIRCA so much.
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Wade
VIP
Washington DC
30 reviews
2.0
30 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I have historically liked Circa very much. Yesterday was my third visit this year. I rate restaurants using four metrics: 1) food; 2) service; 3) ambience; and 4) value. With respect to yesterday's visit, I would have to rate ambience poor given the noise level. Yes, it's the holidays, but with tile floors and a crowded room, it makes having a business meal and good conversation difficult at best. Service was good; our waitress was very nice and as attentive as she could be given two large tables on either side of us, which she was also assigned to. I ordered a cheeseburger, medium; it was very well done; I should have ordered medium rare. The prices haven't changed this year, at least for a cheeseburger and sweet potato fries, so I rate value as somewhat good. I found parking in Clarendon more difficult than usual. The difficulty caused me to arrive late, though I left home early. Summing and integrating the above four metrics plus parking challenges, I probably will not return to Circa any time in the near future.
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Kelley
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
When booking the reservation, everything was very smooth. The receptionist were all nice. I had to adjust our reservation due to traffic and it was no problem. The dining experience was excellent. The servers were nice and responsive. The food was delicious.
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Brendan
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great brunch. This was our second visit, and it was as good as the first. Also had the same waitress and she was very attentive. One of my favorite restaurants in Clarendon.
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westy
VIP
Denver
51 reviews
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
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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Anne
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 16 November 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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Anne
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 11 November 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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Diana
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 10 November 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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Larry
VIP
Baltimore
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 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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Kim
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 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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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 1461 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.

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3010 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201

Additional information

Cross Street
N. Garfield Street
Area
Arlington
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:30–23:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
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, Takeaway, 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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CIRCA at Clarendon

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Popular dishes

Steak Salad

Salmon Salad

Barbecue Chicken

Menu

Small Plates

Fall BruschettaUS$18.00

Salads

Spinach + Goat Cheese SaladUS$12.00

Flatbreads

Fig + Prosciutto US$17.00

Entrées

Pumpkin RavioliUS$25.00

Almond Crusted Rainbow TroutUS$29.00

Desserts

Pumpkin CheesecakeUS$10.00

Apple PieUS$11.00

What 1,461 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does CIRCA at Clarendon offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is CIRCA at Clarendon restaurant rated?

Does CIRCA at Clarendon offer gift cards?

Is CIRCA at Clarendon currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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