CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

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Hours & Location

2221 I St NW,
Washington, DC 20037
202-506-5589

MON: 11 AM - 10:00 PM
TUE: 11 AM - 10:00 PM
WED: 11 AM - 10:00 PM
THR: 11 AM - 10:00 PM
FRI: 11 AM - 11:00 PM
SAT: 11 AM - 11:00 PM
SUN: 11 AM - 9:30 PM

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About Circa at Foggy Bottom, DC

Circa Bistros, Foggy Bottom Restaurant - Brussel Sprouts

American restaurant featuring seasonal menus, extensive beverage list, and a patio nestled in bustling Foggy Bottom. Whether dining before a show at the Kennedy Center or visiting GWU, join us and dine well!

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Pretzel Loaf

warm pretzel loaf with whole grain mustard butter

$6
Fried Calamari

cherry peppers, artichokes, olives, marinara, grilled lemon

$15
Hummus

choice of spiced Wagyu beef with pickled chilies and pine nuts OR za’tar spiced cauliflower with garlic toum and pine nuts served with housemade garlic naan

$14
Tuna Poke Nachos

sesame ginger marinade, wasabi avocado cream, tobiko, pickled ginger aioli, wonton chips, roasted nori + sesame seeds

$16
Brussels + Blue

flash fried, applewood smoked bacon, balsamic, blue cheese

$11.50
Wagyu Meatball Sliders

garlic brioche, basil aioli, marinara, mozzarella*contains pork

$15
Shotgun Shrimp

flash fried, sweet chili sauce, red bell pepper, broccolini, jicama slaw, pickled jalapenos, micro cilantro

$13
Four Cheese Macaroni

cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, herbed bread crumbs

$11
Chicken Wings

spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing

$15
Bruschetta

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

$16

Scallops

herb risotto, mushrooms, English peas, pickled onions, charred lemon emulsion

$31
Chicken Paillard

wilted spinach, macerated sultanas, prosciutto, pine nuts, caper parsley relish, shaved parmesan, rosemary jus

$23
Jambalaya

penne pasta, shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, scallions, diced tomatoes, chipotle cream sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano

$24
Atlantic Salmon

tomato fennel puree, quinoa salad, garlic spinach, basil oil

$25
Steak Frites

7oz CIRCA cut strip, chimichurri, blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano + fresh herb French fries

$29
Sesame Seared Tuna

nori aioli, pickled ginger salsa, charred Japanese noodles, vegetable stir fry

$28
Braised Short Rib

roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed baby spinach, red wine jus, crispy onions

$34
Almond Crusted Rainbow Trout

pan-seared, potato gratin, broccolini, grilled lemon, lemon caper butter sauce

$26
Pumpkin Ravioli

brown butter sauce, parmesan breadcrumbs, crispy sage

$22

Fries

$4
Sweet Potato Fries

$5
Garlic Mashed Potatoes

$4
Seasonal Veg

$6
Crispy Brussels + Blue

$5

Caesar

chopped romaine, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, brioche crumble, caesar dressing

$9
Parmesan Kale

baby kale, toasted sunflower seeds, carrots, marinated tomatoes, crushed crostini, parmesan vinaigrette

$9
Spinach

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

$10
Blackened Chicken Mango

mixed greens, red grapes, mangoes, marinated tomatoes, cashews, dried cranberries, pickled ginger vinaigrette

$17
Thai Shrimp

shotgun shrimp, mixed greens, napa cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red onion, marinated tomatoes, crispy wontons, micro cilantro, peanuts, Thai peanut vinaigrette

$18
Veg + Quinoa Bowl

baby kale, house pickled beets, avocado, marinated tomatoes, hummus, balsamic onions, sunflower seeds, fried goat cheese, grilled lemon, champagne vinaigrette

$15
Salmon Salad

mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, pee wee potatoes, balsamic onions, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette

$25
Steak Salad

7oz CIRCA cut strip, mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, grilled corn, balsamic grilled onions, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

$26
Sesame Crusted Tuna

mixed greens, romaine, edamame, red onion, shredded carrots, cucumbers, avocado, grape tomatoes, jicama, herbs, crispy wontons, wasabi aioli, creamy ginger dressing

$26
SALAD ADD-ONS

Chicken $9

Grilled Shrimp $9

Salmon $10

Circa Burger

Certified Angus Beef, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, scallion aioli, brioche bun, fries

$15.50
Turkey Burger

provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, habanero aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries

$15
Grilled Chicken Sandwich

provolone, arugula, roasted peppers, basil aioli, ciabatta, fries

$16
Fried Chicken Sandwich

shredded lettuce, dill pickles, dill pickle aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries

$15
Eggplant Parmesan

breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parsley, pesto, ciabatta bun

$14

Crushed Tomato Margherita

hand crushed tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella

$13
Rustic Italian

sopressata, local Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mozzarella

$15
Barbecue Chicken

barbecue sauce, slow roasted chicken, red onion, bacon, mozzarella

$15
Wild Mushroom

cremini, shiitake, portabello, oyster, arugula, pesto, truffle oil, mozzarella

$16
Four Cheese Spinach

mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, goat cheese, garlic spinach

$14

Sauvignon Blanc, Dashwood, New Zealand

Pairs well with our Shotgun Shrimp, Almond Crusted Rainbow Trout, and Atlantic Salmon
Chenin Blanc, Remhoogte, South Africa

pairs well with our Shotgun Shrimp, Parmesan Kale Salad, Thai Shrimp Salad, and Chicken Paillard
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California

pairs well with our Brussels + Blue, Parmesan Kale Salad, Atlantic Salmon, and Chicken Paillard
Cotes Du Rhone, Les Abeilles, France

pairs well with our Brussels + Blue, Almond Crusted Rainbow Trout, and Chicken Paillard

Brussels + Blue

flash fried, applewood smoked bacon, balsamic, blue cheese
Shotgun Shrimp

flash fried, sweet chili sauce, red bell pepper, broccolini, jicama slaw, pickled jalapeños, micro cilantro
Parmesan Kale

baby kale, toasted sunflower seeds, carrots, marinated tomatoes, crushed crostini, parmesan vinaigrette

Almond Crusted Rainbow Trout

butternut squash puree, brown butter sauce, broccolini, grilled lemon
Thai Shrimp Salad

shotgun shrimp, mixed greens, napa cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red onion, marinated tomatoes, crispy wontons, micro cilantro, peanuts, Thai peanut vinaigrette
Atlantic Salmon

tomato fennel puree, quinoa salad, garlic spinach, basil oil
Chicken Paillard

wilted spinach, macerated sultanas, prosciutto, pine nuts, caper parsley relish, shaved parmesan, rosemary jus

Pretzel Loaf

warm pretzel loaf with whole grain mustard butter

$6
Fried Calamari

cherry peppers, artichokes, olives, marinara, grilled lemon

$15
Hummus

choice of spiced Wagyu beef with pickled chilies and pine nuts OR za’tar spiced cauliflower with garlic toum and pine nuts served with housemade garlic naan

$14
Tuna Poke Nachos

sesame ginger marinade, wasabi avocado cream, tobiko, pickled ginger aioli, wonton chips, roasted nori + sesame seeds

$16
Brussels + Blue

flash fried, applewood smoked bacon, balsamic, blue cheese

$11.50
Wagyu Meatball Sliders

garlic brioche, basil aioli, marinara, mozzarella*contains pork

$15
Shotgun Shrimp

flash fried, sweet chili sauce, red bell pepper, broccolini, jicama slaw, pickled jalapeños, micro cilantro

$13
Four Cheese Macaroni

cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, herbed bread crumbs

$11
Chicken Wings

spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing

$15
Bruschetta

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

$16

Avocado Toast

avocados, marinated tomatoes, poached eggs, sautéed onions, chili oil, feta, micro cilantro, Italian rustico

$16
Almond Granola French Toast

corn flake crust, almond granola, fresh berries, mascarpone maple cream

$13.50
American Bistro Breakfast

french toast, two eggs any style, bacon, home fries

$16
Southern Chicken Benedict

flash fried chicken, housemade biscuits, poached eggs, sausage gravy, home fries

$16.50
Short Rib Hash

crispy potatoes, peppers, onions, toasted brioche, poached eggs, red wine jus, hollandaise

$27
Egg White Omelet

peppers, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, goat cheese, fresh fruit

$15
Brunch Burger

Certified Angus Beef, applewood bacon, white cheddar, tarragon aioli, caramelized onions, sunny side up egg, English muffin, home fries

$17
Huevos Rancheros

sunny side up eggs, corn tortilla, black beans, ranchero sauce, queso fresco, avocado corn salsa, pickled jalapeños

$15
Smoked Salmon Benedict

poached eggs, spinach, oven roasted tomato, toasted brioche, fried capers, hollandaise, home fries

$24
Grilled Atlantic Salmon

garlic spinach, scrambled eggs, hollandaise

$24
Steak and Eggs

7oz CAB NY Strip, two eggs any style, asparagus, hollandaise, home fries

$30

Home Fries

$3
Bacon

$6
Eggs

$4
Fruit Salad

$5
Avocado

$3
Asparagus with hollandaise & herbed breadcrumbs

$6

Caesar

chopped romaine, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, brioche crumble, caesar dressing

$9
Parmesan Kale

baby kale, toasted sunflower seeds, carrots, marinated tomatoes, crushed crostini, parmesan vinaigrette

$9
Spinach

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

$10
Blackened Chicken Mango

mixed greens, red grapes, mangoes, marinated tomatoes, cashews, dried cranberries, pickled ginger vinaigrette

$17
Thai Shrimp

shotgun shrimp, mixed greens, napa cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red onion, marinated tomatoes, crispy wontons, micro cilantro, peanuts, Thai peanut vinaigrette

$18
Veg + Quinoa Bowl

baby kale, house pickled beets, avocado, marinated tomatoes, hummus, balsamic onions, sunflower seeds, fried goat cheese, grilled lemon, champagne vinaigrette

$15
Salmon Salad

mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, pee wee potatoes, balsamic onions, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette

$25
Steak Salad

7oz CIRCA cut strip, mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, grilled corn, balsamic grilled onions, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

$26
Sesame Crusted Tuna

mixed greens, romaine, edamame, red onion, shredded carrots, cucumbers, avocado, grape tomatoes, jicama, herbs, crispy wontons, wasabi aioli, creamy ginger dressing

$26
Salad Add-Ons

Chicken $9

Grilled Shrimp $9

Salmon $10

Circa Burger

Certified Angus Beef, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, scallion aioli, brioche bun, fries

$15.50
Turkey Burger

provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, habanero aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries

$15
Grilled Chicken Sandwich

provolone, arugula, roasted peppers, basil aioli, ciabatta, fries

$16
Fried Chicken Sandwich

shredded lettuce, dill pickles, dill pickle aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries

$15
Eggplant Parmesan

breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parsley, pesto, ciabatta bun

$14

Crushed Tomato Margherita

hand crushed tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella

$13
Rustic Italian

sopressata, local Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mozzarella

$15
Barbecue Chicken

barbecue sauce, slow roasted chicken, red onion, bacon, mozzarella

$15
Wild Mushroom

cremini, shiitake, portabello, oyster, arugula, pesto, truffle oil, mozzarella

$16
Four Cheese Spinach

mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, goat cheese, garlic spinach

$14

Cherry Blossom Cheesecake

white chocolate, cherry compote

$10
Chocolate Lava Cake

warm Valrhona chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, fresh raspberries

$9
Brioche Bread Pudding

white chocolate, vanilla bean ice cream, bourbon crème anglaise, caramel

$9
Great Falls Ice Cream

chocolate, vanilla bean, seasonal flavor

$7
Chocolate Chip Cookies

three freshly baked cookies

$6

Mimosa

cava, orange

$5
White Peach Bellini

cava, peach schnapps, white peach

$6
Blood Orange Bellini

cava, peach schnapps, blood orange

$6
Bloody Mary

Three Olives vodka, housemade bloody mary mix

$12

The Mule

Three Olives vodka, Q Mixers ginger beer, lime, ginger

$13
Foggy Bottom

Absolut Citron vodka, lemon, rosemary, cucumber

$13
Paloma

Cuervo Especial silver tequila, Vida mezcal, grapefruit, agave, lime, Q Mixers grapefruit soda

$14
Purple Rain

Hanson of Sonoma Habanero vodka, blueberry-habanero shrub, pineapple, lemon

$14
The Vodka Mojito

strawberry infused Absolut vodka, strawberries, mint, lime

$13
Blackberry Margarita

Corazon Blanco tequila, Torres orange curaçao, blackberry, lime

$15
Black Manhattan

Smooth Ambler Contradiction bourbon, Averna Amaro, Angostura bitters, flamed orange

$16
Maple Old Fashioned

Knob Creek Rye, maple syrup, Fee Brothers bitters aged in white oak barrels in house for 3 weeks

$16

Grapefruit Rose Fizz

grapefruit, lime, lemon, simple syrup, rosemary, lemon-lime soda if you choose, add gin

$7.50
Pineapple-Jalapeño Faux-Rita

pineapple, jalapeño, lime, agave, lemon-lime soda if you choose, add tequila

$8