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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Soup of the Day

$7

Monday + Tuesday - Crab + Corn Chowder

Wednesday + Thursday + Friday - Chicken Tortilla

Saturday + Sunday - Shrimp Bisque
Fried Calamari

fried artichoke hearts + kalamata olives, garlic butter sauce, marinara, lemon wedge, chopped parsley

$15
Hummus

spicy feta, kalamata olive tapenade, cucumbers, baby carrots, warm pita, toasted cumin oil

$12
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
Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

marinated beef, artisan romaine, sticky rice, kimchi aioli, chopped peanuts, micro cilantro

$15
Shotgun Shrimp

flash fried, sweet chili sauce, jicama slaw, 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
Fall Bruschetta

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

$16

Grilled Mahi Mahi

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

$26
Chicken Paillard

angel hair pasta, roasted mushrooms, roasted red peppers, baby arugula, lemon caper butter sauce

$23
Jambalaya

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

$24
Blackened Atlantic Salmon

mashed cauliflower, baby kale, whole grain mustard sauce

$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

$35
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

$4
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
Veggie Burger

housemade patty, hummus, tomato, red onion, cucumber, pickled beets, sliced avocado, brioche bun, sweet potato fries

$15

Crushed Tomato Margherita

hand crushed tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella

$13
Rustic Italian

sopressata, local Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mozzarella

$14.50
Barbecue Chicken

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

$14.50
Wild Mushroom

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

$16
Four Cheese Spinach

mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, goat cheese, garlic spinach

$14

Grenache

Shatter, France ‘19

$59
Côtes Du Rhône

Les Abeilles, France ‘18

$12

$49
Merlot

Benziger, California ‘19

$12

$47
Merlot

Northstar, Washington ‘08

$80
Merlot

Emmolo, California ‘19

$65
Merlot

Thorn, California ‘12

$98
Merlot

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, California ‘19

$120
Red Blend

Shafer TD-9, California ‘18

$98
Red Blend

Orin Swift ‘Machete’, California ‘18

$89
Shiraz

Mad Fish, Australia '20

$13

$51

Barbera D’Alba

Pio Cesare, Italy, ‘19

$58
Brunello Di Montalcino

Banfi, Italy ‘17

$179
Chianti Classico

Querciabella, Italy ‘17

$70
Cote Rotie

Bernard Burgaud, France ‘13

$137
Priorat

Black Slate 'Gratallops', Spain '20

$54
Zinfandel

Predator, California ‘20

$47
Zinfandel

The Specialyst, California ‘18

$12

$47
Zinfandel

Saldo, California ‘18

$78

Malbec

Tilia, Argentina ‘19

$11

$43
Malbec

Aguaribay, Argentina ‘19

$34
Malbec

Las Perdices, Argentina ‘18

$39
Malbec

Luca, Argentina ‘19

$84
Malbec Reserve

Trivento ‘Golden’, Argentina ‘18

$51
Tempranillo

Abadia de Acon, Spain ‘19

$12

$49
Tempranillo

Vina Bujanda Crianza Rioja, Spain ‘18

$44

Pinot Noir

Meiomi, California ‘20

$14

$55
Pinot Noir

Golden West, Washington ‘19

$15

$59
Pinot Noir

Elouan, Oregon ‘19

$55
Pinot Noir

Routestock, Oregon ‘18

$50
Pinot Noir

Cristom Sommers ‘Louise Vineyard’, Oregon ‘19

$163
Pinot Noir

La Crema, California ‘19

$59
Pinot Noir

Goldeneye, California ‘19

$134
Pinot Noir

Orin Swift ‘Slander’, California ‘19

$89

Cabernet

Austin, California ‘20

$15

$59
Cabernet

Substance, Washington ‘17

$47
Cabernet

J Lohr Estates, California ‘17

$14

$51
Cabernet

Robert Mondavi, California ‘19

$62
Cabernet

Hall, California ‘19

$99
Cabernet

Silver Oak Alexander Valley, California ‘17

$189
Cabernet

Caymus, California ‘20

$189
Cabernet

Stag’s Leap ‘Artemis’, California ‘19

$105
Cabernet

Silverado ‘SOLO’, California ‘15

$130
Cabernet

Truth Be Told, Washington ‘19

$46
Chateauneuf Du Pape

St. Cosme, France '19

$141
Meritage

Insignia by Joseph Phelps, California ‘13

$295
Red Blend

Complicated, California '18

$51
Red Blend

Spring Valley Uriah, Washington ‘16

$85
Shiraz

Torbreck 'The Woodcutter', Australia '19

$59
Shiraz

Penfolds RWT, Austrialia ‘07

$195
Shiraz

Mollydooker ‘Boxer’, Austrialia ‘19

$49

Soup of the Day

$7

Monday + Tuesday - Crab + Corn Chowder

Wednesday + Thursday + Friday - Chicken Tortilla

Saturday + Sunday - Shrimp Bisque
Fried Calamari

fried artichoke hearts + kalamata olives, garlic butter sauce, marinara, lemon wedge, chopped parsley

$15
Hummus

spicy feta, kalamata olive tapenade, cucumbers, baby carrots, warm pita, toasted cumin oil

$12
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
Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

marinated beef, artisan romaine, sticky rice, kimchi aioli, chopped peanuts, micro cilantro

$15
Shotgun Shrimp

flash fried, sweet chili sauce, jicama slaw, 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
Fall 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
Breakfast Sandwich

toasted brioche, applewood bacon, 2 eggs any style, white cheddar, home fries

$13
Bulgogi Fried Rice

marinated short rib, scrambled egg, roasted peppers + onions, pickled carrots, scallions, poached egg

$16
Egg White Omelet

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

$14.50
Huevos Rancheros

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

$15

Home Fries

$3
Bacon

$6
Eggs

$4
Fruit Salad

$5
Avocado

$3

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
Chicken Panini

oven roasted and thinly sliced chicken, fontina, arugula, roasted peppers, basil aioli, fries

$15
Fried Chicken Sandwich

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

$15
Veggie Burger

housemade patty, hummus, tomato, red onion, cucumber, pickled beets, sliced avocado, brioche bun, sweet potato fries

$15

Crushed Tomato Margherita

hand crushed tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella

$13
Rustic Italian

sopressata, local Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mozzarella

$14.50
Barbecue Chicken

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

$14.50
Wild Mushroom

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

$16
Four Cheese Spinach

mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, goat cheese, garlic spinach

$14

BOTTLED HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS
AVAILABLE FOR TAKEOUT ONLY

Bring the glass bottle back for a refill and receive 10% off your next bottled cocktail!

Maple Old Fashioned | 35
Knob Creek Rye, maple syrup, Fee Brothers bitters | aged in white oak barrels in house for 3 weeks

The Mule | 30
Three Olives vodka, Q Mixers ginger beer, lime, ginger

Blackberry Margarita | 30
Camarena Silver tequila, Torres orange curaçao, blackberry, lime

Purple Rain | 30
locally distilled Belle Isle Honey Habanero, lemon, pineapple, housemade blueberry-habanero shrub

Black Manhattan | 35
Smooth Ambler Contradiction Bourbon, Averna amaro, Angostura bitters, orange flame

EACH BOTTLE CONTAINS 4 COCKTAILS

Pumpkin Cheesecake

vanilla wafer crust, caramel sauce, whipped cream, candied walnuts

$9
Flourless Chocolate Cake

chocolate tuile, macerated raspberries, raspberry coulis

$10
Brioche Bread Pudding

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

$9
Great Falls Ice Cream

chocolate, vanilla bean, seasonal flavor

$7

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

$9

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

$13
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

$14
Black Manhattan

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

$15
Maple Old Fashioned

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

$15