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

$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
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

$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

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
Breakfast Sandwich

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

$15
Egg White Omelet

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

$15
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
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

Pumpkin Cheesecake

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

$9
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

$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

$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