Foggy Bottom

Classic American cuisine in the heart of Foggy Bottom

Hours & Location

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

MON: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
TUE: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
WED: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
THR: 11:00AM - 11:30PM
FRI: 11:00AM - 12:00AM
SAT: 10:00AM - 12:00AM
SUN: 10:00AM - 10:00PM

About Circa at Foggy Bottom, DC

Circa Bistros, Chinatown 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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SMALL PLATES

TUNA POKE NACHOS* 13
sesame ginger marinade, wasabi avocado cream, tobiko, pickled ginger aioli, wonton chips, roasted nori + sesame seeds

BRUSSELS + BLUE 9.5
flash fried, applewood smoked bacon, balsamic, blue cheese

FRIED CALAMARI 13.5
shiitakes, shishito peppers, string beans, chili-garlic sauce

SHOTGUN SHRIMP 12.5
flash fried with sweet chili sauce, jicama slaw

BULGOGI LETTUCE WRAPS 12
marinated short rib, bibb lettuce, sticky rice, kimchi aioli, chopped peanuts

HUMMUS 12
kalamata tapenade, vegetables, pita

CHICKEN WINGS 12.5
spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing

FOUR CHEESE MACARONI 10.5
cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, herbed bread crumbs

PETITE FILET SLIDERS 15.5
horseradish and blue cheese aioli, crispy onions

SALADS

MARKET SALAD 8.5
mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, carrot, cucumbers, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette

PARMESAN KALE 9
baby kale, toasted sunflower seeds, carrots, tomatoes, crushed crostini, parmesan vinaigrette

“EVERYTHING” CAESAR 9
hearts of romaine, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crushed crostini, everything seasoning, caesar dressing

BLACKENED CHICKEN MANGO 16
mixed greens, red grapes, mangoes, marinated tomatoes, dried cranberries, cashews, pickled ginger vinaigrette

FUJI APPLE SHRIMP 17
mixed greens, Fuji apple, fried wontons, jicama slaw, chili apricot glazed shotgun shrimp, pickled ginger vinaigrette

VEG + QUINOA BOWL 15
baby kale, house pickled beets, avocado, marinated tomato, quinoa, balsamic onions, sunflower seeds, fried goat cheese,
grilled lemon, champagne vinaigrette

SALMON* 21
mixed greens, tomatoes, pee wee potatoes, balsamic onions, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette

HANGER STEAK* 21
Cedar River Farms, mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, housemade pickles, avocado, grilled corn, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

SESAME CRUSTED TUNA 22
cucumber, avocado, grape tomato, arugula, pickled golden beets, wasabi avocado cream, sesame seeds, cilantro lime vinaigrette

add to any salad | chicken +7, grilled shrimp +8, salmon +9

ENTRÉES

LOBSTER RAVIOLI + SAUTÉED SHRIMP 26
Maine lobster filled ravioli, garlic herb shrimp, buttered bread crumbs, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano

SEARED SCALLOPS* 26.5
creamy wild mushroom risotto, saba vinegar, basil oil

CRABCAKES 28
citrus tartar, coleslaw, grilled lemon, Old Bay fries

BLACKENED ATLANTIC SALMON* 23
tomato pesto, sautéed spinach, corn, red onions, red peppers

STEAK FRITES* 26
Cedar River Farms, chimichurri, blistered shishito peppers + tomatoes, Parmigiano-Reggiano + fresh herb seasoned french fries

FREE RANGE BRICK CHICKEN 21
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, brown butter sauce, gremolata, grilled brocolini, grilled lemon

JAMBALAYA 22
penne pasta, shrimp, chicken, Andouille sausage, scallions, diced tomatoes, chipotle cream sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano

SEARED AHI TUNA 25
Togarashi spiced, sticky rice, garlic spinach, crispy enoki mushrooms, sherry soy sauce, pickled ginger salsa

sides +3 | fries, sweet potato fries
sides +4.5 | garlic mashed potatoes, mushroom risotto, seasonal veg, crispy brussels + blue

SANDWICHES

CIRCA BURGER* 14.5
Certified Angus Beef, aged cheddar, scallion aioli, fries

TURKEY BURGER 14
MD Maple Lawn Farms turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, habanero aioli, sweet potato fries

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH 14
brioche roll, shredded lettuce, dill pickles, dill pickle aioli, sweet potato fries

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH 13
scallion aioli, arugula, provolone, roasted peppers, sour dough, fries

BISON BLUE CHEESE BURGER 15.5
VA New Frontier bison, blue cheese, shredded romaine, tomato, caramelized onions, chipotle aioli, brioche bun, fries

SMALL PLATES

FOUR CHEESE MACARONI 10.5
cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, herbed bread crumbs

PETITE FILET SLIDERS 15.5
horseradish and blue cheese aioli, crispy onions

SALADS

MARKET SALAD 8.5
mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, carrot, cucumbers, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette

add to any salad | chicken +7, grilled shrimp +8, salmon +9

ENTRÉES

sides +3 | fries, sweet potato fries
sides +4.5 | garlic mashed potatoes, mushroom risotto, seasonal veg, crispy brussels + blue

SANDWICHES

BISON BLUE CHEESE BURGER 15.5
VA New Frontier bison, blue cheese, shredded romaine, tomato, caramelized onions, chipotle aioli, brioche bun, fries

ENTRÉES

PUMPKIN RAVIOLI 22
brown butter sauce, fried sage, toasted bread crumbs, parmesan

FILET MEDALLIONS* 26
Cedar River Farms, sautéed haricots verts and mushrooms, blistered tomatoes, garlic butter, red wine jus

BRAISED SHORT RIB 27
celery root purée, mushroom and carrot ragout, crispy onions, red wine jus

PAN ROASTED HALIBUT 27
lemon beurre blanc, fall vegetable ratatouille, risotto, garlic butter, blistered tomatoes, parmesan

DESSERT

APPLE CAKE 10
buttercake, apple compote, vanilla ice cream, almond granola

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE 10
whipped cream, caramel sauce, candied walnuts

VIEW OR PRINT OUR FALL FEATURES MENU HERE

BRUNCH COCKTAILS

MIMOSAS 4
Cava, OJ

HITE PEACH BELLINI 6
Cava, white peach, peach schnapps

BLOOD ORANGE BELLINI 6
Cava, blood orange, peach schnapps

APEROL SPRITZ 7
Aperol, Cava, club soda

BLOODY MARY 9
Sobieski vodka, house-made bloody mary mix

SMALL PLATES

TUNA POKE NACHOS* 13
sesame ginger marinade, wasabi guacamole, house pickled ginger, mango purée, wonton chips, roasted nori and sesame seeds

FRIED CALAMARI 13.5
shitakes, shishito peppers, string beans, chili garlic sauce

BRUSSELS + BLUE 9.5
flash fried brussels, applewood smoked bacon, balsamic glaze, blue cheese

CHICKEN WINGS 12
spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing

BULGOGI LETTUCE WRAPS 12
marinated short rib, bibb lettuce, sticky rice, kimchi aioli, chopped peanuts

SHOTGUN SHRIMP 12.5
sweet chili sauce, jicama slaw

SHRIMP POTSTICKERS 11.5
baby kale, red onions, spicy soy, chili garlic sauce

FOUR CHEESE MACARONI 10.5
cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, herbed bread crumbs

HUMMUS 12
kalamata tapenade, vegetables, pita

PETITE FILET SLIDERS* 15.5
horseradish and blue cheese aioli, crispy onions

SALADS

PARMESAN KALE 9
baby kale, toasted sunflower seeds, carrots, marinated tomatoes, crushed crostini, parmesan vinaigrette

"EVERYTHING" CAESAR 9
hearts of romaine, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crushed crostini, everything seasoning, parmesan caesar dressing

VEG + QUINOA BOWL 15
baby kale, house pickled beets, avocado, marinated tomato, quinoa, balsamic onions, sunflower seeds, fried goat cheese,
champagne vinaigrette, grilled lemon

BLACKENED CHICKEN MANGO 16
mixed greens, mangoes, red grapes, marinated tomatoes, dried cranberries, cashews, pickled ginger vinaigrette

FUJI APPLE SHRIMP 17
mixed greens, fried wontons, jicama slaw, pickled ginger vinaigrette, chili apricot glazed shotgun shrimp

SALMON* 21
mixed greens, tomatoes, pee wee potatoes, balsamic onions, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette

HANGER STEAK* 21
Cedar River Farms, mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, house-made pickles, avocado, grilled corn, blue cheese crumbles, balsamic vinaigrette

add to any salad | chicken +7 | grilled shrimp +8 | salmon +9

ENTRÉES

AVOCADO TOAST 14.5
Italian rustico, avocados, marinated tomatoes, poached eggs, chili oil, feta, fresh cilantro

ALMOND GRANOLA FRENCH TOAST 12
corn flake crust, almond granola, fresh berries, mascarpone maple cream

SOUTHERN CHICKEN BENEDICT* 14.5
house-made buttermilk biscuits, poached eggs, sausage gravy, home fries

AMERICAN BISTRO BREAKFAST* 15
french toast, two eggs any style, bacon, home fries

HUEVOS RANCHEROS* 13
three fried eggs, corn tortilla, black beans, ranchero sauce, queso fresco, avocado corn salsa

EGG WHITE OMELET 12
peppers, cremini mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, goat cheese, fresh fruit

BLACKSTONE BENEDICT* 13
poached eggs, canadian bacon, roasted tomato, english muffin, hollandaise, mixed greens

CHESAPEAKE BENEDICT* 15
jumbo lump crab cake, poached eggs, old bay hollandaise, home fries

BULGOGI FRIED RICE* 16
marinated short rib, scrambled egg, roasted peppers and onions, pickled carrots, scallions, poached egg

side +3 | home fries, avocado
side +4 | bacon, egg, fruit salad

SANDWICHES

CIRCA BURGER* 14.5
Certified Angus Beef, aged cheddar, fries

TURKEY BURGER 14
MD Maple Lawn Farms turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, habanero aioli, sweet potato fries

BISON BLUE CHEESE BURGER* 15.5
VA New Frontier bison, St. Pete’s blue cheese, shredded romaine, tomato, caramelized onions, chipotle mayo, fries

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH 14
scallion aioli, arugula, provolone, roasted peppers, sour dough, fries

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH 14.5
shredded lettuce, dill pickles, dill pickle aioli, brioche roll, sweet potato fries

Our Late Night menu times vary based on our late night crowd and local events. Any questions? Give us a call!

SMALL PLATES

FRIED CALARMARI 13.5
shiitakes, shishito peppers, string beans, chili garlic sauce

CHICKEN WINGS 12.5
spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing

BULGOGI LETTUCE WRAPS 12
marinated short rib, bibb lettuce, sticky rice, kimchi aioli, chopped peanuts

SHOTGUN SHRIMP 12.5
flash fried, apricot chili glazed, jicama slaw

"EVERYTHING" CAESAR 9
hearts of romaine, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crushed crostini, everything seasoning, caesar dressing

FLATBREADS

CRUSHED TOMATO MARGHERITA 12
hand crushed tomato sauce, marinated fresh mozzarella, micro basil

RUSTIC ITALIAN 13
sopressata, local Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mozzarella

BARBECUE CHICKEN 13
barbecue sauce, slow roasted chicken, red onion, bacon, mozzarella

WILD MUSHROOM 13
cremini, shiitake, portabello, oyster, arugula, pesto, truffle oil, mozzarella

DESSERTS

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE 10
caramel sauce, whipped cream

APPLE CAKE 10
warm butter cake, apple compote, almond granola, vanilla ice cream

NUTELLA TRIFLE 9
Nutella hazelnut mousse, whipped cream, candied walnuts, chocolate cake

BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING 8
white chocolate, vanilla bean gelato, bourbon crème anglaise

CHAI BUTTERCAKE 8
chai anglaise, cinnamon ice cream

GREAT FALLS ICE CREAM 7.5
chocolate, vanilla bean, seasonal flavor

VIEW AND PRINT OUR LATE NIGHT MENU

LIGHT + REFRESHING

BEET YA TO IT 13
Barr Hill gin, housemade beet-lemon shrub, honey, cucumber, lemon
THE MULE 11
Sobieski vodka, Fever-Tree ginger beer, lime, ginger
FOGGY BOTTOM 11
Smirnoff Citrus vodka, lemon, rosemary, cucumber
TITO & LIZ 11
Tito’s vodka, Torres orange curaçao, St. Elizabeth Allspice dram, cranberry, lemon

SMOKY, SPICY, COMPLEX

PURPLE RAIN 13
locally distilled Belle Isle Honey Habanero, housemade blueberry-habanero shrub, lemon, pineapple

SNEAKY PEAT 13
Don Q Oak Barrel rum, Laphroaig 10yr scotch, Cynar, St. Elizabeth Allspice dram

FLOWERS IN SCOTLAND 13
Auchentoshan ‘American oak’ scotch, housemade chamomile syrup, Angostura bitters

CLASSICS WITH A TWIST

HEADS OR TAILS 12
Camarena Reposado tequila, Maximo mezcal, agave, aquafaba, lime
BLACKBERRY MARGARITA 13
Camarena Silver tequila, Torres orange curaçao, blackberry, lime
BLACK MANHATTAN 14
Smooth Ambler Contradiction bourbon, Averna Amaro, Angostura bitters, orange flame
MAPLE OLD FASHIONED 14
Redemption rye, maple syrup, Fee Brothers bitters | aged in white oak barrels in house for 3 weeks
MR. MANHATTAN 12
Bulleit rye, Antica Formula Carpano vermouth, Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel-Aged bitters

NO BOOZE IF YOU CHOOSE

ROSEBERRY SMASH 8
rosemary, blueberries, agave, lemon, blueberry-habanero shrub, Fee Brothers aromatic bitters, sparkling water // if you choose, add vodka

TREAT YO’SELF 8
turmeric, carrot, orange, pineapple, mango, lime, ginger beer // if you choose, add gin

DRAFT BEERS

ROTATING TAP MKT

STELLA ARTOIS 6.75

MILLER LITE 5.5

RIGHT PROPER RAISED BY WOLVES 6.75

ALLAGASH WHITE ALE 7.25

LAGUNITAS PILS 7

BLUE POINT TOASTED LAGER 6.75

FIRESTONE UNION JACK IPA 7.25

FLYING DOG SEASONAL 7

GUINNESS (20 OZ GLASS) 8

BOTTLED BEERS

BUD LIGHT 5.5

COORS LIGHT 5

PERONI 5.5

BOLD ROCK CIDER 6

LEINENKUGEL GRAPEFRUIT SHANDY 6

AVERY WHITE RASCAL 6

BUDWEISER 5

LEFT HAND MILK STOUT (NITRO) 8

3 STARS PEPPERCORN SAISON 7.25
CORONA 5.5

VICTORY GOLDEN MONKEY 7.25

DOGFISH HEAD 60 MIN. IPA 6.5

BEAR REPUBLIC RACER 5 7

FOUNDER’S PORTER 6.5

YUENGLING 5.5

TERRAPIN LUAU KRUNKLES 7

WHITE WINES

BUBBLES

CAVA BRUT 10 | 39
POEMA, SPAIN

BRUT ROSÉ 12 | 47
ROEDERER ESTATE CALIFORNIA

PROSECCO 11 | 43
RUFFINO, ITALY

RED WINES

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DESSERTS

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE 10
caramel sauce, whipped cream, candied walnuts

APPLE CAKE 10
warm butter cake, apple compote, almond granola, vanilla ice cream

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 6
three freshly baked cookies

BRIOCHE BREAD PUDDING 8
white chocolate, vanilla ice cream, bourbon crème anglaise

NUTELLA TRIFLE 9
Nutella hazelnut mousse, whipped cream, candied walnuts, chocolate cake

GREAT FALLS ICE CREAM 6
choice of three scoops: chocolate, vanilla or seasonal flavor

VIEW AND PRINT OUR DESSERTS AND NIGHTCAPS MENU

Foggy Bottom

Hours & Location

About Circa at Foggy Bottom, DC

SMALL PLATES

SALADS

ENTRÉES

FLATBREADS

SANDWICHES

SMALL PLATES

SALADS

ENTRÉES

FLATBREADS

SANDWICHES

SMALL PLATES

SMALL PLATES

ENTRÉES

DESSERT

BRUNCH COCKTAILS

SMALL PLATES

SALADS

ENTRÉES

SANDWICHES

FLATBREADS

SMALL PLATES

FLATBREADS

DESSERTS

LIGHT + REFRESHING

SMOKY, SPICY, COMPLEX

CLASSICS WITH A TWIST

NO BOOZE IF YOU CHOOSE

DRAFT BEERS

BOTTLED BEERS

WHITE WINES

BUBBLES

RED WINES

View and print our By the Bottle List.

View and print our Drinks Menu.

DESSERTS

MONDAY TO FRIDAY | 4PM TO 7PM | BAR AREAS