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CIRCA at Navy Yard, Washington, DC

CIRCA at Navy Yard

4.7
4.7
1213 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for happy hour
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!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 863-9900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Cristobal Guevara
  • Private party facilities
    Visit our website, eatmhg.com, for private event inquiries.
  • Neighborhood
    Navy Yard
  • Cross street
    First Street SE
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,213 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CIRCA at Navy Yard offers a "great dining experience" with consistently "excellent food" and "impeccable service." The vibrant atmosphere is ideal for pre-game meals or family gatherings. With standout dishes like almond-crusted trout and ahi tuna nachos, and attentive staff who add personal touches, it's a must-visit in Washington, D.C.

1,213 Reviews
  1. Bonnie

    Central Texas

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and meal selection! Great service also, especially for a Friday night. Recommend and would dine here again!

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  2. Roscoe

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service at your location on M St at the Navy Yard was excellent. Your staff was very attentive. I and my guests were very pleased with our experience at lunch today.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious! The ambience was really pleasant too. The drinks were tasty and creative. We really enjoyed our time there. Our waiter ensured that we were very comfortable

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  4. Juanfer

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Love the atmosphere and service was incredible!

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  5. Amir

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time eating at the Navy Yard location. I had eaten at the Foggy Bottom location, so I wanted to try out this one. It was great. A really nice meal, and very good service. Highly recommended.

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  6. Lisabeth

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great. Ambience was okay. Restaurant was a bit noisy.

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  7. Brandon

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, as always, Circa was truly outstanding in every way. It is always a go to place for me. I've never once gone and not been very pleased with the food, the drinks, and the service. I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 this time because they turned up the music towards the end of my meal. We had an 8pm reservation. During a really important business and personal conversation the music was turned up and it made it difficult to hear. It seemed intentional and unprofessional. I presume it was because we were nearing closing time but still, no need for that type of behavior. For context, they closed or were closing at 10p. My car arrived at 10:13p. I'm sure the music went up around 9/930p. It was def not the way I wanted my otherwise fabulous dinner to end.

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  8. Tee

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was both exceptional. Felix did a great job making sure that everyone enjoyed their time. Guests loved the Poppin Bottles special.

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  9. Don

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pedro our waiter was a blessing for recommending the special Grilled pork chops n white Zifindale wine was a great pairing. Circa is our Go To restaurant when in doubt. Great as usual!

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  10. Nancy

    Washington DC

    78 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Convenient and comfortable for lunch. Could hear each other talk.

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FAQs

CIRCA at Navy Yard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 863-9900.

CIRCA at Navy Yard is rated 4.7 stars by 1213 OpenTable diners.

CIRCA at Navy Yard 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CIRCA at Navy Yard

99 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    First Street SE
  • Neighborhood
    Navy Yard
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cristobal Guevara
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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