CIRCA at Navy Yard

4.7

1213 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 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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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
Website
http://www.circabistros.com/location/navy-yard/
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.

Location
99 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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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Popular dishes

Soup of the Day$8.00
chef’s daily selection
Pretzel Loaf$8.00
warm pretzel loaf with whole grain mustard butter
Fried Calamari$17.00
cherry peppers, artichokes, olives, marinara, grilled lemon
Shotgun Shrimp$15.00
flash fried, sweet chili sauce, red bell pepper, broccolini, jicama slaw, pickled jalapeños, micro cilantro
Tuna Poke Nachos*$18.50
sesame ginger marinade, wasabi avocado cream, tobiko, pickled ginger aioli, wonton chips, roasted nori + sesame seeds
Chicken Wings$18.00
spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing
Wagyu Meatball Sliders$18.00
Garlic brioche, basil aioli, marinara, mozzarella. Contains pork
Hummus$15.00
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
Brussels + Blue$13.50
flash fried, applewood smoked bacon, balsamic, blue cheese
Four Cheese Macaroni$13.00
cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, herbed bread crumbs

Salads

Caesar*$12.00
chopped romaine, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, brioche crumble, caesar dressing
Parmesan Kale$12.00
baby kale, arugula, toasted sunflower seeds, carrots, marinated tomatoes, crushed crostini, parmesan vinaigrette
Veg + Quinoa Bowl$17.00
baby kale, house pickled beets, avocado, marinated tomatoes, hummus, balsamic onions, sunflower seeds, fried goat cheese, grilled lemon, champagne vinaigrette
Blackened Chicken Mango$20.00
mixed greens, red grapes, mangoes, marinated tomatoes, cashews, dried cranberries, pickled ginger vinaigrette
Thai Shrimp$19.00
shotgun shrimp, mixed greens, napa cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red onion, marinated tomatoes, crispy wontons, micro cilantro, peanuts, Thai peanut vinaigrette
Salmon Salad*$28.00
mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, pee wee potatoes, balsamic onions, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette
Steak Salad*$29.00
7oz grilled sirloin, mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, grilled corn, balsamic grilled onions, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Sesame Crusted Tuna*$29.00
mixed greens, romaine, edamame, red onion, shredded carrots, cucumbers, avocado, marinated tomatoes, jicama, herbs, crispy wontons, creamy ginger dressing

Entrées

Sesame Seared Tuna*$34.00
nori aioli, pickled ginger salsa, charred Japanese noodles, vegetable stir fry
Blackened Atlantic Salmon*$29.00
wilted baby kale, mashed cauliflower, whole grain mustard sauce
Jambalaya$26.00
penne pasta, shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, scallions, diced tomatoes, chipotle cream sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Scallops$36.00
garlic + herb vegetable risotto, pickled onions, charred lemon emulsion
Chicken Paillard$25.00
angel hair pasta, roasted mushrooms, baby arugula, roasted red peppers, brown butter
Braised Short Rib$38.00
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed baby spinach, red wine jus, crispy onions
Steak Frites*$35.00
7oz grilled sirloin, chimichurri, blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano + fresh herb french fries

Sandwiches

Circa Burger*$18.00
Creekstone Farms beef, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, scallion aioli, brioche bun, fries
Turkey Burger$17.00
provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, habanero aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$19.00
provolone, arugula, roasted peppers, basil aioli, ciabatta, fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich$18.00
lettuce, dill pickles, dill pickle aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries
Eggplant Parmesan$17.00
breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parsley, pesto, ciabatta bun, side salad

Flatbreads

Crushed Tomato Margherita$15.00
hand crushed tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella
Rustic Italian$18.00
sopressata, local Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mozzarella
Barbecue Chicken$18.00
barbecue sauce, slow roasted chicken, red onion, bacon, mozzarella
Wild Mushroom$18.50
cremini, shiitake, portobello, + oyster mushrooms, arugula, pesto, truffle oil, mozzarella
Four Cheese Spinach$16.00
mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, goat cheese, garlic spinach

Sides

Fries$6.00
Sweet Potato Fries$7.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$5.00
Seasonal Veg$7.00

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
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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

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Bonnie
Central Texas
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.circabistros.com/location/navy-yard/
Phone number
(202) 863-9900
Private party facilities
Visit our website, eatmhg.com, for private event inquiries.

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CIRCA at Navy Yard

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Tuna Poke Nachos

Brioche Bread Pudding

Steak Salad

Small Plates

Soup of the Day$8.00

Pretzel Loaf$8.00

Fried Calamari$17.00

Shotgun Shrimp$15.00

Tuna Poke Nachos*$18.50

Chicken Wings$18.00

Wagyu Meatball Sliders$18.00

Hummus$15.00

Brussels + Blue$13.50

Four Cheese Macaroni$13.00

Salads

Caesar*$12.00

Parmesan Kale$12.00

Veg + Quinoa Bowl$17.00

Blackened Chicken Mango$20.00

Thai Shrimp$19.00

Salmon Salad*$28.00

Steak Salad*$29.00

Sesame Crusted Tuna*$29.00

Entrées

Sesame Seared Tuna*$34.00

Blackened Atlantic Salmon*$29.00

Jambalaya$26.00

Scallops$36.00

Chicken Paillard$25.00

Braised Short Rib$38.00

Steak Frites*$35.00

Sandwiches

Circa Burger*$18.00

Turkey Burger$17.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$19.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Eggplant Parmesan$17.00

Flatbreads

Crushed Tomato Margherita$15.00

Rustic Italian$18.00

Barbecue Chicken$18.00

Wild Mushroom$18.50

Four Cheese Spinach$16.00

Sides

Fries$6.00

Sweet Potato Fries$7.00

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$5.00

Seasonal Veg$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does CIRCA at Navy Yard offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is CIRCA at Navy Yard restaurant rated?

Does CIRCA at Navy Yard offer gift cards?

Is CIRCA at Navy Yard currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card