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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

CIRCA at Foggy Bottom

American Restaurant$$$$
George Washington University, Washington
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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom
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Beverages 10Dinner Menu 6Brunch Menu 16Dessert Menu 8
Craft Cocktails
Foggy Bottom
13.00
Absolut Citron vodka, lemon, rosemary, cucumber
Paloma
14.00
Cuervo Especial silver tequila, Vida mezcal, grapefruit, agave, lime, Q Mixers grapefruit soda
The Mule
13.00
Three Olives vodka, Q Mixers ginger beer, lime, ginger
Purple Rain
14.00
Hanson of Sonoma Habanero vodka, blueberry-habanero shrub, pineapple, lemon
The Vodka Mojito
13.00
Strawberry infused Absolut vodka, strawberries, mint, lime
Black Manhattan
16.00
Smooth Ambler Contradiction bourbon, Zucca amaro, Angostura bitters, flamed orange
Blackberry Margarita
15.00
Corazon Blanco tequila, orange curaçao, blackberry, lime
Maple Old Fashioned
16.00
Knob Creek Rye, maple syrup, Fee Brothers bitters. Aged in white oak barrels in house for 3 weeks
Low Proof Cocktails
Boro Spritz
12.00
Aperol, Poema cava, vanilla bean, fresh grapefruit, Angostura orange bitters
Cucumber French Seventy-Five
12.00
Beefeaters gin, Poema cava, cucumber, elderflower, lemon
Zero Proof Cocktails
Grapefruit Rose Fizz
7.00
Grapefruit, lime, lemon, simple syrup, rosemary, lemon-lime soda. If you choose, add gin
Pineapple-Jalapeño Faux-Rita
8.00
Pineapple, jalapeño, lime, agave, lemon-lime soda. If you choose, add tequila
Wines By the Glass
ask about our bottle list
Whites
Grüner Veltliner, Broadbent, Austria
12.50
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, New Zealand
13.00
Chenin Blanc, Remhoogte, South Africa
11.00
Riesling, Firestone Vineyards, California
11.00
Chardonnay, Josh Cellars, California
12.50
Rosé, Bieler Pere Et Fils, France
12.50
Sauvignon Blanc, Dashwood, New Zealand
12.00
Pinot Grigio, Bella Sera, Italy
11.00
Albarino, Abadia De San Campio, Spain
11.50
Chardonnay, Lincourt 'Steel' California
11.50
Rosé, Planeta, Italy
13.50
Bubbles
Cava Brut, Poema, Spain
11.00
Prosecco, Ruffino, Italy
12.00
Brut Rosé, Alta Vista, Argentina
12.00
Reds
Pinot Noir, Golden West, Washington
14.50
Tempranillo, Abadia De Acon, Spain
12.00
Malbec, Tilia, Argentina
11.00
Shiraz, Mad Fish, Australia
13.50
Cabernet, J Lohr Estates, California
13.00
Zinfandel, the Specialyst, California
12.00
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California
14.00
Côtes Du Rhône, Les Abeilles, France
11.50
Merlot, Benziger, California
12.00
Cabernet, Austin, California
15.00
Red Blend, Complicated, California
12.50
Drafts
Tropic Thunder Ipa Atlas Brew Works, District of Columbia
8.00
Exclusive brew
Allagash White Ale
8.00
Right Proper Raised By Wolves
8.00
Miller Lite
7.00
Firestone Mind Haze Ipa
8.50
Seasonal Rotators
Great Lakes Eliot Ness Amber Lager
7.75
Guinness
8.00
Dogfish Head Seasonal
8.00
Peroni
7.75
Bottles
Bud Light
6.00
Coors Light
6.00
Corona
7.00
Left Hand Milk Stout
8.00
Corona Hard Seltzer
6.50
Ask about flavor options
Truly Wild Berry
6.50
Heineken 0.0
6.00
Budweiser
6.00
Yuengling
6.00
Victory Golden Monkey
7.25
Austin Eastciders Seasonal
6.00
High Noon Grapefruit
7.00
White Claw Mango
6.50
Takeout Bottled Cocktails
all takeout cocktail purchases must be accompanied by a food purchase
Maple Old Fashioned
35.00
Blackberry Margarita
30.00
Black Manhattan
35.00
The Mule
30.00
Purple Rain
30.00
Foggy Bottom
30.00
Small Plates
Fried Calamari
15.00
Cherry peppers, artichokes, olives, marinara, grilled lemon
Shotgun Shrimp
13.00
Flash fried, sweet chili sauce, red bell pepper, broccolini, jicama slaw, pickled jalapeños, micro cilantro
Tuna Poke Nachos*
16.00
Sesame ginger marinade, wasabi avocado cream, tobiko, pickled ginger aioli, wonton chips, roasted nori + sesame seeds
Hummus
14.00
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
11.50
Flash fried, applewood smoked bacon, balsamic, blue cheese
Four Cheese Macaroni
11.00
Cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, herbed bread crumbs
Chicken Wings
15.00
Spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing
Wagyu Meatball Sliders
15.00
Garlic brioche, basil aioli, marinara, mozzarella. Contains pork
Bruschetta
16.00
Crispy prosciutto, goat cheese mousse, fig compote, roasted butternut squash, balsamic glaze, baby arugula
Pretzel Loaf
6.00
Warm pretzel loaf with whole grain mustard butter
Salads
Caesar*
9.00
Chopped romaine, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, brioche crumble, caesar dressing
Spinach
10.00
Baby spinach, red onion, candied bacon, marinated tomatoes, fried goat cheese, candied walnuts, honey mustard vinaigrette
Thai Shrimp
18.00
Shotgun shrimp, mixed greens, napa cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red onion, marinated tomatoes, crispy wontons, micro cilantro, peanuts, Thai peanut vinaigrette
Salmon Salad*
25.00
Mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, pee wee potatoes, balsamic onions, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette
Sesame Crusted Tuna*
26.00
Mixed greens, romaine, edamame, red onion, shredded carrots, cucumbers, avocado, grape tomatoes, jicama, herbs, crispy wontons, creamy ginger dressing
Parmesan Kale
9.00
Baby kale, arugula, toasted sunflower seeds, carrots, marinated tomatoes, crushed crostini, parmesan vinaigrette
Blackened Chicken Mango
17.00
Mixed greens, red grapes, mangoes, marinated tomatoes, cashews, dried cranberries, pickled ginger vinaigrette
Veg + Quinoa Bowl
15.00
Baby kale, house pickled beets, avocado, marinated tomatoes, hummus, balsamic onions, sunflower seeds, fried goat cheese, grilled lemon, champagne vinaigrette
Steak Salad*
26.00
7oz CIRCA cut strip, mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, grilled corn, balsamic grilled onions, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Entrées
Sesame Seared Tuna*
28.00
Nori aioli, pickled ginger salsa, charred Japanese noodles, vegetable stir fry
Atlantic Salmon*
25.00
Tomato fennel puree, quinoa salad, garlic spinach, basil oil
Scallops
31.00
Herb risotto, mushrooms, English peas, pickled onions, charred lemon emulsion
Pumpkin Ravioli
22.00
Brown butter sauce, parmesan breadcrumbs, crispy sage
Steak Frites*
29.00
7oz CIRCA cut strip, chimichurri, blistered cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano + fresh herb french fries
Almond Crusted Rainbow Trout
26.00
Butternut squash puree, brown butter sauce, broccolini, grilled lemon
Jambalaya
24.00
Penne pasta, shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, scallions, diced tomatoes, chipotle cream sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Chicken Paillard
23.00
Wilted spinach, macerated sultanas, prosciutto, pine nuts, caper parsley relish, shaved parmesan, rosemary jus
Braised Short Rib
34.00
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed baby spinach, red wine jus, crispy onions
Sandwiches
Circa Burger*
15.50
Certified Angus Beef, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, scallion aioli, brioche bun, fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
16.00
Provolone, arugula, roasted peppers, basil aioli, ciabatta, fries
Eggplant Parmesan
14.00
Breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parsley, pesto, ciabatta bun
Turkey Burger
15.00
Provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, habanero aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
15.00
Shredded lettuce, dill pickles, dill pickle aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries
Flatbreads
Crushed Tomato Margherita
13.00
Hand crushed tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella
Barbecue Chicken
15.00
Barbecue sauce, slow roasted chicken, red onion, bacon, mozzarella
Four Cheese Spinach
14.00
Mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, goat cheese, garlic spinach
Rustic Italian
15.00
Sopressata, local Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mozzarella
Wild Mushroom
16.00
Cremini, shiitake, portobello, + oyster mushrooms, arugula, pesto, truffle oil, mozzarella
Sides
Fries
4.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
4.00
Sweet Potato Fries
5.00
Seasonal Veg
6.00
Small Plates
Fried Calamari
15.00
Cherry peppers, artichokes, olives, marinara, grilled lemon
Shotgun Shrimp
13.00
Flash fried, sweet chili sauce, red bell pepper, broccolini, jicama slaw, pickled jalapeños, micro cilantro
Tuna Poke Nachos*
16.00
Sesame ginger marinade, wasabi avocado cream, tobiko, pickled ginger aioli, wonton chips, roasted nori + sesame seeds
Hummus
14.00
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
11.50
Flash fried, applewood smoked bacon, balsamic, blue cheese
Four Cheese Macaroni
11.00
Cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, herbed bread crumbs
Chicken Wings
15.00
Spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing
Wagyu Meatball Sliders
15.00
Garlic brioche, basil aioli, marinara, mozzarella. Contains pork
Bruschetta
16.00
Crispy prosciutto, goat cheese mousse, fig compote, roasted butternut squash, balsamic glaze, baby arugula
Pretzel Loaf
6.00
Warm pretzel loaf with whole grain mustard butter
Salads
Caesar*
9.00
Chopped romaine, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, brioche crumble, caesar dressing
Spinach
10.00
Baby spinach, red onion, candied bacon, marinated tomatoes, fried goat cheese, candied walnuts, honey mustard vinaigrette
Thai Shrimp
18.00
Shotgun shrimp, mixed greens, napa cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red onion, marinated tomatoes, crispy wontons, micro cilantro, peanuts, Thai peanut vinaigrette
Salmon Salad*
25.00
Mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, pee wee potatoes, balsamic onions, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette
Sesame Crusted Tuna*
26.00
Mixed greens, romaine, edamame, red onion, shredded carrots, cucumbers, avocado, grape tomatoes, jicama, herbs, crispy wontons, creamy ginger dressing
Parmesan Kale
9.00
Baby kale, arugula, toasted sunflower seeds, carrots, marinated tomatoes, crushed crostini, parmesan vinaigrette
Blackened Chicken Mango
17.00
Mixed greens, red grapes, mangoes, marinated tomatoes, cashews, dried cranberries, pickled ginger vinaigrette
Veg + Quinoa Bowl
15.00
Baby kale, house pickled beets, avocado, marinated tomatoes, hummus, balsamic onions, sunflower seeds, fried goat cheese, grilled lemon, champagne vinaigrette
Steak Salad*
26.00
7oz CIRCA cut strip, mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, grilled corn, balsamic grilled onions, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Brunch Entrées
Avocado Toast*
16.00
Avocados, marinated tomatoes, poached eggs, sautéed onions, chili oil, feta, micro cilantro, Italian rustico
American Bistro Breakfast*
16.00
French toast, two eggs any style, bacon, home fries
Southern Chicken Benedict*
16.50
Flash fried chicken breast, housemade biscuits, poached eggs, sausage gravy, home fries
Smoked Salmon Benedict*
15.00
Toasted brioche, applewood bacon, two eggs any style, white cheddar, home fries
Grilled Atlantic Salmon*
15.00
Sunny side up eggs, corn tortilla, black beans, ranchero sauce, queso fresco, avocado corn salsa, pickled jalapeños
Steak and Eggs*
30.00
7oz CAB NY Strip, two eggs any style, asparagus, hollandaise, home fries
Almond Granola French Toast
13.50
Corn flake crust, almond granola, fresh berries, mascarpone maple cream
Short Rib Hash
27.00
Crispy potatoes, peppers, onions, toasted brioche, poached eggs, red wine jus, hollandaise
Brunch Burger*
17.00
Certified Angus Beef, applewood bacon, white cheddar, tarragon aioli, caramelized onions, sunny side up egg, English muffin, home fries
Egg White Omelet
15.00
Peppers, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, goat cheese, fresh fruit
Huevos Rancheros*
15.00
Sunny side up eggs, corn tortilla, black beans, ranchero sauce, queso fresco, avocado corn salsa, pickled jalapeños
Sandwiches
Circa Burger*
15.50
Certified Angus Beef, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, scallion aioli, brioche bun, fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
16.00
Provolone, arugula, roasted peppers, basil aioli, ciabatta, fries
Eggplant Parmesan
14.00
Breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parsley, pesto, ciabatta bun
Turkey Burger
15.00
Provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, habanero aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
15.00
Shredded lettuce, dill pickles, dill pickle aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries
Flatbreads
Crushed Tomato Margherita
13.00
Hand crushed tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella
Barbecue Chicken
15.00
Barbecue sauce, slow roasted chicken, red onion, bacon, mozzarella
Four Cheese Spinach
14.00
Mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, goat cheese, garlic spinach
Rustic Italian
15.00
Sopressata, local Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, mozzarella
Wild Mushroom
16.00
Cremini, shiitake, portobello, + oyster mushrooms, arugula, pesto, truffle oil, mozzarella
Sides
Home Fries
4.00
Eggs
4.00
Avocado
3.00
Bacon
6.00
Fruit Salad
5.00
Asparagus with Hollandaise & Herbed Breadcrumbs
6.00
Brunch Cocktails
Mimosa
5.00
Cava, orange
Blood Orange Bellini
6.00
Cava, peach schnapps, blood orange
White Peach Bellini
6.00
Cava, peach schnapps, white peach
Bloody Mary
12.00
Three Olives vodka, housemade bloody mary mix
Craft Cocktails
Foggy Bottom
13.00
Absolut Citron vodka, lemon, rosemary, cucumber
Paloma
14.00
Cuervo Especial silver tequila, Vida mezcal, grapefruit, agave, lime, Q Mixers grapefruit soda
The Mule
13.00
Three Olives vodka, Q Mixers ginger beer, lime, ginger
Purple Rain
14.00
Hanson of Sonoma Habanero vodka, blueberry-habanero shrub, pineapple, lemon
The Vodka Mojito
13.00
Strawberry infused Absolut vodka, strawberries, mint, lime
Black Manhattan
16.00
Smooth Ambler Contradiction bourbon, Zucca amaro, Angostura bitters, flamed orange
Blackberry Margarita
15.00
Corazon Blanco tequila, orange curaçao, blackberry, lime
Maple Old Fashioned
16.00
Knob Creek Rye, maple syrup, Fee Brothers bitters. Aged in white oak barrels in house for 3 weeks
Low Proof Cocktails
Boro Spritz
12.00
Aperol, Poema cava, vanilla bean, fresh grapefruit, Angostura orange bitters
Cucumber French Seventy-Five
12.00
Beefeaters gin, Poema cava, cucumber, elderflower, lemon
Zero Proof Cocktails
Grapefruit Rose Fizz
7.00
Grapefruit, lime, lemon, simple syrup, rosemary, lemon-lime soda. If you choose, add gin
Pineapple-Jalapeño Faux-Rita
8.00
Pineapple, jalapeño, lime, agave, lemon-lime soda. If you choose, add tequila
Wines By the Glass
ask about our bottle list
Whites
Grüner Veltliner, Broadbent, Austria
13.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, New Zealand
13.00
Chenin Blanc, Remhoogte, South Africa
12.00
Riesling, Firestone Vineyards, California
11.00
Chardonnay, Josh Cellars, California
13.00
Rosé, Bieler Pere Et Fils, France
13.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Dashwood, New Zealand
12.00
Pinot Grigio, Bella Sera, Italy
11.00
Albarino, Abadia De San Campio, Spain
13.00
Chardonnay, Lincourt 'Steel' California
12.00
Rosé, Planeta, Italy
14.00
Bubbles
Cava Brut, Poema, Spain
11.00
Prosecco, Ruffino, Italy
13.00
Brut Rosé, Alta Vista, Argentina
12.00
Reds
Pinot Noir, Golden West, Washington
15.00
Tempranillo, Abadia De Acon, Spain
12.00
Malbec, Tilia, Argentina
11.00
Shiraz, Mad Fish, Australia
13.00
Cabernet, J Lohr Estates, California
14.00
Zinfandel, the Specialyst, California
12.00
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California
14.00
Côtes Du Rhône, Les Abeilles, France
12.00
Merlot, Benziger, California
12.00
Cabernet, Austin, California
15.00
Red Blend, Complicated, California
13.00
Drafts
Tropic Thunder Ipa Atlas Brew Works, District of Columbia
8.00
Exclusive brew
Allagash White Ale
8.00
Right Proper Raised By Wolves
8.00
Miller Lite
7.00
Firestone Mind Haze Ipa
8.50
Seasonal Rotators
Great Lakes Eliot Ness Amber Lager
7.75
Guinness
8.00
Dogfish Head Seasonal
8.00
Peroni
7.75
Bottles
Bud Light
6.00
Coors Light
6.00
Corona
7.00
Left Hand Milk Stout
8.00
Corona Hard Seltzer
6.50
Ask about flavor options
Truly Wild Berry
6.50
Heineken 0.0
6.00
Budweiser
6.00
Yuengling
6.00
Victory Golden Monkey
7.25
Austin Eastciders Seasonal
6.00
High Noon Grapefruit
7.00
White Claw Mango
6.50
Desserts
Cherry Blossom Cheesecake
9.50
Vanilla wafer crust, raspberry coulis, whipped cream
Brioche Bread Pudding
9.00
White chocolate, vanilla bean ice cream, bourbon crème anglaise, caramel
Chocolate Chip Cookies
6.00
Three freshly baked cookies
Chocolate Lava Cake
10.00
Chocolate tuile, macerated raspberries, raspberry coulis
Great Falls Ice Cream
7.00
Chocolate, vanilla bean, seasonal flavor
Cordials & Cognacs
B&B
10.00
Disaronno
10.00
Frangelico
10.00
Hennessy Vs
13.00
Hennessy Xo
40.00
Remy Martin 1738
14.00
Baileys
10.00
Drambuie
10.00
Grand Marnier
12.00
Hennessy Privledge
20.00
Romana Sambuca
10.00
Remy Martin Vsop
13.00
Night Caps
Fernet Branca
10.00
Emilio Hidalgo Tresillo Amontillado
15.00
St Remy
10.00
Dow's Lbv Port
10.00
Grahams 20 Tawny Port
11.00
Quady Essencia Muscat
11.00
Whisk (E) y
Scotch
Single Malt
Balvenie 12
16.00
Balvenie 21
35.00
Glenfiddich 14
17.00
Glenfiddich Ipa Cask
15.00
Glenmorangie
12.00
Laphroaig 10
14.00
Macallan 18
35.00
Balvenie 17
25.00
Glenfiddich 12
15.00
Glenfiddich 15
20.00
Glenlivet 12
14.00
Lagavulin 16
25.00
Macallan 12
20.00
Oban 14
16.00
Blended Malt & Others
Chivas 12
11.00
Gentleman Jack
12.00
Johnnie Walker Blue
45.00
Dewars
9.00
Johnnie Walker Black
13.00
Monkey Shoulder
12.00
Bourbon & Rye
Basil Hayden's
12.00
Blanton's
18.00
Bulleit 10 Yr
15.00
Eagle Rare
12.00
Filibuster Rye
12.00
Hudson 4 Grain
20.00
Jack Daniels Rye
10.00
Masterson's
14.00
Smooth Ambler Old Scout
10.00
Wasmunds
11.00
Widow Jane
12.00
Willett 2 Yr
15.00
Woodford Double Oak
14.00
Bib & Tucker
12.00
Buffalo Trace
12.00
Copper Fox Rye
11.00
Filibuster Bourbon
12.00
High West Double Rye
12.00
Hudson Baby
12.00
Jefferson's Reserve
14.00
Rittenhouse Rye
10.00
Tin Cup
10.00
Whistlepig Straight Rye
11.00
Willett Pot Still
10.00
Woodford Bourbon/rye
11.00
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CIRCA at Foggy Bottom
2221 I St NW (at 23rd St NW)
Washington, D.C. 20037
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