CIRCA at Clarendon

3010 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington
(703) 522-3010

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Almond Crusted Rainbow Trout
Spring Vegetable Bruschetta
Brioche Bread Pudding
Crispy Brussels Blue
Chocolate Lava Cake
Chicken Paillard
Brussels Sprouts
Chicken Sandwich
Huevos Rancheros
Tuna Poke Nachos

Menu

Featured items
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
provolone, arugula, roasted peppers, basil aioli, ciabatta, fries
Circa Burger
Certified angus beef, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion scallion aioli, brioche bun, and fries.
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, freshly grated parmigiano - reggiano, brioche crumble, black pepper, and Caesar dressing.
Turkey Burger
provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, habanero aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries
Blackened Chicken Mango Salad
Mixed greens, red grapes, mangoes, marinated tomatoes, cashews dried cranberries, and pickled ginger vinaigrette.
Four Cheese Macaroni
Cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, and herbed bread crumbs.
Brioche Bread Pudding
White chocolate, vanilla bean ice cream, creme anglaise, caramel
Chicken Wings
Spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, and blue cheese dressing.
Barbecue Chicken Flatbread
Barbecue sauce, slow roasted chicken, red onion, bacon, and mozzarella.
Shotgun Shrimp
flash fried, sweet chili sauce, red bell pepper, broccolini, jicama slaw, pickled jalapeños, micro cilantro

Small Plates
Four Cheese Macaroni
Cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, and herbed bread crumbs.
Chicken Wings
Spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, and blue cheese dressing.
Shotgun Shrimp
flash fried, sweet chili sauce, red bell pepper, broccolini, jicama slaw, pickled jalapeños, micro cilantro
Pretzel Loaf
warm pretzel loaf with whole grain mustard butter
Brussels and Blue
Flash fried, applewood smoked bacon, balsamic, and blue cheese.
Wagyu Meatball Sliders
garlic brioche, basil aioli, marinara, mozzarella *contains pork
Tuna Poke Nachos
Sesame ginger marinade, wasabi avocado cream, tobiko pickled ginger aioli, wonton chips, roasted nori, and sesame seeds.
Fried Calamari
Fried artichoke hearts and kalamata olives, garlic butter sauce, marinara, lemon wedge, and chopped parsley.
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
Soup of the Day
Monday + Tuesday: Crab & Corn Chowder Wednesday-Friday: Chicken Tortilla Saturday + Sunday: Shrimp Bisque **Certain soups only available on certain days. No substitutions**
Bruschetta
goat cheese mousse, fig compote, butternut squash, baby arugula, crispy prosciutto, balsamic glaze

Salads
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, freshly grated parmigiano - reggiano, brioche crumble, black pepper, and Caesar dressing.
Blackened Chicken Mango Salad
Mixed greens, red grapes, mangoes, marinated tomatoes, cashews dried cranberries, and pickled ginger vinaigrette.
Salmon Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, pee wee potatoes, balsamic onions, goat cheese, and champagne vinaigrette.
Thai Shrimp Salad
shotgun shrimp, mixed greens, napa cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red onion, marinated tomatoes, crispy wontons, micro cilantro, peanuts, Thai vinaigrette
Veg and Quinoa Bowl
Baby kale house pickled beets, avocado, marinated tomatoes, balsamic onions, sunflower seeds, fried goat cheese, grilled lemon, and champange vinaigrette.
Sesame Crusted Tuna Salad
Mixed greens, romaine, edamame, red onion, shredded carrots, cucumber, avocado, grape tomatoes, jicama, herbs, crispy wontons, creamy ginger dressing
Steak Salad
7oz CIRCA cut strip, mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, grilled corn, balsamic grilled onions, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad
marinated tomatoes, candied bacon, red onion, candied walnuts, fried goat cheese, honey mustard vinaigrette
Parmesan Kale Salad
Baby kale, toasted sunflower seeds, carrots, tomatoes, crushed crostini, and Parmesan vinaigrette.

Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
provolone, arugula, roasted peppers, basil aioli, ciabatta, fries
Circa Burger
Certified angus beef, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion scallion aioli, brioche bun, and fries.
Turkey Burger
provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, habanero aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries
Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parsley, pesto, ciabatta bun
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Shredded lettuce, dill pickles, dill pickle aioli, brioche roll, and sweet potato fries.

Flatbreads
Barbecue Chicken Flatbread
Barbecue sauce, slow roasted chicken, red onion, bacon, and mozzarella.
Crushed Tomato Margherita Flatbread
Hand crushed tomato sauce, basil, and fresh mozzarella.
Rustic Italian Flatbread
Sopressata, local Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella.
Wild Mushroom Flatbread
Cremini, shiitake, portabello oyster, arugula, pesto, truffle oil, and mozzarella.
Four Cheese Spinach Flatbread
mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, goat cheese, garlic spinach

Entrees
Jambalaya
Penne pasta, shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, scallions diced tomatoes, chipotle cream sauce, and parmigiano reggiano.
Steak Frites
7oz CIRCA cut strip, chimichurri, cherry tomatoes, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano + fresh herb french fries
Chicken Paillard
angel hair pasta, roasted mushrooms, baby arugula, roasted red peppers, lemon caper butter
Braised Short Rib
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed baby spinach, red wine jus, and crispy onions.
Sesame Seared Tuna
nori aioli, pickled ginger salsa, charred Japanese noodles, vegetable stir fry
Blackened Atlantic Salmon
wilted baby kale, mashed cauliflower, whole grain mustard sauce
Pumpkin Ravioli
brown butter, parmesan crisp, crispy sage
Scallops
Summer corn succotash, sweet corn puree, charred lemon emulsion, chives
Almond Crusted Rainbow Trout
butternut squash puree, broccolini, toasted almonds, grilled lemon, brown butter

Sides
Side Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Side Broccolini
Side Fries
Side Crispy Brussels and Blue
Side Grilled Asparagus
Side Sweet Potato Fries

Dessert
Brioche Bread Pudding
White chocolate, vanilla bean ice cream, creme anglaise, caramel
Pumpkin Cheesecake
vanilla wafer crust, candied walnuts, caramel sauce, whipped cream
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
3 homemade chocolate chip cookies
Apple Pie
candied walnuts, cinnamon ice cream, whipped cream

Featured items
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
provolone, arugula, roasted peppers, basil aioli, ciabatta, fries
Circa Burger
Certified angus beef, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion scallion aioli, brioche bun, and fries.
Blackened Chicken Mango Salad
Mixed greens, red grapes, mangoes, marinated tomatoes, cashews dried cranberries, and pickled ginger vinaigrette.
Turkey Burger
provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, habanero aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, freshly grated parmigiano - reggiano, brioche crumble, black pepper, and Caesar dressing.
Four Cheese Macaroni
Cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, and herbed bread crumbs.
Brioche Bread Pudding
White chocolate, vanilla bean ice cream, creme anglaise, caramel
Chicken Wings
Spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, and blue cheese dressing.
Barbecue Chicken Flatbread
Barbecue sauce, slow roasted chicken, red onion, bacon, and mozzarella.
Shotgun Shrimp
flash fried, sweet chili sauce, red bell pepper, broccolini, jicama slaw, pickled jalapeños, micro cilantro

Entrees Brunch
Huevos Rancheros
Sunny side up eggs, corn tortilla, black beans, ranchero sauce queso fresco, avocado con salsa, and pickled jalapenos.
American Bistro Breakfast
French toast, two eggs any style, bacon, and home fries.
Almond Granola French Toast
Corn flake crust, almond granola, fresh berries, and mascarpone maple cream.
Southern Chicken Benedict
Housemade biscuits, poached eggs, sausage gravy, and home fries.
Short Rib Hash
crispy potatoes, peppers, onions, toasted brioche, poached eggs, red wine jus, hollandaise
Steak & Eggs
7oz CAB NY Strip, two eggs any style, asparagus, hollandaise, home fries
Brunch Burger
applewood bacon, white cheddar, tarragon aioli, caramelized onions, sunny side up egg, English muffin, home fries
Egg White Omelet
Peppers, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, goat cheese, and fresh fruit.
Avocado Toast
Avocados, marinated tomatoes, poached eggs, sautéed onions, chili oil, feta, micro cilantro, and italian rustico.
Brunch Grilled Atlantic Salmon
garlic spinach, scrambled eggs, hollandaise
Smoked Salmon Benedict
poached eggs, spinach, oven roasted tomato, toasted brioche, fried capers, hollandaise, home fries

Flatbreads
Barbecue Chicken Flatbread
Barbecue sauce, slow roasted chicken, red onion, bacon, and mozzarella.
Crushed Tomato Margherita Flatbread
Hand crushed tomato sauce, basil, and fresh mozzarella.
Rustic Italian Flatbread
Sopressata, local Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella.
Wild Mushroom Flatbread
Cremini, shiitake, portabello oyster, arugula, pesto, truffle oil, and mozzarella.
Four Cheese Spinach Flatbread
mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, goat cheese, garlic spinach

Salads
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, freshly grated parmigiano - reggiano, brioche crumble, black pepper, and Caesar dressing.
Blackened Chicken Mango Salad
Mixed greens, red grapes, mangoes, marinated tomatoes, cashews dried cranberries, and pickled ginger vinaigrette.
Salmon Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, pee wee potatoes, balsamic onions, goat cheese, and champagne vinaigrette.
Thai Shrimp Salad
shotgun shrimp, mixed greens, napa cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red onion, marinated tomatoes, crispy wontons, micro cilantro, peanuts, Thai vinaigrette
Veg and Quinoa Bowl
Baby kale house pickled beets, avocado, marinated tomatoes, balsamic onions, sunflower seeds, fried goat cheese, grilled lemon, and champange vinaigrette.
Sesame Crusted Tuna Salad
Mixed greens, romaine, edamame, red onion, shredded carrots, cucumber, avocado, grape tomatoes, jicama, herbs, crispy wontons, creamy ginger dressing
Steak Salad
7oz CIRCA cut strip, mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, grilled corn, balsamic grilled onions, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad
marinated tomatoes, candied bacon, red onion, candied walnuts, fried goat cheese, honey mustard vinaigrette
Parmesan Kale Salad
Baby kale, toasted sunflower seeds, carrots, tomatoes, crushed crostini, and Parmesan vinaigrette.

Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
provolone, arugula, roasted peppers, basil aioli, ciabatta, fries
Circa Burger
Certified angus beef, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion scallion aioli, brioche bun, and fries.
Turkey Burger
provolone, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, habanero aioli, brioche bun, sweet potato fries
Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
breaded eggplant, mozzarella, parsley, pesto, ciabatta bun
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Shredded lettuce, dill pickles, dill pickle aioli, brioche roll, and sweet potato fries.

Sides Brunch
Side Fries
Side Crispy Brussels and Blue
Side Sweet Potato Fries
Side Turkey Sausage
Side Bacon
Side Home Fries
Side Asparagus with Hollandaise & Herbed Breadcrumbs
Side Fruit Salad
Side Eggs
Side Avocado

Small Plates
Four Cheese Macaroni
Cavatappi pasta, crispy prosciutto, and herbed bread crumbs.
Chicken Wings
Spicy apricot chili glaze, carrots, celery, and blue cheese dressing.
Shotgun Shrimp
flash fried, sweet chili sauce, red bell pepper, broccolini, jicama slaw, pickled jalapeños, micro cilantro
Pretzel Loaf
warm pretzel loaf with whole grain mustard butter
Brussels and Blue
Flash fried, applewood smoked bacon, balsamic, and blue cheese.
Wagyu Meatball Sliders
garlic brioche, basil aioli, marinara, mozzarella *contains pork
Tuna Poke Nachos
Sesame ginger marinade, wasabi avocado cream, tobiko pickled ginger aioli, wonton chips, roasted nori, and sesame seeds.
Fried Calamari
Fried artichoke hearts and kalamata olives, garlic butter sauce, marinara, lemon wedge, and chopped parsley.
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
Soup of the Day
Monday + Tuesday: Crab & Corn Chowder Wednesday-Friday: Chicken Tortilla Saturday + Sunday: Shrimp Bisque **Certain soups only available on certain days. No substitutions**
Bruschetta
goat cheese mousse, fig compote, butternut squash, baby arugula, crispy prosciutto, balsamic glaze

Dessert
Brioche Bread Pudding
White chocolate, vanilla bean ice cream, creme anglaise, caramel
Pumpkin Cheesecake
vanilla wafer crust, candied walnuts, caramel sauce, whipped cream
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
3 homemade chocolate chip cookies
Apple Pie
candied walnuts, cinnamon ice cream, whipped cream

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Recent Reviews

Circa at Clarendon completely exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, the experience felt special, thanks in large part to Andrew, the manager, whose personal touch and genuine hospitality made the evening even better. We started with the Wagyu beef hummus and Brussels sprouts, and both appetizers were outstanding rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. For our entrées, we chose the braised short ribs, which were incredibly tender and packed with deep, comforting...
January 2026
We had lunch and ordered from the Restaurant Week menu. The Shrimp Bisque was too salty. Other dishes were pretty good. Our waitress did not seem to be in a good mood. No smiles. Short one-two word responses. Hope she feels better and treat others better.
January 2026
Good food, nice variety to appeal to many tastes. We also appreciated the "No gluten, no problem" menu for the person in our party with a gluten sensitivity. Service was attentive.
December 2025

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CIRCA at Clarendon

3010 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 522-3010