Clarity

4.4

689 Reviews

$31 to $50

French American

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 29 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

RAMMY Awards Local Fine Dining restaurant providing nourishment & comfort.
Shelter from the bustling world outside & let us look after you. Spacious Main Dining Room faces the open exhibition kitchen, Cozy Private Rooms, Open Patio, Full-service Bar or Chef’s Counter where you are right in the middle of all the action - your choice.
Serving lunch & dinner, enjoy Clarity à la carte or gourmet prix fixe four-course dinner tasting menu changes frequently showcases the very best seasonal offerings, largely sourced from a close network of small farmers & suppliers from across the US.
Everything is made in-house wherever possible: from charcuterie & bread to jams, juices and pickles.
Attentive but informal, simple but sophisticated.
Clarity is a perfect venue for private dining and special events. Our cozy size private rooms for smaller gatherings; and spacious rooms offer exquisite dining experience for large groups. Email us at reservations@clarityvienna.com

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Farm-to-table, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 539-8400
Website
http://www.clarityvienna.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Oksana Chepoy
Private party facilities
Clarity specializes in private events. Besides spacious main dining space, we offer our cozy private room - fits gatherings up to 12guests; while larger rooms provide exquisite dining experience for up to 25, 35 or 60 guests. Booking via email: reservations@clarityvienna.com

Location
442 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180
Area
Vienna
Cross Street
Corner of Maple Ave E & East Street NE. Patio covered by brown canopy.
Parking details
Private Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Our Corkage Fee for bringing wines is $30 per bottle Sun through Thurs and $40 on Fri / Sat. But on Monday, there is no corkage. Join us for a special wine dinner featuring the illustrious wines of the Old and New Worlds. Each course will be paired with two different wine selections. Menu & details at clarityvienna.com Reserve your ticket reservations@clarityvienna.com Seating limited to 40 guests only. $175 per guest. May 8th, 2023 at 6:30pm

First Courses

Cream of Asparagus SoupUSD 19.00
asparagus tips | organic micro greens | cilantro oil
Clarity Charcuterie Selected Gourmet BoardUSD 35.00
rockets robiola | d'ambert blue cheese | south tyrol speck | midnight moon | sottocenere al tartufo cheese | dodge city salami | genoa salami | grapes marcona almonds | spice crostini | house preserves
Flash Seared Bluefin TunaUSD 33.00
arugula | cured watermelon | charred pineapple | mango salsa | olive relish | ginger sesame vinegar
Southern Fried Green TomatoUSD 19.00
southern pimento cheese | remoulade sauce | micro spectrum mix
Roasted Mix Beets over Baby Kale & Frisee Circus SaladUSD 24.00
spiced walnuts | roasted beets | watermelon radish | wisconsin mozzarella | coriander vinaigrette
Spring Chayote Salad with Goat Cheese AranciniUSD 22.00
cherry tomatoes | E & E red & green mizuna | E & E granny smith apple | arugula dressing
E & E Gazpacho with Wild Maryland Crab MeatUSD 21.00
english cucumber | E &E yellow and red tomato | E & E fresh basil | watermelon | cantaloupe
Lightly Blistered Hawaiinan KanpachiUSD 28.00
cucumber & jicome julienne salad | fresh fennel | pickled radish | tamarind dressing
Belgian Endive & Wild Cabbage SaladUSD 18.00
rockmelon | d'ambert blue cheese | orange dressing
Seared Canadian Rouge Duck Foie GrasUSD 32.00
house brioche | apple butternut squash | honey brandy sauce
Sous Vide Calamari SaladUSD 24.00
pickled radish | cranberry beans | E & E baby arugula | pickled rhubarb | olive relish | lemon olive oil drizzling

Main Courses

Pan Seared Nova Scotia HalibutUSD 45.00
cauliflower puree | roasted ring fingerling potatoes | charred cauliflower | sunchoke chips | veracruz sauce | spaghetti squash
Organic Pearl Barley OrzottoUSD 32.00
sauteed vegetables | mascarpone cheese | portobello mushroom | parmesan cheese | fresh herbs | charred pineapple and mango | white truffle oil
Caramelized Maine Butter ScallopsUSD 37.00
roasted asian eggplant | charred sweet corn | braised green kale | smoked scallop emulsion
Seared Scallop & Mexican Blue Shrimp RisottoUSD 41.00
parmesan reggiano | arborio | parsley | chives
Spiced Cast Iron Cervena VenisonUSD 55.00
carrot puree | shitake mushroom | fingerling potato | black lentils | beets gel | gremolata | port reduction
48 Hour Sous Vide & Creekstone Beef Short RibUSD 55.00
LL farms carrots | roasted Chioggia beets | pomme puree | tawny port demiglace
Pan Fried Magret Moulard Duck BreastUSD 48.00
organic sweet potato puree | charred & pureed eggplant | pickled baby corn | bruleed lady pink apple | port wine beet reduction sauce
Emilia Romagna Style House Made Gemelli PastaUSD 35.00
lamb & veal bolognese | san marzano tomatoes | 24 month aged parmesan
Rousted Florida Wild Sea BassUSD 38.00
whoopsy valley polenta | poached white asparagus | carrot chips | braised shallots | baby zucchini | fennel emulsion

Tonight's Tasting Menu*

$125 / person. Unique Wine Pairings $79, Victor's Whiskey Pairings $82

To Begin

Amuse-Bouche
Unique Wine Pairing: Gambino Cuvee, Prosecco Brut, Italy. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Green Spot, Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Cork, Ireland

First

Pan Seared Portuguese Octopus
Crushed fingerling potatoes | cured olives | celery | wild fiddlehead | calabrian chili aioli | lemon juice | olive oil. Unique Wine Pairing: Muscat of Tyrnavos, Greece 2019. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Glenmorangie, the Nectar d'or Single Malt Whisky, Tain, Scotland

Second

Pan Fried Buttery Panama Cobia
Oyster mushroom | braised red cabbage | celery puree | curry spiced okra | tomato cappers emulsion. Unique Wine Pairing: Chablis, Louis Jadot, Burgundy, France, 2021. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Copper Fox, Original Rye Whisky, Williamsburg, Virginia

Third

Herb Roasted Colorado Lamb Chops
Cumin spiced | charred cabbage | parsnip puree | cranberry beans | fresh wild rams | chimichurri sauce. Unique Wine Pairing: Don Nicanor, Nieto Senetiner, Malbec Mendoza Argentina 2019. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Ardbeg Uigeadail, Single Malt Scoth Whisky Islay, Scotland. Sweet Complement From Chef Oksana

To Finish

Spring Strawberry Orange Blossom Gateau
Vanilla crumble | strawberry compote | dulce de leche ice cream. Unique Wine Pairing: Sauternes, Chateau Laribotte 2019. Victor's Whiskey Pairing: Angels Envy, Rye Whiskey Finished In Caribbean Rum Casks, Louisville Kentucky

What 689 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Clarity offers a gourmet dining experience with "excellent food" and a "creative menu." The service is "fantastic," with staff like "Victor" and "Gabrielle" receiving special praise. Highlights include inventive cocktails and a "unique approach to familiar flavors." Some guests noted high prices and occasional service hiccups, but overall, a must-try for foodies.

689 Reviews

T
Tina
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch at Clarity is a treat from beginning to end - starting with the most amazing warm rolls! My colleague and I thoroughly enjoyed the food and the experience and I would highly recommend it to others. Our server, Victor, was knowledgeable about the menu and helped make the experience very pleasant.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Victor, our waiter was great! He gave great suggestions and the craft cocktails were delish and the food was amazing!
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Mike
VIP
Washington DC
150 reviews
4.0
150 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Chef did a very good job with all three courses (no desert). My French onion soup and shrimp apt were very very good. The knock on the night was the service. Our server was really nice but literally disappeared (we had to get another waiter to take our drink and good order).
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FZMD
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hidden gem! The tasting menu was fantastic and the wine pairings were superb!
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lsn14
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Service and ambience fell far below what I expect at this price level. Food was decent but unnecessarily rich.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were exceptional! No cork fees on Mondays
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Carl
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Expensive for what you get. Tasting menu is ok but the accompanying wine is good and extremely minimal for the price. Service is pleasant and good. Ambiance is nothing if seated in a back room. Ceiling lights switched to high in the middle of our meal. Overall, not the experience we expected.
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Emily
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We did the tasting menu and wine pairing. It didn’t feel like a fine dining experience for the money you pay.
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Alba
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Victor was exceptional and the food was amazing!!!
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Heather
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not as good as in years past but still yummy. Our server was too quick to clear our plates. My husband was done with his portion of our starter but I was not. She took the shared plate and I wasn’t done. She wasn’t super confident in knowing the menu. We were seated by the automatic door and it was so cold every time it opened. Service not as impeccable as in the past.
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FAQs

Clarity offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 539-8400.

Clarity is rated 4.4 stars by 689 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

8 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

442 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Maple Ave E & East Street NE. Patio covered by brown canopy.
Area
Vienna
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Farm-to-table, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Oksana Chepoy
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.clarityvienna.com/
Phone number
(703) 539-8400
Private party facilities
Clarity specializes in private events. Besides spacious main dining space, we offer our cozy private room - fits gatherings up to 12guests; while larger rooms provide exquisite dining experience for up to 25, 35 or 60 guests. Booking via email: reservations@clarityvienna.com

Clarity

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

First Courses

Cream of Asparagus SoupUSD 19.00

Clarity Charcuterie Selected Gourmet BoardUSD 35.00

Flash Seared Bluefin TunaUSD 33.00

Southern Fried Green TomatoUSD 19.00

Roasted Mix Beets over Baby Kale & Frisee Circus SaladUSD 24.00

Spring Chayote Salad with Goat Cheese AranciniUSD 22.00

E & E Gazpacho with Wild Maryland Crab MeatUSD 21.00

Lightly Blistered Hawaiinan KanpachiUSD 28.00

Belgian Endive & Wild Cabbage SaladUSD 18.00

Seared Canadian Rouge Duck Foie GrasUSD 32.00

Sous Vide Calamari SaladUSD 24.00

Featured Items

Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Steak*USD 65.00

Poached Saffron White Jumbo AsparagusUSD 35.00

Main Courses

Pan Seared Nova Scotia HalibutUSD 45.00

Organic Pearl Barley OrzottoUSD 32.00

Caramelized Maine Butter ScallopsUSD 37.00

Seared Scallop & Mexican Blue Shrimp RisottoUSD 41.00

Spiced Cast Iron Cervena VenisonUSD 55.00

48 Hour Sous Vide & Creekstone Beef Short RibUSD 55.00

Pan Fried Magret Moulard Duck BreastUSD 48.00

Emilia Romagna Style House Made Gemelli PastaUSD 35.00

Rousted Florida Wild Sea BassUSD 38.00

Tonight's Tasting Menu*

To Begin

Amuse-Bouche

First

Pan Seared Portuguese Octopus

Second

Pan Fried Buttery Panama Cobia

Third

Herb Roasted Colorado Lamb Chops

To Finish

Spring Strawberry Orange Blossom Gateau

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Clarity offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Clarity restaurant rated?

Is Clarity currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information