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Clarity, Vienna, VA

Clarity

4.5
4.5
676 Reviews
$31 to $50
French / American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 34 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 areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Vienna
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Maple Ave E & East Street NE. Patio covered by brown canopy.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clarity offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "fantastic service," making it a top choice for special occasions. Patrons rave about the "creative menu" and "handcrafted cocktails." While the atmosphere can vary, the intimate dining and standout dishes like halibut and lamb shank keep guests coming back.
676 Reviews
  1. Rob

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Clarity seemed to have a bevy of issues last night. They had to keep the front doors open since the exhaust fans in the kitchen weren’t working. The hostesses were wearing puffy jackets to keep warm. The restaurant was Smokey and very cold as a result. Our med rare steak came out well done and missing the sides. The only redeeming part was that the bartender was charming and made a good drink. Clarity has missed a step or two and won’t be on our revisit list anytime soon.

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  2. Charles

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentine days lunch. Food was excellent and a pretty good value. Of course every table was full so noise level was high.

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  3. Kavita

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Underwhelmed by the food quality. Our server Serena was lovely and provided good service. The chicken was dry and definitely not worth the price. We used to be regulars in the past and loved Clarity. We were very disappointed. We will not be going back.

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  4. Andy and Bev

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation days in advance…when we arrived for a 730 pm seating no tables were available and we had to sit at the bar. This was less than ideal.

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  5. Erika

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here on a Saturday evening. Husband had the strip steak and I had the Dorade. Both of the dishes were delicious! Great flavor, great service! Would highly recommend!

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  6. Joe

    San Antonio

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The majority of the food was outstanding but the main entree duck was not. It tasted like beef liver on several bites and was fresh at the front but looked like I was served an end piece and was over cooked on the end. Overall the atmosphere was good. The lights in our room were emitting a high pitched noise that was annoying but you got used to it after 15 minutes. Solid overall place to dine.

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  7. Alan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always go during the week because it’s always a more personal experience versus Friday and Saturday. Top tier stuff as always

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  8. sandra

    VIP

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the service by Thakon was fantastic. One of my favorite restaurants.

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  9. lori

    Richmond

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I really want to like this place as when they first opened I enjoyed a number of nice meals. I hate when I bring a friend someplace new and it falls short. I was very disappointed. The place is cold, in temperature. Close the front door...it's 20degrees out. I ordered the Caesar Salad. For $18 I expected it to be amazing; it was not. The server and I had a conversation about white anchovies....how I love them. You would think they would throw and extra one or two on top. No. My guest enjoyed the deviled eggs. They looked good and she shared that they were good. We both ordered the chicken and foie gras nuggets. Not sure where the chicken was or the foie gras. They tasted like croquettes that you would get at a Spanish restaurant. heavy on potato? And, the sauce was so overwhelming if there was subtlety to the flavors it would have gotten lost. Not sure I will go back any time soon. If your a Bourbon or whiskey drinker go for the cocktails but pass on the food.

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  10. Kostyantyn

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good experience overall and good quality. Like ambience and overall selection options.

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FAQs

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

Clarity is rated 4.5 stars by 676 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Clarity

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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 Lot
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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
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