Clarity

4.3

712 Reviews

$31 to $50

French / American

442 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180

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2 people

Apr 10, 2025

April 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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
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

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 SoupUS$19.00
asparagus tips | organic micro greens | cilantro oil
Clarity Charcuterie Selected Gourmet BoardUS$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 TunaUS$33.00
arugula | cured watermelon | charred pineapple | mango salsa | olive relish | ginger sesame vinegar
Southern Fried Green TomatoUS$19.00
southern pimento cheese | remoulade sauce | micro spectrum mix
Roasted Mix Beets over Baby Kale & Frisee Circus SaladUS$24.00
spiced walnuts | roasted beets | watermelon radish | wisconsin mozzarella | coriander vinaigrette
Spring Chayote Salad with Goat Cheese AranciniUS$22.00
cherry tomatoes | E & E red & green mizuna | E & E granny smith apple | arugula dressing
E & E Gazpacho with Wild Maryland Crab MeatUS$21.00
english cucumber | E &E yellow and red tomato | E & E fresh basil | watermelon | cantaloupe
Lightly Blistered Hawaiinan KanpachiUS$28.00
cucumber & jicome julienne salad | fresh fennel | pickled radish | tamarind dressing
Belgian Endive & Wild Cabbage SaladUS$18.00
rockmelon | d'ambert blue cheese | orange dressing
Seared Canadian Rouge Duck Foie GrasUS$32.00
house brioche | apple butternut squash | honey brandy sauce
Sous Vide Calamari SaladUS$24.00
pickled radish | cranberry beans | E & E baby arugula | pickled rhubarb | olive relish | lemon olive oil drizzling

Main Courses

Pan Seared Nova Scotia HalibutUS$45.00
cauliflower puree | roasted ring fingerling potatoes | charred cauliflower | sunchoke chips | veracruz sauce | spaghetti squash
Organic Pearl Barley OrzottoUS$32.00
sauteed vegetables | mascarpone cheese | portobello mushroom | parmesan cheese | fresh herbs | charred pineapple and mango | white truffle oil
Caramelized Maine Butter ScallopsUS$37.00
roasted asian eggplant | charred sweet corn | braised green kale | smoked scallop emulsion
Seared Scallop & Mexican Blue Shrimp RisottoUS$41.00
parmesan reggiano | arborio | parsley | chives
Spiced Cast Iron Cervena VenisonUS$55.00
carrot puree | shitake mushroom | fingerling potato | black lentils | beets gel | gremolata | port reduction
48 Hour Sous Vide & Creekstone Beef Short RibUS$55.00
LL farms carrots | roasted Chioggia beets | pomme puree | tawny port demiglace
Pan Fried Magret Moulard Duck BreastUS$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 PastaUS$35.00
lamb & veal bolognese | san marzano tomatoes | 24 month aged parmesan
Rousted Florida Wild Sea BassUS$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 712 people are saying

Clarity reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

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Clarity offers a gourmet experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Chef Tracy and bartender Vic are frequently praised for their talents. Guests enjoy a creative menu, impressive wine pairings, and a welcoming atmosphere. While some mention high prices and occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience is memorable.

712 Reviews

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Nanci VIP
Washington DC89 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is amazing and we had a wonderful experience. I had the vegan option which was delicious.
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Nancy VIP
Washington DC15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband loved his glass of Catalonia red and I had my favorite NA beer. Server was there when we needed him but didn't hassle us to remove plates or hurry us along. Only nitpick was that the A/C was too cold but they did nudge it up a bit when we requested that.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Third timing visiting Clarify and my dining experiencing gets less and less impressive. Very pricey with very small portions. The food wasn’t that great to keep going back. Spending my money elsewhere…
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Brian
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Has not disappointed yet. This is maybe our fifth time. Had a great dinner.
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Anne
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the ambiance lovely. We were initially a bit taken aback at the cost. But we enjoyed the experience overall.
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Maria
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I’ve never left a review in my life. The food was awful. Meat was tough and the meal was overpriced for the tough pieces of meat and one (!!) fingerling potato for 2 people. I didn’t complain. I never do. But this place is not worth the hype and I will never go back. Went here for a 50th birthday celebration and wish I had gone somewhere else. Waste of money and awful small meal for 2.
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Edie VIP
Washington DC47 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were celebrating our 54th anniversary it was pleasant had a good waitress. Food was ok They treated us to 2 glasses of a very nice champagne thank you. Not as good as we remember it. O
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Meg
Washington DC4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a reservation at Clarity the night a singer was advertised as entertainment. We were very disappointed that the singer did not perform, as that is why we scheduled the reservation. We did not find out until after we had started ordering. While the manager apologized, I think the restaurant should have contacted the people who had reservations to let them know the entertainment had been canceled.
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Pantelis VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was exceptional. Service was pristine. Will definitely go back.
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laurat
Washington DC11 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
I was very disappointed with Clarity. We haven’t been for a long time and I know they have changed chefs a few times. We were placed in a back room facing the kitchen. I ordered the tasting menu because it was my birthday. Each dish was terrible. First, one scallop very undercooked and heavy sauce. Second a risotto which was ok. The main was brought out on a very large plate with three tiny slices of duck and some crispy meat rolled up which tasted like a hot dog. No side. The dessert was an underwhelming chocolate very firm pudding with lots of whipped cream. My husband ordered the halibut but they told him they ran out right before our main courses were served. Clarity is very overpriced and we will not be returning. Don’t sit in the back room. It feels like an office space.
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FAQs

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

Clarity is rated 4.3 stars by 712 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 18 times today

442 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180

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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

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

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About this restaurant

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First Courses

Cream of Asparagus SoupUS$19.00

Clarity Charcuterie Selected Gourmet BoardUS$35.00

Flash Seared Bluefin TunaUS$33.00

Southern Fried Green TomatoUS$19.00

Roasted Mix Beets over Baby Kale & Frisee Circus SaladUS$24.00

Spring Chayote Salad with Goat Cheese AranciniUS$22.00

E & E Gazpacho with Wild Maryland Crab MeatUS$21.00

Lightly Blistered Hawaiinan KanpachiUS$28.00

Belgian Endive & Wild Cabbage SaladUS$18.00

Seared Canadian Rouge Duck Foie GrasUS$32.00

Sous Vide Calamari SaladUS$24.00

Featured Items

Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Steak*US$65.00

Poached Saffron White Jumbo AsparagusUS$35.00

Main Courses

Pan Seared Nova Scotia HalibutUS$45.00

Organic Pearl Barley OrzottoUS$32.00

Caramelized Maine Butter ScallopsUS$37.00

Seared Scallop & Mexican Blue Shrimp RisottoUS$41.00

Spiced Cast Iron Cervena VenisonUS$55.00

48 Hour Sous Vide & Creekstone Beef Short RibUS$55.00

Pan Fried Magret Moulard Duck BreastUS$48.00

Emilia Romagna Style House Made Gemelli PastaUS$35.00

Rousted Florida Wild Sea BassUS$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

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