The Ashby Inn

4.8

1857 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

The Ashby Inn & Restaurant is fully committed to supporting the farmers and artisans that live and work in this region. Our menus represent the freshest, seasonal products that can be sourced locally from sustainable operations. The offerings will change daily dependent on what our local farmers and nature provide. Our pledge to you is to provide a quality dining experience founded on food and drink from sources we know and trust.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Organic, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–5:30 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 2:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(540) 592-3900
Website
http://www.ashbyinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Brian Groose
Private party facilities
The Ashby Inn & Restaurant has gained a reputation for its dining and private event space. A Terrace, landscaped gardens and spectacular views, offer one of the most beautiful settings in Northern Virginia. Our kitchen staff, both talented and imaginative, will make your private event a success.
Private party contact
Alyssa Cooke: (540) 592-3900

Location
692 Federal Street, Paris, VA 20130
Neighborhood
Paris
Cross street
Route 50 & Route 17
Parking details
Parking is private and located just a few steps from the inn.
Entertainment
Live music on Friday evenings during special summer hours on the terrace. Please check our website for details. www.ashbyinn.com
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

SOUP DU JOUR$18.00
Chef's Daily Preparation
GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE$18.00
Boquerones / Parmesan Tuille / Homemade Caesar
FRIED CALAMARI$29.00
Green Onions / Fresno Pepper / Wasabi Aioli
OSETRA CAVIAR$60.00
Pâte à Choux / Crème Fraîche
TUNA TARTARE$32.00
Avocado / Tobiko / Crispy Wonton
BEEF CARPACCIO$34.00
Caper Berries / Shaved Parmesan / Cured Egg
ESCARGOT BOURGUIGNONNE$29.00
Garlic Herb Butter / Pernod / Crostini
SEARED FOIE GRAS$38.00
Preserved Figs / PX Sherry Reduction / Quince
PUMPKIN RAVIOLONI$27.00
Sage Butter / Black Truffles
- Large$45.00

Main Courses

DAY BOAT SCALLOPS$59.00
Artichoke Purée / Tomato Jam / Garlic Chips
CHILEAN SEA BASS$70.00
Sautéed Spinach / King Trumpet Mushroom / Osetra Caviar / Beurre Blanc
DOVER SOLE$71.00
Spaghetti Squash / Brown Butter Capers Sauce
PISTACHIOS CRUSTED LAMB LOIN$68.00
Chickpea Cakes / Seasonal Vegetables / Red Wine sauce
CORNISH HEN$39.00
Creamy Swiss Chard / Roasted Potatoes / Natural Jus
BEEF ROYALE$69.00
Seared Foie Gras / Goat Cheese Infused Potato Purée / Garlic Chips / Black Truffle-Red Wine Sauce
PORK DUO$52.00
Pork Tenderloin & Belly / Soubise Purée Roasted Fennel / Pork Jus
KING TRUMPET MUSHROOM$39.00
Sweet Pea Purée / Artichoke Hearts / Chickpea Cakes

Desserts

CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE PLATE$25.00
Chef’s Selection of Artisanal Cheeses & Charcuterie
PUMPKIN ROULADE$18.00
Candied Pepitas / Cream Cheese Frosting / Bourbon Caramel Whipped Cream
BAKED ALASKA$18.00
Vanilla Ice Cream / Italian Meringue / Cherry Sauce
CHOCOLATE DOME$18.00
Raspberry Mousse / Chocolate Crémeux Raspberry Gel

What 1,857 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Best Ambiance
Washington, D.C. Area
Romantic
Washington, D.C. Area
Contemporary American
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Romantic
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ashby Inn offers an enchanting dining experience with "wonderfully prepared" food and a "beautiful presentation." Guests rave about the "attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable" service. The scenic setting, especially the "lovely patio," enhances the charm. With an "extensive wine list," it's perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended!

1,857 Reviews

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Karen
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress, Virginia, was lovely. It was a wonderful environment.
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Michael
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Brunch experience. Excellent well prepared and presented meal. Very good service and ambiance. Highly recommended for a nice Sunday brunch or dinner.
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Mark
Washington DC
208 reviews
5.0
208 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a tremendous place. Great food and wine, expertly supported by excellent staff. A bonus was our apres lunch time in the sun taking in the beautiful view and the warm November sunshine. A perfect afternoon!
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Maria
Orlando
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I know that others probably have a different opinion of the restaurant. We returned after more than 15 years as we were going to be in the area and wanted to revisit a special place from our past. We were seated in a very dark part of the restaurant which was fine but would have been nicer to be seated facing the garden. Wine was delicious and first and second courses were as well. Dessert was really marginal at best - we were told that we had to order with our appetize and entree because it would take 20 minutes to prepare. I ordered a pumpkin roulade which came out cold and hard. Not sure where all the prep time went. And my husband had a chocolate dome with a gelatin outer shell that was completely unnecessary. Also the prices were just over the top and the overall experience was not to that comparable level. It's too bad but we likely won't go back. To us it just seems like prices are unnecessarily inflated because of the area but in reality they aren't delivering on actual value.
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Judy
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was overly salty, the desserts ok, the setting nice ( outside) and definitely overpriced for what they were offering.
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Beverly
Washington DC
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meals were lovely - delicious and beautifully plated. Attentive service.
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Erika
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely lovely evening. The food, service, and ambiance were all spot on. We look forward to going back.
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Mike
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I both did the chef’s menu and shared the plates. While very good, the sizes were smaller than most tasting menu portions you’d see at other restaurants. Honestly, that was the only disappointing part of the experience. The staff is great! The wine as well!
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Steven
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellence on display! The meals were fantastic. The cocktails, too! Top notch service all around!
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DawnP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the tasting menu and the food was fantastic.
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FAQs

The Ashby Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 1857 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

692 Federal Street, Paris, VA 20130

Additional information

Cross street
Route 50 & Route 17
Neighborhood
Paris
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–5:30 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 2:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Organic, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking is private and located just a few steps from the inn.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Groose
Entertainment
Live music on Friday evenings during special summer hours on the terrace. Please check our website for details. www.ashbyinn.com
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.ashbyinn.com/
Phone number
(540) 592-3900
Private party facilities
The Ashby Inn & Restaurant has gained a reputation for its dining and private event space. A Terrace, landscaped gardens and spectacular views, offer one of the most beautiful settings in Northern Virginia. Our kitchen staff, both talented and imaginative, will make your private event a success.
Private party contact
Alyssa Cooke: (540) 592-3900

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The Ashby Inn

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

50 Washington DC Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

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DOVER SOLE

Appetizers

SOUP DU JOUR$18.00

GRILLED HEARTS OF ROMAINE$18.00

FRIED CALAMARI$29.00

OSETRA CAVIAR$60.00

TUNA TARTARE$32.00

BEEF CARPACCIO$34.00

ESCARGOT BOURGUIGNONNE$29.00

SEARED FOIE GRAS$38.00

PUMPKIN RAVIOLONI$27.00

Main Courses

DAY BOAT SCALLOPS$59.00

CHILEAN SEA BASS$70.00

DOVER SOLE$71.00

PISTACHIOS CRUSTED LAMB LOIN$68.00

CORNISH HEN$39.00

BEEF ROYALE$69.00

PORK DUO$52.00

KING TRUMPET MUSHROOM$39.00

Desserts

CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE PLATE$25.00

PUMPKIN ROULADE$18.00

BAKED ALASKA$18.00

CHOCOLATE DOME$18.00

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