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Dover Sole Meuniere  - The Ashby Inn, Paris, VA

The Ashby Inn

4.8
4.8
1861 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
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The Ashby Inn

4.8
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Paris

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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.
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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
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,861 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Romantic

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Contemporary American

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Romantic

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ashby Inn offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "high-quality, creative food." Located in a charming historic setting, it features an "extensive wine list" and beautiful outdoor views. The menu, though limited, provides gourmet quality dishes that are "perfect for a special occasion."

1,861 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful charming Inn Delicious food and the most extraordinary staff that attend to every detail !

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  2. Amy

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food Beautiful presentation Outstanding service They do everything right

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  3. Steven

    Piedmont

    126 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places in the world! the staff are always so kind and the food is fantastic. The setting is idyllic!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We stayed at the Inn to celebrate our anniversary. Room was lovely. The restaurant is in a beautiful historic rustic building with tons of charm. Waitstaff was attentive however never was asked if we wanted to see the sommelier nor were we approached. Given their extensive wine menu that was surprising. Appetizers and dessert were excellent. My Dover Sole was too salty which completely masked the fish. My husband’s scallops were good but slightly overcooked so rubbery. We were prepared for an expensive meal having seen the menu but felt it was overpriced for the experience.

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  5. 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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  6. Michael

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    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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  7. Mark

    Washington DC

    209 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    209 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

The Ashby Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 1861 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Ashby Inn restaurant

The Ashby Inn

4.8
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Paris

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Ashby Inn

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
  • 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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