The Ashby Inn

4.8

1873 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
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.

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
Wild Mushroom Strudel$29.00
Wild Mushrooms / Puff Pastry / Vegetable Demi
Homemade Gnocchi$32.00
Aged Parmesan Foam / Black Truffles
Osetra Caviar$199.00
Blinis / Crème Fraiche
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

Main Courses

Scallops & Pork Belly$59.00
Pork Belly / Artichoke Purée / Tomato Jam
Olive Oil Poached Chilean Sea Bass$70.00
Flageolets / Osetra Caviar / Dill Beurre Blanc
Dover Sole$71.00
Spaghetti Squash / Brown Butter Capers Sauce
King Trumpet Mushroom$39.00
Sweet Pea Purée / Artichoke Hearts / Chickpea Cakes
Cornish Hen$39.00
Creamy Swiss Chard / Roasted Potatoes / Natural Jus
Filet Mignon & Lobster$75.00
Goat Cheese Infused Potato Purée / Saffron Beurre Blanc / Winter Vegetables
Cocoa Nibs Crusted Venison Rack$68.00
Red Pearl Onions / English Pea Purée / Raspberry-Black Pepper Jam
Braised Shortrib$59.00
Vegetables Risotto / Natural Jus

Desserts

Cheese & Charcuterie Plate$25.00
Chef’s Selection of Artisanal Cheeses & Charcuterie
Pumpkin Panacotta$18.00
Caramel Bourbon Whipped Cream / Candied Pepitas
Tres Leches Tiramisu$18.00
Mascarpone Cream / Tres Leches Dacquoise
Black Forest Cake$18.00
Kirsch Cherries / Chocolate Mousse / Crèmeux

What 1,873 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
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Romantic
Washington, D.C. Area
Contemporary American
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Romantic
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ashby Inn offers a "superior dining experience" with "fantastic service" and "delicious food," set in a "beautiful historic rustic building." Guests praise the expertly curated wine menu and the idyllic setting. While some found the pricing steep, the overall experience remains a favorite for celebrating special occasions in an enchanting atmosphere.

1,873 Reviews

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Robert
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Supreme, delightful, cozy, and attentive with the best flavors packed into comfort food.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were amazing while we watched the snowfall peacefully. They added a subtle Happy Birthday chocolate to the dessert, which was perfect form my wife! Our waiter made an amazing impromptu Mocktail!! Excellent experience all around.
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Stephanie
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I’ve ever had (and I used to live in New Orleans so I know good food). From the personally curated mocktail to the absolutely melt in your mouth gnocchi to the rich scallop and the most amazing tiramisu, each course had perfect flavor combinations and we would’ve eaten any one of them endlessly. Cannot wait to return!
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DonnaM
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was well prepared and elegantly presented. Wine list was vast. Each course both vegetarian and meat were balanced with interesting play of flavors. Dessert was not overly sweet perfect! French Press coffee finished the experience. Lovely!
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Andrew Kirk
VIP
Phoenix
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Mustafa was a wonderful host and advisor/guide and server. Appetizers, Main courses all fabulous. Great service and ambience
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Greg
Denver
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a great Christmas Eve dinner! Everything was fantastic.
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Dawn
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dover Sole is excellent. Service is great. Stephen is the best. Always a pleasure to dine at the Ashby Inn.
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Stanley
VIP
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyable 5 course tasting meal. Each course was delicious.
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Becky
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and great stay. We will come again in 2025.
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Daniel
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a superior dining experience, unmatched in every aspect a special occasion was made even more memorable by the service and menu selections of the Ashby Inn
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FAQs

The Ashby Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 1873 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

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

Filet Mignon & Lobster

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FILET MIGNON & EGGS

Appetizers

Soup Du Jour$18.00

Grilled Hearts of Romaine$18.00

Wild Mushroom Strudel$29.00

Homemade Gnocchi$32.00

Osetra Caviar$199.00

Tuna Tartare$32.00

Beef Carpaccio$34.00

Escargot Bourguignonne$29.00

Seared Foie Gras$38.00

Main Courses

Scallops & Pork Belly$59.00

Olive Oil Poached Chilean Sea Bass$70.00

Dover Sole$71.00

King Trumpet Mushroom$39.00

Cornish Hen$39.00

Filet Mignon & Lobster$75.00

Cocoa Nibs Crusted Venison Rack$68.00

Braised Shortrib$59.00

Desserts

Cheese & Charcuterie Plate$25.00

Pumpkin Panacotta$18.00

Tres Leches Tiramisu$18.00

Black Forest Cake$18.00

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