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Cafe Riggs, Washington, DC

Cafe Riggs

4.5
4.5
161 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
In the grand tradition of French cuisine, Café Riggs presents a contemporary American brasserie that reimagines classic dishes within a vibrant setting.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 10:00 am–1:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 788-2800
  • Website
    https://www.riggsdc.com/eat-drink/cafe-riggs/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Wolfgang Birk
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Dining Boardroom is perfect for gatherings of 8 to 16 guests. Our Semi-Private Dining Room is an elevated option for dinner parties and small receptions for up to 30 guests. Lounge or Bar bookings also available. Please contact reservations@caferiggs.com for more information.
  • Location
    900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross street
    9th and F Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Metro Center 0.2 MilesGallery Place - Chinatown 0.2 MilesArchives - Navy Memorial - Penn Quarter 0.3 Miles
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 161 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Kid-friendly

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for groups

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Hot spot

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for fine wines

  • District of Columbia

    Kid-friendly

  • District of Columbia

    Good for groups

  • District of Columbia

    Healthy

  • District of Columbia

    Hot spot

  • District of Columbia

    Great for fine wines

  • District of Columbia

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Riggs offers an elegant ambiance and excellent service, providing a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "superb oysters" and "fabulous dinner" in the hotel restaurant. While some dishes may vary in seasoning, the mussels and atmosphere consistently impress. The staff is attentive, ensuring a delightful visit.

161 Reviews

  1. Gela

    VIP

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Thanksgiving menu had several welcome choices for the prix fixe menu. Our table had salmon and short ribs. Both were great. The couscous with the salmon was slightly undercooked but the salmon was perfect. Service was good. The appetizer salad course was good as well. Scallops were perfectly cooked and the salad very fresh and nicely presented.

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  2. John

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Cancelled my reservation within minutes of starting. Extremely unprofessional and ruined the evening plans. Beware.

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  3. Marc

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dining experience! My wife, son and I enjoyed the food and the service was exceptional!

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  4. JK

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant ambiance with perfect steak and salmon presentation!

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  5. Steve

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Music in the bar was as loud as a nightclub. Made talking impossible. .

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  6. Faith

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to Riggs Cafe for my 21st birthday and I was not disappointed at all, everything was perfect! I really liked the atmosphere and the aesthetics of the place and let's not talk about the very good food! My server was Chris, he was very kind and attentive. I will come back very soon!!!

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  7. Kevin

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service except we told them when we sat down at 6:00 that we had theater tickets at 7:30 three blocks away so they needed to make sure whatever we ordered could arrive in with plenty of time to make the play. But our entrees did not come out until 6:55 and we had to wolf it down to make the play. I suggest going elsewhere if you can't spend at least two hours at dinner.

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  8. Kathleen

    VIP

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    it was freezing cold, being directly in front of the air conditioner, but our very kind server Victor arranged to move us to the next table, and he took very good care of us!

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  9. Sharon

    Treasure Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Riggs Hotel is probably a not so hidden gem!! They are literally over the top in the service area. From check in, to the door assistant "Coach", to the waitstaff Alexandre and Isaac, to the events planner Charles, everyone assisted our group of 13 magnificently. Dinner in the hotel restaurant was fabulous. Recommend highly.

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  10. Nina

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the space, location, ambience, service. Love that you readily sub salad with salmon burger. There could be more healthy, up-to-date food options. I always get salmon.

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FAQs

Cafe Riggs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 788-2800.

Cafe Riggs is rated 4.5 stars by 161 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 PM
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Riggs

900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th and F Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 10:00 am–1:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Metro Center 0.2 MilesGallery Place - Chinatown 0.2 MilesArchives - Navy Memorial - Penn Quarter 0.3 Miles
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Wolfgang Birk
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.riggsdc.com/eat-drink/cafe-riggs/
  • Phone number
    (202) 788-2800
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Dining Boardroom is perfect for gatherings of 8 to 16 guests. Our Semi-Private Dining Room is an elevated option for dinner parties and small receptions for up to 30 guests. Lounge or Bar bookings also available. Please contact reservations@caferiggs.com for more information.
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