The Ashby Inn

4.8

1868 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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
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
Osetra Caviar$199.00
Blinis / Crème Fraiche

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
Roasted Cipollini 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
Chocolate Dome$18.00
Raspberry Mousse / Chocolate Crémeux

What 1,868 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

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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."

1,868 Reviews

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Dawn
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 2 days ago
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 3 days ago
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 5 days ago
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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Edward
VIP
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and exquisitely presented. Not your everyday food! This is the third time we have dined here and continuously amazed at the food.
The Ashby InnResponded 6 days ago
Hello Edward, We appreciated your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoy your time at The Ashby Inn & Restaurant. Our team works hard to provide an outstanding experience, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best Regards, The Ashby Team
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Donald
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is not the first time we have been to the Ashby Inn. We have returned there several times over the years and we have always enjoyed excellent service and cuisine. The rooms have always been well appointed and comfortable. This visit was no exception. The location is also a big plus if you are interested in visiting Virginia wineries. Several excellent wineries are close by, such as Linden and Glen Manor Vineyards. If you bring up The Ashby Inn on Google Maps and search for nearby wineries, you will find quite a few. The north section of Shenandoah National Park is also close by. The north entrance at Front Royal is only 30 minutes from the inn.
The Ashby InnResponded 6 days ago
Dear Donald, Thank you for your glowing review! It's fantastic to know that you had a great experience. Our goal is to make every visit special, and your review reassures us that we are on the right track. Thank you, and we hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, The Ashby Team
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Kim
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely experience, excellent service, and we love Stephen the sommelier!
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Amy
VIP
Richmond
11 reviews
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 !
The Ashby InnResponded 6 days ago
Hello Amy, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoy your time at Ashby. We look forward to see you again soon! Sincerely, The Ashby team
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Amy
VIP
Richmond
11 reviews
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
The Ashby InnResponded 6 days ago
Hello Amy, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We are thrilled that you enjoy your visit. Our team strives to provide excellent service and delicious food, and it's rewarding to hear that we succeeded. We look forward to your next visit! Best Regards, The Ashby Team
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Steven
VIP
Piedmont
126 reviews
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!
The Ashby InnResponded 6 days ago
Hello Steven, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We are thrilled that you enjoy your visit. Our team strives to provide excellent service and delicious food, and it's rewarding to hear that we succeeded. We look forward to your next visit! Sincerely, The Ashby Team
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FAQs

The Ashby Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 1868 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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

Filet Mignon & Eggs

FILET MIGNON & EGGS

Appetizers

Soup Du Jour$18.00

Grilled Hearts of Romaine$18.00

Wild Mushroom Strudel$29.00

Homemade Gnocchi$32.00

Tuna Tartare$32.00

Beef Carpaccio$34.00

Escargot Bourguignonne$29.00

Seared Foie Gras$38.00

Osetra Caviar$199.00

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

Chocolate Dome$18.00

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