The Ashby Inn

Name: The Ashby Inn
Address: 692 Federal Street, Paris, VA, United States, 20130
Telephone: (540) 592-3900
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1891)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

692 Federal Street, Paris, VA 20130

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

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.

Dining areas

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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Private dining

Popular dishes

Soup Du Jour$18.00
Chef’s Daily Preparation
Chesapeake Oysters$22.00
Pico de Gallo / Grilled Corn / Leche de Tigre
- Large$35.00
Grilled Watermelon Salad$18.00
Feta / Pickled Shallots / Arugula / Aged Balsamic
House Cured Salmon$28.00
Goat Cheese Mousse / Citrus Gel / Lemon Honey Espuma
White Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto$22.00
Poached Egg / Hollandaise

Main Courses

Crab Cake Benedict$35.00
English Muffin / Poached Egg / Crispy Potatoes / Hollandaise
Filet Mignon & Eggs$45.00
Poached Egg / Sautéed Spinach / Crispy Potatoes / Hollandaise
Soft Shell Crab$58.00
Green Papaya / Andouille / Creamy Grits
Ovoka Farm Wagyu Burger$35.00
Onion-Bacon Jam / Taleggio Fondue / Truffle Parmesan Potatoes
Spaghettini Alla Portofino$30.00
Tomatoes / Basil / Feta Cheese / Pesto

Desserts

Artisanal Cheese Plate$25.00
Chef’s Selection of Artisanal Cheeses
Crème Brûlée$18.00
Madagascar Vanilla Custard
Tres Leches Tiramisu$18.00
Mascarpone Cream / Tres Leches Dacquoise
Chocolate Mousse$18.00
Kirsch Cherries / Chocolate Mousse / Crémeux

Aperitif

Aperitif$18.00
Ashby’s Bloody Mary / Mimosas / Bellinis / Poinsettias

What 1,891 people are saying

The Ashby Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Best Ambiance
Washington, D.C. Area
Great for fine wines
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 "delightful dining experience" with "exquisite food" and "fabulous wine selection." Guests rave about the "creative and exceptionally prepared" dishes and "outstanding service." The historic setting adds charm, enhancing the "quiet and romantic ambience." Despite minor criticisms, the overall experience is "amazing as always."

1,891 Reviews

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Steven VIP
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect evening - ambience was perfect,food quality and presentation outstanding and service excellent.
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Mary
New Mexico16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved the historic nature of the setting. Our waiter brought us a copy of the history of the Inn which was thoughtful and appreciated. He was also helpful with menu explanation and suggestions. The lamb chops were beautifully prepared and, perhaps, the best I have every had. Definitely give it a 5* rating and looking forward to returning for another wonderful experience.
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Randall VIP
Washington, D.C. Area51 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, fabulous stay. Had brunch on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. The food is marvelous. Both in flavor and presentations. The house made bi units are mouth watering. The fried potatoes are worth the drive. Especially when served hot. Everything on the menu is great. Staff is outstanding. Steven and Virginia were very personable and attentive….as were others but forgot their names. Ashby is worth the drive for dining…but better yet, spend the night in one of the School House rooms.
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Katherine
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food. A little on the salty side and ample portions. Felt rushed by staff to eat and run.
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Rory
Dallas - Fort Worth5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There are wonderful choices on the menu, we had the duck and Waygu Beef as entrees. You can either choose to have the a la carte selection or the fixed price meal. We chose the a la carte approach. There is an ample selection of wines, and they made some interesting cocktails for the table that were well received. Would recommend making a visit to the Ashby Inn.
The Ashby InnResponded on May 30, 2025
Thanks for dining with us, Rory. It sounds like you made some great menu choices. We’re glad the cocktails and wine selections stood out too. We’d be happy to have you back anytime.
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Dibby VIP
Washington, D.C. Area86 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A birthday celebration that was lovely from start to finish Delicious food with artful presentation and comfortable service. Nice wine list, too.
The Ashby InnResponded on May 30, 2025
Thank you, Dibby. We're glad you chose to celebrate a birthday with us and that the evening felt special from start to finish. We appreciate your kind words about the food, service, and wine, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
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Helene
Philadelphia County13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for brunch on a Friday and had a great experience. The food was delicious and the service is great. Highly recommend
The Ashby InnResponded on May 30, 2025
Thank you, Helene. We’re glad you enjoyed Friday brunch and appreciate the kind words about the food and service. Thank you for the recommendation. We hope to see you again soon.
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Trina
Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good was good but too salty. We had brunch and dinner and butter were overpowered by salt.
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Cecilia VIP
Baltimore / Maryland34 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at the Ashby Inn is always fabulous. The food is creative and exceptionally prepared. The wine pairings are excellent, as is the wine list. And everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Couldn't be better.
The Ashby InnResponded on May 30, 2025
Thank you, Cecilia. It means a lot to hear that each visit continues to meet your expectations. We’re glad the food, wine, and service stood out again, and we truly appreciate your loyalty. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Trina
Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The wine sommelier was our waiter for brunch. He was very nice. Although it took about an hour and a half to get our food and there two other parties on the patio. They were not busy inside. I had the filet mignon and poached egg and it was a bit too salty
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FAQs

The Ashby Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 1891 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

692 Federal Street, Paris, VA 20130

Dining areas

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

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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Upper Dining Room

Porch Room

Terrace

The Lawn & Garden

The Ashby Inn Reception Hall

Custom inquiry

Filet Mignon & Lobster

FILET MIGNON & EGGS

Filet Mignon & Eggs

Appetizers

Soup Du Jour$18.00

Chesapeake Oysters$22.00

Grilled Watermelon Salad$18.00

House Cured Salmon$28.00

White Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto$22.00

Main Courses

Crab Cake Benedict$35.00

Filet Mignon & Eggs$45.00

Soft Shell Crab$58.00

Ovoka Farm Wagyu Burger$35.00

Spaghettini Alla Portofino$30.00

Desserts

Artisanal Cheese Plate$25.00

Crème Brûlée$18.00

Tres Leches Tiramisu$18.00

Chocolate Mousse$18.00

Aperitif

Aperitif$18.00

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