The Ashby Inn

Quality doesn’t live up to the price tag. Was a bit disappointed overall.

We love The Ashby Inn. Every time we go it is a very nice evening. The food and service are amazing. Everyone is very nice and makes sure we are having a great time.

Every aspect was wonderful! The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. They thought of everything! I’d give more stars if I could

Good food, excellent service and a nice setting.

The view was beautiful, the service was wonderful and the food was delicious. We had a lovely, relaxing brunch before hiking at Sky Meadows park. I am recommending the Ashby in to all of my friends and we look forward to returning, soon!

Absolutely some of the finest food we have ever eaten. Top knotch in every respect.

This was our third visit to The Ashby Inn and Restaurant, where we were guests at the Inn and have now had five (5) wonderful dinners at their suburb restaurant. The first time was inside last Dec. The next four dinners were outside at their covered terrace open to the outside with spectacular views to the rolling hills of northern Virginia. Even with observing the safety protocols of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, the service was top notch and the ambiance of this setting was very relaxed and special. They have about twelve tables on their terrace for 2-4 people each so it is very small and low key. John, the Sommelier was very knowledgeable, especially of the local/regional Virginia wines, which we wanted to try. As others have noted, the Chef here does an excellent job with all of the appetizers and entrees that we have tried, especially with the house favorite of Dover Sole. We agree with others who have voted The Ashby Inn and Restaurant as one of the top restaurants (and B&B Inn’s) in northern Virginia. We look forward to our next return enjoyable visit and delicious meals….

My husband and I decided on the tasting menu which included four courses. The ambience and service were both outstanding and the food was delicious. Highly recommend for special occasions

one of the best dinners with the best service we've ever had.

Outstanding in every regard!

Nicely nestled into a quiet country setting with beautiful views. We had dinner for four and sat outside on the patio. Although the menu was limited, the selection was broad. Our entrees were duck, filet mignon, crab cakes and scallops. All were prepared to perfection. We had a few drinks from the full bar including Macallan 18. The wine selection was fair but only came by the glass (I like getting a bottle). The deserts were great as well. This was a special birthday ocassion and it did not disappoint. I would highly recommend and plan to visit again.

Just another wonderful dining experience at The Ashby Inn. We had wonderful selections off the main menu with the sommelier creating some wonderful pairings for us. Never a bad experience from the kitchen to the bar to the beautiful outdoor surroundings. Thank you for making our anniversary another wonderful experience.

This is the 5th or 6th time I have dined at the Ashby Inn. The entire experience is impeccable, but the food is the star. Every bite is well thought out, the right temperature and texture, and a pleasure for the palate.

A great place for a wonderful weekend away. Highly recommend.

Service and food are always fantastic. Beautiful setting with great care given to social distancing and cleanliness.

The outdoor dining space is very socially distanced. Lovely lighting and excellent service. The crab cakes were a highlight as was the peach cobbler, blackberry mint sorbet, pear salad, Dover sole, really everything. Great wines suggested by sommelier. We were so happy to have a fine dining experience for the first time in months. Highly recommend.

Lovely setting with outdoor seating. However, restaurant had a tough time accommodating a garlic allergy so could not have any appetizer except a green salad. The duck entree unfortunately was overcooked even though I asked for medium rare. The saving grace was the delightful chocolate bomb for dessert.

The Ashby is consistently excellent. The fresh seasonal selection of menu items and service (Rusty), plus the setting and scenery, make for the best of experiences.

Quaint setting overlooking the inn garden and foothills, quite patio dining. Excellent attentive staff. Appetizer and desert were the stars of the dining experience. While the entrees were a bit off, the presentations were outstanding.

Easily one of the 3 best dining experiences in greater DC area. Creative, seasonal dishes. Tasting menu is always worth doing.

37th Anniversary!

Excellent food and the wine was fabulous. We also had fantastic service!

Fabulous outdoor backdrop, like Austria in Virginia. My guest and I thought the blueberry muffins we literally the best we had ever eaten. The music was too loud, but quickly adjusted upon request. The service was excellent. Most definitely will return! A real gem!

I always love the Ashby! This is the first time we've been to a restaurant since March (due to Covid) and I was a little nervous. We felt completely safe! We ate outside on the patio with the fans on. Tables were about 10 feet apart (plenty of room to stay socially distant). The food was fabulous and the service flawless (as usual).

Although they ran out of one of the menu items we really wanted, everything else about our lunch visit was fantastic. The items we did order were great, and particularly enjoyed the chilled carrot soup. The patio seating had wonderful views and we liked our server as well.

We enjoyed an excellent relaxing meal on the outdoor patio. The service was outstanding and safety protocols were in place due to the pandemic. We would highly recommend that people enjoy this lovely restaurant!

Great food, great service - we have been coming here for years and will keep coming back! Love the Ashby!

Staff extremely friendly. Since still dealing with COVID-19 all people working had a face mask and tables spread out for social distancing.

AC broke in room so couldn’t stay overnight. Martini only half full and still charged full price. Food is amazing and service was good! Very polite and attentive staff.

Never disappoints and even more pleasant and satisfying as our first foray back to true 'dining out' since early March. Capping off a wonderful meal and impeccable service was a truly gorgeous - albeit a little breezy - Sunday with wonderful views from the covered patio. So glad to be back and looking forward to our next return very soon.

And for those interested/concerned, the staff went out of their way to provide soft assurances that our safety was their #1 priority ... temperature check on arrival, masks worn by servers and staff throughout the facility, distance seating, etc. So feel safe and assured before you indulge yourself in their wonderful food, drink and service !!

Tables a good 12 ft. apart, waitresses/staff all wearing masks. Outdoor seating on terrace only. Like the good old days, well almost.

It was the usual wonderful food, in a safe environment. We enjoyed our anniversary celebration in style!

We ventured out of quarantine for the first time since March. We chose Ashby Inn because they have a wonderful patio overlooking a gorgeous garden. Their hospitality is unparalleled! They had all tables spaced at least 6 feet, and staff wore masks. The food is delicious. We enjoyed it so much that we made another reservation for Fathers' Day brunch. We need more exceptional restaurants like The Ashby Inn in Virginia.

We enjoyed a wonderful brunch Saturday on the patio at the Ashby Inn. The service was impeccable and the food superb from start to finish. It was hard to decide what to order, but we could not have gone wrong with any item. The fresh, locally sourced ingredients certainly contribute to the quality. The setting was beautiful and the overall experience transporting. We didn’t want our dining experience to end. So, we planned our next reservation.

Everything was wonderful as always- only criticism would we for somalier to properly wear his face mask at all times to cover his hose. While we were extremely impressed by his expertise, staff need to be reminded that the most must be at all times covered.

Although the patio was not open (too early & cold), we were welcomed by many familiar faces! Thanks to John (sommelier) & waiters like Rory, Rusty & Kirsten we had a wonderful indoor brunch. Brut Rose & a muffin basket stated the feast.This chef is excellent & we were happy with all the dishes we chose. We both wisely chose asparagus soup served in handmade stoneware bowls (that should be sold in their Apothecary). Barry had a BLTC Burger w/ crispy fries while I enjoyed short ribs & polenta. The multi-layered chocolate cake & blood orange panna cotta were superb. As was the cappuccino w/ rock candy on a stick (half the size that we prefer). When the weather warms up & their garden has more than crocuses, snow drops & hellebores we will return!

Delicious food and good value for the quality. Beautiful setting.

We dined last Friday night and had a wonderful dinner. We shared a simple bottle of Prosecco and enjoyed the Frito Misto as an appetizer. It was perfect! For dinner I had the crab cakes and my husband and the filet. Both were very tasty. For dessert, my husband had the pavlova with stone fruit. It was outstanding. Not something that I would have made at home. We will return!

Wonderful and restful experience with excellent service and highest quality food at the Inn at dinner and breakfast.

My wife and I had eaten lunch before and this was our first dinner at the Ashby Inn. They had a special Valentine's menu, which was fantastic. Great wine choices available as well. Very enjoyable meal from start to finish.