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   Vtown

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food and atmosphere!! I love this place!!!

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   JoAnnC

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   What a quaint little place - Big surprise inside - The chef prepares food that is elegant with a beautiful presentation. We had the perfect service from Marco! Make a reservation you it will not disappoint!

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   Cheryl

   Detroit

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and ambiance. A little out of the way gem.

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   WildwoodResident

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   All the etaff are very kind and considerate. Food was absolutely delicious (especially carrot and ginger soup and the veal chop, and the omelet and the benedict).Benedict. Highly recommend if you are in the area. I think they were training up some new young staff, so the service was very good, but a work in progress.

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   MRC20155

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food and service was great. Took my wife there for her birthday she loved it.

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   MIkeH

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Dining at the Ashby Inn was the perfect outing for our anniversary.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Baltimore

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 26, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We went for our anniversary. The wait staff was sure to congratulate us, it said Happy Anniversary on the menu, and we got a signed copy of the menu from the chef. Those little touches combined with the amazing food made it such a delightful experience. We enjoyed the tasting menu with the wine pairing. Highly recommend.

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   ShaunE

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 23, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The dining experience was absolutely amazing. A must do!

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   Meli

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 22, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fabulous food, amazing service. Truly a lovely and delicious evening. Would absolutely dine here again.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    We visited the Ashby for a belated Valentine’s Day dinner. We chose the Chef’s Tasting Menu and added on the $110 wine pairing. The wine pairing is the main reason for the less than 5* review. For $110 we really felt like they could have chosen better wines. The Chardonnay served with the Butter Poached Lobster was so light we really questioned whether or not it was water. Save for a very slight taste on the finish it had zero taste at all. My husband’s red wine, served with the lamb, was also barely drinkable… other than that all of the dishes were wonderful except for my Sea Bass. I expected a beautiful little piece of Sea Bass filet but was served a flat piece that you can tell came from closer to the tail. I’ve always found those pieces to have a fishier taste and it was too fishy for me to eat. The creme brûlée was a fantastic finish though. We love chefs tasting menus and wine paired dinners but overall we didn’t feel that the experience was worth the price this time. If we did come back I think we would order off the regular menu and choose our own bottle of wine.

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    PFVEMV

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just a wonderful experience, as always. The service was top notch and the food was delicious. Of special note is the superb selection of wines and a most knowledgeable and helpful Sommelier, Stephen. Definitely worth a special trip.

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    IsaacS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service. We stayed the night there as well and the room was nice and cozy.

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    debbie

    Richmond

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    In a lovely part of Virginia you find the original homes from early 1800’s and a lovely inn with interesting, creative food. The meshing of flavors leave any diner feeling satiated in fine dining experience.

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    CMEllison

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Fantastic service, excellent wine, and quality food. The portion sizes were just right and each dish was unique but not overwhelming.

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    dogsngolf

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place.

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    Lizziemac60

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    We’ve been wanting to come to the Ashby iInn for sometime because we heard and read very good things and it suffice it to say it was disappointing. Very pricey for very little food. The food was mediocre and while our server was great the friendliness of the rest of the staff was lacking. Additionally we waited almost 15 minutes to be waited and served in their tap room. We were the only ones in there and finally decided to leave. We rarely give poor reviews but unfortunately this did not meet any standard that we are used to. We most likely will not be back.

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    Carol

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The chef’s tasting menu was fantastic. The wine pairing was exceptional!

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    Donald

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Home-made truffle pasta spectacular! Mixed berry cobbler fantastic! Creme Brulee forgettable. Sommelier was very attentive and responded magnificently to my requests.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wait staff was very good and the food was excellent!

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went for to celebrate a family birthday and we were not disappointed. Excellent service in a lovely setting with delicious food, what more could one ask for.

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    DamonDDS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    Inattentive and aloof server coupled with bland and cold food made for a forgetful experience.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience1

    Very disappointed. Have been going to Ashby Inn for special events for years with amazing experiences. Sadly this experience was sub par. The menu was uninspiring and offered no filet as an entree as has been on the menu consistently. No signature/seasonal cocktails which has been the norm in the past. No green salad on the menu either. Usually we receive a chef sample mini bite/appetizer - no more. Reluctantly, we chose entrees that were very lackluster 0ur halibut was dry. For the increase in prices since Covid, the portions were extremely small and very overpriced. I was offered a 4 oz appetizer for $175 if I wanted to have steak. We had to make a special request to speak to the sommelier, where in the past their services were offered as we perused the menu. ON the positive side, the dessert - a berry cobbler - was good. The waiter was pleasant and our food was delivered promptly. FInally, we were seated at a table next to the bathroom and the waiter station. Very noisy with servers dropping bottles of wine right next to us and over hearing their internal conversations between wait staff, and guests complaining about their accommodation. We made a reservation a week in advance and the restaurant did not seem busy and was offered no other seating options in one of the dining rooms that were less noisy.

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    Helene

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Cute inn for a meal. Great food and wine selection

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    Amh4321

    New England

    18 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall1food5service2ambience4

    We were charged $58 (yes $58) for a plain butter pasta for our children!!!! (same price as the truffle version). We didn’t say anything but found it very disappointing!!!

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    GabyF

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great service and wonderful chefs tasting menu! Each dish was amazing! We would recommend for a special occasion!

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    LindaC

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was absolutely amazing. Everyone was so attentive to details. Totally enjoyed our experience.

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    MarkR

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great evening, service was outstanding, especially Farak. Food was fantastic, great menu.

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    elizabethk

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was memorably delicious! Fantastic venue for a celebration or intimate dinner for two.

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    StephanieL

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have been going to the Ashby Inn for many years. It is a charming setting with delicious cuisine both for dinner and for the included breakfast. We are fans!

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    IanC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always enjoy our time at the Ashby Inn - lovely place and the food is really good.

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    JaniceV

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Our visit was lovely. The dinner was pretty good. My husband enjoyed the duck. I had the spare ribs which were tender. Our server was very attentive.

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    SusanW

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Some of the best, tastiest food in the entire Northern Virginia region. A little gem! Service was extraordinary; we enjoyed chatting with the wait staff and learned a lot about the food, wine, and coffee. The French press coffee was REALLY good; coffee at breakfast not quite.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Have enjoyed our dining experiences and look forward to the upcoming seasonal menu change.

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    ClarkC

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Great food but a bit pricey. Presentation of food was outstanding as was the service.

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    Jena

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    The waiter was very rude and unfriendly. The food was over-priced.

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    AliceR

    Anchorage

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely fabulous food and service, every time. Just a tad bit expensive.

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    Amanda

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The atmosphere is as charming as you would imagine a Virginia Inn to be....warm and delightful. Service was excellent. Staff never intrusive but always discreetly, artfully doing their job. Our meals were as always incredibly delicious. Presentation was lovely and if no one had been there I might have considered licking up the tiny bits of Dover Sole remaining on my plate ! Wines were excellent. I highly recommend.

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    Baba

    Richmond

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Very expensive. We were still hungry after eating a full meal.

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    CarlC

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent, creative choices for both dinner and breakfast. Service was impeccable. Prices in line with the quality of menu. Lovely setting, quiet.

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    JayP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience4

    The Ashby Inn is a highly rated restaurant. However, dinner on the occasion of our 22d Anniversary was just whelming…not over or under, just whelming.

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