The Riggsby

There were 4 of us on Easter Sunday eve, celebrating a birthday. Our server (and I'm so sorry I forgot his name but I believe begins with an M) and the manager - along with the backup server were absolutely stupdendous!!! They were attentive, fun, on point, and because of the birthday celebration went above and beyond to please us. It was a great eve. Food was fabo. Thank you Riggsby!

The Maryland style crab cakes eggs Benedict on the brunch menu was underwhelming. We were surprised to see it come out from the kitchen as a deep fried crab cake. In addition, since it was Easter Sunday, the brunch menu was condensed to a handful of their items paired with an appetizer for $45 per person. At first it seemed like a good deal but after tasting the eggs Benedict, we thought otherwise. I would like to return for the dinner menu, as those options seem to have better reviews. I will say that the cocktails were made exceptionally well.

Unbelievable drinks, food and service. This place is spot on. And it has such a cool, Art Deco vibe. A hidden gem! Thank you katarina (hostess) and Adam (manager) for making it such a special evening. Xo

great atmosphere, good service, music was a bit loud so hard to have a conversation, but they kindly turned it down for us, so all good.

Awesome brunch!

Did not feel rushed at all which i find uncommon in dc restaurants. Lovely staff and diverse brunch menu

I love this restaurant, and I would go there again, but things were off this time. The appetizer arrived with the entrees, and we were charged for a full bottle of wine, when we had ordered a half bottle. This was rectified, however. Still a great place to dine.

I give The Riggsby an A+...the chef prepares elegant yet satisfying food with extreme care. The staff, including our waiter, Karim and manager, Adam take the time to make sure your meal is a happy experience at every level. I highly recommend the apps we had: the lightly smoked trout had a delicate, fresh flavor and the jalapeno goat cheese cromesquis, although lightly breaded and fried weren't heavy and had just subtle hints of bacon and jam. Do not skip the homemade potato chips! The dip is to die for! We had room for the mains, even with a slice of the freshest bread imaginable! My housemade pasta with lobster was loaded with moist chunks of lobster. My husband's Wellington special was perfectly cooked, tender and subtly flavored so as not to detract from the beef. Believe it or not, we managed to eat two homemade desserts! The strawberry shortcake, prepared right at our table, featured a light warmed and buttery cake. The pot brownie sundae, filled with bits of crisp candy and molten sauce is a chocolate lover's dream come true! Make it a point to hit this place when in D.C.

Just great.

Pricey, average American food - not worth visiting.

The experience was great. The service,friendliness and hospitality was phenomenal. It was just lovely. We will definitely be visiting this restaurant again.

You would never know you’re in a hotel at The Riggsby! Our food was pretty good but the service was a tad slow considering it wasn’t that busy when we got there. Overall, excellent neighborhood gem!

After a rocky previous visit to Riggsby, one of our favorite DC restaurants, we were rewarded with a great evening. The Riggsby wait staff and management redeemed themselves nobly.

I've been to the Riggsby before and had a wonderful time. However, this last time the kitchen messed up our food. I was also poured a wine that had turned and tasted horrible. My wife's lamb shank and my duck was like warm. It was a real disappointment.

Brunch menu is a little complicated - “champagne breakfast” just meant we bought a bottle of champagne and had to purchase additional juices separately. Received orange juice that was off and waitress treated us as though we were being overly fussy when we asked to return the juice. Overall, decent food but might be a little overrated.

Very good dinner, attentive service, club like atmosphere.

It was a spur of the moment lunch decision, but we enjoyed the Riggsby weekday lunch very much (we had been there for dinner previously. Our waitress was well-informed about the menu and wine selections. I enjoyed an entrée while my wife had soup and an appetizer; both were prepared perfectly and tasted great! We plan to return for weekend brunch and possibly a weekday breakfast as well. Both those menus looked attractive.

I ordered the Lobster pasta special, which was delicious, a good portion but pricey and a bit too cold for my taste. I think the my plate may have been sitting out a bit while the other plates for our party were prepared. Overall, the service was great and it has a cool, retro ambiance. Would go again for sure.

Food was good, service was beyond terrible. Likely to not return or recommend.

What a fantastic spot--stylish, wonderful food, interesting menu, cool bar, incredible service. We will definitely be back to try everything on the menu we missed because it was so hard to choose!

A sophisticated throwback to the 1950s, as it may have looked to people of some means. Oysters, iceberg lettuce wedge with blue cheese. Much of the menu is more modern and European inspired, but the core is American in style. The place was bustling, unusual for a hotel restaurant in a neighborhood with many choices. Our evening was on the pricey side, but maybe we just made the tempting choices.

We’d not been impressed the two times we had been for brunch, but a friend said we should give dinner a chance here. Our waiter was wonderful. The ambiance was good. The food was not that great, but the portions were decent. For the amount of money the entrees are, the food should taste better. Three of us (with one drink each), one appetizer to share, and one entree each, paid over $180. We live around the corner and would rather pay much less than that for the dozens of restaurants that are in the same neighborhood.

Had been on my list for some time and for good reason. The food/ambiance/service all first rate. Had Schnitzel and Chateaubriand on the menu that night -- who does that stuff anymore. Excellent. One sour note for me. There was a young man in the house that night in a wife beater tank top. Realize things are different these days but really!!

Excellent excellent! Everyone from the bartenders to wait staff were fantastic and friendly and fun! Food was awesome! Paula was the best we appreciate all she did for us!

Great restaraunt and even better staff. The restaurant didn't seem vwry kid friendly at first bur definitely catered to my needs of having a 9 month old as well. All around great experience.

Really great dinner with clients. We enjoyed it. Thanks!

I love the vibe but frankly the food wasn't as hot as it should have been and our waiter disappeared at one point. Not the best visit I've had there.

We celebarated a family dinner together. The staff was wonderful to us - the food was great. We were with our mothers who are hard of hearing and they did great. We full enjoyed ourselves.

Excellent as always

Great food and service, but I thought it was a little too expensive. We paid $18 for a glass of wine- I felt that was way too high.

We absolutely love the Riggsby. We frequent the weekend brunch here. The mimosa box and half priced bubbles are a sure way to ensure that you enjoy your meal. The food is good. The breakfast burrito is huge but a great go to for food. The staff are always friendly and attentive. The restaurant decor is awesome. Whether it's just two or a group this place is a great brunch location.

We absolutely loved The Riggsby! We started at the bar and Nolan was great at suggesting cocktails and creating one's that suited our tastes. Sammy was amazing at explaining the dishes we asked about and because of his detail and passion for the food we took many of his suggestions. The Lamb Shank was a suggestion he made and I am happy to say that I am glad I ordered it! So succulent and seasoned perfectly... the meat literally fell off the bone! The other entrees ordered were the Veal Schnitzel special, the chicken and the pasta & clams. Portions were large so goodie bags went home with us. I would highly recommend The Riggsby and will definitely return!

Excellent food, service and ambiance. Definitely worth a try!

Gorgeous decor and speakeasy vibe. Went for brunch and omelet was “ok” . Have gone and ordered from dinner menu and had more tasty options. Great drinks/cocktails. They make a great gin martini.

Steak and eggs were over-cooked. Should’ve be medium but I got a medium-well. Good ambiance though

Excellent from cocktails to appetizers to entrees. So comfortable

Seems like it'd be better for drinks. Food was a little greasy for my taste and nothing spectacular, but definitely a good place and will probably go back!

Great spot for brunch! Plenty of options to choose from, and they even offer daily specials. The ambiance is great -- very open inside. The noise level never gets too much even though the tables are kind of close together.

It was overpriced for the quality of the meal. There are far better restaurants nearby charging half the price.

Our family of four dined the day after Valentines Day for our family celebration. Although parking was tricky on a Friday night, we enjoyed the key hole entry and the hostesses greeted us kindly. We had a wonderful round table in the corner with a great view of the room. The restaurants is beautifully decorated. We ordered rounds of wine and martinis which were delicious but we did send back one glass of wine for lipstick on the glass. We started with the deviled eggs, chips and croquettes which we thought were delicious. Our entrees took a bit of time to come out but we thought the food was specially prepared and tasty. For dessert, we ordered the cookies, chocolate cake and brownie in a pot. The brownie and cookies were our favorites. Overall, we loved our experience and look forward to coming back.