The Riggsby

Some of THE best French toast I've ever had with wonderful service in an amazing atmosphere. This restaurant makes me want to stay at the Carlyle. Frech toast was so delicious. Nice and custard-like in the center and tasty toasty on the outside. Coffee was good and hot and continuously topped off by the helpful and friendly staff. Can't wait to come back for more breakfast and lunch and dinner and cocktails.

This place is located inside of a hotel and has an old-school fine dining vibe to it. It's a great place to go if you're a fan of wines. The menu is very diverse with excellent seafood and meat options for both starters and entrees. I wasn't very impressed by any of the starters that I shared amongst my party, but my entrée was beyond excellent. Their Australian lamb chops is such a well-balanced meal. There's tons of flavor with a good amount of fat and acidity. I'd come back just to have this dish again. Service was also very friendly. It'll make for a pricey dinner once you add multiple courses and drinks, which I don't mind if I'm having an amazing dining experience. The Riggsby gave me 70% of an amazing experience, so I wouldn't deter anybody from giving them a try.

What a pleasent surprise in the neighborhood. Had to run a errand ( charge the car) lol and decided to grab a early brunch. Atmosphere is throwback 40's-50's. Great bar. Very good service. Price point with a bloody Mary $$. Had to spice up the Mary but was still well made. Enjoyed it. Would go back again next time with a few friends for sure.

The Riggsby was the perfect place for a cozy Valentine's dinner. The food was tastefully prepared...lobster bisque starter and squab and sweet potato puree for the main paired with a mild burgundy wine made for a delicious feast. The atmosphere is cozy but still lively with the rhythmic shaking of martinis being made...all the while lulling guests to a nice happy place!

Through the keyhole door find a hotel restaurant that defies your expectations of a hotel restaurant. Everything from apps to desert we're delicious. Classics like fried calamari are made unique with cornmeal crust and remoulade sauce. They were also very willing to split dishes which is not typical.

My boyfriend and I went to the Rigsby for Valentine's day. The place was very charming and classy. Not the fancy tapas place so common in DC. There was a set menu with Lobster soup, seafood platter, pasta with crab, red wine risotto and beef, beef Wellington (in a crust with mushrooms, potatoes and puree) and a set of small deserts. Everything was delicious! The waiters were wonderful too. It is one of the best restaurants I went to in DC