The Ashby Inn

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   Joe

   Charlotte27 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Was looking forward to a fine dining experience with my wife on Valentine's weekend. My venison was excellent. However, my wife's dover sole was over cooked and dry. The server should have realized this as it was prepared tableside and should have immediately returned it to the kitchen. I know how hard it is to prepare since it is so delicate and precision is required. It is so important in a fine dining restaurant to have all the staff working together to create great guest experience. Unfortunately, this did not happen and my wife had to pass on her main course. We were comp'ed for her meal but that's not what we wanted. We wanted to have a nice meal together enjoying great food and service. Another observation is none of the staff seemed happy. All seemed to be in a bad mood or not happy to be there for some reason. Both my wife and I noticed this. So, the restaurant could be a great restaurant but fell short at least on our visit.
   

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   Tamara VIP

   Washington DC2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Very small portions. Staff acted as if they didn’t want to make changes to the dishes
   

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   Vicki VIP

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food — creative mix of flavors and ingredients! Wait staff friendly and not pretentious. Beautiful romantic setting. Our Valentine’s Day favorite!
   

   The Ashby InnResponded on 22 February 2025

   Dear Vicki, We are so happy to read your review and learn that you had a wonderful time at The Ashby Inn & Restaurant. Our team is dedicated to making every visit special, and it's great to know we met your expectations. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, The Ashby Team
   

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   Cecilia VIP

   Baltimore30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I don't understand why the Ashby Inn doesn't have a Michelin star. The food is absolutely fantastic, and the wine and pairings are perfect. Service is always excellent. What's not to love?
   

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   Iyad VIP

   Greater Boston11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The menu was creative and delicious. Our server was very attentive. Lovely meal.
   

   The Ashby InnResponded on 22 February 2025

   Dear Mr. Lyad, We are so happy to read your review and learn that you had a wonderful time at The Ashby Inn & Restaurant. Our team is dedicated to making every visit special, and it's great to know we met your expectations. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, The Ashby Team
   

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   Andrew VIP

   Washington DC12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Top tier service and excellent tasting. Thank you very much!
   

   The Ashby InnResponded on 22 February 2025

   Dear Andrew, We are so happy to read your review and learn that you had a wonderful time at The Ashby Inn & Restaurant. Our team is dedicated to making every visit special, and it's great to know we met your expectations. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, The Ashby Team
   

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   Grace VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I absolutely loved dining at The Ashby Inn Restaurant. The quiet and romantic ambience, the history, the delicious food. Everything was so wonderful. The staff was so poised and kind. I would love to go back to stay at the Inn and enjoy breakfast. 10/10!
   

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   The Ashby InnResponded on 22 February 2025

   Dear Grace, We are so happy to read your review and learn that you had a wonderful time at The Ashby Inn & Restaurant. Our team is dedicated to making every visit special, and it's great to know we met your expectations. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards, The Ashby Team
   

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   Robert

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Supreme, delightful, cozy, and attentive with the best flavors packed into comfort food.
   

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   Susan VIP

   Washington DC12 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely lunch at the Ashby Inn. The food was good overall though not great, but my husband loved his steak (even though it was well done despite rare requested). They seemed to be understaffed as one friendly person was both greeter, server and bartender. There was only one other couple dining, although a third couple was seated at one point but left after waiting a considerable time without being handed a menu. It's a pretty building and location and a nice stop if you're in the area.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food and service were amazing while we watched the snowfall peacefully. They added a subtle Happy Birthday chocolate to the dessert, which was perfect form my wife! Our waiter made an amazing impromptu Mocktail!! Excellent experience all around.
    

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