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Cafe Riggs, Washington, DC

Cafe Riggs

4.7
4.7
168 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
In the grand tradition of French cuisine, Café Riggs presents a contemporary American brasserie that reimagines classic dishes within a vibrant setting.

Additional information

  • Location
    900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Phone number
    (202) 788-2800
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Bar Daily 10:00–01:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–18:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Wolfgang Birk

Private dining

Menu

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What 168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for groups

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Hot spot

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for fine wines

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Romantic

  • District of Columbia

    Good for groups

  • District of Columbia

    Hot spot

  • District of Columbia

    Neighbourhood gem

  • District of Columbia

    Great for fine wines

  • District of Columbia

    Romantic

  • District of Columbia

    Good for special occasions

  • District of Columbia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Riggs offers "beautiful dining" with "wonderful food" and "amazing service." The venue has a chic vibe, perfect for cocktails and special occasions. Guests rave about "attentive staff" and "delicious" dishes like the Chicken Avocado Club. While some mention noise levels and slow service, overall experiences are "fabulous" and highly recommended.
168 Reviews

  1. Logan

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my girlfriend went out for date night and our server James was Fantastic, service was great, food was great. We then left our jackets with the coat check and went downstairs to Silver Lyan where the drinks were excellent. Great experience!

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  2. Brian

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service from the host to our server and later in the evening the bartenders was outstanding! On our next visit to DC we will definitely be making reservations.

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  3. Jeffrey

    Washington DC359 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A very nice blend of bar and restaurant. Service was professional and friendly. Some Capitals fans and business types together.

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  4. Matthew VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service is amazing.

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  5. raphael

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went as a family of 5 for a birthday dinner. The overall experience was amazing… there were however an abundant amount of trump supporters everywhere which was a big ick! (Try to avoid coming here around any political event to avoid this) But either way had nothing to do with the amazing service Tyler provided while we dined here. I try to come here everytime im in the city! Definitely recommend trying as much as you can, also don’t pass up on dessert! The Toffee pudding had me in a choke hold 10/10!

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  6. MICHAELA

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will absolutely be back. It isn't often that a hotel restaurant blows me out of the water, but I would argue Cafe Riggs is one of the best restaurants in the area. Our server was phenomenal. He mastered the right amount of attentiveness and personability without being oppressive. The food was fantastic, and the ambiance was incredible...I could carry on. I also believe a manager or food & beverage staffer came over to check on us while refilling water. This is my new favorite place in DC. Also, their uniform is too cute; I want one of their denim shirts, ha.

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  7. Brian VIP

    Washington DC36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful breakfast, great atmosphere, interesting history…fluffy pancakes , attentive service.

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  8. Gela VIP

    San Francisco38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Thanksgiving menu had several welcome choices for the prix fixe menu. Our table had salmon and short ribs. Both were great. The couscous with the salmon was slightly undercooked but the salmon was perfect. Service was good. The appetizer salad course was good as well. Scallops were perfectly cooked and the salad very fresh and nicely presented.

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  9. John VIP

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Cancelled my reservation within minutes of starting. Extremely unprofessional and ruined the evening plans. Beware.

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  10. Marc

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dining experience! My wife, son and I enjoyed the food and the service was exceptional!

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FAQs

Cafe Riggs offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 788-2800.

Cafe Riggs is rated 4.7 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Cafe Riggs

900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (202) 788-2800
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Bar Daily 10:00–01:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–18:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Wolfgang Birk
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