Cafe Riggs

4.5

161 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Good for business meals
Charming
Kid-friendly

In the grand tradition of French cuisine, Café Riggs presents a contemporary American brasserie that reimagines classic dishes within a vibrant setting.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 10:00 am–1:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 788-2800
Website
https://www.riggsdc.com/eat-drink/cafe-riggs/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Wolfgang Birk
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Boardroom is perfect for gatherings of 8 to 16 guests. Our Semi-Private Dining Room is an elevated option for dinner parties and small receptions for up to 30 guests. Lounge or Bar bookings also available. Please contact reservations@caferiggs.com for more information.

Location
900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
9th and F Streets
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro Center 0.2 MilesGallery Place - Chinatown 0.2 MilesArchives - Navy Memorial - Penn Quarter 0.3 Miles
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Kid-friendly
Washington, D.C. Area
Good for groups
Washington, D.C. Area
Hot spot
Washington, D.C. Area
Great for fine wines
District of Columbia
Kid-friendly
District of Columbia
Good for groups
District of Columbia
Healthy
District of Columbia
Hot spot
District of Columbia
Great for fine wines
District of Columbia
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Riggs offers an elegant ambiance and excellent service, providing a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "superb oysters" and "fabulous dinner" in the hotel restaurant. While some dishes may vary in seasoning, the mussels and atmosphere consistently impress. The staff is attentive, ensuring a delightful visit.

161 Reviews

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Gela
VIP
San Francisco
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 24, 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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John
Cincinnati
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 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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Marc
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 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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JK
VIP
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elegant ambiance with perfect steak and salmon presentation!
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Steve
Denver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Music in the bar was as loud as a nightclub. Made talking impossible. .
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Faith
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to Riggs Cafe for my 21st birthday and I was not disappointed at all, everything was perfect! I really liked the atmosphere and the aesthetics of the place and let's not talk about the very good food! My server was Chris, he was very kind and attentive. I will come back very soon!!!
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Kevin
Washington DC
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal and service except we told them when we sat down at 6:00 that we had theater tickets at 7:30 three blocks away so they needed to make sure whatever we ordered could arrive in with plenty of time to make the play. But our entrees did not come out until 6:55 and we had to wolf it down to make the play. I suggest going elsewhere if you can't spend at least two hours at dinner.
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Kathleen
VIP
New Mexico
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
it was freezing cold, being directly in front of the air conditioner, but our very kind server Victor arranged to move us to the next table, and he took very good care of us!
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Sharon
Treasure Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Riggs Hotel is probably a not so hidden gem!! They are literally over the top in the service area. From check in, to the door assistant "Coach", to the waitstaff Alexandre and Isaac, to the events planner Charles, everyone assisted our group of 13 magnificently. Dinner in the hotel restaurant was fabulous. Recommend highly.
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Nina
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the space, location, ambience, service. Love that you readily sub salad with salmon burger. There could be more healthy, up-to-date food options. I always get salmon.
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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 4.5 stars by 161 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Cross street
9th and F Streets
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 10:00 am–1:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro Center 0.2 MilesGallery Place - Chinatown 0.2 MilesArchives - Navy Memorial - Penn Quarter 0.3 Miles
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Wolfgang Birk
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.riggsdc.com/eat-drink/cafe-riggs/
Phone number
(202) 788-2800
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Boardroom is perfect for gatherings of 8 to 16 guests. Our Semi-Private Dining Room is an elevated option for dinner parties and small receptions for up to 30 guests. Lounge or Bar bookings also available. Please contact reservations@caferiggs.com for more information.

Cafe Riggs

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 161 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Riggs offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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