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Cafe Riggs, Washington, DC

Cafe Riggs

4.7 (176)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
900 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
In the grand tradition of French cuisine, Café Riggs presents a contemporary American brasserie that reimagines classic dishes within a vibrant setting.

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

Menu

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What 176 people are saying

Cafe Riggs reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for special occasions

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Lively

  • District of Columbia

    Good for special occasions

  • District of Columbia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Riggs offers a delightful dining experience in a "beautiful space" with "attentive service" and "excellent food." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" servers and the restaurant's "incredible" ambiance. The beef bourguignon is a standout dish. Ideal for both casual and special occasions, it's a "dependable dining option" in Penn Quarter.
176 Reviews

  1. Mort VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our experience was perfect. My wife and I shared a 6-shrimp cocktail and a beet salad. She had onion soup for her entree; I had the beef bourguignon. Her soup was very rich and cheesy; my beef was tender and hearty. We also had a baguette and a bottle of wine. I finished with 3 scoops of sorbet. The service was impeccable. The ambience was comfortable. The must was perfect. We will definitely be back!

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  2. Christina VIP

    Las Vegas23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful. Our waitress was no where to be found the entire time.

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  3. Xingtong VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Reception was poor considering the high-end vibe the restaurant has. We had reservation and entered from the hotel’s side and sent a text as instructed when making the reservation (which is weird enough) then… were just left unattended there for quite some time. Eventually grabbed someone and learned that the reception is at the other side…the girl there was also cold and led us to the smallest table while parties the same size with ours who arrived later were all led to the booth-like tables (until they were filled). I hope it’s not about race. Food had decent size (we definitely ordered too much not knowing that). Beef bourguignon was excellent. Others were good too. The nitpick is I wouldn’t call trout roes caviar. On the other hand service was a bit slow. I can even see how the neighboring table was waiting anxiously same as us 😂

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  4. Neela

    Mobile2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful space, good fresh food, attentive service. Quite pricey. Filled with tourists bc its in a hotel

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  5. Jeffrey VIP

    Washington DC361 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Alway very good options from the kitchen. Isiah provided warm service. Dependable dining option in Penn Quarter.

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  6. joel VIP

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son and I traveled to Washington, D.C. for a quick 24-hour trip. He introduced me to breakfast at Cafe Riggs. From the minute I walked in, I knew this would be an awesome experience. The service was outstanding and the food was incredibly fresh and delicious. We will be back!

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  7. Robert

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The evening was great from start to finish. Very attentive service and excellent food.

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  8. Logan

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 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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  9. Brian

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 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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  10. Jeffrey VIP

    Washington DC361 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 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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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 176 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Penn Quarter

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Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Cafe Riggs

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.
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