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Dover Sole Meuniere - The Ashby Inn, Paris, VA

The Ashby Inn

4.8
4.8
1869 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
The Ashby Inn & Restaurant is fully committed to supporting the farmers and artisans that live and work in this region. Our menus represent the freshest, seasonal products that can be sourced locally from sustainable operations. The offerings will change daily dependent on what our local farmers and nature provide. Our pledge to you is to provide a quality dining experience founded on food and drink from sources we know and trust.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Organic, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–5:30 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 2:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (540) 592-3900
  • Website
    http://www.ashbyinn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brian Groose
  • Private party facilities
    The Ashby Inn & Restaurant has gained a reputation for its dining and private event space. A Terrace, landscaped gardens and spectacular views, offer one of the most beautiful settings in Northern Virginia. Our kitchen staff, both talented and imaginative, will make your private event a success.
  • Private party contact
    Alyssa Cooke: (540) 592-3900
  • Location
    692 Federal Street, Paris, VA 20130
  • Neighborhood
    Paris
  • Cross street
    Route 50 & Route 17
  • Parking details
    Parking is private and located just a few steps from the inn.
  • Entertainment
    Live music on Friday evenings during special summer hours on the terrace. Please check our website for details. www.ashbyinn.com
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Menu

December Menu

Appetizers

  • Soup Du Jour$18.00

    Chef’s Daily Preparation

    • Grilled Hearts of Romaine$18.00

      Boquerones / Parmesan Tuille / Homemade Caesar

      • Wild Mushroom Strudel$29.00

        Wild Mushrooms / Puff Pastry / Vegetable Demi

        • Homemade Gnocchi$32.00

          Aged Parmesan Foam / Black Truffles

          • Tuna Tartare$32.00

            Avocado / Tobiko / Crispy Wonton

            • Beef Carpaccio$34.00

              Caper Berries / Shaved Parmesan / Cured Egg

              • Escargot Bourguignonne$29.00

                Garlic Herb Butter / Pernod / Crostini

                • Seared Foie Gras$38.00

                  Preserved Figs / PX Sherry Reduction / Quince

                  • Osetra Caviar$199.00

                    Blinis / Crème Fraiche

                    Main Courses

                    • Scallops & Pork Belly$59.00

                      Pork Belly / Artichoke Purée / Tomato Jam

                      • Olive Oil Poached Chilean Sea Bass$70.00

                        Flageolets / Osetra Caviar / Dill Beurre Blanc

                        • Dover Sole$71.00

                          Spaghetti Squash / Brown Butter Capers Sauce

                          • King Trumpet Mushroom$39.00

                            Sweet Pea Purée / Artichoke Hearts / Chickpea Cakes

                            • Cornish Hen$39.00

                              Creamy Swiss Chard / Roasted Potatoes / Natural Jus

                              • Filet Mignon & Lobster$75.00

                                Goat Cheese Infused Potato Purée / Saffron Beurre Blanc / Winter Vegetables

                                • Cocoa Nibs Crusted Venison Rack$68.00

                                  Roasted Cipollini Onions / English Pea Purée / Raspberry-Black Pepper Jam

                                  • Braised Shortrib$59.00

                                    Vegetables Risotto / Natural Jus

                                    Desserts

                                    • Cheese & Charcuterie Plate$25.00

                                      Chef’s Selection of Artisanal Cheeses & Charcuterie

                                      • Pumpkin Panacotta$18.00

                                        Caramel Bourbon Whipped Cream / Candied Pepitas

                                        • Tres Leches Tiramisu$18.00

                                          Mascarpone Cream / Tres Leches Dacquoise

                                          • Chocolate Dome$18.00

                                            Raspberry Mousse / Chocolate Crémeux

                                            Last updated: December 6, 2024

                                            What 1,869 people are saying

                                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                            4.8
                                            4.8 based on recent ratings
                                            • 4.8Food
                                            • 4.8Service
                                            • 4.8Ambience
                                            • 4.4Value

                                            Noise • Moderate

                                            Loved For

                                            • Washington, D.C. Area

                                              Romantic

                                            • Washington, D.C. Area

                                              Contemporary American

                                            • Virginia - DC Suburbs

                                              Romantic

                                            • Virginia - DC Suburbs

                                              Contemporary American

                                            Review summary

                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                            The Ashby Inn offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "high-quality, creative food." Located in a charming historic setting, it features an "extensive wine list" and beautiful outdoor views. The menu, though limited, provides gourmet quality dishes that are "perfect for a special occasion."

                                            1,869 Reviews

                                            1. Greg

                                              Denver

                                              20 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              20 reviews

                                              Dined 3 days ago

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Enjoyed a great Christmas Eve dinner! Everything was fantastic.

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                                            2. Dawn

                                              VIP

                                              Washington DC

                                              5 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              5 reviews

                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Dover Sole is excellent. Service is great. Stephen is the best. Always a pleasure to dine at the Ashby Inn.

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                                            3. Stanley

                                              VIP

                                              Washington DC

                                              12 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              12 reviews

                                              Dined 5 days ago

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 4
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              Enjoyable 5 course tasting meal. Each course was delicious.

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                                            4. Becky

                                              Washington DC

                                              1 review

                                              5.0

                                              1 review

                                              Dined 6 days ago

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Great meal and great stay. We will come again in 2025.

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                                            5. Daniel

                                              Richmond

                                              7 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              7 reviews

                                              Dined on December 19, 2024

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              a superior dining experience, unmatched in every aspect a special occasion was made even more memorable by the service and menu selections of the Ashby Inn

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                                            6. Edward

                                              VIP

                                              Washington DC

                                              13 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              13 reviews

                                              Dined on December 17, 2024

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Food was delicious and exquisitely presented. Not your everyday food! This is the third time we have dined here and continuously amazed at the food.
                                              The Ashby InnResponded on December 18, 2024
                                              Hello Edward, We appreciated your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoy your time at The Ashby Inn & Restaurant. Our team works hard to provide an outstanding experience, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best Regards, The Ashby Team

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                                            7. Donald

                                              VIP

                                              Washington DC

                                              3 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              3 reviews

                                              Dined on December 16, 2024

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              This is not the first time we have been to the Ashby Inn. We have returned there several times over the years and we have always enjoyed excellent service and cuisine. The rooms have always been well appointed and comfortable. This visit was no exception. The location is also a big plus if you are interested in visiting Virginia wineries. Several excellent wineries are close by, such as Linden and Glen Manor Vineyards. If you bring up The Ashby Inn on Google Maps and search for nearby wineries, you will find quite a few. The north section of Shenandoah National Park is also close by. The north entrance at Front Royal is only 30 minutes from the inn.
                                              The Ashby InnResponded on December 18, 2024
                                              Dear Donald, Thank you for your glowing review! It's fantastic to know that you had a great experience. Our goal is to make every visit special, and your review reassures us that we are on the right track. Thank you, and we hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, The Ashby Team

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                                            8. Kim

                                              VIP

                                              Washington DC

                                              2 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              2 reviews

                                              Dined on December 12, 2024

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 4
                                              Lovely experience, excellent service, and we love Stephen the sommelier!

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                                            9. Amy

                                              VIP

                                              Richmond

                                              11 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              11 reviews

                                              Dined on December 7, 2024

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Wonderful charming Inn Delicious food and the most extraordinary staff that attend to every detail !
                                              The Ashby InnResponded on December 18, 2024
                                              Hello Amy, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoy your time at Ashby. We look forward to see you again soon! Sincerely, The Ashby team

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                                            10. Amy

                                              VIP

                                              Richmond

                                              11 reviews

                                              5.0

                                              11 reviews

                                              Dined on December 6, 2024

                                              1. Overall 5
                                              2. Food 5
                                              3. Service 5
                                              4. Ambience 5
                                              Delicious food Beautiful presentation Outstanding service They do everything right
                                              The Ashby InnResponded on December 18, 2024
                                              Hello Amy, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We are thrilled that you enjoy your visit. Our team strives to provide excellent service and delicious food, and it's rewarding to hear that we succeeded. We look forward to your next visit! Best Regards, The Ashby Team

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                                            FAQs

                                            The Ashby Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 1869 OpenTable diners.

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                                            2 people
                                            9:30 PM
                                            Booked 11 times today
                                            Google Map for The Ashby Inn

                                            692 Federal Street, Paris, VA 20130

                                            Additional information

                                            • Cross street
                                              Route 50 & Route 17
                                            • Neighborhood
                                              Paris
                                            • Hours of operation
                                              Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–5:30 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 2:30 pm–8:30 pm
                                            • Price
                                              $50 and over
                                            • Cuisines
                                              Contemporary American, Organic, Vegetarian / Vegan
                                            • Dining style
                                              Fine Dining
                                            • Dress code
                                              Business Casual
                                            • Parking details
                                              Parking is private and located just a few steps from the inn.
                                            • Payment options
                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                            • Executive chef
                                              Brian Groose
                                            • Entertainment
                                              Live music on Friday evenings during special summer hours on the terrace. Please check our website for details. www.ashbyinn.com
                                            • Additional
                                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
                                            • Website
                                              http://www.ashbyinn.com/
                                            • Phone number
                                              (540) 592-3900
                                            • Private party facilities
                                              The Ashby Inn & Restaurant has gained a reputation for its dining and private event space. A Terrace, landscaped gardens and spectacular views, offer one of the most beautiful settings in Northern Virginia. Our kitchen staff, both talented and imaginative, will make your private event a success.
                                            • Private party contact
                                              Alyssa Cooke: (540) 592-3900

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