The Riggsby
Dupont Circle, Washington DC
Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book The Riggsby for a polished D.C. supper-club mood: classic American comfort, a bar-led room, and enough atmosphere for dates, client dinners, or private celebrations. It is stronger for social evenings and group occasions than for diners chasing awards or a chef-driven tasting format.
About The Riggsby
Is The Riggsby worth booking in Washington, D.C.? Yes if the meal calls for American cooking in a smart-casual setting at about $75 per person. With the details available, the strongest reason to book is direct: the menu includes recognizable signature dishes rather than a highly specific format.
The known facts are limited, so the safest way to evaluate The Riggsby is by the essentials: American cuisine, smart casual dress, and a $75-per-person price point. The signature dishes include Jimmy's chopped salad, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Lobster Ravioli, Schnitzel alla Holstein, Ned's Most Favorite Pork Chop, and Roast Chicken.
Book for familiar American dishes, not extras
The kitchen’s lane is American, with named dishes that give the clearest sense of what to expect: Jimmy's chopped salad, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Lobster Ravioli, Schnitzel alla Holstein, Ned's Most Favorite Pork Chop, and Roast Chicken.
That makes The Riggsby a practical choice for diners who want American cuisine and a smart-casual meal in Washington, D.C. It is not possible, from the information here, to make stronger claims about the room, beverage program, service format, or private dining.
Use the basics to decide
The Riggsby is easiest to recommend when the table wants American cuisine, a smart-casual dress code, and a meal around the $75-per-person mark. Those details make it a clear fit for a straightforward Washington, D.C. meal.
For comparison, Ris and Unconventional Diner are other Washington, D.C. options to consider depending on the tone of the meal. For broader planning, use Our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide.
Bottom line: book The Riggsby when American cuisine, smart-casual dress, and signature dishes like Rigatoni alla Vodka, Lobster Ravioli, Schnitzel alla Holstein, Ned's Most Favorite Pork Chop, and Roast Chicken fit the occasion. If you need a more specific hook beyond those details, compare it with other Washington, D.C. dining rooms before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- 2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- theriggsby.com
- Phone
- +1 202-956-6650
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined yet approachable retro supper-club atmosphere with art deco-inspired design, a swanky bar that is the heartbeat of the room, cozy fireplace and plush seating, aiming to feel like a small European hotel lobby with glamorous cocktail-party energy.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2015
Signature Dishes
- Jimmy's chopped salad
- Rigatoni alla Vodka
- Lobster Ravioli
- Schnitzel alla Holstein
- Ned's Most Favorite Pork Chop
- Roast Chicken
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States
Planning details
Location
2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if this does not fit
If the goal is American cooking at a lower price tier, book Ris. If the group wants a more casual, less dressed-up American meal, choose Unconventional Diner.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Ris is the easier value comparison: American, $$, and a more direct neighborhood-restaurant choice for diners who want comfort without leaning into a swanky bar scene. The Riggsby costs more and feels more occasion-oriented, so choose it when ambiance and cocktails are central to the night.
Unconventional Diner is better for a casual American meal with lower ceremony and simpler group logistics. The Riggsby is the stronger pick for a dressed-up dinner, private dining, or a table that wants to linger over martinis and Negronis.
Booking difficulty is listed as easy for The Riggsby, which helps its case for planned groups. Ris and Unconventional Diner remain better cross-shops when price sensitivity matters more than room energy.
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Compare The Riggsby
Compared with nearby American options
Against Ris, The Riggsby is the more dressed-up, bar-forward decision. Ris fits a lower-key American dinner at $$, while The Riggsby asks the diner to value atmosphere, cocktails, and a more polished occasion feel.
Against Unconventional Diner, the choice is about tone. Unconventional Diner is better for casual American comfort and easier price control; The Riggsby is better for smart-casual groups, private dining, and nights where the bar is part of the plan.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Riggsby worth the price?
Yes, if you want American cuisine in Washington, D.C. at about $75 per person and the signature dishes appeal to you. The clearest menu signals are Jimmy's chopped salad, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Lobster Ravioli, Schnitzel alla Holstein, Ned's Most Favorite Pork Chop, and Roast Chicken. If you are comparing other options, Ris and Unconventional Diner may also be worth considering.
Is The Riggsby good for a special occasion?
It can work for a special occasion if the group wants American cuisine, a smart-casual dress code, and a meal centered on the confirmed signature dishes. The information supports a Washington, D.C. meal, not a claim about a specific celebration package or private-room setup. Ris is another Washington, D.C. option to compare for a different occasion meal.
Can The Riggsby accommodate groups?
For planning, use the known basics: The Riggsby serves American cuisine, is priced around $75 per person, and has a smart-casual dress code. For another Washington, D.C. comparison, Unconventional Diner may be useful to consider.
What should I wear to The Riggsby?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose neat clothing that fits a smart-casual American restaurant in Washington, D.C.
Can I eat at the bar at The Riggsby?
If that matters to your plans, confirm directly with the restaurant before booking. The confirmed basics are American cuisine, smart casual dress, and a $75-per-person price point.
