Review is for the Inn. We stayed for 2 nights for our anniversary in April. Quaint historic inn located in the small town of Paris VA. Very clean. Quiet area. Comfortable beds and fluffy towels. We stayed in the School House. Our room had a covered balcony overlooking the garden area. We also had a fireplace, 2 chairs, window seat desk and stocked mini fridge. There were 2 steps up into room from the hallway after entering the room and then the same steps from the room to the bathroom. Parking spots right in front of schoolhouse. Short walk to main inn where breakfast was. Hot Breakfast was included. We will stay again read more

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We've been to the Ashby Inn 3 times now and we love it!! It's just about an hour from DC, which makes it an easy and quick get away for the weekend. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable. Our favorites are the king rooms in the schoolhouse. The Lafayette room for example. The room is quite large, with a king bed, a cute balcony and beautiful view of the grounds. The Ashby Inn has a pretty incredible restaurant. I'm shocked it doesn't have a Michelin star. We had the tasting menu this weekend and it was fantastic!! Every dish was plated beautifully. And even more delicious. Some standouts were the tuna tartare, crispy branzino and amazing mousse desserts. Breakfast is included and it's very good as well. They serve their amazing croissants with fruit and your entree. I like the Full Ashby because you get a bit of everything - eggs, potatoes, bacon and veggies. It's pricey for sure, which is why I see an older clientele when we go, but worth every penny!! read more

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My family came to Ashby Inn for a holiday meal. The view of the mountains was beautiful and very cozy on a cold and snowy winter day. The food was good but it was a little too salty for me. The dessert on the other hand was very good. It was like a pumpkin cheesecake with a mascarpone-like filling. The servers were very kind and accommodating and I recommend coming here for a special occasion. read more

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Yet another incredible meal at Ashby Inn. This time we were lucky enough to stay overnight at the School House. We cannot tell you how much we appreciate the team at Ashby Inn. David, Rusty, Stephen and Chef Brian always make the perfect evening meal and now we also experienced Marie's delicious breakfast too. Would recommend the Ashby experience to everyone! read more

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Stephen's service was first rate. The food absolutely delicious. This restaurant was the ideal venue for celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary. My wife enjoyed the Crab Cakes Benedict with Potatoes and I the Filet Mignon with Egg, Spinach, and Potatoes. Each member of our family enjoyed their meals tremendously. read more

Ashby Inn & Restaurant - Crab Cakes Benedict w/ Potatoes - New American Near Me - Paris, Virginia

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The mushroom strudel was amazing! As was the Venison and Beef Royale. The customer service was on point without being intrusive. Lovely restaurant - will go again often. read more

Ashby Inn & Restaurant - Mushroom Strudel - New American Near Me - Paris, Virginia

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We've been staying at the Ashby for years! It is one of our favorite places to stay and to dine! Relaxing, peaceful and beautiful! The staff is wonderful, the rooms are clean and inviting, and you can't beat the views! read more

Been going to the restaurant here for years. But recently stayed at the inn for the first time. First, let's talk about the food. Dinner or brunch are great options here. Recommend sitting outside if the temps permit, as the views are amazing. The menu moves with the seasons and generally includes a mix of meat and fish dishes. We have found that they do amazing things with salmon, duck and steak in particular. Also any soup we have ever had there has been great. Desserts are next level good and the wine list is extensive, including great local options from Linden, Glen Manor and Boxwood. Menus can be found here https://www.ashbyinn.com/menu-reservations Service has always been great and the price point is reasonable given the quality and overall experience. Reservations are recommended via Open Table. Bottom line: if you want a high end experience or a romantic meal with the spouse this is the place to go. Now for the inn: there are six amazing rooms in the Main House that will make you feel like nobility. While the rooms have an old school look and feel, including a canopied four-poster bed in the room we stayed in, they still have wifi and a smart tv with streaming. A country breakfast is included. Details here https://www.ashbyinn.com/paris-va-bed-and-breakfast Price point is very reasonable given the quality of the rooms and experience, especially considering what you would pay for far less in DC itself. Reservations can be made via their website at https://secure.thinkreservations.com/ashbyinn/reservations? read more

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Finally had the opportunity to visit Ashby Inn and the experience exceeded out expectation! We went for brunch on a beautiful Saturday and sat outside on their patio overlooking breath taking view! The service was excellent and all our dishes came out tasty and beautifully presented. The pictures were only a few shots of what I had but we also had their cheese platter and filet and eggs. We hope to be back again for their fixed menu and wine pairing. Highly recommend! read more

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Love the restaurant and food was great. Had the tasting menu and I was not disappointed. Unfortunately I posted individual pictures in Google and forgot to post in Yelp before deleting. Seared foie gras was on the menu. Loved it. read more

Note to self, don't go for one the prix fixe holiday dinners, major let down and 575$ later, will be back in the spring for normal menu. Have worked in industry so should have know better. Desserts were frozen solid, tisk tisk Ashby. Foie gras was cold! read more

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We stayed at the Ashby Inn and dined in the restaurant. The room was large with an ample balcony. The view is wonderful. The weather was warm and mild for both dinner and breakfasts on the patio--exquisite. The dinner meal was excellent and service professional and personable. Breakfast included freshly baked croissants, fresh orange juice and an array of items nicely done. The experience of excellent food, open air and outstanding views was a very special pleasure--will certainly return. read more

Fantastic food and service. Loved the accompany the restaurant Just an amazing evening

Stopped by for brunch before visiting the wineries. The patio is lovely and overlooked the garden area. The food was delicious and the wine list was solid. I liked that the tasting menu was available during brunch but we didn't order it. Our waitress kept our water glasses full and gave excellent recommendations. read more

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Located in a town named Paris, Ashby Inn is worthy of a special trip. I recommend coming on a nice day take advantage of the outdoor seating and scenery. Of all the dishes, the appetizers and desserts really stood out. I enjoyed the beef tartare and gazpacho soup. I also tried the crab cake eggs benedict. The crab cake was made with all crab meat which was excellent. But I am not sure I would take a road trip for the eggs benedict. Overall, service was great and we had a relaxing lunch. read more

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The view from my lunch table on a perfect late August day with cool temperature and low humidity on the terrace at Ashby Inn was delightful. I was facing straight at the Blue Ridge. "This is like a slice of heaven," I said to the host. Everything inside and outside was extremely well appointed and the staff was incredibly polite and friendly. The food was superb. read more

We went back here for our anniversary. And I feel that food got even better. Exceptionally good meal. We had foie gras for appetizer- amazing. I had watermelon gazpacho which was lovely. My entree was duck breast, one of the best I had ever and mango mouse was absolutely delicious. Our waiter was so nice. And you can't beat the views. We will be back! read more

I had been wanting to try this place for quite awhile so we finally went to celebrate my birthday. The food WAS good, but the service was super disappointing for this caliber of restaurant. Our waitress was clearly frazzled and there seemed to be chaos in the whole place even though the patio was the only packed area ( where we were not located). We heard the chef have a major meltdown - screaming at the servers and then a big crash in the kitchen. The servers around our area were all openly complaining, which is never cool. When you're spending $400 for dinner, there are certain expectations for service and this wasn't it. Also, not one mention of it being my birthday. read more

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(4.25) ~ Very good Overall tasting Menu & service. Notes: Reservations recommended & Parking Lot around the corner. DRINKS: ** French Press Coffee = (4.75) Great Coffee! ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) FOOD: ** Raspberry Cake Squares (Free at end of meal) = (4.75) Great Touch! ** Amuse Bouche (Free) = (4.5) Very Good! ** Black Truffle Pappardelle = (4.5) Very Good! ** Bread & Butter (Free) = (4.25) Very good ** Carpaccio di Manzo = (4.25) Very good ** Duck Breast = (4.25) Very good ** Rack of Lamb = (4.25) Very good ** Pumpkin Pie = (4.25) Very good read more

Last night, my husband and I went to The Ashby Inn Restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I was shocked that for a special celebration, we arrived at 5:45pm and we were back in our car heading home by 6:30pm. If you're looking for a good meal, the restaurant will not disappoint. However, what really impacted our experience was the service. The entire experience was so rushed and as my husband put it, it felt like the orchestra was missing its conductor. We were asked to provide all of our choices up front (we did the a la carte menu), which made sense for the kitchen, but the pacing was very off. Additionally, there was someone who appeared to be "in charge" in the room in which we were seated who was scolding his colleagues right in front of our table! It was so painful to watch that I reached out to one of the staff who was being scolded in front of us and let her know that she was doing a good job. Nobody should be treated like that, and doing so in front of customers felt so unprofessional. Needless to say, this was not the anniversary dinner we had hoped for, especially after having such a wonderful time a few years ago and driving 1.5 hours for what we had hoped would be another very memorable and positive experience. I can no longer recommend The Ashby to friends and we will likely not be returning. read more

I couldn't recommend the restaurant to anyone, service and sommelier were dismal. The food was what I expected from reviews and pictures but the experience was ruined by the waiter and sommelier, wines weren't up to par with what you would expect for the price, and everything was rushed. The Inn was lovely but there's not really anywhere else to eat so I wouldn't return. read more

Beautiful setting and super cute old cozy house. Reminds me of field and main but smaller. Food was incredible! I believe they change their menu seasonally. The bread was to die for - especially the cheesy duck fat bread with sun dried tomatoes. AMAZING! Some of the best bread I've ever had. It's baked fresh daily and I wish they were able to bring more out. The red pepper and tomato soup was perfect for a fall evening. So flavorful and creamy. The kale salad was sooo fresh! A good addition to a heavy meal. The steak strip loin was a little too rare for my taste but it was cooked to medium rare perfection. The potatoes dauphine they serve with the steak were cheesy, tender and so hot out of the oven. I loved the spinach risotto! Not too heavy and a HUGE serving size. Last the chocolate pie dessert was perfect. Delicious and not too overwhelmingly sweet. Left here full and very satisfied! read more

The Ashby Inn Wonderful rooms, and decent breakfast the next morning. Very quiet. Issue with the bed height, I am 6'0", and actually had trouble getting into the bed it was so high. No clue what a person of 5'2" would do The Ashby Restaurant Tasing menu, I realize it changes all the time. But the one we had, here in Aug. 2024 was wonderful. The service was great, meal took about 1:15 or longer, and we really enjoyed ourselves. read more

It's hard to find a new way to say exceptional. Over multiple meals and too many bottles of wine, this place has nailed it; amazing menu, wonderful preparation, amazing service and venue. The place is manor house grand, which may be a bit drafty in the winter, but glorious the rest of the year! read more

An exceptional fine dining experience! Every dish is expertly crafted. I highly recommend the pasta and Stephan is phenomenal! He always knows the perfect wine pairing. read more

If you are looking for a cozy place for an extravagant dinner, this is your place. When we looked them up on Yelp we, thought the means were $20-$30. But, we we got there they were all over $60. The food was one point and very elegant and lovely. Would be a great date night outing for dinner! read more

This is a mixed review focusing on the Inn experience and the food. The Inn is friendly and comfortable in a pastoral setting with great views. I posted one photo of the grounds where we had a glass of wine one night. I would rate the Inn a 5. The food experience was mixed. The breakfasts were tasteful, and the food was plentiful. Our server was excellent. I cannot say the same for the food served at dinner. I had Beef Wellington and my wife had Duck. While the presentation was excellent (see photos), we both felt the dishes lacked flavor and left disappointed with our meals. I must add, though, that our server was excellent. All in all, it was a pleasant stay. However, I would dine elsewhere for dinner next time. read more

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We would like to try Ashby Inn restaurant for a long time. We decided to come out today. OMG! All of our foods plates are so elegant and yummy. Thanks to all service providers over there! They made everything so smooth. What we really love about the place is it is so very peaceful and people were so nice. They serve the right amount of portions. Not too less and not too much to take home. read more

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I have travelled extensively, both here and abroad, and have stayed in some of the world's finest hotels (Sofitel, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons). I could compare the fine service and dedication to detail at The Ashby to any of them. But it's rather more than that. I came limping off the Appalachian Trail with an injury. The Ashby was within walking distance when nothing else was, but I am so glad I found them. I meant to stay a day. I stayed nearly a week. I began my stay in the West Dominion room, then transferred to the Fireplace room. They are both quite exceptional. The main building once slept General George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette--they would be favorably impressed. I must especially compliment Rory, the day manager, who's level of attentiveness to my every need was superb--but like the best in the industry, he anticipated my needs as well. I cannot say enough good things about the warm and welcoming staff--they will give you all the respectful space you need and operate quietly in the background for you. Or, if you're like me--the extroverted sort--they are more than happy to engage. Maxine, Wendy, Robbie, Max, Haley--they all just made my experience perhaps the best of any stay, anywhere. The Ashby is the perfect getaway near the Blue Ridge Mountains, but smack dab in the middle of the Virginia wine country. Hiking trails at Sky Meadows park (much more forgiving than the Appalachian Trail) are within a very short drive. The farms surrounding the Ashby are verdant and bucolic--the word "picturesque" does not begin to describe the location. My only hesitation in leaving this review is that it will no longer by "my little secret" -- yet they are welcoming me and my wife in November. I promised her I'd take her! And thank you Jon, the executive chef, for a delightful evening repast of accessible haute cuisine. That, like everything else--perfectly sublime! read more

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Was delighted to enjoy a special Mother's Day lunch at Ashby Inn. The food, ambiance and service were all excellent. They do an amazing job with presentation and the sauces are especially wonderful. Wonderful restaurant and setting for special occasions! read more

Ashby Inn & Restaurant - First course - New American Near Me - Paris, Virginia

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Very nice and professional service. Once in a lifetime experience worthy of the best food in the area.

Went for an early Valentines Dinner. I loved every second here. Service, ambience, and our meals were superb. We will definitely be back! read more

Ashby Inn & Restaurant - Gruyère tarte - New American Near Me - Paris, Virginia

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The Chef's Tasting Menu was amazing. Wonderful wine pairings explained by the Sommelier. Lovely litte B&B nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley area. The restaurant is part of the Inn. Very horse country centric. read more

We have just completed a wonderful two night stay at Ashby Inn & Restaurant and wanted to highlight how amazing they are. Rusty, best described as concierge per excellence, provided a wonder reception experience and kept it up for the duration pf our stay. Stephen, the best sommelier-conversationalist-cullinarian we've ever experienced, made dinner absolutely perfect. Caleb, our server, was also perfect. That young man has become one of our favorites and we cannot wait to see him again soon. This place is an absolute gem! read more

We visited the Ashby Inn on a whim on a Friday night driving from Fairfax hoping to see the Aurora. Unfortunately the experience left my husband and I a bit disappointed. I've dined all over the world, from 3 Michelin starred restaurants to local favourites, and the Ashby Inn is the most overrated and overpriced experienced I've had in quite some time. The food was dated in terms of fine dining. Perhaps this is the charm of this place, but the prices did not reflect the culinary skills, nor the service. We were not brought a wine list until we asked, and our glasses remained empty for much of the meal despite our bottle being kept on ice a few meters away. The caviar was a pittance, tuna tartare overly complicated to the point that the flavour of the fish was lost beneath the mountain of wontons and avocado. The steak royale was served tepid as if it'd been sitting for a while before it made its way to the table. My husband's pork was adequate but he called it 'uninspired for the price'. Throughout this all, the service was pretty much abysmal. I understand that it was a Friday night, but I have never had such inattentive servers at an establishment that touts itself as being what the Ashby Inn fancies itself to be. Maybe my expectations were too high, but for a $400+ meal I expect far better service, especially when DC is a much closer commute than driving out to Paris, VA. If you're looking for a romantic fine dining experience, skip this one. I cannot fathom how this keeps getting 5 star reviews, unless the patrons aren't aware that this place is an outdated relic and rely on the reputation it insists upon itself. read more

We dined at the restaurant on October 27th. The service was amazing; the food was fresh and delicious and the atmosphere was warm , inviting and private. We will definitely go there again. I highly recommend it if you haven't been. We wanted to also give a shout out to Stephen for making it extra special and memorable. read more

Inn: The Inn is absolutely gorgeous! I stayed in the Fan Room (which is also the honeymoon suite, which I didn't know), which is bright and airy and has its own balcony. It is also located right above the restaurant, so coming and going was very easy with our own private entrance. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the grounds and gardens are absolutely beautiful. AND children under the age of 12 aren't allowed to stay at the Inn; bonus! I would stay here a million times over! Restaurant: The ambiance is very nice, especially if you are sitting outside. And the food is good. But not THAT good. And certainly not good enough to cost more than twice of any other place, even in DC. Our waiter was playful and a little flirty with me, which I may have been okay with at a dive bar, but at a fancy place like the Ashby, it was very unprofessional and off-putting. And even though breakfast is included with your stay, you essentially get the same limited menu each day. So, I highly recommend sleeping at the Ashby Inn, but don't eat there. read more

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Absolutely a very good experience. Five of us went for brunch on Sunday . We had a separate room with excellent service. One of us was gluten free which they accommodated very nicely. Food was spectacular and well presented. An excellent experience.!! read more

We spent our anniversary here and it was incredible! The service was stellar and the food was so good! It was the perfect escape for a quiet night away from the kids. Will definitely return read more

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I brought my date here for a Birthday dinner. If I am being honest Ashby Inn was pretty disappointing. After a pretty great time at RDV Vineyards. Ashby was supposed to be the icing on the cake for our evening. The ambiance of Ashby is beautifully decorated with southern charm. The staff overall was pretty nice and attentive, which is why midway through my lackluster meal I just conceded that instead of sending things back and complaining, I'd just eat what was served and not come back. My biggest gripe is that I'm tired of pretty Instagram picturesque food, that is flavorless, bland and overambitious. The food was lovely looking, but the flavors told no stories, had no depth and rendered me very underwhelmed. The highlight might've just been the amuse-bouche and bread with honey butter, even that deserved maybe a sprinkle of salt for the butter. We ordered drinks; mine was the Thyme in the Bottle, my dates' drink I can't quite remember, but she sent it back. Both drinks were overly strong and if I was at a dive bar that would be fine, because my expectations would be lower and who doesn't enjoy boozy drinks. IT tasted like plain liquor and ice. However, super stiff drinks isn't always what customers are after, if I pay $15 for a cocktail(hers was $17) I expect to be blown away, I expect something that strays from the norm. So let's get to the food: Bay Scallop Ceviche: I was looking forward to this because blood orange and scallops are usually a match made in heaven. A month ago, I'd had the best Seared Scallops with Cara Cara Oranges in Phoenix and I was hoping this would remind me of that- it didn't. This ceviche was just bland. Not much acid, a lot of sweetness and no real distinct flavor. Everything was muddled and muted. Georges Mill Tomme Panna Cotta: This was a boring dish. It basically tasted like cottage cheese and nuts. Bacon Wrapped Monkfish: This was the only dish that was mildly satisfying. The fish was cooked well and it's wrapped in ham. Come to think of it, I've never eaten anything wrapped in ham or bacon I didn't like. Lamb Loin: Two baby pieces of under-seasoned lamb, actually one piece was seasoned better than the other. It was so little food on the plate, it almost felt like leftovers from a real meal. Beautiful looking plate, however. Dessert - Cotton Cake w/ Rhubarb: The cotton cake tasted okay, but the rhubarb pieces took away from the finesse of the dish. They were just kind of there. I don't know many people that like big chunks of rhubarb, because they can overwhelm the palette. A more pronounced sauce(there was a sauce), ice cream, etc would have been a better accompaniment to the cake. To sum it up, the decor and service is pretty good at Ashby. The plating is beautiful, but the flavors are not there. It's like meeting a super attractive person and realizing they have no depth. Also one of the biggest things that bothered me was that I made reservations and specified it was a birthday. The Ashby Inn literally made no special accommodations or gestures- this could've been as simple as a menu with the birthday person's name printed on it, two flutes of champagne upon arrival, or some special dessert or even comping the dessert we chose. Sadly there was nothing unique or memorable. Flavor before presentation, please... read more