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Ris

American Restaurant$$$$

West End, Washington

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Ris

7.8^/10

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Ranked #3 for seafood in Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End
"The gnudi are delicious and also the lamp"(4 Tips)
"Go monday night for the meatloaf...and have the scallop margarita!!"(2 Tips)
"... soup, beet salad, butterscotch pudding!"(2 Tips)
"French onion soup"(3 Tips)

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seafood
cocktails
butterscotch pudding
good service
brunch food
tomato soup
tequila
huevos rancheros
grilled porkchops
good for dates
desserts
chile rellenos
buttermilk biscuits
cider
salads
eggs
chicken
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Isa LaraApril 25, 2022
Been here 25+ times
I love the “simple preparations” — you can add grilled salmon, chicken or steak to their absolutely perfect green salad. It’s a delicious, simple meal.
Joe FinleyFebruary 15, 2012
Scallop with tequila lime ice appetizer is amazing. The venison medallions are great. Top it all off with a West End Manhattan...one of the smoothest and well balanced drinks I've ever had.
Colleen NJanuary 11, 2014
From Washingtonian: bottomless mimosas in unusual flavors, poached eggs (Benedicts, crabcake with hollandaise), chiles rellenos, pickled herring, buttermilk biscuits
Lauren S.April 12, 2011
The brunch is great! Small plates & delicious mimosas! Try the cheese plate (under desserts) & the White Peach Vanilla mimosa - they pair perfectly! I also recommend the ceviche for non-brunch hours.
Washingtonian MagazineJanuary 9, 2012
You can count on good burgers and soups but the standout dish is the most out-there: a salt-rimmed margarita glass filled with lime-marinated bay scallops, tequila ice, and sour cream.
Mike FMarch 9, 2011
Shrimp tempura is very good. Don't think it was great tempura (coating was off a bit), but it was possibly about the best fried shrimp I've had in recent memory.
Ximena VegaAugust 22, 2013
The gnudis are heaven. The service is awesome and they sometimes have festivals with set menus for 50usd.
BobbyMay 31, 2022
Clam linguine was perfect
Darolyn M.August 9, 2014
Scallops Margherita... Excellent! BlackBerry and apricot salad light and tasty.
Betsy GMay 26, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Outstanding: tomato soup, French onion soup, beet salad, butterscotch pudding!
Fitsum BelayNovember 27, 2011
Been here 25+ times
medium well burger with enough extra melted cheese (white cheddar, gruyer, swiss...) for the jalepeño slices to get lost in. unfortunately adding bacon is subject to inconsistent post brunch supply
Kevin HuDecember 7, 2014
The mussels and lost bread are great! Super nice staff!
Sung ParkSeptember 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best mussels in dc. Their Branzino fish is best in DC. Nice wine list.
Debra EMay 13, 2012
The scallop marguerita is spectacular - make sure you try it!
Brittany CooperMarch 12, 2010
The mussels and cider glazed grilled porkchops are incredible. Finish your meal with the Coffee Almond Fudge Ripple Sunday.
Mark HunkerDecember 16, 2016
Kale Salad was great
CharlotteOctober 2, 2012
Food was amazing. Def check out the veal cheeks
Walburga A MarderFebruary 19, 2013
my favourite neighbourhood bar & restaurant
Dana JAugust 24, 2013
The gazpacho is amazing!!!
Lynn PinaNovember 12, 2010
You MUST get the scallop martini. It is incredible, especially the sorbet on top.
Brandon TurkJanuary 21, 2014
Icelandic cod was great.
John EnnionNovember 11, 2012
Try the Lamb with green onions
John SegotaNovember 24, 2012
Try the Butterscotch pudding
Vito L TanziJuly 24, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The gnudi are delicious and also the lamp
Justin MooreApril 12, 2011
Go monday night for the meatloaf...and have the scallop margarita!!
Isa LaraMay 10, 2012
Been here 25+ times
They simply make the best grilled fish.
Jamie TakaluaSeptember 14, 2012
The best crab cakes I've ever had
Shivani Aneja SenMarch 30, 2010
Had Brunch at Ris and it was awesome, the Huevos Rancheros were really good.
John SegotaNovember 24, 2012
Try the Scallop Margarita
Tracie BryantMarch 14, 2011
Save room for the pecan carrot cake. Delicious!
Richard McLeodNovember 28, 2015
Bread pudding rocks.
Jim AllisonJune 19, 2010
Loved the Grouper special. Great atmosphere - vibrant but not overly loud.
Dave NewmanMay 6, 2015
Margarita scallops
Kristen ConnorJuly 12, 2010
Try Jojo's dark 'n stormy at the bar. Fresh ginger beer. Best ever!
Michael LaineJune 24, 2011
Terrific crab - softshell and cake.
Line Storgaard-ConleyMarch 16, 2011
Try the Bouillabaisse. It is great!
CJ NicholsonJuly 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Careless service and not honoring reservation requests. Ris has become a shadow of its former self. Shame!
Fitsum BelayMarch 31, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Great burger
GeoffMarch 23, 2011
The Chicken Pasole is fantastic
Alain DewaelMay 2, 2015
Not sure why this gets such high ratings, really nothing that stood out. Food ok, drinks below par and service so so.
Lisa McGrathMarch 9, 2010
The Gnudi dumplings and the Tuna/Scallop martini were divine!
Brian BelkinOctober 27, 2013
French onion soup
Iryna ShymkoApril 3, 2013
Steak is awrsome
Molly NichelsonAugust 31, 2010
Great place but the wait is a bit long!
Jonathan LitvanyJuly 14, 2011
Incredible lunch spot!
Seth RappaportJanuary 4, 2010
Mushroom pappardelle is great! Try it!
Walburga A MarderFebruary 3, 2011
The Harvestini - JoJo's best so far
Erin W.August 23, 2010
Wish my gnudi dumplings could have lasted forever. Sooo good.
Brian WinterfeldtJanuary 6, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Try the French Onion Soup! It's amazing.
J CunninghamMarch 12, 2011
I have a thing for the chicken pot pie.

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