RIS

This restaurant was chosen for dinner during my recent trip to DC due to its location to where the conference I was attending took place and for serving solid new-American-styled cuisine. Considering we had a few people in our party, RIS was a good experience without being incredibly remarkable. The service was attentive. The cocktails were decent; the sidecar was a tasty selection from the menu, made with cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice and rimmed with sugar. The interior design was warm and inviting, borderline intimate with the lighting that works well for dates. Food-wise wasn't as mind blowing as I anticipated.The Scallop Margarita was my favorite dish of the evening. Made with chilies, avocado and oranges, the scallops were yummy served with the with sour cream, tequila ice and tortilla chips. Overall, the RIS cheeseburger was solid but I found the meat used to be a little underwhelming especially with the onion jam. However, the presentation was lovely with the house-made potato roll.I can't say there was anything disappointing about the experience but compared to other restaurants in the area, there isn't a lot that stands out RIS from the rest.

Just not really anything redeeming about this place. There were times where we had to flag the server because we just weren't being served even though the place wasn't busy.- Clam linguini, it was a lot of pasta, not a lot of clams - overall tasted good but nothing outstanding 3/5- Milanese - this is not Milanese, it's a breaded chicken breast 2/5- Portuguese seafood stew - my mom said this was good and did come with a lot of seafood, but as it should for the price 4/5- Dessert Trio - overall these were good but they weren't exactly the same as what was listed in the menu 3/5 just because the menu was misleading

This review reflects my experience dining out with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that requires me to maintain a diet free of gluten (including cross contact).SERVICE: 5/5 starsDRINKS: 5/5 starsFOOD: 3.5/5 starsAMBIANCE: 4/5 starsVALUE: 3/5 starsOVERALL RATING: 3.5/5 stars (rounded up for Yelp rating)I was not familiar with RIS prior to dining there tonight. For dinner, I joined nine members of my volunteer group for a networking session at RIS. As someone with a severe food allergy, I found RIS's menu lacking--there are no allergy markings, no one posted a photo of an alternate menu for dinners with sensitivities or intolerances, and few reviews noted how the restaurant would handle modifications for those with a food allergy. However, when I went to order, the waitress indicated that most of their menu could be made gluten-free. As a habitual chicken consumer, I asked about the chicken Milanese; the waitress indicated that the kitchen could cook the chicken using a simple preparation, leaving off the breading. She confirmed the sides--arugula and capicola salad and garlic potatoes--were safe for those avoiding gluten to consume. My dish was very good--moist, flavorful, and varied in taste (tomato vinaigrette topping the chicken, plus the sides). I did not experience symptoms of gluten exposure in the 24 hours following dining at RIS.To accompany my dinner, I had three Madras cocktails, which were very well made. I am picky about drinks, and these did not leave me lacking.Our networking session host coordinated with the restaurant owner to get us separate checks. Amazingly, RIS did not add a service fee or automatic gratuity (despite our party size).I would visit RIS again, though primarily for the drinks. In the future, I would request the kitchen mark up the menu to note which items were wholly gluten-free and those that could be gluten-free with modification. I was very nervous about this dining experience, but thankfully it turned out fine.

Their crispy red snapper is really good; impressive presentation too. Comes with a very nice soy sauce type of sauce and white rice. They even provide chopsticks for the full authentic experience.For dessert try their lime mirroir; deliciously tangyTea is served in a beautiful metallic Asian style tea pot. Good ambiance with okay noise level (these days many restaurants are so noisy you can't hear each other)

I stumbled on this place after looking for somewhere to have lunch. I was greeted by a nice and pleasant host. I can tell when I walked in that it's a Foggy Bottom favorite, because it had this old DC feel to it. I ordered the clam pasta, which was really good. Very flavorful with a hint of heat from the crushed pepper flakes, and the drinks were good.

Went for restaurant week . The best deal in town. Had the fries green tomatoes ( ok), the lamb kabobs (wonderful) and the lime and blueberry cheese cake ( wonderful). Service was top notch, and the space is lovely and relaxing.

During our visit to DC, we went to this restaurant. I highly recommend this place. Service was outstanding. Our server kept checking on us and food was so yummy. Fried green tomato is a must try. It was so delicious. I highly recommend it, if you visit this restaurant. Restaurant has a nice view and it is walking to hotels. If I am back in DC, I will for sure go back to this restaurant.

Winter Restaurant Week reviewFirst, it is always a pleasure to support local restaurants during restaurant week, especially those offering special prices for delicious selections. Service: Upon entry, the host was very friendly and accommodating but our server, not so much. I dare to say that he was a bit snappy and that is why I removed a star. Best practice, if a customer doesn't understand a dish, take a moment to explain it and not openly show frustration. Beverages: the red wine I selected was a perfect pair to my dish and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My friend ordered a cocktail and from the picture, you can see that her drink finished after 2 sips. Appetizers: It was a few of us dining so I'll run through reviews: My dish: The salmon tartar was DIVINE! I can see myself returning to enjoy this again. French Onion Soup: My friend did not enjoy her soup and mentioned that it lacked flavor. Soup of the day: My other friend thoroughly enjoyed her vegetable soup and said that it was a perfect compliment to the cold weather. Main Entree: My dish: I ordered the clam linguini and opted out of the original cheese base because of dietary restrictions. I have to say that I dreaded this decision because the wine sauce which was added was not suffice and my dish was dry and tasteless. I didn't enjoy it nor did I enjoy the leftovers, even after asking for more wine sauce to be added. Friend 1: My friend was raving about how delicious her fried chicken dish was and that the sides complimented it all. Friend 2: I did not get a picture of her dish but note that because of her dissatisfaction with the French onion soup, she did take her meal home and did not try it there. Dessert: Chocolate crème brûlée: My selection and the BEST I've ever had. Might I add that the slice of pear on top was simply sweet and delicious. Warm Apple Crostata: both of my friends had the warm apple crostata, each with different ice cream flavors. Both raved about how delicious it was and I was happy to hear because it added a sweet silver lining to my dislike for my entree. Overall, I would make dinner reservations again and probably try their lunch as well. I of course would run far from any dry pasta option lol

During our visit to Washington, DC, the Ritz Carlton gives recommendations on nearby restaurants so we choose Ris since it was a 3 minute walk from hotel. Upon arrival the hostess was soo nice and gracious. Great table with good service. Burger & fries $26. The salmon was very good. Overall a wonderful relaxing experience.

exceptional dinner before the NSO at Kennedy Center. gracious, quick service. lovely location only blocks away from the theatre. delicious Black Manhattan - the amaro adds a slightly different twist. we generally love charcuterie or cheese boards to begin a meal and the Daily Board was an excellent starter. fantastic pâté. we both had seafood. the pepito crusted salmon was nicely prepared and tasty, but the Portugese seafood stew was the standout - superb. finished up with the lime miroir. great finale. we also happened to be seated near a window to the hotel valet parking & amused ourselves watching the pricey cars come and go.