Ris
American restaurant · West End ·
Upscale New American fare served in a modern, sophisticated space
Upscale New American fare served in a modern, sophisticated space
"Ris Lacoste helms the stove at this terrific neighborhood spot, a draw for diners in the company of family, friends, and business associates alike. The sprawling, light-filled dining room is dressed in earth tones and filled with intimate corners for an air of seductive sophistication. And the menu, with its ramped-up takes on the tried-and-true, toes the line between familiar and surprising. Loaded with butter and olive oil and jazzed up with red pepper flakes, linguine with clams is briny and delicious and chicken Milanese has a perfectly zippy tomato topping. The crab cakes are always on point, and the crown of cauliflower is both interesting and complex, thanks to an ensemble of roasted vegetables slicked with mustard cream and an army of flavors." - Michelin Inspector
"D.C. restaurateur Ris Lacoste’s restaurant Ris was the winner of the very first Capital Food Fight, and Ris Lacoste appears on this year’s all-star judging panel for the event." - Tierney Plumb
"Visit during lunch for a $25 three-course meal. Want more? Come back again later for their $55 dinner option." - MICHELIN Guide
"MICHELIN Plate restaurant in D.C. currently offering takeout for your next meal at home." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Aside from hand-picking the produce that goes on sale at the restaurant’s own mini farmer’s market, Chef/Owner Ris Lacoste has been crafting the ultimate comfort food to keep guests sustained through the pandemic. Frozen “take me with you” meals such as chicken pot pie and lasagna come with finishing instructions (generally just a quick bake-off in a hot oven) or there are scones, biscuits, puff pastries and more sweet treats. This is all in addition to the regular seasonally-driven menu, which is being served for dine-in or for takeaway." - The MICHELIN Guide