Relaxed Meals, Savory Cocktails At Our Downtown Washington DC Restaurant
Prepare yourself for mouth-watering cuisine at The River Inn's onsite
downtown Washington DC restaurant. The culinary world is buzzing with talk
of the exciting new restaurant Dish+ Drinks - showcasing a contemporary twist on
American classics. Popular among theater-goers, Dish + Drinks boasts a gas-lit
fireplace that extends to the lobby of our
hotel,
surrounding guests with soothing warmth. Attention to detail sets
the tone for the casual and friendly atmosphere, with brilliant
sunshine streaming through the wall of windows that overlooks a
street lined with decades-old crepe myrtles. Choose our downtown DC
restaurant for a highly acclaimed and seasonally inspired menu. Features include:
- Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Cuisine prepared by Peggy Thompson, Executive Chef
- Extensive wine list
- Room service available
Click here to make your dining reservation online
Peggy Thompson
Executive Chef of Dish + Drinks
 In March 2007, Janine Heath, General Manager of The River Inn, announced the appointment of Peggy Thompson as executive chef of Dish + Drinks, the inviting 49-seat restaurant located in the heart of Foggy Bottom at 924 25th Street, NW. Chef Thompson brought diverse culinary expertise to her new position transforming Dish + Drinks to a neighborhood friendly hangout, offering seasonal American comfort fare.
Prior to joining Dish + Drinks, Peggy Thompson was the sous chef and banquet chef at the Historic Georgetown Club. She has also worked at other notable restaurants in Washington, D.C., including the Henley Park Hotel, under Craig Hartman; and the Morrison Clark Inn and the International Country Club, under Richard Thompson. Chef Thompson graduated in 1997 from the L’Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Click here to read more about Chef Thompson.
The Dish + Drinks Menu
The new menu for Dish + Drinks is complemented by the restaurant’s new wine list which showcases big flavor, value-oriented wines from around the world, with most selections available by the glass and bottle Vintages range from $7-$13 by the glass and $26-$58 by the bottle, inviting exploration.
At lunch, starters are priced from $6-$8 and include crispy calamari served with sauce ravigote and grilled lemon and “killer” cobb salad served with endive, egg, bacon, tomato, chives and maytag blue cheese, to main dishes, priced from $8-$18, like the oyster po’ boy served with sauce ravigote and Creole potato salad ; ham and cheese served with shaved black forest ham, muster and maple mustard and the pan seared salmon served with baby romaine heart and creamy dill dressing. Dinner starters are $6-$10 with cornmeal fried oysters served with buttermilk and shaved fennel salad and crispy chicken rolls served with honey sambal dipping sauce, to main dishes, priced from $17-$28, like the ten- ounce delmonico served with creamed spinach and crispy sweet onion; pepper crusted salmon served with potato risotto, grilled asparagus and salsa fresca and the egg fettuccini served with forest mushrooms and mascarpone cream.
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Escape to a contemporary, boutique-style Georgetown-area hotel that blends seamlessly with quaint brownstones along a tree-lined street. The River Inn boasts stylish suites, contemporary services, and a first-class downtown Washington DC restaurant.
Book your reservations online today for our preferred rates.
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