Ris

Washington, DC · American restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Washington
#631
of 2672 restaurants
City Percentile
64%
rating percentile
Address
Ris, 2275 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037
Phone
(202) 730-2500
Website
www.risdc.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Ris is a restaurant located in Washington, DC. It is one of 2,672 restaurants listed in Washington. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Washington city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Ris

We are a beloved, upscale seasonal American neighborhood restaurant created by Chef/Owner Ris Lacoste. Nestled in the heart of Washington DC's West End, we are neighbors to the Kennedy Center, Dupont Circle, Georgetown and the K Street business... More

Hours

Friday12 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Carolina Martinez · Nov 2025

I had a fantastic experience at RIS. The salmon was absolutely delicious, incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. It’s one of those dishes you enjoy from the first bite to the last. The mezcal cocktail was also right on point, super smooth and perfectly balanced. And to finish, dessert was amazing, rich, comforting, and beautifully presented. Great food, great drinks, and great atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back!

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Michael Anthony · Dec 2025

We started off with a couple of apps, French onion soup and the mussels. The onion soup was very greasy but tasted OK. The mussels had pieces of pork inside which kind of throw off the flavor. I had the fried chicken special with was a total disaster. The chicken was over cooked and the only seasoning was the taste of brunt old oil. The porkchop was void of taste, rubbery and parts of it was raw.

★★★★★ 5.0 Angela Bui · Aug 2025

Another Restaurant Week 2025 stop: Ris.
What pulled me in? A standout menu featuring delicious dishes, flexible pricing tiers, and a clever twist—if you're not flying solo or ravenous, you can swap one of your courses for a glass of house wine or beer. Yes, please. We grabbed seats at the bar, where Greg took great care of us. With a chilled glass of rosé in hand, (though on the menu) he remind us by pointing out the course swap. We split the mussels appetizer (excellent), enjoyed our own entrees, and shared a dessert. Though honestly, I instantly regretted splitting that dessert... it was that good. And the scoop of ice cream? The perfect finishing touch. Bonus points to Greg for going the extra mile and helping me figure out if the patron down the bar was someone I knew (verdict: was

★★★★★ 5.0 Adrijana Crncec · Nov 2025

Ris went above and beyond for our mini wedding reception dinner! From cute decor, to spectacular service, delicious food, and even making a 2-tier wedding cake for us! We're so glad we had our dinner here, and the communication with the owner/chef Ris was super smooth, clear and easy. 10/10 would recommend.

★★★★★ 5.0 Tim Troup · Sep 2025

A little loud but a great restaurant ! Fried green tomato appetizer Scallop risotto Duroc pork chop Local Chardonnay Peach crostata Tawny port

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

American restaurantFine dining restaurant

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