Café Riggs

Contemporary American brasserie in the grand hall of the former Riggs National Bank, inside the Riggs Washington DC hotel.

French brasserie cuisine

Happy Hour

Seasonal Cocktail $15.00
Changes regularly, ask your server for details
Bankers Cocktail $15.00
Changes regularly, ask your server for details
Beer $7.00
Selection of American & Imported Beers
Allergens: gluten
Wine $13.00
Selection of Red, White, Rosé, and Sparkling Wines
Allergens: sulfites

Appetizer

Cucumber & Caviar $16.00
Crème Fraîche
Allergens: dairy, fish
Cucumber & Caviar (Osetra) $40.00
Crème Fraîche
Allergens: dairy, fish
Shrimp Cocktail $24.00
Allergens: shellfish
Oysters $24.00
Allergens: shellfish
Duck Liver Mousse $17.00
Port Wine Gelée, Baguette
Allergens: poultry, meat, gluten, wheat, sulfites
Escargot $19.00
Garlic Chive Butter, Baguette
Allergens: shellfish, gluten, wheat, dairy, garlic, allium
Beef Tartare $24.00
Egg, Horseradish, Capers, Focaccia Crisp
Allergens: red meat, meat, eggs, gluten, wheat
Crispy Brussels $16.00
Golden Raisin, Almond
Allergens: tree nuts
Duck Fat Frites $15.00
Duck Fat Mayo
Allergens: eggs, meat, nightshades, potato, poultry
Potato Chips $5.00
Allergens: nightshades, potato
Mixed Spiced Nuts $7.00
Allergens: tree nuts
House Brined Olives $10.00
Petit Plateau $52.00
Half-Dozen Oysters, Half-Dozen Shrimp Cocktail, Cucumber & Caviar, Chips
Allergens: shellfish, fish
Riggs Plateau $100.00
Dozen Oysters, Dozen Shrimp Cocktail, Tuna Tartare, Rockfish Ceviche, Cucumber & Caviar, Chips
Allergens: shellfish, fish, soy, mustard
Tuna Tartare $25.00
Osetra Caviar, Radish, Soy Mustard
Allergens: fish, soy, mustard, gluten, wheat
Rockfish Ceviche $24.00
Chili, Avocado Mousse, Citrus, Quinoa
Allergens: fish, nightshades, citrus, pepper
Beef Tartare $24.00
Farm Egg, Horseradish, Capers, Focaccia Crisp
Allergens: red meat, meat, eggs, gluten, wheat, mustard
Burrata $23.00
Peaches, Lavender, Tomatoes, Focaccia
Allergens: dairy, nightshades, tomato, gluten, wheat
Goat Cheese Tart $20.00
Braised Carrot, Carrot Pesto
Allergens: dairy, gluten, wheat, allium, garlic, tree nuts
Cucumber & Caviar $16.00
Crème Fraîche. Trout Roe 16 | Petrossian Caviar 40
Allergens: dairy, fish
Shrimp Cocktail $24.00
Half-Dozen or Dozen
Allergens: shellfish
Oysters $24.00
Half-Dozen or Dozen
Allergens: shellfish
Baguette $6.00
Salted Vermont Butter
Allergens: gluten, wheat, dairy
French Onion Soup $19.00
Comté, Sherry
Allergens: dairy, allium, onion, sulfites
Crispy Duck Confit $22.00
Friseé Salad, Kumquat, Croutons
Allergens: poultry, meat, gluten, wheat, citrus
Lobster Mac & Cheese $38.00
Momay, Bread Crumbs
Allergens: shellfish, dairy, gluten, wheat
Octopus $23.00
Romesco, Chorizo, Olives, Fingerling Potatoes
Allergens: nightshades, pepper, pork, meat, potato, tree nuts, shellfish
Cucumber & Caviar $16.00
Crème Fraîche. Trout Roe 16 | Osetra Caviar 40
Allergens: dairy, fish

Main

Crispy Duck Confit $22.00
Frisée Salad, Kumquat, Croutons
Allergens: poultry, meat, gluten, wheat, citrus
Cauliflower $21.00
Romesco, Olive, Almond
Allergens: tree nuts, nightshades, garlic, allium, pepper, tomato
Riggs Burger* $26.00
Cheddar, Tomato, Lettuce, Pickles, Fries
Allergens: dairy, nightshades, red meat, meat, potato, tomato, gluten, wheat
Risotto $35.00
Roasted Tomato, Peas, Ramps, Meyer Lemon
Allergens: nightshades, citrus, allium, tomato
Crab Mac & Cheese $36.00
Mornay, Bread Crumbs
Allergens: shellfish, dairy, gluten, wheat
Steak Frites* $47.00
14 oz NY Striploin, Béarnaise
Allergens: red meat, meat, eggs, dairy, nightshades, potato, allium
Café Riggs $28.00
Two Eggs, Avocado. Choice Of: Bacon or Sausage, Toast or Hash Browns, Orange or Grapefruit Juice, Coffee or Tea
Allergens: eggs, citrus, gluten, meat, nightshades, pork, potato, wheat
Riggs Royale $30.00
Smoked Salmon, Hash Browns, Béarnaise, Poached Egg. Choice of: Coffee or Tea
Allergens: fish, eggs, dairy, nightshades, potato, allium, sulfites
Yogurt & Granola $14.00
Seasonal Berries
Allergens: dairy, gluten, tree nuts
Overnight Oats $12.00
Banana, Peanut Butter, Berries
Allergens: peanuts, gluten
Quiche $16.00
Spinach, Caramelized Onion, Gruyère
Allergens: eggs, dairy, gluten, wheat, allium, onion
Ham & Cheese Croissant $16.00
Petit Salad
Allergens: pork, meat, dairy, gluten, wheat
Avocado Toast $18.00
Pepitas, Breakfast Radish, Lime
Allergens: gluten, wheat, citrus
Salmon Toast $23.00
Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Sourdough
Allergens: fish, dairy, allium, gluten, wheat, onion
Omelette $20.00
Goat's Cheese, Arugula, Chives
Allergens: eggs, dairy, allium
Shakshuka $18.00
Egg, Tomato, Feta, Baguette
Allergens: eggs, nightshades, tomato, dairy, gluten, wheat
Croque Madame $23.00
Ham, Gruyère, Dijon, Sunny Side Egg
Allergens: pork, meat, dairy, mustard, eggs, gluten, wheat
Steak Royale $34.00
Flank Steak, Hash Browns, Béarnaise
Allergens: meat, red meat, eggs, dairy, potato, nightshades, allium
Steak Royale $34.00
Flank Steak, Hashbrowns, Béarnaise
Allergens: red meat, meat, dairy, eggs
Lobster Royale $40.00
Lobster, Osetra Caviar, Hashbrowns, Béarnaise
Allergens: shellfish, fish, dairy, eggs
Croissant Avocado Toast $21.00
Poached Egg, Arugula
Allergens: gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs
Wild Mushroom Toast $22.00
Bone Marrow, Sourdough, Comté
Allergens: mushroom, meat, gluten, wheat, dairy
Shakshuka $18.00
Allergens: eggs, nightshades, tomato, pepper, allium, onion
Vanilla Crepés $15.00
Blood Orange
Allergens: gluten, wheat, eggs, dairy, citrus
Breakfast Burger $28.00
Fried Egg, Bacon, American Cheese, Fries
Allergens: gluten, wheat, eggs, dairy, meat, pork, nightshades, potato
French Toast $19.00
Almond, Chocolate, Raspberry
Allergens: gluten, wheat, eggs, dairy, tree nuts
Steak Frites $47.00
14 oz NY Striploin, Béarnaise. Additions: Egg +3
Allergens: red meat, meat, eggs, dairy, nightshades, potato, allium, sulfites
Veal Cordon Bleu $39.00
Parisian Ham, Gruyère, Celery Root Salad. Additions: Egg +3
Allergens: meat, pork, dairy, gluten, wheat, celery, eggs, red meat
Lobster Mac & Cheese $38.00
Mornay, Bread Crumbs
Allergens: shellfish, gluten, wheat, dairy
Mussels $25.00
Garlic, Chili, White Wine, Baguette
Allergens: shellfish, garlic, allium, nightshades, sulfites, gluten, wheat, pepper
Tuna Steak $35.00
Niçoise, Mustard Jus
Allergens: fish, mustard, meat
Riggs Burger* $26.00
Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Fries
Allergens: red meat, meat, dairy, nightshades, tomato, potato, gluten, wheat
Risotto $35.00
Roasted Tomato, Asparagus, Meyer Lemon
Allergens: nightshades, tomato, citrus
Salmon $38.00
Sweet Corn & Tarragon Risotto, Beurre Blanc
Allergens: fish, dairy, corn, sulfites, allium
Beef Bourguignon $38.00
Pomme Purée, Lardon, Root Vegetables
Allergens: red meat, meat, pork, dairy
Seared Chicken $32.00
Mushroom, Pancetta, Pearl Onions, Jus
Allergens: poultry, meat, pork, mushroom, allium, onion
Petit Filet $39.00
Potato Gratin, Spring Onion, Au Poivre
Allergens: red meat, meat, dairy, allium, nightshades, onion, potato, pepper
Veal Cordon Bleu $29.00
Parisian Ham, Gruyère, Celery Root Salad
Allergens: red meat, meat, pork, dairy, celery
Branzino $60.00
In Salt Crust, Rice Pilaf, Beurre Blanc
Allergens: fish, dairy, sulfites, allium
Chateaubriand $95.00
Tenderloin, Pavé Potato, Asparagus, Bordelaise
Allergens: red meat, meat, dairy, nightshades, potato, sulfites, allium
Chicken Club $26.00
Avocado Mayo, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Fries
Allergens: poultry, meat, pork, eggs, nightshades, tomato, potato
Salmon Burger $26.00
Mango Slaw, Chili Aioli, Chips
Allergens: fish, allium, eggs, garlic, nightshades, pepper
Riggs Burger $26.00
Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Fries
Allergens: dairy, nightshades, potato, tomato, red meat, meat, gluten, wheat
Lobster Mac & Cheese $38.00
Allergens: shellfish, dairy, gluten, wheat
Veal Cordon Bleu $39.00
Allergens: meat, pork, dairy, celery, red meat
Tuna Steak $35.00
Allergens: fish, mustard, meat
Steak Frites $47.00
14 oz NY Striploin
Allergens: red meat, meat, eggs, dairy, allium
French Dip $26.00
Allergens: red meat, meat, dairy, gluten, wheat, nightshades, potato

Salad

Caesar Salad $16.00
Baby Gem, Anchovy, Parmesan, Croutons
Allergens: fish, dairy, gluten, wheat, eggs
Wedge Salad $18.00
Lardons, Tomato, Point Reyes, Peppers, Buttermilk
Allergens: pork, meat, nightshades, tomato, pepper, dairy
Green Salad $19.00
Bibb, Green Beans, Asparagus, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Allergens: sulfites
Arugula Salad $16.00
Sunflower Seeds, Lemon Vinaigrette
Allergens: citrus
Wedge Salad $18.00
Lardons, Cherry Tomato, Sweet Peppers, Buttermilk
Allergens: pork, meat, nightshades, tomato, dairy, pepper
Arugula Salad $16.00
Sunflower Seed, Lemon Vinaigrette
Allergens: citrus
Wedge Salad $18.00
Lardons, Tomato, Point Reyes, Sweet Peppers, Buttermilk
Allergens: pork, meat, nightshades, dairy, pepper, tomato

Dessert

Cheesecake $14.00
Blood Orange, Black Currant, Hazelnut
Allergens: dairy, tree nuts, citrus
Crème Brûlée $12.00
Fresh Berries
Allergens: dairy, eggs
Baked Alaska $20.00
Serves Two
Allergens: gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs
Chocolate Mousse $16.00
Chantilly Cream, Dulce de Leche Pearls
Allergens: dairy
Pavlova $14.00
Passion Fruit, Mango
Allergens: eggs
Tiramisù $14.00
Banana Liqueur
Allergens: gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs
Cheesecake $14.00
Strawberries, Hazelnut
Allergens: gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs, tree nuts
Crème Brûlée $13.00
Fresh Berries
Allergens: dairy, eggs
Ice Cream $10.00
3 scoops
Allergens: dairy
Sorbet $10.00
3 scoops
Allergens: citrus
Espresso Martini Affogato $10.00
Vanilla Ice Cream
Allergens: dairy

Breakfast

Buttermilk Pancakes $18.00
Blueberries, Maple Butter
Allergens: gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs
Breakfast Sandwich $19.00
Egg, Bacon, Ham, American, Aioli
Allergens: eggs, pork, meat, dairy, gluten, wheat, allium, garlic
Ham & Cheese Croissant $12.00
Allergens: gluten, wheat, dairy, pork, meat

Side

Croissant $6.00
Allergens: gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs
Pain au Chocolat $6.00
Allergens: gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs
Fresh Seasonal Fruit $10.00
Bacon $8.00
Pork or Turkey
Allergens: meat, pork, poultry
Sausage $8.00
Pork or Chicken
Allergens: meat, pork, poultry
Two Eggs* $6.00
Allergens: eggs
Half Avocado $6.00
Petit Salad $10.00
Hash Browns $10.00
Allergens: potato, nightshades
Toast $4.00
White, Sourdough, Multi-Grain, Gluten-Free
Allergens: gluten, wheat
French Fries $11.00
Sea Salt
Allergens: potato, nightshades
Pomme Purée $12.00
Butter, Sea Salt
Allergens: potato, nightshades, dairy
Rice & Orzo Pilaf $14.00
Fine Herbs, Squash
Allergens: gluten, wheat
Potato Gratin $16.00
Comté Thyme, Garlic
Allergens: potato, nightshades, dairy, garlic, allium
French Fries $11.00
Allergens: potato, nightshades
Rice & Orzo Pilaf $14.00
Allergens: gluten, wheat
Crispy Brussels $16.00
Allergens: tree nuts

Drink

Cold-Pressed Juice $8.00
Grapefruit, Orange, Cranberry, or Apple
Allergens: citrus
Rejuvenate $10.00
Cucumber, Spinach, Celery, Apple
Allergens: celery
Seasonal Elixir $10.00
Drip $5.00
Cold Brew $8.00
Espresso $5.00
Americano $6.00
Cortado $6.00
Allergens: dairy
Cappuccino $7.00
Allergens: dairy
Latte $7.00
Allergens: dairy
Chai Latte $9.00
Allergens: dairy
Hot Chocolate $7.00
Allergens: dairy
Matcha Latte $9.00
Allergens: dairy
Espresso Tonic $9.00
Black Tea $6.00
Big Ben, Golden Darjeeling, Earl Grey
Green Tea $6.00
Sencha, Grand Jasmine, Escapade Fruitée
Herbal Tea $6.00
Rooibos, l'Herboriste, Chamomile

Cocktails

Bottomless Champagne Cart $60.00
Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne, Seasonal Infusions & Juices
Allergens: sulfites
Bottomless Espresso Martinis $50.00
Ketel One Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee, Espresso
Garibaldi $18.00
Classic or Strawberry, Campari, Fluffy Orange Juice
Allergens: citrus
Carajillo $11.00
Single Shot Espresso, Vodka, Orange
Allergens: citrus

Brunch

Eggs Royale $24.00
Smoked Salmon, Hashbrowns, Béarnaise
Allergens: eggs, fish, dairy, potato, nightshades, allium

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