Chef Michael Schlow has brought The Riggsby back to Washington, reopening the retro American supper club inside the Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle at 2121 P Street NW after the original location closed in 2019.
A Six Million Dollar Return To A Dupont Circle Favorite
The Riggsby reopened on June 3, 2026, following a $6 million buildout designed by Edit Lab by Streetsense, the same team behind the original 2015 space, according to Axios. The new dining room leans into deep corner booths, dim lighting, and a parlor styled like a small European hotel lobby with a fireplace and bar, a look Washingtonian reported Schlow designed to feel like guests have been invited to a great cocktail party. About 70 percent of the menu is new or reworked from the original run.
Ned’s Pork Chop And Caviar Hash Browns Headline The Menu
Returning favorites like Jimmy’s chopped salad, steak au poivre, and the tableside Ned’s Most Favorite Pork Chop share the menu with newer additions, including schnitzel alla Holstein, Swedish meatballs with black truffle, and caviar topped hash browns. Snacks lean toward the cocktail hour, with tuna tartare, caviar crisps, and toasted sourdough with anchovies built for sharing over an Old Fashioned at the bar. The supper club format makes The Riggsby a strong pick for a celebratory dinner or a lingering date night, since the booths and low lighting favor conversation over speed.
Schlow Sees Room To Grow In DC
Schlow told Washingtonian he would pursue further Washington projects, calling the dining scene one of the most exciting in the country. That enthusiasm lines up with the investment behind this reopening, and it gives regulars from the original Riggsby a reason to return along with newer diners curious about the supper club revival taking hold across DC. Reservations are recommended given the buzz around the relaunch, particularly for weekend supper seatings.
The Riggsby is located at 2121 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20037, inside the Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle.
Supper is served daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with lunch Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekend brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entrees generally run $50 and over, according to OpenTable.
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