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best restaurant in washington dc - Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown, Washington, DC

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.4
4.4
10321 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 167 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe.

Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm First Bake Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Buffet Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 464-3001
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Catering
    Our Founding Farmers & Distillers Catering is available for pick up or delivery across the District. Enjoy Founding Farmers scratch-made food wherever you need it. We can also provide full-service catering. Let us cater your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers & Distillers is a great choice for group and private dining in downtown DC. We have a variety of options and can accommodate 8–55 guests for special events and gatherings. Details on our dining rooms are below. Depending on the day and time, we may be able to host larger groups here or at one of our sibling restaurants.
  • Area
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross Street
    6th and Massachusetts Ave NW
  • Parking details
    The closest parking garage is located beneath our 600 Mass Ave building. The entrance is located on Massachusetts Ave NW. The parking garage elevator will bring guests to the lobby. Guests should proceed through the lobby and Farmers & Distillers will be located on the right.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place ChinatownMt. Vernon Square
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 10,321 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown offers a bustling dining experience with a diverse menu that caters to all tastes. Guests praise the "amazing food and service," highlighting the "friendly and attentive" staff. While the ambiance can be loud, the lively atmosphere adds to the charm. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

10,321 Reviews
  1. Tabitha

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I usually don’t write reviews. Everything was great except for the hostess who sat us. We followed her as she walked to a table in a crowded location, dropped menus down, and left without even showing us what table it was. I had to actually call out to her as she was walking away and ask where we were sitting, because we had not even reached the area she was in before she had tossed the menus on a table and was already walking away. Her response was equally rude, as she just replied, “over there”, and pointed in the general direction of a bunch of tables. The waitress assigned to our table noticed this and apologized for the seating hostess’s behavior, which was a thoughtful gesture, but at the end of the day, it was the seating hostess that was at fault and should have apologized for her poor behavior, not our waitress. Our waitress was excellent, and if it had not been for her great service, the service stars would have been less than a 4. Our waitress deserves 5 stars because she was excellent. The seating hostess deserves 0 stars, and the front desk hostess I would give a 3 or 4, therefore I was not able to give a 5 for overall service, only a 4. I think the seating hostess was just an isolated bad apple. The food was great, and they were working hard to turn around and replenish the brunch buffet dishes. Even with constant replenishment needed due to the busy Sunday, the food remained in good quality. Despite the issue with the seating hostess, I would recommend this restaurant.

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  2. Kelly

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server today was Joy and she was…pure joy. Capable and quick, it was as if she read our mind when we needed something. Food was delicious! We just had a loud table next to us. Everyone seemed to be having a great time.

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  3. Kelly

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juliana was our server and she was wonderful! We tried all the new stews, so delicious and very different from each other. The music today was banging good, kind of retro-really fun. If there was a couch in a book, we would not have left.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the fantastic review, Kelly! We are glad you enjoyed the stews and had fun with the retro music. Juliana will be thrilled to hear your kind words! We hope you come back soon – and maybe we’ll add that couch for your next visit! -Tiffany

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  4. DJ

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation for 8, but one more joined us. The front desk staff immediately rejected the idea of placing another seat at the table and told us it would be really tight. I understood that, but when we reached the table, there was indeed room for an additional chair. The reaction was truly not customer service focused as the front desk staff then says, let me go find a chair. Mind you, there was a party who had 4 unused chairs, plus a chair randomly sitting unattached to a table. I found this very frustrating as I knew with our parry of 8, we would be spending over $300, which we did. To end the lunch and to my annoyance after checking the bill emailed to me, I was charged 20% tip based on subtotal AND tax, when it should have been just on subtotal. I enjoyed the taste of the food, however found the service to be subpar for the value. I will say that upon calling back to the restaurant, the person who answered rectified the situation. I had to call back to the restaurant twice but it eventually was resolved.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, DJ. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we're sorry to hear about the challenges with seating and the billing issue. We understand how frustrating that can be, especially when you're celebrating with a larger party. We appreciate your patience as we worked to resolve the issue, and we're glad our team was able to make things right. We hope to provide a more seamless experience for you in the future and look forward to welcoming you back! -Kerry

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  5. Traci

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I took my work team for the end of year lunch and the food was great! Service was a bit slow given the amount of people in the restaurant but overall a good experience.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and bringing your team, Traci! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food. We apologize for the slower service due to the busy crowd and appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you and your team back soon for another great experience! -Kerry

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  6. Daniel

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Ordered coffee and a biscuit and the biscuit never arrived. This is a constant at this restaurant. The kitchen and service are completely disorganized and training is needed. 
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Daniel. We apologize for the mix-up with your order and for the frustration it caused. We take your concerns seriously and will address this with our team to improve both our kitchen and service. We appreciate your patience and hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future. This said, please email me at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. -Kerry

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  7. Joseph

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great staff, fun environment. Next time we are in DC we will be back.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Joseph! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  8. ELECKTRA

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots! Brunch on the weekends are the best!!!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Elecktra! We're thrilled to be one of your favorite spots and that you enjoy our weekend brunch. We can't wait to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience! -Kiara

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  9. Carianne

    VIP

    New York City

    112 reviews

    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to come back. See you in April for another post race brunch
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Carianne! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  10. Fred

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Just ok I think there are cheaper and better places in DC for breakfast.Very crowded and in my opinion too small for a buffet which is just ok for $35. Because of the lack of space once items were replenished they were gone very quickly.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Fred. We are sorry to hear that the buffet didn't meet expectations, especially in terms of space and variety. We appreciate your thoughts and will take them into consideration as we continue to improve our offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. -Kerry

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FAQs

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 464-3001.

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown is rated 4.4 stars by 10321 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 167 times today

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Google Map for Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6th and Massachusetts Ave NW
  • Area
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm First Bake Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Buffet Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The closest parking garage is located beneath our 600 Mass Ave building. The entrance is located on Massachusetts Ave NW. The parking garage elevator will bring guests to the lobby. Guests should proceed through the lobby and Farmers & Distillers will be located on the right.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place ChinatownMt. Vernon Square
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 464-3001
  • Catering
    Our Founding Farmers & Distillers Catering is available for pick up or delivery across the District. Enjoy Founding Farmers scratch-made food wherever you need it. We can also provide full-service catering. Let us cater your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers & Distillers is a great choice for group and private dining in downtown DC. We have a variety of options and can accommodate 8–55 guests for special events and gatherings. Details on our dining rooms are below. Depending on the day and time, we may be able to host larger groups here or at one of our sibling restaurants.
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