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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
10457 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 135 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 10,457 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers & Distillers DC in Chinatown offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and cocktails." Guests love the extensive menu and "excellent service," making it a popular spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The atmosphere is inviting, and their in-house drinks are a highlight. Perfect for any occasion.

10,457 Reviews
  1. Julia

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They were out of half the menu by 7 pm on Sunday night.

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  2. Maureen

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Busy late Sunday morning and ate at buffet. Food was very good with many savory and sweet choices. Service was excellent and efficient despite crowd before hockey game. Will definitely recommend to others.

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  3. Pam

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went before a Caps game for Sunday brunch. Food was amazing and service was impeccable.

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  4. Damon

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our server started with a terrible attitude, and it took over an hour to get our meal (egg scrambles). When the food came out the eggs were cold. They sent a trainer to bring our food who was impossible to understand and spoke so softly we could not hear him. A terrible experience made worse by the terrible attitude of our server.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Damon. I'm sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. It’s certainly not the level of service or food quality we strive for. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us to improve. I hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide a better experience. This said, pleas email me at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. -Najjah

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  5. Amryn

    Pinehurst

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good waiter food was subpar at this location was a bit of a disappointment
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Amryn! I am glad to hear your waiter provided great service, but I’m sorry the food didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly work to improve the quality. We hope to have the chance to provide a better experience next time! -Jessica

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  6. Euline

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great. Will always dine here. Tasty food.

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  7. Kyle

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I've been a semi-regular at this brunch spot and the food is usually good, and yesterday was no different. However, I did encounter a couple of minor hiccups: I was hoping for a decaf coffee, but instead was offered an Americano, which isn't quite the same when decaf is clearly on the menu. Furthermore, it's inconvenient that if one guest opts for the buffet, everyone at the table must follow suit, rather than allowing individual choices between buffet and a la carte. These small issues might make me hesitate to recommend it for brunch despite the consistently good food.

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  8. Rafael

    Miami

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Average food. Slow service for an empty restaurant
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Rafael. I am sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet expectations. It's disappointing to hear about the slow service. We take your feedback seriously and will work on improving both the food and service for future visits. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! -Kristina

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  9. Susan

    VIP

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It took forever to get our drinks- in fact we received our dinner first. Otherwise the food was great! I think the server was just extremely busy.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Susan! I’m glad to hear the food was great despite the drink delay. We’ll make sure to work on the timing and ensure a smoother experience next time. Hope to see you again soon! -Kristina

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  10. Susan

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tuna poke salad was well liked by my 2 friends. The waitress was very prompt and helpful and the restaurant wasn’t crowded.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your kind review, Susan! We are glad your friends enjoyed the tuna poke salad and that you had great service. We hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful experience! -Tiffany

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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 10457 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 135 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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