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

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.3
4.3
10368 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 149 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • 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 10,368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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.

10,368 Reviews
  1. charles

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Juan, our waiter, was exceptionally great in his service. Juan was informed regarding the business and menu; as well as attentive in anticipating our needs - beverages were proactively checked on.Juan is the waiter you want during your dining experience.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Charles! We are glad to hear that Juan made your experience exceptional. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal and experience! -Tiffany

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  2. Saniya

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tourist from Chicago and I was skeptic at first trying as the menu was not focused on “one” cuisine and it was all over the place and my my!!!! We tried the king pao dumping, corn bread, goat cheese burger and beef pot!!! I KID YOU NOT IT WAS BEYONG DELICIOUS. I wish they had a branch in Chicago too I would eat the dumplings everyday!!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Saniya! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the dishes you tried! We’d love to have a branch in Chicago too, and we’re thrilled that we could surprise and delight you. We hope to welcome you back whenever you’re in town again! -Tiffany

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  3. Sakima

    VIP

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. It was a busy brunch on New Year's Day. Staff struggled to keep the buffet full. Again, it was super busy. My waitress Sky was great.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Sakima! We’re glad you enjoyed the food, and we truly appreciate your understanding during the busy New Year's Day brunch. We’ll make sure to address the buffet timing and thank Sky for providing great service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for a smoother experience! -Tiffany

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  4. Zenera

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, plenty of options. Just wish they hadn’t overbooked
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for your positive feedback, Zenera! Come again soon! -Xenia

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  5. nancy

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    you never fail to deliver on food quality except for the salads that were wilted. We always come back, it is a very consistently good brunch spot.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for your kind words and continued support, Nancy! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy our food and consistently have a great brunch experience. We sincerely apologize for the wilted salads and will definitely take note to ensure that doesn’t happen again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Tiffany

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  6. Meredith

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I want to start with the fact I have eaten at several other locations before and love it. As of last night there were still reservations available from 11:30-12:30. When we arrived at 11:45, the entry was so packed you couldn’t enter or move. The hostess stand was disorganized and didn’t move with purpose. It took as 20 min to check in and and an additional 25min before we were sat. Buffet I was told would be going till 3:00pm, was completely picked over and not everything was available. The waiter only came to the table twice and we ended up starting with out getting drinks due to waiting so long. The location was severely understaffed and it looks like they accepted more reservations than they could handle. 
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback, Meredith. I am sorry to hear about your recent experience and the long wait times. We understand how frustrating it can be when things don’t go as expected. Your comments will be shared with the team to ensure we can improve for future visits. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to provide a smoother experience next time. -Tiffany

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  7. michael

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The location of Founding Farms is unable to accommodate my son, who has a seafood allergy. Anyone with a food allergy should avoid any risk of cross-contamination. The manager informed me and my son that due to the severity of his allergy, they would not be able to serve us today. I was extremely disappointed and upset. I cannot understand how everything on the menu is cross-contaminated with seafood. There could have been a way to address our concerns without making my son feel like a burden because of his allergy. As a result, my son left feeling very disappointed and sad. Happy New Year! This was supposed to be a traditional last meal of the year for us—unfortunately, not this year!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Hi Michael. I am sorry to hear about your experience. The safety of all our guests is always our top priority, and we take food allergies very seriously. Your feedback is valuable, and we will review how we communicate these concerns to make sure every guest feels comfortable and cared for. We hope to have the opportunity to make it right for you in the future. -Tiffany

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  8. Sofia

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat, wish there was a little bit more food on the plates but overall good
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, Sofia! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  9. Mark

    VIP

    New York City

    79 reviews

    2.0

    79 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Founding Farmers was a BIG disappointment. Service was spotty at best. .There was no hostess at the entrance, we waited 5 minutes for someone to greet us. The menu is promising, but the waiter was overwhelmed, took a cocktail order and finally returned 20 minutes later to take our order, telling us that any number of menu items were "sold out" when we tried to order pot roast, lamb chops and a caesar salad. When our food arrived, my son's basic spaghetti with butter and parmesan was cold and congealed. It took another 15 minutes to have it replaced. My fried chicken was soggy outside, barely warm and dry inside, and the grits were lumpy and not so flavorful. They comped my son's spaghetti and our desserts, but the service recovery was underwhelming. In a city with literally hundreds of great dining experiences, I would never go back to Founding Farmers.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Mark. Thank you for sharing your experience, and I'm truly sorry to hear it fell short of expectations. It’s disappointing to learn about the service and food quality issues you encountered. We take all feedback seriously, and I'll be sure to share your comments with the team to improve in these areas. We would appreciate another chance to provide the experience you deserve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future. -Tiffany

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  10. Jeffrey

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Huge sprawling menu. Out of many items. Food was inconsistently cooked. Good for large parties with diverse tastes
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Jeffrey. We regret the inconsistencies in food preparation and the unavailability of menu items. We will ensure your comments are shared with the team to improve. We hope you will give us another chance in the future! -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 4.3 stars by 10368 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
7:00 pm
Booked 149 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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