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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.5
4.5
12396 Reviews
$30 and under
American
12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 71 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Repeatedly awarded Bethesda’s Best, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is conveniently located off I-270 in Potomac. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and drinks from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch.

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 neighborhood restaurant. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up or catering delivery across Montgomery County, MD. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Rockville
  • Cross Street
    Park Potomac Ave & Cadbury Ave
  • Parking details
    Guests visiting MoCo's Founding Farmers enjoy 2 free hours of parking Monday-Friday, and 3 hours of free parking on Saturday and Sunday in the parking lot / deck located immediately adjacent to the restaurant. If you park in the lower level garage, please be sure to check at the front desk for a parking validation ticket.
  • Public transit
    Take the Metro Red Line to the Rockville or Bethesda station • Take the Montgomery County Ride On 47 bus to the corner of Seven Locks Rd. and Montrose Rd. • Walk north along Seven Locks Road 0.1 mile to Cadbury Ave. • Turn right, walk 0.2 mile to 12505 Park Potomac Ave.
  • Entertainment
    The bar at Founding Farmers is a truly unique and innovative experience, with true mixologists specially trained in 'bar-chefing'. The bar menu harkens back to the pre-Prohibition era with handcrafted cocktails that use juices and mixers prepared by hand as well as Fountain Sodas and Phosphates, prepared to order.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 12,396 people are saying

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers MD: Potomac offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, perfect for casual or special occasions. While some reviews mention noisiness and occasional service hiccups, standout servers like Isaiah and Fatima enhance the experience. Reservations are recommended due to high demand.
12,396 Reviews
  1. beth VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The poke bowl is so fresh and delicious. I can’t wait to go back and order that again. Fun and energetic restaurant.

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  2. Judy

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both my husband and myself had a very relaxing dinner. Outstanding service. Delicious food and drinks. Absolutely loved the foid, drinks, service and everything about our experience.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Judy! We're thrilled to hear you had a relaxing dinner and enjoyed everything from the food to the service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience! -Kiara

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  3. Carey

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Orders the Shrimp & Grits and do not care for the updated version. This used to be one of my favorite things on the menu, but it seems they updated their recipe. The andouille was blonde colored like bologna (not seared at all). Large chunk of onion that were almost raw. Worst Shrimp & Grits I’ve ever had. My husband ordered spicy fried chicken and received the regular version. Best thing of the night was our cornbread appetizer. Should have stopped there.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Carey! We're sorry to hear that the Shrimp & Grits and your husband's dish didn't meet expectations. Your comments about the changes to the recipe and the mix-up with the order are helpful for us to improve. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the cornbread! We hope you give us another chance to deliver a better experience next time. -Jessica

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  4. ron VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was excellent. Very attentive. Made the evening fun.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for dinning in with us, Ron! Please come again soon! -Jessica

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  5. London

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my daughter came here for dinner, our server was Isaiah and he was AMAZING, very funny, checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed, how the food was ( this is very important ), etc. The food was great 10/10 recommend.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review, London! We are happy to hear that Isaiah made your dining experience memorable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. We can’t wait to have you and your daughter back for another amazing meal! -Kaira

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  6. Sheryl

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Everything was so fresh. My 94 year old Dad said his hamburger was cooked to perfection, one of the best he had ever eaten! We all were super satisfied. The customer service was outstanding. We enjoyed it very much,!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Sheryl! We’re thrilled to hear your dad enjoyed his burger and that everyone left happy. It means a lot to know our food and service made your visit so special. We hope to welcome you all back again soon! -Jessica

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  7. Dr . Sasha VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty good food for being busy on Easter. Felt a little rushed but everything was cooked well. Appreciated being taken on time for our reservation. Overall, I would return.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for sharing, Dr. Sasha! It's great to hear the food was well-prepared, and that your reservation was honored on time. Totally understand the rushed feeling on a holiday — glad it didn’t take away from the overall experience. Hope your next visit is even more relaxed! -Najjah

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  8. Rosie VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, atmosphere and service! Wonderful experience.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Rosie! We're thrilled you had a wonderful experience. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! -Jessica

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  9. Rosanne

    Washington DC8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very small portion of Chicken salad main entree. And we were seated and out in under 30 minutes. More like a fast food restaurant.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Rosanne. We are sorry to hear that the portion size of the chicken salad and the speed of your experience didn't meet expectations. We appreciate your input and will take it into consideration to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon! -Jessica

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  10. Michelle

    Washington DC11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service was swift. It was a great Easter lunch/dinner
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Michelle! We are glad you enjoyed your dinning experience. It's wonderful to hear that both the food and service met expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! -Najjah

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FAQs

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 340-8783.

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac is rated 4.5 stars by 12396 OpenTable diners.

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

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12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Park Potomac Ave & Cadbury Ave
  • Area
    Rockville
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 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, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Guests visiting MoCo's Founding Farmers enjoy 2 free hours of parking Monday-Friday, and 3 hours of free parking on Saturday and Sunday in the parking lot / deck located immediately adjacent to the restaurant. If you park in the lower level garage, please be sure to check at the front desk for a parking validation ticket.
  • Public transit
    Take the Metro Red Line to the Rockville or Bethesda station • Take the Montgomery County Ride On 47 bus to the corner of Seven Locks Rd. and Montrose Rd. • Walk north along Seven Locks Road 0.1 mile to Cadbury Ave. • Turn right, walk 0.2 mile to 12505 Park Potomac Ave.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Entertainment
    The bar at Founding Farmers is a truly unique and innovative experience, with true mixologists specially trained in 'bar-chefing'. The bar menu harkens back to the pre-Prohibition era with handcrafted cocktails that use juices and mixers prepared by hand as well as Fountain Sodas and Phosphates, prepared to order.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up or catering delivery across Montgomery County, MD. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
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