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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
10278 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 Chinatown<br />Mt. Vernon Square
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • All-Day Christmas Buffet

    $55.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Enjoy our festive ALL-DAY Christmas Buffet Brunch. Available on Wednesday, December 25. Celebrate with family and friends while you delight in our farm favorites you’ve come to know and love and get to try some of our special holiday dishes. $55 per guest + tax. Our a la carte menus will not be available.
    All-Day Christmas Buffet Photo

What 10,278 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown offers a lively dining experience with "fantastic brunch" options and "excellent food and service." The restaurant is known for its attentive staff and diverse menu, providing something for everyone. While it can be "very busy," reservations are recommended to ensure a smooth visit.

10,278 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We went on Thanksgiving. 45 minute wait, even with a reservation. Turkey was tough. We had to send back one plate, because the turkey was all gristle and there was a hair in the potatoes. Some of the food was tasty, most was bland and tough. They ran out of the only gluten free dessert offered. Won’t be back.

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  2. Aleysha

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were sat at a table with high-top chairs (stools) and just about everyone in my party was uncomfortable. The restaurant did not even have a kid's menu, nor anything to order for kids such as french fries or mac & cheese. So, unfortunately, we ended up stopping off at McDonald's on the way home just to get my kid's some kid-friendly food.

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  3. Latoya

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ll start with the bad Reservation at 4,Wasn’t seated until 4:25 Drinks were bad All of the food The bread,Soup and main course were Luke warm For dessert my mom and son ordered apple pie The apple pie was cold paired with runny ice cream The Good My server Ellie was wonderful That’s all I believe they either over booked or didn’t anticipate The enormous crowd over all experience I would give it a 6 They didn’t honor our reservation time,I can forgive that ,But serving Luke warm food isn’t good

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  4. Kevin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good, the food was good. The concern I had was the wait but it was understood because of the number of people. I did get my dessert to go and the quality was not what I expected.

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  5. Rashad

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My family decided to go to Founding Farmers for Thanksgiving Dinner, because the food is normally stellar as is the service. But there was a 40 minute wait despite me having a reservation, and the food was underseasoned and in some cases undercooked. My waiter was stellar but aside from that, it was an underwhelming experience.

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  6. LeVar

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was the absolute worst experience i’ve ever had with this establishment. They asked if anyone had allergies or dietary restrictions and my nephew has a tree nut and shellfish allergy and it can be an issue with cross contamination. Well they asked the question and had protocol in place to handle it. We, for the first time, decided to go out for Thanksgiving and had no back up plan. Well because of the allergy the restaurant wasn’t comfortable serving my nephew and we had to leave! So very disappointing and I don’t ever see myself returning to any of their restaurants. They would have been better off not even asking the question. DO BETTER Founding Farmers

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  7. Larry

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It took a LONG time to get the extra bread we asked for, and the waiter never took our drink order. Turkey was dry. All other food was great. Prices are too high.

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  8. Kameno

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Experience. I look forward to coming back again.

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  9. Barbara

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I like this place but for Thanksgiving, it wasn’t great. Loved the service - staff are great. But maybe it’s just too much to cook that much food for a ton of people on a holiday- the salad and desert were fine but the entrees over cooked and dry.

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  10. Gwen

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible Thanksgiving day meal at founding farmers. I just returned to the states after 3 months in Europe and find the prices here a little higher than I was expecting. But I haven’t had food this good in a very long time. I made a reservation and was able to be seated 10 minutes early. As busy as the restaurant got, the service was prompt and friendly, the noise level was low, particularly surprising considering the number of people in the large dining space. My friend and I had mimosas along with the meal, and they were excellent as well. Plan to go back tomorrow and order something from the bar. 

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FAQs

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

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown is rated 4.4 stars by 10278 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 86 times today
Experiences are available.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 464-3001
  • Catering
    Our Founding Farmers &amp; 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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