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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
10386 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 108 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.
  • 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 ChinatownMt. 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

What 10,386 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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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown is praised for its "fantastic food," "excellent service," and "great variety." The farm-to-table concept is a hit, with standout cocktails and fresh dishes. While some guests noted service delays and noise, many enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff, making it a "must-visit gem" in DC.

10,386 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andrew was our server and was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. His professionalism stood out. Very responsive and excellent recommendations. Manager Mauricio was also lovely and helpful.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Kelly! We are glad to hear that Andrew provided excellent service and that Mauricio was helpful as well. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to both of them. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara

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  2. Monica

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dined here for Sunday brunch. Food was fantastic! The fresh doughnuts were to die for. The food was prepared well and the service was impeccable.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Monica! We are glad you enjoyed your Sunday brunch. It’s great to hear that both the food and service exceeded your expectations. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! -Kiara

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  3. Ruth

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved that the brunch had buffet and off the menu items available at no additional charge. The food was great. We will be revisiting.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback, Ruth! We are glad you enjoyed the brunch and appreciated the variety of buffet and menu options. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience! -Tiffany

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  4. victor

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good buffet brunch....worth the money.............
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback, Victor! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  5. Amy

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our bill was ridiculously high for our family of 4. The scallops were good but not great, and market fish was good. Kids enjoyed the chicken Parmesan and pub burger. Drinks decent, but also pricey.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback, Amy. We appreciate your comments on the food and service. We understand that value is important, and we’ll take your thoughts into consideration as we continually strive to improve the guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon. -Najjah

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  6. Kelly

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Natalie did a great job of delivering really delicious food to us. She recommended the spatchcock chicken and it was fantastic, I might not have ordered that myself, but her encouragement of how good it was prompted me to do so, and she was spot on! The music may have been a little louder than I like last night Sometimes it’s difficult to hear my guest.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Kelly! We’re thrilled to hear Natalie provided excellent service and her recommendation of the Spatchcock chicken hit the mark—it’s a great choice! We appreciate your feedback about the music and will keep it in mind. We hope to see you again soon! -Tiffany

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  7. Yanira

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and I appreciate the farm to table aspect. I ordered the margarita 2019, the steak frites, and tried the lillipop bacon. So good!!! Our server was great and gave my party great recommendations.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us, Yanira! We are glad you enjoyed your experience and loved our offerings! We’re thrilled our server’s recommendations made your visit even better. We can’t wait to welcome you back! -Kiara

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  8. John

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, fresh farm to table, excellent service…
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your positive feedback, John! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  9. Maria

    VIP

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Frustrating. Was excited to try this place. But after an hour past ordering our lunch salads and no food arrived and I was now missing our conference meetings I asked our server to please go check on it (10 minutes after she said it would be coming any moment). I guess the kitchen lost our ticket. Then she gave us the wrong bill. Then she offered us a free donut we didn’t want. Sigh
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Maria. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience and frustration you experienced. This is not the standard we aim to uphold, and we sincerely apologize for the delays and missteps. Thank you for bringing this to our attention—we’ll address it with our team to ensure we do better. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the exceptional service we’re known for. -Najjah

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  10. Darrin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Founding farmers is always a great place! The food was amazing and great options.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Darrin! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and our variety of options. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Xenia

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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 4.3 stars by 10386 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 108 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
  • 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 & 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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