Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

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   michael

   Washington DC

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   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!
   

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   Mark

   VIP

   New York City

   79 reviews

   2.0

   79 reviews

   Dined 2 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 today

   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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   Jeffrey

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 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
   

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   Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today

   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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   Angel

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   May have been an off night. Noise may have been a factor too. Not a fan. Understanding of gluten free was non existent, can't really believe they get any training on it as claimed. Service was slow, food was ok at best, drinks were very sweet which was surprising being attached to a distillery. At close to a 300 dollar dinner, there was no redeeming quality that would make me believe going back would be any better another time. 9 and 6 year old were unimpressed with 28 dollar steak and fries in quality, taste and portion size. Was attracted by positive reviews online but, definitely not our experience tonight. DC can be expensive but, it should at least be good if I am going to overpay. Much better places to eat for 1/2 to 1/3 of the price. Disappointing overall, but at least we had a couod laugh as we left. Waste of money would have been have felt much worse without that. Grateful to be at a place in life where we can laugh it off and learn a lesson. Would have been furious a few years ago.
   

   Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today

   Hi Angel. I’m sorry your experience fell short of expectations. We take your feedback seriously and regret the issues you encountered. These aspects are critical to ensuring a positive dining experience, and it’s disheartening to hear that we missed the mark. Your constructive input valuable, and we’ll use it to make improvements. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope you’ll reconsider visiting in the future, allowing us to provide the quality and service you deserve. -Tiffany
   

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   Mike

   Tallahassee

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Visiting in town. Food is very good overall. Service was amazing. I would definitely go back if I lived closer n DC. Great night with the family!
   

   Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today

   Thank you for visiting us during your trip, Mike! We're delighted you enjoyed the food and had amazing service. It's wonderful to hear you had a great night with your family. If you're ever back in DC, we'd love to welcome you again! -Tiffany
   

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   Tillie

   VIP

   Dallas

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Ugh! This place is so filthy. We went for Sunday brunch. My family and I had the buffet. Barely any food was available. Long lines for meats. The waitress spilled an entire pitcher of water on the table, which okay happens. She stood there like a deer in headlights and did not even move. The napkin she used to wipe the water off the carpeted floor was the same napkin she used to wipe water off the table. Food took FOREVER to be replaced. The utensils were sticky. The service was terrible. Parking is pure hell. We parked in the public garage. No signage in the garage lets patrons know they need to use their parking ticket to access the locked door off the street. We just happened to have our ticket with us. The ticket still didn’t work. We had to walk down the garage ramp with small children hoping a car was not trying to exit. When we walked past the pay station, there was a line of cars trying to exit. The gate was not operating properly. People had to get out of their cars to find a pay station to exit the public parking garage. Over a $160 for a miserable experience.
   

   Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today

   Hi Tillie. We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. This is not the standard we strive for, and your feedback is valuable in helping us improve. We sincerely apologize for the issues with cleanliness, service, and the challenges with parking. Your concerns will be addressed with our team immediately to ensure better experiences moving forward. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide a better experience. -Tiffany
   

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   Trudy

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Extensive menu all excellent. Relaxed service. Good drinks. Clean bathrooms. Food amazing. Recommend fish, scallops, steak or burger.
   

   Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today

   Thank you for the fantastic review, Trudy! We're thrilled you enjoyed our menu, relaxed service, and facilities. It's great to hear our food and drinks hit the mark. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara
   

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   Gina

   Atlanta Metro

   47 reviews

   4.0

   47 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was excellent. Food tasty. Only negative was that we had to wait about 20 minutes after our reservation time to be sat.
   

   Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your experience, Gina! We're glad you enjoyed the excellent service and tasty food. We apologize for the delay in seating. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope your next visit will be even smoother! -Kiara
   

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   Murray

   VIP

   Washington DC

   43 reviews

   3.0

   43 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The service was great. The food, well, left a little bit to be desired. The filling in the vanilla French toast was flavorless, the hashbrowns were hard, and the portion was skimpy, and it was just a disappointing experience.
   

   Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today

   Thank you for your feedback, Murray. While we're glad you enjoyed the service, we're sorry to hear the food didn’t meet expectations. Your comments have been noted and shared with our culinary team. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a better experience. This said, please email me at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. -Tiffany
   

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    Nathaniel

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    I like the drinks and they have a lot of food options. Just a little expensive for the value you get.
    

    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today

    Thank you for your feedback, Nathaniel! It's great to hear you enjoyed the drinks and the variety of food options. We'll keep working to ensure the experience feels worthwhile. We hope to welcome you back again! -Tiffany
    

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