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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
10331 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 207 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • 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 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 10,331 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

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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.

10,331 Reviews
  1. Cody

    Key West

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for Christmas lunch and it was very, very crowded - as expected. The food was good and the service was just OK. The buffet line was not being watched so it was getting a little out of hand in terms of people just going up without waiting which was annoying. This was not my favorite experience at this chain. Other locations are much nicer.

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  2. Hayley

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for Christmas Day buffet and all of the staff were in great moods and very helpful… despite working the holiday. We really appreciated having this option so that we didn’t have tot think about cooking dinner and could just spend time together as a family. Thank you so much for a great meal!

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  3. Thelma

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Christmas brunch for the family. I will come back again.

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  4. Sandra

    VIP

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    It was super loud—the music was off the charts loud and people were trying to scream over it. We didn’t bother to talk at all. The buffet was fine and the service was what you expect on a holiday. It was cheaper than other Christmas buffets so we went there but it wasn’t a happy holiday experience.

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  5. Otis

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is not the first time that I’ve been here for brunch. I had a reservation for 9am when the buffet opened. Got seated right sassy but then had to wait about 10 minutes before a waiter came and addressed our table. Went up to the buffet and half the food was not put out until 9:30 (crab cakes, yams, potatoes). I was shocked by that. Also many of the food items although they had warmers was cold. I was expecting hot food since the buffet had just opened at 9.

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  6. Kenneth

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is great… service was a bit slow and bordered on rude

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  7. Clarke

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great experience after TSO. We had reservations. Walked in and sat right down. Service was pretty quick. Our waiter Andrew did a great job
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your great experience, Clarke! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly after the TSO show, and that Andrew took great care of you. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We hope to welcome you back again soon! -Kiara

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  8. Travis

    Austin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    What a terrible experience. We made reservations well in advance before a show we were attending. We were sat 20 minutes late and another 5 minutes before we had a server. We explained to the server we had a hard stop time to leave and he sad he would let the kitchen know and help expedite the order. We received our drinks and apps relatively quick so I had faith we would receive our entrees. Nope. When I inquired about checking on the entrees the server said it’s only been 15 minutes. At that point our hard stop time was met and we left. At no point from the time we walked in the door to the time we left did anyone take any responsibility or accountability for the poor service. The staff were absolutely terrible and the place was clearly overbooked on reservations. From the staff actions this would leave me to believe it’s the norm. Will definitely never return.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Travis. We sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience and the delays you faced during your visit. We understand how frustrating it must have been, especially with your time constraints before the show. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we’ll be addressing your concerns with our team to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We appreciate you sharing your feedback and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. This said, please email me at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. -Kerry

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  9. Michele

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The main meal was delicious but the desserts were outstanding!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Michele! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  10. Jerry

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was outstanding including pork & lentil stew, chicken pot pie, butternut squash ravioli and scallops. Restaurant was caught short-staffed which made service slow. Although server did the best he could with a completely full restaurant.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Jerry! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the food. We apologize for the slow service due to being short-staffed, but we’re glad to hear our server did their best to take care of you. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back for a smoother experience next time! -Kerry

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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 10331 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 207 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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