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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
10486 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 143 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Delivery & takeout

What 10,486 people are saying

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers & Distillers in DC's Chinatown offers a vibrant dining experience with an "extensive menu" featuring everything from soups to seafood. Guests praise the "great service," "delicious food," and "tasty cocktails." While the atmosphere can be "noisy," reservations ensure a seamless experience. Highly recommended for a memorable visit!

10,486 Reviews
  1. Robyn VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner with friends and their kids this evening. The service and food was excellent. Since they were visiting from out of state, they have never been to a Founding Farmers. The waiter took time to give and overview of the restaurant and food prior to ordering. We never felt rushed which made us feel comfortable to visit with our out of town friends.

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  2. Arlene

    Tampa7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food, awesome experience. Healthy, fun and such a great experience

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  3. Miya

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here for brunch. We had a very large group and they were able to accommodate us. The restaurant is very family friendly and there are so many food options for brunch. The service was great and the price is very reasonable, which is great for a large group. We will definitely be back.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Miya! We are happy to hear you had a great experience with your group. It's great that you enjoyed the variety of brunch options. We can't wait to welcome you back soon for another fantastic meal! -Tiffany

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  4. GiaVonni

    St. Louis8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and accommodation! Our waiter was great!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, GiaVonni! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  5. Karen

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time visiting Founding Farmers - a really interesting place. They offer a lot - alcohol, baked goods, candy. We had dinner the food was fresh and well prepared. I enjoyed the butternut squash raviolis, the burgers were good and the salad was fresh. I would recommend Founding Farmers for an enjoyable meal and spirits.

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  6. DianaD

    Raleigh7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was late … around 1030 so things took a bit of time . I was a bit turned off by my cold food but couldn’t complain , I was hungry. Then I didn’t get what I ordered, I asked for mac and cheese got mash potatoes again I didn’t complain I was tired and hungry.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Diana. We truly apologize for the delay in service and for receiving the wrong dish. We understand how frustrating that can be. We’ll be sure to address this with our team to ensure better accuracy and timing moving forward. We appreciate your understanding and hope you'll give us another chance for a better experience next time! -Kristina

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  7. Suzy VIP

    Memphis/West TN16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was ordinary at best. Rockfish was overcooked. Service was very nice.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Suzy! We are glad to hear that you had a positive experience with the service. We sincerely apologize that the rockfish didn't meet expectations and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We always strive to deliver great food, and we'll work on improving in this area. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon! -Kristina

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Lots of options to choose from and everything was fresh and high quality. I highly recommend it!

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  9. Gary VIP

    Charlotte8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food a day service! The entire menu looks delicious. I ate there two nights in a row.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Gary! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and service, and it's awesome that you came back for another night. We look forward to seeing you again soon! -Tiffany

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a go-to place for me, whether it be a personal or business trip. The service and food quality remain consistent year-over-year. One important mention is to make sure you leave room for the freshly made donuts!

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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 10486 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 143 times today
Google Map for Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Delivery & takeout
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