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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
10310 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.4
$30 and under
American
Mount Vernon Square

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 111 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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 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 10,310 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

Loved For

  • 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.

10,310 Reviews
  1. ELECKTRA

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots! Brunch on the weekends are the best!!!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for your kind words, Elecktra! We're thrilled to be one of your favorite spots and that you enjoy our weekend brunch. We can't wait to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience! -Kiara

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  2. Fred

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Just ok I think there are cheaper and better places in DC for breakfast.Very crowded and in my opinion too small for a buffet which is just ok for $35. Because of the lack of space once items were replenished they were gone very quickly.

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  3. Francine

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. So fresh and delicious.. We ordered of the a la carte menu for brunch. There was a buffet and it looks amazing, but we were glad we went with the a la carte menu. The food was fresh and the servings were just enough! The biscuits and beignet were to die for soooo good. Our server informed us that everything there was farmed locally and they even made their own syrup which was delicious.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Francine! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our à la carte brunch. The biscuits, beignets, and syrup are definitely fan favorites! We hope to welcome you back soon to try more of our menu—or maybe even the buffet next time! -Kerry

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  4. George

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food was so good and the drinks were so good too!!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for your kind words, George! We're thrilled you enjoyed both the food and drinks. We can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience! -Kiara

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  5. Howard

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It took nearly one hour to receive our drinks and appetizers after sitting down to eat and the entire meal lasted almost 2.5 hours. The food was good, but more than 1/3 of the order came out of the kitchen wrong. Things that we had asked to have removed were on things, things we wanted had been removed, items we had ordered were unavailable…would not repeat.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Howard. We sincerely apologize for the long wait times and mix-ups with your order. This is not the level of service we strive for, and your feedback is valuable as we work to improve. While we're glad you enjoyed the food, we regret that the overall experience fell short. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to make it right in the future. -Kerry

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  6. Heather

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I have heard good things about Founding Farmers and was looking forward to trying it. I think it was a one and done kind of place. My first impression was that it was poorly decorated fire the holidays compared to other local establishments. The music was extremely loud to where we were shouting at each other and the server to be able to hear one another. The service was extremely slow, not just on the main meals, but the drinks, chips and dip, greeting/waters. Everything we ate was okay. Nothing spectacular and overpriced for the quality. The spinach dip tasted like it was frozen and heated. The portions were all small for our meals. I don’t recommend. I don’t like to sound negative, I just hate for someone else to waste their money and time here.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Heather. We’re sorry your experience fell short of expectations, from the ambiance to the service and food quality. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and your comments will be shared with our team for improvement. We appreciate your honesty and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future to make things right. -Kerry

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  7. Brandi

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered the shrimp and grits, I had more onion and celery in the bowl than anything else. Disappointed, very little flavor. My husband’s gnocchi entree was cold. Cocktails were good. This was our first time here and probably won’t be back.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Brandi. We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. This is not the standard we aim for, and we’ll be addressing your concerns with our kitchen team. We’re glad you enjoyed the cocktails, but we hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide the quality meal and service you expect. -Kerry

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  8. Ray

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Oh, what I would do to have A Founding Farmers Chinatown in New Hampshire! The menu has the perfect variety of selections. Everyone was absolutely more than satisfied! From the cocktail to the dessert. What a wonderful night to get together with friends!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Ray! We are glad you and your friends had such a great time with us. It means a lot to hear that everything from cocktails to dessert was a hit. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable night! -Kerry

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  9. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I made a reservation for 9 people through open table. When we arrived at the restaurant about 10 minutes early we were told they had 2 adjacent booths for us but no table for 9. What’s the point of making a reservation if the restaurant is going to ignore it? I was getting 2 teams together for a bonding lunch and it was impossible at 2 different tables. A waste of time and money. Our server was excellent. The food was fine.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Sarah. We sincerely apologize for the seating mix-up, and we understand how frustrating this must have been, especially for a team bonding lunch. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll work to ensure better coordination for larger groups in the future. We're glad to hear our server was excellent and that the food met expectations. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll give us another chance to make your next visit seamless. -Kerry

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  10. Robert

    Denver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, an excellent experience at Farmers and Distillers. For a Wednesday night the place was packed, but the a very large conference was being held in the nearby convention center.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your continued support, Robert! We are glad to hear you had another excellent experience with us. We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Najjah

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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 10310 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown restaurant

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.4
$30 and under
American
Mount Vernon Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 111 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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