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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
10358 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 133 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 10,358 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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  • 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.

10,358 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Angel

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  3. Mike

    Tallahassee

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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!

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  4. Tillie

    VIP

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  5. Trudy

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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.

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  6. Gina

    Atlanta Metro

    47 reviews

    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 2 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.

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  7. Murray

    VIP

    Washington DC

    43 reviews

    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 2 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.

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  8. Nathaniel

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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.

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  9. Nina

    Tallahassee

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic homemade breads, salads and soups. Great option for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing our positive feedback, Nina! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  10. James

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a reservation for 7p but, were told that it would be at least a 45 mins wait. It turned out to be longer than that. The food that was available was decent but supply could not match demand. The food line was long and by the time we got to the front, we had to wait longer for the staff to replenish the food. Overall, I was disappointed with my experience and hoped better for the price paid.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Hi James. We sincerely apologize for the wait and the issues you experienced with the food availability. Your feedback is important to us, and we will work to improve our processes and ensure a better experience in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance. -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 4.3 stars by 10358 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 133 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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