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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5
4.5
34496 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch.

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 neighborhood restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 822-8783
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up and delivery across Washington, DC. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers includes is a second floor mezzanine level that is ideal for special events/parties or corporate events and can accommodate 100 comfortably seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception. There are no fully private rooms.
  • Neighborhood
    Foggy Bottom
  • Cross street
    20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Foggy Bottom)
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking on Pennsylvania Ave., 20th St., H St., and elsewhere within 2 blocks of the restaurant. There are 3 parking garages within 3 blocks of the restaurant; the closest is at the Shops at 2000 Pennsylvania (enter on 20th St.).
  • Public transit
    There are two Metro stops within 3 blocks of the restaurant, Orange/Blue lines at Farragut West or Foggy Bottom/GWU. The red DC Circulator bus Georgetown/Union Station line stops on Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st street, as well as on K Street and on 19th, all just one block away.
  • Entertainment
    The bar at Founding Farmers is a truly unique and innovative experience, with true mixologists specially trained in 'bar-chefing'. The bar menu harkens back to the pre-Prohibition era with handcrafted cocktails that use juices and mixers prepared by hand.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 34,496 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom boasts "amazing food" and "excellent service," with a diverse menu that caters to all tastes. Guests rave about the "great cocktails" and "friendly staff," making it a must-visit for both locals and tourists. Despite occasional wait times, the "delectable farm-to-table cuisine" ensures a rewarding dining experience.
34,496 Reviews
  1. Stuart

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Restaurant was freezing cold (at our table), waited over 10 minutes even with a reservation, service was extremely slow, waiter forgot some items, and food was not as good as usual. Disappointed as FF is usually better.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Stuart. I am really sorry to hear about your experience. That’s certainly not the standard we aim to provide. I can understand how frustrating it must have been with the cold, slow service, and missed items. Please know that we appreciate your feedback, and I’ll be sure to pass it along to the team so we can improve moving forward. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the excellent experience you’ve come to expect from us. -Najjah

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  2. Jillian

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They forgot my cornbread, then brought me a piece that had obviously been in the fridge. They over corrected and brought the next piece so hot that I had to let it sit for a while. Entrees were french dip sandwich, Cracker shrimp and chicken and waffles. All the entrees were great except for the cornbread problems. Got devils food cake with ice cream for dessert that was a disappointment. The cake was dry. I would go back. I think my expectations were too high.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Jillian. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the entrees, but we’re truly sorry for the issues with the cornbread and dessert. We strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests, and it seems we fell short this time. Your feedback is helpful, and we'll address the concerns you've raised with our kitchen team. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back for a better experience! -Kerry

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  3. Kelly

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mira was our server and she was very knowledgeable, she loves working there and it showed! The food was delicious.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Kelly! We are glad to hear Mira took great care of you and that you enjoyed the food. It’s always great to see passion for the job, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We look forward to your next visit! -Kiara

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  4. Jeannie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast was so good that we went there twice during our three day trip to DC! The food was so fresh and the service was great. The menu is full of unique breakfast items with ingredients that amazingly work well together. This choice for breakfast was a grand slam!
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded today
    Thank you for dining with us not once but twice during your trip, Jeannie! We're thrilled you enjoyed your dinning experience. We hope to see you again on your next visit to DC! -Najjah

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  5. Justin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing establishment. Our waiter Curtis was tremendous and very helpful. They have whatever you want from soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, fish, steak, and chicken. Everything we ordered was great. Drinks were perfect. There house special “The Constitution” was fantastic. I’m not a local but wish I was!
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Justin! We are glad to hear Curtis took great care of you and that you enjoyed the variety of dishes and drinks. We're honored by your kind words and hope you’ll visit us again soon! Safe travels and we hope to welcome you back! -Kiara

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  6. Brittney

    Orlando

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a must visit when in DC. Had never eaten here for any meal other than brunch. We were very impressed by the food for supper!! The Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup hit the spot on a snowy day in DC!! The trio of dips and chips for an APP was delicious!! The pimento cheese in that trip AHHMAZING!! Our server was incredible, I am sorry i don't remember his name but we ate on 1/19/25 against the window. My mom and I were sitting on the booth side and my Dad was on a chair. Behind us was the window to the outdoor dining area. For desserts we got a box of chocolate candies and an apple pie and two snicker doodle cookies (they were out of chocolate chip sadly). Would suggest to everyone.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded today
    Thank you for making us a must-visit spot during your DC trips, Brittany! We're thrilled you enjoyed supper with us. It sounds like the perfect cozy meal for a snowy day! We're glad dessert was a hit too, even if we were out of chocolate chip cookies. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon! -Najjah

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  7. Renae

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and food. Our server was so personable. The ambiance was homey and welcoming. We cleaned our plates. Not a crumb left.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Renae! We are glad to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the food. It’s great to know the ambiance made you feel at home, and we appreciate you cleaning your plates! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon. -Kerry

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was phenomenal and so personable. We always make a point of going to founding farmers when we’re traveling through DC and have yet to be disappointed in the food or service.

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  9. Kelly

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jorge was a thoughtful and helpful server, the food was delicious! Great team
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your lovely review, Kelly! We are glad Jorge took great care of you and that you enjoyed the food. We’ll share your kind words with the team and look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara

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  10. Ella

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, fresh ingredients, friendly staff. Will definitely be back if ever in D.C area again.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Ella! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the food, ingredients, and friendly service. We can’t wait to welcome you back next time you’re in the D.C. area! -Kiara

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FAQs

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 822-8783.

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom is rated 4.5 stars by 34496 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

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Booked 211 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Foggy Bottom)
  • Neighborhood
    Foggy Bottom
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking on Pennsylvania Ave., 20th St., H St., and elsewhere within 2 blocks of the restaurant. There are 3 parking garages within 3 blocks of the restaurant; the closest is at the Shops at 2000 Pennsylvania (enter on 20th St.).
  • Public transit
    There are two Metro stops within 3 blocks of the restaurant, Orange/Blue lines at Farragut West or Foggy Bottom/GWU. The red DC Circulator bus Georgetown/Union Station line stops on Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st street, as well as on K Street and on 19th, all just one block away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Entertainment
    The bar at Founding Farmers is a truly unique and innovative experience, with true mixologists specially trained in 'bar-chefing'. The bar menu harkens back to the pre-Prohibition era with handcrafted cocktails that use juices and mixers prepared by hand.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 822-8783
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up and delivery across Washington, DC. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers includes is a second floor mezzanine level that is ideal for special events/parties or corporate events and can accommodate 100 comfortably seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception. There are no fully private rooms.
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