Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.5

13012 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 199 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Lively
Good for groups

Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust.

Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe.

Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:00 am First Bake Mon–Fri 7:30 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 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 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
(703) 442-8783
Website
http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Joe Goetze
Catering
Founding Farmers is available to cater your next event. Available for pick up and delivery across Northern Virginia. Full service catering is also available. Contact events@frg.farm to learn more!

Location
1800 Tysons Boulevard, Tysons Corner, VA 22102
Neighborhood
Tysons Corner / McLean
Cross street
Galleria Drive & Tysons Blvd
Parking details
Hourly self-park garages with free evening and weekend validated parking; Silver Line Metro to Tysons Corner station is just ONE block away. Paid Valet Parking ($3 per vehicle) s available daily: for lunch and dinner service, Monday-Friday, and for weekend brunch and weekend dinner hours.
Public transit
Metro - Silver Line stop at Tysons Corner. The restaurant is just one block away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

100 Washington, D.C. Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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.

Popular dishes

Whirley Pop Kettle Corn$8.50
Devil-Ish Eggs$12.50
choose: classic, ham, or combo
Fried Green Tomatoes$13.50
Thick-Cut Onion Rings$13.50
Blue Cheese Bacon Dates$13.50
Glazed Bacon Lollis$13.50
Spinach Dip$15.50
Garlic Black Pepper Wings$15.50
Baby Cheeseburgers*$16.50
served with fries
- (3)$16.50
- (6)$21.50
Ahi Tuna Bites*$16.50
Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip$17.50

Bread Bites

Our breads are mixed, shaped, and baked in small batches daily

Coupla' Buttermilk Biscuits$6.99
cultured butter, house jam
Prosciutto Farm Bread$7.99
fig jam, mascarpone, balsamic
Avocado Toast$7.99
lime, extra virgin olive oil
Brie Farm Bread$7.99
onion jam, crisp apple
Skillet Cornbread$9.99
ND honey butter, J.Q. Dickinson salt
Philly Soft Pretzel$9.99
pimento cheese, BBQ mustard, sour cream & onion dip

Soups & Salads

add: herb chicken +$8.50, fried chicken tenders +$8.50, steak* +$10.50, salmon* +$10.50, tuna* +$10.50, shrimp +$10.50, scallops* +$12.50

Soups & Small Salads

Today's Soup$9.50
Roasted Tomato Soup$9.50
Farmers Salad*$14.50
mixed lettuce, avocado, date, tomato, grape, almond, parmigiano reggiano, olive, champagne & sherry vinaigrettes
Drag through the Garden$14.50
mixed lettuce, tomato, green bean, carrot, radish, bell pepper, fennel, cucumber, lemon vinaigrette
Farro Arugula$14.50
squash, walnut, dried fruit
Caesar Salad$14.50
little gem lettuce, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino romano, biscuit & cornbread croutons
Purple & Black Kale$14.50
hazelnut, date, radish, pecorino romano, lemon vinaigrette
Italian Sunday$14.50
mixed lettuce, cucumber, radish, roasted tomato, pickled peppers, fennel, red onion, aged provolone, parmigiano reggiano, red wine vinaigrette

Entrée Salads

Good All Green$18.50
mixed lettuce, broccoli, green bean, green apple, avocado, feta, toasted seeds, lemon & garlic herb vinaigrettes
Chicken Salad*$19.50
hand-pulled roasted chicken salad with fresh herbs & golden raisins, served atop romaine hearts with avocado, tomato, beet, almond & blueberry tossed in champagne vinaigrette
Fried Chicken Salad*$19.50
mixed lettuce, bacon, cheddar, avocado, tomato, onion, buttermilk ranch dressing with honey mustard drizzle
Many Vegetable$21.50
avocado, egg, cannellini, onion, pecorino romano
Blue Cheese Steak*$22.50
spinach, bacon, egg, apple, balsamic onion, crispy shallot, sherry vinaigrette
Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke*$24.50
napa cabbage, avocado, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, basil, mint, sesame vinaigrette
Louie Cobb$27.50
choose: shrimp, crab +$2, or combo +$1; romaine, avocado, tomato, egg, danish blue cheese, green onion, lemon vinaigrette

Burgers & Dogs

House-ground, hand-formed burger patties. Nitrate-free hot dogs made from 100% beef. Choice of side: chips, fries, coleslaw, crop list side, or thick-cut onion rings

Cheddar Cheeseburger*$17.50
Our Best Veggie Cheeseburger$17.50
muenster, whole grains, black bean, sweet potato, beet
Pub Bacon Cheeseburger*$19.50
griddled muenster & red onion, pickled peppers, spicy pub sauce, kaiser roll
Goat Cheese Burger*$19.50
balsamic onions, bread & butter pickles, lemon aioli
Blue Cheese Balsamic Bacon Burger*$19.50
kaiser roll
Ball Park Dog$15.50
12-inch hot dogs. Yellow mustard, ketchup, relish, onion
Chili Dog$15.50
12-inch hot dogs. Spicy mustard, grated onion, pimento cheese

Chicken

Humanely raised on independently-owned American family farms with an all-vegetarian diet and no antibiotics ever

Big Crispy Tenders$20.50
street corn, thick-cut onion rings
Fried Chicken$24.50
choose: southern or spicy; buttermilk biscuit, mashed potatoes, braised collard greens & cabbage, white gravy
Hot Honey Fried Chicken$24.50
parmesan grits, green beans, sweet & sour tomatoes
Fried Chicken & Waffle$24.50
choose: southern or spicy; seven cheese macaroni, green beans, white gravy, maple syrup
Spatchcock Chicken$24.50
mashed potatoes, green beans; choose: peruvian spiced, honey thyme, or maple mustard

Sandwiches

All bread is mixed, shaped, and baked in our bakery. Choice of side: chips, fries, coleslaw, crop list side, or thick-cut onion rings

Egg Salad$12.50
Chicken Salad$17.50
cranberry orange bread
BLT with Roasted Turkey & Avocado$17.50
lemon aioli, sourdough
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$17.50
Roasted Vegetable, Avocado & Brie$18.50
apple walnut raisin bread
Spicy Fried Chicken$19.50
Shaved Pastrami Melt$20.50
Prime Rib Dip*$21.50
kaiser roll

Signatures

Crop List Platter$19.50
choice of three crop list sides
Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas$20.50
avocado salad, street corn
Chicken Pot Pie$22.50
Veggie Loaf$23.50
mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, choice of one crop list side
Yankee Pot Roast$24.50
mashed potatoes, crispy onions
Chicken Fried Steak & Waffle$26.50
seven cheese macaroni, green beans, white gravy, maple syrup
Meatloaf & Gravy$25.50
mashed potatoes, green beans
Shrimp & Grits, Andouille$25.50

Pasta & Parms

Linguine Pomodoro$19.50
Spaghetti Squash Marinara$19.50
Ricotta Gnocchi Pomodoro$19.50
Baked Virginia Ham Linguine$19.50
Pappardelle Bolognese$19.50
Seven Cheese Macaroni$20.50
Southern Carbonara Linguine$20.50
Sausage Mushroom Ricotta Gnocchi$24.50
Chicken Bolognese Linguine$24.50
Founding Spirits Vodka Pesto Shrimp Linguine$27.50

Handmade Ravioli

Butternut Squash$19.50
sage brown butter
Cheese$20.50
tomato butter sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes
Crab$35.50
lemon butter sauce, balsamic drizzle

Parms

Chicken Parm$23.50
sautéed broccoli
Eggplant Parm$23.50
sautéed broccoli
Chicken Milanese$24.50
sautéed spinach

Premium Seafood

Sustainably wild-caught or sustainably farmed. Traceable

Fish, Chips & Beer$23.99
short white beer
Cracker-Crusted Shrimp$25.99
fries, coleslaw, cornbread
Fishers Fry Combo$30.99
shrimp, white fish, crab cake, fries, coleslaw
Simple Style Seared Tuna$32.99
sautéed broccoli, choice of one crop list side
Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon*$33.99
mashed potatoes, green beans
Scallops Meunière*$33.99
butternut risotto
Shrimp & Crab Risotto$35.99
wild mushrooms, lemon herb cream
Crab Cakes$36.99
fries, coleslaw

Today's Fish - Premium Seafood

MKT. Choose preparation style. Sustainably wild-caught or sustainably farmed. Traceable

Crispy Corn-Crusted
parmesan grits, corn cilantro sauce, serrano sour cream, green tomato relish, cilantro oil
Coriander Pan-Seared
parmesan risotto, roasted leeks, poached autumn vegetables, mulled local apple cider glaze, lemon butter sauce, chives
Hazelnut Butter
pumpkin ravioli, hazelnut oil, pecorino romano, chives
Fresh Herbs & Lemon
parsnip horseradish puree, cauliflower, butternut squash & farro salad, lemon butter & oil, cilantro oil, parsley, dill, chives
Simple Style
blistered tomatoes, lemon oil, parsley, chives, lemon, choice of two crop list sides

From the Range

We collaborate with independent ranchers in the mid-Atlantic to buy our meat

Steak Frites*$27.99
fries, choice of one crop list side
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin$27.99
braised collard greens & cabbage, mashed potatoes
Steak & Enchiladas*$28.99
avocado salad, street corn
BBQ Pork Ribs$29.99
fries, green beans, coleslaw
Mustard Seed-Crusted Twin Lamb Chops*$32.99
mashed potatoes, choice of one crop list side
Herb-Crusted Prime Rib*$36.99
Au jus, horseradish cream; available after 5pm. Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side
- 10 oz$36.99
Ribeye*$35.99
Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side
- 10 oz$35.99
Aged NY Strip*$36.99
Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side
- 12 oz$36.99
Filet*$41.99
Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side
- 8 oz$41.99

Seasonal Crop List Sides

serves 2 - $10.99

Cauliflower, Butternut Squash & Farro Salad
celery root, kale, cranberry, blueberry, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, farmers herbs, maple dijon
Roasted Maple Brussels Sprouts & White Cabbage
red onion, maple butter
Roasted Autumn Vegetables
carrots, parsnips, turnips, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, mulled local apple cider glaze
Roasted Red Beets & Ricotta
fresh dill, capers, lemon oil
Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli
toasted almond, pecorino romano
Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Toasted Fluff
dry-roasted corn & brown sugar crumble

What 13,012 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Most Booked
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Founding Farmers VA: Tysons offers a diverse menu in a lively setting. Guests rave about the "great service," "wonderful brunch buffet," and "delicious food." The restaurant is praised for its "variety of options" and "attentive service." However, some guests have noted occasional service delays and buffet crowding. Overall, it's a popular destination for quality dining.

13,012 Reviews

C
Caren
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elizabeth was great, attentive and patient. 1st time trying brunch buffet will definitely do it again.
Is this helpful?
J
Jameson
New York City
111 reviews
vip
4.0
111 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It’s been several years since I’ve been in a d things have changed significantly. The drink menu is more robust and the menu was essentially a buffet. The Buffett was highly picked over! The quality was ok, but I expected better from FF.
Is this helpful?
C
Coralyn
Washington DC
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Many items on the menu were unavailable. The food we did receive was meteocre, service the same. All very disconnected.
Is this helpful?
S
Sylvia
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Thanksgiving dinner was a huge disappointment. Had to wait over 40 minutes for first course. All the food was cold (even espresso that I ordered at the end, had to send it back). Turkey was bland and little gravy on the plates. Most of the desserts were out. My first time at the Tysons Founding Farmers. Been to the Pennsylvania Avenue DC Founding Farmers and Georgetown Farmers Fishers and Bakers multiple times and expecting same standard and quality at Tysons. Let down!
Is this helpful?
D
Dan
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This was my family’s first time at Founding Farmers. The restaurant was very clean and the ambiance was nice. Unfortunately it appeared as if there wasn’t enough staffing for Thanksgiving dinner and our waiter took a while to bring us our food, our drinks (actually completely forgot my sons drink) and eating utensils for our dessert. The food was good but there were noticeable items missing from our plates that were promised when we made the reservation online and on the Thanksgiving menu. For example, cornbread stuffing was promised and we never received..we were also supposed to get a medley of mixed vegetables and we only received Brussels sprouts. There were also supposed to be many different types of desserts offered all of which the restaurant was out of when we finished our meal. The waiter told us to just “pick one” as it was part of the price we paid for the meal. However, our choices had dwindled to either key lime pie or apple pie and neither of which we were interested in. (Original choices included coconut crème pie, pumpkin pie, sorbet, choc cream pie, and multiple types of cheesecake) Overall, I would rate the experience as 3 out of 5 stars.
Is this helpful?
J
John
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The thanksgiving special dinner was great. This was our second year in a row with their thanksgiving dinner experience and it was fantastic. Drinks, as always, were amazing, service was exceptional and food was delicious.
Is this helpful?
t
thomas
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Thanksgiving dinner service was everything we could ask for and more. The food was some of the best I’ve had at Founding Farmers Tyson’s and I feel like we got our money’s worth because the meals we received were enough for two meals and we were able to take Thanksgiving leftovers home:) We also had some time concerns, and the restaurant manager Dean was extremely helpful in getting us out on time and making sure that we had everything that we needed. He was also kind enough to get a requested dessert for one of our guests. We’ve had experience with Dean before and he has outstanding customer service skills! Excellent management, quality food, service and ambience are the reasons that Tyson’s Founding Farmers is our favorite go-to restaurant that we’ve been coming to for years because we can always count on a quality dining experience. I highly recommend them! Andrea Christy (Thomas Rowell’s sister in party)
Is this helpful?
L
Linda
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Sweet potato was hard!! Let them know in the kitchen. Waiter was very rushed and seemed impatient. Asked for a flavored mojito. He told me they cant do that.... though I saw lots of juices and flavors on the list. No problem... i don't bother ordering a drink. Not the best experience. Ordered apple pie warm with ice cream. I get cool apple pie with strawberry ice cream? Is ask where the vanilla ice cream is? He says they ran out and so they plopped strawberry on the plate. Who eats apple pie with strawberry ice cream?? I wasn't even asked or told. I could have ordered something else.
Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded today
Hi Linda. I’m sorry to hear about your experience. It’s disappointing when food isn’t up to par, and service feels rushed. The sweet potato, drink order, and dessert mix-up should’ve been handled better. I’ll make sure your feedback reaches the team to improve. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. This said, please email me at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. -Kiara
Is this helpful?
L
Lotus
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanksgiving dinner was wonderful! Had an amazing time enjoying good food and good drinks with family!
Is this helpful?
S
Scott
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent, and as always the food was delicious!
Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded today
Thank you for your kind feedback, Scott! Please come again soon! -Xenia
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Founding Farmers VA: Tysons offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 442-8783.

Founding Farmers VA: Tysons is rated 4.5 stars by 13012 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 199 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

1800 Tysons Boulevard, Tysons Corner, VA 22102

Additional information

Cross street
Galleria Drive & Tysons Blvd
Neighborhood
Tysons Corner / McLean
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:00 am First Bake Mon–Fri 7:30 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 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 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, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hourly self-park garages with free evening and weekend validated parking; Silver Line Metro to Tysons Corner station is just ONE block away. Paid Valet Parking ($3 per vehicle) s available daily: for lunch and dinner service, Monday-Friday, and for weekend brunch and weekend dinner hours.
Public transit
Metro - Silver Line stop at Tysons Corner. The restaurant is just one block away.
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joe Goetze
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/
Phone number
(703) 442-8783
Catering
Founding Farmers is available to cater your next event. Available for pick up and delivery across Northern Virginia. Full service catering is also available. Contact events@frg.farm to learn more!

Featured in

100 Washington, D.C. Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Washington, D.C. Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

All-Day Christmas Buffet

Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip

House-Churned Ice Cream

Green Beans with Herb Butter

Starters

Whirley Pop Kettle Corn$8.50

Devil-Ish Eggs$12.50

Fried Green Tomatoes$13.50

Thick-Cut Onion Rings$13.50

Blue Cheese Bacon Dates$13.50

Glazed Bacon Lollis$13.50

Spinach Dip$15.50

Garlic Black Pepper Wings$15.50

Baby Cheeseburgers*$16.50

Ahi Tuna Bites*$16.50

Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip$17.50

Bread Bites

Coupla' Buttermilk Biscuits$6.99

Prosciutto Farm Bread$7.99

Avocado Toast$7.99

Brie Farm Bread$7.99

Skillet Cornbread$9.99

Philly Soft Pretzel$9.99

Soups & Salads

Soups & Small Salads

Today's Soup$9.50

Roasted Tomato Soup$9.50

Farmers Salad*$14.50

Drag through the Garden$14.50

Farro Arugula$14.50

Caesar Salad$14.50

Purple & Black Kale$14.50

Italian Sunday$14.50

Entrée Salads

Good All Green$18.50

Chicken Salad*$19.50

Fried Chicken Salad*$19.50

Many Vegetable$21.50

Blue Cheese Steak*$22.50

Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke*$24.50

Louie Cobb$27.50

Burgers & Dogs

Cheddar Cheeseburger*$17.50

Our Best Veggie Cheeseburger$17.50

Pub Bacon Cheeseburger*$19.50

Goat Cheese Burger*$19.50

Blue Cheese Balsamic Bacon Burger*$19.50

Ball Park Dog$15.50

Chili Dog$15.50

Chicken

Big Crispy Tenders$20.50

Fried Chicken$24.50

Hot Honey Fried Chicken$24.50

Fried Chicken & Waffle$24.50

Spatchcock Chicken$24.50

Sandwiches

Egg Salad$12.50

Chicken Salad$17.50

BLT with Roasted Turkey & Avocado$17.50

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$17.50

Roasted Vegetable, Avocado & Brie$18.50

Spicy Fried Chicken$19.50

Shaved Pastrami Melt$20.50

Prime Rib Dip*$21.50

Signatures

Crop List Platter$19.50

Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas$20.50

Chicken Pot Pie$22.50

Veggie Loaf$23.50

Yankee Pot Roast$24.50

Chicken Fried Steak & Waffle$26.50

Meatloaf & Gravy$25.50

Shrimp & Grits, Andouille$25.50

Pasta & Parms

Linguine Pomodoro$19.50