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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
10330 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 203 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 07:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 First Bake Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Buffet Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–16:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 16:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 10,330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

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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.

10,330 Reviews
  1. Hayley

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for Christmas Day buffet and all of the staff were in great moods and very helpful… despite working the holiday. We really appreciated having this option so that we didn’t have tot think about cooking dinner and could just spend time together as a family. Thank you so much for a great meal!

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  2. Thelma

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Christmas brunch for the family. I will come back again.

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  3. Sandra

    VIP

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    It was super loud—the music was off the charts loud and people were trying to scream over it. We didn’t bother to talk at all. The buffet was fine and the service was what you expect on a holiday. It was cheaper than other Christmas buffets so we went there but it wasn’t a happy holiday experience.

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  4. Otis

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is not the first time that I’ve been here for brunch. I had a reservation for 9am when the buffet opened. Got seated right sassy but then had to wait about 10 minutes before a waiter came and addressed our table. Went up to the buffet and half the food was not put out until 9:30 (crab cakes, yams, potatoes). I was shocked by that. Also many of the food items although they had warmers was cold. I was expecting hot food since the buffet had just opened at 9.

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  5. Kenneth

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is great… service was a bit slow and bordered on rude

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  6. Travis

    Austin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    What a terrible experience. We made reservations well in advance before a show we were attending. We were sat 20 minutes late and another 5 minutes before we had a server. We explained to the server we had a hard stop time to leave and he sad he would let the kitchen know and help expedite the order. We received our drinks and apps relatively quick so I had faith we would receive our entrees. Nope. When I inquired about checking on the entrees the server said it’s only been 15 minutes. At that point our hard stop time was met and we left. At no point from the time we walked in the door to the time we left did anyone take any responsibility or accountability for the poor service. The staff were absolutely terrible and the place was clearly overbooked on reservations. From the staff actions this would leave me to believe it’s the norm. Will definitely never return.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Travis. We sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience and the delays you faced during your visit. We understand how frustrating it must have been, especially with your time constraints before the show. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we’ll be addressing your concerns with our team to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We appreciate you sharing your feedback and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. This said, please email me at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. -Kerry

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  7. Clarke

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great experience after TSO. We had reservations. Walked in and sat right down. Service was pretty quick. Our waiter Andrew did a great job
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your great experience, Clarke! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly after the TSO show, and that Andrew took great care of you. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We hope to welcome you back again soon! -Kiara

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  8. Michele

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The main meal was delicious but the desserts were outstanding!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Michele! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  9. Jerry

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was outstanding including pork & lentil stew, chicken pot pie, butternut squash ravioli and scallops. Restaurant was caught short-staffed which made service slow. Although server did the best he could with a completely full restaurant.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Jerry! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the food. We apologize for the slow service due to being short-staffed, but we’re glad to hear our server did their best to take care of you. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back for a smoother experience next time! -Kerry

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  10. Tabitha

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I usually don’t write reviews. Everything was great except for the hostess who sat us. We followed her as she walked to a table in a crowded location, dropped menus down, and left without even showing us what table it was. I had to actually call out to her as she was walking away and ask where we were sitting, because we had not even reached the area she was in before she had tossed the menus on a table and was already walking away. Her response was equally rude, as she just replied, “over there”, and pointed in the general direction of a bunch of tables. The waitress assigned to our table noticed this and apologized for the seating hostess’s behavior, which was a thoughtful gesture, but at the end of the day, it was the seating hostess that was at fault and should have apologized for her poor behavior, not our waitress. Our waitress was excellent, and if it had not been for her great service, the service stars would have been less than a 4. Our waitress deserves 5 stars because she was excellent. The seating hostess deserves 0 stars, and the front desk hostess I would give a 3 or 4, therefore I was not able to give a 5 for overall service, only a 4. I think the seating hostess was just an isolated bad apple. The food was great, and they were working hard to turn around and replenish the brunch buffet dishes. Even with constant replenishment needed due to the busy Sunday, the food remained in good quality. Despite the issue with the seating hostess, I would recommend this restaurant.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Tabitha. We sincerely apologize for the interaction you had with the seating hostess, as this is not the level of service we strive to provide. We’ll address this with our team to ensure a more welcoming experience for all guests. We truly appreciate your feedback and your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back for a better experience next time. -Kiara

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FAQs

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 464-3001.

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown is rated 4.4 stars by 10330 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
19:00
Booked 203 times today

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Google Map for Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6th and Massachusetts Ave NW
  • Area
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 First Bake Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Buffet Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–16:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–16:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 16:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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