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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
10266 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 115 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
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 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving three-course prix fixe menu

    US$47.50 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    On Thanksgiving Day, we’re serving our beloved three-course prix fixe menu. Featuring favorites like our Farmers Salad, Southern Fried Chicken, Roasted Turkey, Beyla Honey-Glazed Ham, and more. All accompanied with our favorite holiday sides you know and love with freshly baked desserts to top it off. It’s a meal you won’t want to miss, and the best part is that you don’t have to lift a finger…just your fork. $47.50 per guest + tax. Our a la carte menus will not be available.  
    Thanksgiving three-course prix fixe menu photo
  • All-Day Christmas Buffet

    US$55.00 per person

    25 Dec 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 10,266 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown offers a lively dining experience with "fantastic brunch" options and "excellent food and service." The restaurant is known for its attentive staff and diverse menu, providing something for everyone. While it can be "very busy," reservations are recommended to ensure a smooth visit.

10,266 Reviews
  1. Chuck

    Columbus

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere. Excellent service. Our party of six ordered all different entrees and all were reported as excellent. Very enjoyable.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Chuck! We're thrilled your group had such an enjoyable experience and loved the entrees. We look forward to hosting you again soon! -Najjah

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  2. Mike

    Seattle

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Sunday Brunch Buffet - loved it. Amazing selections of everything from breakfast foods to pastas and salads to donuts and desserts plush every meat you could think of. 10 out of 10!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the fantastic review, Mike! We are happy to hear you enjoyed our Sunday Brunch Buffet and everything it had to offer. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious experience! -Xenia

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  3. Scott

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was very good but also very slow. Granted it was a Caps game night but that should not be unusual.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Scott! We're glad you enjoyed everything, though we apologize for the slower service. We appreciate your understanding and will work on improving speed, even on busy game nights. We hope to serve you again soon! -Najjah

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  4. Matt

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming here for years and was slightly disappointed with the portion size of the Steak Frites and Fish and Chips on my last visit. If I had know the steak was going to come in three small medallions for $28, I wouldn’t have ordered it. Fish and Chips was also tiny with two small pieces. Otherwise, drinks, service, and ambience was great, as always
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your continued support and feedback, Matt. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the drinks, service, and ambiance, but we’re sorry the portion sizes didn’t meet expectations. We’ll pass your comments along to our team to ensure a better experience next time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Xenia

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  5. Joni

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server, Dee, was fabulous and very attentive even though very busy. Thanks
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Joni! We are glad Dee provided you with excellent service. We’ll be sure to pass along your appreciation, and we hope to see you again soon! -Najjah

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  6. Claudia

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinning experience. We arrive just before the hockey game let out. Service was fast and the food was great.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the great review, Claudia! We are glad you had an excellent dining experience, and it’s wonderful to hear that the service and food were on point. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Najjah

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  7. shauneen

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shannon was the best server. She made her eat recommendations and took care of our group. Food was fantastic.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Shauneen! We are glad to hear Shannon took such great care of you and that you enjoyed the food. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments. We look forward to your next visit! -Kerry

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  8. Danielle

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had drinks and appetizers before Capitals game. Friendly and helpful staff.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Danielle! We are glad to hear you had a great time before the Capitals game! It's wonderful that our staff made your experience enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for more drinks and appetizers soon! -Tiffany

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  9. Maria

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant has great ambiance, food, drinks, and staff. While the farm to table aspect is impressive itself, the fact that they make their own spirits is an added bonus. I had the G&T Fizz, recommended by our waiter Lucas, and it was excellent. Lucas was attentive and knowledgeable making the overall experience 10 out of 10.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience, Maria! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the ambiance, food, drinks, and service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another 10/10 visit soon! -Najjah

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  10. Renée

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Seeing 3 rats coming out of the opening in the patio for a tree pit a damper on our appetites.

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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 10266 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 115 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
  • 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 &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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