Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

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   Rashida

   New York City

   2 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   In general, we’ve had good experiences with take out orders from Founding Farmers. Our experience with the Thanksgiving feast on 11/28/24 was horrible. We were given the worst table in the restaurant near the kitchen. We felt rushed and had an inattentive waitress. The food left a lot to be desired. They left some of the sides off individual plates. The roasted turkey was not edible the prime rib was tough and not worth the additional money. There was not much effort put into the service or creating the ambience for the festive occasion. I felt like I was in a factory. Nothing special about the experience at all. Pretty disappointing given the cost of the meal for a family of 5.
   

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   Heather

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Thanksgiving was a disappointment compared to normal dining experience.
   

   Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your feedback, Heather. We are truly sorry to hear that your Thanksgiving experience didn't meet the standards we strive for. We understand how important these special meals are and apologize for any disappointment. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope you'll give us another chance to provide the quality dining experience you expect. -Kiara
   

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   Rebecca

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service and server were excellent. However.... I am sorry to have to have to write this.. but honesty is what I am giving here. This is our third year coming here for Turkey Day. For the money...there are other choices. Because of our experience tonight.. we are in search of a new place to celebrate the holiday. It was a factory experience. The bread basket- little to no flavors. The turkey was dry, the chicken was salty. I am from Maryland- who puts corn in the stuffing? The veggies were rock hard. The desserts -lacked apples in the apple pie. The food was put out very systematically. We were barely finished the first course when the main dish appeared. All in all- the dishes lacked flavor, care and effort. Someone in the kitchen needs to change- taste the food being put out and think more creatively.
   

   Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your honest feedback, Rebecca. We' are sorry to hear that your Thanksgiving experience did not meet expectations this year. We always strive to provide tasty meals, and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We will certainly take your comments to heart and work with our kitchen team to ensure a more flavorful and enjoyable experience for future guests. We truly appreciate your loyalty over the past few years, and we hope you'll give us another chance in the future. -Kiara
   

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   Diane

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was delicious as always! Unfortunately, the service and arrangements were a bit disappointing. Founding Farmers is one of our favorites. This was our first Thanksgiving at a restaurant. We made reservations and were given an outdoor table. I had called in advance and was assured the area was enclosed and heated. It was cold, orders were delayed and had to be repeated, and the Thanksgiving leftover kit ran out before we arrived. We understand the kitchen and servers were overwhelmed so there is no blame. Just not the usual excellent experience
   

   Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Diane. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we're sorry that the service and arrangements didn’t meet expectations this time. We truly appreciate your understanding and patience. Your feedback about the outdoor seating and the Thanksgiving leftover kit is valuable, and we will be sure to make improvements for future holiday experiences. We hope to welcome you back soon for the exceptional experience you're used to. -Kiara
   

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   krisztina

   Washington DC

   13 reviews

   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Since there was no way to guarantee indoor seating, I had to make a reservation for the only available seating option: outdoors. Late November this is chancy I knew, but I figured they would enclose the patio and heat it properly if we ended up there. I was wrong. While many people were seated indoors, this year we were unlucky and were given a table outside. There were heaters installed but about half of them were not turned and the tarps that covered the place were made of a mesh material that let the cold air right through. Each time the door opened, which happened a lot when waiters and customers were going and coming, the cold draft hit us directly. On the plus side, the food was excellent, our server was wonderful so we didn’t complain. Next year, if Founding Farmers offer thanksgiving meal, please use better insulated covers for the patio and use a double door to block the cold draft. We’d be happy to give it a try again if they do.
   

   Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today

   Thank you for your feedback, Krisztina! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and had great service, despite the outdoor seating challenges. We appreciate your suggestions about the patio and will definitely take them into consideration for the future. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back next year, hopefully with a warmer experience! -Kiara
   

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   Rhonda

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was our first restaurant Thanksgiving meal and it did not disappoint! We loved it! Thank you Carmen and Fatima for world class service!
   

   Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your experience, Rhonda! We're thrilled that your first Thanksgiving meal with us was a success. Carmen and Fatima will be so happy to hear your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back next time! -Kiara
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   excellent food and service. great Thanksgiving menu
   

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   Tina

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   There were 6 of us for Thanksgiving dinner. Reservation was made two months prior, and although the crowd was large waiting, we were seated timely on the upper level. Ambience was nice, although a bit noisy. Waiter was attentive. Food was served warm with a nice selection of entrees for the limited three course menu. The presentation was appealing and there was a lot of food, we took some to go boxes from dinner along with our dessert selections.
   

   Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving experience with us, Tina! We are glad to hear that your party was seated promptly and enjoyed the meal, despite the busy atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back next time! -Kiara
   

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   Don

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A very pleasurable Thanksgiving dinner. They had the process very smooth. Server was lovely and good was excellent. My compliments to all who were working so hard there.
   

   Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today

   Thank you for your kind words, Don! We are glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving dinner with us. Our team works hard to provide the best experience, and we truly appreciate your recognition. We hope to welcome you back soon! -Kiara
   

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    Kyle

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My in-laws were visiting from overseas. We didn't want to do a lot of cooking for a small group, but also wanted to ensure they got to try an authentic Thanksgiving meal. Founding Farmers was a great choice! The food was delicious and our server, Jacob, was superb. Thank you!
    

    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded today

    Hi Kyle! We are glad you and your in-laws had a great Thanksgiving experience with us! It's wonderful to hear that Jacob took such good care of you. Thank you for choosing Founding Farmers—we hope to see you again soon! -Kiara
    

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