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best restaurant in washington dc - Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown, Washington, DC

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.3
4.3
10380 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 146 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 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm First Bake Mon–Fri 7:00 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 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
    (202) 464-3001
  • Payment Options
    Contactless Payment
  • 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
    Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 10,380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown offers a dynamic dining experience with a "fantastic brunch" that's highly recommended. The service is frequently praised as "exceptional," with attentive servers like John, Malaya, and Wayne enhancing the atmosphere. While the venue can be "loud," it's perfect for those seeking a vibrant environment. The diverse menu and cocktails receive notable mentions, though some guests report slower service during busy times. Overall, a solid choice for delicious food and warm hospitality.

10,380 Reviews
  1. Maria

    VIP

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Frustrating. Was excited to try this place. But after an hour past ordering our lunch salads and no food arrived and I was now missing our conference meetings I asked our server to please go check on it (10 minutes after she said it would be coming any moment). I guess the kitchen lost our ticket. Then she gave us the wrong bill. Then she offered us a free donut we didn’t want. Sigh

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  2. Darrin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Founding farmers is always a great place! The food was amazing and great options.

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  3. Jayna

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had high hopes for this meal and the food did not disappoint! The cioppino was top notch and the chicken Parmesan was pretty good. Our services was extremely slow, over 15 mins from seating to getting water, another 30 before our drinks were delivered. The timing was ok because we were there to catch up and the slow pace just happened to work for us this time. However, we did not get drinks refilled or offered at all. And we ran out of water. The server was quick to bring our bill.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Jayna. We're thrilled the food lived up to expectations, but we apologize for the slow service. Your feedback is important, and we’ll work to improve in those areas. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience! -Kiara

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  4. Kathy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always delicious and the service is outstanding!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Kathy! We are glad to hear you enjoy the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Xenia

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  5. Justin

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I woll chalkthis up to a bad day, but alot of the food at the buffet sunday was room temperature. Which took awat from the meal .. our sefver was AWESOME!! I wish i remebered her name, she went above and beyond to make things right!. Nornally love this place this day i was sadly disappointed

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  6. Derrick

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was helpful with any questions and the food was amazing everyone enjoyed their meal.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Derrick! We are glad to hear that both the food and service met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back soon! -Xenia

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  7. Gina

    Baltimore

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food! Very business for a Saturday morning brunch…always a good sign! Could use a little more space between tables. Definitely would eat there again!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Gina! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the food and the busy atmosphere. We appreciate your suggestion and hope to see you again soon for another great meal! -Xenia

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  8. Tom

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service; excellent food; easy to get a table
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your positive feedback, Tom! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  9. Michelle

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always good food quality and variety. Staff is always top notch!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Michelle! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  10. John

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience… everyone was pleasant, food was fantastic and server was very attentive!!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words, John! We are glad you had a great experience with fantastic food and attentive service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Xenis

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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 4.3 stars by 10380 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 146 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 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm First Bake Mon–Fri 7:00 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 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, 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
    Contactless Payment
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Additional
    Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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