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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5
4.5
34495 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 229 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch.

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 neighborhood restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 822-8783
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up and delivery across Washington, DC. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers includes is a second floor mezzanine level that is ideal for special events/parties or corporate events and can accommodate 100 comfortably seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception. There are no fully private rooms.
  • Area
    Foggy Bottom
  • Cross Street
    20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Foggy Bottom)
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking on Pennsylvania Ave., 20th St., H St., and elsewhere within 2 blocks of the restaurant. There are 3 parking garages within 3 blocks of the restaurant; the closest is at the Shops at 2000 Pennsylvania (enter on 20th St.).
  • Public transit
    There are two Metro stops within 3 blocks of the restaurant, Orange/Blue lines at Farragut West or Foggy Bottom/GWU. The red DC Circulator bus Georgetown/Union Station line stops on Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st street, as well as on K Street and on 19th, all just one block away.
  • Entertainment
    The bar at Founding Farmers is a truly unique and innovative experience, with true mixologists specially trained in 'bar-chefing'. The bar menu harkens back to the pre-Prohibition era with handcrafted cocktails that use juices and mixers prepared by hand.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 34,495 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 DC: Foggy Bottom boasts "amazing food" and "excellent service," with a diverse menu that caters to all tastes. Guests rave about the "great cocktails" and "friendly staff," making it a must-visit for both locals and tourists. Despite occasional wait times, the "delectable farm-to-table cuisine" ensures a rewarding dining experience.

34,495 Reviews
  1. Jillian

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They forgot my cornbread, then brought me a piece that had obviously been in the fridge. They over corrected and brought the next piece so hot that I had to let it sit for a while. Entrees were french dip sandwich, Cracker shrimp and chicken and waffles. All the entrees were great except for the cornbread problems. Got devils food cake with ice cream for dessert that was a disappointment. The cake was dry. I would go back. I think my expectations were too high.

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  2. Kelly

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mira was our server and she was very knowledgeable, she loves working there and it showed! The food was delicious.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded today
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Kelly! We are glad to hear Mira took great care of you and that you enjoyed the food. It’s always great to see passion for the job, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We look forward to your next visit! -Kiara

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  3. Justin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing establishment. Our waiter Curtis was tremendous and very helpful. They have whatever you want from soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, fish, steak, and chicken. Everything we ordered was great. Drinks were perfect. There house special “The Constitution” was fantastic. I’m not a local but wish I was!
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded today
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Justin! We are glad to hear Curtis took great care of you and that you enjoyed the variety of dishes and drinks. We're honored by your kind words and hope you’ll visit us again soon! Safe travels and we hope to welcome you back! -Kiara

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  4. Renae

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and food. Our server was so personable. The ambiance was homey and welcoming. We cleaned our plates. Not a crumb left.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded today
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Renae! We are glad to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the food. It’s great to know the ambiance made you feel at home, and we appreciate you cleaning your plates! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon. -Kerry

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  5. Kelly

    VIP

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jorge was a thoughtful and helpful server, the food was delicious! Great team
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded today
    Thank you for your lovely review, Kelly! We are glad Jorge took great care of you and that you enjoyed the food. We’ll share your kind words with the team and look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara

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  6. Ella

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, fresh ingredients, friendly staff. Will definitely be back if ever in D.C area again.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded today
    Thank you for your kind words, Ella! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the food, ingredients, and friendly service. We can’t wait to welcome you back next time you’re in the D.C. area! -Kiara

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  7. Tanya

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place……always my spot to dine when in the area. Sat at the bar with Danny serving us and he was amazing and makes delicious margaritas.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded today
    Thank you for making us your go-to spot, Tanya! We are glad Danny made your visit even better with great service and tasty margaritas. We look forward to seeing you again next time you’re in the area! -Kiara

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  8. Laura

    VIP

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Menu has great variety of options. Good friendly service
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded today
    Thank you for your kind review, Laura! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food and variety on our menu, as well as the friendly service. We look forward to serving you again soon! -Kiara

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots in DC! Everything is amazing from food to drinks to vibes. I make sure to stop in every time I’m in town!

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  10. Pamela

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is just solidly mediocre. They definitely have gone down in quality over the years. Especially the sides, the green beans they served were not al dente, they were basically raw. The mashed potatoes were also very average. Service was great though.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback, Pamela. We’re sorry to hear the food didn’t meet expectations and appreciate your honest comments about the sides. We’re glad the service stood out, and we’ll share your concerns with our team to ensure we improve. We hope you’ll give us another chance to impress you in the future! -Kiara

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FAQs

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 822-8783.

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom is rated 4.5 stars by 34495 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 229 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Foggy Bottom)
  • Area
    Foggy Bottom
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 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
    There is metered parking on Pennsylvania Ave., 20th St., H St., and elsewhere within 2 blocks of the restaurant. There are 3 parking garages within 3 blocks of the restaurant; the closest is at the Shops at 2000 Pennsylvania (enter on 20th St.).
  • Public transit
    There are two Metro stops within 3 blocks of the restaurant, Orange/Blue lines at Farragut West or Foggy Bottom/GWU. The red DC Circulator bus Georgetown/Union Station line stops on Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st street, as well as on K Street and on 19th, all just one block away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Entertainment
    The bar at Founding Farmers is a truly unique and innovative experience, with true mixologists specially trained in 'bar-chefing'. The bar menu harkens back to the pre-Prohibition era with handcrafted cocktails that use juices and mixers prepared by hand.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 822-8783
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up and delivery across Washington, DC. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers includes is a second floor mezzanine level that is ideal for special events/parties or corporate events and can accommodate 100 comfortably seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception. There are no fully private rooms.
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