Founding Farmers VA: Reston Station

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   Charles

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Great holiday experienced with great food Choices and drink Selections
   

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   Carolyn

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We had the nicest Christmas dinner. I’m so glad we went. Throughly enjoyed everything! Food was delicious and fresh and the service was outstanding too.
   

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   Lee

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   So thankful they were open Christmas Day. Everything was great!
   

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   Cristina

   VIP

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We found the Christmas buffet disappointing. Food were lacking in taste. It’s almost like they didn’t make any effort. The mac & cheese barely tasted cheesy despite the description “7-cheese.” The meat and chicken were dry. Probably dried up from sitting under the warmer lights. The salmon was dry and has a strong fishy smell. Some hot items were lukewarm or got cold by the time we returned to our table. Not enough space for the buffet area - very cramped. Mai Tai and Clementine Cocktails were overpowering and not enjoyable to drink. Overall not worth the price. Not coming back for any of their buffets.
   

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   Vince

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   I ordered prime rib. Worst cut of beef I’ve ever had. All fat and gristle. Prime rib is supposed to be best of the best. Not at Founding Farmers. The people who are supposed to know their business need to go back to cooking school. Very disappointed
   

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   Scott

   Richmond

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   My steak was undercooked and our server was not great. But other than that the experience was good. All of the food was flavored very well.
   

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   Andrea

   VIP

   Tampa

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Always a great meal. A perfectly delicious breakfast! Thank you!
   

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   Jason

   Washington DC

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   We were disappointed in our experience. The restaurant faces a large display that is in the plaza outside. This display shines light as it changes. This is very distracting and uncomfortable if you face the windows. We felt like we were in a Seinfeld episode with an annoying light affecting our mental state. It is bad and is amplified because the lighting in the restaurant is dim. The food was ok, but not spectacular. 3 of the dishes we underseasoned. The drinks were spectacular. The service was subpar. We had trouble getting the attention of our waiter to fix an issue with one of the meals were they didn’t provide a spoon for the stew and a salad that was to accompany the dish. We had to flag people down by waiving arms to get refills. It was busy, but not that busy. In my opinion, if looking for for a restaurant of this caliber you would be better served at Coopers Hawk or Clyde’s. We felt like we waisted our money and would not suggest this restaurant.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: Reston StationResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Jason. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We understand how the display outside could be distracting and we’ll look into this further. We also apologize for the issues with the food and service you encountered, and we’ll address them with our team to ensure better attention to detail in the future. We appreciate your comments and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more enjoyable experience in the future. -Kiara
   

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   Melissa

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   I ordered a glass of wine and the pour seemed larger than usual but I didn’t realize until the bill came that I was charged for a larger pour that I didn’t ask for. Also, the large video screen in the plaza outside the restaurant kept strobing which was extremely distracting.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: Reston StationResponded 2 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback, Melissa. We apologize for the confusion with the wine pour and for the distraction caused by the video screen outside. We’ll be sure to review these concerns with our team to prevent this from happening in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to provide a more enjoyable experience next time. -Kiara
   

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    Dawn

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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

    While I love Founding Farmers and this location, the breakfast was a little disappointing. The cheesy grits tasted like rice pudding and the chicken maple sausage didn’t taste like it was cooked thoroughly. And while I appreciate servers who come to the table to clear our plates within a reasonable amount of time, we felt rushed as the server removed our plates extremely quick — I hadn’t finished my English muffin yet and he grabbed the plate that that was on and I told him “I wasn’t finished”. I’ve never experienced that before for the numerous times I’ve eaten here. While this experience today wasn’t great, it won’t deter me from patronizing this location. I still love the restaurant, the great food and service that I received in past visits and look forward to many more in the future.
    

    Founding Farmers VA: Reston StationResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Dawn. We’re sorry to hear that your recent experience didn’t meet expectations. We’ll be addressing the issues you mentioned with our team. We truly appreciate your loyalty and understanding, and we look forward to providing you with a better experience on your next visit. -Kerry
    

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