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

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.5 (10613)
$30 and under
American
600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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. 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. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 10,613 people are saying

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers & Distillers in DC's Chinatown offers an "amazing" menu featuring fresh, farm-to-table options with standout dishes like the pastrami poached eggs and Dan Dan noodles. Guests love the "excellent" service, attentive staff, and vibrant atmosphere. The in-house distilled gin is "incredible," making it a must-visit for brunch or dinner.
10,613 Reviews
  1. Edwin

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was eh. Menu is approaching Cheesecake Factory size - it would be better to focus on doing fewer things better than lots of things kind of 'eh'. Party of 6 and we were stuffed into a round table in the middle of the dining room without much (or any) room to pull back a chair to sit. Space was such an issue even the waiter couldn't walk around the table to take orders. He then had to hand meals to others to pass around the table or just simply reached/leaned over people to deliver food. Waiter messed up two orders - after dinner was served he never came by to ask if everything was okay. Never offered a second round of drinks until everyone had finished their meals and some had already been removed.

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  2. Melissa VIP

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andrew was my server and his recommendations were spot on. He asked about my food preferences and suggested based on that. I decided on the scallops and Parmesan risotto. Delicious! The risotto was perfectly al dente and flavorful and combined with the scallops and the roasted Brussels made for a perfect bite.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the fantastic review, Melissa! We are glad Andrew's thoughtful recommendations hit the mark and that you loved the scallops and risotto. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words—hope to see you again soon! -Kiara

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  3. Susan

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service, took time to honor individual requests
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Susan! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and service, and that our team took care to honor your requests. We hope to welcome you back soon! -Kiara

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  4. Ian

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m from NY and my standards are high but this place surpassed them on all accounts. Even their butter is made from scratch, the pastrami poached eggs to die for , pancakes amazing on their own but add a little of their homemade butter or home made jam and it’s amazing. Our waiter was amazing and the liquor is even made on site !!! I did a free sample of their gin and it was so smooth and awesome
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for such an amazing review, Ian! We are thrilled to hear we surpassed your standards. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our team. Hope to welcome you back soon for more delightful experiences! -Kristina

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  5. Robin

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buffet Brunch food was mediocre. Maybe I should have ordered off the menu u instead of visiting the buffet.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Robin. We are sorry the buffet didn’t meet expectations and appreciate your suggestion. We hope you’ll give our menu a try next time — we’d love to make your experience exceptional! -Najjah

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  6. Shelva

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious loved the Korean fried chicken and ribs banana foster was so scrumptious cookies were just the right of sweet and so flavorful
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Shelva! We are thrilled you enjoyed our offerings. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team. Can’t wait to welcome you back for more deliciousness! -Kiara

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  7. Nicole

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best brick buffet I have ever had. The French toast with banana foster, chef’s eggs, hash browns, cornbread, fruit, and salmon filled me up to the tippy top and that’s unfortunately bc there were Soooooo many more things to try!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded on June 22, 2025
    Thank you for the fantastic review, Nicole! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the buffet and all those tasty dishes. We can’t wait to welcome you back to try even more! -Najjah

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  8. Phaedra

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Attentive service like now other. R was the absolute best, He delivered service that we knew was going to be special with in the first couple of mins and Sid not disappointed at all.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Phaedra! We’re thrilled to hear that Sid made your experience special. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! -Najjah

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  9. Jeffrey VIP

    Atlanta27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Fresh catch of the day excellent.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded on June 22, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Jeffrey! We are delighted you enjoyed the catch of the day. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara

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  10. Livetoysdte VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow. The servers took a lot longer than we expected.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded on June 21, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear the service was slower than expected and appreciate you letting us know. We’ll work to improve and hope to provide a better experience next time. -Kristina

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FAQs

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 464-3001.

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown is rated 4.5 stars by 10613 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Mount Vernon Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 92 times today
Google Map for Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th and Massachusetts Ave NW
  • Neighborhood
    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
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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