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

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.5 (10559)
$30 and under
American
600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 225 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
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 10,559 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 vibrant dining experience with "amazing food," "great service," and a "fun atmosphere." The restaurant is known for its diverse menu and "delicious brunch buffet." While some guests noted occasional delays, the overall experience is highly recommended, with "exceptional" staff and "fresh, farm-to-table" dishes.

10,559 Reviews
  1. Deborah

    Washington DC14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the salads and cornbread. Great place to meet colleagues and friends.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Deborah! We are glad you enjoyed the salads and cornbread. It’s great to hear our space is perfect for meeting up with colleagues and friends. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! -Najjah

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  2. jenni

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks are so yummy. Our server, Omane, was just wonderful. Highly recommend the fried chicken and donut!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Jenni! We are glad you enjoyed the food and drinks—and we'll be sure to pass your compliments along to Omane. Hope to welcome you back soon! -Tiffany

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  3. Arlene

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Founding Farmers did a wonderful job in organizing lunch for a large party in a short amount of time. The service was fantastic as was the food. Highly, highly recommend.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you, Arlene! We're thrilled to hear everything went smoothly for your group and that you enjoyed both the food and service. We truly appreciate the recommendation! -Tiffany

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  4. Kristi

    Atlanta81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had delicious rose wine and bourbon at the bar then moved to our table and proceeded to have bacon lollipops, fried veggies and bread and butter for apps then each of us loved our entrees ~ I had fish and the guys had burgers and sandwiches and salad. Everything was wonderful and our servers were fun and efficient. Perfect night!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing such a lovely review, Kristi! We're thrilled to hear you had a perfect night—from drinks at the bar to a delightful dinner with great service. Hope to see you again soon! -Tiffany

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  5. Doug VIP

    Richmond19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat at the bar for dinner. Four bartenders working, serving not only the bar, but the outdoor diners as well as the huge inside dining room. Should have a service bar as the bar tenders spent most of the time making drinks for the other areas, at the expense of bar customers. In their defense, they were all hustling, just not enough to go around.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded on May 1, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Doug. We truly appreciate your understanding and kind words about our hardworking bartenders. We’ll definitely share your feedback with our team as we work to improve service for all our guests. -Kristina

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  6. Mark VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Having eaten here in the past on this particular visit it was a little disappointing.  The hostess did a nice job. The waitress was doing her best to handle her section. Unfortunately, the food wasn’t very good. Appetizer came out cold. The main course was overcooked with the meat being a little tough to cut. I did order a dessert that came out wrong. Hopefully it was just an awful night.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded on May 1, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Mark. We are sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and hope you'll give us another chance to provide the experience you’ve enjoyed in the past. -Kristina

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  7. Robert

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good, weight staff struggled a little though
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded on April 29, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words, Robert! Please come again soon! -Jessica

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  8. Arshawn

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic all around. Food was great and served in a timely manner, server and manager were both very kind and welcoming, environment was clean and proportionally lively.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded on April 28, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Arshawn! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! -Tiffany

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  9. Monique VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always fresh but the service from the host to the waiters vary each time.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded on April 28, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback and for dining with us, Monique! We’re glad you enjoy the food and will continue working to provide a consistently great experience for all our guests. -Jessica

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  10. Patricia

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Breakfast was delicious and great value. We had beignets for the table with 3 different sauces, divine bananas foster buttermilk pancakes (huge and light and airy!), eggs with maple sausages and bacon. All yummy! The place was buzzing with lots of patrons coming in for the breakfast buffet. Will have to try it next time.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded on April 28, 2025
    Thank you for joining us and for your lovely review, Patricia! We are glad you enjoyed your breakfast and the beignets. We’d love to welcome you back to try the buffet next time! -Najjah

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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 10559 OpenTable diners.

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

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  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 225 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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