Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC

Name: Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC
Address: 600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC, United States, 20001
Telephone: (202) 464-3001
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

8953 Reviews

$30 and under

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Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu beloved by locals and tourists alike, including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes & drinks from scratch with simple, 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 223 times today

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(202) 464-3001

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am First Bake Mon–Fri 8:00 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
Website
https://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/location/founding-farmers-distillers/
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.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (855) 397-6909

Location
600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001
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 Chinatown<br />Mt. 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

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5% Restaurant Recovery Charge. While there are many ways society is rebuilding itself post-pandemic, there continues to be devastating and long-lasting impacts on the full-service restaurant industry. Our recovery charge was created so that we can continue to operate as a viable business, employer, and neighbor. The charge helps cover pandemic-related losses and debts; vaccines, boosters, and mental health services for our team members and their families; as well as our ongoing community efforts. We appreciate your continued support by dining in our restaurants. We are farmers. We are restaurateurs. We are distillers. Together, we created this restaurant. We make everything we can from scratch, from our bread to our booze, using ingredients from farmers we know and trust. The family farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union collectively own this restaurant, along with Founding Farmers and Farmers Fishers Bakers. They are represented on every plate and directly benefit when you enjoy our food and drink. This is what it means to be farmer-owned. Welcome to our table

Starters

Table Breads

Our Bread & Butter$7.50
rustic white boule
Parmesan Garlic Knots$8.50
roasted tomato-basil chutney, whipped ricotta
Table Bread Basket$10.50
Skillet Cornbread$10.50
ND honey butter, J.Q. Dickinson salt

Handmade Dumplings & Crispy Imperial Spring Rolls

Kung Pao Chicken Dumplings$8.50
Pork Dumplings$8.50
Shrimp Dumplings$11.50
Sweet Potato Spring Rolls$8.50
Chicken Spring Rolls$8.50
Shrimp Spring Rolls$12.50

Main

Whirley Pop Kettle Corn$7.50
Crispy Vegetables$11.50
lightly fried, sesame-soy dipping sauce
Glazed Bacon Lollis$12.50
Fried Green Tomatoes$12.50
green goddess, goat cheese herb spread
Pickled Garden Vegetables$12.50
Garlic Black Pepper Wings$14.50
Chips & Dips$14.50
guacamole, salsa, pimento cheese
Spinach Dip$14.50
Meatballs$14.50
beef & pork meatballs, red sauce
Sticky Pork Riblets$15.50
wok-fried, sweet sauce
Ahi Tuna Bites*$15.50
Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip$16.50
Shrimp Cocktail$18.50

Soup & Salads

Soup & Small Salads

add: herb chicken +$6.50, steak* +$8.50, salmon* +$8.50, tuna* +$8.50, shrimp +$8.50, scallops* +$10.50

Today's Soup$9.99
Farmers Salad*$12.50
mixed lettuce, avocado, dates, tomatoes, grapes, almonds, parmesan, olives, champagne & sherry vinaigrettes
Caesar Salad$12.50
little gem lettuce, parmigiano-romano, pecorino, biscuit & cornbread croutons
General's House$12.50
mixed lettuce, radicchio, radish, parmesan, truffle vinaigrette
Apple & Danish Blue$12.50
romaine, shaved celery, roasted tomatoes
Purple & Black Kale$12.50
hazelnuts, dates, radish, pecorino, lemon vinaigrette
Italian Sunday$12.50
mixed lettuce, cucumber, radish, roasted tomatoes, fennel, red onion, aged provolone, parmesan, red wine vinaigrette
Drag Through The Garden*$12.50
mixed lettuce, tomato, green beans, carrot, radish, bell pepper, fennel, cucumber, herb champagne vinaigrette

Entrée Salads

Good All Green$16.50
mixed lettuce, broccolini, green beans, green apple, avocado, feta, toasted seeds, lemon vinaigrette
Chinese Fried Chicken$17.50
mixed lettuce, napa cabbage, wontons, peanut noodles, mint, sesame vinaigrette
Southern Chicken*$19.50
choose: herb grilled chicken or fried romaine, bacon, cheddar, avocado, onion, tomatoes, honey mustard, champagne vinaigrette
Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke*$22.50
napa cabbage, avocado, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, basil, mint, sesame vinaigrette
Louie Cobb$25.50
romaine, avocado, tomatoes, egg, danish blue cheese, green onion, lemon vinaigrette
- Shrimp$27.50
- Crab$27.50
- Combo$26.50

Chinatown Favorites

Hand-Pulled Noodles

Beef & Pork Meatballs$17.50
mushrooms, oyster sauce, chili, broth
Curry Chicken$18.50
bean sprouts, basil, green onion, lime
Signature Cumin Lamb$19.50
cabbage, bean sprouts, sichuan peppercorn, spicy chili oil
Spicy Dandan Beef & Pork$19.50
bean sprouts, cucumber, sichuan peppercorn
Drunken Beef & Chicken$19.50
mushrooms, bok choy, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, sesame seeds

Take Out Style

Cashew Fried Rice$16.50
choose: chicken & beef or vegetable
Chinese Fried Chicken$20.50
bok choy, cashew fried rice
Twice-Cooked Beef$20.50
broccolini, cashew fried rice
Chinese Riblets$22.50
bok choy, cashew fried rice
Chinese Fried Chicken & Chinese Riblets$25.50
fries, coleslaw

Handmade Pasta

From scratch, every day, in our kitchen

Linguine Pomodoro$17.50
parmesan, basil
Seven Cheese Macaroni$18.50
Cacio e Pepe$18.50
cream, parmesan, pecorino, toasted black pepper
Cheese Ravioli$18.50
Three Cheese Ravioli & Meatball Brodo$20.50
Pappardelle Bolognese$22.50
Linguine & Fresh Clams$22.50
Founding Spirits Vodka Pesto Shrimp & Crab Linguine$26.50
Seafood Bucatini$26.50
red sauce, clams, shrimp, mussels, white fish

From the Range #1

We collaborate with independent ranchers in the mid-Atlantic to buy our meat

Herb-Crusted Prime Rib*
au jus, horseradish, classic loaded baked potato, sautéed green vegetables; available after 5pm
- 10 oz$28.99
Steak Frites*$23.99
béarnaise, sautéed green vegetables
Mustard Seed-Crusted Twin Lamb Chops*$28.99
sautéed green vegetables, fried potato salad

From the Range #2

Served with sautéed green vegetables and mashed potatoes or an Idaho baked potato (after 5pm) – choose: classic loaded, pimento cheese, sour cream & onion

Ribeye*
- 10 oz$30.99
Aged NY Strip*
- 12 oz$31.99
Filet*
- 8 oz$37.99
Filet & Shrimp*$43.99

Burgers & Sandwiches

Served on breads that are mixed, shaped, and baked in our bakery. Choice of side: fries, coleslaw, or Italian Sunday salad

All-American Double Cheeseburger*$15.50
Mark's Juicy Lucy Cheeseburger*$16.50
stuffed with house-made American cheese
Avocado Poblano Cheeseburger*$16.50
"Grilled Cheese" Bacon Patty Melt$17.50
Goat Cheese Burger*$17.50
Baby Burgers, Shake & Fries*$18.50
Our Best Veggie Cheeseburger$18.50
muenster, whole grains, black beans, sweet potatoes, beets
Turkey Avocado$15.50
green goddess, brie, goat cheese spread, multigrain
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$15.50
Little Italy Chicken Parm$16.50
Nonna's Meatball Parm$16.50
Roasted Vegetable, Avocado & Brie$16.50
apple walnut raisin bread
Spicy Fried Chicken$17.50
Deli Stacked Hot Pastrami$17.50
Pastrami Reuben$18.50
Crab Cake Sandwich$19.99
Prime Rib Dip*$22.50

Founding Farmers Signatures

Southern Fried Chicken & Waffle$20.50
mac & cheese, green beans
Honey Thyme Spatchcock Chicken$20.50
sautéed green vegetables, root vegetable succotash
Chicken Pot Pie$20.50
Chicken Fried Steak & Waffle$20.50
mashed potatoes, green beans
Turkey & Gravy$20.50
Beef & Pork Meatballs$20.50
red sauce, parmesan grits
Yankee Pot Roast$21.50

Premium Seafood

Sustainably wild-caught or sustainably farmed. Traceable

Today's Fish
- MKT
Fish, Chips & Beer$19.99
short white beer
Shrimp Scampi$22.99
gnocchi, spinach, grilled ciabatta
Mussel Pot$22.99
white wine, garlic, rustic white boule
Cracker-Crusted Shrimp$22.99
fries, coleslaw, cornbread
Shrimp & Grits$22.99
Cioppino$27.99
seafood tomato broth, crab, mussels, clams, scallops, white fish, shrimp, rustic white boule
Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon*$28.99
mashed potatoes, vegetable succotash
Mid-Atlantic Scallops$28.99
herb meunière, parmesan risotto, crispy brussels sprouts
Simply Seared Sushi-Grade Tuna*$29.99
crispy brussels sprouts, farro, black lentil salad, cashew nut butter, lemon butter
Crab Cakes$32.99
fries, coleslaw

Dan's Comfort Foods

add protein: herb chicken +$6.50, steak* +$8.50, salmon* +$8.50, tuna* +$8.50, shrimp +$8.50, scallops* +$10.50

Quinoa Grain Bowl$13.50
bulgur, wheat berries, kale, brussels sprouts, cauliflower hummus, goji berries, coconut nut butter
Farro Grain Bowl$13.50
black lentils, carrots, roasted eggplant & mushrooms, peanut butter, cashew butter, pistachios
Herb Chicken Breast$15.50
sautéed green vegetables, sweet & sour tomatoes, coconut nut butter, extra virgin olive oil
Grilled Salmon$18.50
bulgur, wheat berries, kale, roasted brussels sprouts, cauliflower hummus, goji berries, coconut nut butter, savory vinaigrette
Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro$17.50
Cauliflower Steak$20.50
Herb Butter Steamed Cod$21.50
corn, mushrooms, cannellini beans, leeks, fennel, spinach, star anise, vegetable broth
Seared Scallops & Shrimp$24.50
farro, wheat berries, roasted sweet potatoes, greens, sweet & sour tomato vinaigrette
Veggie Loaf$25.50
mashed potatoes, roasted cauliflower & brussels sprouts, mushroom gravy

What 8,953 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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ChicoGordoLeEncantaComer
Washington DC
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and the server was courteous , knowledge, and professional.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 1 day agoThank you for the kind words of praise, I can't wait to share with the team! We hope to see you again soon!- Brittany
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall2food1service3ambience4
I ordered the cheeseburger to be cooked medium, which has the American Cheese cooked inside the beef patty. When I received my burger, it was not the burger I ordered. It looked like a regular single patty burger. The server took it back and reordered the burger I ordered originally. I received the replacement burger. However, the meat was not cooked medium. The meat was almost rare and looked gross and unsafe. Although I had been very hungry, I decided not reorder anything. This was a very disappointing experience!
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WilliamS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My second time here. Would recommend for a date or business group dinner.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 1 day agoHi, Willam! We appreciate your support and are thrilled that you came to join us again. We look forward to your next visit!- Brittany
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AlexY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a good lunch option. Good service, good food.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 1 day agoHi, Alex! We are delighted to be one of your go-to lunch choices and that you have enjoyed your experiences with us. Please join us again anytime! -Brittany
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Murray
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience4
The food wasn't quite as good as sometimes when I visit here. The burger was pretty soggy and not quite cooked the way I had hoped. Service was ok, but also not as good as it sometimes is.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 1 day agoHi, Murray! Thank you for sharing your review with us; we so appreciate this valuable feedback. I am very sorry that the burger just didn't cut it on this occasion, and I will be sure to share this with our culinary manager. I do hope that past experiences will bring you back for another visit. I know we can provide a much better dining experience! - Brittany
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Melgood
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great and lovely eatery w/ a beautiful ambience! Service was excellent except a couple of minor thing, but no real complaints necessary.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoThank you for the lovely review and your patience with our service team. We hope you will dine with us again soon! - Brittany
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Yummy
Washington DC
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
It was just okay … I guess I am expecting more in terms of an experience from a restaurant so widely regarded in DC, but it was just average.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoHello. Thank you for the review and for dining with us. I am sorry this visit was not to expectation. I am confident we can give you a great experience and we look forward to you giving us another try. -Tiffany
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KaijaH
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
All of the food tasted really good and of high quality! We went for Sunday brunch, so it was very busy. Although we made a reservation, we still had to wait for about 10 minutes to be seated. The staff were very friendly and accommodating!
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoWe appreciate the great review. Thank you for dining with us and we look forward to having you visit again! -Tiffany
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JimC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Best ice cream I have ever tasted We'll be back.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoAmazing! Thank you so much and see you soon! -Tiffany
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food2service4ambience3
We went there for their Sunday Brunch Buffet. The food was good when it was brought out fresh from the kitchen. They had a tough time keeping up with the demand of food on the buffet tables…some pans were empty and not replenished right away. The dessert buffet had nothing special…If the items were replenished before they were totally empty it would have been worth the price.
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SheilaS
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food1service5ambience5
I have been to F&D countless times. The food is usually amazing. I do not know if I just came too early but the food was not good at all. Everything was cold.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 5 days agoThank you for letting us know about your experience. I am very sorry we failed to give you a better visit during brunch. I know our team can do a much better job and I hope you will give us another chance. Again, thank you for your feedback. Usually our food is served hot but, we will work on providing hot food for the buffet. Thank you for binging this to our attention. We hope to have you visit us so that we can provide a better dining experience for you. -Najjah
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was good. Service was slow. We had to find our server a few times.
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Morgan
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service2ambience2
Farmers & Distillers is very popular spot. You can hardly get into the door without tripping over the bevy of people waiting for a table. I usually brave the crowds because the food is good, and the atmosphere is casual. However on this occasion, my partner and I had poorly mixed drinks that were nearly undrinkable and over-salted food that unfortunately made us both feel unwell after leaving the restaurant. I would guess the place seats close to 200 people, and there are only three single occupancy restrooms, which seems too few. I cannot say a bad word about the service because the staff are moving constantly. Overall, I would look elsewhere for "reasonably priced" farm-to-table American food. Try Unconventional Diner or even Yard House.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoHello Morgan. Thank you for the review. I am sorry to read this visit was not to our standards. It is clear we did not have our best food forward this time. We appreciate you sharing your feedback and I will be sure to share this with our kitchen and bar manager. They will ensure our team is upholding our standards for every guest, every visit. We look forward to you giving us another chance. -Tiffany
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Usifs
Washington DC
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service4ambience2
The host wasn’t pleasant. I had a reservation at 7:15 and checked in at 7:23 only because there were so many people in the check-in area and I wasn’t sure if there was a line to check-inn or people were just waiting for a table. The host was like “you know you’re late?” I told him that there is a 15 minute grace period and it hasn’t even been 10 minutes, he goes “you’re still late”.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoI would love to connect further and get some more details about your experience. This is certainly not our standard. Please email Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined and location. I look forward to helping turn around this impression we left you with. -Tiffany
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
Too loud, too crowded. Unbearable noise level. And I don’t want to share more as this app continues to make me do. In fact this app is more annoying then the noise level and crowd in the restaurant. What’s the problem with a four word review?
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cbusfoodie
Columbus
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We liked Founding Farmers so much we came to Farmers and Distillers for dinner and then brunch the next day. The dinner at Farmers and Distillers was very good and the cocktails too. The brunch was a buffet and a little chaotic because of the number of people. Try as they could there always seemed to be a shortage of pancakes and the French toast was a crunchy cube that I found disappointing. They were also unable to make coffee that day which was almost a deal breaker for my wife. Overall loved the dinner and the brunch was ok (too crowded, not as much focus on breakfast as we would like). The breakfast we had at Founding Farmers was awesome and we would go to 1-2 times per month if it were in our town.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoWow, thank you for dining with us while you were in town! I am thrilled you were able to visit 2 of our locations and had a great experience every time. This is truly what we strive for and are grateful for the amazing review. I am sorry though for the few misses with brunch, but so glad it did not ruin the experience. We look forward to you visiting next time you are in town. -Tiffany
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service2ambience4
Host staff seemed unengaged, even tired. Once seated, it took quite a while to get a server and longer to get our drinks. My cocktail was delivered 10 minutes before my partners wine. The food was great. The whole experience felt like they were understaffed. It wasn’t horrible but not on par with service you should expect. Really easy to fix the hosting side, teach them to smile and say welcome. That sets the right tone.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience3
Had to go find server initially Whole order wrong- twice! First person had food for 15 minutes before second person
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and the ambiance was energetic. Definitely returning soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service! Would definitely go back again when in DC
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely dinner. Drinks, apps, dinner and our server was great. Shared two cookies for dessert which were underwhelming. I expected much better in size and taste. Will skip dessert next time. Overall, highly recommend this restaurant.
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VanessaJ
Baltimore
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, and location! We enjoyed every bite, and the homemade ginger soda was excellent.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 6 days agoThank you for dining with us, Vanessa! Next time, please try our seasonal scratch soda as well! Today is was passion fruit! :) -Kerry
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winydapu
Chicago
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend as the food is high quality & very tasty. We will go back.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 7 days agoWe cant wait to have you back! Thank you so much for visiting us! -Najjah :)
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JackyA
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was very good. Service was too fast. I didn’t get a chance to look at menu before our server came to take the Eder. Also, he never introduced himself —at least to me.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 6 days agoHi, Jacky. I am very sorry service was a little too fast. We do want our service team to be speedy, but not that quick! We will be sure to review with our team and do better next time. Thank you very much for dining with us. -Kerry
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MeganP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really fun place, plentiful options on the menu, and incredible food. We especially loved the steak, macaroni and cheese, green beans, and key lime pie.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 6 days agoThank you for dining with us, Megan! We appreciate your review as well. Please come back to see us! :) -Kerry
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TeddoDC
Washington DC
31 reviews
vip
2.0
31 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
After confirming a reservation for an outside table, the host told us upon arrival that they were not serving outside tables because of staff shortages. There were numerous items listed on the menu that the waiter told us were not available. The restaurant's attitude about making any accommodation for food allergies (stated in fine print on the menu) is best described as "go eat elsewhere." They would not make any substitutions (even at an additional charge), but agreed to leave an ingredient out.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 6 days agoHi, Teddo. Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and clearly, there are some things we need to work on. Allergies are tricky and we never want to put our guests in harm's way, but we also do not want anyone to feel unwelcome. I will make sure your feedback is given to our management team and that we do a better job of explaining our procedures and accommodations in the future. -Kerry
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Washington DC. Amazing cocktails, delicious seafood, and wonderful donuts and homemade pastries.
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Adam
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience4
Restaurant seemed very understaffed. They brought our entrees out without some of the main ingredients (Chicken and Waffle without the waffle, etc.). We told the waiter we were on a rush as we were going to a game and he neglected us for over 15 minutes waiting on other tables to get us our check.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 7 days agoThank you for your review, Adam. I am very sorry to read that your experience with us missed the mark and that you were delayed from your game. It is very disappointing to learn that our service took away from your dining experience and for the unfortunate mishaps with your meal. I sincerely hope you will give us another opportunity to make it up to you and provide a wonderful and enjoyable visit. Thank you. -Najjah
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Wazzuski
New England
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Appears to be related to Founding Fathers restaurants, which is a good thing. You should not be disappointed if you eat here.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 7 days agoYes, Founding Farmers is our sister restaurant! We are so happy that you decided to visit us! We hope to see you again soon! -Najjah :)
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KeithF
Phoenix
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
Way too crowded- OT reservation meant an additional 30 minute wait
PL
PaulL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
A little loud for conversations, great selection and quality food
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 7 days agoThank you so much for visiting us, Paul! -Najjah :)
AH
AlvertaH
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience2
The appetizers were delish; entrées subpar, wait staff bubbly but slow. That simply could be due to the volume of patrons that entered the establishment well after my party of 5 was seated.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 7 days agoThank you for your review, Alverta. I am terribly sorry that our service missed the mark due to the fact that they were possibly overwhelmed with the volume of patrons in our restaurant. We appreciate your honest feedback and I am happy to read that you enjoyed the appetizers! We hope to have you join us again so that we can provide a wonderful experience for you. -Najjah
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food from a huge menu! The portions were large and the service was good. I’m interested to see places adding a recovery fee along with many increased prices but I’d still return for the overall positive experience.
S
Suszy
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Visiting DC and used Open Table to help find a restaurant with good location, price, menu and which took reservations. We were not disappointed in our choice! Service was great! Our server was friendly, warm, knowledgeable and efficient. We were a tad sad that the spring rolls were fried rather than fresh, but drinks ( distillery on premise ) and other appetizer and entrees were very good. Interesting and varied menu- something for everyone! Would come again next time in DC!
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you so much for your review! I am so glad you found us and thoroughly enjoyed our service. I know our team will be delighted to hear your kind words of praise. We look forward to seeing you all when you are in town next! - Brittany
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall3food5service1ambience4
Serve staff was inattentive to our needs and was slow
j
joeh
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food and ambience very good. Service seemed slow. Wait staff very responsive but did have to get their attention/focus to move meal experience along
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 13, 2023Hi, Joe! While I am glad that you enjoyed our food, I am very sorry the service experience was subpar. We appreciate you alerting us to these issues and look forward to providing a much better experience on your next visit! - Brittany
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration for my friend. The food tasted amazing as always and the service was great
CL
CLewis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for brunch and it was absolutely amazing! We had a great time! I would suggest an early reservation if going for brunch because it is over at 3pm.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you such much for the great review! We also highly encourage reservations and are so glad you had an amazing experience with us! - Brittany
CT
ChocoTaco
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Overall a good experience. Staff was very friendly and made great recommendations, the food was good. A few food items were cold from sitting out for so long but the variety was great.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you for the great review and your patience with us! I am so glad you had a good meal with us and that our team made you feel so welcome. We look forward to your next visit! -Brittany
N
Natalie
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
Didn’t really enjoy it. Once we told our waiter we didn’t wanna eat he just ignored us for the rest of the time. We had to look for him for about 15-20 min just to pay.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 13, 2023Thank you for sharing the details of your experience with us, Natalie. I am very sorry for the delayed service during your visit. This is not at all up to par with our service intentions, and I will be sure to share this feedback with our service manager. I do hope you will join us again in the future; I know we can provide a much better experience. - Brittany

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC using the Order Online button. Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 464-3001.

Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC is rated 4.3 stars by 8953 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 223 times today

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(202) 464-3001

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Google Map for Founding Farmers & Distillers - DC

600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
6th and Massachusetts Ave NW
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am First Bake Mon–Fri 8:00 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
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

Website
https://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/location/founding-farmers-distillers/
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.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (855) 397-6909

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French Toast

Steak Frites

Steak

Starters

Table Breads

Our Bread & Butter$7.50

Parmesan Garlic Knots$8.50

Table Bread Basket$10.50

Skillet Cornbread$10.50

Handmade Dumplings & Crispy Imperial Spring Rolls

Kung Pao Chicken Dumplings$8.50

Pork Dumplings$8.50

Shrimp Dumplings$11.50

Sweet Potato Spring Rolls$8.50

Chicken Spring Rolls$8.50

Shrimp Spring Rolls$12.50

Main

Whirley Pop Kettle Corn$7.50

Crispy Vegetables$11.50

Glazed Bacon Lollis$12.50

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.50

Pickled Garden Vegetables$12.50

Garlic Black Pepper Wings$14.50

Chips & Dips$14.50

Spinach Dip$14.50

Meatballs$14.50

Sticky Pork Riblets$15.50

Ahi Tuna Bites*$15.50

Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip$16.50

Shrimp Cocktail$18.50

Soup & Salads

Soup & Small Salads

Today's Soup$9.99

Farmers Salad*$12.50

Caesar Salad$12.50

General's House$12.50

Apple & Danish Blue$12.50

Purple & Black Kale$12.50

Italian Sunday$12.50

Drag Through The Garden*$12.50

Entrée Salads

Good All Green$16.50

Chinese Fried Chicken$17.50

Southern Chicken*$19.50

Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke*$22.50

Louie Cobb$25.50

Chinatown Favorites

Hand-Pulled Noodles

Beef & Pork Meatballs$17.50

Curry Chicken$18.50

Signature Cumin Lamb$19.50

Spicy Dandan Beef & Pork$19.50

Drunken Beef & Chicken$19.50

Take Out Style

Cashew Fried Rice$16.50

Chinese Fried Chicken$20.50

Twice-Cooked Beef$20.50

Chinese Riblets$22.50

Chinese Fried Chicken & Chinese Riblets$25.50

Handmade Pasta

Linguine Pomodoro$17.50

Seven Cheese Macaroni$18.50

Cacio e Pepe$18.50

Cheese Ravioli$18.50

Three Cheese Ravioli & Meatball Brodo$20.50

Pappardelle Bolognese$22.50

Linguine & Fresh Clams$22.50

Founding Spirits Vodka Pesto Shrimp & Crab Linguine$26.50

Seafood Bucatini$26.50

From the Range #1

Herb-Crusted Prime Rib*

Steak Frites*$23.99