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: 4.2

4.2

9219 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

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 170 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 9,219 people are saying

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

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CAA1
Washington DC
10 reviews
1.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall1food1service3ambience3
Was disappointed with the food. The crab cake sandwich was flavorless. My wife's turkey sandwich was very dry and the bread was stale. Coconut cream pie was bland. Won't return to this restaurant.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 1 day agoHello. I am so sorry this meal missed the mark. I know we can do better and I hope you will give us another try! We would love the opportunity to guide you to a meal you will truly enjoy! -Tiffany
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is amazing! Highly recommend the chicken pot pie, bolognese and/or donuts! You can’t go wrong with the cornbread appetizer with honey butter too!
JS
JarofSauce
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
3.0
36 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
They need to be a little faster in replenishing food.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 3 days agoThank you very much for your feedback! We are always looking to improve and this will surely help. -Kerry
JS
JeannineS
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious food. Definitely will return
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 4 days agoWe cant wait to have you return, Jeannine! Please be sure to see us again soon! -Najjah :)
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LauraP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service3ambience5
Accommodating even when arriving closer to closing time. Great atmosphere. Food was good.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 4 days agoThank you so much for visiting us, Laura! We are so happy that you enjoyed yourself! -Najjah :)
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RichS
Pittsburgh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Declan was a great server and the food was really good. Would definitely return.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 5 days agoDeclan will be happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us, Rich! Thank you for sharing your review, and we hope to see you again soon! - Brittany
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Beachbooks
Salt Lake City
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food that you will crave when you leave!
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 4 days agoThank you so much for stopping by! We are so happy that you enjoyed yourself! We hope to see you again soon! -Najjah :)
MC
MadisonC
Denver
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food2service1ambience1
Memorial Day weekend brunch. Big mistake. Unbelievably loud, servers overwhelmed and mostly absent, smallest and flattest mimosa I’ve ever been asked to pay $10 for, and the buffet line had half the items missing. Will not go again.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 5 days agoHi, Madison. Thank you for sharing the details of your experience with us. I am so sorry your visit started on the wrong foot, and nothing about our food or service was able to turn it around for the better. I would love the opportunity to connect with you further to see if we can have a chance to make a better impression. Please email me at Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. We appreciate you alerting us to these issues. -Brittany
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience2
We did not know until we arrived that they only had a buffet available on the weekends with no full menu and no covered outdoor seating so once it rained we had to wait for seats to open up at the bar because they did not respect the reservation or have room inside past an hour wait. The food was “okay” but definitely not what I was expecting and probably will not be back at all, as it just wasn’t worth it.
JS
JoseS
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
More food variety, beef was a bit hard, non-alcoholic drinks should be included with the brunch price
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 4 days agoThank you for joining us for brunch, Jose! -Najjah
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
Great food! It was busy so we didn't see our server often.
CN
CharleneN
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience3
Varied menu choices, something for everyone, portion on some items a little small, food was fresh but just ok, not exceptional. I dined at dinner will have to try breakfast and brunch to make a full assessment, I would come again but doesn’t meet the level of excitement to return…
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 6 days agoThank you for the review and feedback from your visit. I'm terribly sorry to read that the food missed the mark when you dined in with us. I'd appreciate the chance to follow up and turn around the poor impression we left you with. Please email me: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined & location. -Jessica
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Cayuse
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our go-to restaurants in DC. Food is always excellent, atmosphere is fantastic.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 6 days agoThank you so much for continuing to dine with us! Look forward to seeing you again soon! -Jessica
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Lhua
Phoenix
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience2
We came for a buffet style brunch. Service was very mediocre as we had to wait a long time for just water, and we had to get our own utensils from other tables as the servers forgot to give us any. Service was generally slow. Food was very okay. It’s like hotel catering food. Idk I’m not going back. There were other open tables but we were at a tiny table next to obnoxious people. One woman almost shoved her behind into my food. This is not a good dining environment or experience. We were also confused at some of the staff surcharges on our bill.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 6 days agoThank you for sharing the details of your dining experience with us. I am very sorry your experience started on the wrong foot and was not improved by our service or food. It is sad to say we failed at this impression and, I would love the chance to turn this around! Please email me at Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. Thank you for alerting us to these issues. -Brittany
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RachelR
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food1service2ambience2
They were serving a self serving buffet style brunch that was not advertised on their website. We came and were seated only to discover that they were not serving any plated meals. We didn’t want to eat food touched by half of DC so we left. We have been longtime fans of Founding Farmers, so it was a bit disappointing. The server was very kind when we decided to leave.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 5 days agoHi, Rachel. Thank you for sharing your review with our team. I am very sorry you were caught off guard by our buffet brunch offering. I hope you will consider joining us during the week for an a la carte breakfast. Or at one of our a la carte weekend brunch locations, Founding Farmers DC or Founding Farmers MOCO.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Great service! I’m recommending it to everyone I know!!
CH
ChrisH
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding! Food and presentation were great! The fried Green tomatoes are a must!
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 24, 2023Thank you so much for visiting us, Chris! I am so happy to read that you are a fan of our fried green tomatoes! -Najjah :)
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OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
I expected a lot more from this place. The food was below average imo
JD
JD703
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
We went during a very busy time before a concert at Capital One Arena. It took over 30 minutes after we sat down to get our drinks and they were mediocre at best. Food was just ok - not outstanding. They were so busy that there was little to no service other than taking orders and running food. Having been to other FF locations, our party was really disappointed in the service and food quality of this location.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 24, 2023Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry you had a bad experience. I apologize for the unexpected delay in receiving your drinks on such a busy day. We appreciate your patience with our service team and hope that you will grant us another opportunity to provide a better dining experience for you. We’ll strive to do better. -Najjah
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mnate
Philadelphia
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location for business meeting! Service was reeeeeally good.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 24, 2023Thank you so much for dining with us! We hope to see you again soon! -Najjah :)
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was delicious as well as the drinks. A variety of food to choose from. Service was slow, but we had a good time on the patio.
G
Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Samuel was an amazing server! We enjoyed our business lunch and the variety of options
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 23, 2023Wonderful! We appreciate you stopping by and looking forward to seeing you again next time! -Jessica
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
First time trying this place was good. We did come late and had the latest reservation on a Sunday night. Nevertheless our service was great. It was a birthday celebration and our waiter took care of us and we will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had to wait over 30 minutes with a reservation and other groups of two who entered after us were seated before we were. After seating everything was wonderful; excellent service and wonderful food!
TD
TanyaD
San Antonio
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great great brunch. Abundance of food. Crowded but understandable with so much good food. We sat at bar and had awesome service and drinks.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 26, 2023Thank you so much for joining us for our weekend brunch buffet! Please come back again soon! -Jessica
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FYIfoodie
Denver
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
I’m visiting DC, and was happy to see that my hotel was in walking distance from my hotel. This is my second time here, and it was as delicious as I remember. The strawberry ginger margarita was dangerously good. I highly recommend the parpadelle and butterscotch bread pudding, too.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you so much for dining with us while visiting DC! We hope to see you during your next trip! -Jessica
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HeatherB
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food; incredible service; extensive menu options.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you so much for your 5-star review! Hope to see you again soon! -Jessica
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Corey
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great brunch with my wife sons. Excellent service, as we were late due to traffic. I called ahead of time lettingthem know, and they were so accommodating! Food options were great. Only downside for us was the booth we sat in seemed to be right underneath the vent...and it was quite cold. Outside of that, excellent experience.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you so much for your glowing review and I am so pleased it was an excellent visit! Please come back soon! -Jessica
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TinaG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
Typical buffet style. It was 'okay'. Expensive for what we actually ate.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear that our weekend brunch buffet was disappointing. I know our team can do better and we hope to have you back again soon so we can ensure you have an enjoyable visit from start to finish. -Jessica
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EdwardD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent menu selections… something for all tastes. The buffet was excellent…so many choices I felt I didn’t do it Justice!!!
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 23, 2023Thank you so much, Edward! -Jessica
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NancyB
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall4food4service1ambience3
Waitress was not having a good day . Kept forgetting our order
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 5 days agoHi, Nancy. Thank you for sharing your experience and alerting us to this issue. I will be sure to share your review with our service manager for review with the team. I hope this experience will not deter you from joining us again. I know we will provide a much better experience on your next visit! - Brittany
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Rich
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Would go back and recommend to others.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 19, 2023Thank you so much, Rich! We look forward to seeing you next time! :) -Kerry
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Dann
Portland
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
Service took longer than expected, and it was a very noisy/active environment. The food was delicious! I'll need to try some of their home-distilled beverages next time!
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 17, 2023Thank you for your review, Dann. I am terribly sorry for the noise level on such a busy day and for the unexpected delay. We appreciate your patience with our team and we will be delighted to have you return! Please be sure to try our homemade spirits! I am confident that you will enjoy them! -Najjah
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MarkR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
The food was okay, but not really much more than that. Nothing was "excellent." The waiter was charming and friendly, but the service was poor. We had to ask for silverware 3 times. And things were not that busy. They are supposed to be known for their donuts, but they were made in the morning and sitting around all day. Disappointing.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 16, 2023Thank you for your review, Mark. We set a high standard for ourselves, and we’re so sorry to hear this was not met in your interaction with our restaurant. I regret that our service missed the mark and that you had to ask for silverware three times. Our donuts are made throughout the day. Not just in the morning. We hope that you will consider dining with us again so that we can provide a wonderful experience for you. -Najjah
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TonyB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Food was Cold and VERY SLOW. The hand pulled noodles were overcooked, we ordered fish and chips and they did not have any malt vinegar. Just overall a SUB par experience. Cocktails were good - but glass has over filled with Ice, so hard to tell how much we were really paying for.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
I understand it was Mother’s Day, we had reservations at 6:30pm, finally seated after 7pm. It was after 9pm when we finally left. They were too many reservations and not enough servers. Dinner took a very long time, things were missing, we had to keep asking for things. I was quite disappointed in our experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall1food3service3ambience2
Mother’s Day dinner was poorly organised. My server was overworked and the restaurant felt understaffed. My poor server had too many tables. The kitchen was completely backed up. My reservation was at 6:30 p.m. and we weren’t seated until 7. Our order was taken at 7:15. Our food didn’t even get to us until 8:45. We didn’t even get water until 8:45 p.m. We had a toddler. We had to keep distracting her/giving her snacks. It hardly made her eat her dinner. We didn’t even leave until 9:30 p.m. Don’t come here on any major holiday. Food was decent. I wish my juicy lucy had ooey gooey cheese. The cheese was sorta semi-hardened by the time I got it. We had dessert comped at least and free cornbread, but the table behind us received a full refund on all food items ordered and didn’t even get to eat until 9:30. They had a 6:30 reservation as well. So yeah. Don’t come here on a holiday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food3service4ambience1
Had reservation but waited additional 45 min. Under staffed. Food was so-so and very slow. Server was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall1food3service3ambience1
Our server was doing the best he could but our food took 2 hours to come out after our ticket was lost. Drinks were unbelievably slow coming out, over 30min, and our food wasn’t even right when it finally showed up. We were seated on the patio, and ended up moving tables due to an unfortunate incident outside, the restaurant could not have prevented this, but it added to our poor experience. The food was just ok, the cocktails were good, and the desserts were average at best.
O
Opining
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience1
Reservation was not honored for about 45 minutes. Small food order placed to accommodate an infant was never served (and requested to be served asap before other dishes) Nearly all other food was served cold (by our server... who probably could've delegated this task to someone else). Manager did write off basically all late/cold dishes.
Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on May 16, 2023I am very sorry for your dining experience. We are normally known for our exceptional attention to detail, and we regret that we missed the mark on several occasions during service. Thank you for making us aware of what transpired and we will strive to do better. I am happy to read that our management team took off all the offending dishes from your bill. We hope you will consider dining with us again so that we can truly make up for this past dining experience. -Najjah

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 4.2 stars by 9219 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

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 170 times today

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600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

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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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Steak

Cornbread

Skillet Cornbread

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