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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5 (34663)
$30 and under
American
1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 351 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Our award-winning Founding Farmers DC flagship restaurant opened in 2008 just three blocks west of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes and drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, weekday happy hour, and a la carte weekend brunch.

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 neighborhood restaurant. 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 Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up and delivery across Washington, DC. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers includes is a second floor mezzanine level that is ideal for special events/parties or corporate events and can accommodate 100 comfortably seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception. There are no fully private rooms.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Foggy Bottom
  • Cross street
    20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Foggy Bottom)
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking on Pennsylvania Ave., 20th St., H St., and elsewhere within 2 blocks of the restaurant. There are 3 parking garages within 3 blocks of the restaurant; the closest is at the Shops at 2000 Pennsylvania (enter on 20th St.).
  • Public transit
    There are two Metro stops within 3 blocks of the restaurant, Orange/Blue lines at Farragut West or Foggy Bottom/GWU. The red DC Circulator bus Georgetown/Union Station line stops on Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st street, as well as on K Street and on 19th, all just one block away.
  • Entertainment
    The bar at Founding Farmers is a truly unique and innovative experience, with true mixologists specially trained in 'bar-chefing'. The bar menu harkens back to the pre-Prohibition era with handcrafted cocktails that use juices and mixers prepared by hand.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 34,663 people are saying

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers in DC's Foggy Bottom offers a vibrant and bustling atmosphere with "fresh and tasty" dishes, making it a favorite among locals and tourists alike. The menu caters to diverse tastes, featuring standout classics and innovative options. While reservations are recommended due to its popularity, the "top-notch" food and service make the wait worthwhile.

34,663 Reviews
  1. jeff VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Shrimp, Grits and Andouille Signature dish was fantastic

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  2. Daniel VIP

    Las Vegas12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fantastic! Well worth going for the food. The service did leave things to be desired, but will go back for the food. Recommend for Southern comfort style food.

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  3. Donna VIP

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant; excellent service. Find one near you and go!
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Donna! Please come again soon! -Kiara

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  4. Lisa

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Not as good as expected, especially their famous homemade biscuits. They were dry.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your honest feedback, Lisa. We are sorry to hear the biscuits didn’t meet expectations and will be sure to share this with our kitchen team — we hope you’ll give us another try soon. -Najjah

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  5. K

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great overall. Noise level made conversation difficult at times.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words, K! We are glad you had a great experience overall and appreciate your feedback about the noise — we’ll keep it in mind as we work to create a more comfortable environment for all our guests. -Kiara

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  6. Ed VIP

    Washington DC171 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time at FF. Great food, awesome service.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Ed! Please come again soon! -Kiara

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  7. Shanna

    Washington DC33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The fried chicken salad was delicious. I love the dressing on it!
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Shanna! We are happy to hear you loved the fried chicken salad and dressing. Thanks for dining with us — hope to see you again soon! -Kiara

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  8. maire

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Difficult to accommodate allergies as everything is pre-prepped. Lovely staff though.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Maire. We are glad you found our staff lovely and appreciate your note — we’re always looking for ways to improve and will keep this in mind. -Kiara

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  9. Stacy

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu, great drinks in a fun atmosphere. The noise level is enough to make the place lively, but not so loud you can’t have a conversation at your table. Good service too
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Stacy! We are glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, menu, and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara

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  10. norman

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were there on a Sunday morning for a 10:45 reservation. We arrived to a crowd of people waiting to eat. Despite the large number of people, we were at our table by 10:48 and drinking coffee a couple minutes later. The service was great and the food was awesome!
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Norman! We are glad you were seated quickly and enjoyed great service and awesome food. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon! -Tiffany

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FAQs

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 822-8783.

Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom is rated 4.5 stars by 34663 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 351 times today
Google Map for Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th St. / Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Foggy Bottom)
  • Neighborhood
    Foggy Bottom
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is metered parking on Pennsylvania Ave., 20th St., H St., and elsewhere within 2 blocks of the restaurant. There are 3 parking garages within 3 blocks of the restaurant; the closest is at the Shops at 2000 Pennsylvania (enter on 20th St.).
  • Public transit
    There are two Metro stops within 3 blocks of the restaurant, Orange/Blue lines at Farragut West or Foggy Bottom/GWU. The red DC Circulator bus Georgetown/Union Station line stops on Pennsylvania Ave. at 21st street, as well as on K Street and on 19th, all just one block away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Entertainment
    The bar at Founding Farmers is a truly unique and innovative experience, with true mixologists specially trained in 'bar-chefing'. The bar menu harkens back to the pre-Prohibition era with handcrafted cocktails that use juices and mixers prepared by hand.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up and delivery across Washington, DC. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers includes is a second floor mezzanine level that is ideal for special events/parties or corporate events and can accommodate 100 comfortably seated for dinner or 120 for a standing reception. There are no fully private rooms.
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