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Founding Farmers DC: Foggy Bottom

4.5 (34718)
$30 and under
American
1924 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 243 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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

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What 34,718 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

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 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 DC: Foggy Bottom impresses with its "fresh, flavorful" cuisine and "wonderful" service. Guests rave about the "amazing" pancakes and diverse menu, which caters to all preferences. The lively atmosphere and great location make it a must-visit spot in DC, though reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
34,718 Reviews
  1. Marietta

    Baltimore / Maryland49 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I usually love Founding Farmers, so I hate to leave a less-than-stellar review. The service was friendly and attentive, but unfortunately, the food was hit or miss this time. My husband ordered the spicy fried chicken, and while one piece was cooked perfectly, the other was completely overdone. I had the scallops and shrimp risotto, which sadly, was bland and dry. On a positive note, the steak and frites were a hit—my daughter loved it. Hoping this was just an off night because we’ve had great meals in the past.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your honest feedback, Marietta. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the service and some of the dishes, but we’re sorry the fried chicken and risotto didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate you sharing this with us and hope to deliver the great experience you’ve come to expect on your next visit. -Kiara

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  2. JoJo

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Didn’t have to wait too long. Food was good
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting, Jojo! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and had a smooth experience. Hope to see you again soon! -Tiffany

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  3. Audrey

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Founding Farmers is always delicious, and our server was amazing. However, we arrived to the restaurant a couple minutes before the reservation and it took them about half an hour to seat us. They were super busy, they almost always are, but thats why I made a reservation. From arrival to ordering it took almost an hour and then another almost 30 minutes for food to come out. Again, server was great, food was super good, just maybe don't come on a Saturday night.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your honest feedback and kind words, Audrey. We’re sorry about the wait. We truly appreciate your patience and hope to make your next visit smoother and just as delicious! -Kristina

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  4. Jeremy VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was great but the busy boy dropped a plate on my friends shirt on accident. The comped her meal.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Jeremy. We apologize for the mishap and are glad our team was able to make it right with your friend. We appreciate your understanding and hope to provide a flawless visit next time! -Kristina

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  5. JACOB

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was honestly amazing but a little expensive. Definitely worth the money in my opinion though.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Jacob! We’re delighted you enjoyed the food and truly appreciate your kind words about its value. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Tiffany

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  6. Tracey VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a "go to" restaurant for me whenever I'm in the DC area and it never disappoints. We had a great meal during a very busy convention weekend.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for making us your go-to spot in DC, Tracey! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great meal. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit! -Tiffany

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  7. Jeffrey VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This time was a miss. We had a reservation and had a nice booth. My iced tea didn’t arrive at the table until after we were done with our appetizers. It was never refilled through the whole meal, and it costs $4.99+ if memory serves. I ordered the foot long hotdog which was served without the noted pimento cheese and was on a stale bun. I guess I was foolish for ordering a hot dog that was $17.99+ again if memory serves me correctly. My fries were cold. I have had great meals here, but this was not one of those times.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Jeffrey. We are sorry this visit didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate your honest feedback and will address these issues with our team to improve. We hope to have the chance to provide a better experience next time. -Tiffany

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  8. Tarcia VIP

    South Carolina18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    There are many options to satisfy various tastebuds. The food was seasoned perfectly and José took good care of us.

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  9. Zac

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and extremely fresh with good ingredients and a pleasant environment.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you, Zac! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and pleasant atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back again soon! -Najjah

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  10. Jenna VIP

    Wisconsin1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The fry platter was fried entirely too hard. Almost inedible.
    Founding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Jenna. We are sorry to hear the fry platter didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will share it with our kitchen team to improve. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a better experience. -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 34718 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 243 times today
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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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