Founding Farmers - Montgomery County

Name: Founding Farmers - Montgomery County
Address: 12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD, United States, 20854
Telephone: (301) 340-8783
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

11710 Reviews

$30 and under

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Repeatedly awarded Bethesda’s Best, MoCo’s Founding Farmers is conveniently located off I-270 in Potomac. Open 365 days a year, our culinary crew crafts dishes and 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, 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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 84 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 340-8783
Website
http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Joe Goetze
Catering
Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up or catering delivery across Montgomery County, MD. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy Founding Farmers scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
Private party contact
MoCo@FarmRequest.com: (301) 340-8783

Location
12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854
Neighborhood
Rockville
Cross street
Montrose Road West
Parking details
Guests visiting MoCo's Founding Farmers enjoy 2 free hours of parking Monday-Friday, and 3 hours of free parking on Saturday and Sunday in the parking lot / deck located immediately adjacent to the restaurant. If you park in the lower level garage, please be sure to check at the front desk for a parking validation ticket.
Public transit
Take the Metro Red Line to the Rockville or Bethesda station • Take the Montgomery County Ride On 47 bus to the corner of Seven Locks Rd. and Montrose Rd. • Walk north along Seven Locks Road 0.1 mile to Cadbury Ave. • Turn right, walk 0.2 mile to 12505 Park Potomac Ave.
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 as well as Fountain Sodas and Phosphates, prepared to order.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Thanksgiving Day
$45.00 per person
Nov 23, 2023 only
For Thanksgiving, we’re serving our special prix fixe menu for $45. Our a la carte menus will not be available. If you have a life-threatening food allergy, please contact us before your reservation. We are currently charging a 5% Wellness Charge to support free mental health resources for our team & their families, access to health insurance, paid sick leave, and increased operating costs.

Popular dishes

Wellness Charge: We believe hospitality begins with a healthy team and a stable, equitable work environment. To ensure both, a 5% surcharge is added to all dine-in checks that supports free mental health resources for our teams and their families, access to health insurance, paid sick leave, and increased operating costs. It is not a gratuity. Our goal is to be transparent while maintaining the value and standards our guests have come to know and love. We appreciate your support and kindness. If you would prefer, we will remove the charge upon request

Starters

Whirley Pop Kettle Corn$8.50
Skillet Cornbread$11.50
ND honey butter, J.Q. Dickinson salt
Buttermilk Biscuits$11.99
ND honey butter, J.Q. Dickinson salt
Devil-Ish Eggs$12.50
choose: classic, ham, or combo
Fried Green Tomatoes$13.50
Glazed Bacon Lollis$13.50
Blue Cheese Bacon Dates$13.50
Garlic Black Pepper Wings$15.50
Spinach Dip$15.50
Baby Cheeseburgers*$16.50
served with fries
- Choose: 3$16.50
- Choose: 6$21.50
Ahi Tuna Bites*$16.50
Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip$17.50

Farm Breads

Prosciutto$14.50
fig, mascarpone, balsamic
Brie$14.50
onion jam, crisp apple
Avocado Toast$14.50
lime, extra virgin olive oil
Smoked Salmon*$15.50
goat cheese, capers, asparagus, egg salad

Soups & Salads

Soups & Small Salads

Today's Soup$9.99
Roasted Tomato$9.99
Farmers Salad*$13.50
mixed lettuce, avocado, dates, tomato, grapes, almonds, parmesan, olives, champagne & sherry vinaigrettes
Caesar Salad$13.50
little gem lettuce, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino romano, biscuit & cornbread croutons
Purple & Black Kale$13.50
hazelnuts, dates, radish, pecorino romano, lemon vinaigrette
Spinach Bacon Blue$13.50
apple, balsamic onions, egg, sherry vinaigrette
Italian Sunday$13.50
mixed lettuce, cucumbers, radish, roasted tomatoes, fennel, red onion, aged provolone, parmesan, red wine vinaigrette
Quinoa Bowl$14.50
bulgur, wheat berries, kale, roasted brussels sprouts, cauliflower hummus, goji berries, coconut nut butter, savory vinaigrette

Entrée Salads

Good All Green$17.50
mixed lettuce, broccolini, green beans, green apple, avocado, feta, toasted seeds, lemon vinaigrette
Picnic Chicken Salad*$20.50
avocado, almonds, beets, blueberries, raisins on romaine leaves, champagne vinaigrette
Crazy Corn Chicken$20.50
mixed lettuce, roasted sweet corn, hominy, caramel corn, avocado, mango, cotija, cornbread, simple vinaigrette
Fried Chicken$20.50
mixed lettuce, bacon, cheddar, avocado, onion, tomato, buttermilk herb dressing with honey mustard drizzle
Blue Cheese Steak*$23.50
spinach, bacon, egg, apple, balsamic onion, crispy shallots, sherry vinaigrette
Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke*$23.50
napa cabbage, avocado, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, basil, mint, sesame vinaigrette
Louie Cobb$26.50
Romaine, avocado, tomato, egg, danish blue cheese, green onion, lemon vinaigrette. Choose:

Salad Add-Ons

Roasted Chicken$7.50
Fried Chicken$7.50
Steak*$9.50
Salmon*$9.50
Grilled Shrimp$9.50
Scallops*$11.50

Burgers & Sandwiches

Served on breads mixed, shaped, and baked in our bakery. Choice of side: chips, fries, or crop list side

Cheeseburger*$16.50
Chili Cheeseburger*$17.50
Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger*$18.50
Blue Cheese Balsamic Bacon Burger*$18.50
Goat Cheese Burger*$18.50
Our Best Veggie Cheeseburger$19.50
muenster, whole grains, black beans, sweet potatoes, beets
Egg Salad$11.99
Chicken Salad$16.50
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$16.50
BLT with Roasted Turkey & Avocado$16.50
lemon aioli, sourdough
Turkey Avocado$16.50
green goddess, brie, goat cheese spread, multigrain
Spicy Fried Chicken$18.50
Pastrami Reuben$19.50
Prime Rib Dip*$23.50

Handmade Pasta

From scratch, every day, in our kitchen

Seven Cheese Macaroni$19.50
Ham, Apple & Peas Macaroni & Cheese$20.50
Butternut Squash Ravioli$20.50
Four Cheese Ravioli$20.50
mushrooms, dried cherries, blue cheese
Sausage Mushroom Gnocchi$22.50
Goat Cheese Ravioli & Chicken Cutlet$22.50
butternut squash purée, pecan praline butter
Chicken Bolognese Bucatini$23.50
Shrimp & Sun-Dried Tomato Bucatini$24.50
Crab Macaroni & Cheese$33.50

Hot Dogs

Quarter-pound hot dogs from 44 Farms. 100% beef, premium steak cuts only. Nitrate free. Choice of side: chips, fries, or crop list side

Ball Park Dog$14.50
yellow mustard, ketchup, relish, onion
Chicago Dog$14.50
spicy brown mustard, tomato, onion, relish, pickled peppers
Philly Cheese Dog$14.50
pickled hot peppers, 3 cheese sauce
Texas Chili Dog$14.50
spicy mustard, grated onion, pimento cheese

Chicken

Humanely raised on independently-owned American family farms with an all-vegetarian diet and no antibiotics ever

Spatchcock Chicken$21.50
Mashed potatoes, green beans. Choose: Peruvian spiced, honey thyme, or maple mustard
Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas$19.50
avocado salad, street corn
Chicken Pot Pie$21.50
Chicken Milanese$21.50
arugula salad
Spicy Fried Chicken$21.50
buttermilk biscuit, collard greens, grits, honey meunière sauce
Southern Fried Chicken$21.50
buttermilk biscuit, mashed potatoes, collard greens
Chicken & Waffles$21.50
Mac & cheese, green beans. Choose: southern or spicy fried

Signatures

Chicken Fried Steak$22.50
mashed potatoes, green beans
Yankee Pot Roast$22.50
mashed potatoes, crispy onions
Meatloaf & Gravy$22.50
mashed potatoes, green beans
Slow-Cooked Brisket$22.50
tomato onion glaze, potato latkes, green beans
Steak & Enchiladas*$24.50
street corn, avocado salad
Farmhouse Platter*$25.50
baby cheeseburgers, chili dog, pork ribs, street corn, coleslaw

From the Range

We collaborate with independent ranchers in the mid-Atlantic to buy our meat. Choice of mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side. Add: shrimp +$9.50, scallops* +$11.50, lump crab cake +$13.50

Herb-Crusted Prime Rib*$29.99
available after 5pm
- 10 oz$29.99
- 14 oz$33.99
Steak Frites*$24.99
fries and choice of one crop list side
BBQ Pork Ribs$27.99
Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib$29.99
Ribeye*$31.99
- 10 oz$31.99
Aged NY Strip*$32.99
- 12 oz$32.99
Filet*$38.99
- 8 oz$38.99

From the Sea

Premium. Sustainably wild-caught or sustainably farmed. Traceable

Fish, Chips & Beer$21.99
short white beer
Chesapeake Wild Blue Catfish$22.99
blackened, grits, green beans, mango pico de gallo, lemon butter
Shrimp & Grits, Andouille$23.99
Crispy Shrimp$23.99
fries, coleslaw, cornbread
Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon*$29.99
mashed potatoes, green beans
Scallops Meunière*$29.99
butternut squash risotto
Crab Cakes$33.99
fries, coleslaw
Shore-Style Crab Feast$33.99
crab cake, southern fried chicken, street corn, coleslaw, hush puppies
Shrimp & Crab Risotto$33.99
mushroom & herb cream

Today's Fish

choose preparation style

Simple Style$0.00
J.Q. Dickinson salt, pepper, lemon served with mashed potatoes & green beans
- MKT$0.00
Meunière$0.00
shallots, garlic, lemon, browned butter served with green beans, blistered tomato & seared gnocchi
- MKT$0.00
Mushroom Almond Crusted$0.00
panko, parmesan served with mashed potatoes & green beans
- MKT$0.00

Meatless

Roasted Vegetable, Avocado & Brie Sandwich$17.50
apple walnut raisin bread
Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro$18.50
roasted squash, roasted garlic tomato sauce, pecorino romano
Cauliflower Steak$21.50
mushroom risotto, green beans, tomato-cider glaze
Veggie Loaf$26.50
mashed potatoes, roasted cauliflower & brussels sprouts, mushroom gravy

Summer Crop List Sides

Spaghetti Squash Stracciatella$9.99
balsamic glaze, sweet & sour tomato relish
- Serves 2$9.99
Wilted Summer Greens$9.99
blueberry balsamic vinaigrette
- Serves 2$9.99
Pickled Veggie Potato Salad$9.99
- Serves 2$9.99
Roast Zucchini with Minted Garlic Goat Cheese$10.99
toasted pumpkin seed, hazelnut, cashew
- Serves 2$10.99
Braised Citrus-Honey Heirloom Carrots$10.99
- Serves 2$10.99
Fried Okra$10.99
spicy mayo, tartar sauce
- Serves 2$10.99
Warm Summer Squash & White Bean Salad$11.99
basil, parmesan cheese
- Serves 2$11.99

What 11,710 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maryland - DC Suburbs
Great for brunch
Maryland - DC Suburbs
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11,710 Reviews

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Grandma
Washington DC
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Brisket could be more tender, but the flavor was outstanding! Tsimmis and potato latkes also delishious. Had a lovely holiday meal. Thank you Founding Farmers!
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for your feedback! We really appreciate it and hope to have you visit us again soon! -Amanee
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terri
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
I had a regular breakfast. Nothing exciting there, just eggs ~n~ bacon. My brother had potato salad that was delicious! More exciting that what we get at home. While I didn't try any other menu items, I made a mental note to come back and try more foods.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for coming out to join us for our breakfast service. We look forward to your next visit. I am very confident we can help guide you to something on the menu that will truly be exciting! -Amanee
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KellyS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience4
Food was good. Service was mediocre. It took a long time to get our food - people seated after us had their food before us. Lots of caveats when ordering - they are limited on what they will substitute. My friend didn’t get her side that she ordered. Also couldn’t believe a cup of black coffee was almost $5.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded 2 days ago
Hi, Kelly. I am extremely sorry for both the wait that occurred as while as the poor service both you and your friend received when dining with us. This is not at all up to par with our standards of service and I will be sure to share this with our service manager as while as the rest of our team to ensure we take action. We hope this does not discourage you from coming back and dining with us again. I know we can do better and provide a superb experience for you! -Amanee
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Jules
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great that they have a nice outside space, food and service excellent.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for your review, Jules! We would love to have you join us again soon! -Amanee
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MC1225
Los Angeles
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience3
We went to have Rosh Hashana dinner there. The chicken soup was good in that it wasn’t too salty, but it needed pepper. The matza balls were light and fluffy and the soup had nice big pieces of chicken. We were going to have the humus but they were out of it. How are you out of something when it’s still so early. We ate at 6:30pm. We had the brisket with tzimmes and potato latkes. I was a little annoyed that the soup and dinner both came out together. The brisket was good but not hot and the sauce was more like a BBQ sauce then a Jewish brisket sauce. The potatoe latkes and tzimmes were good but the whole plate was not hot. The latkes weren’t greasy. We would have enjoyed everything more if they didn’t bring out our dinner with the soup and if the food was hot. We didn’t stay for dessert because of the atmosphere. They seated us in the bar area and although I don’t usually care, it was very noisy and not relaxing. I’ve only been there a few times and I kept thinking it’s going to be better then it is. We had a reservation and were early and it wasn’t crowded so I don’t know why we weren’t seated in the main restaurant. Our waiter was very nice but he did not know anything about the Rosh Hashana menu. Management should go over everything on the holiday menu and let the staff taste everything so they know what it tastes like and can speak to it if someone asks a question. We weren’t impressed at all.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for reaching out to share your experience with us. From the start with the seating to the lackluster meal, it is sad to say we failed at this impression. We appreciate you alerting us to these issues and would like to connect further to see if we can find a way to make this right. Please email me at hospitality@FRG.farm with a copy of your review, date of dining, and location to connect further. -Brittany
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
Not impressed with our last visit. Hostess was non-accommodating. Food was served sloppily and service was nice, just not prompt. How do you serve cornbread without the butter and then make us feel like we are hassling you? Won’t return.
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AnneH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I has a wonderful special lunch, lingered all afternoon on the patio, assumed most people were elsewhere preparing for the holiday
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded 5 days ago
Hi, Anne! I am so glad you got to enjoy a relaxing lunch on our patio. Please join us again anytime! -Brittany
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TracyL
Washington DC
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely sitting outside on a cool, sunny day. Great food, great service.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so much, Tracy! Our patio is a beautiful oasis for a delicious meal and refreshing beverage. We are thrilled you enjoyed and looked forward to having you back. -Tiffany
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FoundingFarmersMD
Baltimore
65 reviews
vip
2.0
65 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience3
I don't know why I keep going back to this restaurant because it was a waste of money! Food was NOT hot; steak was tough, crab cakes were mushy & very little crab, and the scallops & risotto was somewhat mushy. They also sent out the extra order of fries before our meal, when we specifically asked them to arrive with our dinner. These too were mushy & just warm. The manager did come out to discuss our issues and was very apologetic and offered us a box of their candy. The place was not crowded so I can't blame the food issues on the busyness of the restaurant because it was nearly empty. For the food not to be hot, is unacceptable, in any restaurant and when you spend over $200 for 4, you expect quality & HOT food!
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded 6 days ago
I am so sorry these visits have failed to meet our standards and we have been unable to turn around this poor impression so far. With that, I know we can do better and I hope to connect further. We would love to have you come back and give us another chance! Please email Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. I look forward to receiving your feedback. -Tiffany
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GlutenFreeFoodie
Washington DC
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was okay but not great. Table next to us very loud.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It is always our goal to provide our guest with high quality food they are guaranteed to enjoy and I am very sorry this time around we left you disappointed. We would really love another opportunity to impress. I am very confident we will do better and help guide you to a dish that has the "wow factor" that was missing! -Amanee
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MonicaT
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seeing out of town friends and it was a great experience
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 12, 2023
Thank you all for letting us be part of the reunion, Monica! I am glad to hear you all had a great time, and we look forward to your next visits! -Brittany
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TimS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience1
She did the bare minimum, stayed behind the counter most of the time. I took our order and I had to ask for a drink, never asked about a refill. Gave us the wrong check. The waitress clearly didn’t like her job. We were seated next to the kitchen and there was constant banging of dishes as they dumped dirty dishes into a bin just inside the kitchen.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 12, 2023
Hi. Tim. We appreciate you sharing the details of this visit with us. I am very sorry for the lack of accommodation demonstrated by our service team and the disappointing seating. I will be sharing your review with our service manager in an effort to prevent substandard experiences like this in the future. We hope you will give us another chance to serve you and turn around this poor impression we left you with. I know we will provide a much better experience should you join us again.-Brittany
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MiDi
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Server Rubin is awesome. He is very patient and accommodating. The others assisting him were very pleasant and kind each trip to the table. Memorable meal thanks to everyone involved. Looking forward to our next meal there.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 12, 2023
Thank you so much for dining with us! Rubin will be glad to hear you enjoyed his service and a peasant meal with us. We all look forward to your return! -Brittany
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Pretty average experience for brunch. Food was good but portion size is small to average & toppings, like hollandaise on the brunch dishes, was skimpy but you can probably ask for extra. Overall it was acceptable and would return with a reservation but would never wait for a table. Brunch drinks were creative.
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EmilyT
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a large party of 12 and the location in the restaurant was perfect. It felt private and accommodated us all comfortably.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 12, 2023
Thank you all for dinging with us, Emily! I am happy to hear we accommodated you all so well, and I hope you will join us again soon! -Brittany
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TimothyB
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best breakfast I have had in a long time, and I eat out a lot!
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 12, 2023
We are so delighted that you found a new favorite in our breakfast and hope to see you again very soon, Timothy!
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Suburbanmom
Baltimore
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Spaghetti squash dish and spatchcock chicken. All really good. Even my 2 year old grandson was happy!
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 10, 2023
We are really happy that you enjoyed or menu items! Super excited that your grandson enjoyed it too! We hope to have you both back for another visit! -Najjah :)
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Swede
Washington DC
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience3
Very simply. The food left a lot to be desired Overcooked steak, poor plating brisket not seasoned. It is obvious this restaurant is going down hill. A year ago there were no open tables at 6 pm on a Friday. Now it was about 40% filled
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 12, 2023
I'm sorry to hear that we completely missed the mark with our food on this visit. We always strive to provide a wonderful experience and appreciate it when our guests let us know when we fall short so that we can improve. Although I completely understand your reluctance, I hope you will consider dining with us again so that we may make it up to you and provide you with a better experience next time. -Brittany
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NOVAMom
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
The servers were not very helpful, and the food was not very good. Had high expectations, but I would not return. Even though it was not busy at the time that we went, the servers were rather slow and unattentive, and the food was not that great.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 8, 2023
Hi, NOVA Mom. Thank you for letting us know about your most recent experience. I am very sorry we failed to give you a pleasurable experience. I would love to connect with you and make this right. Please email me at Hospitality@FRG.farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. I look forward to hearing from you! -Kerry
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LarryDines
Baltimore
40 reviews
vip
3.0
40 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Founding Farmer's Potomas in decline. We have noticed a steady decline in the quality of the food and service. Plus, it is well on its way to pricing itself out of the market. The variety of food is still strong but it's the quality that matters. And here they are falling behind the competition. There are plenty of dining options within 5 miles of this restaurant. It's probably a good time to start checking them out.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 6, 2023
Larry, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I am so sorry we have not been up to our standards on your recent visits. I will ensure this feedback makes it to our management team. We want to ensure we are keeping up with the high standards we have set for ourselves and that our guests have come to expect. -Tiffany
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MargitW
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service was extremely slow and we ended up eating outside as the noise level inside was close to very loud.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 6, 2023
Thank you so much for the review. We appreciate you dining with us and I am so glad we were able to accommodate you outside. Hope to have you visit again soon. -Tiffany
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nadinef
Washington DC
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
we love this restaurant but had a slight issue with our server We placed our order and the server return to tell us that the kitchen was out of veggie sausages. I then changed my order completely When the check came, my husband did not notice that we were charged for three meals instead of two. We called this to the servers attention. Never once did he apologize. Certainly mistakes happen and it was quickly resolved. We were just disappointed that he didn’t apologize.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 4, 2023
Thank you for your review. I agree! You and your husband should have received an apology from our team. I am extremely sorry about this overcharge. As you mentioned, mistakes do happen and it was an oversight on our end. I am happy that we were able to resolve the issue and take it off the bill. Thank you for brining this to our attention. -Najjah
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MattE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service on a busy Labor Day brunch. Glad we made a reservation, there was a line at the door waiting for tables.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 5, 2023
Hello Matt. Thank you so much for the great review! I am thrilled you had a wonderful visit. We look forward to you returning soon. -Tiffany
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NMichele
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience3
They have a massive menu and everything they make contains soy except for the fish and the salads. Their “farm to table” theme is just a concept that they promote. The fact that so much of the menu contains soy tells me they are using cheap, mass-processed ingredients. Pastrami sandwich…soy. Mac and cheese…soy. Fried chicken…soy. Butternut squash ravioli…SOY (?!). An incredible disappointment.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 4, 2023
Thank you for your review. I am extremely sorry that our items do not meet your standards. All of our products do not contain soy. Because we are a scratch kitchen, there is a concern for cross contact and we keep our guests with allergies as safe as possible. We are not "farm to table." We are farmer owned and source many of our ingredients from regional farms. We appreciate your feedback and as always, we strive to make our guests happy. We hope to have give us another try. We would love to guide you to a meal that is safe for you and you'll truly enjoy! -Najjah
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BethesdaM1ke
Washington DC
217 reviews
vip
4.0
217 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Had a quiet Sunday dinner. The restaurant was busy but our service was good. We enjoyed the cornbread skillet and the crab and artichoke dip starters. The butternut squash raviolis and the crab and shrimp risotto were very good entrees. While we ordered a sauvignon blanc, we were not impressed with the choices. They no longer offered a Marlborough SB. Can't have everything.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 4, 2023
Thank you for visiting us for dinner! We hope to have you join us again in the near future. We look forward to your return! -Najjah :)
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EmilyZ
San Diego
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
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Service awful, even when not busy. There was toilet paper on the floor outside of the restrooms, it went unnoticed even with a wait team huddle nearby. Wait service was slow and lackluster. Burgers were not worth $18 and were not made to order. We’ve been here before and the service was not this poor, nor was the food this disappointing.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 4, 2023
Thank you for your review, Emily. I am extremely sorry to learn that we did not give you a wonderful dining experience and that our burgers did not fit the bill. I regret that we missed the mark and we will use your feedback to ensure that our hallways are kept tidy and clean for our guests and that our menu items are consistently good. We hope to have you join us again so that we can make it up to you and make sure that you are not disappointed on your next possible visit. -Najjah
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Sharmi
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Amazing food, the servers were really nice and so was the atmosphere
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 5, 2023
Thank you so much, Sharmi! See you next time. -Tiffany
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BruceF
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We are outside and the temperature was lovely. It really worked well.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 4, 2023
We are so pleased that you enjoyed our patio space. I am happy to know that you enjoyed yourself and we hope to have you visit us in the near future, Bruce! -Najjah :)
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MaryF
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is warm, inviting and relaxed. Good food from start to finish.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 3, 2023
Thank you, Mary! See you next time! -Tiffany
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Disappointed with this visit vs. the last visit, pre COVID. The one thing my wife and I remembered was the coffee was very good with cinnamon sticks and each table had cinnamon sticks. No cinnamon sticks on the tables and the coffee was no longer memorable. The chicken and waffles, I can attest was good. Love the outdoor seating option. Had to locate our server on two occasions as she was not attentive to our needs.
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shannonc
Washington DC
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
never disappoints, great food and service. I'll be back.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 2, 2023
We look forward to your return, Shannon! Thank you for joining us for another great experience! -Brittany
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AnabelleJ
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food1service5ambience5
The service was exceptional!!! The best service I have received in years of eating out at different establishments. Regrettably the food was mid. I t was ABUNDANT for sure, but I would rather get smaller better quality portions over getting massive portions that are just meh. I had the dates wCheese wrapped in bacon, the bacon was barely cooked, if it had been crispy all through it would have been better. The beignets are a butter croissant dough that is fried, and each butter layer soaks up the oil it is fried in, you get 6 massive fried balls, the sauces were good though. I had the chicken and waffle, and I did not eat it. It was not good it was not even ok. I wanted to love it, I had heard so much about it. I mean even the coke was just a can that wasn’t cold, the coke can regular 12oz was $5 for 1 can. It was ok. the service saved the visit, I likely will not eat food there again.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on September 3, 2023
Hello Anabelle. I am so sorry for this experience. Though the service was fantastic, I am sorry to read the meal left you feeling disappointed. I am confident we could have done much better! We strive to give our guest a great experience from start to finish and I am so sorry this visit missed the mark. We hope to have you give us another try in the future. We would love to help guide you to a meal you will truly enjoy. -Tiffany
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KMClark
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite restaurant and location. My favorite item to order is the Chicken and Waffles, plus the wing appetizer.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on August 29, 2023
We are so glad to be on your list of favorites! Thank you for sharing your review, and please visit us again soon! -Brittany
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Marvin
Washington DC
243 reviews
vip
5.0
243 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
As expected a fine dining experience. Service and food well above average, always a pleasure.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on August 28, 2023
Thank you, Marvin! We are so happy to have you dine with us! See you next time. -Tiffany
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Dnai
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The Founding Farmers chain of restaurants never disappoints. The food is great and the drinks are even better.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on August 26, 2023
Thank you for joining us again, Dnai! I am delighted to hear you enjoyed another great meal with us. Please join us again soon! -Brittany
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LeonL
San Francisco
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
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Our server, Isaac, was great as always. I had the chicken bolognese dinner, which was not as good as when I had it in the past. I have no complaints about the service, this time.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on August 26, 2023
Hi. Leon! Thank you for sharing the details of your visit with us. While I am delighted to hear you enjoyed our service, I am very sorry the pasta was not up to par with your last visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your return! -Brittany
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DouglasG
Dallas
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
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One of our party (whose birthday it was) ordered a Vegetable Loaf. It was served to her barely at room temperature. When we complained, they took it back and promised to replace it. After more than 15, her dinner was still not replaced. We went to the manager to complain, because the rest of the party were already done with their dinners. I don’t know if was the kitchen or the waitstaff, but it was not acceptable. Even though the manager ended up comping the entire meal, it ruined the birthday dinner.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on August 28, 2023
Oh my! I am very sorry! This is definitely not the experience we strive to give our guests. Especially not when you have chosen to dine with us as part of a birthday celebration. I wish I knew why we dropped the ball so badly, but what I do know is we can and will do better! We hope you will consider giving us another chance and thank you for alerting us. -Tiffany
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Overall, awesome and amazing. The ONLY complaint I had was they seated us in an area with direct airflow from the vents so not only were we cold, but our food got cold quick too. Other than that, everything was fabulous. Highly recommend the beignets 👌🏻👌🏻
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Gregor
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
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Service was awful. Parties of 6+ automatically have a 20% tip added, but the service merited a 10% tip at best. The drinks took 25-30 minutes to come out, the appetizers were served without plates for everyone, we had to ask for the waiter to take our entree orders, etc.
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on August 21, 2023
Thank you for your review, Gregor. I am extremely sorry to learn that our service missed the mark and left you disappointed. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we are gutted when we don’t meet expectations. I will be sure to pass along your feedback to our service managers in hopes of resolving this issue. We will use the feedback to make us better and to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Thank you. -Najjah
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DanB
Washington DC
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
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Expensive for what it is. They charge $4.99 for a 12oz can of soda and then have the nerve to tack on a "Wellness Fee" to the bill, whatever that is. Service here is inconsistent. Some days good, some days I regret going there. This visit was one of the latter. We waited 10 minutes at our table before a server showed up and then another 10 minutes to get our beverages, which didn't even require the bar. Didn't even get water until we had been seated for 20 minutes. The menu hasn't really changed in years, so there's nothing interesting going on if you've been there before. It's a glorified, expensive diner. A basic lunch for 3 adults (no appetizers, no cocktails, no desserts), cost us $97, including tax, tip, and "wellness fee".
Founding Farmers - Montgomery CountyResponded on August 22, 2023
Hi, Dan. Thank you for dining with us. I am sorry to hear that we've disappointed you. We have high quality ingredients which can result in higher food costs, but our service should always be attentive and hospitable. I will pass along your feedback to our General Manager to review. Thank you for your feedback and I hope you will join us again in the future for a better experience. -Kerry
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Safety precautions

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

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Founding Farmers - Montgomery County using the Order Online button. Founding Farmers - Montgomery County also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers - Montgomery County also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 340-8783.

Founding Farmers - Montgomery County is rated 4.3 stars by 11710 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

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 84 times today

Experiences are available.

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Google Map for Founding Farmers - Montgomery County

12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Montrose Road West
Neighborhood
Rockville
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Guests visiting MoCo's Founding Farmers enjoy 2 free hours of parking Monday-Friday, and 3 hours of free parking on Saturday and Sunday in the parking lot / deck located immediately adjacent to the restaurant. If you park in the lower level garage, please be sure to check at the front desk for a parking validation ticket.
Public transit
Take the Metro Red Line to the Rockville or Bethesda station • Take the Montgomery County Ride On 47 bus to the corner of Seven Locks Rd. and Montrose Rd. • Walk north along Seven Locks Road 0.1 mile to Cadbury Ave. • Turn right, walk 0.2 mile to 12505 Park Potomac Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, 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 as well as Fountain Sodas and Phosphates, prepared to order.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/
Phone number
(301) 340-8783
Catering
Founding Farmers is available for catering pick up or catering delivery across Montgomery County, MD. We can also provide full-service catering. Enjoy Founding Farmers scratch-made food wherever you need it. Let us cater breakfast, lunch, or dinner for you and your guests.
Private party contact
MoCo@FarmRequest.com: (301) 340-8783

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Founding Farmers - Montgomery County

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Thanksgiving Day

Green

Spatchcock Chicken

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Starters

Whirley Pop Kettle Corn$8.50

Skillet Cornbread$11.50

Buttermilk Biscuits$11.99

Devil-Ish Eggs$12.50

Fried Green Tomatoes$13.50

Glazed Bacon Lollis$13.50

Blue Cheese Bacon Dates$13.50

Garlic Black Pepper Wings$15.50

Spinach Dip$15.50

Baby Cheeseburgers*$16.50

Ahi Tuna Bites*$16.50

Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip$17.50

Farm Breads

Prosciutto$14.50

Brie$14.50

Avocado Toast$14.50

Smoked Salmon*$15.50

Soups & Salads

Soups & Small Salads

Today's Soup$9.99

Roasted Tomato$9.99

Farmers Salad*$13.50

Caesar Salad$13.50

Purple & Black Kale$13.50

Spinach Bacon Blue$13.50

Italian Sunday$13.50

Quinoa Bowl$14.50

Entrée Salads

Good All Green$17.50

Picnic Chicken Salad*$20.50

Crazy Corn Chicken$20.50

Fried Chicken$20.50

Blue Cheese Steak*$23.50

Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke*$23.50

Louie Cobb$26.50

Salad Add-Ons

Roasted Chicken$7.50

Fried Chicken$7.50

Steak*$9.50

Salmon*$9.50

Grilled Shrimp$9.50

Scallops*$11.50

Burgers & Sandwiches

Cheeseburger*$16.50

Chili Cheeseburger*$17.50

Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger*$18.50

Blue Cheese Balsamic Bacon Burger*$18.50

Goat Cheese Burger*$18.50

Our Best Veggie Cheeseburger$19.50

Egg Salad$11.99

Chicken Salad$16.50

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$16.50

BLT with Roasted Turkey & Avocado$16.50

Turkey Avocado$16.50

Spicy Fried Chicken$18.50

Pastrami Reuben$19.50

Prime Rib Dip*$23.50

Handmade Pasta

Seven Cheese Macaroni$19.50

Ham, Apple & Peas Macaroni & Cheese$20.50

Butternut Squash Ravioli$20.50

Four Cheese Ravioli$20.50

Sausage Mushroom Gnocchi$22.50

Goat Cheese Ravioli & Chicken Cutlet$22.50

Chicken Bolognese Bucatini$23.50

Shrimp & Sun-Dried Tomato Bucatini$24.50

Crab Macaroni & Cheese$33.50

Hot Dogs

Ball Park Dog$14.50