Founding Farmers - Tysons

Name: Founding Farmers - Tysons
Address: 1800 Tysons Boulevard, Tysons Corner, VA, United States, 22102
Telephone: (703) 442-8783
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

12081 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Inspired by our interpretation of a Virginia farmhouse, Founding Farmers Tysons offers classic American-inspired dishes infused with the culinary traditions of Virginia. 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, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or simply grab a cup of our 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 neighborhood restaurant.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 218 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am First Bake Mon–Fri 8:30 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
(703) 442-8783
Website
http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Joe Goetze
Catering
Our Founding Farmers Catering is available for pick up or delivery across Northern Virginia. Enjoy Founding Farmers scratch-made food at your next event, whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We can also provide full-service catering for your next event. Let us cater for you.
Private party facilities
Looking for a place to host a party, meeting, or other group gathering? Our restaurants can accommodate your group and private dining needs whether large or small, intimate or lively, seated or standing, business or fun, cocktails & snacks or full meals.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (703) 442-8783

Location
1800 Tysons Boulevard, Tysons Corner, VA 22102
Neighborhood
Tysons Corner / McLean
Cross street
Galleria Drive
Parking details
Hourly self-park garages with free evening and weekend validated parking; Silver Line Metro to Tysons Corner station is just ONE block away. Paid Valet Parking ($3 per vehicle) s available daily: for lunch and dinner service, Monday-Friday, and for weekend brunch and weekend dinner hours.
Public transit
Metro - Silver Line stop at Tysons Corner. The restaurant is just one block away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, 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. We’re excited to welcome you this holiday season to enjoy delicious Founding Farmers favorites along with seasonal classics.

Popular dishes

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

Bread Bites

Our breads are mixed, shaped, and baked in small batches daily

Coupla' Buttermilk Biscuits$5.99
cultured butter, house jam
Prosciutto$8.99
fig jam, mascarpone, balsamic
Avocado Toast$8.99
lime, extra virgin olive oil
Brie$8.99
onion jam, crisp apple

Soups & Salads

Add: herb chicken +$7.50, fried chicken +$7.50, steak* +$9.50, salmon* +$9.50, tuna* +$9.50, shrimp +$9.50, scallops* +$11.50.

Soups & Small Salads

Today's Soup$9.99
Roasted Tomato Soup$9.99
Farmers Salad*$13.50
mixed lettuce, avocado, date, tomato, grape, almond, parmesan, olive, champagne & sherry vinaigrettes
Drag Through the Garden*$13.50
mixed lettuce, tomato, green bean, carrot, radish, bell pepper, fennel, jicama, cucumber, lemon vinaigrette
Farro Arugula$13.50
edamame, squash, pine nut, dried fruit
Caesar Salad$13.50
little gem lettuce, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino romano, biscuit & cornbread croutons
Purple & Black Kale$13.50
hazelnut, date, radish, pecorino romano, lemon vinaigrette
Italian Sunday$13.50
mixed lettuce, cucumber, radish, roasted tomato, fennel, red onion, aged provolone, parmesan, red wine vinaigrette

Entrée Salads

Good All Green$17.50
mixed lettuce, broccoli, green bean, green apple, avocado, feta, toasted seeds, lemon & garlic herb vinaigrettes
Chicken Salad*$20.50
romaine, avocado, almond, beet, blueberry, raisin, champagne vinaigrette
Many Vegetable$20.50
avocado, egg, cannellini, onion, pecorino romano
Southern Fried Chicken*$20.50
mixed lettuce, bacon, cheddar, avocado, tomato, onion, buttermilk ranch dressing with honey mustard drizzle
Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke*$23.50
napa cabbage, avocado, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, basil, mint, sesame vinaigrette
Blue Cheese Steak*$23.50
spinach, bacon, egg, apple, balsamic onion, crispy shallot, sherry vinaigrette
Louie Cobb$26.50
Romaine, avocado, tomato, egg, danish blue cheese, green onion, lemon vinaigrette. Choose:

Burgers & Dogs

House-ground, hand-formed burger patties. Quarter-pound, nitrate-free 44 Farms hot dogs made from 100% beef, premium steak cuts only. Choice of side: chips, fries, crop list side, or thick-cut onion rings +$3

Cheddar Cheeseburger*$16.50
Our Best Veggie Cheeseburger$16.50
muenster, whole grains, black bean, sweet potato, beet
Pub Bacon Cheeseburger*$18.50
griddled muenster & red onion, pickled peppers, spicy pub sauce, kaiser roll
Goat Cheeseburger*$18.50
Blue Cheese Balsamic Bacon Burger*$18.50
kaiser roll
Ball Park Dog$14.50
yellow mustard, ketchup, relish, onion
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

Fried Chicken$21.50
choose: southern or spicy fried buttermilk biscuit, mashed potatoes, braised greens
Hot Honey Fried Chicken$21.50
parmesan grits, french-cut green beans
Fried Chicken & Waffle$21.50
choose: southern or spicy fried seven cheese macaroni, french-cut green beans
Big Crispy Tenders$21.50
street corn, thick-cut onion rings

Sandwiches

All bread is mixed, shaped, and baked in our bakery. Choice of side: chips, fries, crop list side, or thick-cut onion rings +$3

Egg Salad$11.99
Chicken Salad$16.50
cranberry orange bread
BLT with Roasted Turkey & Avocado$16.50
lemon aioli, sourdough
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$16.50
Roasted Vegetable, Avocado & Brie$17.50
apple walnut raisin bread
Spicy Fried Chicken$18.50
Prime Rib Dip$23.50
kaiser roll

Signatures

Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas$19.50
avocado salad
Chicken Pot Pie$21.50
Crop List Platter$21.50
choice of three crop list sides
Yankee Pot Roast$22.50
mashed potatoes, crispy onions
Chicken Fried Steak & Waffle$22.50
mashed potatoes, french-cut green beans
Meatloaf & Gravy$22.50
mashed potatoes, french-cut green beans
Veggie Loaf$22.50
mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, choice of one crop list side
Shrimp & Grits, Andouille$23.50

Pasta & Parms

Linguine Pomodoro$18.50
Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro$18.50
Ricotta Gnocchi Pomodoro$18.50
Seven Cheese Macaroni$19.50
Founding Spirits Vodka Pesto Shrimp Linguine$26.50

Handmade Ravioli

Butternut Squash$18.50
brown butter sage sauce
Cheese$19.50
tomato butter sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes
Crab$33.50
lemon butter sauce, balsamic drizzle

Parms

Chicken Milanese$19.50
sautéed spinach
Chicken Parm$23.50
sautéed broccoli
Eggplant Parm$23.50
sautéed broccoli

Premium Seafood

Sustainably wild-caught or sustainably farmed. Traceable

Fish, Chips & Beer$21.99
short white beer
Cracker-Crusted Shrimp$23.99
fries, coleslaw, cornbread
Fishers Fry Combo$27.99
shrimp, white fish, crab cake, fries, coleslaw
Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon*$29.99
mashed potatoes, french-cut green beans
Scallops Meunière*$29.99
butternut risotto
Shrimp & Crab Risotto$33.99
wild mushrooms, lemon herb cream
Crab Cakes$33.99
fries, coleslaw

Premium Seafood: Today's Fish

MKT. Choose preparation style

Blackened
sweet potato smash, sautéed spinach, candied corn, tomato butter sauce
Tomato Sofrito
parmesan risotto, fried capers, lemon butter sauce
Herb-Crusted
polenta, roasted tomatoes, balsamic onions, apricot glaze, tartar sauce, lemon butter sauce
Pan-Seared
creamy parsnip horseradish puree, sweet peas, lemon chicken jus, basil

From the Range

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

Steak Frites*$24.50
fries, choice of one crop list side
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin$24.50
bacon & collard greens, mashed potatoes
Steak & Enchiladas*$24.50
street corn, avocado salad
BBQ Pork Ribs$27.50
fries, french-cut green beans, coleslaw
Mustard Seed-Crusted Twin Lamb Chops*$30.50
mashed potatoes, choice of one crop list side
Herb-Crusted Prime Rib*$29.99
Au jus, horseradish cream; available after 5pm. Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side
- 10oz$29.99
Ribeye*$31.99
Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side
- 10oz$31.99
Aged NY Strip*$32.99
Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side
- 2 oz$32.99
Filet*$38.99
Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side
- 8 oz$38.99
Fiet & Crab Cake*$44.99
Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side

Fall Crop List Sides

Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli$9.50
toasted almonds, pecorino
Hot Honey Roasted Butternut Squash$9.50
cranberries, cinnamon, whipped feta
Cauliflower, Farro & Quinoa$9.50
tahini, charred swiss chard, herbs
Roasted Autumn Vegetables$9.50
mulled local apple cider glaze

What 12,081 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

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Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Most Booked
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Most Booked

12,081 Reviews

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Alex
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food3service1ambience3
We waited over an hour for our entrees only for them to come out cool and missing items. Our service was really disappointing.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded 1 day ago
We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we are extremely disappointed when we don’t meet expectations. Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. I am extremely sorry for the unexpected wait on such a busy day and for the disappointing service you have received from us. I will be sure to pass along your feedback to our entire team. We will use the feedback to make us better and to ensure this doesn’t happen again. -Najjah
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JohnK
Washington DC
42 reviews
vip
3.0
42 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience4
Great food and cocktails. Ingredients are fresh and the recipes innovate adaptations on classic comfort foods. Drinks are tasty and complex, in a good sort of way. Ambiance is very agreeable with a comfortable feeling and still a good fit for a night out or a date. Service was inattentive. We had a reservation and still had to wait 15 minutes to be seated. We suspect the staff was undermanned and as such the maitre'd was staggering seating to not overwhelm the kitchen, but never did receive an explanation. Waiter was friendly and sociable, but not on top of his game. We ran out of water and had to ask for a refill. At the end of our meal had to stop the waiter to ask for our check. Throughout our waiter never stopped by to check on how we were doing; which is unfortunate as we began with an aperitif but never were able to order a glass of wine with our meal nor were we asked if we wanted to see a dessert menu. the servers, who were different than our waiter also never enquired, but they gave the impression of being rushed. Food was great, and we enjoyed the setting, but not our best experience eating out. The food was good enough that we would try again hoping our last experience was a "one-off" and not indicative of how things typically go.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing this experience, John. I am so sorry the service missed the mark this time. It seems we did not have our best foot forward. I know we can do better an give our team the support they need to give our guests the great experience we strive to give. I am so salad you will be giving us another try. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to give you a much better experience and make it great from start to finish. -Tiffany
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JeremyT
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service2ambience3
Terrible combination: expensive and lousy Salmon and halibut were overcooked. Sides, mashed potatoes and green beans were cold and bland. Service was slow.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded 2 days ago
Hi Jeremy. This is not at all the standard we have for ourselves and I am terribly sorry this was the experience you had with us. There is no excuse for us to have served you this disappointing meal. We pride ourselves on giving our guests a great experience and we dropped the ball. I am very sorry we missed the mark this time! I hope you will consider giving us another try sometime. We would love the opportunity to serve you a delicious meal and great experience from start to finish. If you would like to share any other details from your experience we always appreciate the feedback. You can email Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. Thank you. -Tiffany
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JohnH
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience2
They tack on a ridiculous "Wellness Charge" of around 5% of the bill at the end which is explained in 6 pt font on the menu as for the wellness and health programs for their employees. You can have it taken off, and I did. Hate that kind of sneak moral preening. As if anybody could feel the opposite - that by not having a separate discretionary "wellness charge" then you are for unhappy and unhealthy Founding Farmers employees? A new kind of extortion.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded 2 days ago
Hi John. By no means is our wellness charge meant to be any form of extortion nor are we demanding it of our guests. We are coming out of some rough years as all people are. We have found the wellness charge has been beneficial to us sustaining our business and to the wellness of our team and their families. I am glad you had it taken off as we are happy to do for any of our guests that prefers not to support us in that way. We are happy to have you dine with us and support our business in any capacity you are comfortable with. With that, I hope you will consider dining with us again. We love what we do and would love to continue serving you and happily remove that charge every time you visit.
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EdwardD
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Seven of us. One ordered a medium cooked steak and it was well done. Another ordered a hamburger, medium, and it was very, very pink.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded 2 days ago
Hello Edward. I am so sorry for the steak and burger not being prepared as requested. We appreciate you sharing this with us! I will be sure we address this issue with our team! -Tiffany
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DelmonicaG
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience5
Loved the service, beautiful ambiance, scrumptious food, grateful for convenient garage parking right next door with 2-hr validation. Our service person, Adrian, struggled a bit with getting our needs met but the great teamwork of your staff made up for it. Thank you.
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1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience4
Selections weren’t as great as the last time I came. Eggs were runny and fish wasn’t seasoned well.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for this feedback. I am very sorry this visit missed the mark. We look forward to you giving us another try and giving you a better experience. -Tiffany
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Bf24
Washington DC
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Surprisingly mediocre, and we're not too hard to please. We had high hopes, the menu looked great. Crab dip was good as were the cocktails. Then crickets for a good long while. When dinner finally arrived the burgers were good but sloppy, the bottom bun was soaked. They also included extra toppings we did not order, but they also didn't show up on the bill so not a huge deal. The steak salad at $23 was maybe the worst ever, with a chewy, fatty piece of meat that was way undercooked and the greens had entirely too much dressing. We left feeling there was really no reason to return. Not at all what we expected to think!
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for sharing your review with our team. I am very sorry that our food did not meet expectations on this visit. This is not at all the dining experience we strive to provide for our guests, and I would love to connect with you to make this right. Please email me at Hospitality@FRG.farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location to connect further. -Brittany
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Sabrina
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great customer service and location to Cirque du Soleil event!
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your kind words of praise, Sabrina! Please stop by again soon! -Brittany
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CristinaJ
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
I think the wellness charge is ridiculous. If I knew about it before hand I would gone to a different place
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for joining us again, Cristina. I apologize that our wellness charge took away from your overall experience. Please know that the wellness charge is on our website and on all of our menus. Our guests are more than welcome to request the fee off their bill and our management team will be happy to make accommodations. Thank you. -Najjah
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BobF
Minneapolis
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening at Founding Farmers. Server and his service was top notch on an extremely busy night. Food was prompt and on point. Never disappoints!
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded 5 days ago
Hi, Bob! Thank you for dining with us and sharing your review. I am so delighted to hear that you enjoyed our service and our food. We hope to see you again very soon! -Brittany
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YK2022
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service5ambience4
6:15 became 6:45 although being there earlier. Their soda was flat (water, not soda) and tasteless we had to refuse them
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RitaB
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
Had reservations for 6 pm and left after waiting 29 minutes and still not be seated
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for sharing your review with us, Rita. I am very sorry that you were unable to dine with us due to our wait. We Hi, Timothy! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I will be sure to pass on your comments to our culinary and service managers for review. We look forward to our next opportunity to serve you. -Brittany
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were are group and of 7 and service and food came together really really well
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RobertF
Washington DC
236 reviews
vip
5.0
236 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu and food. Outstanding service. Looking forward to next visit.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded 6 days ago
Thank you so much, Robert! We appreciate you dining with us and for the great review! See you next time. -Tiffany
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
I’ve been to FF many times, and it has been good. This time the service was abhorrent. I asked for a refill on our water for the table and never received it. Our server disappeared for an entire forty five minutes and we were desperate to receive the check so that we could leave. Certainly not my best time at FF.
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BobD
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
The salmon plank was ok but it came with soggy green beans. The scallops were covered with a heavy sauce that wasn’t great and made it hard to taste the scallops
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 19, 2023
Thank you for the review, Bob. I am so sorry the meal missed the mark this visit. I am confident we can help guide you to a delicious meal you will truly enjoy. We hope to have you visit again and for the opportunity to give you a great experience. -Tiffany
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mimfoodreview
Phoenix
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat outside for lunch and drinks. Since neither of my guests had been to a Founding Farmers, I thought they deserved the experience. Fantastic food and drinks as I’ve come to expect and it was delivered on all accounts.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 19, 2023
Fantastic! Thank you so much for introducing your guests to us! We are thrilled you all had a wonderful experience and look forward to seeing you again soon. -Tiffany
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LeslieH
Washington DC
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
It was a post Cirque du Soleil rush which makes me feel more charitable however, our food was just awful. Onion rings were super thickly breaded with so much salt and pepper it just killed your taste buds. The cracker crusted shrimp were in actuality, deep fried to the point of being hammered. Steak frites was supposed to be medium rare but was well and looked boiled rather than grilled. Fries were soggy and unseasoned. Green beans were under seasoned. Filet was medium to medium well rather than medium rare but otherwise edible. Squash had weird pink goo under the top layer. Our server had the onion rings and shrimp removed. I probably would have sent it all back but we had our kids with us and needed to get home. Server was delightful and very kind. Would never return…honestly a horror show.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 19, 2023
Hi, Leslie. I am terribly sorry the food you received completely failed to live up to expectations and just led to an overall disappointing experience with us. I will be sure to share your feedback with our kitchen managers to ensure we are always providing guest with the standard of food we are known for. We really appreciate you coming to dine with us as well as sharing your experience with us. This said, we would really love another opportunity to make this right. I am confident we will do better and give a superb experience. I hope you will reconsider dining with us again. -Amanee
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Gotvawine
Richmond
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
The restaurant was busy and not very organized and it was only 5:15pm. I ordered a cocktail that was supposed to have passion fruit and cucumber. It came with a cantaloupe ball on a toothpick which I mistaken for the passion fruit. Unfortunately, I am allergic to all melons. Not a good experience.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 19, 2023
Thank you so much for sharing. I am so sorry we missed the opportunity to properly guide you away for items containing your allergen. This is far from the experience we want our guests to ever have. It is unfortunate we dropped the ball this time, however, I can assure you this is not our standard. We look forward to you giving us another try in the future. -Tiffany
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Disappointed
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience2
Not professional - waited to be seated beyond reservation - 2o mins., confusion about who was the qwaiter, waiter was unfamiliar w menu, dirty silverware, bad service. Food was ok but uneven. Should have sent cauliflower hummus plate back to the kitchen. Do not recommend.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 19, 2023
Thank you so much for alerting us to this visit! I will be sure we address these short comings with our team. I know we can do better and we appreciate your patience this time. We look forward to an opportunity to give you a great experience in the future. -Tiffany
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anytime we can make it to Founding Farmers, we go!!! BEST FOOD and love to support our Midwest families in NDFU! Yummmmmm! Go you will not be disappointed!!!
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NatalieZ
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceeded expectations. My mint julep was perfect, devilish eggs, shrimp and grits and rib eye steak were delicious. I also got an aztec latte--loved the bite of cayenne sprinkled on top. A great experience!
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 18, 2023
Thank you so much, Natalie! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed yourself just as much as we enjoyed having you dine with us! We would love to see you again soon! -Amanee
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PamelaE
Philadelphia
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall1food4service1ambience1
It was the worst service in recent memory. We have dined at the King of Prussia location many times, it was always excellent. This location in Tyson Conner VA. WAS NOT. We wil not be coming back. My order was wrong, was never corrected, could not locate our waiter, had to flag down other wait staff just to get a steak knife ( which should have been provided without asking, I did order a NY Strip after all) No steak sauce, by the time we got everything that was needed, food was getting cold. NEVER AGAIN. Should have gone to Ruth Chris
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 17, 2023
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with us, Pamela. I am very sorry that our service was so disappointing this time. This experience is certainly not up to par with our service standards, and I will be sure to communicate these issues to our team for review. I would appreciate the chance to follow up and turn around the poor impression we left you with. 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
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
We were very disappointed with the quality of the food. I have eaten there before and loved it. Had the pasta with shrimp it tasted like it had been frozen. The pasta was mushy and the shrimp was gummy
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MGreen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch was delicious. Very rarely do I enjoy everything on my plate at a brunch. Can’t wait to go back!
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 18, 2023
Thank you so much for joining us for our brunch service! We are stoked to hear you enjoyed everything on your plate and we look forward to your next visit! -Amanee
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ChristineW
Baltimore
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
I had visited founding farmers- Tysons two years ago to celebrate my birthday and decided to go back. This time the food was not as good, especially for the price. Buffet didn’t have many items that was listed on the menu, the chicken was hard and hard to swallow my husband almost choked. The hot food was lukewarm. The best food item to me was the chilli. Had reservations and walk-ins where seated before me. Don’t think I will return.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 17, 2023
Hi, Christine. Thank you for letting us know the details of your experience this time. I am so sorry to hear that you did not get to fully enjoy our buffet and that we failed to provide a great experience for your special day. Please email me at hospitality@FRG.farm with a copy of your review, the date you dined, and the location. Thank you for alerting us to this and hopefully giving us a chance to connect and make this right. -Brittany
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Mahmo
Washington DC
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
Over priced and quality has gone down. not worth it to be frank.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 17, 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team. I am sorry our food did not delight you on this visit and that you did not feel the quality was equal to the value. I will be sure to alert our leadership to the issue you mentioned. I hope we will have a chance to host you again and make up for the poor impression we left you with. -Brittany
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Pauly
Washington DC
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We made a last minute reservation so sat outside but it was still nice (just by a busy road so there were a few cars). The chicken and waffles tasted amazing and we had a nice evening dinner. We usually go to park potomac location but enjoyed this location at Tyson’s just as much. If in the area will return again.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 16, 2023
Hi, Pauly! Thank you for stopping by to join us. I am thrilled to hear you enjoyed your food and our patio. We look forward to your return! -Brittany
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JohnP
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
The chicken fried steak was EXTREMELY salty. In the commotion, they didn't take off the charge. They replaced with a grilled cheese sandwich.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 19, 2023
Hello John. I would love to look into this for you. Please email Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. I look forward to connecting with you. -Tiffany
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DCButlers
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
I know there was a lot of activity due to the Cirque du Soleil event, so things were most likely not up to your standards. But we were sat about 15 mins after our reservation, which rushed us in order to get to another show at Cap One Hall. It also took longer than normal to get our food to our table. Once it came...no silverware...we had to ask the runner to get it for us. Our Server was super nice. But apparently there was a change in the menu item names, which caused a bit of confusion. I love all of the Founding Farmer restaurants. This won't deter me...just wanted to provide feedback for the future when there is a large event going on.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 18, 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We are so sorry for the delays that occurred during your dining experience. We really appreciate your patience with us as well as you sharing your feedback. I will be sure to share this with the rest of our team to ensure improvements. I know we can do better and we would love another opportunity to guide you to a great experience from start to finish. -Amanee
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SarahB
New York Area
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience3
The food was good, service was awful. Expensive for what it is.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 16, 2023
Thank you for alerting us to this service issue, Sarah. I am so sorry for this lackluster experience, and I will be sure to share your feedback with our service manager. I hope our food will bring you back for another visit, when I am sure our service will be much better. -Brittany
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Cornbread was fabulous and so was the burger.
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lisings
Greater Boston
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Loved the concept, varied menu, ambiance. My meal was fabulous, my dad's was a little lack-lustre, but not bad. Waiter was attentive, though service a little slow. It was also a busy evening. Would go again!
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 20, 2023
Thank you for working with us and sharing your review. We appreciate your patience, and I am sure on your next visit we can help your dad discover a dish that wows! -Brittany
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BeckyH
Dallas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant offers consistently good food, service and ambiance. We often bring out of town guests to this restaurant and everyone is always pleased.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 15, 2023
Fantastic! Thank you, Becky! We are thrilled you enjoy us and are grateful for you bringing guests to give us a try. We look forward to the next time! See you soon. -Tiffany
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was delicious, although I do not recommend death by chocolate unless you just want chocolate ice cream. The fish was delicious and the tuna bites were great. It was loud and hard to hear. And the service was a bit slow.
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HilaryC
Washington DC
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Pre Cirque de Soleil Dinner
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 16, 2023
Thank you for joining us before the show, Hilary! Please join us again soon! -Brittany
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Starving
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We sat outside so the noise level was very low so it was pleasant. When I went to the front desk inside, the noise level was very, very noisy.
Founding Farmers - TysonsResponded on September 12, 2023
I am happy to hear that you enjoyed dining on our patio, and we appreciate your patience with the volume inside. We hope you will dine with us again soon! -Brittany
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food quality has decreased compared to a few years ago. Steaks are dried, portions are smaller, mac and cheese is too saggy.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Have been a longtime fan of FF on Penn. Ave. Cornbread and beignets are first class. This visit was first time Tyson’s Corner. Food was good as usual, but service was painfully slow and inattentive last night. Not sure I will visit this particular location again.
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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
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Founding Farmers - Tysons using the Order Online button. Founding Farmers - Tysons also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers - Tysons also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 442-8783.

Founding Farmers - Tysons is rated 4.2 stars by 12081 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 28, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 218 times today

Experiences are available.

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Google Map for Founding Farmers - Tysons

1800 Tysons Boulevard, Tysons Corner, VA 22102

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Galleria Drive
Neighborhood
Tysons Corner / McLean
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am First Bake Mon–Fri 8:30 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
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Hourly self-park garages with free evening and weekend validated parking; Silver Line Metro to Tysons Corner station is just ONE block away. Paid Valet Parking ($3 per vehicle) s available daily: for lunch and dinner service, Monday-Friday, and for weekend brunch and weekend dinner hours.
Public transit
Metro - Silver Line stop at Tysons Corner. The restaurant is just one block away.
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joe Goetze
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/
Phone number
(703) 442-8783
Catering
Our Founding Farmers Catering is available for pick up or delivery across Northern Virginia. Enjoy Founding Farmers scratch-made food at your next event, whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We can also provide full-service catering for your next event. Let us cater for you.
Private party facilities
Looking for a place to host a party, meeting, or other group gathering? Our restaurants can accommodate your group and private dining needs whether large or small, intimate or lively, seated or standing, business or fun, cocktails & snacks or full meals.
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (703) 442-8783

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Founding Farmers - Tysons

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Dining areas

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Thanksgiving Day

Cheesecake

Spicy Fried Chicken

Southern Fried Chicken

Starters

Whirley Pop Kettle Corn$8.50

Skillet Cornbread$11.50

Devil-Ish Eggs*$12.50

Fried Green Tomatoes$13.50

Thick-Cut Onion Rings$13.50

Blue Cheese Bacon Dates$13.50

Glazed Bacon Lollis$13.50

Garlic Black Pepper Wings$15.50

Spinach Dip$15.50

Baby Cheeseburgers*$16.50

Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip$17.50

Ahi Tuna Bites*$16.50

Bread Bites

Coupla' Buttermilk Biscuits$5.99

Prosciutto$8.99

Avocado Toast$8.99

Brie$8.99

Soups & Salads

Soups & Small Salads

Today's Soup$9.99

Roasted Tomato Soup$9.99

Farmers Salad*$13.50

Drag Through the Garden*$13.50

Farro Arugula$13.50

Caesar Salad$13.50

Purple & Black Kale$13.50

Italian Sunday$13.50

Entrée Salads

Good All Green$17.50

Chicken Salad*$20.50

Many Vegetable$20.50

Southern Fried Chicken*$20.50

Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke*$23.50

Blue Cheese Steak*$23.50

Louie Cobb$26.50

Burgers & Dogs

Cheddar Cheeseburger*$16.50

Our Best Veggie Cheeseburger$16.50

Pub Bacon Cheeseburger*$18.50

Goat Cheeseburger*$18.50

Blue Cheese Balsamic Bacon Burger*$18.50

Ball Park Dog$14.50

Chili Dog$14.50

Chicken

Fried Chicken$21.50

Hot Honey Fried Chicken$21.50

Fried Chicken & Waffle$21.50

Big Crispy Tenders$21.50

Sandwiches

Egg Salad$11.99

Chicken Salad$16.50

BLT with Roasted Turkey & Avocado$16.50

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup$16.50

Roasted Vegetable, Avocado & Brie$17.50

Spicy Fried Chicken$18.50

Prime Rib Dip$23.50

Signatures

Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas$19.50

Chicken Pot Pie$21.50

Crop List Platter$21.50

Yankee Pot Roast$22.50

Chicken Fried Steak & Waffle$22.50

Meatloaf & Gravy$22.50

Veggie Loaf$22.50

Shrimp & Grits, Andouille$23.50

Pasta & Parms

Linguine Pomodoro$18.50

Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro$18.50

Ricotta Gnocchi Pomodoro$18.50