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best restaurant in washington dc - Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown, Washington, DC

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.3
4.3
10390 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:30 PM

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Booked 103 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
Walking distance to many of DC’s historic landmarks, Founding Farmers & Distillers offers a diverse menu including dishes inspired by nearby Chinatown and cocktails featuring our in-house distillery, Founding Spirits. Open 365 days a year, our team is passionate about crafting dishes & drinks from scratch with high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know and trust.

Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch, or grab a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from our First Bake Cafe.

Majority owned by American family farmers, including the more than 50,000 farmers of the North Dakota Farmers Union, our restaurant is guided by a very simple principal: we see and share everything Through The Eyes Of The Farmer.™ We actively care about our guests, our communities, the planet, and the next generation. This all comes together in our everyday

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm First Bake Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Buffet Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 464-3001
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Catering
    Our Founding Farmers & Distillers Catering is available for pick up or delivery across the District. Enjoy Founding Farmers scratch-made food wherever you need it. We can also provide full-service catering. Let us cater your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers & Distillers is a great choice for group and private dining in downtown DC. We have a variety of options and can accommodate 8–55 guests for special events and gatherings. Details on our dining rooms are below. Depending on the day and time, we may be able to host larger groups here or at one of our sibling restaurants.
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Cross street
    6th and Massachusetts Ave NW
  • Parking details
    The closest parking garage is located beneath our 600 Mass Ave building. The entrance is located on Massachusetts Ave NW. The parking garage elevator will bring guests to the lobby. Guests should proceed through the lobby and Farmers & Distillers will be located on the right.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place ChinatownMt. Vernon Square
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 10,390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown is praised for its "fantastic food," "excellent service," and "great variety." The farm-to-table concept is a hit, with standout cocktails and fresh dishes. While some guests noted service delays and noise, many enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff, making it a "must-visit gem" in DC.
10,390 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried the two new preparations for fish and it was the most delicious fish I’ve ever tasted. And the new jambalaya rice was unbelievable. Our waiter JP did a fantastic job of tour guiding the new items and if we could have, we would have sat there all afternoon so good!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for trying our offerings, Kelly! We're glad JP could guide you through the menu and enhance your dining experience. We’d love to have you back anytime to enjoy another leisurely meal. See you soon! -Kerry

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  2. Len

    VIP

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for early morning breakfast meetings...
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for your kind words, Len! We're glad to hear you enjoy our spot for early morning breakfast meetings. We look forward to hosting you again soon! -Kerry

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  3. Isabella

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I have given this place three chances. The first time the service was extremely poor. It took 2 hours to get a table while others were being seated and it was clear that out name had not been recorded in the waitlist until my third time asking how much longer the wait would be. (Wait was said to be 15 minutes and ended up waiting nearly 2 hours for a table). The second time the service was better but the food did not taste good. On my final visit, after eating my party noticed a RAT running around the dining room of the restaurant... the staff behaved as if this was a common occurrence. I will not be returning
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Isabella. We deeply regret to hear about your poor experiences and sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered. Your concerns are taken very seriously, and they do not reflect the standards we strive to uphold. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we are truly sorry that we fell short during your visits. This said, please email me at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. Your feedback is valuable as we work to improve. -Kiara

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  4. Kelly

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andrew was our server and was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. His professionalism stood out. Very responsive and excellent recommendations. Manager Mauricio was also lovely and helpful.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Kelly! We are glad to hear that Andrew provided excellent service and that Mauricio was helpful as well. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to both of them. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara

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  5. Monica

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dined here for Sunday brunch. Food was fantastic! The fresh doughnuts were to die for. The food was prepared well and the service was impeccable.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Monica! We are glad you enjoyed your Sunday brunch. It’s great to hear that both the food and service exceeded your expectations. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! -Kiara

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  6. Ruth

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved that the brunch had buffet and off the menu items available at no additional charge. The food was great. We will be revisiting.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Ruth! We are glad you enjoyed the brunch and appreciated the variety of buffet and menu options. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience! -Tiffany

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  7. victor

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good buffet brunch....worth the money.............
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Victor! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  8. Amy

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our bill was ridiculously high for our family of 4. The scallops were good but not great, and market fish was good. Kids enjoyed the chicken Parmesan and pub burger. Drinks decent, but also pricey.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Amy. We appreciate your comments on the food and service. We understand that value is important, and we’ll take your thoughts into consideration as we continually strive to improve the guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon. -Najjah

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  9. Patricia

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Founding Farmer. It's true the service and ambiance were nothing to rave about (just OK) . but we enjoyed the food so much that those didn't matter that much. Among the apps or starters, the bacon lolli's are amazing. Wonderful, perfectly cooked (and we are picky about how our bacon is cooked) strips of candied bacon on a stick. Yumm!! Just thinking about them makes my mouth water. The crispy vegetables were great Tempura vegetables!! Unfortunately the fried green tomatoes were a big disappointment. They were undercooked, and tasteless and the breading was hard as a rock. Almost forgot my cocktail. I had the Farmer's Daughter Cocktail. Another Yumm!! So good I had 2 After all those starters, We shared the spatchcocked ckicken entree with the honey thyme seasoning. Fabulous!! Topped it all off with the beignets. Very hard to find good beignets outside New Orleans. We loved these.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded today
    Thank you for dining with us and sharing your feedback, Patricia! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our offerings. We’re sorry the fried green tomatoes didn’t meet expectations and appreciate you letting us know. It’s wonderful to hear you ended your meal with our beignets. We hope to welcome you back for another delightful experience soon! -Kerry

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  10. Kelly

    VIP

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Natalie did a great job of delivering really delicious food to us. She recommended the spatchcock chicken and it was fantastic, I might not have ordered that myself, but her encouragement of how good it was prompted me to do so, and she was spot on! The music may have been a little louder than I like last night Sometimes it’s difficult to hear my guest.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Kelly! We’re thrilled to hear Natalie provided excellent service and her recommendation of the Spatchcock chicken hit the mark—it’s a great choice! We appreciate your feedback about the music and will keep it in mind. We hope to see you again soon! -Tiffany

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FAQs

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 464-3001.

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown is rated 4.3 stars by 10390 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM

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Booked 103 times today

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Google Map for Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th and Massachusetts Ave NW
  • Neighborhood
    Mount Vernon Square
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm First Bake Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Buffet Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The closest parking garage is located beneath our 600 Mass Ave building. The entrance is located on Massachusetts Ave NW. The parking garage elevator will bring guests to the lobby. Guests should proceed through the lobby and Farmers & Distillers will be located on the right.
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place ChinatownMt. Vernon Square
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 464-3001
  • Catering
    Our Founding Farmers & Distillers Catering is available for pick up or delivery across the District. Enjoy Founding Farmers scratch-made food wherever you need it. We can also provide full-service catering. Let us cater your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Founding Farmers & Distillers is a great choice for group and private dining in downtown DC. We have a variety of options and can accommodate 8–55 guests for special events and gatherings. Details on our dining rooms are below. Depending on the day and time, we may be able to host larger groups here or at one of our sibling restaurants.
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