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Founding Farmers MD: Potomac, Potomac, MD

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

4.4
4.4
12368 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Delivery & takeout

What 12,368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers in Potomac offers a lively dining experience with a commitment to high-quality, farm-sourced ingredients. The "delicious food" and "excellent service" are often praised, especially for brunch. The outdoor patio is highlighted for its "gorgeous" setting, though some diners find the noise level high. The varied menu, including famous beignets, remains a hit despite occasional service hiccups.

12,368 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant and worth the money spent. I will return in the future.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining experience was excellent by Mario's service, food, and ambiance. Mario's recommendations were great, and we greatly valued his friendliness and excellent customer service. It was a wonderful and exceptional service. We will definitely be back.

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  3. Kamesha VIP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m unsure why this restaurant takes reservations, we waited over 25 mins past ours for a table. Our server on the other hand was as really great which helped ease our frustration.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Kamesha. I am sorry to hear about the wait, and I can understand how frustrating that must have been, especially when you had a reservation. We strive to provide a seamless experience, and we’ll take your feedback seriously to improve our timing. I’m glad to hear that your server was able to help make things better, and we appreciate your patience. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! -Najjah

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  4. Amy

    New York City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    My husband ordered the sausage gnocchi and the sausage was raw. They brought him a new one and it was also raw. the veggies that came with my meal were cold. My husband was hungry so he ate some of the gnocchi and later got sick. We will avoid going back any time soon.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Amy. I am sorry to hear about your experience, and I completely understand your frustration. We take food safety and quality very seriously, and it’s concerning to hear about these issues. Your feedback is really important, and we’ll make sure to address this with our kitchen team to prevent this from happening again. This said, please email at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. -Tiffany

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  5. Shelby

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband, son and I dined at Founding Farmers for my birthday dinner, and any expectations I had walking in were surpassed even before receiving our main course! Everything from the ambiance to the decor was amazing and added to the overall exceptional experience. Service was excellent and the food was even more so. Pricing was fair, and for an appetizer, two hefty main courses and a dessert we paid $80. I would definitely recommend making a reservation as the restaurant was VERY busy, especially as the night went on. This will absolutely be a restaurant that we frequent, and I will definitely recommend it to anyone who has not already tried it!!
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 3 days ago
    Happy belated birthday, Shelby! We are thrilled to hear that your special dinner exceeded expectations. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation—we can't wait to welcome you back for more wonderful experiences! -Kiara

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  6. Gisele

    Baltimore15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very loud and hard to hear. The food was delicious and filling, but two of the orders were incorrect. We love this place but today was not what we were used to at Founding Farmers.
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Gisele. We appreciate your continued support and are sorry to hear this visit didn’t meet expectations. We’re glad you enjoyed the food and will share your feedback with our team to improve. We hope to provide a better experience next time! -Kiara

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  7. Karen

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch for family celbratio . Excellent service and very attentive bar tenders. Always enjoy eating at Founding Farmers🙂
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for celebrating with us, Karen! We are glad you enjoyed the service and had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kiara

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  8. Stephen

    Washington DC26 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Worse dining experience I have ever had. Will not return ever.

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  9. ElizabethG

    Washington DC31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The costs have increased a lot! As a vegetarian, a good brunch is important to me because I want to enjoy my meal without worrying about added cheese. I also appreciate trying new and visually appealing dishes. I have been visiting Founding Farmers for many years, but I haven't seen anything on the menu that makes me think, "I don't need to go to DC for a great brunch."
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded on March 4, 2025
    Thank you for your honest feedback and for being a longtime guest, Elizabeth! We understand how important it is to have vegetarian options. We appreciate your thoughts and will share them with our team. We hope to continue providing a brunch experience that keeps you coming back! -Jessica

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  10. Dr Larrie VIP

    Washington DC72 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Brunch experience was fine. Variation in foods they offered. Service was fine but the place was beyond busy and very noisy
    Founding Farmers MD: PotomacResponded on March 4, 2025
    Thank you for joining us for brunch, Dr. Larrie! We are glad you enjoyed the food variety and service. We understand that the busy atmosphere can be a bit overwhelming at times, and we appreciate your patience. We hope to welcome you back for a more relaxed visit soon! -Jessica

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FAQs

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers MD: Potomac also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 340-8783.

Founding Farmers MD: Potomac is rated 4.4 stars by 12368 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
Google Map for Founding Farmers MD: Potomac

12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Delivery & takeout
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