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

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.5
4.5
10176 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 171 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
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
    Contactless Payment
  • 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.
  • Area
    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 Chinatown<br />Mt. Vernon Square
  • Additional
    Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving three-course prix fixe menu

    US$47.50 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    On Thanksgiving Day, we’re serving our beloved three-course prix fixe menu. Featuring favorites like our Farmers Salad, Southern Fried Chicken, Roasted Turkey, Beyla Honey-Glazed Ham, and more. All accompanied with our favorite holiday sides you know and love with freshly baked desserts to top it off. It’s a meal you won’t want to miss, and the best part is that you don’t have to lift a finger…just your fork. $47.50 per guest + tax. Our a la carte menus will not be available.  
    Thanksgiving three-course prix fixe menu photo

What 10,176 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

10,176 Reviews
  1. Sallie

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an excellent meal and my waiter was was very nice. I deducted a star for service due to the long wait for my food.

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  2. Jared

    Fayetteville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks with a cool vibe and excellent service!

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  3. ShelliG

    Washington DC

    230 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    230 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Positive experience. Fantastic service by Victoria. Thank you! Delicious food.

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  4. Amy

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was out of a number of items listed on their menu and they were not very flexible with dietary changes. Service was also a bit slow.

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  5. Susan

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful and delicious!! Food was great and the service was impressive !

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  6. Takayuki

    Tokyo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited from Japan. This is a very good restaurant with excellent service.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Takayuki! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Kerry

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  7. Celeste

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was terrible. Server was openly hostile. I enjoyed other founding farmers locations, this one was disappointing. Also, parking in building is not validated. Be prepared for $20 charge to park.

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  8. Michael

    Des Moines

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food. Farm to table fresh! Highly recommend!!!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Michael! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience. We truly appreciate the recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon! -Kiara

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  9. Jen

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service for a work lunch. The food is always top notch.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Jen! We're delighted you enjoyed the service and food during your work lunch. We look forward to hosting you again! -Kerry

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  10. SARA

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Noisy and crowded on a Monday night. Food and service was very good
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Sara! We're glad you enjoyed the food and service, though we apologize for the noise. We hope to welcome you back for a more relaxed visit soon! -Kiara

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FAQs

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

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown is rated 4.5 stars by 10176 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 171 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6th and Massachusetts Ave NW
  • Area
    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
    Contactless Payment
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Additional
    Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (202) 464-3001
  • Catering
    Our Founding Farmers &amp; 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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