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

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

4.4
4.4
10468 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 136 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Delivery & takeout

What 10,468 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food and fabulous service." The menu delights with "tasty, fresh, and well-seasoned" dishes and "delicious brunch buffets." Attentive staff enhance the "fun and lovely ambiance." Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

10,468 Reviews
  1. Vanessa

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and exceptional service! A great place to visit while in town for personal or professional travel.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Vanessa! We're delighted you enjoyed the food and service. We hope to welcome you back on your next visit! -Kiara

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  2. Deja

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meal at Founding Farmers was delicious! Everything was so fresh including our appetizer, cocktails, and entrees. My mom ordered the farmers daughter cocktail and shrimp and grits entree. I got the strawberry ginger marg and goat cheese burger. All delicious! We also ordered the fried green tomatoes that were good as well. Service was good and fast. Definitely recommend.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Deja! We're thrilled you and your mom enjoyed your meal, from the cocktails to the entrées. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon! -Jessica

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  3. Courtney

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was perfect for meeting an old colleague who needed a pick-me-up. We had no trouble hearing each other and the excellent food just added to our time together. Our server was helpful in selecting dishes from the extensive menu.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Courtney! We are glad the ambiance and food made for a great time with your colleague. We hope to welcome you back again soon! -Kiara

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  4. CarolynR

    VIP

    Naples

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome brunch - great selection of foods, great presentation and great taste!!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Carolyn! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the brunch. We work hard to offer a tasty selection, and it’s wonderful to know it made a great impression. We can’t wait to have you back! -Kiara

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My third time being there. I did not like any of the plated breakfast meals before. This time I chose the Brunch buffet. I do not like that they make the whole table choose plate or buffet. The buffet was $33 which was very reasonable for what was on the buffet. I don’t think there was one thing that I did not like… the chicken wings were good. The ribs were good and the French toast was delicious!

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  6. Superbeejc

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! I would highly recommend.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for dinning in with us, Superbee! Come again soon! -Xenia

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  7. Eric

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a Great brunch!! Variety of options and cuisines. I love the notes and made to order food as well
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words, Eric! We are glad you enjoy the variety of our menu. We aim to offer something for everyone, and it’s great to hear that you had a wonderful brunch. We look forward to having you back again soon! -Jessica

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  8. Greg

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    For a table of 6 it was necessary to choose if we would all eat the buffet or all order off the menu. They assume customers will cheat or steal. Not the best way to start a meal. Our reservation was honored on time even though they were busy. The drinks were subpar in taste and size. Service was great and fast. Super nice and efficient waiter.
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Greg! We’re glad to hear that the service was excellent and timely. We apologize for the inconvenience regarding the buffet/menu selection and the drink experience. We always strive to create a great dining experience, and we’ll take your comments into consideration for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back soon! -Jessica

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  9. Vanessa

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and relaxing breakfast! Fabulous service!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your positive feedback, Vanessa! Please come again soon! -Xenia

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  10. Carly

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luca and Skyler were amazing! They made the amazingly tasty dishes so much more enjoyable!!
    Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: ChinatownResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Carly! We are glad to hear Luca and Skyler made your experience even better. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to them! Hope to see you again 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 takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 464-3001.

Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown is rated 4.4 stars by 10468 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 p.m.
Booked 136 times today
Google Map for Founding Farmers & Distillers DC: Chinatown

600 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Delivery & takeout
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