Founding Farmers & Distillers

Crazy selection and everything on the menu was good. I had the butternut squash ravioli. Well done. The cheesecake was solid too. Not too much vanilla. Beignets took forever to come out but they were worth the wait.

Founding farmers has a great atmosphere and it’s a fun place to grab dinner. The food is mediocre. I got the Prime Rib Dip sandwich and it wasn’t bad, and I would get it again if I went back, but it wasn’t anything special. The serving size was small and it was just a meat sandwich without a ton of flavor. We also got the shrimp and grits. It wasn’t salty enough, it had too much cucumber and tomato, it didn’t have enough grits, and it wasn’t cheesy. We’ve been here numerous times and it’s not a bad restaurant, but you’re paying for the environment. The steak frites is the most reliable thing on the menu by far. For the cost of this meal, a larger serving size and more attention to detail from the culinary team would make a large difference in the experience.

We did brunch buffet this past weekend and to he honest it was alright. We went there 11:30sh and most of the food are not getting refilled or they take long to refill. Location: It is located along Massachusetts Avenue. There is a lot of seatings inside and the main buffet spot is in the middle. Service: the guy served us was good. Food: to be honest the food was alright. It is a hit and missed. Most of the food trays are empty so you have to go back twice or trice to check if they refill it which they don’t. My favorites were the ribs, roast beef, beignet which you must get!!! Otherwise other food is generic. Also not much choices for a $45 dollar buffet. Price rating: 9/10. We pay $110 for 2 people including tips. It is probably worth it if they refill food quickly. Will probably not come back for buffet here, maybe regular menu is better.

My husband and I stopped here for an early lunch on a Sunday. There were a few groups waiting to be seated at a table when we walked in, but we were able to find some open seats at the bar. It was very lively with the breakfast/brunch bar, but we decided to order coffees and sandwiches. I got a hot mocha with no whip, while my husband ordered an iced vanilla latte. Both were ridiculously good, nice espresso-forward flavors without being overly sweet. The sandwiches look so unassuming (my husband had the pastrami and I had the turkey BLT), but are huge and sooooo good. Hand cut fries were delicious and the onion rings are massive, yet so soft and crispy! Definitely no biting into these onion rings where the whole onion pulls away from the breading. We both were only able to eat half of our meals at the time, but they also packed well to-go and ate nicely after sitting in the fridge for a bit. Definitely a spot we’ll pop into again when we’re in the area!

This place is so great! We ate there four times in four days. No joke. Our favorite meal was our last day there and they had a Saturday brunch that was off the chain! For a buffet brunch that had such a wide variety and such high-quality food, the price was excellent. Only 35 bucks! Great cocktails, and great food. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend!

Brunch will set you back $50 with tax and tip but you won't need to eat anything else all day. Good food! There is more than you see. They'll bring you extra things from the back. Owned by the North Dakota Farm Assoc. 🚜

They accommodated a party of 7 with no reservations. Everyone was super nice even though they were very busy. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time and there was not a complaint from anyone at the table. Plus the sign above the urinal told me I was handsome...

Our first day in Washington, and we really enjoyed this place. Everything was very tasty, the service was excellent, and the burgers were great with generous portions. The only small note is that the chicken was a bit dry, but overall we loved the experience and would definitely recommend it.

Generally, FF restaurants are our first choice for good drinks and a solid selection of meals, especially during happy hour, when most drinks are 50% off. So it was no surprise that we stopped at the Distillery (bar area) for a quick drink and snack before the Capitals game. Unfortunately, that turned out to be a mistake. While the food and drinks were still decent, the service was well below average. The bar counter was unclean, with dirty dishes, napkins, and water spots left all over it. I asked for the simple syrup to be omitted from my cocktail, but the bartender refused—a surprise, since this has been done for me many times at other Founding Farmers locations without any issue. I’m not sure what the reason was—whether it was the bartender’s lack of English skills or his attitude. What bothered me most, though, was how little both bartenders seemed to care about their customers. There were only about 8–10 people in the bar area, but most of us had empty water glasses, while the bartenders watched the soccer game, checked each other’s phones, and carried on a long conversation in Spanish that had their full attention. No one asked whether we were happy with our drinks (I hardly touched my oversweetened one) or if we needed anything else. I might be able to excuse the refusal to alter a drink, but the disregard for customer satisfaction is much harder to overlook. Overall, while I usually give 4–5 stars to FF restaurants, I would rate the FF Distillery only 2.5 stars: 0 stars for customer service, 3 stars for drinks, 4 stars for food.

Had a great experience at Founding Farmers! Luis was an amazing server — super friendly, attentive, and just nice all around. He made sure everything was perfect and really helped make our meal even better. Great service and great atmosphere. Definitely coming back!