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   PMCNW

   Portland

   16 reviews

   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   The owners of this establishment should give a raise to the manager. She comped our meals when one thing after another led to a long meal with delays. The food was ok. Maybe on a non spring break time with fewer people it would be better. Wouldn’t recommend.

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   DawnS

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great experience! Loved it! We loved the food and service!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food3service5ambience5

   Nice atmosphere and great customer service but the food was just ok.

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   loncanderson

   Washington DC

   7 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Service was very slow - more than 15 mins from the time we sat to get water, then 10 mins before our drink order was taken, and then the bar was backed up so one drink arrived and we waited another 10 minutes for the other drink. The menu is expansive unless you have any dietary restrictions or you are vegetarian. The pasta was not seasoned.

   Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoHello. I am so sorry to read this experience was not up to our standards during your visit. We never intend to fall behind or get backed up, though it does happen. I apologize it had such an affect on your experience. We appreciate your patience this time and hope to have you give us another try in the future. -Tiffany

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   We had a reservation for 6:15, and show to see that started at 7:45. We were seated at 6:35. We ordered immediately, told the server we had plans after dinner. At 7, after not having so much as received our sodas, we left without dinner. Poor planning, poor staff, badly served.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The service was great, our waitress was extremely knowledgeable on allergy protocol & accommodated them wonderfully. From the time we checked in with the hostess to the time we left, we could not have had a better experience!

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   JoeS

   Washington DC

   94 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   94 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food3service5ambience2

   It was sad to see one section open with about five people working at this once very busy location during breakfast. The Coconut Chia did not have the apples, blackberries, peanut butter or honey as described on the menu. When I asked, was told it was a very busy weekend and they were out of some things. Again, sad.

   Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 1 day agoThank you for your review, Joe. I am very, very sorry that you were not able to receive all the components to your chia bowl. It is very sad that we were not able to give you a wonderful experience. I hope that we get to have another chance to impress you. I am confident our team can do better and we look forward to the opportunity to do so! -Najjah :)

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   LoriS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The dinner our family had was perfect - yummy skillet cornbread with actual pieces of corn, a tasty bread basket, awesome fried chicken and waffles with mac n' cheese, gooey "grilled cheese" patty melt (thinly sliced bread turned into a grilled cheese sandwich on each end of a burger patty!) and sublime, perfectly cooked scallops over creamy parmesan risotto. We topped it off with a decadent slice of chocolate cheesecake.

   Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoAmazing! Thank you, Lori! We love a detailed description of our delicious menu. It seems you were able to try multiple dishes and we hope to have you return and explore even more. -Tiffany

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   AbnerB

   Milwaukee

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Food was excellent. They were clearly short staffed so service did suffer, not our waiters fault though. That was the only reason for the four star. Try the Mai Tai!

   Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoThank you, Abner! We look forward to having you back sometime! -Tiffany

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    LizS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    I was disappointed in my trip to farmers and distillers. Our drinks took 20 minutes to arrive. Our appetizers arrived, and not five minutes later our entrees. The space is noisy and is not conducive to conversation. Our server never brought a water refill despite being out before the appetizers appeared. Would not recommend.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoLiz, thank you for sharing your experience. It seems we failed to impress this time and I am very sorry. We appreciate your patience this visit, but I completely understand why you left disappointed. We hope to have another chance to impress you. I am confident our team can do better and we look forward to the opportunity to do so! -Tiffany

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    AnneL

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great restaurant with diverse menu. Kid friendly yet good menu for adults- nice cocktails too!

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoThankyou, Anne! We look forward to you returning and exploring what else we have to offer. -Tiffany

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    GoodFoodTooLoud

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    Extremely loud and overcrowded. We could barely hear each other and our table or booth was pretty cramped. This is not a good restaurant for conversation.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoWe appreciate the review, and though our lively atmosphere was not expected, I am thrilled you gave us a try. We looked forward to you visiting again, and exploring more of what we have to offer. -Tiffany

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    The pasta sauce and the spring rolls were both very salty and heavy and not really smooth or ‘feel good’. The focus was definitely on speed of turnover vs good quality cooking. The ambiance was fun and the service was excellent but this is not a top choice for great food , but probably a great choice for a group hangout.

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    SageL

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service3ambience1

    just an overall bad experience. didn’t find the god that great and was waiting a long time.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoOh Sage, I am so sorry. I would love to connect further and get some more details about your visit. Please email Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined and location. I hope to have a hand in turning around this impression your left with. -Tiffany

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    Waited 45 minutes to sit at table after our reservation- extremely crowded and long lines to host stand.

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    StacieL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved it 😊 Everything was wonderful! Brunch was great!

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoThank you, Stacie! We look forward to your next visit! -Tiffany

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    TimM

    Richmond

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    I’ve been here with my wife three times for the Sunday brunch buffet. The food is still very good but it has gotten much more crowded which impacts the service a little. I also thought this time the food selection was not as good as it used to be and they had many dishes that were not marked at all (telling you what they were) or were misidentified. We love the bloody Mary’s here but the ones we got today weren’t mixed/stirred when we got them. Still tasted okay but only after we finished the bartender’s job. Our server was nice but never refilled my coffee; really didn’t check in us other than to remove a plate. It just seemed more sloppy and not quite the high quality it used to be, especially for the price—which includes a small markup for what was labeled “restaurant recovery”! This long after COVID shutdowns, that’s just an excuse to charge you more. Bottom line: still very good, but they need to do some work to get back to the quality they had before.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoThank you for your feedback, Tim. I am very sorry this visit was not up to our standards. I appreciate you sharing this with us and I will be sure to bring it to our managers and culinary teams attention. We will be sure to address this issues you experienced, and we look forward to you joining us again in he future. -Tiffany

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    Finediner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience2

    I can’t endorse. And I’ve been here many times. The waitstaff and manager were easy to deal with, but there must b a new chef in the kitchen who is sabotaging Farmers & Distillers. Almost every entree had major problems. The cronut was too salty and had a hard candy like finish on top. And I ordered Riesling but they gave me Sauvignon Blanc (which I promptly sent back). This used to be a good restaurant but they didn’t get it right last night at all.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 3 days agoThank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I am extremely sorry we completely missed the mark and just couldn't see to get it right during your visit with us. This is definitely not at all up to par with our standards of food and service. We always want our guest to have a wonderful experience with us and I am terribly sorry this was anything less than that. We really would love to have you dine with us again so can turn around this poor impression we left with you. -Amanee

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    KimV

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great restaurant. We were seated near the front door so it was a little loud. The food and service were great, so I will return!

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoThank you, Kim! We look forward to your next visit! -Tiffany

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    JayA

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    7:30 on Saturday and out of two meals we ordered - lamb chops and prime rib. Management was very apologetic and gracious for the culinary faux pas. Willing to come back and try again.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoHi Jay. We look forward to you giving us another try! -Tiffany

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21. SG

    StuartG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Farmers and Distillers is my favorite restaurant in DC. The only problem I have with the experience is the noise level in the space, I have a hard time hearing in noisy places but I also have a hearing issue. The food is worth it, I'd eat here every time.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoHi Stuart! Though the noise level is not ideal, I am thrilled to read you enjoy dining with us! Thank you for the great review and see you soon! -Tiffany

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    AmandaD

    Raleigh

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I don't think you can go wrong with anything! Our waiter was exceptional - attentive and helpful to offer suggestions and information about the menu items. We had the kung pao chicken dumplings, pork dumplings, drunken beef & chicken, chicken fried steak with donut and waffle, and mussels pot - all were stellar! They also make their own sodas and tonics in addition to distilling their own spirits. Highly recommend!

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoHi Amanda! It seems like you were able to enjoy a bit of everything during your visit. We love that you had a great time and look forward to this being the beginning of many great experiences to come. thank you for the great review! See you soon! -Tiffany

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    mikek

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    The food we ordered was good. But their menu was somewhat limited. At 6:00 pm on a Saturday, they had run out of bread/butter (really?) as well as apple pie and key lime pie. Not sure what else they didn’t have.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoHello Mike. Thank you so much for your understanding this visit. Though we sold out of some of the items you wanted, I am thrilled you enjoyed your meal. We look forward to you returning and giving us another try. -Tiffany

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    MicheleW

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Rude hostess told me that the booth I asked about had no server only to have the efficient hostess seat a party. I inquired with the rude hostess and she said she would check. Instead she ignored me. The efficient host sat me at another booth. The rude one questioned her in front of me. The efficient host told her she made changes. The stocky rude hostess rolled her eyes. I requested a manager that never came.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoHello Michele. We appreciate you alerting us to this and I am thrilled you were able to speak with a member of our management team over the phone. I believe you all were able to turn things around. We hope to have you visit again, if not us, perhaps one of our other locations. -Tiffany

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    SEEE

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    The bourbon cocktails were great! The steak was oversalted to the point of being nearly inedible. Understanding that this is a busy, popular location, the seating is still uncomfortably close together. Would not return.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 2 days agoThank you so much for sharing your experience. I apologize we failed to impress this time. I hope you will reconsider and give us another try! We would love the chance to give you a great experience overall. I am confident we can! -Tiffany

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience2

    The process of being seated was poor. The food was not good and definitely has declined since we last ate here a couple years ago. We started experiencing indigestion before we left the table. We will be contacting the manager.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    The food and service was good! Though a bit overpriced in my opinion, everyone was satisfied. My only con was the noise. It was very LOUD but I guess to be expected on a Friday night in DC. Aside from that great experience.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was great our waiter was phenomenal and the food was magical drinks even better

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    SarahP

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    The restaurant has beautiful decor and ambiance, but the food and service were pretty awful. The chicken fried steak I ordered was so salty that I could only eat a few bites, and the green beans - while quite tasty - were totally cold. Our waiter never came back to check on us after we received our food, and when we finally did catch his attention to order dessert, it took a sold 30-40 minutes for said dessert to arrive…and we only got one cookie and one donut. Speaking of the donut, it was disgustingly stale. The oil it was fried in must have been old, because the flavor was terrible. We had one bite and didn’t bother to finish it. We had so been looking forward to our first visit to your restaurant, but it sadly didn’t live up to all the hype.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 1 day agoHi, Sarah. I am so sorry to read this experience was not up to our standards during your visit. We never intend to have our guests leave our restaurant feeling disappointed in our service and menu items. It seems we failed to impress this time and I am very sorry. We appreciate your patience this visit, but I completely understand why you left disappointed. We hope to have another chance to impress you. I am confident our team can do better and we look forward to the opportunity to do so-Najjah

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    Neen

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    I've been to Founding Farmers a couple of times before and the food was amazing. I suggested it to colleagues who were in town and felt horrible for doing so after this experience. Our server was pleasant. Appetizers came out and were delicious. Then, the server disappeared, our order seemed to be taking forever and we waited and waited. When she popped back up it was clear our order had been ready and sat awhile. Dishes were cold, burnt and seafood was rubbery. Extremely disappointed. While the Assistant manager did remove the dishes from our bill, after waiting an hour hungrily for our meal we'd have preferred that our orders were better. I won't count them out yet since I've experienced better from them, but I'm thinking midday is a better time to eat there.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 5 days agoThank you for your review. I'd love the chance to turn around our mistakes this time. Please email me: Hospitality@frg.farm with a copy of your review, date dined and location. Thank you for alerting us to this and hopefully giving us a chance to connect and make this right. -Jessica

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    ChicoGordoLeEncantaComer

    Washington DC

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and the server was courteous , knowledge, and professional.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 7 days agoThank you for the kind words of praise, I can't wait to share with the team! We hope to see you again soon!- Brittany

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience4

    I ordered the cheeseburger to be cooked medium, which has the American Cheese cooked inside the beef patty. When I received my burger, it was not the burger I ordered. It looked like a regular single patty burger. The server took it back and reordered the burger I ordered originally. I received the replacement burger. However, the meat was not cooked medium. The meat was almost rare and looked gross and unsafe. Although I had been very hungry, I decided not reorder anything. This was a very disappointing experience!

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    WilliamS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My second time here. Would recommend for a date or business group dinner.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 7 days agoHi, Willam! We appreciate your support and are thrilled that you came to join us again. We look forward to your next visit!- Brittany

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    RosamariaB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As usual, Farmers & Distillers delivered first rate service -- special kudos to our bilingual waiter, delicious food, fair cost

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    AlexY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a good lunch option. Good service, good food.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 7 days agoHi, Alex! We are delighted to be one of your go-to lunch choices and that you have enjoyed your experiences with us. Please join us again anytime! -Brittany

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Good food, genuine farm to table. Service is good, but can be slow. Might be due to kitchen, but at heavy times, they are clearly understaffed. We went there twice--once for dinner and once for brunch and really enjoyed both.

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    Murray

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    The food wasn't quite as good as sometimes when I visit here. The burger was pretty soggy and not quite cooked the way I had hoped. Service was ok, but also not as good as it sometimes is.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded 7 days agoHi, Murray! Thank you for sharing your review with us; we so appreciate this valuable feedback. I am very sorry that the burger just didn't cut it on this occasion, and I will be sure to share this with our culinary manager. I do hope that past experiences will bring you back for another visit. I know we can provide a much better dining experience! - Brittany  

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    Melgood

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great and lovely eatery w/ a beautiful ambience! Service was excellent except a couple of minor thing, but no real complaints necessary.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 22, 2023Thank you for the lovely review and your patience with our service team.  We hope you will dine with us again soon! - Brittany 

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    Yummy

    Washington DC

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    It was just okay … I guess I am expecting more in terms of an experience from a restaurant so widely regarded in DC, but it was just average.

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 22, 2023Hello. Thank you for the review and for dining with us. I am sorry this visit was not to expectation. I am confident we can give you a great experience and we look forward to you giving us another try. -Tiffany

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    KaijaH

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    All of the food tasted really good and of high quality! We went for Sunday brunch, so it was very busy. Although we made a reservation, we still had to wait for about 10 minutes to be seated. The staff were very friendly and accommodating!

    Founding Farmers & Distillers - DCResponded on March 22, 2023We appreciate the great review. Thank you for dining with us and we look forward to having you visit again! -Tiffany

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