Founding Farmers DC Lunch & Dinner Menu

Best Lunch & Dinner Near the White House

Hungry for one of the best lunch and best dinner places in Washington, D.C.? Join us at Founding Farmers DC, located near the White House in Foggy Bottom, for some delicious food, made from scratch, using ingredients primarily sourced from family farms across the U.S.

Beloved by locals and tourists alike, our farmer-owned restaurant is the most booked restaurant on OpenTable in the nation. Whether you’re finishing up a day of meetings at the International Monetary Fund or on The Hill, seeking lunch near the White House or the National Mall, celebrating a graduation from GW or simply taking a night off from the kids, you are sure to find something to love on our Founding Farmers DC lunch and dinner menu.

Start off your meal with our famous Skillet Cornbread and Glazed Bacon Lollis. Then, order one of our signature DC dishes, such as Chicken Pot Pie, Shrimp & Grits, Andouille, or our Yankee Pot Roast, or go straight for the best Chicken & Waffles in Washington, D.C. If you’re in the mood for something from the sea, try our Crab Cakes, Chesapeake Wild Blue Catfish, or our famous Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon. Our lunch and dinner menu also features handmade pasta, such as our Seven Cheese Macaroni, as well as a variety of burgers & sandwiches, like our delicious Avocado Bacon Burger and our tasty Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup. If you’re in the mood for something light, check out our wide array of fresh salads and soups.

If you’re looking for vegetarian or meatless options in DC, we’ve got you covered with our Mushroom Swiss Reuben or Cauliflower Steak.

Maybe you’re just looking for a place to get great drinks in DC? We have you covered there too. Using our culinary know-how, we have developed a full menu of craft cocktails made from scratch, all the way down to our booze. We offer a full selection of handcrafted beverages, including our very own house-made spirits, wines, and a great company-wide beer program. We also have scratch-made sodas.

Check out our full lunch & dinner menu and come on down to Founding Farmers DC. We’re pretty sure you’ll agree that we are one of the go-to good places to eat in downtown DC. If possible, we recommend making a reservation.

We serve award-winning fried chicken and donuts.

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