Founding Farmers VA: Reston Station

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   Vince

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I ordered prime rib. Worst cut of beef I’ve ever had. All fat and gristle. Prime rib is supposed to be best of the best. Not at Founding Farmers. The people who are supposed to know their business need to go back to cooking school. Very disappointed
   

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   Andrea

   VIP

   Tampa

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great meal. A perfectly delicious breakfast! Thank you!
   

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   Jason

   Washington DC

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   We were disappointed in our experience. The restaurant faces a large display that is in the plaza outside. This display shines light as it changes. This is very distracting and uncomfortable if you face the windows. We felt like we were in a Seinfeld episode with an annoying light affecting our mental state. It is bad and is amplified because the lighting in the restaurant is dim. The food was ok, but not spectacular. 3 of the dishes we underseasoned. The drinks were spectacular. The service was subpar. We had trouble getting the attention of our waiter to fix an issue with one of the meals were they didn’t provide a spoon for the stew and a salad that was to accompany the dish. We had to flag people down by waiving arms to get refills. It was busy, but not that busy. In my opinion, if looking for for a restaurant of this caliber you would be better served at Coopers Hawk or Clyde’s. We felt like we waisted our money and would not suggest this restaurant.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: Reston StationResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Jason. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We understand how the display outside could be distracting and we’ll look into this further. We also apologize for the issues with the food and service you encountered, and we’ll address them with our team to ensure better attention to detail in the future. We appreciate your comments and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more enjoyable experience in the future. -Kiara
   

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   Melissa

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   I ordered a glass of wine and the pour seemed larger than usual but I didn’t realize until the bill came that I was charged for a larger pour that I didn’t ask for. Also, the large video screen in the plaza outside the restaurant kept strobing which was extremely distracting.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: Reston StationResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your feedback, Melissa. We apologize for the confusion with the wine pour and for the distraction caused by the video screen outside. We’ll be sure to review these concerns with our team to prevent this from happening in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to provide a more enjoyable experience next time. -Kiara
   

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   Dawn

   Washington DC

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   While I love Founding Farmers and this location, the breakfast was a little disappointing. The cheesy grits tasted like rice pudding and the chicken maple sausage didn’t taste like it was cooked thoroughly. And while I appreciate servers who come to the table to clear our plates within a reasonable amount of time, we felt rushed as the server removed our plates extremely quick — I hadn’t finished my English muffin yet and he grabbed the plate that that was on and I told him “I wasn’t finished”. I’ve never experienced that before for the numerous times I’ve eaten here. While this experience today wasn’t great, it won’t deter me from patronizing this location. I still love the restaurant, the great food and service that I received in past visits and look forward to many more in the future.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: Reston StationResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Dawn. We’re sorry to hear that your recent experience didn’t meet expectations. We’ll be addressing the issues you mentioned with our team. We truly appreciate your loyalty and understanding, and we look forward to providing you with a better experience on your next visit. -Kerry
   

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   Kyle

   VIP

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Josiah was attentive, polite, and overall amazing! Dinner was served promptly and just right as always.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: Reston StationResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for the great feedback, Kyle! We are glad Josiah took great care of you and that your dinner was just right. We look forward to seeing you again soon! -Xenia
   

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   Timothy

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food for lunch. Crab and artichoke dip is so good.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: Reston StationResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for your positive feedback, Timothy! Come again soon! -Xenia
   

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   angela

   Washington DC

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   First time at this establishment. Made a reservation for 3 birthday celebrations. The hostess was very friendly and accommodating. Our server failed to offer menus or explain about the brunch or even where the buffet was located. The food was subpar. There were two servers that gathered in the aisle talking and would not step aside so that the patrons with plates of food, could walk by.
   

   Founding Farmers VA: Reston StationResponded on December 16, 2024

   Thank you for sharing your experience, Angela. We are sorry to hear that your visit didn’t live up to expectations. We’ll be sure to address the issues you encountered with both service and food quality. Your feedback is truly valuable, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance to improve your experience in the future. -Kerry
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Coastal Georgia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The brunch buffet was fantastic as always. Everything was fresh, and the staff kept it fully stocked the entire time. Service was top-notch. Our server, who was a trainee, was so attentive and professional you’d think he’d been there for years. We’ll definitely be back.
   

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    Dawn

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Fabulous holiday event! Thank you! Food was delicious and abundant! Enjoy our time!
    

    Founding Farmers VA: Reston StationResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you for your positive feedback, Dawn! Please come again soon! -Xenia
    

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