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Founding Farmers VA: Tysons, Tysons Corner, VA

Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.4
4.4
13102 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 132 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust.

Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe.

Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:00 am First Bake Mon–Fri 7:30 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 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 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
  • Phone number
    (703) 442-8783
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available to cater your next event. Available for pick up and delivery across Northern Virginia. Full service catering is also available. Contact events@frg.farm to learn more!
  • Neighborhood
    Tysons Corner / McLean
  • Cross street
    Galleria Drive & Tysons Blvd
  • Parking details
    Hourly self-park garages with free evening and weekend validated parking; Silver Line Metro to Tysons Corner station is just ONE block away. Paid Valet Parking ($3 per vehicle) s available daily: for lunch and dinner service, Monday-Friday, and for weekend brunch and weekend dinner hours.
  • Public transit
    Metro - Silver Line stop at Tysons Corner. The restaurant is just one block away.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 13,102 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founding Farmers VA: Tysons offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service". The brunch buffet is a highlight, boasting "plentiful and tasty" options. While some guests noted service inconsistencies, many enjoyed the "wonderful atmosphere" and "amazing staff". It's a great spot for gatherings and family meals.
13,102 Reviews
  1. Dianne

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best gourmet brunch you will not find anywhere else in the metro DC area. Yummy varieties of fruits, vegetables, salads, meats, eggs, pancakes, French toast, tacos, amazing breads, cheeses, and deserts. Book early and get excited by the cinnamon role smells from the parking garage. Delish!
    Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Dianne! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our gourmet brunch and all the delicious options we offer. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another tasty and memorable experience! -Tiffany

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  2. Abdiel

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was ok… not too much variety as far as more healthy sides… I wanted a simple plain baked potato and regular steamed veggies but they were not available The service was ok… not impressed
    Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Abdiel. We are sorry to hear that our menu didn’t offer the options you were looking for and that the service didn’t meet expectations. Your comments are important to us, and we’ll share them with our team as we continually strive to improve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide a better experience in the future. -Najjah

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  3. Renee

    VIP

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated near bar. Very noisy. Service very slow. Almost went up to bar to see if our server had gone home. Food mediocre. Had chicken and waffles. Mostly breading with little meat. Will not be going back.
    Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Renee. We sincerely apologize that the noise, service, and food did not meet expectations. This is not the standard we strive for, and your feedback is valuable in helping us improve. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future to provide the quality experience you deserve. -Najjah

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  4. Christal

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent customer service! The ambiance was cozy and the food was delicious!
    Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Christal! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the cozy ambiance and delightful food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience! -Kerry

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  5. Lindsay

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner here, loved the decor, great menu with so many choices. Particularly liked the bacon lollies, cornbread skillet and the fried chicken salad. The banana split for dessert was a big hit with the kids! Our waiter was really nice and informative, giving great suggestions and was very knowledgeable about the menu
    Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your lovely review, Lindsay! We're thrilled you enjoyed your dinning experience. It’s great to hear the banana split was a hit with the kids, too! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to your waiter. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another wonderful meal! -Najjah

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  6. Faranak

    Houston

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We happened to on a weekend that exposed us to the buffet … lots of option to pick from … a hit loud and hard to hear each other around the table … staff were attentive and responsive … food was good … unfortunately, they do nothing about birthdays and we were left to the dessert table which was not what I had planned on …
    Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Faranak! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the variety at the buffet and received attentive service from our team. We apologize that we couldn’t make the birthday celebration as special as you had hoped. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we’ll take it into consideration to improve in the future. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience soon! -Najjah

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  7. Megan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joe is the best. He coordinated a great table for our business breakfast which was outstanding in taste as well as took care of us with plenty of coffee and oversaw all of the team of servers who took care of our food etc. just a great experience
    Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Megan! We're thrilled to hear that Joe made your business breakfast such a great experience. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with him and the team. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! -Najjah

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  8. Cindy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The experience was great with the exception that the restaurant was freezing cold There really needs to be some way to keep the cold from the main dining room. Heavy curtains by the entry ???
    Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Cindy! We are glad to hear that your experience was great overall. We'll definitely look into ways to address the cold in the dining room to ensure your next visit is more comfortable. We truly appreciate your input and hope to see you again soon! -Tiffany

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  9. Caryn

    VIP

    Washington DC

    90 reviews

    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Took forever to get coffee, and then had to chase down waiters for a refill. Food was good and cinnamon buns are awesome.
    Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Caryn! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the food and cinnamon buns. We apologize for the delay with the coffee and refills, and we’ll make sure to work on improving that for your next visit. We hope to see you again soon! -Kiara

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  10. Melvin

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is scratch made and was delicious. Little pricey, but worth it.

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FAQs

Founding Farmers VA: Tysons offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 442-8783.

Founding Farmers VA: Tysons is rated 4.4 stars by 13102 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 PM

Select a time

Booked 132 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

1800 Tysons Boulevard, Tysons Corner, VA 22102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Galleria Drive & Tysons Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Tysons Corner / McLean
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:00 am First Bake Mon–Fri 7:30 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 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hourly self-park garages with free evening and weekend validated parking; Silver Line Metro to Tysons Corner station is just ONE block away. Paid Valet Parking ($3 per vehicle) s available daily: for lunch and dinner service, Monday-Friday, and for weekend brunch and weekend dinner hours.
  • Public transit
    Metro - Silver Line stop at Tysons Corner. The restaurant is just one block away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Goetze
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (703) 442-8783
  • Catering
    Founding Farmers is available to cater your next event. Available for pick up and delivery across Northern Virginia. Full service catering is also available. Contact events@frg.farm to learn more!
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