Founding Farmers Reston

The restaurant was nearly empty on a Saturday evening, and the service was lacking even though there weren't many customers. The music was too loud, but the food was decent.

530 on a Saturday night. Awesome looking outside patio and bar. TVs was on as if it was open, but completely empty, not even a bartender. We went inside. Hostess was very nice and gracious. Restaurant looked really nice but then we noticed it was almost completely empty. We have been to other Matchbox locations, at the Mosaic and in DC. Seeing this place mostly empty was completely unexpected. We had our pick of the tables and took one by the window. Everything just seemed off. The speaker over our table was blaring music at us. The light at our table was burn out. The menu was boring. And a bit overpriced. Never got water. Our server seem uninterested, and that I could understand. We ordered cocktails and an app – but had already decided we would be leaving. Cocktails and app were just uninteresting.

Arrived at 8:20 on a Tuesday evening and sat in bar area. Pretty empty and close to closing but other folks did arrive after us. Seated right away but almost 10 minutes before a waiter showed up. Did not seemed that happy to serve us. Once ordered food came promptly. Chicken pesto pizza which was a bit dry and not very flavorful. Maybe return for a second try and will come earlier and try an entree. Have enjoyed the Matchbox at One Loudoun in the past so maybe just go there.

Our first time at the restaurant taking advantage of the restaurant week, the food was delicious. Apple and pear salad, Salmon with Asparagus and the brownie and cheesecake were amazing. The place is quiet and the service was excellent ! Our server PAUL was awesome and we definitely will come back soon! Live music in the patio was a plus !

Server was good despite busy time. Food was OK, nothing special. Even with happy hour, prices a little high. Had issue with using Matchbox gift cards to pay bill, server worked it out. I had problem with Matchbox app for rewards. Server found my account by cell . Nice outdoor, covered patio. Band played in common area.