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Hen Quarter - Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

Hen Quarter - Alexandria

4.3
4.3
2236 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
801 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Southern fare & Free Range Cocktails. Comfort dishes with a modern flare. Organic, farm-fresh, sustainable ingredients, made right!

Important information:

- Hen Quarter is located on the 2nd floor and does does have an elevator. Please be conscious of this before making a reservation.
- All parties must arrive to their reservation no later than 10 minutes after the start of the reservation time. After that time, you will be considered a no-show and the cancellation fee applies.
- All dining reservations are limited to 2 hours to ensure the establishment can accommodate all reservations.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gari Thomas
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private events of up to 40 guests in our semi-private dining area.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (703) 684-8969
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    Columbus
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking with paid garages close by. Free parking on Sundays
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Private dining

What 2,236 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hen Quarter in Alexandria delights with "amazing southern-inspired cuisine," especially the "fantastic brunch" and "incredible service." Favorites include "flavorful shrimp and grits" and "delicious cornbread." The "inviting atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive staff" make it a "must-visit" spot. Some reviews highlight service delays, but overall, it offers a "great dining experience."
2,236 Reviews
  1. Jen

    Washington DC2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was incredibly poor. The waiter was unfamiliar with the menu and provided inaccurate information multiple times. Our appetizers were brought out and we had to repeatedly ask for plates and silverware while the food sat there getting cold. Eventually we had to approach the hostess to request this since our server was unhelpful. The kitchen was out of certain menu choices that we ordered and our server never informed us. We had to ask for the table to be cleared and hold our appetizer plates to allow room on the table when the entrees were served since our dirty appetizer plates were still there. He forgot to bring out items that we had ordered. Upon conclusion of our meal we repeatedly had to ask for the bill and eventually had to again approach the hostess who then handed us a receipt to take back to our table to pay on our phone. We will not return.

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  2. Savanna VIP

    Alabama19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Visited on a busy Sunday for brunch, place was packed but they quickly sat us after we checked in. Server was very friendly and helpful in explaining the family style brunch and the food arrived quickly after we ordered. We were seated upstairs where it felt a bit less crowded than below but the noise level was still pretty high…it died down a bit as tables thinned out. Food was yummy and came out quickly- our group ordered shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, HQ breakfast alongside the deviled eggs, cornbread, and fried green tomato appetizers. All were great and our server was kind and attentive throughout. Definitely recommend for group brunch, the unlimited family style options make for good value and fun variety.

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  3. Cheryl VIP

    Phoenix8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We really enjoy the food at the Hen Quarter. The fried chicken is much loved by the family. However, I would like to say that both the kids’ Strawberry Waffles and the Avocado Toast did not match the description on the menu. The Strawberry Waffles were supposed to have whipped cream on top but instead had a sprinkle of powdered sugar and the Avocado Toast said it was on a waffle but it was not, instead was served on thick toast.

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  4. Sherri

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. The food is always good. The chicken is always cooked so perfectly

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Rashad was great manager was HORRIBLE food was cold my friend ordered Brussels with no bacon they came out with bacon manager was defensive instead of empathetic! Asked if we wanted to take cold food home! We will not return

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was amazing! Tyneeka was our server and she is exceptional! She had a professional attitude and was very helpful!!

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  7. Jessica VIP

    Washington DC16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken was unseasoned. Grits were great! Service was amazing.

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  8. Eddie

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and view. Server, though friendly, was overwhelmed...my fullest empathies. The food was disappointing save for the Shrimp & Grits. The rest did not meet expectations unfortunately. Deviled eggs, Caesar Salad, green tomatoes all underperformed.

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  9. AFenia VIP

    Washington DC36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 5. Our server suggested the Family Style Dining experience. We ordered almost every dish option. We enjoyed every dish because they came out to order. An added bonus for the unlimited mimosa option which we definitively took advantage of. We could definitely return here for lunch. The only downside was there were no chicken options under the Family Style Dining option. Being called the Hen Quarter, we were looking for some chicken options that were not extra.

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  10. Rachel

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had reservations noting a birthday. Waited 10 minutes to be acknowledged, not even bar tender spoke and said someone will be with us. Waited at table for 10 minutes or so. Seemed to be confusion on who would be our server. Server was nice enough but not attentive and we waited a while to get ur check to leave.

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FAQs

Hen Quarter - Alexandria offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Hen Quarter - Alexandria also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 684-8969.

Hen Quarter - Alexandria is rated 4.3 stars by 2236 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
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801 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Columbus
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking with paid garages close by. Free parking on Sundays
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gari Thomas
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private events of up to 40 guests in our semi-private dining area.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (703) 684-8969
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