Hen Quarter - Alexandria

Name: Hen Quarter - Alexandria
Address: 801 King St, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22314
Telephone: (703) 684-8969
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1518 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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Southern fare & Free Range Cocktails. Comfort dishes with a modern flare. Organic, farm-fresh, sustainable ingredients, made right!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 684-8969
Website
http://www.henquarter.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Black/African American
Executive chef
Roylance Moreno
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: (844) 279-7389

Location
801 King St Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Cross street
Columbus
Parking details
Metered street parking with paid garages close by. Free parking on Sundays
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

HQ Breakfast*$20.00
3 scrambled egg, country ham steak, breakfast potatoes, buttermilk biscuit, honey butter
Thick Cut Brioche French Toast$14.00
maple syrup, seasonal berries
Chicken & Biscuits$15.00
crispy fried chicken breast, buttermilk biscuits, black pepper-cream gravy
Shrimp & Grits$26.00
sautéed shrimp, tasso ham-beer gravy, creamy cheese grits
Warren's Fine Fried Chicken & Waffles
corn & cheddar waffles, bourbon maple syrup
- 4pc$26.00
Eggs Benedict*$15.00
buttermilk biscuits, country ham, poached egg, hollandaise

Sides

Breakfast Potatoes$4.00
Cheesy Grits$4.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon$5.00
Chicken Sausage$6.00
Bacon or Sausage$6.00
Country Ham Steak$10.00
Plain Waffle$7.00

Dessert

served family style

Chef's Daily Selection of Fresh Baked$8.00
cookies & brownies w/ fresh fruit

Kids

for children 10 & under

Fried Chicken Tenders$8.00
fries
Mac & Cheese$8.00
French Toast$8.00
bacon, maple syrup
Scrambled Eggs$8.00
bacon, fries

Free Range Cocktails

Cluckin Mule$10.00
belle isle blood orange moonshine, lime, ginger beer
Practice What You Peach$12.50
four roses bourbon, ginger liqueur, peach, lemon
Dirty Palmer$9.50
deep eddy vodka, lemonade
Rotating Frozen Cocktails$10.00
Ask your server for today's selections!
Smoked Maple Old Fashioned$14.50
knob creek smoked maple whiskey, vermont maple syrup, orange peel
The Chick from Texas$10.00
smirnoff vanilla vodka, blood orange cider, oj, lime
"Endless" Mimosa
choose your flavor or mix and match 15 per person (with $0.25 refills): classic | watermelon | peach | strawberry
Signature HQ Bloody Mary$10.00
choice of george's bloody mary mix: mild or spicy, garnished with celery & bacon

Beer

ask us about our seasonal drafts!

Drafts

Cluckin Juicy House IPA$7.50
Allagash White$7.50
Miller Lite$6.00
Pacifico$6.50
O'connors Odis Stout$7.50
Dos Equis Amber$6.50
Dc Brau Mango Hard Seltzer$7.00
Solace Crazy Pils$6.50

Wine

Silver Gate, Pinot Grigio$8.00
Peter Yealands, Sauvignon Blanc$11.00
Silver Gate, Chardonnay$8.00
Nobel Vines, Rose$9.00
Silver Gate, Pinot Noir$8.00
James Bryant, Pinot Noir$10.00
Silver Gate, Cabernet$8.00
Maschio Prosecco, Split$11.00

By the Bottle

Barboursville Chardonnay$32.00
Kung Fu Girl Reisling$36.00
Byron Pinot Noir$56.00
Prince Michel Cabernet Franc$43.50
Stave & Steel Bourbon Barrel Cabernet$54.00
Domaine de Couron Merlot$40.00
Torresella Prosecco$50.00

Non-Alcoholic

Lemonade$3.50
Peach Iced Tea$3.50
Sweet Tea$3.50
Watermelonade$3.50
Bottled Sparkling Water$4.00

What 1,518 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Great for Brunch

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MarshaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious!!! Truly a southern cuisine eating experience! And staff was on top on it in terms of friendliness and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff here is great and the food is delicious! We came for brunch and got the best table in the house overlooking King Street!
l
larryo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great staff and the drinks are so good
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Appetizers and drinks were incredible. HQ special was more than enough entree for two people to split. Great experience overall!
TS
TroyS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the 2nd time we have been there and the food and service was just as great as the first time. Definitely one we will keep in our list of places to visit!
TB
TheBoujeeAunt
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kudos! This was our first time dining at Hen Quarter and it was fabulous! We went there to celebrate Mother’s Day. We arrived 15 minutes early than our reservation; yet, they seated us without having to wait. The restaurant was fairly empty, so it wasn’t a problem. Now the food…delicious, delicious, delicious! Everything, from the appetizers to the desserts, was so good! We order the chicken cracklings and deviled eggs to start. For dinner, my husband ordered the HQ Special (fried chicken and biscuits with two sides), Mom ordered the steak (w/ mashed potatoes and broccolini) and I ordered the catfish (w/Mac and cheese and collards). I ventured out of the norm and ordered catfish, which I said would never eat; however, the server said it was good. Let me tell you, it was worth the risk! For dessert, we shared the bread pudding and chocolate brownie. Both had a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. Speaking of the server, I wish I could remember his name; he was amazing and worth the 25% tip. Cannot wait to go back. We had already planned to return before we finished.
CH
ClaytriceH
Baltimore
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The experience was great. Our food and drinks were so good and we will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
The service was on point we couldn’t ask for more. Noise level was very low, that could be because it was four different parties there. Now the food needs to come up a level. The ribs were dry out and burnt on one side, the greens had very no flavor. But the fried chicken was on point…I would order it again. But at the end of the day I would go again!
AS
AngelaS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there and it was AMAZING!!! Can't wait to return!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Amazing portions and great mimosas!
WW
WadeW
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything exceeded expectations from the cocktails, wine, appetizers, entrees, and desert… from the service to the taste and timing. We will definitely eat here again soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
Food was horrible. Ordered ckn and waffles with all white meat. Waffle didn’t taste the same and I was given three ginormous chicken breast that were bland in taste and not cooked enough. Meat was extremely soft to be fried ckn. Lastly, they forgot my potatoes but changed for them. Luckily, I caught it before paying. Soo disappointed with Hen Quarters.
p
patricia43
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time!! Waiter was so funny and attentive.
NK
NancyK
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Our first time there, enjoyed our food very much. The policy of no boxes if you get the family meal (even if you don’t order 2nds) is wasteful. I get trying to discourage people from ordering too much for one price and taking it home; however there were 3 of us and there was so much food we did have a few things left without ordering 2nds. We did pay for that food, and not letting us take it home is extremely wasteful. Will not do the family style again, as fun as it is to share.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
The chicken lacked flavor and the waitress was rude.
K
King
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Good food, pleasant environment with great service
YE
YolandaE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
First visit for Brunch! Food was delicious and we ordered unlimited mimosas. I will definitely return!!
PM
PaulM
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service is the best you will find on King Street.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food1service3ambience3
The food was dry and tasteless
PM
PaulM
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service is amazing. The dark meat fried chicken is scrumptious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was quick my server Roa was very nice and attentive, The food was delicious the French toast was my favorite I’m definitely going back for brunch I recommend putting in a reservation for brunch
NY
NYC2BurbsFoodie
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Hen Quarter offers a really great brunch. You will not leave hungry if you go for the family style offering!! Be aware that Hen Quarter is on the 2nd floor so make your way upstairs to be seated. The wait staff is all fully masked which we liked and extremely friendly. The food was plentiful and delicious.
NR
NicoleR
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Probably some of the best local fried chicken I have ever had
MI
MarkelaI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience good food, quick service and reasonable bill.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family Celebrations!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service were outstanding! We did the family style and got to try most of the menu, everything was delicious. They have endless mimosas for close to $30 a person. The aesthetic was also really cute. I would definitely recommend for a fun girls brunch, we had a blast!
KD
KeriD
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Chicken was juicy and crunchy but tasteless. Overall oK for the food but wouldn’t go again.
D
Dora
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
really great southern food in the upstairs restaurant , definitely worth the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Out go to spot when we want great food and great service. Plus, the deviled eggs are delicious.
t
tamekaw
Detroit
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
The food needs SEASONING. This was my second time here and I was so unimpressed. The devil eggs looked good but lack seasoning. The hush puppies were good. The southern Caesar salad was good. The chicken and waffles were meh and room temperature. The French toast was cold. The shrimp and grits looked unappetizing and tasted the same. The grits were gritty and lumpy and lacked seasoning. The chicken and biscuits were meh. The biscuits were not good and the chicken was over cooked and cold and the gravy was the only thing hot and it tasted ok. Also the waitress was too busy to be the right amount of attentive service. I won’t be back. Please teach the cooking staff to season the food.
NM
NMorris
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to brunch and the food was amazing. Very large portions for the family style brunch. The staff was very friendly.
PM
PaulM
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just the best catfish!
TC
TarrenceC
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s two restaurant in one. First off Lovely spot had some family come into town and wanted to try some good eats so we went here food came out fast, hot and , fresh. I personally got the chicken and biscuit. Biscuit are extremely fluffy. Definitely will be back again.
DH
DouglasH
Orlando
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great comfort food along with a good selection of beers/cocktails to choose from. Server was attentive to the table and easily answered any questions related to food choices.
SB
SarahB
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was fantastic and the food was copious and delicious! We had the brunch and had the good luck of getting the window table overlooking King Street. Overall we had a wonderful morning and will definitely be coming back for brunch again!
IL
ILake
Las Vegas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, that was the best collard greens I've ever had! The fried catfish was also delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food! The brunch was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was good.
PM
PaulM
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service! This is my go to restaurant on Fridays.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Hen Quarter - Alexandria using the Order Online button. Hen Quarter - Alexandria also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Hen Quarter - Alexandria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 684-8969.

Hen Quarter - Alexandria is rated 4.6 stars by 1518 OpenTable diners.

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