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Hen Quarter Prime, Washington, DC

Hen Quarter Prime

4.4
4.4
178 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern
2121 First St SW, Washington, DC 20024

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Hen Quarter Prime brings elevated southern cuisine to the waterfront in Southwest D.C. The dinner menu features southern classics like Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Shrimp & Grits while showcasing an amazing steak selection staring our Tomahawk Ribeye from Creekstone Farms. The star of Saturday and Sunday brunch is the GRANDE BRUNCH BUFFET with a showstopping chilled seafood bar, carving stations, charcuterie stations, bottomless mimosas, bloody mary bars & more! We offer discounted validated parking and valet parking daily.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Two gorgeous private dining rooms are available for bookings. Seating up to 25 guests. Reach out to Josiana Mason at josiana.mason@thompsonrestaurants.com

Experiences

  • All Day Happy Hour!

    May 1, 2025 only
    Join us for a night of music, dancing, and all day Happy Hour! Live music from Too Much Talent Band will keep the vibes moving while you eat, sip, and dance the night away!
  • Legs & Let Loose

    $69.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Friday night from 4 PM to close for Bottomless Snow Crab Legs! Enjoy all-you-can-eat crab, fresh cornbread, draft beer, sangria, and Jim Beam Old Fashioneds. Kick off your weekend with a feast you won't want to miss! A la carte menu also available. This is a two hour dining experience.
  • Derby Party

    May 3, 2025 only
    🎩🐎 Derby Day at Hen Quarter Prime 🐎🎩 Join us Saturday, May 3rd from 4PM to close for the most stylish two minutes in sports! We’ll have the race on with full sound, featured Mint Juleps, and hat & bow tie competitions with prizes for the best dressed. Whether you're in it for the fashion, the bourbon, or the finish line—this is your Derby party headquarters. Giddy up and grab your crew—it’s going to be a photo-finish kind of night!

What 178 people are saying

Hen Quarter Prime reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hen Quarter Prime offers a "beautiful setting" with "excellent food and impeccable service." Guests rave about the "grand brunch buffet" featuring "bottomless mimosas" and "divine crab legs." The "welcoming and attentive staff" consistently enhance the experience, making it a "hidden gem" in DC. The "chic interior" and "waterfront views" add to the allure.

178 Reviews
  1. Eva

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to the one in Alexandria and loved it as I do this one. Caroline was a great waitress ans the food was delicious. I loved paying for the valet parking online but I did notice that the app says we could pay cash. When I tried to pay cash, the attendant said that option needed to be removed because it is not really an option. This needs to be corrected

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  2. Catrina

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great but the food at the buffet was lukewarm. Breakfast potatoes were dry even after refilling. I would come back but not for the brunch buffet.

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  3. von

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had THEE BEST TIME at Hen Quarter! The food was delicious and the venue is so chic and fabulous- the perfect dinning experience. Service was 10/10 with the wait staff being exceptionally knowledgeable about ingredients and THE FOOD was so tasty and perfectly paired with the cocktails and mimosas! Love this place- it’s now my new favorite! And the best part was Server Ashley, who was so kind, experienced and professional! I wont gatekeeper her but I’m definitely asking for her by name next visit!!!

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  4. Cheryl

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor and ambiance of the restaurant was very nice and stylish; food and drink offerings were very tasty and the service was impeccable. Jasmine and Crystal were very professional, personable and attentive. Great customer service!

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  5. Shaun

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a good brunch experience. The crab legs were the star of the show along with raw oysters. Nice day to sit outside where they were able to adjust the umbrellas for us. The food was delicious but sometimes I wish they had more variety for brunch. Don't get me wrong there great options but sometimes change it up. I do like the fact they added old fashioneds and other drink options to the drink package.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently attended the grande brunch Buffett for Easter. There was a good variety of food offered and it was all good! We also enjoyed the bottomless mimosas. The most impressive part was the service which was impeccable. Overall, a very good value and excellent brunch option.

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  7. FAIRON

    Washington DC11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a girlfriends-who-lunch afternoon at Hen Quarter Prime. Saturdays and Sundays from 9-3:30pm are for buffet brunch, but since we weren’t that hungry, we asked if we could order a la carte. The chef accommodated our special request. The food was tasty—we tried all the starters—seasoned well and decent portions. Our server, PJ, was warm, attentive, and had good suggestions. We left happy.

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  8. Patrick

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

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

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  9. Ishmail

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I celebrated my birthday at Hen Quarter Prime and had an incredible experience! We enjoyed the bottomless brunch. The location was beautiful and the inside of the restaurant was chic. The food was delicious, especially the made to order omelets. The crab legs were divine and the waffles were incredible! I have no idea what they put in the food, but everything was good. the service was outstanding. Our server, Erica was incredibly attentive, friendly, and beyond helpful! We were a table of 6, and we all agreed that she is the best server any of us have ever had. The food was great, but she truly turned our brunch into a top notch experience. The restaurant was nicely decorated and not loud at all. I definitely recomend Hen Quarter Prime and look forward to going back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting. Beautiful service.

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Hen Quarter Prime is rated 4.4 stars by 178 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Virginia - DC Suburbs
  5. Washington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hen Quarter Prime

2121 First St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Washington
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Two gorgeous private dining rooms are available for bookings. Seating up to 25 guests. Reach out to Josiana Mason at josiana.mason@thompsonrestaurants.com
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