The Black Hen Restaurant

Name: The Black Hen Restaurant
Address: 126 Jackson St, Blacksburg, VA, United States, 24060
Telephone: (540) 951-3000
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

152 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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The Black Hen Restaurant offers a metropolitan dining experience in a small college town. While there are some classic dishes that are always available, the majority of our menu changes very frequently. We value the culinary diversity the global community has to offer while still maintaining heart strings tied to the South Eastern US and Appalachian offerings that surround us. We also offer a strong wine list and an often changing craft cocktail selections.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 16, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(540) 951-3000

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, International, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner
Wed 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(540) 951-3000
Website
http://www.theblackhenrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Steve Glenn

Location
126 Jackson St Blacksburg, VA 24060
Neighborhood
Blacksburg
Cross street
Between N Main St. & Draper Rd NW
Parking details
There are several parking options in the area including two conveniently located public parking lots. One located on the corner of Draper Rd and Roanoke St at Kent Square Parking Garage and as well as the metered parking at the Farmers Market on Draper Rd. Metered parking is free after 5pm. Visit www.downtownblacksburg.com/parking.shtml
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Old Fashioned$12.00
Wild Turkey 101, turbinado syrup, black walnut bitters, orange twist, cognac spiced cherry
Irish Coffee$10.00
Irish whiskey, Bailey's, turbinado syrup, house coffee, whipped cream, nutmeg
Manhattan$14.00
Rittenhouse Rye, Antica Formula Punt e Mes Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, orange twist, cognac spiced cherry
Pineapple Daiquri$12.00
Plantation Fancy Pineapple Rum, lime juice, turbinado syrup, lime slice
Irish Mule$11.00
Irish whiskey, ginger beer, lime juice, simple syrup, mint, lime slice
Clover Club$12.00
Roku Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, muddled raspberries, raspberry garnish, mint
French Hen$12.00
Bombay Sapphire Gin, St. Germain, lemon juice, simple syrup, lemon twist
Tommy's Margarita$12.00
Espolon Reposado, lime juice, agave nectar, salted rim, lime slice
La Paloma$12.00
Espolon Reposado, lime juice, grapefruit juice, agave nectar, soda water, tajin rim
Ruby My Dear$11.00
Deep Eddy's Grapefruit Vodka, St. Germain, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, salted rim

On Draft

Hoegaarden Belgian Wit$6.00
Spicy, citrusy, refreshing
Von Trapp Bavarian Pilsner$6.00
Lightly floral, subtle bitterness, clean
Troegs Mad Elf Holiday Ale$5.00
Cherries, chocolate, honey
Stella Artois Pale Lager$6.00
soft, crisp, floral, well balanced
Founders All Day IPA$6.00
Citrus, hoppy, light
Left Hand Milk Stout$7.00
Mocha, milk chocolate, vanilla
Graft Farm Flor Cider$6.00
Dry, tart, funky
VooDoo Ranger Juicy Haze$7.00
Tropical, unfiltered, bright

Non-Alcoholic

Assorted Tea Blends$3.00
Ask your server for more information
San Pellegrino$3.00
Tangerine w/ wild strawberry essenza, sparkling orange

Soft Drink

$2.50

Sprite
Canada Dry Ginger Ale
Dr. Pepper
Diet Coke
Coca Cola

Maharajah Coffee

House Cup Medium Roast ~ Rwanda$3.00
Bourbon, mixed fruit, caramel, nutmeg finish
French Press Dark Roast ~ Sumatra$5.00
Full bodied, earthy, exotic
French Press Light Roast ~ Bolivia$5.00
Light bodied, fresh, bright

What 152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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PamP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful meal. Great service. Went graduation weekend. Hope to come back someday.
MJ
MJLR
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Food was delicious but a bit pricey.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Graduation Dinner
DM
DavidM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat supper before a show at the Moss Theater.
DC
DebC
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and excellent service from Hannah last night at the Black Hen!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience5
Food was great, but we ate as fast as possible and we were there for over 2 hours still
C
Christina
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Black Hen was excellent. The pork was tender and the bacon sweet potato hash was delicious. I'll definitely be back.
KW
KelliW
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Nice dinner on Easter. Limited menu but good service.
MG
MaryG
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful brunch on a beautiful Easter Sunday with our VT son.! Our server was friendly, helpful and attentive. Our party of 3 had the Pork Belly, French Toast and Chicken and Waffles. My mouth is watering just thinking about the Chicken and Waffles!! I loved the intimacy of the restaurant, not over crowded or loud. Just the right amount of hum. We will DEFINITELY be going back to The Black Hen!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! Service was great! I would eat here again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Ate dinner while visiting Blacksburg to tour Virginia Tech. If our daughter goes to VT we’d definitely go back!
e
etphonehome
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous attention to detail in the presentation of each dish. the sourcing of local products was visible on the menu and on the plate. the wine list was not extensive but was fairly priced and the choices were complimentary of the menu. the staff was knowledgeable and attentive. this will be on our regular rotation of fine dining in Blacksburg!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting Virginia Tech with my daughter.
JC
JCK1954
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service and ambience. We had a great time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Birthday dinner. The noise level was high as all the surfaces are hard and the space is fairly small. The food was excellent except that our son ordered his filet medium and it came out well done. The server offered to bring him another but then he would have been eating after we had finished, and he said it tasted good even though it was not prepared as he had asked.
LA
LAndCT
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful, complex, innovative food. Friendly, helpful, attentive service. We would absolutely recommend The Black Hen for a dinner treat or a very special occasion. Dined outside so rating of loud noise level relates to earlier experiences inside.
A
Alllll
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Excellent food, but for the small size of the restaurant, I thought the food wouldn't take as long as it did
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zalsld
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful staff and food. It was crowded but more so because of the layout of the building.
g
gregoryd
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time here, did not disappoint the food was wonderful and the service exceptional. Zoe took care of us and what a great job.
MS
MandyS
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Delicious cocktails! Staff was great and food was wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great varieties and service- finest dining in Blacksburg
AC
ACrystalRose
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and atmosphere! So glad we tried this restaurant. We will definitely be back.
B
joyceB
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
My husband told the server multiple times that he cannot have gluten and to make sure everything he ordered could be made without gluten. The sauce with the beef filet plate must have had flour because he was very sick all night. Restaurants, please train your staff. Gluten intolerance is serious. We are hesitant to go back to this restaurant.
EB
ElizabethB
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Service was great. We had a great St. Paddy’s day! Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good presentation and great flavor. Wonderful place to eat.
H
Hilary
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Had family in from out of town who said it was some of the best food they’ve had anywhere!
TF
TalarF
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited for the first time while visiting VTech for a tour. We were greeted by a very friendly young lady by the name of Hannah. She was the only hostess and server working there on a Wednesday evening. She was FANTASTIC! She was able to manage the entire restaurant on her own and still maintain a smile! The food was fantastic. We have several allergies. Hannah was knowledgeable, the chef obviously was as well. We are able to dine without any issues. I wish the menu had more variety. Especially for gluten allergies. We did man have with what was on the menu. They even had GF crackers. Thank you Hannah and The Black Hen! Would definitely visit again when in the area
JP
JanaP
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Shocked to see the prices on the menu. The food can be very good but when most entres are 45$ you better serve excellent food and sadly this doesn’t hit the mark.
TB
TheBigGuy
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great little spot…speciality drinks are on point. Zoe our server was super cool and on top of it at all times.
HA
HeatherA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish surprises and amazes what can be done with food. The show stealer was the oysters - the first of their kind in VA and just delicious! If you are looking for amazing food, great drinks with wonderful service, get to the Black Hen and Blue Bar!
DR
DaltonR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great. the staff was kind and helpful. Our waitress was so nice and helpful. My partner and I had a fabulous time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience4
Had a salad for starter and a chicken dish for dinner and both were excellent BUT it was very pricey and they were out of several times on the menu :( The ambiance was quite nice :)
MB
MarianB
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Delicious meal! We enjoyed a the cheese plate, salads, trout, lamb shank, and desserts.
MC
MattC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and pleasant staff! We will definitely be back!
BR
BRITTANYO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food and beverages were delicious! The eggnog creme brulee and decaf coffee rounded off the whole experience nicely. My only critique is drinks were served at staggered times but otherwise the service was excellent!
C
Cynthia
Denver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent food and service. One thing we notice every time we dine at The Black Hen is how LOUD it is. there is no noise dampening. I know that it might not be the aesthetic, but hanging up some tapestries on the walls might go a long way to making it a more pleasant dining environment. Also, the small round tables in the middle need to be replaced. They had obviously been painted, and the paint was flaking and the entirety of the table was sticky to the touch from the repainted surfaces... or at least that's what I'm telling myself. The stickiness was the paint. Fine dining should feel like fine dining, so for the price and food quality, don't let silly small things bring down the experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was exceptional! A quaint and cozy atmosphere, we had a great time!
EW
ElizabethW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was wonderful as always. The service was professional and prompt. It was pretty loud that evening, which is not as nice, but I'm also not used to noise anymore! I'll have to get used to it! The drinks and wines are great.
S
Scott
Richmond
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
The Black Hen is ALWAYS great. The service, food, drinks are all first rate. I gave the food 4 rather than 5 stars because three of the seven entrees were heavy braised meats (pork shank, lamb shank, short ribs). We had the pork and lamb shanks, flavorful and prepared well with flavorful and complementary sides but there could have been a little more variety.
H
Hanoverian
Richmond
33 reviews
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience4
Service is outstanding. The food is OK but not superb enough to justify the high prices. The lamb loin was cooked to perfection, but it was salty. The salmon was very good. The bread served before the meal was just average. Prices were too high for this level of average food.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Black Hen Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (540) 951-3000.

The Black Hen Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

The Black Hen Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 16, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(540) 951-3000

126 Jackson St Blacksburg, VA 24060

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between N Main St. & Draper Rd NW
Neighborhood
Blacksburg
Hours of operation
Dinner
Wed 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, International, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are several parking options in the area including two conveniently located public parking lots. One located on the corner of Draper Rd and Roanoke St at Kent Square Parking Garage and as well as the metered parking at the Farmers Market on Draper Rd. Metered parking is free after 5pm. Visit www.downtownblacksburg.com/parking.shtml
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Steve Glenn
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theblackhenrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(540) 951-3000

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The Black Hen Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

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Charcuterie + Cheese

Salmon

Pork Belly

House & Classics

Old Fashioned$12.00

Irish Coffee$10.00

Manhattan$14.00

Pineapple Daiquri$12.00

Irish Mule$11.00

Clover Club$12.00

French Hen$12.00

Tommy's Margarita$12.00

La Paloma$12.00

Ruby My Dear$11.00

On Draft

Hoegaarden Belgian Wit$6.00

Von Trapp Bavarian Pilsner$6.00

Troegs Mad Elf Holiday Ale$5.00

Stella Artois Pale Lager$6.00

Founders All Day IPA$6.00

Left Hand Milk Stout$7.00

Graft Farm Flor Cider$6.00

VooDoo Ranger Juicy Haze$7.00

Non-Alcoholic

Assorted Tea Blends$3.00

San Pellegrino$3.00

Soft Drink

Sprite

Canada Dry Ginger Ale

Dr. Pepper

Diet Coke

Coca Cola

Maharajah Coffee

House Cup Medium Roast ~ Rwanda$3.00

French Press Dark Roast ~ Sumatra$5.00

French Press Light Roast ~ Bolivia$5.00

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Make a reservation

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Additional information

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