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: 3.7

3.7 (381)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

126 Jackson St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, International, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Thu–Sat 10:00 pm–1:30 am
Phone number
(540) 951-3000
Website
http://www.theblackhenrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

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

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

Popular dishes

Assorted Tea Blends$3.50
Ask your server for more information
San Pellegrino Flavored$3.50
- Sparkling Limonata$0.00
- Blood Orange$0.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water$3.50
16.9 fl oz sparkling mineral water
Soft Drink$3.50
- Coca Cola$0.00
- Sprite$0.00
- Canada Dry Ginger Ale$0.00
- Dr. Pepper$0.00
- Diet Coke/Pepsi$0.00
- Vanilla Coke$0.00
- A&W Root Beer$0.00
Soda water$3.50
Tonic$3.50
Lemonade$3.50
Iced Tea$3.50
Perrier$4.00

Coffee

French Press$5.00
Light bodied, fresh, bright
Espresso$5.00
Iced coffee$5.00

What 381 people are saying

The Black Hen Restaurant 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

3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.7Service
3.6Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Black Hen Restaurant offers a delightful atmosphere with "excellent food" and "expert and attentive wait staff." Many diners find their dishes "amazing," highlighting the restaurant as "the perfect place for a celebratory dinner." However, some guests noted service delays and inconsistencies in food quality, suggesting room for improvement.

381 Reviews

A
Angel
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Higher end restaurant in Blacksburg. Enjoyed our visit with our son Able to have quiet conversations.
Is this helpful?
F
Frederic VIP
Virginia73 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I have eaten here before so I was acquainted with the facility. On this particular evening there appeared to be only one server for our dining room. He was very pleasant and was doing everything he could to provide good service, but it was just too much for one person to do. There was some delay in getting the food to the table, but the food was excellent.
Is this helpful?
R
Roger
Virginia2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Party of 8 following graduation, restaurant was very nice from an atmosphere standpoint, and the service was great. Our waitress was attentive, and addressed a couple of issues promptly. The food, not so great. 4 sal mon meals were dry/overcooked. Medium rare filet was well done. Lamb was Dry as well, and the beer was warm/flat.
Is this helpful?
L
Lindsey
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here was amazing and everything was cooked perfectly. Potentially my new favorite restaurant in Blacksburg!
Is this helpful?
S
Sarah
Virginia1 review
2.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We went here for graduation lunch and they sat our reservation of 5 at a table clearly only for 4, and tried to say 3 of us could squeeze in the booth which we were also sharing with another table right next to us which was also a party of 5 at a table for 4. The food was okay. Definitely not $40 worth in my opinion. Steaks were cooked well but not properly seasoned.
Is this helpful?
A
Aimee VIP
Virginia15 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were there during graduation week. The staff worked very hard to keep things moving in a busy week! I give the staff 5 stars for working hard to satisfy everyone. The food was ok. While the call themselves fine dining and the prices reflect that, the quality of the food does not line up w the label. Nothing was bad by any means (except for my asparagus which wasn’t edible) it just wasn’t exceptional for the price.
Is this helpful?
K
Kellie
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s been a very long time since any of the 4 of us have eaten here and we were all very impressed with the service & food quality and quantity. Bella was our waitress and she was very attentive and always with a smile. Appetizers and dinner meals were all delicious. Definitely will return.
Is this helpful?
s
saundSaundra VIP
Virginia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent in taste and presentation. Two meals had to be sent back to get the meat to "medium" as ordered, but the meals came back quickly. They gave us comp deserts for our inconvenience.
Is this helpful?
T
Tony
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasant experience with amazing food. My duck was very moist and flavorful and my husband’s snapper was excellent.
Is this helpful?
K
Karen
Virginia1 review
2.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Inattentive waiter, food served without time to finish courses, entrees were at best lukewarm, fish was undercooked and in one case virtually inedible, sexist insistence on eye contact and bill presentation to male --despite reservation made by a female who had a credit card visible in effort to pay. A very disappointing birthday dinner...
Is this helpful?

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 3.7 stars by 381 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

2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

126 Jackson St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between N Main St. & Draper Rd NW
Neighborhood
Blacksburg
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Thu–Sat 10:00 pm–1:30 am
Price
$50 and over
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
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

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

The Black Hen Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Popular dishes

Boom boom shrimp

Grilled Shrimp

Seafood

Menu

NA DRINKS

Assorted Tea Blends$3.50

San Pellegrino Flavored$3.50

San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water$3.50

Soft Drink$3.50

Soda water$3.50

Tonic$3.50

Lemonade$3.50

Iced Tea$3.50

Perrier$4.00

Coffee

French Press$5.00

Espresso$5.00

Iced coffee$5.00

What 381 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Black Hen Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Black Hen Restaurant restaurant rated?

Does The Black Hen Restaurant offer gift cards?

Is The Black Hen Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card