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Hen Quarter - Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

Hen Quarter - Alexandria

4.5 (2267)
$30 and under
Southern
801 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
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
    (703) 684-8969
  • Website
    http://www.henquarter.com/
  • 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
    Order direct
  • 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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Private dining

Menu

Hen Quarter - Alexandria's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 2,267 people are saying

Hen Quarter - Alexandria 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hen Quarter in Alexandria offers a "great atmosphere" and "delicious" Southern-inspired cuisine, including standout dishes like shrimp and grits, "French toast," and "family style brunch." With "friendly and attentive" service, it's perfect for brunch gatherings. However, reservations are advised due to its popularity. Some found parking challenging and service inconsistent.
2,267 Reviews

  1. Christina

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent! Our waitress Shanice was very attentive and the food and drinks came out in a timely manner.

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  2. Anthony

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was pretty slow. Food was ok. A bit overhyped. I’ll try the location in DC before I write them off completely.

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  3. Kristyn

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Not the typical brunch set-up. Reservations seemed to lack value since it still took roughly an additional 30 min to get seated despite having a reservation. Food was okay. Probably will not be back.

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  4. Justine

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a party of eight but could not make a reservation on open table for anything more than six. I tried calling the restaurant directly and they said because it was Father’s Day they could not make any reservations for any larger parties. So we made two separate reservations for parties of four and asked to be seated close to each other And they said they would do what they can. When they seated us, our children were across the room so their father could not sit with his children. There were two open tables that seated eight right next to us and when I asked if we could be moved there, we were told no because they were reserved for larger parties. I explain to the floor manager. The issue of not being able to call Lynn to make a larger party reservation and she said there was nothing she could do about that. I asked two more times as the tables stayed empty while we sat there waiting to order and again was told there was nothing she could do about that. By the time we left the restaurant, one table of eight just sat down for service, and the other table of eight was broken down into three different tables. Those tables were still empty. As a chef by tree, I know how the industry works and to not be able to accommodate people when clearly they were able to was a sad disappointment. Customer service, super sees food, quality, and ambience.

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  5. Lee

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great stop to eat. Sad to hear about the Alexandria location. Food is delicious as always. Brunch brussels, pork belly, French toast were all on point

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  6. Jacenta

    Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. The server was not great. He didn’t replenish our food. He didn’t replenish the drinks often enough.

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  7. JasonA

    South Carolina6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food at a great atmosphere. The bottomless mimosas and brunch menu are on point. Highly recommend this place. Make sure you reserve your table early.

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  8. Larry VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for brunch. The chicken was great, but not many chicken options on the brunch menu. The chicken and waffles were delicious and the portion was humongous. When we order this next time we will share. The cocktails were delicious and generous.

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  9. Denise

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved Hen Quarter! The food was great - 1/4 chicken, mac and cheese, and collard greens. My friend enjoyed her meal too (1/4 chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans) as well as the Lavender Butterfly drink. I also recommend the Peach Sweet Tea with the vanilla cream. It wasn’t super sweet but just the right amount. Alex was friendly and accommodating to us - thanks a bunch!

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  10. James

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Catfish and grits was outstanding. Service was good. Wasn’t packed, expected a lot more foot traffic but we’re not complaining. Parking…ROUGH…but it’s Old Town so it’s expected.

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FAQs

Hen Quarter - Alexandria 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 4.5 stars by 2267 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Hen Quarter - Alexandria

801 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Columbus
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.henquarter.com/
  • Phone number
    (703) 684-8969
  • 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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