Hen Quarter

I was craving chicken and waffles and this place had great reviews. I was mildly confused when we came because the restaurant isn't shown as southern on Yelp, it looks more like an American brunch joint. The name was also different posted inside. It was fine because they had what I wanted but just a note. I was confused. The inside is cute, they have a downstairs and upstairs seating area. The upstairs seems more upscale and the downstairs is more casual. Our waiter and I believe the owner were very generous. Our waiter gave great suggestions. The prices were high in my opinion, but the location also gives way to the high prices. I opted for the kids chicken and waffles because the regular one was expensive and offered four pieces of chicken. That seemed like a lot of food. However, the kids was not enough for me. If I hadn't ordered the side, I would have been hungry still. The chicken was fabulous and tender. The meat fell off the bone and the breading was seasoned great, very flavorful. The waffle was also perfectly crispy. I also ordered a side of green beans. The sauce and spice was delicious, however, I do wish the green beans were marinated and cooked more. The green beans were crunchy and I prefer more of a soft green bean. My boyfriend had the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. The chicken was delicious and the spice they used was perfect. I also really enjoyed the seasoning used on the fries. The kids menu was ample and ours had the strawberry waffles. The plate was cleaned. Overall would come again!

I was excited to try this place and even braved the rain to ensure we got a table. We were seated quickly, and the service was attentive. The cornbread was delicious, and I couldn't get enough of it. Unfortunately, things took a turn after that.The gumbo was bland and lacked seasoning, with a consistency more like gravy than gumbo. The mac and cheese was perfectly cooked but similarly lacked flavor, coming across as almost bland. The collard greens, while not unpleasant in texture, were also flavorless, and there was something off about them. Lastly, the fried chicken had a great crisp and was well battered, but again, it was disappointingly bland.While the preparation of each dish was on point, it seems like the food wasn't properly seasoned before it left the kitchen. I really wanted to love this place, but unfortunately, I left without the desire to return.

My friends and I went to Hen Quarter for brunch recently. We had a reservation but it took them a while to get us to our table.We decided to order brunch family-style: fried green tomatoes, devilled eggs, and cornbread for appetizers - everything is delicious!For the entrees, we had French Toast, Shrimp and Grits, and Biscuits and Gravy. We also ordered Chicken and Waffles on the side. The Chicken and Waffles were impressive but the rest are not memorable.The service was not as great as I expected. Our server didn't seem to be in a good mood. The ambiance was okay. Our table had enough space for our food. I would go back for the chicken and Waffles and maybe try something else if ever I'm in the area. Hopefully I get better service next time.

I've been to Hen Quarter twice for brunch. Both times I got the crab cake Benedict. It's not the best Benedict I've ever had but it does the job. I've also had the fried green tomatoes. This is a solid place of you're in Old Town.

The restaurant was really nice and modern. We had a reservation and it was really weird when we arrived. They made it seem like the had no tables and we had to wait to be seated. However, when we're sat upstairs, they had a ton of empty tables. Our waitress was ok, she brought us what we wanted, but she seemed rushed. She made me feel weird for ordering the peach tea cream soda, she described it and her attitude was "like sure if that's what you want". Maybe people are weirded out about that drink. When we had a different server, he was calm and polite. The food was good. We ordered the family style brunch. Tried the deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, and the cornbread. My favorite and unforgettable favorite dish was the fried green tomatoes--so good! We ordered the biscuits and gravy, berry french toast, and shrimp and grits. I liked the gravy, the shrimp and grits had random shrimp tails. I don't know, I wouldn't order that again. The biscuits were dense and not fluffy. The French toast was ok. We also ordered chicken and waffles. That was delicious! I would do go back for chicken and waffles.

Five stars for this spot! The customer service was top-notch, portions were generous, and the bottomless mimosas were a perfect touch. Plus, they went all out with Halloween decorations--my favorite--so extra points for that!The fried chicken and waffles were truly exceptional, served in a portion big enough for two. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, with a flavorful, crispy batter that was just right. The Belgian waffle was light and airy, unlike the usual dense ones, with great flavor to match. I tried the bottomless watermelon mimosa, and it was fantastic; sampling all the flavors was a fun bonus.Can't wait to return--it was everything I'd hoped for! I'm excited to check out the DC location next. And shoutout to Isabella, our amazing waitress; be sure to ask for her!

The food was excellent and the service was good as well. We got the fried and blackend catfish, both were delicious but I think I preferred the fried to the blackened. The food was hot, well seasoned, and came out in a decent amount of time. The service was fine, no complaints, and the upstairs dining area makes for a nice ambiance as you get a nice view of the street and other shops. I'd definitely recommend for anyone looking for a good southern dish!

Very cute place to brunch with friends and family! Everyone was extremely nice and helpful with recommendations for food and drinks. My favorites were the deviled eggs, brussel sprouts and corn bread. We also ordered the shrimp and grits and french toast. I thought the French toast portion would be larger but it was one slice cut in half for two of us. I'm very particular about my grits and wasn't the biggest fan. Overall, I'd come back and try their other fishes. Great price for unlimited food!

A few weeks back I stayed down in The National Harbor celebrating my sister-in-laws birthday with a few people. We had a great night going to Fogo De Chao and the casino and the next morning we wanted to find a brunch spot before we all headed in separate directions. I hit up Yelp for the hail mary and found this spot. My wife likes to put the pressure on me always telling people me being Yelp Elite (though I was stripped this year, after 9 straight because of whatever new system that was put in place this year. I was invited but, got an error when it asked if I accepted my elite status, and after being told things would iron themselves out, it didn't) Either way, after doing some homework we came here and had a great time. We got the family style brunch deal and bruh! This place is a little chaotic, but the food was excellent.The family style brunch is like 31.00 a person, and you can choose 3 starters/ family style dishes at a time unlimited. We had....Deviled Eggs: smoked paprika, bacon, relishFried Green Tomatoes: cornmeal breading, truffled arugula, cajun remouladeSouthern Scramble: bacon, sausage, cheddar, fried green tomatoesBrussel Sprouts: halved brussels, bacon, truffle balsamicCrab Cake Benedict: jumbo lump crabcake, poached eggs, buttermilk biscuit, crawfish hollandaise, breakfast potatoesShrimp & Grits: crawfish, tomatoes, scallions, shrimp broth, chicken sausageBerry French Toast: Vanilla-infused cornflake-crusted challah bread, strawberries, bourbon maple syrup, chantilly creamAll of the food came out plated beautifully. The deviled eggs were so good, that I realized I haven't had any in years. They will now be invited back to the cookout. The fried green tomatoes were also good. I just wish they came with a side of the sauce that was drizzled over them, because it was really good.The southern scramble was probably my least favorite it's really just bacon and sausage cooked into a large portion of eggs with cheese, with 2 fried green tomatoes on the side. No sauce, or anything that would make you want to eat that much eggs ate once. It was just such a contrast from all the flavors in the other dish that it was hard to be impressed by it. I feel like it needed a bread or something else with it.The brussel sprouts are roasted just the way I like, but some thought it was too charred. I could've eaten them all day.The crab cake benedict & shrimp and grits were my two favorites. So much flavor and they don't skimp on the meat at all. Everyone's eyes at the table lit up when these dishes came out, a lot of lip smacking, and head nods of approval.We barely had room for the french toast, but it was also delicious. This whole brunch was a homerun.I wasn't aware that this was a black owned business when we came, but I was happy to be supporting them. You can tell that they really take pride in the food they're serving. My only regret is that I wasn't able to try the fried chicken that I kept seeing people order. By the time I realized that chicken came with the avacado toast it was to late, and we were on the way out.There were a few other large parties around us and everyone seemed to be having a good time. The staff was friendly and helpful, even with how busy this location was and I liked that even with all the big parties it didn't feel crowded. I can't wait to come back again for round two. This location is a true gem!

We came here on a Sunday morning with friends who live in Alexandria. We didn't have reservations but were sat without any wait. The host promptly informed us of a 2 hour max time for the table, which seemed a little odd especially given how many empty tables there were. We weren't there more than an hour, so it was fine.Our friend's son has a milk allergy and we appreciated the server's (I think his. Are was Tristan) attentiveness to helping clarify what was safe. He said the kitchen told him the chicken tenders didn't have milk but we suspected it was buttermilk battered like the other chicken dishes so we took off the coating in an abundance of precaution.We really enjoyed the food and I couldn't believe how big the chicken and waffles portioning was!