When everyone who just dined at this restaurant, asks each other, "how does this place stay in business?" when offering such a good deal for all you can eat crab legs and all you can drink. You know it was a solid meal and the experience was excellent! We had a special occasion, and we all came out for all you can eat crab legs. All you can eat cornbread and all you can drink. The alcoholic beverages were limited to Jim beam old-fashioned, red or white sangria, and a limited draft beer select selection. For all you can drink, you would usually expect a water down lower quality beverage, however, that was not the case. The old-fashioned were very well made. The red sangria was decadent and not overly sweet. And the draft beer was a good old draft beer. Caroline was our server. She was absolutely excellent. She was attentive, polite patient with us. Always making sure we were all taken care of. She helped make our meal even better. The decor of this restaurant is very high class. Visually it's very well, appointed with table, linens, cloth, napkins, and cohesive color scheme. With the decor, high-quality drinks and the high-quality food we were more than happy to pay the $70 for all you can eat and drink. I highly recommend this place. I have to make sure to come back sooner than later. read more

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I visited for the Mother's Day brunch, and I'll start by saying the atmosphere was beautiful. I loved the decor, the music playing, and the hostess stand was warm and friendly. Unfortunately, that's where the experience started to go downhill. The food itself was good, but the service from Jordan honestly put a damper on the afternoon. On such a busy holiday, I understand things can get hectic, but we constantly had to ask for basic things like water and for our dirty dishes to be cleared, and the service was extremely slow and inattentive. I ordered pancakes from the menu. I waited nearly 30 minutes for pancakes because certain menu items apparently had to be ordered separately. And I had to ask about them twice. He keep blaming the kitchen, but I honestly think that it was him. To make matters worse, Jordan spilled water on my daughter's food and on the floor. His shirt was also visibly dirty with food and water stains on the front, which was not the most professional appearance. From where we were seated, we could also see him taking several breaks while the restaurant was busy. I didn't want to complain in the moment because my children planned this outing for me, and I didn't want to put a damper on the afternoon. But for me, service really makes or breaks a restaurant experience. And respectfully, some people are meant to be servers and some people are not. Serving may just not be Jordan's strength. He seemed overwhelmed, extremely slow, and honestly confused for most of our visit. And they were adding 20% gratuity automatically. He did not deserve 20% AT all! He soured my Mother's Day experience which was truly unfortunate. The food and ambiance were there -- the service unfortunately was not. A different server would have made this a five star experience. read more

Hen Quarter Prime - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Let's start with the good, the ambience is super cute, pink decor, I love, and great views and location; service is pretty good- we sat at the bar- however I hate to give this place a subpar review but a real foodie has to come thru and give you the real...the fried chicken was a no it was dry and tasted old. The Brussel sprouts were delicious we got them without pork, super delicious and flavorful. The oysters Rockefeller was really good as well as the steak and fries. Collard greens were flavorless. The fried green tomatoes were bland, just tasted straight cornmeal not a lick of seasoning: the deviled eggs were pretty good as well, also got those without the bacon and enjoyed them. The black eyed peas were decent as well. Lastly, the cornbread was good it tasted like cake. Overall I guess people come here for the specials like the unlimited $69 crab legs. Would I come back maybe but it's definitely not at the top of my list. read more

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We came here for a family brunch on a Sunday morning. The brunch buffet was set up in kind of a weird way: some of the stuff you just go to the buffet and grab it, while other stuff you have to order from the server. The best thing we had was the avocado toast, which is one of the things you had to order from the server. The items on the actual buffet, it was fairly average. Our server, Ashley, was very nice and did a great job taking care of our needs. Two other things I wanted to make note of: This is not the easiest place to get to. There really isn't any public transportation that comes near there, so you have to drive your own vehicle or take a rideshare, unless you want to walk quite a distance from the nearest Metro stop. The other thing is that the music they were playing in the restaurant was quite loud. I generally like having music playing in the background, but this was loud enough that it was making it difficult to talk to the other people at our table. read more

This restaurant has a lot of specials - like all you can eat in the evenings. When we walked in, there was no one to greet us. We stood at the front, even though the restaurant was fairly empty, and then around the corner a guy came and saw us eventually. The server didn't know the menu very well. She suggested some items and they weren't as promised. The music was super loud, too loud for the number of people. read more

I went to Hen Quarter to celebrate my birthday. They staff were welcoming (Kiki and our server B was great!) I loved their weekly deals and they tasted amazing. Would definitely recommend the steak and old bay wings! read more

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One of the only restaurants in this particular area so we visited for happy hour. Very nicely decorated inside and it seems quite spacious- I need to come back for their brunch. I got the smash burger which came out at the wrong temp at first but was quickly remedied. I cannot remember what I had to drink but it was delicious. A pricier happy hour. The waiter was very pleasant. read more

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I'd only been to Hen Quarter in Old Town for brunch, so I wasn't sure what to expect here but this location did not disappoint. A few friends and I came for happy hour on a Thursday and were pleasantly surprised to find a bottomless snow crab legs + cocktails deal for $69. Absolute steal. Pro tip: come hungry, because they keep the crabs coming out hot and fresh. Our waiter was friendly and efficient, making sure everything flowed smoothly. We added a few sides: cornbread, fries, mushrooms, and collards... all solid. The drink options were great, too: beer, mimosas, sangria, house champagne, and even a Jim Beam Old Fashioned, which you could mix and match throughout the night. The space itself is huge, which makes it great for groups. The only downside is parking if there's a Nats game (like the night we went), be prepared for limited or pricey options. Bonus: they had live music, and when I say the band and lead singer put on a show, they had the whole place moving. By the time we left at 9:30, people were up dancing and singing along. The lead singer was giving birthday shoutouts to those celebrating. All around, a fun night and definitely worth it. read more

Hen Quarter Prime - Snow crab legs - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came to celebrate for a friend's birthday. We booked a private room and our server Regina was great. The room was very nicely decorated and well light, only thing I would wish is that we could play our own music due to the restaurant music jumping around. The brunch is buffet style and anything they do not serve on the buffet, you order by telling your server. One downside for me was that the buffet is not off to the side instead it is in the middle of the dining room, so you have to walk past peoples chairs and try not to bump them walking to and from the buffet. read more

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We made reservations on a hoilday expecting it to be busy but 3 servers and 6 tables at the best. It had a select menu which we were unaware of but understood brunch was all we could order. Our waiter was kind and provided basic level of service. However drink and food items were order but never provided. But having to remind him was frustrating to say the least. Food was luke warm nothing was hot. LET ME BE CLEAR...I love the Hen Quarter brand and this was not the standard service or quality I normally receive. Great idea to place this higher end establishment in the thriving new area in DC. But on this day was underwhelming. read more

Dined at this restaurant while visiting D.C. Unfortunately, I totally forgot to take a picture of the food. We ordered the deviled eggs appetizer which were good. I was craving pasta so I ordered the Seafood Cajun Diavalo. Unfortunately, the pasta was underwhelming. It came out pretty watered down and tasteless. They took it back and returned with pasta that wasn't as watery but still lacked flavor. My friend ordered the Shrimp & Grits and she devoured the dish. No complaints there. Service was great from start to finish. I would have given more than three stars if the pasta had been prepared properly. read more

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Incredible food options and the service was amazing. I will be back because the vibe, food, and atmosphere was amazing!!

I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the food offering. This place is located in SW DC by the Riverfront building. First it is difficult to find because the address will take you to the other side of the building which you will need to walk around to the entrance. Sunday brunch was $70 per person all you can eat with a good seafood spread but it is a bit early for seafood. When we got there, the buffet for chicken, carving station, etc does not have a lot of food. The dessert was not great. I ordered a veggie omelette and even that was not tasty. The food quality is poor and server was not attentive. Ambiance is nice and comfortable. Noise level is manageable. read more

OMG This Restaurant gives the best Service I was greeted by the manager Lisa very friendly person My server was Natalie it was her first week here the food was amazing and the atmosphere was great nice music playing I got the brunch it was so fresh the price is very reasonable the biscuits are freshly made hot OMG I'm giving this Restaurant a 10 very clean Restaurant and Bathroom absolutely amazing Restaurant I will be back soon Thank you Lisa and Natalie read more

Ray was slamtastic! She was kind, attentive and proactive when it came to my entire party of 8! To have been in training, she must have experience, elsewhere! Ray is easily on the fast-track to management as she understands what the customer needs and wants! I look forward to telling all my friends about Ray! 10 out of 5 stars, easily! read more

I came here for the first time yesterday and the restaurant was just Beautiful. We asked the manager i believe her name was Ana if there was Happy Hour and i let her know that this was my first time there, she showed so much great service and there was a Dj present as well foe a wonderful evening after work. After we were seated our Server Brian was the best the Peach Lemon Drop was the best! Brian was very patient with us and knowledgeable in regards to the whole menu! I will definitely be back Great Job Hen Quarter in DC!! read more

Two words: Hidden Gem. Located off the beaten path, this place is flooded with charm and class. A cozy fireplace in the dining room really creates a cozy feeling. The food menu includes all of your southern staples. The blackened catfish and grits were excellent. I'm looking forward to come back and exploring the rest of the menu. read more

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Ok I went here to check out the Wednesday wing and whiskey special. This place was so pretty and clean. The staff were friendly, informative and attentive. They have a really good menu. With this Wednesday special it is a 2 hour limited and you can't take anything home, which was no problem because the staff is attentive, so the wings and drinks were flowing. My friend order the Brussels sprouts, something i normally don't eat but she said try them and they were really good. The cornbread tasted amazing. Wings so good i definitely will be back. I was also amazed with the portions, way more than I expected. Well worth the drive. read more

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Food was amazing, the service was great, and the ambiance was US, chill calm and collected. We had the best experience even though the lemon pepper was a little too overpowering, they made it right no questions. The food the food was absolutely delicious! I had the steak my wife had the famous chicken both were delicious. The Mac and cheese, perfect. All in all it was the most great experience . Ayanna our server was very helpful and attentive when we first arrived. Get the bottomless drinks it's so worth it. We will definitely be back! read more

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We kicked off the New Year at this restaurant's New Year's Eve event, and what a start it was! It was bustling, and we did experience a notable wait for both seating (even with a reservation) and initial service--about 45+ minutes before a server greeted our table. However, we totally understood given the busy night but I still feel it was unacceptable. Our server was incredibly sweet and friendly, doing her best to make up for lost time. The restaurant was bustling with people and even had a live band and performance going on during the night which made for a very nice atmosphere. I jumped on their New Year's all-you-can-drink whiskey special. It was a great promotion, and the whiskey itself wasn't bad at all. For starters, we had the Fried Green Tomatoes. They were perfectly crispy with just the right amount of tang. While I prefer a thicker cut, these were still very good. The cornbread is a favorite of mine, came out piping hot and buttery. Our main courses were equally satisfying. The Catfish and Grits featured perfectly crispy, well-seasoned catfish and wonderfully creamy grits. The portion was fair for the price, though we could have used a bit more of that delicious crawfish sauce. We also tried the Steak Frites, with the steak cooked to a perfect medium as requested, and the chimichurri sauce was absolutely delicious. Everything was seasoned well; no complaints there! Overall, the slow service got us off to a bad start but by the end of the night things got better and made for a memorable experience, and I'm looking forward to returning. read more

Hen Quarter Prime - Fried Green Tomatoes - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

poor service. we made reservations to eat before a DC United gam. when we arrived no one was at the reception. after about 5+ minutes we found the greeter and were seated. One seated we waited 15 minutes with no one coming by our table to take our order. We decided to leave at that point. the restaurant was not busy just a couple of other tables with customer. read more

Had a great experience at Hen Quarter today with some friends catching up for brunch. the venue offers a nice variety of foods that is endless for only $45! The staff are friendly and very attentive! Crystal in particular is amazing! Very kind and responsive to needs of patron! read more

Alexa play Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight, for my non R&B lovers play Who do you think you are by The Haywood's. The funny part of this brunch was that my partner in crime was excited to make up our previous Sunday brunch spot with Hen Quarter Prime. He always picks the best places and last Sunday was less desirable. So here we were! A new "hot spot". Parking was nightmare. We circled and circled around looking like two thieves casing the area. Finally lucky him, he found a spot. Thank goodness he's always early! It was the street parking or valet. Entrance, cute little entrance, super nice host. We asked for outside dining to enjoy the rest of this good DC weather! We got seated down. No menus were given to us but the host told us about the brunch option. We waited about 5 minutes for our server who never came but someone else did to take our drink order. Brunch was obviously the thing to do! We asked the nice man if we could just order with him verses waiting on our waitress. He said sure, we placed our order, got up and went to the buffet style area. The buffet was small and packed like sardines, luckily patrons were nice. A big guy ran into me, I almost threw my whole plate of food on a woman but thank goodness I was able to catch what could have been a disaster for her outfit, hair and day! She was sweet and said she was grateful I caught my plate. We came back to an empty table, still no drinks. No water, nothing. We had eaten most of our meal when our $10 bottle of champagne finally arrived. I don't complain but I told my handsome to just send it back because our plates were almost empty. He's a super patient person, so he said it was fine. Our waitress finally came over and appeared to be high or maybe just real "groovy". I'm not sure how to explain her. Nice but something was off. She was our waitress but might as well not have been because the guy assisted us more. Drinks came about 30 minutes later. After observing the cheap bottle of champagne we were given, my handsome explained to the waiter that he saw their website and it specifically said that unlimited mimosas were included into the brunch menu price. He explained they just had opened, made a mistake on the menu and corrected the hand held menus. But not on the website. Let's just say we eat and brunch, we have money (the both of us), we don't mind spending $200-$500 on a meal, we do it often. However, he chose this place over a better spot because of the price point. Is this place worth it? I'm going to give kudos where it's due. The food was good but lukewarm. The spread was decent but not worth the price point. The unlimited mimosas as an add on, robbery. Like serious robbery. A $10 bottle? Queues music: Alexa volume 4, Who do you think you are? We had one bottle. $10 was the normal retail price. $29 dollars each person for unlimited mimosas and a guaranteed headache from your cheap bottle, um. No gracias! Would I come back? Maybe for dinner but if I never came back, I'm GOOD! Let's get into it! Waffle - Best thing to get! Eggs- Good! Bacon - Fried hard fans you'll love! Crab legs- Full of flavor! Cajun Pasta - Delicious Potatoes- Yummers Greens- Decent Green Bean Casserole- Eh Champagne - Hard Pass Overall Hen Quarter Prime is decent food wise. They are like that date you think has it all together only to find out he lied on his profile. He's not 6 foot, he's got it going on but ew that one lie is Deceitful. I've lost trust. You had me and all you needed to do was impress me once. Hopefully they get their kinks worked out. Perhaps they need to reevaluate the buffet area. Not sure the restaurant is set up for that. Oh and please update your website. Sighs. Well Yelpies, hope your visit is better than mine. Hugs read more

Hen Quarter Prime - The real menu! We got swindled! Smh - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Out of my friends, I'm more likely to go with the flow than most, but where I don't waiver is with service. Arrived on a Tuesday for HH. The menu had good options. I asked for a specific liquor. They didn't have it. My one friend asked for an old fashioned. They didn't have ice. Y'all, they wanted to serve an old fashioned with crushed ice. What made things worse, was that all we got were excuses and the worst of them was, "...this is a Black establishment!" Huh? So because it's Black-owned, you didn't prepare ice? The waiter had no idea what kind of oysters they were serving and while the wings were tasty, my friend's stomach wasn't right after leaving. This wasn't my first time here and I love the space and the patio vibes, but this is likely my last time. read more

Food from brunch buffet was cold. French toast was hard. Biscuits were dry. Steak was a cheap cut someone said like liver which is spot on. And it came from the kitchen Luke warm. Chicken tasted like a refrigerator. Service was slow and uninspiring. Why wouldn't you ask a table of 5 if they all were eating crabs and shrimp. Also crabs tasted watered down. then get mad when we shared. You never asked ! This place is way over hyped. Do not fall for the trap. read more

I went to Hen Quarter Prime for the Patrón Tequila event, and it was my first time visiting. Overall, it didn't disappoint. The ambiance was intimate and inviting. I enjoyed the pre-fixe menu and the drinks, but there were a couple of drawbacks. The chicken they served was way too salty, I couldn't eat it. Also, the Patrón pours were pretty stingy for a tequila focused event. Service could've been better too. It took a long time to get the server's attention, though I'll chalk that up to the crowd, being that it was a large event. On a high note, the crawfish crab cake was incredible. That needs to become a regular item on the menu. I even wished I could've ordered one to go. All in all, I plan to go back. I'm definitely looking forward to their Uncle Nearest event. You'll see me there. read more

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When it comes to brunch and bottomless this is the place to be. The food is amazing the service was impeccable as they keep the drinks coming, and it's a nice restaurant. Saturday and Sunday brunch is a must here and they also have different specials on different days of the week. read more

I really enjoyed Hen Quarter. On Fridays they do bottomless crab legs, cornbread, bourbon, wine and beer for 2 hrs for $69 pp. The food was good and the service was fantastic. Our server Jay was extremely attentive and gave great recommendations. The refills on the crab legs and cornbread came out very quickly and the drinks were very strong. The restaurant itself was also very nice, right on the water with outdoor seating as well. They have daily specials and a bottomless brunch on the weekends. read more

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Don't fall into their ig gimmick.. what they post on socials is not what you get. Not even flavored. Looks like a quick toss and make food read more

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Spent Saturday morning here with my foodie wife. Company, beyond words. Atmosphere, A+, on the ​Potomac, nice view, nice vibe, nice venue, service, A+, waitress, Erika, outstanding, our first time, and she was pleasant, and attentive, food, B+ needs a little work to get to 5 stars, unlimited old fashioned helps. Overall, looking forward to spring and summer brunch at Hen Quarter. read more

A brotha got a new schedule at work right. So I'm now able to go to BRUNCH!! Have y'all noticed that I don't really hit up brunch spots? Well...I'm changing that!! First up...Hen Quarter!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @henquarter . Location Reviewed: 2121 First St. S.W., Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: *See Website* https://www.henquarter.com . Items Reviewed: * I got The Grande Brunch Buffet for $70* My 1st Plate included (pork bacon, turkey sausage, fried chicken, grits, scrambled eggs, shrimp, honey butter, waffles, & French toast). STAMP the toast, grits, waffles, bacon!! Fluffy toast, & waffles, creamy grits, & the bacon was bacon'n!! The Chicken, sausage, & eggs...LIKE THAT!! Crispy chicken, fluffed eggs, & tasty sausage!! Their Gumbo (with sausage, chicken, rice, & okra). LIKE THAT!! Well sauced broth, and meaty!! My 2nd Plate (with Mac n cheese, collard greens, brisket, jambalaya, a deviled egg, home fries, string beans, & crab legs). STAMP the legs, brisket, potatoes, & beans!! ALL well seasoned, & tasty!! The collards, jambalaya, & deviled egg...LIKE THAT. Leafy not too salty collards, and a filling jambalaya, & egg. The Mac n cheese....DELICIOUS. Good, just needed more flavor. My Dessert Plate (with a strawberry, & lemon cheesecake, banana pudding, 3 macarons, & a cheese danish pastry). STAMP all of these!! Rich, sweet, a treat at the end of brunch!! Their Watermelon Breeze Mocktail (with watermelon, cucumber, mint tea, & a ginger syrup $9). STAMP!! Refreshing, & palate cleansing!! Their Peachy Lemon Drop (with peachy moonshine, & a lemon martini $16). STAMP!! Lemony, & strong!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy. . Parking: Deccnt with valet, Rough on the street. . Music: YouTube-Backyard Band Pocket . Recommendations: Go, it's worth it. Put something nice on! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Super friendly staff. Portions are generous. Pasta Diablo was pretty but overcooked. Margarita was tasty. Private rooms can accommodate 12 but very snug. Super trendy upscale vibe in upcoming neighborhood in the navy yard. I'd return. read more

I finally had a chance to check out their brunch. You definitely want to make a reservation during peak times. My group dropped the ball on the resy, but we were able to get a few seats at the bar. Not only was the food good, but the service at the bar was really good. Our bartender made us drinks to match our tastes and she did a great job. We all loved them. They do offer an unlimited option, but none of us wanted to go that route on the day we went. I gave them 4 stars instead of 5 because the dessert section wasn't that great. They definitely could use some improvements in that department. With that being said, it is still a great brunch that will go into the rotation. read more

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I planned an event here for my sister's wedding. It was just enough room and the decor in the private room were spectacular. Not too much not too less just right. The restaurant has a lot of seating indoor and outdoor. I've been to the location in VA only so I thought it would've been similar in decor. Anyways: speaking with Josiana via phone, text and email she was great. I had a little hiccup afterwards but the GM Lisa and Josiana handle it very well. Bob was great as well and very accommodating the day of the brunch! Only thing our server needed more assistance but she tried her best! Now to the food! The food was amazing! We went brunch which is $70.00 pp not including taxes and everything else. The brunch was amazing. I wish I was able to eat more I only had two plates. The grits were my favorite. You can order omelettes but didn't find out until later. They have waffle station and they were great. The seafood selection was incredible and fresh. They had crab legs, oysters, mussels, and more. Omg the Peachy Lemon Drop baby was just what I needed. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. I will definitely go back by myself . read more

Hen Quarter Prime - Peachy Lemon Drop - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yesterday , I had Sunday brunch. This upscale dining spot offers a sophisticated Southern hospitality experience. This restaurant, offers a robust selection including a seafood spread , carving station, made to order omelettes, pancakes, and waffles. There was also a bagel and waffle bar. The crab legs were everything to me. The collard greens, deviled eggs, fried chicken, and Banana pudding were my favorites. The brunch buffet area was a little tight. The service was amazing! Our servers Lala and Princess were very professional, efficient, and made for a great experience. We even met the managers , Lisa and Bobby. They have a private room that can hold up to 25. This is a great date spot, girls outing, or gathering with family. FYI- Brunch was very pricey !!!! Over $200 for 2 people. Bottomless mimosas is $29 per person . Also, make a reservation when there is no game as parking is limited or you can valet. read more

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Very nice ambiance, friendly staff and the waiters provide good recommendations. We had specialty items for a special event, so I can't speak on the standard menu. Gauging from the steak and seafood options we had, they prepare food well with a good seasoned palette. Vallet parking available and there's a garage close by. I recommend calling ahead just in case the standards change regarding the discount applied to the garage. read more

Hen Quarter Prime - Seabass - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place was amazing! Came here for DC restaurant drink. Got there super early so I sat at the bar. The bartender was so nice and made some great espresso martinis. He was so great that when my friend arrived we decided to stay at the bar instead of taking a table for our reservation. I ordered the chicken, collards and Mac and cheese. EVERYTHING was good! Zero complaints! I will definitely be back. This place is a great spot for girls catch up, a date, or just a solo dinner date. read more

Hen Quarter Prime - Espresso martini! - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I dined at Hen Quarter Prime on its opening night. I ordered the Brussels Sprouts, Shrimp and Grits, Cheesecake, and a Peach Lemon Drop. The shrimp and grits were flavorful! Unfortunately, the entree and dessert took a long time to arrive, but my server was very apologetic. This might have been partly due to it being the first night. The restaurant offers metered street parking nearby, and there's a nice outdoor patio overlooking the water, though I chose to dine indoors due to the humidity. The interior is beautifully decorated and spacious, and I had the chance to tour some of the dedicated event space, which can accommodate up to 80 guests. The staff was hospitable. Overall, my experience was mixed, but the ambiance and service showed promise. read more

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Anna is absolutely AAMAZING! We love the live music & all you can eat crablegs on Thursday. But nothing is better than ANNA

This restaurant is located in Buzzards Point walking distance from Audi Field. Had brunch - service was great food was okay. Whatever you do, avoid the $45 all you can eat brunch and order from the à la carte menu instead. The meager brunch buffet sounds good in theory but is average - both in presentation and taste. read more