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Hen Quarter Prime, Washington, DC

Hen Quarter Prime

4.5 (197)
$31 to $50
Southern
2121 First St SW, Washington, DC 20024

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Hen Quarter Prime brings elevated southern cuisine to the waterfront in Southwest D.C. The dinner menu features southern classics like Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Shrimp & Grits while showcasing an amazing steak selection staring our Tomahawk Ribeye from Creekstone Farms. The star of Saturday and Sunday brunch is the GRANDE BRUNCH BUFFET with a showstopping chilled seafood bar, carving stations, charcuterie stations, bottomless mimosas, bloody mary bars & more! We offer discounted validated parking and valet parking daily.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Two gorgeous private dining rooms are available for bookings. Seating up to 25 guests. Reach out to Josiana Mason at josiana.mason@thompsonrestaurants.com

Experiences

  • Legs & Let Loose

    $69.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Thursday & Friday night from 4 PM to close for Bottomless Snow Crab Legs! Enjoy all-you-can-eat crab, fresh cornbread, draft beer, sangria, and Jim Beam Old Fashioneds. Kick off your weekend with a feast you won't want to miss! A la carte menu also available. This is a two hour dining experience.
  • Wings & Whiskey

    Multiple dates available
    Wing it Wednesdays just got legendary. Join us every Wednesday for unlimited bone-in wings paired with Jim Beam Old Fashioneds in a two-hour $39 flavor-packed experience. Our full à la carte menu is also available.
  • Plated and Poured w/ Wild Turkey & Russel Reserve

    Jun 20, 2025 only
    Join us for a four course pairing experience featuring Summer inspired southern cuisine like Bourbon-peach bruschetta, Bourbon and peach glazed pork chops paired with Russel Reserve and Wild Turkey cocktails

What 197 people are saying

Hen Quarter Prime 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hen Quarter Prime excels in delivering a "beautiful ambiance" and "delicious food," making it a top brunch spot in DC. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "impeccable" attention from staff like Erica and Ashley. Enjoy a "chic venue," "waterfront views," and a "vibrant atmosphere" for an unforgettable dining experience.
197 Reviews
  1. Abraham

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dining experience, this time on patio and it was a terrific day for it.

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  2. Nigel VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Need to do something about all the flies/insects on the back patio….

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  3. Jasmine

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the view. Our waiter was a little slow on bringing out our drinks and water.. but my and my boo will definitely be back before summer is over the crab legs were bomb…eggs are powered eggs 🤮 trash… everything else was pretty good

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  4. Martha

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Service! Celebrate my daughter's birthday

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  5. Jordan

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was super charming and attentive. The portions were well beyond expectation. I had the quarter chicken and immediately knew I would have leftovers. The fried chicken is seasoned! Whatever their spice blend is, its great. The Mac n cheese is ok. Its not soul food mac n cheese, but it's good. I liked that its location feels removed from all the hustle and bustle. I think it aided in the ambience being mellow and versus chaotic and loud. The decor is nice. The table placements in the front are very close. It was fairly empty cause I got there around 730, but during peak hours I could imagine it feeling cramped. That side car special is dangerous. The best kind of danger though. They are not stingy with their pours. From my experience, the only critique is the cornbread. It tastes great but it was dry and a bit mealy without that butter. I'd rather it was more moist because that'd be a lot of butter on top of an already big meal.

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  6. Viola

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Will return again. Corey was our server, he was amazing.

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  7. Darryl

    Baltimore / Maryland15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome cutomer service from the staff. Our waitress was awesome

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  8. natalie

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was amazing. Everything tastes great and they keep the brunch full. Erica was a great server and the atmosphere wasn’t too crazy like other brunches. Def like the more subdued ambiance and loved the pink napkins!!

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  9. David

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. The food was amazing. While everything was great the crawfish cake with fennel salad was sublime. They did a really great job pairing the cocktails with the individual courses. I hesitated to go because I’m not a huge fan of tequila (it was one of their poured and plated events) but we went. It was fantastic. Service was attentive and professional.

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  10. Allen

    Washington DC9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    5 Stars – A Hidden Brunch Gem! I wasn’t even aware that Hen Quarter was serving brunch all day. I was expecting to order and try several different dishes, but I’m so glad I stumbled upon it! The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. From the chicken and waffles to the shrimp and grits, every dish had that perfect Southern comfort vibe. The waitress Erica was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed yet vibrant. It’s safe to say I’ve found a new favorite brunch spot. Highly recommend checking it out—you won’t be disappointed! This was definitely a much better experience than the one I recently had at the Old Town location on my birthday.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hen Quarter Prime

2121 First St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Washington
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Two gorgeous private dining rooms are available for bookings. Seating up to 25 guests. Reach out to Josiana Mason at josiana.mason@thompsonrestaurants.com
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