The Black Hen Restaurant

The Black Hen Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New Orleans1 review

   1.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Don’t eat here. The kitchen was so backed up that it took forever to be served. The fish was like cardboard.
   

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   Tashia

   Baltimore2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was flavorful, but smaller portions for the price paid. We waited quite a bit of time from the time the check was presented to the time the server came back to complete the transaction. No music in the restaurant that made conversations loud. As usual in Blacksburg, parking was difficult. No on premises parking.
   

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   Michael

   Richmond1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Poor service, kind server, but poor service. The food had no flavor and was overcooked Our tablecloth was a wrinkly mess if you can believe that one. Save your money.
   

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   Christopher

   Raleigh1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   1hr and 35min wait from food order until brought to table. Staff was over worked.
   

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   Jeff

   San Francisco2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Unfortunately this restaurant was a huge disappointment. We had been seated for over an hour before we got our appetizer and then had to wait a long time for our main course. Server apologized several times but it was incredibly slow.
   

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   Benita

   Richmond2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Compared to other restaurants in the area, this is upscale but also a little more expensive. The location is excellent with outdoor space, weather permitting. There is also a decent size private room for large groups. When we arrived there were only 2 or 3 other tables in use but there was a large group in the private area. Unfortunately for us, they put their order in right before we did which pushed ours back and we did have a small wait for our appetizers and a long wait for our entrees. However, this was not the fault of the waitress who couldn't have been more apologetic and offered us drinks by way of compensation. She also brought us a dessert free of charge. Fortunately, we were not in a hurry and were happy to enjoy a relaxed meal. The food was excellent and as someone with dietary restrictions they are very accommodating. For fellow Celiac sufferers, although the kitchen is not dedicated gluten free, I made them aware and am pleased to say I did not have any adverse reactions. Overall, a great experience and we will be back!
   

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   Allen VIP

   Philadelphia6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great evening. Staff was very friendly and attentive.
   

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   Sarah VIP

   Richmond2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Really disappointed in our experience. We ordered apps and one meal. The salad that came with the meal came out with everything else, not first. We waited 40 minutes for any food. 2 of the apps and entree came out. 15 minutes later, we got our caprese. Then, we noticed a piece of chicken from the chicken kabob was raw. The meal had been eaten. I wasn’t asking to get a free meal or anything. I let the server know. She could have cared less. I said, you should let the cook know the chicken was undercooked. The server walked off, brought back the bill. That was it. No manager or chef apology, free desert, even a “thanks for letting me know, we will address it! “. Poor service. Slow service, food is average. Wanted it to be a better experience.
   

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   Michael

   Charlotte23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely semi fine dining restaurant right near campus. Steak, seafood, great apps. Service was excellent. We might go back again tonight!
   

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    Russell

    Charlotte21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Expert and attentive wait staff, excellent food. Black Hen is on the short short list of best restaurants in Blacksburg, VA. the perfect place for a celebratory dinner.
    

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