Hen Quarter Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Hen Quarter, a vibrant Southern bar experience located in the heart of Alexandria, VA. Here, you'll discover a menu rich in tradition and flavor, showcasing classic dishes with a modern twist. Start your day with the Skillet Cornbread, perfectly paired with honey butter, or indulge in the decadent Crab Cake Benedict for brunch. For lunch, savor the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich or the hearty Cajun Gumbo, each brimming with bold flavors.
The warmth and hospitality at Hen Quarter extend beyond the menu; the venue is wheelchair accessible and offers a casual, trendy atmosphere perfect for groups and families. With outdoor seating and a full bar, it’s an ideal spot to unwind on weekends with friends. And let’s not forget the amazing Happy Hour specials that elevate the dining experience! Join the fun at Hen Quarter, where Southern charm and culinary excellence meet.
HQ Brunch Offerings
Skillet Cornbread
traditional carolina corn meal, honey butter
Deviled Eggs
smoked paprika, bacon, relish
Fried Green Tomatoes
cornmeal breading, truffled arugula, cajun remoulade
Brussel Sprouts
halved brussels, bacon, truffle balsamic
Caesar
romaine, creamy garlic dressing, asiago croutons
Grilled Carolina Jerk Bites
ribeye, jerk seasoning, cucumbers, wasabi ranch
Warm Biscuits
Southern Scramble
bacon, sausage, cheddar, fried green tomatoes
Berry French Toast
vanilla-infused cornflake-crusted challah bread, strawberries, bourbon maple syrup, chantilly cream
Avocado Toast
waffle challah, red wine onions, diced eggs, avocado, tomatoes, herb-infused dressing
Biscuits and Gravy
pork sausage, sage gravy, buttermilk biscuits
Pork Belly and Eggs
bourbon-brown sugar pork belly, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes
HQ Breakfast
3 scrambled eggs, ham steak, breakfast potatoes, buttermilk biscuit, honey butter
Crab Cake Benedict
jumbo lump crabcake, poached eggs, buttermilk biscuit, crawfish hollandaise, breakfast potatoes
Shrimp and Grits
crawfish, tomatoes, scallions, shrimp broth, chicken sausage
Brussels
Grits
Mac'n Cheese
Potato Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Country Biscuits
Collards
Bowl of Fruit
Cajun Gumbo
chicken sausage, grilled chicken, fried okra, holy trinity, rice
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
nashville hot sauce, coleslaw, pickles, comeback sauce
Smash Burger
onions, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, comeback sauce
Short Rib Sandwich
braised short rib, fried onion, muenster cheese, bbq, applewood bacon, buttery brioche
Crabcake Sandwich
lettuce, tomato, remoulade
1/4 Bird
Chicken & Waffles
2 piece chicken
Lobster Mac'n Cheese
lobster, cavatappi, tillamook cheddar, gruyere
Cajun Lobster Ravioli
lobster, cajun crawfish sauce
Lunch Sampler
1/2 catfish, 1 piece boneless fried chicken thighs, collrds, cornbread
HQ Friday Lunch Offerings
The Rub-Offerings
The Fricken Good
pickle chips, lettuce, tomato, buttermilk herb ranch, warm brioche
Cubano-Oh-Na-Na
baked ham, smoked pull pork, swiss cheese, jalapeo pickle chips, whole grain aioli, warm brioche
Nashville Hot Chicken
slathered in nashville hot sauce, mustard coleslaw, pickle chips, comeback sauce, warm brioche
The Lady Marmalade
red onion marmalade, smoked bacon, white cheddar, honey mustard, warm brioche
The Feta James
lemon dressed arugula, whipped dill feta, pickled peppers, warm brioche
Waf Waf Chicky Chicky
corn cheddar waffle bun, smoked bacon, maple aioli, corn relish
Harvest Szn
spring mix, shaved brussels sprouts, chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, spiced pumpkin seeds, cider vinaigrette
The Corn Cobain
romaine, avocado, cherry tomato, bacon, hard boiled egg, roasted corn salad, bleu cheese, herb croutons, buttermilk ranch
The Big Caesar Caesar
chopped romaine, grated parmesan, caesar dressing, herb croutons
The Hoppin' John Bowl
smoked bacon, white rice, black eyed peas cooked with garlic, peppers, onions, celery, topped with crispy quinoa crunch
The Stamos Bowl
romaine, kalamata olives, cucumber, grape tomato, capers, pepperoncini, feta, crispy quinoa crunch, lemon oregano vinaigrette
Quarter Bird
breast + wing OR leg + thigh
Half Bird
breast, wing, leg + thigh
Tenders
3 jumbo tenders
The Bucket
whole bird (8 pcs) served with two large sides
Loaded Wedge Salad
buttermilk ranch, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bacon, cucumbers
Caesar Salad
romaine, creamy garlic dressing, asiago croutons
Arugula Salad
arugula, strawberries, raisins, red onions, blood-orange dressing
HQ Dinner Starters & Salads
HQ Dinner Mains
Chicken and Waffles
4 piece bone-in fried chicken, honey butter, maple bourbon syrup
Braised Short Ribs
tomato, red wine demi, mashed potatoes
BBQ Shrimp
Catfish
blackened or fried - cheesy grits, cajun crawfish sauce
Roasted Organic Half Chicken
half roasted organic chicken with 2 sides
Seafood Cajun Diavolo
linguine, lobster, jumbo shrimp, cajun cream sauce, tomatoes
Branzino
champagne lemon-caper beurre blanc, seaonal vegetables
Steak Frites
flat-iron steak, fries, seasonal veggies