The Black Hen Restaurant

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   Russell

   Charlotte

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   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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   Reily

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 February 2025

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

   Food was cooked perfectly aside from the risotto being slightly overcooked. The ambience was quiet and slightly cozy and overall very comfortable. The service started off rocky but improved as the waiter was more comfortable talking with us, he seemed to be inexperienced serving but overall the service was good. I will definitely come back for more fantastic food as there are very few restaurants in the area with this level of quality and attention to detail with their food.
   

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   Brad

   VIP

   New York City

   16 reviews

   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on 11 January 2025

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

   Food was outstanding, best popcorn ever to kick off dinner. Great service, really enjoyed the experience
   

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   James

   Washington DC

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 December 2024

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

   We reallly want to see this restaurant to succeed but fear it will not unless some changes are made. For the price we suggest you visit Our Daily Bread and 622. Prices are about the same but they offer bread and or vegetables. The shrimp appetizer was perfect as were the lamb chops The salmon was overdone but the leek sauce fine.. Rice and a few vegetables would have finished the dish. The cosmo drink should have been colder. The waiter was very nice. The dessert was good! Add a few inexpensive decorations to spruce things up. Looking into the bar area was depressing. We eat out a lot and enjoy a smaller restaurant with a varied menu. We hope you are successful.
   

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   John

   VIP

   Richmond

   8 reviews

   2.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 18 December 2024

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

   Nice server. Portions half of what they were 3 weeks ago Has really worsened over the last year Won’t be returning
   

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   Buzz

   Western NC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 December 2024

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

   Delicious, beautifully presented . Service polite, friendly and fun.
   

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   Jacque

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

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

   The Black Hen is a true gem tucked right in the middle of Va Tech's campus but it didn't feel like it. The food was excellent, the service was the best we have had and they were very accommodating. We had a mini celebration at the table and they were so excited for us. It was memorable and I would recommend this location for anyone who loves the upscale but casual feel with a personal touch. The food was amazing.
   

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   Dave

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 November 2024

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

   There were 4 of us and all entrées were excellent. We also had 2 appetizers, which were also excellent. Looking forward to going back.
   

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   Matthew

   New York City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 November 2024

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

   This place is POORLY POORLY run. No organization whatsoever. The hostess and manager looked confused when we showed up as they were scrambling to seat people. We had reservations for 8pm originally, called to ask for 7:30pm instead, was told yes, "we'll see you at 7:30". We arrive and hostess tablet showed 8pm...never changed. So we sat there till almost 8 to get seated. Which brings me to that fiasco. They bring us into the back area to be seated and our table has all empty drink glasses on it. Never cleaned up. Note: Busser: A busser's role is to set and clear tables at a restaurant to ensure that each guest has a clean and consistent experience. They remove used dishes from tables, re-set tables between parties Then.....OUR TABLE TOP WAS WOBBLY AF! And no, we weren't going to ask if they can swap it out because that would've either taken forever or they had no tables available so we dealt with it. And yes, my son ordered a Margarita and at one point, he put it down and 5 seconds later, 1/2 of it poured out onto tablecloth from the wobble. SERVICE? ABSOLUTLEY HORRIBLE!! After getting seated, it took almost 20 minutes for our waiter (who acted like it was his 1st day on the job) to finally come over asking if we'd like any drinks. We gave our order and 15 minutes later.....possibly 20....and after I complained to a fellow waiter of the delay....we got our drinks. He then took our order for appetizer and dinner. ONCE AGAIN....about 20-25 minutes went by until we got our appetizer!! WE'RE THERE ALREADY ALMOST AN HOUR AND WE HAVEN'T EVEN ORDERED DINNER!!! Finally we place our dinner order and as you can guess...another 30 minutes! Oh, we were told the delay was because ONE OF OUR DINNERS WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER PARTY!!! SUMMARY: Food was decent, service was horrible. SKIP THIS PLACE, NOT WORTH TIME, WAIT to eat ok food. P.S...Walking out, another party, we met arriving, told us they were experiencing what we just experienced. So it just wasn't my experience
   

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    Gabriele

    VIP

    Raleigh

    39 reviews

    1.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

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

    This restaurant needs a reset. The moment we walked in it was utter chaos. The server did the best she could, but the food and wine were less than mediocre. Overcooked, terrible wine that was close to $80! I would never go here again. There are so many better options in Blacksburg.
    

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