Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
Hen Quarter Prime
100Pearl PointsEasy Group Dinner

About Hen Quarter Prime
Hen Quarter Prime is a practical Southwest Washington, D.C. pick when timing and location matter more than chasing a hard reservation. Use it for an easy dinner, weekend daytime meal, or casual group plan near the waterfront; choose a more defined D.C. dining room if the food program itself is the main event.
Hen Quarter Prime is a Washington, D.C. venue with verified evening hours Tuesday through Thursday, midday-to-evening hours on Friday, daytime-to-evening hours on Saturday, Sunday hours that end earlier. It is closed on Monday. The clearest planning value is practical: check the schedule, match the visit to the day, dress smart casual.
The verified hours are Mon: Closed; Tue: 4–10 PM; Wed: 4–10 PM; Thu: 4–10 PM; Fri: 12–10 PM; Sat: 11 AM–10 PM; Sun: 10 AM–8 PM. Because the available data does not verify cuisine, price, menu format, chef, awards, seat count, or take-out and delivery details, treat this as a direct listing to plan around rather than a fully characterized dining profile.
Choose it for a practical Washington, D.C. plan
Hen Quarter Prime should be evaluated on the confirmed basics: it is in Washington, D.C. keeps smart casual dress, closes on Monday, operates from late afternoon on Tuesday through Thursday, from midday on Friday, from late morning on Saturday, from morning through early evening on Sunday. Those facts are enough to help with scheduling, but not enough to support claims about a specific cuisine, signature dishes, price point, awards, or service format.
For an explorer mapping a Washington, D.C. weekend, use Hen Quarter Prime as one option within a broader plan rather than building the whole trip around unverified details. For a wider scan before committing, use Our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide, then cross-check drinking or lodging options through Our full Washington, D.C. bars guide and Our full Washington, D.C. hotels guide.
The better use case is timing around the verified hours
Plan around the published schedule. Tuesday through Thursday are evening-only on the verified hours, Friday begins at 12 PM, Saturday begins at 11 AM, Sunday runs 10 AM–8 PM. Monday is closed. If a daytime visit matters, the confirmed options are Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
If the plan is a more researched food itinerary, compare Hen Quarter Prime against other options before booking. Choices such as GATSBY, Jackie, Shilling Canning Company, The Point D.C. and The Salt Line may fit different plans, while Hen Quarter Prime is best assessed from the verified basics available here: city, schedule, smart casual dress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Hen Quarter Prime?
Hen Quarter Prime lists a smart casual dress code in Washington, D.C. Keep the outfit neat and polished without assuming formalwear is required.
What are Hen Quarter Prime's hours?
The verified hours are Mon: Closed; Tue: 4–10 PM; Wed: 4–10 PM; Thu: 4–10 PM; Fri: 12–10 PM; Sat: 11 AM–10 PM; Sun: 10 AM–8 PM.
What should I order at Hen Quarter Prime?
The verified data does not identify specific dishes, a cuisine category, or a signature item. Check the current menu directly before you go.
What is Hen Quarter Prime known for?
The verified information confirms Hen Quarter Prime as a Washington, D.C. venue with smart casual dress and the listed weekly hours. Specific claims about awards, menu style, chef, price, or signature dishes are not verified here.
Location
2121 1st St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Washington DC, United States
Compare Hen Quarter Prime
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hen Quarter Prime | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| The Point D.C. | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| The Salt Line | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Jackie | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| GATSBY | Washington, D.C. | , | , |
| Shilling Canning Company | Washington, D.C. | American | $$$ |
How Hen Quarter Prime Washington, D.C. compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to look if this does not fit
Try The Salt Line if the meal needs a stronger waterfront dining identity. Choose Shilling Canning Company if American $$$ positioning and a clearer occasion-dinner frame are more useful for the group.
How Hen Quarter Prime compares in Southwest D.C.
Choose Hen Quarter Prime when the priority is an easy Southwest plan with less reservation stress. The Point D.C. and The Salt Line are stronger cross-shops if the night is built around waterfront energy and a clearer dining identity. Hen Quarter Prime is the safer call for a lower-friction meet-up where the exact food category matters less than convenience.
Jackie and GATSBY make more sense for diners who want a more styled room or a night that feels planned around ambiance. Hen Quarter Prime reads as the more casual choice in that set, better for flexible groups than for a polished date-night brief.
If price clarity matters, Shilling Canning Company gives a clearer signal as American, $$$. Pick Shilling Canning Company when the spend level and category need to be understood before booking; pick Hen Quarter Prime when the deciding factor is ease around Southwest timing.
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