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BlackHen, Philadelphia, PA

BlackHen

4.4
4.4
104 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Felicia Wilson-Bell and Executive Chef Darryl Harmon have teamed up for the second time to launch a newly successful restaurant – BlackHen Fried Chicken. Offering gourmet fried chicken unlike any other, this new venture is sure to amaze its customers. Plus, their unique take on brunch is not one to miss out on! With their first collaboration having been Amina Southern Cuisine, these two are familiar with success and are now back with an even greater menu of delicious eats.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–3:00 am
  • Phone number
    (215) 220-4234
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 104 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BlackHen offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" soul food, particularly the "best fried chicken in Philadelphia" and delectable deviled eggs. The cozy and intimate atmosphere requires reservations, and the "excellent" service ensures a pleasant visit. While some dishes might need improvement, the overall experience promises satisfaction and return visits.

104 Reviews
  1. Emisha

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Everything was delicious. Music was a vibe.

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  2. Haneefah

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and vibes were good definitely recommend!

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  3. jacqueline

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent staff, good food. A true gem in the city!

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  4. Vincent

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was good can’t wait to go back with family

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  5. Nicole

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really good and seasoned well. Beignets and fried greed tomatoes were great! Chicken was fried really well. It is byob - but know going to there is a corkage fee per bottle - we were not aware of that (not on website). All in all fantastic food and service.

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  6. Seth

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice little spot. The chicken was seasoned very well.

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  7. Elise

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed my experience at BlackHen. Service is top tier…so kind and attentive. Everyone checked in on us to make sure we were ok and enjoying our meal, and the food came out quickly. The food was delicious as well. The chicken, cornbread, greens, yam and fried green tomatoes were outstanding. The peach cobbler was amazing (would definitely add a scoop of ice cream if that was an option!). The Mac and cheese was just ok. Overall, I would absolutely return! I recommend.

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  8. Shantane

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is amazing and the food is so good and flavorful!!!! I’ve been several times and I’m never disappointed! Thank you

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  9. Shakeria

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Ambiance is not good. No attentiveness from servers. Seats unorganized , tables not clean, bathrooms so close to seating literally in front. Chairs and tables literally on top of one another. You can bump the stranger next to you at their table. Super uncomfortable. 20mins before anyone said anything with only a few people in there. We left.

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  10. Shonta'

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner for two. I had 1/4 chicken dark, Mac & cheeses/ yams. He had 1/2 chicken, collards & cinnamon apples. We shared an order of deviled eggs. Both our meals were really good. Our only complaint was the Mac & cheeses a bit salty. Not sure if it was one of the cheeses that can gave it a salty taste or made w/ too much salt. Still was a well enjoyed meal. We will be returning.

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BlackHen is rated 4.4 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for BlackHen

120 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3009

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old City
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–3:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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