Hen House
4.8 ★ average from 5 reviews
Hen House is a vibrant Memphis gathering spot known for its eclectic menu of shared plates and artisanal cocktails. Located in the Mendenhall area, the restaurant offers a stylish yet approachable atmosphere perfect for weekend brunch or a relaxed dinner with friends.
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- ★★★★★LexiSsAshay
Had a great experience at Hen House on a Wednesday evening! We arrived with a party of 8 and were seated immediately, which was a great start to the night. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and took our drink orders right away. I first ordered one of the fruity drinks, which was a little too watery for my taste, but I later switched to the French 75, and that was definitely the better choice — very good! Our table ordered a variety of menu items, including truffle fries, salmon dip, wings, hot honey flatbread, and chicken sandwiches. Everything was delicious, but the wings were easily my favorite! The service remained excellent throughout the entire evening. We stayed until closing around 10 PM, and our waitress remained attentive and accommodating the whole time. Overall, Hen House offered great food, solid drinks, and excellent customer service. I’ll definitely be back to try more items from their menu whenever I’m in the area!
- ★★★★★Natasha Mayton
Very nice establishment for meeting up with a group of friends or just a bestie. The cocktails are very contemporary and well crafted. I had a Bam-Bam & Pebbles, which was tasty. But I was disappointed that there weren’t any accoutrements to decorate the glass. I also ordered had the Hen House wings, which were fabulous. It was similar to a Thai style preparation. Additionally, I tried my friend’s truffle fries, which were deliciously appointed with nice portions of Parmesan shavings and a great dipping sauce. The crispy Brussels sprouts were yummy with hot honey and bacon. Lastly, I tried a little bit of the smoked salmon dip and it was good too. Overall, nice atmosphere and good service. I recommend it and look forward to returning.
- ★★★★★Brent Moorer Gaskins
Very personable, relaxed atmosphere. Our order taker, Gabriel, never pulled out a pen or piece of paper and took 4 people's oder and ZERO mistakes. Music was very laid back. We came here for Mother in Love's Birthday 🎂 🥳! Excellent choice! And Lawd the Wings 💜💜💜💯👏🏿! We will be back!
- ★★★★★Christy Denton-Morse
We chose Hen House because it was close, had a good Google rating, and poutine was on the menu (we thought, from said reviews.) Plus, when we called to ask about parking the horse trailer we were hauling, the guy in the phone had good vibes and was funny. The atmosphere was festive (they had just decorated for christmas) and the bathroom was super clean and very cool. Gabrielle was our waiter and he was AMAZING! Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable! While they didn't have poutine, we did get the crispy Brussels with hot honey, salmon dip, strawberry fields salad (with yummy fried goat cheese balls), pasta carbonara, and the birria grilled cheese. Everything was delicious. I thought I won dinner with the grilled cheese because the au jus served with it was *chef's kiss* We also had French pressed coffee (with real cream!) & a fun coconut hot cocoa for our younger companion. We finished with a lemon creme cake, which was dreamy and moist. This place had the trifecta: great atmosphere, great service & great food. We will definitely be back! We were sooooo hungry that no pics were taken 🤷♀️
- ★★★★☆Debisree Ray
Went here for dinner and had a pretty solid experience overall. It’s one of those sleek, upscale spots tucked into midtown. We had a reservation, which I’d recommend, because the place gets busy. Ambience? Super classy with a cozy, welcoming vibe. Heads up: parking’s a bit of a pain. Not much space, so plan accordingly. We kicked things off with some house cocktails—honestly, really well done. Mine packed a punch (borderline too strong), but still tasty. For starters, we tried their California guac with crabmeat. Interesting combo. The crab added a nice texture and fancy twist, though it could’ve used a touch more seasoning. For mains, I had the lobster roll, and my friend went with the Mahi Mahi. Portions looked small at first glance, but surprisingly, we were both full by the end. Lobster roll was decent, not mind-blowing, but the fries? Chef’s kiss. Perfectly crisp and seasoned just right. The Mahi Mahi dish was pretty good. Wrapped things up with an Italian lime cake that was straight-up fantastic. Loved the subtle sweetness and that not-too-creamy frosting. BUT—and here’s the letdown—the dessert plates were cracked. At a place like this, that’s a big no-no. Kinda killed the final impression.