“I live in Raleigh but like to visit Little Washington a few times a year. The Hackney has been on my "to-eat" list, and I finally made it there. I am so glad that I did. It is an Autumn approved restaurant.The historic building is beautiful & was restored very nicely. The space has great energy. I loved the music that they were playing & the big windows.The food was delish! I had the fish & chips. The tartare hollandaise was amazing. I am still thinking about it days later. For dessert, I had vanilla creme brulee which is one of my favorites. It was very well done. I had the New Year, New Mule cocktail to go with it. The cocktail was so tasty. I didn't think that I was really a gin fan, but I would totally order that drink again.After my meal, Chef Davis came out to ask me how everything was & chatted with me for a few minutes. That was classy & made my day. He is good people.I will definitely be going back to The Hackney for a second visit. I love supporting local establishments that excel at what they do. I will encourage others to visit as well.Parking: There is street parking right out front, or there is a parking lot a few blocks away. Both are free.Kid-friendliness: I love kids but wouldn't bring them here. This is a grown up experience.“
“I would give high ratings to the food. All our choices were delicious and the ambience and feel of the dining area was really nice. I had the catch of the day and the sauce was fantastic We arrived early, so our service experience was quite good though not stellar. As time went by the restaurant became more crowded, and since there was only two waiters, I would guess that later diners would not have had quite as good of service experience. Toward the end of our meal, the wait staff were on a practically a full run, and it took us a long time to get our bill. This is another establishment to present a bill with 20% tips minimum listed on the bottom, and the tip amount actually includes the tax which is getting to be very common. Apparently, we are now not only expected to pay 20% at least on the rising cost of food and overpriced libations but now we have to pay at least 20% on the taxes.“
“I came in with my family and had an absolutely wonderful experience. It was my first time dining at this restaurant and I will most definitely be coming back again!! Our server Mary was fantastic! Attentive, helpful, and very polite. The location is very charming. If you come to eat here, which I highly recommend, request Mary as your server, she is wonderful!“
“Absolutely phenomenal! Cant say a bad thing about this restaurant. Cozy vibe, live music and comfortable seating. Food was out of this world, I had the flank steak and my boyfriend had the lamb chop. Shared the bourbon apple pie for dessert, best I’ve ever had. This is our new favorite restaurant!!! Our waiter, Christian was exceptional, we would go back just to see him!! Great night.“
“**Unforgettable Culinary Delight**This five-star gem delivers an unforgettable culinary journey. Impeccable service, exquisite flavors, and a charming ambiance combine for a dining experience that transcends expectations. A must-visit for anyone seeking the pinnacle of fine dining.“