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The Hackney

4.9 (74)
$50 and over
Seafood
192 W Main St, Washington, NC 27889-4944

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The Hackney

4.9
$50 and over
Seafood
Washington

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
The Hackney is located in a beautifully restored former bank building dating from the 1920's. Inside its elegant main hall Chef Jamie Davis's (James Beard Finalist Best Chef in the Southeast 2024) team serve a Southern Eclectic fine dining, farm to table, ever changing menu. The emphasis is on locally sourced seafood and seasonal produce. The Hackney also features a stunning bar showcasing an innovative range of house-made cocktails and a carefully curated wine list. We produce our own gin, 1000 Piers Gin! Many cocktails feature our gin!

Our flagship 1000 Piers London Dry Gin won 2025 Best Contemporary Gin in the United States in the World Spirits Competition and our 1000 Piers Blueberry Gin won 2025 Best Flavored Gin in the United States in the World Spirits Competition. Our 1000 Piers Gins and The Hackney Vodka are available to taste and buy at the restaurant and distillery.

Call for Upstairs Reservations, Prix Fixe Menu Only 252-623-2368.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:15–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:15–22:30
  • Phone number
    (252) 623-2368
  • Website
    https://www.thehackneywashingtonnc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jamie Davis
  • Location
    192 W Main St, Washington, NC 27889-4944
  • Area
    Washington
  • Cross street
    Corner of West Main and Respass
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Hackney.

4.9

4.9
(74)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Service

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Best Ambience

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hackney offers a "truly exceptional dining experience" with "amazing food" and "incredible cocktails." Guests praise the "beautiful and upscale" atmosphere and "exceptional service." Signature dishes like the Black Sea Bass, grouper, and sticky toffee pudding are highlights. Ideal for special occasions, this "fine dining gem" in Little Washington is highly recommended.
74 Reviews

  1. Lee Ann

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere great. Creative menu. Great food and service!

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  2. JohnS

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    NC puffer fish fried like shrimp, called Korean Sugar Toads on the menu, were perfect, as was the grouper collar on cheese grits, which was a nice variation on shrimp and grits. The cocktail onions gave it an extra zing. Service was friendly, helpful, and efficient.

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  3. Quinn Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the dinner. Food was exceptional. The atmosphere was very relaxed. It was a quiet night for the restaurant. Great for a special dinner

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  4. Michael

    Greenville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely must try! Food is amazing every time we go. Prices can be on the higher side. However, it is a fine dining establishment and not a run of the mill franchise restaurant. It is our special occasion GO TO.

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  5. Bill Gold

    Charlotte139 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellence fine dining experience in a beautiful restaurant.

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  6. Stephen

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Love the flavors that Chef Jamie creates in every dish. Every thing was cooked perfectly. I got the soft shell crab appetizer over a great slaw, the brined pork chop with lobster, and though I didn’t get a photo, the desert was an amazing crème brûlée over apples.

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  7. Cindy

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved every minute of our visit. The restaurant is tastefully decorated the service was amazing. The owner was exceptionally nice and of course the food was delicious.

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  8. william

    Coastal North Carolina20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we come to Washington is our go to Resturant. We’ve been there many times and will continue to go back. 

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  9. Betty

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Not a restaurant for vegetarians!! Had a tomato basil risotto that had crumble feta cheese on top and no flavor. I sent it back because it was bland and I did not taste any tomatoes in it. So my other option was to order a second collard green salad to eat as an entrée after eating one at the very beginning of the meal. The waitress told me that the chef could not do a vegetable plate. That was disappointing after driving from Durham for a dinner. The cornbread is a little too sweet. But my husband and son enjoyed the oxtails with butter beans and sweet potato puree & spinach, flounder on a rack, pork belly and the sticky toffee pudding.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Keith

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful parring for a 5 course meal. Would highly recomend the dinning experience

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary American, French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:15–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:15–22:30
  • Phone number
    (252) 623-2368
  • Website
    https://www.thehackneywashingtonnc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jamie Davis
  • Location
    192 W Main St, Washington, NC 27889-4944
  • Area
    Washington
  • Cross street
    Corner of West Main and Respass
  • Parking Details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

The Hackney is housed in a beautifully restored 1920s bank and offers an elegant yet warm dining experience, its grand main hall, stunning bar, and visible distillery create a stylish, intimate setting guests adore.

The Hackney is owned by Susanne and Nick, both mentioned by guests as active in the dining room and welcoming guests.

The Hackney is at its sweetest mid‑week, plan a Tuesday–Thursday dinner (service Tue–Thu 5:15–9:30 pm) to enjoy the praised mid‑week two- or three‑course prix‑fixe with optional wine pairings.

The Hackney fills up at peak times, one reviewer reported a 45-minute wait on a Friday and guests often recommend reservations, yet other visitors describe the dining room as very quiet and elegant.

For prix-fixe value and wine pairings, midweek (Tuesday–Thursday) is a guest favorite; Saturday lunch is also singled out as a lovely treat.

Guests consistently say they leave The Hackney feeling full and satisfied after their meals.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal wear; many guests treat The Hackney as a spot for anniversaries and special-occasion dinners.

Yes, guests report The Hackney accommodated a diner who uses a wheelchair and made her feel very comfortable.

Yes, many guests recommend The Hackney for anniversaries, proposals and special evenings, praising its elegant atmosphere, prix-fixe dinners and wine pairings.

The Hackney welcomes you in its elegant main hall dining room, has a striking bar (the distillery is visible behind it), and offers an upstairs room available by reservation for prix‑fixe service.

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The Hackney

4.9
$50 and over
Seafood
Washington

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
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