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

Nov 8, 2026

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 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:15 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:15 pm–10:30 pm
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
Neighborhood
Washington
Cross street
Corner of West Main and Respass
Parking details
Private Lot
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

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Hackney.

4.9

(74)

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Best Service
Coastal North Carolina
Best Ambiance
Coastal North Carolina
Great for brunch
Coastal North Carolina
Seafood

Review summary

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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

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Lee Ann
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 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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JohnS
Austin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 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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Quinn Gold
San Francisco29 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 20, 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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Michael
Greenville1 review
5.0
Dined on October 17, 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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Bill Gold
Charlotte139 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 16, 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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Stephen
Raleigh5 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 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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Cindy
Raleigh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 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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william
Wilmington20 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 3, 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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Betty
Raleigh16 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 25, 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.
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Keith
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 11, 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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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, French American
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:15 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:15 pm–10:30 pm
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
Neighborhood
Washington
Cross street
Corner of West Main and Respass
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

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.

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

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

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 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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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The Hackney

4.9

$50 and over

Seafood

Washington

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2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

The Hackney

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