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Hank's Oyster Bar
(Now Closed)Seafood Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Capitol Hill, Washington
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Lacey CappsAugust 13, 2013Oysters on the half shell buffalo style! YUM. Capital Hill location is the best, but the place gets packed! Sat @ the bar & a lady came over from another restaurant just to get 3 oyster shooters...
Tasting TableAugust 8, 2012Check out this latest location of Hank's where a seafood master has joined forces with a cocktail ace. The cocktail menu has dozens of punches, and this location is finally serving desserts: Read more
The oysters were incredible. Also, unexpectedly, the steak was also great.
VenuDecember 18, 2013Seasonal cocktails are incredible here. Order pumpkin drinks during fall and gnome water if you love gin. Mac n cheese and oysters are legit as well.
Great fresh oyster selection, happy hour with half price specials, and delicious fresh seafood! Hanks is a DC institution.
Most "feast or famine" service I've had. In five visits, three were the best for under $100/plate I've had in DC. Two were among the worst. Food is always great. Hank's, get rid of the JV squad...
Hope HarrisonJune 19, 2013We had a great dining experience, but truly...the best part of the experience was the totally, awesome Hostess - Jackie! Hopefully she will be working when you are there!!!
Matt FolgerApril 6, 2017This place is class. They give you a cup of goldfish crackers when you sit down which is top f*cking notch.
Chucho S.July 20, 2014Great cocktail menu. Get the "Virginia is for lovers." One of the best if not the best cocktail I've ever had in DC.
Lucinda SmithSeptember 26, 2012Besides having great food and oysters, this restaurant is superbly designed, light and airy, just as if you were at Watch Hill or Chatham!
Angel Singleton-WestJuly 20, 2013Can't go wrong with the Gnome's Water and the lobster roll! Great meal! 👍👍
Matt NguyenAugust 25, 2015Oysters were great except they refuse to give us the HH price even though we made it before 7pm.. Just keep in mind at 6:50 they stop giving HH. Boo 😩
Tony WaterlooApril 5, 2014It was alright. The shrimp po boy was good. But the lobster roll seem to be like the sea food salad you get at subway. The Bok Choy and mac and cheese was very good.
Leandro LageraJune 11, 2016I like the vibe here best. It's brighter and more lively than the other hank's
Spicy Candy DC (Carlis)July 30, 2012If you are taking someone out to get some oysters for the first time, this is the place to be! I loved them.
Fabricio CastroSeptember 23, 2013The service was perfect and food was excellent and whomever makes the desserts ..mind blowing!
Tad LowFebruary 23, 2013One of the best Oyster bars i've ever experienced. M-F Happy hour 5-7pm $1 per oyster.
Claire CruseFebruary 9, 2013The check comes with a nice bowl of chocolate and the oysters come with a bowl of goldfish!
2M StreetAugust 13, 2014Spring months the bartenders make Jell-O shots ...these are delicious but dangerous!
Bitches Who BrunchDecember 8, 2015Voted Best Seafood Brunch of 2015 by Bitches Who Brunch! Read more
AhmedJune 15, 2014Food is average. Advertise freshly squeezed juice and what u get is something out of a kid's lunch box. Not coming back again
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(202) 733-1971
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 7.3
"Get a half-dozen oysters and a beer and sit at the table outside. Perfection."
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- 5.7
"Cleaner than I remember... The fresh frozen seafood looked good. The lunch special prices are a cise... Wld eat here again"
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