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Hank's Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurant$$$$

Northwest Washington, Washington

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Hank's Oyster Bar

8.7^/10

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Ranked #2 for seafood restaurants in Washington
The experts at Eater and Men's Health Mag recommend this place
"Get the meaty Rockland oysters, Mac and cheesy, Collard greens."(82 Tips)
"Try the lobster rolls, po' boys, and crab cakes too.."(11 Tips)
"The crabcakes are the best and the fried oysters are orgasmic!!!."(9 Tips)
"Happy Hour 5-7pm, Monday - Friday…$4 drinks and snacks!"(14 Tips)

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GlenJanuary 12, 2014
Our server only allowed us to run 6 cards even though we had a party that took up a large portion of the place. He also kept rushing us to order more, but when we ordered, they would be out of it.
Daria JaneenMay 26, 2013
Sake Oyster Shooter is terrific. $7 for a teacup of the punch of the day is a little much.
Generoso SantillanesJanuary 27, 2013
Most Of The servers are From Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador. If you speak Spanish, use that to your advantage ;)
Eric AndersenMay 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Wow! Try the cauliflower (spicy) and Mac & Cheese (creamy)!
Matt SmallMarch 12, 2016
Come for the oysters, stay for the bitter chocolates.
Danyel SmithNovember 20, 2016
Been here 5+ times
salads here are wildly underrated.
KimJuly 4, 2011
The crabcakes are the best and the fried oysters are orgasmic!!!. I don't get the deal with their mac n cheese however... I thought it was pretty bland. Stick to the seafood. Great stuff!
Amy CummingsDecember 14, 2018
Get a D.C. Passport to get 2-for-1 cocktails!
Alex PopovaAugust 31, 2015
Go here for late night and get oysters for a $1!
LIAJanuary 12, 2014
Very nice ripe peare margarita!!!!
Ken GaughanMay 17, 2013
Great oysters and amazing service, but stay away from the lobster bisque!
Eric AndersenAugust 3, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Lobster deviled eggs FTW!
Matt RobinsonMarch 13, 2012
Get your oysters raw. The roasted ones the way they're prepared here are a great way to ruin an oyster.
David LewisMarch 30, 2013
Fun place, great food. Call ahead 30 minutes to get a table.
Matt JeffersAugust 11, 2015
it was alright, maybe I should get the oysters next time.. the fries are nothing special and are kinda out of place among the rest of the menu
Uber DCOctober 15, 2013
12 free oysters with your uberX receipt from 10/16/13 - 10/18/13! #DCLOVESuberX
Jesse RingelApril 15, 2016
Great food but service was very slow. And our glass of wine had a hair in it. They were very slow to replace it, without an apology.
Russ PtacekJuly 25, 2013
Beloved DC oyster bar ordered closed w/ health violations: no hot water, unclean kitchen areas, others. @wusa9. Passed reinspection/reopened.
Marq FewApril 22, 2013
You MUST try the mac & cheese. Golden bubbly goodness.
LacosteDecember 5, 2011
The lobster bisque. The lobster bisque. The lobster bisque. Do we need to say it again?
Miguel LopezAugust 2, 2017
Good seafood, but avoid the hash-- it's drowned in some sort of sauce.
Christian SchillerJune 8, 2013
Top oyster bar http://schiller-wine.blogspot.com/2010/03/oysters-and-wine.html in Washington DC
Christopher Marc Bruneau JrOctober 26, 2012
Amazing food! The hanky panky cocktail is delicious!
TPWP GuideSeptember 11, 2011
Scape the crowds & long waits by grabbing a seat at the marble cheese counter all the way in the back
Eric AndersenFebruary 19, 2020
Been here 10+ times
Find the jackalope!
McKee FloydJuly 17, 2011
Try the BBQ oysters Hog Island style and a blood mary. Out of this world combo!
Sara YMay 10, 2016
Delicious Chesapeake/New England seafood hybrid.
Liz SesslerApril 17, 2011
Great Mac & Cheese! Ask the wait staff for recommendations on the oysters and leave happy.
Eric AndersenJune 25, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Summertime? Sit outside!
Kiley MillerJune 24, 2015
Oysters and lobster roll
Tyler BonkowskiApril 14, 2016
The old fashioned is great!
Cathy HenryFebruary 4, 2020
Oysters were very fresh
Robert LeitchMay 19, 2013
Oysters are tasty
KaRiM OnTheGoJanuary 19, 2013
Had the shrimp po boy...YUMMY!!!
Francisco RuscalledaAugust 18, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Oysters, oyster shooters, meat and 2.
La-Tasha PatelAugust 23, 2014
Great Bloody Mary and fish n chips on a rainy day
Benjamin BannerNovember 24, 2015
Great cocktails and oysters.
Rina AnnisaJune 9, 2012
Their Steamed Mussels with Tomato broth is phenomenal.
Aaron CathcartJune 12, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Get Megan's Punch!! It's different and delicious every time!!! Megan you Rock!!!
Alison KennedyFebruary 4, 2012
Bloody Mary oyster shooter is wonderful at all times of the day
Julia Lord NickleJuly 11, 2016
Best oyster po'boy in DC!
CITY GRITApril 12, 2015
Nothing is better at brunch than a Bloody Mary and The Hangtown Fry!
Russ LorensonAugust 29, 2012
Try the Grilled Baby Octopus - So tender!!! Yum-o!
Tony WangDecember 28, 2012
Good chill vibe, friendly staff, check it out!
Omar RaheemNovember 22, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Great late night happy hour but sometimes they close early which is b s
Michael RibackMay 26, 2013
Great option....if you can't get into Little Serow.
Ed SogolowAugust 12, 2016
Best raw oysters.
RApril 7, 2012
Def come here for oysters hall shell. Quite refreshing.
Tyler AhnFebruary 18, 2012
Fried oysters are the best! No weird cornmeal, just crisp!
A JMarch 1, 2014
Half price raw bar 10pm-12

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