I was solo. I love hanks⊠but the food this time was disappointing. The clam chowder was watered down.., and my oysters was half cooked⊠the waiter forgot my order so I ended up carrying out..âŠ
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Aly
Came in to try to the restaurant week menu and get a few more oysters! Food turned out great and I totally recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hayley Seidel
My mother and I had a great experience. We ordered oysters, lobster roll and clam chowder. All excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Son Thach
Hankâs is one of the best spots in town â their lobster roll and fried oysters are hands down the best Iâve had in DC. The back patio is super cute and makes a great hangout, especially during happy hour. Always a solid choice when youâre craving good seafood in a fun setting. Note, the restaurant can be loud
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill O'Brien
Yana (our waitress) was fantastic. Made great recommendations, educated us on the various oysters and just provided the ârightâ amount of attention. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and dining experience. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcus Robinson
Our server ynna was great the food was hot and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zach M
The only thing better than the phenomenal food was the service. Our server took amazing care of 11 of us. Despite our group being a little more than slightly high maintenance, she went above and beyond to explain the the night's specials and recommend fantastic drinks with polish and efficiency.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mura M
I recently dined at this restaurant and had mixed feelings about the experience. On the positive side, the food was absolutely excellentâflavorful, well-presented, and clearly made with care. The location was beautiful, and with the perfect weather that day, the overall setting was truly enjoyable.
However, the service left a lot to be desired. When I asked a staff member who seemed to be the bartender for a glass of wine, she responded in a surprisingly rude and dismissive way, telling me to speak to my waiter or waitress instead. It felt unnecessarily arrogant and unhelpful, especially coming from someone working there.
To be fair, our waiter was polite and seemed like he was doing his best, but it was clear he was under pressure. He checked in every 10 minutes with a rushed âIs everything okay?â and didnât have time to actually engage with us. It felt more like he was following orders than offering genuine hospitality. For a bill that totaled $266, I expected a more relaxed and attentive dining experience. If you guys are in such a hurry, maybe consider opening a food truck instead at least then the rushed pace would make sense.
Itâs a shame because the food, ambiance, and weather made for what could have been a perfect meal. If the management gave their staff more time and support to focus on guests, this place could easily become a favorite. But as it stands, I left feeling brushed off, and that made the whole experience fall short of its potential.
Neighborhood institution that continues to deliver! When we lived in the Dstrict a decade+ ago, we would frequent Hankâs on Q Street NW for its amazing brunch and happy hour oyster deals. After all these years, popped in on a Saturday midafternoon for a much needed martini and ordered the griddled crab cakes. And it was BETTER than ever! Seriously, I have a very specific way that I like my martini, Hector nailed it (thank you!), and the crab cakes were crisped on the outside, meaty (as in not cheating you with starch fillers) and so juicy on the inside, and the coleslaw side (vinegar based) was on point too. Love Hanks now more than ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Murray
Very crowded and noisy. Food was good, but nothing special. Host/Hostess not very friendly, and same for the waiter.
The atmosphere is great but the food is even better as well as the staff. I dined on Friday night and Dennis was my server he was awesome.
Did I have $24 Bloody Mary? Yes and worth every penny! Pickled Muscles a huge surprise. Best oysters đŠȘ. Nailed it and we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dozen Salty Wolfe Oysters, Seafood
I was solo. I love hanks⊠but the food this time was disappointing. The clam chowder was watered down.., and my oysters was half cooked⊠the waiter forgot my order so I ended up carrying out..âŠ
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Came in to try to the restaurant week menu and get a few more oysters! Food turned out great and I totally recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My mother and I had a great experience. We ordered oysters, lobster roll and clam chowder. All excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hankâs is one of the best spots in town â their lobster roll and fried oysters are hands down the best Iâve had in DC. The back patio is super cute and makes a great hangout, especially during happy hour. Always a solid choice when youâre craving good seafood in a fun setting. Note, the restaurant can be loud
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yana (our waitress) was fantastic. Made great recommendations, educated us on the various oysters and just provided the ârightâ amount of attention. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and dining experience. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our server ynna was great the food was hot and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The only thing better than the phenomenal food was the service. Our server took amazing care of 11 of us. Despite our group being a little more than slightly high maintenance, she went above and beyond to explain the the night's specials and recommend fantastic drinks with polish and efficiency.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently dined at this restaurant and had mixed feelings about the experience. On the positive side, the food was absolutely excellentâflavorful, well-presented, and clearly made with care. The location was beautiful, and with the perfect weather that day, the overall setting was truly enjoyable.
However, the service left a lot to be desired. When I asked a staff member who seemed to be the bartender for a glass of wine, she responded in a surprisingly rude and dismissive way, telling me to speak to my waiter or waitress instead. It felt unnecessarily arrogant and unhelpful, especially coming from someone working there.
To be fair, our waiter was polite and seemed like he was doing his best, but it was clear he was under pressure. He checked in every 10 minutes with a rushed âIs everything okay?â and didnât have time to actually engage with us. It felt more like he was following orders than offering genuine hospitality. For a bill that totaled $266, I expected a more relaxed and attentive dining experience. If you guys are in such a hurry, maybe consider opening a food truck instead at least then the rushed pace would make sense.
Itâs a shame because the food, ambiance, and weather made for what could have been a perfect meal. If the management gave their staff more time and support to focus on guests, this place could easily become a favorite. But as it stands, I left feeling brushed off, and that made the whole experience fall short of its potential.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
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Taste bad . But good service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Nice place on the Harbor its worth going to once
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Saul was very kind and helpful!
Neighborhood institution that continues to deliver! When we lived in the Dstrict a decade+ ago, we would frequent Hankâs on Q Street NW for its amazing brunch and happy hour oyster deals. After all these years, popped in on a Saturday midafternoon for a much needed martini and ordered the griddled crab cakes. And it was BETTER than ever! Seriously, I have a very specific way that I like my martini, Hector nailed it (thank you!), and the crab cakes were crisped on the outside, meaty (as in not cheating you with starch fillers) and so juicy on the inside, and the coleslaw side (vinegar based) was on point too. Love Hanks now more than ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very crowded and noisy. Food was good, but nothing special. Host/Hostess not very friendly, and same for the waiter.
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