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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hank's is great food in a fun and relaxed yet still classy atmosphere. It was busy on a weeknight, so we ate at the bar. The oysters, squid, squid ink pasta were all delicious. Prices were...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like small and very loud restaurants, and seafood obviously then this place is awesome. Fairly expensive, but delicious. Get the BBQ oysters. Usually has a huge wait and only a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
PROSAIC! AVERAGE! MEDIOCRE! HUMDRUM! NOTHING SPECIAL!I live literally 7 steps from this place. When they first opened back in Summer of 05 I went there with my gf. IT WAS ALL OKAY! TASTELESS FOOD!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once but I really enjoyed it. My boyfriend and I went on a beautiful Sunday around 7 and we were able to get a table right away. I had a Caesar salad with anchovies, and the baby...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to DC for work, and decided that since the place was far closer to any ocean than the city where I live, I had to get some seafood. Based on the Yelp reviews, I decided this was the place. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It took me a while to finally get here and see what all the hype was about. Since an out of town friend goes here every time he visits, I figured I had to make the trek sometime. We got there with a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"It's not busy right now, but I'll take your name so you won't have long to wait when you get here and it happens to get busy..." --says the host for Hank's Oyster Bar when I called to see if I needed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I chose this restaurant based solely on Yelp reviews, so I was expecting a LOT.And we were not disappointed.The four of us arrived here on Friday night around 9:30. I had called ahead (while we were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big and briny? Can you get the big ones down your throat? These and other considerations are a must when dining at Hank's. The medium oysters slid down my gullet like a mermaid diving for pearls. I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a late lunch Saturday while vacationing in DC, strictly based on Yelp reviews that raved about their lobster roll. Since I'm a self-proclaimed lobster roll junkie, I of course had to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you aren't in a hurry and you don't mind being ignored by the wait staff, Hanks is actually a decent restaurant. The food is very good and they have a nice selection of wines that compliment the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First, let me start by saying that I started a yelp account for the sole purpose of slamming Hank's Oyster Bar. I would love to love this restaurant. I live right across the street and would be a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We started the meal with an assortment of raw oysters. They were extremely fresh and silky smooth. This was followed by the Griddled Crabcakes, Charred Octopus, Fried Clams and Sesame Snow Peas....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I first expressed interest in trying Hank's Oyster Bar, my boyfriend and I perused the online menu and weekly specials. Loving both steak and blue cheese, my boyfriend insisted that we go to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I travel to DC often for business and HANKS is my favorite place for fresh oysters and seafood. There are hundreds of restaurants in Dupont Circle, but this one should not be missed. They also have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Saturday night on a double date and loved it. We called ahead but still had to wait 30 minutes, but we didnt mind - we bought a bottle of wine and sat down on the patio area outside...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken to Hank's by a friend who was treating me to a bday dinner. There was a 20 minute wait, so we put our name down, and got a drink at Jacks a couple doors down. I was starving, so having a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oyster Nirvana !The 1st thing you need to know about Hank's is that you don't want to go if your on the clock and have to be somwhere.If your driving, parking is a challenge, it's in a residential...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So two friends and I went to Hank's around 7:30 on a Wednesday night for dinner. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated--there's nowhere to wait when its crowded, so it was a little awkward....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You'll walk out of Hank's stuffed and with a big smile on your face. It is pricey, but worth it, especially for a special occasion or a date. Hank's distincits itself with the smaller things - like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hank's is great - mostly because the staff is so damn nice. Lauren is the bomb.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Hank's this past Saturday evening at around 6:15 and waited for about a half hour for a table. Business really started picking up by around 7:30, at which point a large group of people were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
got there at 8pm on a monday nite and place was hopping. seating is intimate and the noise was up there but surprisingly tolerable. our server was well versed on the menu but did seem harried with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! I used to live across the street and go at least once a week. I miss the Sunday brunch and especially the lobster rolls! Very small bar, but if you can get a seat, great drinks and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dined at Hank's for a friend's b-day dinner. Enjoyed a tasty lemony cocktail at the bar while I waited for them to arrive, it was called the Hanky Panky and had citrus vodka, lemoncello and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nice neighborhood place, and some of the better food you'll find on 17th Street in Dupont, but crazy busy and LOUD inside! I took my parents here and we waited at least half an hour for a seat, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Easing my way into oysters, and Hank's OB was a solid choice for this first-time oyster sucker! Ambiance - 3 stars. Hank's OB was a lot 'cozier' than expected. I didn't realize how small of a joint it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's what I liked:Fresh oysters great seasoning with itFresh fish (I had the crispy Dorade) Great fries seasoned with Old Bay and malt vinegar at the tableGreat lobster rollGood beerFree chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've loved Hank's every time I've gone. Oyster happy hour is fantastic, oysters can get pricey, but for a dollar each, you can't really beat that. Not only are they inexpensive, they are delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hank's was hella busy as early as 6 pm on Friday night. We were there for the happy hour $1 oysters, and we squeezed into the very small bar (6-7 seats max) and were able to snag two stools. Good luck...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I freakin love this place 4 1/2 stars - can someone tell yelp we need half stars? It's cozy, fish is right on (sablefish, grouper you name it), fried oysters so good, raw oysters too of course,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've loved Hanks every time I've gone, which has been a few (convenient when you live across the street). Now, oysters are fine and all, but each time I've come I've had the crab cakes or a steak -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I stumbled upon Hank's in Dupont one Saturday night after using the "Urban Spoon" function on my iPhone to decide. And by the end, we were glad we did.The place was pretty packed, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is simply wonderful. The oysters are so fresh and cost about $2 each ($1 happy hour Sunday-Friday 5:30-6:30). There's also a nice variety of different types of oysters and it's fun to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hank's is great. They do what they do well - oysters and other seafood. I've never had the meat entrees (including pig's heart on my most recent trip). I dont' really think it's in the spirit of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i hate it when i go somewhere and don't have the same expereince as other yelpers. but i have to vote my stars and write my reviews how i feel. i will preface this review by saying that i have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just realized now that they have the Oyster Happy hour! That's definitely worth coming back for here, but looking over the menu for a second time, it's mostly fried items. The fish tacos,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright....let's see, where to begin?The Wife and I arrived a tad early while we waited on our party to come in. The first comment out of her mouth was, "it smells like a bathroom in here." I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I much prefer the Old Town location to this one. The service here was poor - see Jake K's review for the details. It was really slow and they subbed in a different type of oyster when they ran out of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So a couple of things made my trip to Hank's special this last Friday:First, the food was quite good. I went with 4 other people and we split a bottle of wine, and a whole bunch of sides and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While we were really excited about this place, it ended up being pretty disappointing, and for the following reasons.1. Not sure why, but one part of the restaurant smelled bad. I don't want to say it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING food!!! The ONLY reason Hank's doesn't get 5 stars is PRICE. It is extremely expensive for the amount of food you actually get. The waiters are very knowledgeable and the selection of oysters...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came back here recently after having a negative experience. This time around it was a lot better, more a 3.5 stars, but not 4. I've had service issues in the past--as in rude servers and bringing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
you'll never hear me suggest oysters, but if i'm taken to eat them it's all over and i enjoy the experience. over the years, my sister-in-law has introduced me to many, many oyster joints... and how...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a number of times now (it helps living two blocks away...) and have yet to have a bad experience. To start with I love oysters, especially little ones from near my home in the Pacific...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HOB deserves a return one day for a special occasion. I loved that HOB had an outside patio that wasn't terribly crowded (on a weekday evening) in Dupont Circle. The waiter seemed very knowledgeable...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Boyfriend from New Orleans - craving oysters. What girl would complain?! So we searched and found Hank's. We walked over, were seated promptly (Thursday, around 8:30) and our great waitress, Tara,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
SO excited to try HOB... and now, such clarity. Do not go for anything except oysters, if you have to (that would restrict you to 6 months of the year), maybe drinks. They serve good oysters, raw....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hank's Oyster Bar was irreverent, tasty and a good ol' time. Loads of fun!The decor is like modern Cape Cod, casual but trendy-ish enough. Totally packed with a young Dupont Circle crowd. To start...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
meh.Went for a light dinner last night and had a seat at an uncomfortable cast-iron table outside. Gorgeous weather was marred by the 70-year-old couple sitting on top of me (they had a penchant for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was on an oyster binge a little while back and was trying different places for oysters and wound here since I heard it was good. I'd give this place a 3.5 if I could but since I can't, I'm giving...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Must just be me, but I don't think this place is all that great. The space is nice, and reminiscent of NYC restaurants, and it does do oysters well, but there's not much else that impresses me about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yahoo! Finally a restaurant that I visit that is excellent EVERY time I visit. I do Hank's about twice a year and every time I go the hosts are very cordial and friendly, the wait staff funny,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in near DC but haven't spent much time in DC for years and was looking for a good seafood type restaurant downtown. Yelp of course helped me find a place that is both reasonably priced and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hank's has a great selection of fresh oysters (Maryland, Washington, and Canada). Your server can tell you the size and a little about the flavor of each type. Go for the 'happy hour' with $2 oysters....
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't decide between 3.5 and 4 stars. I wish you could give 3.75 - that would be the most accurate.Came here for a spur-of-the-moment dinner with my mom and my significant other. I live a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always suspicious and very much a hater when it comes to DC dining (just read my other reviews!) but I owed my friend a meal and this was the spot.I was pleasantly surprised!The restaurant itself...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hank's is our favorite place in the city for casual dining. The oysters are great, the sides are amazing (try the mac & cheesy, the snow peas, the collard greens, or the fries), and the entrees are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty decent neighborhood place. You also can't beat that they specialize in oysters. So Fresh, So Clean (c) Outkast. They have many kinds but you can also get so many other things at this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a long time since I've had dinner at Hank's and I don't understand why I don't eat there more often. We had a meal last night after a 1-2 year break and it was great. I'd forgotten how...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is probably one of my favorite spots in DC. Instead of writing a story about what's great and what's not I am going to list them instead. Good attributes:Great atmosphere. Very cozy (but no...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know, as much as I try to branch out to new places in DC, after 5 years living here I am still very much in love with Hank's Oyster Bar. This place is where I go for some delicious nibbles, spring...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bangin. Just a phenomenal spot. If there's a better lobster roll in this town, I've not found it. Pretty comfortable atmosphere, though they do pack the tables in a little tight. If you can beat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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We visited while in DC on vacation and Hanks was the highlight of our trip. I...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Are you looking for a casual-but-stylish seafood place in Washington D.C? (And really, who isn't?). I have yet to find any place better than Hank's Oyster Bar. The bad news: They don't take...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If it's true that the world is my oyster, I'm really out of luck, because I don't eat shellfish. So the main allure of Hank's Oyster Bar is kind of lost on me. In spite of this rather substantial...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place. Great lobster bisque. Fried foods were excellent. Good beer selection. Good oyster selection too. And free chocolates to finish the meal! What's not to like?
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best fried Clams this side of Bob's in Kittery, ME. Thank you Hanks for feeding my New England family with real lobster rolls and fabulous clams!
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you gotta seafood jones, head here, have some calamari and shrimp. then unbickle your belt for the rest of your meal.... it was fresh and tasty...so much i ate there thursday and made a return...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They don't have Blue Points. How does an Oyster bar not carry Blue Points? That's my question.....Otherwise the food is really good - a bit overpriced for what your getting (non-gourmet fried chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love you Hank. Living only two blocks from Hank's has unfortunately not been a good thing for my waistline. On the other hand, who am I to complain about getting delicious fried oysters once a week....
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Great for any occasion.My girlfriend thinks the lobster bisque is amazing, and everything we've had there has been fantastic.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised by my experience here.THEIR MAC AND CHEESE IS THE SHIZZZZ!!! Go figure, in a oyster bar of all places...When I entered, I approached the host and requested a table for 3. My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun atmosphere, GREAT fresh oysters and seafood, DELICIOUS mac and cheese (that seems to be a trend in my reviews) and tasty oyster shooters. Even my boyfriend, someone who has hated seafood his...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So shoot me, I didn't do seafood (or oysters for that matter) at Hank's...and I certainly paid for it. I got the chicken schnitzel because I just wasn't feelin the seafood thing that night (I am...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came for brunch, and had a good time. Service was friendly and quick. Lobster bisque was very nice - not overly creamy, good depth of lobster flavor, and a decent amount of little lobster bits....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On warm, summery Friday nights you'll find me dining outside at Hank's sharing half a dozen oysters on the half shell along with the steak, mac and cheesy and some other seasonally appropriate...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Walked by this place and thought it would be nice to check out some east coast oysters. Everything looks alright and I decided to give it a try. Here is what I think:Oysters are fresh and they have 6...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had crab cakes and enjoyed them. They seemed quite crabby (though I'm not expert in crab cakes). Fried clams were VERY tasty. Atmosphere is good -- good lighting, high ceilings, energetic clientele....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very small so make reservations. The wine is good and for someone who doesnt even like fish- I always find it delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Hank's last Friday night for the b/f's bday dinner. After a couple of hours of trolling various patio bars along 17th St, we ended up at Hank's. We had called ahead and put our name on a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dang! The most concise way I can describe Hank's phenomenal lobster roll is this: Five Guys meets Phillips Seafood! Instead of a little bun that's barely enough to support the giant meat patties...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hard. Shell. Fish. Tacos! I have a specific taco-like, and that would be for hard shell fish tacos. And Hank's delivered my tilapia wrapped tacos, no sir, not in the usual soft shell, but three...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily on my top 5 favorite restaraunts in the world! No joke - the world. OK maybe that's coming from a guy who has been on the road for a few weeks and needed a change from grabbing a sandwich while...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes. Oh yes. Hank's is mighty fine. This joint has all the fix-ins of a perfect neighborhood joint, particularly in a neighborhood of mediocre options (sorry 17th Street, but you could use some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a truly joyous experience at Hank's with my wife and a friend, amid our quest to enjoy all the top 100 restaurants in D.C. We had to wait in a super crowded bar area while others stood around...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to Hank's dozens of times and love the place. I was very sad to see/taste that Saturday's Special, Blue Cheese Hanger Steak, has been replaced with it's inferior cousin Sirloin. Just not the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute go-to place when I want someplace within walking distance, casual but still cute and fun, and of course delicious food. I love pretty much anything on the starter and sides menus here,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They don't take reservations here but it was surely worth the wait. They had cute appetizers ( a bowl of Goldfish crackers) and the food was fantastic. The peel and eat shrimp were so delicious that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE neighborhood spot we were waiting for after Kuna closed down some years ago. I was actually hoping for a bit more variety on the standard fish choices, but the daily specials are usually...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think Hank's is great for Oyster lovers but I'm not sure about other seafood dishes or drink selections. All the seafood are fresh (this is GOOD but it is supposed to be anyway..). The mussel dish...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went a couple Fridays ago... it was great. We caught the Oyster Happy hour, half prices Half Shells. The Oysters were extremely fresh and tasty. Our server gave great recommendations and descriptions....
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Hanks for what it does well: ambience, quality of the seafood, attentive-but-not-fussy service. And the daily specials will keep me going back. But what surprises me is how uneven the portion...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a couple of times, and while not cheap, Hank's delivers fresh, good oysters. The restaurant is small and intimate. The trick is to call them as you're on your way (20 mins advance notice)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Yelpers for getting me to try Hanks this past weekend, it was a great experience! We got there around 7 on a Friday night to find about a 15 minute wait. We managed to find space at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hanks hits the mark every time. I came home tonight after a SHITTY day at work, and neither fiancee nor I wanted to cook. We figured most places were swamped with restaurant week, so we called over...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. Both of my experiences were great, but I was more impressed the first time here. The atmosphere of this neighborhood joint was cozy and friendly, the hostess and servers were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love how casual and focused on simple food Hank's is. However, it also does not take itself too seriously. You start each meal with a small glass prep bowl of Pepperidge Farm goldfish and end with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I have revised my original posting from 5 stars to a lesser 3 stars. It seems a thought my original rating was rather nostalgic compared with a recent trip to Hank's on 17th and Q. It seemed as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Inside reminds me of New England. It's cute but the food and service did not live up to what I had heard. The portions are quite small and they don't come with sides. I also found everything to be drenched in...
menupages.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I can rave enough about this lovely addition to 17th st. Food is spectacular, oysters are out of this world! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the food - and the goldfish...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a delight! Hanks is part oyster shack part 5 star restaurant. Great seafood, unbelievable oysters, and a lobster roll worthy of manslaughter.The desert chocolate a a perfect top to a perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This seafood bistro rocks. I have had many things here from the sable fish to the fresh oyster selections and they have all been great. On my last visit, beside our usual martinis, we tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They do a lobster roll that is so ridiculous and by ridiculous, I mean I'd consider naming my first born 'Hank" if that's what it had to come down to... and yes I agree that Hank is a lovely name for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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On the recommendation of WP.com, I took a chance on Hank's and was more than...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I finally broke down and stopped by Hanks Oyster Bar. Not bad! Not bad at all. The staff was very friendly. Comfortable atmosphere, "nice" but not pretentious at all. We had a round of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having been given a brief reprieve from parenthood--thanks Mom--We went to Hank's last Sunday evening.The place gets such good reviews I thought....And yes the oysters we had were truly wonderful....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hank's is a great neighborhood seafood bistro with fresh, fresh fish and oysters, and my favorite fries in D.C. The seafood and oyster list changes frequently, depending on availability, so I won't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it when my family is in town because I get to eat at all the restaurants that I've been dying to visit but I've been too cheap!Anyway, I was very satisfied with my experience here and my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Great food and atmosphere. Small, quaint place with exposed bricks and when the weather is nice, the glass doors that makes up a large part of the front of the restaurant are opened...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only giving this a four because it's too small and I had to wait a very, very long time for a seat. And they don't take reservations; they just have a "wait list" that you have to call a half hour...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorite places is Hank's Oyster Bar in Dupont. Even my husband really likes it and he can't even eat a good half of what is on the menu because of his shellfish allergy. The really great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Used to be one of my favorite spots in DC. On earlier trips, I felt they had gotten everything right at this place -- the gold fish crackers when you sit down, the chocolate when you leave, all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A very solid four stars for our brunch experience after the Adams Morgan Day Festival. After a lot of walking in the hot sun, it really came down between Trio's and Hank's. The crowd looked larger...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hanks is super friendly, laid back and has attentive service. Average entree prices are $19 to $23, comparatively the appetizer prices are not as easy $7 to $13. But, all of their seafood is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived for dinner Saturday at 7. Since there are only about 80 seats there, Hank's doesn't accept reservations. You CAN call 20 minutes ahead to add yourself to a waiting list. If you don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As we traveled from San Francisco in search of good east coast seafood, we were delighted to find Hank's. We truly enjoyed their lobster roll which is refreshing and soothing on a hot muggy day. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome lobster rolls!that's pretty much what i get everytime. other than that, it's a small space so you'll usually have a wait.other things that are yummy are the mac and cheese, of course the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 Stars just for putting a nice place on 17th Street.Bravo.The restaurant is very cozy and warm and inviting. The food was not the best Ive had, but our party definitely enjoyed our meals overall....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here last week and enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. we went for a late dinner and were greeted warmly at the door. we had a drink at the bar while we waited.. the bar was busy and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first formal oyster experience & it went really well! This place has great flava that you won't get anywhere else in DC.During the summer I suggest eating outside, as the insidecan be actually...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there this past weekend, and all the other reviews on here are spot on. It was a great dining experience, and overall, not too expensive. I had the fried oyster po' boy and it was fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time, there was this enchanted land called 17th Street. Once a year, the street opened up and celebrated diversity and gay culture. Throughout the year, great gay clubs operated with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason this doesn't get 5 stars is because I am a dessert whore and a chunk of bittersweet chocolate doesn't do it for me. All I get are the sides. They are to-die-for. Also, if the hangar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place and warm atmosphere at this 17th street venue. The outside seating is perfect and cozy for either large groups or romantic evenings, so definitely worth the wait. Inside seating can get a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We got off the plane from San Francisco, dropped our bags at our friend's house, and all headed out to Hank's. The service was fantastic as was the food. We started with a dozen oysters and a bottle...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you go, try to eat outside. I love that they give you gold fish crackers while you're reading the menu. I had the popcorn shrimp and calamari for an appetizer and split the scallops and ahi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here for the first time tonight, after hearing about their Oyster Happy Hour. It really is a great place, and the oysters were sooo fresh and delicious. We ordered a dozen, and to my delight we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Hank's this past weekend with my boyfriend and the food was absolutely delicious. We started with a bottle of wine at the bar while waiting a few minutes for our table (they don't accept...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Funny how the neighbors surrounding Hank's protested them opening. It's a shot in the arm to 17th Street. I've always had good food (sea bass and clam strips... yum!) and good service, even with large...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here 5 times -- and really enjoyed 4 of them -- the other time was really off --- not sure why it was so off the mark -- but a great neighborhood spot that puts out really good food with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is this really 17th St? You'll be asking yourself the same question should you make the wise decision to try out Dupont's latest seafood addition. Hank's offers a variety of fresh seafood options,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Jamie Leeds knows how to wrestle an oyster into submission and still leave it begging to please. Ask your server to recommend the "briniest" of the day, and you'll love 'em on the half-shell....
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you'e an oyster fanatic (or just wanna get in the mood-- hehe), then you MUST try hank's. it's has a neigborhoody feel that's cozy and warm but it definitely can get crowded (although our wait on a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I absolutely LOVED the crabcake eggs benedict. Okay, it was bit much with the hollandaise over already greasy crabcakes, but whatever, it's brunch--chases the hangover away. I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, a place like Hank's has come to 17th St! The menu is simple, unfussy, delicious, and wonderfully fresh. The seafood specials have not been the same the three times I've been in. Classic New...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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