Great and fresh oysters good service also fresh hot pasta was delicious and good portions

Quite a wonderful restaurant to celebrate our 40th anniversary! We enjoyed complimentary sparkling wine with a great plate of mixed fresh oysters. The Caesar salad with sardines was perfect- best dressed salad we've had in a long time. We enjoyed the seared fish special and seafood risotto so much. Even though we were completely satisfied they insisted we share a scrumptious key lime pie, which we throughly enjoyed. The seating area was exceptional and our seating was so romantic and perfect for our first night in DC together! The service throughout the meal was exceptional!!

Not cheap but great vibes. I've been here several times, most times dining at a table but most recently sat at the bar. Staff here are always friendly and accommodating. They provide some goldfish to munch on at the bar and I had a couple of their happy hour drinks as well as a variety of oysters. Their fried oyster slider is really good and I'm not a huge French fry guy but they were thin and crispy with just a hint of old bay.

Had dinner here with a friend on a Friday night. Hank's gets a lot of things right, but falls short in some areas. The restaurant is spacious, lively, and ambient. The outdoor dining space in the front is cute, and the servers there were knowledgeable and attentive. The upstairs outdoor bar is fun. I ordered the white wine and the punch of the day, but the white wine was served in a plastic cup and was not chilled. Most of the food was average and overpriced, with sauces that didn't complement the dishes as well as they could have. The menu could benefit from being more thoughtfully curated. Although there's no dessert menu posted online, they did offer key lime pie and chocolate mousse on my visit. Must-get (5/5): Oysters Rockefeller, Hush Puppies. Both were fried and buttery seafood perfection. Still good (4/5): Lobster Roll, Popcorn Shrimp & Calamari; tasty, though the sauce was unnecessary and didn't complement the shrimp or calamari well. Pass (3/5): Grilled Branzino; although the fish was cooked perfectly, the sauce didn't complement the fish and the consistency of the sauce was off, as it separated into watery and thicker components. After one bite of the fish with the sauce, I chose to eat the fish without it.

The lobster roll was quite amazing and it had quite a bit of lobster inside. They certainly didn't skimp. The oysters were also delicious.

I'm definitely a fan of Hank's but have been visiting the other location more frequently. Yesterday, I returned to this location and I'm happy that I did. First, impeccable customer service! Shoutout to "Jasmine" in the Q street bar upstairs. They didn't miss a beat and kept my drinks flowing, conversation going, and an overall amazing time. Thanks Jasmine! I'll be trying the winged eyeliner tips immediately! Yassssssssss Now this is a huge change from my encounter years ago where the bartender at the time treated me poorly. I'm glad that throughout the years, service has changed and diverse crowds can feel more accommodated. Decor: I've been to this location several times but never to the Q street bar upstairs. Jasmine informed us that the decor changes with the theme and yesterday's theme was in line with the beach/shoreline vibes. I definitely felt like I was in Miami with the outdoor breeze and burst of colors- until the rain came down. Rushing inside to the bar area, we continued the happy hour experience! Drinks: I ordered vodka soda, perfectly prepared and a great calorie cut for those wondering why I selected it. We can be healthy and turn up lol Food: To start, I ordered 4 oysters (priced at $2.25 ea. during HH) the selections were Salty Wolfe (VA) and Battle Creek (VA). The Salty Wolfe had a smooth finish, dare I say that it was a bit creamy and sweet but definitely smooth. The Battle Creek were divine but not as sweet at the Salty Wolfe. Both selections were fresh and of course you cannot help but to squeeze a little lemon on top, a drop of cocktail sauce, and dive right in. 10/10! I always enjoy their oysters. Fried Shrimp Slider with Old Bay Fries: this was a little "I need something more on my stomach" selection and I'm glad that Jasmine recommended it. The shrimp was seasoned to perfection and fried perfectly! Topped with coleslaw and laid on a freshly baked bun, this sandwich was too good to put down. Seriously, the bread was fresh and carried a homemade flavor. The old bay fries were shoestrings cut with just the right amount of Old Bay sprinkled on each fry. This meal is definitely portion controlled but filling and not bad for the price of $8. Overall, I had an incredible time and as always, I'd choose Hank's over and over again for my pick of fresh oysters!

Here's the secret to Hank's- the dessert is the best part! We had a wonderful time at dinner overall. The restaurant is large, roomy, and airy. The staff were super nice, and people were constantly checking on our table. My friend had a great fish sandwich, and I had an absolutely amazing cheeseburger! The secret is the dessert though. The key lime pie is made in house and you can tell. It's creamy, light, and zesty. The crust is perfect and the total package is just superb. The chocolate mousse was light but rich and the flavor was on point. Who would think that an oyster bar would have such amazing desserts? Don't miss them!