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Hank's Oyster Bar

Hank's Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Old Town North, Alexandria
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    The seafood at Hank's Oyster Bar is a can't miss
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    Danielle M.
    "Milk stout is great and ask the bartender about oyster specials."(70 Tips)
    Joel S.
    "Great lobster roll, great mussels great Brussels sprouts"(6 Tips)
    Mike R.
    "New Point Comfort oysters"(2 Tips)
    Diane F.
    "Crab cakes wonderful and key lime pie!!!"(3 Tips)
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  • Natasha K.heart icon on user image
    Love this place. If you like your oyster briny, the Salty Wolfe is the one to order! The popcorn shrimp/calamari beats any calamari in town by far! The French toast is divine.
  • Caitlin L.heart icon on user image
    Caitlin LawlerFebruary 28, 2016
    Great place for drinks and delicious fresh oysters. Everything we had from the menu was cooked perfectly and tasted great! I highly recommend the grilled calamari!
  • Jenee P.heart icon on user image
    Jenee PAugust 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I love this place! The oysters and the wine are out of this world. Each time we go I have great service. Get there early the best oysters go quick!
  • Adam M.heart icon on user image
    Adam Molyneux-BerryNovember 9, 2019
    Best fish and chips in the DMV area. Pan fried rainbow trout is amazing. Muscles are fab. The oysters are superb. What more can you ask for. Oh, wait, the great beer selection! Yum!
  • Robert C.heart icon on user image
    Robert CiglianoJune 15, 2015
    Love the the oysters and atmosphere. Get the sampler to try oysters from around the country. I like the ones from the east coast the best.
  • Jake D.heart icon on user image
    Jake DylanApril 1, 2016
    Delicious food in a comfortable space at a really affordable price. Highly recommend the oysters of the day. Lobster rolls are mainstyle.
  • Spencer B.heart icon on user image
    Spencer BrownellDecember 18, 2014
    Second time here. I could eat here everyday!! Absolutely fantastic! Great cocktails and on Mondays whole steamed lobsters are $23!!
  • Davidheart icon on user image
    DavidDecember 30, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    My goto place in Alexandria for one dozen assorted oysters. And then a great meal. The salads are good to share.
  • Ross R.
    Ross RoadkitAugust 16, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    These oysters are beyond delicious. So damn good. Service is amazing too.
  • Northern Virginia Magazine
    "Yes, eating oysters will replenish the dwindling bivalve population, clean the bay waters, and basically save the world, but that doesn't mean you should ignore the rest of Hank's brief menu."
  • Kari O.heart icon on user image
    Kari OsborneSeptember 19, 2016
    Quaint little restaurant. The food was really good all around. Recommend the fried oysters, popcorn shrimp, and trout.
  • Danielle M.heart icon on user image
    Danielle MoonshineMarch 9, 2015
    Milk stout is great and ask the bartender about oyster specials. Good oysters!
  • Wu
    WuAugust 6, 2017
    Sit at the bar and get half-price oysters. Good deal. Oysters very fresh. Mixed seafood grill was also good.
  • Jason R.
    Jason RozenblatJanuary 27, 2013
    Oysters are excellent, especially the Duckabush from WA and Golden Chesapeake from VA. Good beer selection, too. Only bad part is this place is cramped and there's no real good place to wait.
  • Davidheart icon on user image
    DavidFebruary 12, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    A great place to enjoy oysters, and a light dinner, that small plate salads are wonderful.
  • Tobin M.
    Tobin MadathilSeptember 6, 2015
    Awsome food, but you will need to spend for it a mere lobster roll will set you back 25bucks...but still worth every penny
  • Gene K.heart icon on user image
    Gene KlixOctober 1, 2018
    Awesome place for oysters, best oysters I had anywhere. Staff service was excellent and friendly.
  • Just M.heart icon on user image
    Just Me!December 16, 2017
    Popcorn shrimp and calamari 👍🏻 mahi mahi 👍🏻
  • Elle B.heart icon on user image
    Elle BreezeeDecember 21, 2014
    Hang town fry: fried oyster frittata, capers, tomatoes, bacon, red onions, cheese, yum!!!
  • Northern Virginia Magazine
    "Hank’s Oyster Bar manages to maintain a buttery softness with its scallops, folded into a weekday (!) omelet, with equally cared for chunks of shrimp." - November 2012 Issue
  • Vanessa F.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa FrenchJuly 25, 2012
    Oysters are amazing of course but if you get the chance try the lamb chops. They are tender, juicy and beyond tasty.
  • John K.
    John KellerJune 7, 2013
    Great place. Fresh oysters with nice HHour prices. The Mac & Cheese are awesome. They have Natty Boh!
  • LeShawna A.heart icon on user image
    LeShawna AlstonMay 24, 2013
    Great oysters. But bad chairs. Make sure you sit in the back at the semi booth on the cushion side your butt will thank you.
  • Alice F.
    Alice FerrisSeptember 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Pan Roasted Trout - Would you like some trout with that butter sauce? So good. (via @Foodspotting)
  • Alice F.
    Alice FerrisMarch 22, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Oysters - Neglected to post this collection of Virginia oysters earlier in the week. (via @Foodspotting)
  • Northern Virginia Magazine
    Chef/owner Jamie Leeds continues to challenge the seafood status quo, interweaving wide ranging and typically substantive specials. - November 2011 issue
  • Danielle M.heart icon on user image
    Danielle MoonshineMarch 9, 2015
    Ask the bartender for oyster recommendations!
  • Diane F.
    Diane FlowersJuly 24, 2013
    Excellent oysters!!! All were amazing! Crab cakes wonderful and key lime pie!!!
  • Alice F.
    Alice FerrisSeptember 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the One Dozen Oysters - I ❤ Hank's. East coast oysters. (via @Foodspotting)
  • Alice F.
    Alice FerrisJuly 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Oysters - Clockwise from top, in pairs: Ayock Salt, Totten Inlet, North Bay, Blue Point, New Point, Battle Creek
  • Ian O.
    Ian OrekondyJune 24, 2012
    Heirloom Tomatoes and Corn and Crab Soup are both fantastic - as are the crab cakes and bok choy.
  • Alice F.
    Alice FerrisSeptember 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Oysters - My fave meal in Alexandria. And Myriam is here! (via @Foodspotting)
  • Dave F.heart icon on user image
    Dave FotschNovember 8, 2014
    A selection if local oysters. Oh so good!
  • Michael S.heart icon on user image
    Michael S.May 12, 2019
    Oysters are good here as well as the Surf and Turf
  • Vanessa F.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa FrenchJuly 25, 2012
    If you have room for something sweet — you really should try the key lime pie. It is to die for.
  • Spencer B.heart icon on user image
    Spencer BrownellMay 10, 2014
    Oyster Happy Hour! Lobster Roll! Fried clam! Martinis! My favorite place in the last three years!
  • Jon S.
    Jon SmithSeptember 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    As strange as this sounds, pair the fried oysters and mac and cheese. We used the mac as an oyster dipping sauce. Amazing flavor.
  • William D.heart icon on user image
    William DonahoeAugust 17, 2014
    If you order a half -dozen oysters just try a selection of everything!
  • Joel S.
    Joel SteinbergDecember 22, 2014
    Great lobster roll, great mussels great Brussels sprouts
  • Denise H.heart icon on user image
    Denise HarperAugust 2, 2016
    The fried oysters were great. Call right before you go to ensure a table.
  • Lisa D.heart icon on user image
    Lisa DavisApril 10, 2015
    Oysters.. And, may be the best crab cake I've ever had!
  • Rita d.heart icon on user image
    Rita de FigueiredoAugust 22, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    I never order Mac & Cheese anywhere, but here! Surprisingly amazing!
  • Claire M.
    Claire McDonoughMay 25, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The Muscadet is fabulous with oysters. Great tip from bartender. He was absolutely right.
  • Mike R.
    Mike RudolphMarch 24, 2012
    Get the New Point Comfort oysters if they have them!! Mild and sweet, my favorite of the Virginia oysters.
  • Tim F.heart icon on user image
    Tim FSeptember 13, 2014
    Seafood, beer selection
  • Leandro L.heart icon on user image
    Leandro LageraMay 28, 2016
    Memories abound here. Miss this place. Eat at the bar. Can't go wrong.
  • Raevyn W.
    Raevyn W.March 19, 2011
    The ceviche and the mussels are incredible. The cocktails are top notch, too! Try the Blue Mule!
  • KATHIE J.
    KATHIE JONESMay 26, 2013
    The oysters are fantastic the best place to eat oysters
  • Lizzie M.heart icon on user image
    Lizzie MooreSeptember 15, 2013
    The Dennis Oysters are really nice and have a light brine finish!
  • Gary U.heart icon on user image
    Gary UtleyDecember 4, 2014
    Place has amazing specials on oysters through the week! They were bangging
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