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Hank's Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurant$$$$

Northwest Washington, Washington

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Hank's Oyster Bar

8.4^/10

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Ranked #2 for seafood restaurants in Washington
The experts at Eater and Men's Health Mag recommend this place
"Try the BBQ oysters Hog Island style and a blood mary."(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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Katherine Kennedy AllenJanuary 4, 2014
Surprisingly quiet place with amazing oysters- the perfect Sunday afternoon spot
Alcione StürmerMarch 23, 2013
Amazing oysters. Delicious small plates. Wonderful outside space.
TPWP GuideSeptember 11, 2011
Scape the crowds & long waits by grabbing a seat at the marble cheese counter all the way in the back
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
Antonio Burrell, chef of Agua 301, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Hog Island barbecued oysters. Read more
Miguel LopezAugust 2, 2017
Good seafood, but avoid the hash-- it's drowned in some sort of sauce.
GonzaloJune 12, 2016
Very knowledgeable staff. Follow their recommendations.
David LewisMarch 30, 2013
Fun place, great food. Call ahead 30 minutes to get a table.
McKee FloydJuly 17, 2011
Try the BBQ oysters Hog Island style and a blood mary. Out of this world combo!
Liz SesslerApril 17, 2011
Great Mac & Cheese! Ask the wait staff for recommendations on the oysters and leave happy.
Matt SmallMarch 12, 2016
Come for the oysters, stay for the bitter chocolates.
Eric AndersenMay 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Wow! Try the cauliflower (spicy) and Mac & Cheese (creamy)!
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!
Generoso SantillanesJanuary 27, 2013
Most Of The servers are From Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador. If you speak Spanish, use that to your advantage ;)
Rachael KriegerMarch 31, 2019
The cocktails are awesome!
La-Tasha PatelAugust 23, 2014
Great Bloody Mary and fish n chips on a rainy day
Russ PtacekJuly 25, 2013
Beloved DC oyster bar ordered closed w/ health violations: no hot water, unclean kitchen areas, others. @wusa9. Passed reinspection/reopened.
Eric AndersenMay 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Happy Hour 5-7pm, Monday - Friday…$4 drinks and snacks!
Danyel SmithNovember 20, 2016
Been here 5+ times
salads here are wildly underrated.
Alex PopovaAugust 31, 2015
Go here for late night and get oysters for a $1!
LIAJanuary 12, 2014
Very nice ripe peare margarita!!!!
Rina AnnisaJune 9, 2012
Their Steamed Mussels with Tomato broth is phenomenal.
Francisco RuscalledaAugust 18, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Oysters, oyster shooters, meat and 2.
Russ LorensonAugust 29, 2012
Try the Grilled Baby Octopus - So tender!!! Yum-o!
Amy CummingsDecember 14, 2018
Get a D.C. Passport to get 2-for-1 cocktails!
Alison KennedyFebruary 4, 2012
Bloody Mary oyster shooter is wonderful at all times of the day
Uber DCOctober 15, 2013
12 free oysters with your uberX receipt from 10/16/13 - 10/18/13! #DCLOVESuberX
Omar RaheemNovember 22, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Great late night happy hour but sometimes they close early which is b s
Tony WangDecember 28, 2012
Good chill vibe, friendly staff, check it out!
Sara YMay 10, 2016
Delicious Chesapeake/New England seafood hybrid.
Tyler BonkowskiApril 14, 2016
The old fashioned is great!
LacosteDecember 5, 2011
The lobster bisque. The lobster bisque. The lobster bisque. Do we need to say it again?
Aaron CathcartJune 12, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Get Megan's Punch!! It's different and delicious every time!!! Megan you Rock!!!
Christian SchillerJune 8, 2013
Top oyster bar http://schiller-wine.blogspot.com/2010/03/oysters-and-wine.html in Washington DC
Jen SSeptember 26, 2010
For all that is well and good, get the crabcakes. They're freaking amazing.
Kiley MillerJune 24, 2015
Oysters and lobster roll
RApril 7, 2012
Def come here for oysters hall shell. Quite refreshing.
Robert LeitchMay 19, 2013
Oysters are tasty
Christopher Marc Bruneau JrOctober 26, 2012
Amazing food! The hanky panky cocktail is delicious!
Eric StrattonJuly 28, 2011
Get 1 of each oyster. You won't regret it.
KaRiM OnTheGoJanuary 19, 2013
Had the shrimp po boy...YUMMY!!!
Mark PollardJune 7, 2012
The halibut fish with some greens - tasty.
Eric AndersenFebruary 19, 2020
Been here 10+ times
Find the jackalope!
Julia Lord NickleJuly 11, 2016
Best oyster po'boy in DC!
Cathy HenryFebruary 4, 2020
Oysters were very fresh
CITY GRITApril 12, 2015
Nothing is better at brunch than a Bloody Mary and The Hangtown Fry!
RazDecember 8, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the Crab Cakes W Onion Rings & Coleslaw
Benjamin BannerNovember 24, 2015
Great cocktails and oysters.
Marq FewApril 22, 2013
You MUST try the mac & cheese. Golden bubbly goodness.
Ed SogolowAugust 12, 2016
Best raw oysters.

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