Hank's Oyster Bar - Alexandria

Name: Hank's Oyster Bar - Alexandria
Address: 1026 King St, Alexandria, VA, United States, 22314
Telephone: (703) 739-4265
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

954 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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Hank's Oyster Bar Old Town has moved to a new location! Please visit our website for more details including hours, location, and how to make reservations: https://hanksoysterbar.com/old-town/

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

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7:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 739-4265
Website
https://hanksoysterbar.com/old-town/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1026 King St Alexandria, VA 22314
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Parking details
Metered Lot behind the Restaurant as well as street parking on Henry, Prince & Patrick Streets

Popular dishes

Oysters* on the Half Shell
- each$2.95
Salty Wolfe Oyster
our proprietary oyster from war shore oyster co.; $0.10 per oyster goes to cancer research
- each$2.95
Middleneck Clams on the Half Shell$1.75
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
- each$2.95
Sake Bloody Mary Oyster* Shooters$6.00
Old Bay Peel N' Eat Shrimp$15.00
Ceviche w/ Lime & Jalapeno$13.00
Chilled Steamed Lobster
- Half$16.00
- Whole$27.00

Small Plates

New England Clam Chowder w/ Bacon$9.00
Lobster Bisque$10.00
Popcorn Shrimp & Calamari$13.00
Lobster Deviled Eggs$11.00
Fried Belly Clams
- MP
Fried Oysters$15.00
Griddled Crab Cake$15.00
Oysters Rocker Feller with Bacon$18.00
Eastern Shore Crab Dip with Tortilla Chips$15.00
Chef's Steamed Mussels$16.00

Sandwiches

includes your choice of fries, slaw or small caesar salad

Smoked Salmon Reuben$14.00
Crab Cake Sandwich with Cayenne Remoulade$17.00
Oyster Po'Boy with Tartar$19.00
Shrimp Po'Boy with Cayenne Remoulade$19.00
Lobster Roll$27.00
Fried Fish Sandwich with Tartar Sauce$14.00
Chef's Chicken Sandwich$13.00
Hank's Burger$14.00

Large Plates

French Toast w/ Fresh Fruit$10.00
2 Eggs, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, Toast$13.00
Spinach and Pepper Jack Omelet$12.00
Crab Cake Benedict*$17.00
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict*$15.00
Smoked Salmon Platter with Fixins'$15.00
Hangtown Fry$16.00

On the Side

Old Bay French Fries$6.00
Cole Slaw$6.00
Small Caesar Salad$6.00
Buttermilk Onion Rings$7.00
Braised Collard Greens$7.00
Sautéed Garlic Spinach$7.00
Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes$7.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon$7.00
Mac & Cheesy$8.00

Specials

Pear & Arugula Salad$14.00
w/ shaved fennel, red onions, bleu cheese, & apple cider bacon vinaigrette
Red Beet Salad$12.00
w/ artisan greens, sunflower seeds, feta cheese & red onion vinaigrette
Garlic Steamed Blue Bay Mussels$16.00
w/ tomatoes, garlic, white wine & butter
Shrimp & Grits$18.00
w/ ranchero sauce
Smoked Rainbow Trout Hash$14.00
w/ poached eggs*, potatoes, dill & cream
Huevos Rancheros$13.00
w/ white corn tortillas, smashed black beans & roasted tomato salsa
Catch of the Day
- MP
Sandwich of the Day*
Served w/ french fries. Please ask your server
- MP

Featured Drinks

Housemade Bloody Mary's$8.00
Your Choice of Liquor Vodka: Plain, Pickled or Peppered Gin, Tequila, Scotch or Lager Beer
Brunch Bubbles$9.00
Your Choice of Flavor Basil Syrup, OJ, Peach, Pear or Mango Nectar

What 954 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Seafood
Virginia - DC Suburbs
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DMat
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This last visit was no different than previous ones, great. Hank's is moving to a new location in two days but we made a reservation to give it one last go. The service was great but I forgot our waiter's name - he was timely, helpful, and very nice. The best entrée of the night is the mixed seafood grill - you won't be disappointed.
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Thyme2dine
Richmond
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and terrific service! The proprietary Sea Wolff oysters are the best…they are so fresh. We wanted to enjoy a night at Hank’s before they closed for a couple weeks due to their move to a new location nearby. We can hardly wait to stop by when they’re open!! We also enjoyed the clam chowder and the trout dinner. Amazing flavors.
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Rhondexter
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were courteous, experienced, knowledgeable and thoughtful. The atmosphere was very cozy and felt like a warm hug!! They are changing locations but the new location is supposed to be amazing.
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live2eat
Nashville
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The service was very good. All the staff worked together. The small seafood plateau was more than enough for the two us when we added to sides. The collard greens and onion rings were delicious!
KS
KristyS
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Had a great breakfast at Hank's. The crab cake Benedict was very good, bacon served extra-crispy, as requested. Coffee good, nice touch was a few small chunks of dark chocolate served with the check. Recommend.
PH
PeterH
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hank's is a terrfic Old Town restaurant, and it was a wonderful addition to the neighbourhood here some 15 years ago. I'll check out the new location, but nothing beats this one.
AS
AaronS
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
First time visiting. Had a reservation and seated immediately. Server and his service was fantastic. The food was amazing obviously we had oysters multiple servings. My only negative was another table sitting across from us. They were having a fantastic time and you could hear every single word, comment, and conversation incredibly loud. Wish we were sat in a quieter spot but that’s beyond the restaurants control to a point.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Luis was do great on explaining the menu and made us feel welcome!
RA
RoseAnnZ
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you love seafood, make a reservation. My favorite restaurant in the DMV.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my brother here when he was visiting to get “great seafood at a local spot” Hank’s is the perfect place. They gave us the best seat in the house, and we loved the seafood tower!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Skip the variety of oysters and go straight for the Salty Wolf! We added a couple of small plates the tuna tartare being the best. Hush puppies were good but with corn they are very different then a classic fish fry hush puppy. Love the little extra gold fish to start and the chocolate bites at the end.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience2
The overall food was good. Not the place for quite dining or spacious seating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our meal was delicious. We ordered oysters, muscles, lobster roll, Rockefeller pasta, bisque and it was all great plus our kids LOVED it all too!! Front door wasn’t super friendly but our waiter was awesome!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hank’s once again delivered fast six food, service and all around wonderful experience!
JM
JennyM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience3
We ordered the seafood plateau and were very disappointed. The lobster tail was rubbery, the claws were water logged, sand was in the clams, and the ceviche had an odd flavor like the spice level was off. Very disappointing for a $100 menu item.
BW
BillW
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was really good, but not great. Appetizer lobster salad, soups, and key lime pie dessert were excellent, however the fish entre was prepared with way too much sauce. The lamb entree was good, but I probably would not order again. Service was outstanding. Tables are a little close and the place is noisy.
AM
AlyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hank’s in Old Town is always delicious. We are absolutely obsessed with their fried oysters. The perfect spot for fresh oysters especially during their happy hour!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I welcomed the ambience and the hot temperature of the food. We had an awesome experience and will visit again.
B
Barb
Detroit
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat down for a quiet lunch and a table of 6 women were sat next to us. They had no regard for anyone in the restaurant and were incredibly loud…. I enjoyed my meal, but could not wait to get out of the restaurant as their voices echoed off of the walls like nails on a chalkboard !!!
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None
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, excellent service.
K
Kathy
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Consistently great food. We had the lobster roll and the special lobster salad. Both were excellent, and highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time at hanks is awesome and we love Tim!!!
CS
ChrisS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The very highest quality seafood and fantastic service. It's a little pricey, but again, the highest quality seafood. Get there early, these folks are not night owls.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great customer service! Awesome oysters but others menu items a little bland.
A
Aundra
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and portions were appropriate size, definitely a great place to dine, have been here several times highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Bad waiter. Stale chips with crab dip
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great raw oyster selection.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first visit to this restaurant. Excellent food and service. We will be back
G
Gr8vino
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Awesome meal. Lobster roll was to die for.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful we love coming here
HH
HikoH
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We miss rolls. We don’t have any idea why quit serving any bread 🥖.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Half our party arrived early and it was so convenient to be able to grab a quick drink at the bar before the remainder of our friends arrived. The service was friendly and courteous, and the food arrived quickly and was delicious! Not ridiculously overpriced or anything either which was surprise for the neighborhood/area. This was my first time here and I will definitely be back!
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Vaceodude
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The oysters were fresh and delicious. You could put liver on the roll they use for the lobster roll and it would be delicious. Great Lobster Roll. The fried oysters were so good.
RN
RachelN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gooooood service 👍🏽 Gooooood ppl 👍🏽 Goooooood Food 👍🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
A
Alyvp
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My mom was visiting and craving oysters! The waiter recommended a mixed dozen and they were all unique and delicious.
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Lisa
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great place for a date. The cocktails were great! I had the lavender one and the snow white. Recommend for a relaxing dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never a bad experience at Hank’s! Great service, great ambiance, great food!
AA
AudreyA
Central Coast
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We recently visited Hanks with friends from out of town to celebrate a birthday and it was a fantastic experience. Everything from the service to the drinks to the oysters were top notch! We love hanks!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful experience! Love oysters, and the ambiance was first class.
J
Jeanie
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Happy Hour at Hanks was my birthday wish and it didn’t disappoint. Great oysters, wine and atmosphere… and an awesome bartender.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Hank's Oyster Bar - Alexandria is rated 4.8 stars by 954 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

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7:00 PM

Google Map for Hank's Oyster Bar - Alexandria

1026 King St Alexandria, VA 22314

Additional information

Neighborhood
Alexandria
Hours of operation
Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered Lot behind the Restaurant as well as street parking on Henry, Prince & Patrick Streets
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Website
https://hanksoysterbar.com/old-town/
Phone number
(703) 739-4265

Hank's Oyster Bar - Alexandria

Make a reservation

Additional information

Fried Oysters

Hank's Lobster Roll

Seafood Plateau

Raw Bar

Oysters* on the Half Shell

Salty Wolfe Oyster

Middleneck Clams on the Half Shell$1.75

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Sake Bloody Mary Oyster* Shooters$6.00

Old Bay Peel N' Eat Shrimp$15.00

Ceviche w/ Lime & Jalapeno$13.00

Chilled Steamed Lobster

Small Plates

New England Clam Chowder w/ Bacon$9.00

Lobster Bisque$10.00

Popcorn Shrimp & Calamari$13.00

Lobster Deviled Eggs$11.00

Fried Belly Clams

Fried Oysters$15.00

Griddled Crab Cake$15.00

Oysters Rocker Feller with Bacon$18.00

Eastern Shore Crab Dip with Tortilla Chips$15.00

Chef's Steamed Mussels$16.00

Sandwiches

Smoked Salmon Reuben$14.00

Crab Cake Sandwich with Cayenne Remoulade$17.00

Oyster Po'Boy with Tartar$19.00

Shrimp Po'Boy with Cayenne Remoulade$19.00

Lobster Roll$27.00

Fried Fish Sandwich with Tartar Sauce$14.00

Chef's Chicken Sandwich$13.00

Hank's Burger$14.00

Large Plates

French Toast w/ Fresh Fruit$10.00

2 Eggs, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, Toast$13.00

Spinach and Pepper Jack Omelet$12.00

Crab Cake Benedict*$17.00

Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict*$15.00

Smoked Salmon Platter with Fixins'$15.00

Hangtown Fry$16.00

On the Side

Old Bay French Fries$6.00

Cole Slaw$6.00

Small Caesar Salad$6.00

Buttermilk Onion Rings$7.00

Braised Collard Greens$7.00

Sautéed Garlic Spinach$7.00

Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes$7.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon$7.00

Mac & Cheesy$8.00

Specials

Pear & Arugula Salad$14.00

Red Beet Salad$12.00

Garlic Steamed Blue Bay Mussels$16.00

Shrimp & Grits$18.00

Smoked Rainbow Trout Hash$14.00

Huevos Rancheros$13.00

Catch of the Day

Sandwich of the Day*

Featured Drinks

Housemade Bloody Mary's$8.00

Brunch Bubbles$9.00

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