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Welcome to Hank's Oyster Bar Dupont Circle

Serving our signature urban beach food, cool drinks, and warm hospitality since 2005.

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Beverages

A 20% Service Charge will be added to all parties of 9 guests or more.

BEVERAGES

COCKTAILS

FROZEN COCKTAILS

THE FREAKIN’ CATALINA WINE MIXER 14

Absolut Watermelon Vodka, House Rose, Lime, Simple Syrup, Apple Juice, Peach Schnapps, Strawberry Puree

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

DRUNKEN DUCKY, YOU'RE THE ONE 18

bluecoat gin, green chartreuse, lemon, spiced curacao syrup, hopped-grapefruit bitters, egg white

*contains egg whites

PINEAPPLE EXPRESS 16

malibu pineapple rum, gosling’s black seal rum, simple syrup, tiki bitters, applewood smoke

THAT TIK-TOK GIRL WAS ON TO SOMETHIN’ 16

Starburst-Infused Altos Silver, Chacho, Lime, Simple Syrup, Habanero Bitters

THIS ONE TIME, AT BAND CAMP... 16

del maguey vida mezcal, tamarind-cinnamon syrup, apple cider, lime, burlesque bitters

THE UNLIKELY TALE OF TOM COBBLER 16

jack daniel’s apple whiskey, lemon, peach puree, apple juice, ginger bitters

VANILLA-CHAI OLD FASHIONED 16

Smooth Ambler Contradiction Rye,
Brown Sugar Vanilla-Chai Syrup, Black Walnut Bitters

NEGRONI SBA…SBAG…….THAT ONE 15

Campo Viejo Cava, Campari, Dolin Rouge

RELAXING IS A PUBLIC SERVICE 16

Seagram’s Gin, Cacao and Coffee-Infused Campari,
Dolin Rouge

A LITTLE BLACK DOG NAMED ROSIE 14

Rosemary-Infused Absolut Vodka, St. Germain,
Grapefruit, Orange Bitters

A CURE FOR WHAT AILS YA 14

Black Pepper-Infused Absolut Vodka, Tonic,
Pomegranate-Rosemary Syrup, Lemon, Tiki Bitters

PUNCH OF THE DAY 10

The 90's Called....

Hank's Cosmopolitan 14

Absolut, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice

The Lemon Drop 15

Absolut Citron, Lemon Juice, Simple syrup

Espresso Martini 16

Absolut, Kahlua, Guinness Stout, Whole Milk

WE GOT OUR SHOTS

Peanut Butter Jelly Time* 8

with the crust cut off, of course
* contains peanuts

I'm Pickle Rick 8

need we say more?

ZERO PROOF

No-Jito, No Cry 11

lyre’s spiced cane spirit, cranberry juice, peach puree, lime juice, soda

That Mule's Got a Kick 11

lyre’s spiced cane spirit, lime juice, jalapeño simple syrup, ginger beer

BEERS + SUCH

DRAFT

NARRAGANSETT 8

Lager, RI 5.0%

ASLIN BEER CO 9

No Backsies, Hefeweizen, VA 5.5%

GUINNESS LTD 9

El Dorado, Amber Ale, MD. 4.8%

GUINNESS LTD 9

Draught Stout, IRL 4.2%

EVOLUTION CRAFT BREWING COMPANY 10

Lot No. 3, IPA MD 6.8%

DC BRAU 9

Joint Resolution, Hazy IPA, DC 5.5%

DENIZENS BREWING CO. 10

Big Red Norm, Red Ale MD 6.5%

GRUPO MODELO 9

Pacifico, MEX 4.5%

BOTTLES & CANS

DC BRAU 10

Public, Pale Ale, DC 6.0%

MILLER LIGHT 8

Pale Lager, WI 4.2%

HEINEKEN 9

Zero Proof, NED 0%

WINE

SPARKLING

CAVA 12/51

Campo Viejo NV ESP

BRUT ROSE 12/51

Campo Viejo, NV, ESP

CHAMPAGNE 26/120

G. H. Mumm, NV FRA

WHITE & ROSE

House White Wine 11/40

PINOT GRIGIO 13/55

Ornella Molon 2017 Venezia, ITA

ARNEIS 14/62

Ceretto Arneis Blange 2020
Piedmont, ITA

SAUVIGNON BLANC 12/51

Babich S.B. Estate 2021
Marlborough, NZL

QUINCY 15/68

Domaine de Chevilly 2019 Loire, FRA

ALBARIÑO 13/55

Nessa, Adegas Gran Vinum 2020
Rias Baixas, ESP

CHARDONNAY 13/55

Golden 2019
Monterey County, CA

REISLING 13/55

Immich-Anker 2018 Mosel, GER

MOSCATO D’ASTI 15/34

Nivole Michele Chiarlo 2021
Piedmont, ITA 375 ml

HOUSE ROSE WINE 11/40

ROSE 14/62

Ro’si Masca del Tacco 2020 Puglia, ITA

RED WINE

HOUSE RED WINE 11/40

TEMPRANILLO 15/68

Tinto Bodegas Elias Mora 2020
Toro, ESP

PINOT NOIR 16/72

Primarius 2019 P.N. Reserve
Willamette Valley, OR

MERLOT 15/68

Folie à Deux 2018, Alexander Valley, CA

ZINFANDEL 14/62

Masca del Tacco 2020 ITA

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 16/72

Austin Hope 2020
Paso Robles, CA

A 20% Service Charge will be added to all parties of 9 guests or more.

Dinner

starting at 4pm
Tuesday – Sunday

Hank's Classics

Seafood Plateau

our signature and award winning plateau features
oysters on the half shell*, middleneck clams on the half shell*, chilled jumbo shrimp, seafood ceviche*, mussels escabeche*, and chilled Maine lobster.
No Substitutions.

Small Serves 1-2 65

Large Serves 2-4 120

Raw Bar

1/2 Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell* 18

A rotating variety- ask your server for today’s selection!

1/2 Dozen Salty Wolfe Oysters on the Half Shell* 18

Our Proprietary Oyster from the Lower Chesapeake, VA

1/2 Dozen Middleneck Clams on the Half Shell* 16

1/2 Dozen Chilled Jumbo Shrimp 22

1/2 lb. Peel n' Eat Shrimp 17

served chilled

Seafood Ceviche with Lime and Jalapeño* 17

Lobster Topped Deviled Eggs 12

Salmon Belly Tartare* 22

with mango and avocado
Served with tortilla chips

Sake Bloody Mary Oyster Shooter* 10

Small Plates

Lobster Bisque 12

New England Clam Chowder with Bacon 12

Fried Oysters 16

Griddled Crabcake 18

Popcorn Shrimp & Calamari 16

Eastern Shore Crab Dip 16

served with Tortilla Chips

Hog Island Style BBQ Oysters 20

6 per order

Caesar Salad* 11

Add:
(3) Shrimp +8
White Anchovies +5

Endive Salad 16

radicchio, oranges, pear, herbs, caramelized pecans, blue cheese dressing

Add 3 Shrimp +8

Warm Octopus Salad 22

sauteed octopus, pee wee potatoes, arugula, orange segments, olives, cherry tomatoes, and capers,

Steamed Mussels 18

White wine, lemon juice, herb butter, grilled crostini

Hushpuppies 10

Cayenne Remoulade

Sandwiches

all Sandwiches served with Old Bay Fries

Oyster Po’Boy 19

Tartar Sauce

Shrimp Po’Boy 20

Cayenne Remoulade

Hank's Lobster Roll 31

Fried Fish Sandwich 17

Fried Chicken Sandwich 17

Smoky BBQ Sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce

Double Patty Cheeseburger 18

two patties layered with smoked gouda and topped with sautéed mushrooms and red onions plus our smoky BBQ mayo

Crab Cake Sandwich 21

Large Plates

Fried Oyster Dinner 25

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Crab Cake Dinner 36

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Fish and Chips 22

served with Old Bay Fries, Cole Slaw, and Tartar Sauce

Molasses Brasied Short Ribs 32

Choice of Two Sides

Chicken Schnitzel 25

Panko Crusted Chicken Scallopini with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce
Choice of Two Sides

12 oz Grilled Ribeye* 44

House Made steak sauce and Choice of Two Sides

Oyster Rockefeller Pasta 25

Oysters, Spinach, and Bacon in a Pastis Cream Sauce

Market Vegetable Plate 22

choice of 5 sides

Pan Seared Rockfish 36

truffle polenta cake, baby carrots, sauteed kale, saffron beurre blanc

Pan Seared Flounder 34

butternut squash puree, wilted spinach with apples, golden raisins, feta, cashews, shallots, and garlic

Osso Bucco 37

bone marrow risotto, roasted sunchokes and cauliflower, au jus

On the Side

Old Bay French Fries 7

Cole Slaw 7

Chilled Marinated Beets 7

a Hank’s classic

Collard Greens 8

Mac and Cheesy 8

Fried Onion Rings 8

Roasted Mushrooms 9

Garlic, shallots, fresh herbs, lemon zest, butter, white wine

Bacon-Wrapped French Beans 9

orange and brown sugar reduction

Chinese Eggplant 9

ginger, shallots, garlic, green onions, apple vinegar, and crispy rice

*NOTE: This item may be ordered raw/undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical condition.

A 20% Service Charge will be added to all parties of 9 guests or more.

Brunch

available Friday – Sunday 11am – 3:30pm

Brunch Favorites

To Start

Bottomless Mimosas* 25

**2 hours of service**
* requires a purchase of a brunch plate, sandwich or large plate.

Mimosa 9

Hank's Bloody Mary 10

Aperol Spritz 12

Brunch Plates

Smoked Salmon Platter 16

smoked salmon, with capers, tomatoes, red onion, and chopped egg. Served with a toasted everything bagel and scallion topped cream cheese.

Smoked Salmon Reuben 15

smoked salmon, swiss cheese, remoulade, and coleslaw on griddled rye bread. Served with breakfast potatoes

Shrimp and Grits 18

southern style shrimp and andouille sausage in a butter pan sauce over cheese grits

Biscuits & Gravy 12

2 house made biscuits topped with a white sausage gravy. Served with collard greens.
Add an egg +3

Hangtown Fry 18

three egg frittata with dice red peppers, onion, tomato, capers and bacon topped with fried oysters, tartar sauce, and green onions.

French Toast 12

Custard soaked challah topped with fresh berries. Served with a berry compote and maple syrup.

Breakfast Burger 16

single beef patty topped with smoked gouda, BBQ mayo, bacon, and a fried egg on a toasted English muffin.
Served with breakfast potatoes.
Add a Patty +3.

Crab Cake Eggs Benedict* 21

2 mini crab cakes topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Served with breakfast potatoes.

Brunch Tostadas 18

Fried corn tortillas topped with black beans, jalapeńo coleslaw, queso fresco, avocado and 2 fried eggs. Served with breakfast potatoes.

Short Rib Hash 19

Short rib ends and breakfast potatoes topped with 2 poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.

Kid's Cheese Omelet** 8

served with choice of Fries or fresh fruit
**for guests 12 and under

Brunch Sides

Applewood Smoked Bacon 7

Seasonal Fruit 7

Breakfast Potatoes 7

Biscuit 3

Hank's Classics

Seafood Plateau

our signature and award winning plateau features
oysters on the half shell*, middleneck clams on the half shell*, chilled jumbo shrimp, seafood ceviche*, mussels escabeche*, and chilled Maine lobster.
No Substitutions.

Small Serves 1-2 65

Large Serves 2-4 120

Raw Bar

1/2 Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell* 18

A rotating variety- ask your server for today’s selection!

1/2 Dozen Salty Wolfe Oysters on the Half Shell* 18

Our Proprietary Oyster from the Lower Chesapeake, VA

1/2 Dozen Middleneck Clams on the Half Shell* 16

1/2 Dozen Chilled Jumbo Shrimp 22

1/2 lb. Peel n' Eat Shrimp 17

served Chilled

Seafood Ceviche with Lime and Jalapeño* 17

Lobster Topped Deviled Eggs 12

Salmon Belly Tartare* 22

mango and avocado.
Served with tortilla chips

Sake Bloody Mary Oyster Shooter* 10

Small Plates

Lobster Bisque 12

New England Clam Chowder with Bacon 12

Fried Oysters 16

Griddled Crabcake 18

Popcorn Shrimp & Calamari 16

Eastern Shore Crab Dip 16

served with Tortilla Chips

Hog Island Style BBQ Oysters 20

6 per order

Caesar Salad* 11

Add:
(3) Shrimp +8
White Anchovies +5

Steamed Mussels 18

white wine, lemon juice, herb butter, grilled crostini

Endive Salad 16

radicchio, oranges, pear, herbs, caramelized pecans, blue cheese dressing

Add 3 Shrimp +8

Warm Octopus Salad 22

pee wee potatoes, arugula, orange segments, olives, cherry tomatoes, and capers

Hushpuppies 10

Cayenne Remoulade

Sandwiches

all Sandwiches served with Old Bay Fries

Oyster Po’Boy 19

Shrimp Po’Boy 20

Hank's Lobster Roll 31

Fried Fish Sandwich 17

Fried Chicken Sandwich 17

Smoky BBQ Sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce

Double Patty CheeseBurger 18

two patties layered with smoked gouda and topped with sautéed mushrooms and red onions plus our smoky BBQ mayo

Crab Cake Sandwich 21

Large Plates

Fried Oyster Dinner 25

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Crab Cake Dinner 36

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Fish and Chips 22

served with Old Bay Fries, Cole Slaw, and Tartar Sauce

Molasses Brasied Short Ribs 32

Choice of Two Sides

Chicken Schnitzel 25

Panko Crusted Chicken Scallopini with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce
Choice of Two Sides

12 oz Grilled Ribeye* 44

House Made steak sauce and Choice of Two Sides

Oyster Rockefeller Pasta 25

Oysters, Spinach, and Bacon in a Pastis Cream Sauce

Pan Seared Rockfish 36

truffle polenta cake, baby carrots, sauteed kale, saffron beurre blanc

Pan Seared Flounder 34

butternut squash puree, wilted spinach with apples, golden raisins, feta, cashews, shallots, and garlic

Osso Bucco 37

bone marrow risotto, roasted sunchokes and cauliflower, au jus

Market Vegetable Plate 22

choice of 5 sides

On the Side

Old Bay French Fries 7

Cole Slaw 7

Chilled Marinated Beets 7

a Hank’s classic

Collard Greens 8

Mac and Cheesy 8

Fried Onion Rings 8

Roasted Mushrooms 9

Garlic, shallots, fresh herbs, lemon zest, butter, white wine

Bacon-Wrapped French Beans 9

orange and brown sugar glaze

Chinese Eggplant 9

ginger, shallots, garlic, green onions, apple vinegar, and crispy rice

*NOTE: This item may be ordered raw/undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical condition.

A 20% Service Charge will be added to all parties of 9 guests or more.

Happy Hour

OYSTER HAPPY HOUR
available Tuesday- Friday from 4pm-7pm at the bar only

Happy Hour Bites

Oysters on the Half Shell 2

priced by the piece.
A Rotating Selection of Freshly Shucked East Coast Oysters served with lemon, Hank’s Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, and Oyster Crackers

Fried Oyster Slider 7

cayenne remoulade and coleslaw. served with Old Bay fries

Fried Shrimp Slider 8

cayenne remoulade and coleslaw. served with Old Bay fries

Molasses Braised Short Rib Slider 9

cayenne remoulade and coleslaw. served with Old Bay fries

Tempura Shishito Peppers 10

cayenne remoulade

Pimento Cheese Dip 9

served with tortilla chips

Seafood Nachos 19

tortilla chips topped with lump crabmeat, fried shrimp, avocado cream, cheese sauce and pico de gallo

NO SUBSTITUTIONS

Bacon Topped Deviled Eggs 7

4 to an order

Popcorn of the Day 4

Happy Hour Beers

Narragansett 6

lager, ri 5.0%

DC Brau 6

joint resolution, hazy ipa, dc 5.5%

DC Brau 6

public, pale ale, dc 6.0%

Aslin Beer Co 6

no backsies, hefeweizen, va 5.5%

Happy Hour Wines

House Sparkling 7

cava

House Sparking Rose 7

cava rose

House White 7

Pinot Grigio

House Pink 7

Spanish Rose

House Red 7

Tempranillo

Happy Hour Drinks

Happy Hour pricing covers a spirit and single mixer only, i.e. vodka soda, rum & coke, bourbon & ginger ale

Punch of the Day 5

never the same yet always potent

House Vodka 8

Absolut

House Gin 8

Seagram’s

House Tequila 8

Altos

House Rum 8

Don Q

House Bourbon 8

Benchmark

Takeout

Order Takeout Via TOAST  or Delivery via Doordash

Family Meals To Go

We proudly offer a variety of family meals for two or four guests exclusively for TAKEOUT!

Lobster Roll Kit 55/110

Everything you need for Hank’s Lobster Rolls!
Sliced-on-Top Buns
Lobster Salad
Cole Slaw
Goldfish Crackers
Hank’s Chocolate

Crab Cake Dinner 64/128

Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce,
Cole Slaw, Collard Greens, and Mac and Cheesy

Surf n Turf Dinner 64/128

Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce, Molasses Braised Beef Short Ribs,
Cole Slaw, Collard Greens, and Mac and Cheesy

Molasses Braised Beef Short Rib Dinner 60/120

Molasses Braised Beef Short Ribs,
Cole Slaw, Collard Greens, and Mac and Cheesy

Chicken Schnitzel Dinner 50/100

Panko Crusted Chicken Scallopini with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce, Collard Greeens, Mac and Cheesy

Hank's Classics

Raw Bar

1/2 Dozen East Coast Oysters on the Half Shell* 18

1/2 Dozen Salty Wolfe Oysters on the Half Shell* 18

Our Proprietary Oyster from the Lower Chesapeake, VA

1/2 Dozen Middleneck Clams on the Half Shell* 16

1/2 Dozen Chilled Jumbo Shrimp 22

1/2 lb. Peel n' Eat Shrimp 17

served chilled

Seafood Ceviche* with Lime and Jalapeño* 17

Salmon Belly Tartare 22

mango and avocado
Served with tortilla chips

Small Plates

Lobster Bisque 12

New England Clam Chowder with Bacon 12

Fried Oysters 16

Griddled Crabcake 18

Popcorn Shrimp & Calamari 16

Eastern Shore Crab Dip 16

served with Tortilla Chips

Caesar Salad* 11

add 3 Shrimp +8

Endive Salad 16

radicchio, oranges, pear, herbs, caramelized pecans, blue cheese dressing

Add 3 Shrimp +8

Warm Octopus Salad 22

pee wee potatoes, arugula, orange segments, olives, cherry tomatoes, and capers

Hushpuppies 10

Cayenne Remoulade

Sandwiches

all sandwiches served with Old Bay Fries

Oyster Po’Boy 19

tartar sauce

Shrimp Po’Boy 20

cayenne remoulade

Hank's Lobster Roll 31

Fried Chicken Sandwich 17

Smoky BBQ Sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce

Fried Fish Sandwich 17

Hank's Double Patty Cheeseburger 18

Smoked Gouda, Sautéed Mushrooms and Red Onions,
and Our Smoky BBQ Mayo

Crab Cake Sandwich 21

Large Plates

Fried Oyster Dinner 25

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Crab Cake Dinner 36

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Fish and Chips 22

served with Old Bay Fries, Cole Slaw, and Tartar Sauce

Molasses Brasied Short Ribs 32

Choice of Two Sides

Chicken Schnitzel 25

Panko Crusted Chicken Scallopini with Lemon Caper Cream Sauce
Choice of Two Sides

12 oz Grilled Ribeye* 44

House made steak sauce and Choice of Two Sides

Oyster Rockefeller Pasta 25

Oysters, Spinach, and Bacon in a Pastis Cream Sauce

Pan Seared Rockfish 36

truffle polenta cake, baby carrots, sauteed kale, saffron beurre blanc

Pan Seared Flounder 34

butternut squash puree, wilted spinach with apples, golden raisins, feta, cashews, shallots, and garlic

Market Vegetable Plate 22

choice of 5 sides

Osso Bucco 37

bone marrow risotto, roasted sunchokes and cauliflower, au jus

On the Side

Old Bay French Fries 7

Cole Slaw 7

Chilled Marinated Beets 7

a Hank’s classic

Collard Greens 8

Mac and Cheesy 8

Fried Onion Rings 8

Roasted Mushrooms 9

Garlic, shallots, fresh herbs, lemon zest, butter, white wine

Bacon-Wrapped French Beans 9

orange and brown sugar glaze

Chinese Eggplant 9

ginger, shallots, garlic, green onions, apple vinegar, and crispy rice

*NOTE: This item may be ordered raw/undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical condition.

Location

1624 Q Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-462-4265

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Hours

Dinner
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday - Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 4pm - 11pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

Brunch
Friday - Sunday 11am - 3:30pm

Oyster Happy Hour
Tuesday - Friday 4pm - 7pm
at the bar only  
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