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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 5% service charge will be added to your check to help us pay the base wages and benefits of our hourly staff. This fee is not a tip.

This service charge will be added to all checks and go directly to paying higher wages and benefits for our hourly employees. This service charge is not intended to replace tipping and hope the service charge does not impede you from adding gratuity in recognition of exceptional service. Any gratuity left is distributed among our servers, bartenders, and hourly support staff.

BEVERAGES

COCKTAILS

Chilled and Distilled

SPANISH G&T
, 

Pink Peppercorn Infused Gin, Q Mixers Tonic

14
Banana Pepper Martini
, 

Absolut Vodka, Green Chile Vodka, Chacho, Banana Pepper Brine,
Saline, Cucumber, Celery Bitters,
Dry Curaçao Rinse

15
Cold Brew Martini
, 

Absolut Vanilla, Espresso Liqueur, Cold Brew, Cinnamon Syrup, Chocolate Mole Bitters, Fee Foam

16

TWISTED CLASSICS

Purple Reign
, 

Conniption Gin, St. Germain,
Grapefruit, Simple Syrup, Cava

14
Peety Bird
, 

Banana Infused Planteray 5 yr Rum, Campari, Lime, Pineapple Juice, Banana Oleo Saccharum, Tiki Bitters

17
Cranberry Rickey
, 

Gin, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice, Q Mixers Club Sod

13

Agave Alley

Margarita of the Day 16
Ridin' Flirty
, 

Blanco Tequila, Campari, Lime, Grapefruit, Simple Syrup, Peychaud’s Bitters

16
SAY JALAPEÑO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND16
, 

Ghost Tequila, Peach, Lime,
Chacho Jalapeño Aguardiente,
Simple Syrup, Hellfire Bitters

16

Hank's Classics

Punch of the Day 14
Bloody Mary
, 

Hank’s Bloody Mary Mix, Absolut Vodka, Classic Garnish

13
Hank's Handcrafted Hard Seltzer
, 

Choice of Deep Eddy Vodka mixed with House Syrups, Q Mixers Club Soda, and Freshly Squeezed Citrus

10

ZERO PROOF COCKTAILS

LEMONCELLO SPRITZ*
, 

Spritz Del Conte N/A Lemoncello, Fresh Lemon, Q Mixers Club Soda
*contains trace amounts of alcohol

12
Mango and Ginger Sparkler
, 

Mango, Lime, Polynesian NA bitters, Q Mixers Ginger Beer

9
UNDONE N/A ITALIAN SPRITZ 10
UNDONE N/A SMOKY PALOMA

BEER + CIDER

DRAFT

NARRAGANSETT 8

Lager, RI 5.0%

Flying Dog 8

Under Dog, IPA MD 4.7%

SOLACE 9

Partly Cloudy, Hazy IPA, VA 7.5%

PORT CITY 9

Optimal Wit, VA 4.9 %

ASLIN 8

Amber Lager, VA 5.0%

MONOPOLIO 9

Lager Clara, Lager, NY 5.0%

CANS

OUTLAW 6

Light Lager, CO 4.2%

GUINNESS LTD 12

Draught Stout, IRL 4.2%

DC BRAU 10

Public, Pale Ale, DC 6.0%

DENIZENS BREWING CO 9

Born Bohemian, Pilsner, MD 4.5%

ANXO 14

Cidre Blanc, Dry Cider, DC 6.9%

DAD STRENGTH BREWING 10

Juicy, IPA, DC 2.9%

ATHLETIC BREWING 8

Run Wild N/A IPA, CT 0.5%

ATHLETIC BREWING 8

Athletic Lite N/A Lager, CT 0.5%

WINE

SPARKLING

5 oz Glass 8 oz Bottle
CAVA
, 

Segura Vidas, NV ESP

13 17 55
BRUT ROSE
, 

Segura Vidas, NV ESP

13 17 55
CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE BRUT ROSÉ
, 

Albert Bichot NV FR

75
CHAMPAGNE
, 

G. H. Mumm, NV FRA

135

WHITE and ROSE

5 oz Glass 8 oz Glass Bottle
House White Wine 11 14 45
PINOT GRIGIO
, 

Pighin, 2023 Fruili-Venezia Giulia, ITA

14 18 62
SAUVIGNON BLANC
, 

Jacques Dumont, 2022 Loire Valley, FRA

16 21 68
SAUVIGNON BLANC
, 

Black Stallion, 2023
North Coast, CA

15 19 66
ALBARIÑO
, 

Abellio, Rias Baixas, ESP

13 17 55
CHARDONNAY
, 

Bezel by Cakebread, 2023
San Luis Obispo Coast, CA

15 20 66
ROSE
, 

Maison Saint Aix 2022
Provence, FRA

15 20 66
SAUVIGNON BLANC
, 

Cakebread 2022 North Coast, CA

85
CHARDONNAY
, 

Neyers 304 2022, Sonoma, CA

90

RED WINE

5 oz Glass 8 oz Glass Bottle
HOUSE RED WINE 13 17 55
GAMAY
, 

Chateau de Pizay Morgon, 2021 Beaujolais, FRA
Served Chilled

16 21 68
Pinot Noir
, 

Dobbes Family, 2022 Willamette, OR

18 28 82
PINOT NOIR
, 

Outlier, 2022 Lake County, CA

17 24 75
ZINFANDEL
, 

The Prisoner “Saldo”, 2021 North Coast & Central Valley, CA

17/ 24 75
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
, 

St. Francis 2021 Sonoma, CA

16 26 80
GRENACHE BLEND
, 

Vall de Llach “Enbruix”, 2021 Priorat, ESP

85
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
, 

Worthy “Sophia’s Cuvee” 2021 Napa, CA

120
NEBBIOLO
, 

Clendenen “The Pip”, 2019 Santa Maria, CA

95

A 20% Service Charge will be added to all parties of 8 guests or more, of which 100% is distributed to our service staff as tips.

Dinner

Starting at 4pm daily

A 5% service charge will be added to your check to help us pay the base wages and benefits of our hourly staff. This fee is not a tip.

This service charge will be added to all checks and go directly to paying higher wages and benefits for our hourly employees. This service charge is not intended to replace tipping and hope the service charge does not impede you from adding gratuity in recognition of exceptional service. Any gratuity left is distributed among our servers, bartenders, and hourly support staff.

Hank's Classics

The Grand 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 80

Large 152

Raw Bar

1/2 Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell* 22

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

1/2 Dozen Salty Wolfe Oysters on the Half Shell* 23

Our Proprietary Oyster from the Lower Chesapeake, VA

1/2 Dozen Middleneck Clams on the Half Shell* 17

Seafood Ceviche with Lime and Jalapeño* 19

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail 24

1/2 lb. Peel n' Eat Shrimp 17

served chilled

Lobster Topped Deviled Eggs 12

Sake Bloody Mary Oyster Shooter* 13

your choice of sake, mezcal, vodka or tequila

Small Plates

Lobster Bisque 14

New England Clam Chowder 13

with Bacon

Fried Goose Point Oysters 17

Griddled Crabcake 20

Popcorn Shrimp & Calamari 18

Eastern Shore Crab Dip 17

served with Tortilla Chips

Broiled Hog Island Style BBQ Oysters 26

6 per order

Steamed Mussels with Grilled Crostini 21

White wine, lemon juice, herb butter
OR
Spicy Chorizo Marinara

Caesar Salad* 14

add:
(3) shrimp +8
(4) white anchovies +5
grilled salmon +16
griddled crabcake +18

Mixed Green Salad with Oranges & Beets 16

Feta, Pumpkin Seeds, Poppy Seed Dressing
add:
(3) shrimp +8
(4) white anchovies +5
grilled salmon +16
griddled crabcake +18

Hushpuppies 10

Cayenne Remoulade

Sandwiches

all Sandwiches served with Old Bay Fries

Oyster Po’Boy 21

Tartar Sauce

Shrimp Po’Boy 21

Cayenne Remoulade

Hank's Lobster Roll 35

Fried Fish Sandwich 18

Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich 18

Smoky BBQ Sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce

Double Patty Cheeseburger 20

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

Crab Cake Sandwich 25

Griddled Salmon Burger 24

Large Plates

Fried Goose Point Oyster Dinner 26

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Griddled Crab Cake Dinner 38

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Fish and Chips 25

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

Grilled Branzino 38

Puttanesca Sauce, Fried Capers, Broccolini, Grilled Lemon

Blackened Salmon 36

Celery Root Puree, Asparagus, Corn, Tomatoes, Orange Segments, Black Garlic Molasses

Market Vegetable Plate 25

choice of 5 sides

Steak Frites 42

Chimichurri Sauce & Old Bay Fries

Herb Crusted Flounder 34

Creamy Beet Risotto, Feta, Orange Segments

Daily Meat & Two

Served with your choice of two sides

Monday

Chicken Schnitzel, $26

Tuesday

Pork Chop Schnitzel, $34

Wednesday

Braised Beef Short Ribs, $36

Thursday

BBQ Pork Sandwich, $24

Friday

Grilled Lamb Chops, $37

Saturday

Blackened House Cut Steak, $42

Sunday

Hank’s Meatloaf, $24

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

Sweet Potato Fries 8

Garlic Aioli

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes 10

Tabasco-Lemon Butter

Sauteed Asparagus and Tomatoes 10

Shaved Parmesan, Lemonette

*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 8 guests or more, of which 100% is distributed to our service staff as tips.

Brunch

available Saturday & 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 12

Build Your own Bloody Mary 14

pick your spirit, base, and rim!

Bellini 12

Purple Reign 14

Conniption Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Grapefruit, Cava

Brunch Plates

Lobster Omelet 26

Fresh lobster, spinach, white cheddar
Served with breakfast potatoes

Crab Cake Eggs Benedict* 25

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

Hank's Breakfast Platter 16

2 eggs your way, bacon, breakfast potatoes, English muffin

Baked Eggs 18

Chorizo sausage, tomatoes, grilled crostini

Shrimp and Grits 25

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

Short Rib Hash 19

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

French Toast 15

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

Smoked Salmon Platter 22

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

Smoked Salmon Reuben 24

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

Breakfast Burger 19

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.

Kid's Cheese Omelet** 8

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

Brunch Sides

Applewood Smoked Bacon 9

Seasonal Fruit 7

Breakfast Potatoes 7

2 Eggs Your Way 8

Everything Bagel 6

toasted with Cream cheese or butter

A 5% service charge will be added to your check to help us pay the base wages and benefits of our hourly staff. This fee is not a tip.

This service charge will be added to all checks and go directly to paying higher wages and benefits for our hourly employees. This service charge is not intended to replace tipping and hope the service charge does not impede you from adding gratuity in recognition of exceptional service. Any gratuity left is distributed among our servers, bartenders, and hourly support staff.

Hank's Classics

The Grand 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 80

Large 152

Raw Bar

1/2 Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell* 22

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

1/2 Dozen Salty Wolfe Oysters on the Half Shell* 23

Our Proprietary Oyster from the Lower Chesapeake, VA

1/2 Dozen Middleneck Clams on the Half Shell* 17

Seafood Ceviche with Lime and Jalapeño* 19

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail 24

1/2 lb. Peel n' Eat Shrimp 17

served Chilled

Lobster Topped Deviled Eggs 12

Sake Bloody Mary Oyster Shooter* 13

your choice of sake, mezcal, vodka or tequila

Small Plates

Lobster Bisque 14

New England Clam Chowder with Bacon 13

Fried Goose Point Oysters 17

Griddled Crabcake 20

Popcorn Shrimp and Calamari 18

Eastern Shore Crab Dip 17

served with Tortilla Chips

Hog Island Style BBQ Oysters 26

6 per order

Steamed Mussels 21

white wine, lemon juice, herb butter, grilled crostini

Caesar Salad* 14

add:
add:
(3) shrimp +8
(4) white anchovies +5
grilled salmon +16
griddled crabcake +18

Salad of Mixed Greens, Oranges, and Roasted Beets 16

Feta, Pumpkin Seeds, Poppy Seed Dressing
add:
(3) shrimp +8
(4) white anchovies +5
grilled salmon +16
griddled crabcake +18

Hushpuppies 10

Cayenne Remoulade

Sandwiches

all Sandwiches served with Old Bay Fries

Oyster Po’Boy 21

Shrimp Po’Boy 21

Hank's Lobster Roll 35

Fried Fish Sandwich 18

Fried Chicken Sandwich 18

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 25

Griddled Salmon Burger 24

Large Plates

Fried Goose Point Oyster Dinner 26

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Griddled Crab Cake Dinner 38

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Fish and Chips 25

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

Blackened Salmon 36

Celery Root Puree, Asparagus, Corn, Tomatoes, Orange Segments, Black Garlic Molases

Grilled Branzino 38

Puttanesca Sauce, Fried Capers, Broccolini, Lemon

Steak Frites 42

Chimichurri Sauce and Old Bay Fries

Market Vegetable Plate 25

choice of 5 sides

Herb Crusted Flounder 34

Creamy Beet Risotto, Feta, Orange Segments

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

Sweet Potato Fries 8

Garlic Aioli

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes 10

Tabasco-Lemon Butter

Sauteed Asparagus and Tomatoes 10

Shaved Parmesan and Lemonette

*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, of which 100% is distributed to our service staff as tips.

Happy Hour

OYSTER HAPPY HOUR*
available Monday-Friday from 4pm-6pm

*at the bars only

A 5% service charge will be added to your check to help us pay the base wages and benefits of our hourly staff. This fee is not a tip.

This service charge will be added to all checks and go directly to paying higher wages and benefits for our hourly employees. This service charge is not intended to replace tipping and hope the service charge does not impede you from adding gratuity in recognition of exceptional service. Any gratuity left is distributed among our servers, bartenders, and hourly support staff.

Bites

Oysters on the Half Shell 2.5

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

Slider 7

your choice of fried oyster, fried shrimp, salmon cake, or pulled pork

Slider Trio 18

your choice of any three!
fried oyster, fried shrimp, salmon cake, or pulled pork

Loaded Short Rib Nachos 17

Crispy tortilla chips topped with cheese sauce and pulled short ribs

Old Bay Fries 4

served with ketchup

Fried Pickles with Comeback Sauce 5

Bacon Topped Deviled Eggs 7

4 to an order

Mixed Nuts 3

Marinated Olives 3

we dare you to eat just one

Drinks

Narragansett 6

lager, ri 5.0%

Rotating IPA 6

Glass of House Wine 7

sparkling, sparkling rosé, white, and red

House Spirit + Mixer 9

Pricing covers a spirit and single mixer only, ie vodka soda, rum & coke, bourbon & ginger ale

Hank's Handmade Seltzers 8

Punch of the Day 10

WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK DETAILS

January 19 – January 25, 2026

$55 3-Course Dinner Menu
$35 3 Course Brunch Menu

RESERVE YOUR TABLE

 

Dinner Menu

FIRST COURSE- Select 1

Caesar Salad

House Salad

Lobster Bisque

New England Clam Chowder with Bacon

Seafood Ceviche

½ Dozen Salty Wolfe Oysters on the Half Shell

Fried Goose Point Oysters

Hushpuppies, Cayenne Remoulade

 

SECOND COURSE – Select 1

Fish and Chips with Coleslaw

Fried Goose Point Oyster Dinner

Roasted Chicken Dinner

Catch of the Day

Seafood Fettuccine with Shrimp, Scallops, and Calamari in a Chipotle Cream Sauce
+$6 to add lobster

Crab Cake Dinner with Old Bay French Fries and Coleslaw +9 per person

New England Style Lobster Roll with Old Bay French Fries +$5 per person

Steak Frites with Chimichurri Sauce +12 per person

 

THIRD COURSE – Select 1

Key Lime Pie

Chocolate Mousse

BRUNCH MENU

coming soon

Location

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

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HOURS

Open Daily!
Monday – Friday 4pm – 9pm
Saturday 11am – 10pm
Sunday 11am – 9pm

Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 11am -3:30pm

Oyster Happy Hour*
Monday – Friday 4pm – 6pm
*at the bar only

 

 

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