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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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  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Happy Hour
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Beverages

BEVERAGES

COCKTAILS

FROZEN COCKTAILS

SECRET MAN CRUSH 14

Jameson Orange Irish Whisky, Orange Juice, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup

THE FREAKIN’ CATALINA WINE MIXER 14

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

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

DRESS ME UP IN STRAWBERRIES 14

Tito’s Vodka, Strawberry-Basil Syrup, Lemon, Citrus Soda

***In Honor of Pride Month, we’ll be donating $2 per drink sold to Casa Ruby***

BUOY 13* 15

Absolut Elyx Vodka, Green Hat Gin, Lillet Blanc, Olive Brine, Cucumber-Sea Salt Espuma

*contains egg white

BARREL AGED COCOA OLD FASHIONED 16

Smooth Ambler Contradiction, Creme De Cacao, Simple Syrup, Chocolate Mole Bitters, Orange Bitters

HURRICANE PIÑA 14

Malibu Pineapple Rum, Don Q Coco Rum, Hurricane Mix

IT’S SO HOT, I’M SPRITZING 13

Aperol, Lemon Juice, Basil Simple Syrup, Club Soda

SAY JALAPEÑO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND 13

Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Chacho Aguardiente, Peach Syrup, Lime Juice

SPANISH G&T 13

Pink Peppercorn Infused Beefeater Gin, Tonic, Herbs

SUMMER BERRY NEGRONI 14

Summer Berry Infused Beefeater Gin,
Dolin Rouge Vermouth, Campari, Aperol

A LIL’ SUM SUM 15

Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, Buckspice Ginger Bitters, Pineapple Sour, Egg White

MY HANDY, DANDY… NOTEBOOK! 13

Absolut Vodka, Blueberry-Mint Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Plum Bitters

PUNCH OF THE DAY 10

WE GOT OUR SHOTS

Peanut Butter Jelly Time* 8

with the crust cut off, of course
* contains peanuts

Float Like a Butterfly 8

sweet, but a little flighty

Sting Like a Bee 8

tough love…in liquid form
* contains tree nuts

I'm Pickle Rick 8

need we say more?

ZERO PROOF

A Gentle Breeze 12

Lyre’s White Cane Spirit, Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit, Hank’s Hurricane Mix

IMPERIAL NO-JITO 13

Damrak, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Tiki Bitters, Orange Blossom Water, Mint, Kiwi, Dragon Fruit

BEERS + SUCH

DRAFT

NARRAGANSETT 7

Lager, RI 5.0%

DC BRAU 9

Joint Resolution, Hazy IPA, DC 5.5%

DENIZENS BREWING CO 10

Southside IPA, MD 7.2%

ASLIN BEER CO 9

No Backsies, Hefeweizen, VA 5.5%

GUINESS LTD 9

Salt & Lime Ale, Pale Ale, MD 5.0%

GUINESS LTD 9

Draught Stout, IRL 4.2%

Pacifico Clara 9

Lager, MEX 4.5%

DC BRAU 9

Public, Pale Ale, DC 6.0%

EVOLUTION CRAFT BREWING COMPANY 9

Day Crush Sour Ale, MD 4.7%

BOTTLES & CANS

LOST BOY 10

Comeback Kid, Dry Cider, VA 6.9%

MILLER LIGHT 7

Pale Lager, WI 4.2%

HEINEKEN 9

Zero Proof, NED 0%

LONE RIVER RANCH 9

Original Hard Seltzer, TX 4.0%

LONE RIVER RANCH 9

Grapefruit Hard Seltzer, TX 4.0%

WINE

SPARKLING

CAVA 12/51

Campo Viejo NV ESP

BRUT ROSE 12/51

Campo Viejo, NV, ESP

CHAMPAGNE 26/117

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

MUSCADET 13/55

Domaine Verdier 2018 Loire, FRA

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

PINOTAGE 13/55

Barista, 2020 ZAF

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 16/72

Austin Hope 2020
Paso Robles, CA

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 59

Large Serves 2-4 99

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 16

served chilled

Seafood Ceviche with Lime and Jalapeño* 16

Lobster Topped Deviled Eggs 12

Octopus Ceviche 22

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* 10

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

Tomato and Beet Salad 16

Arugula, Goat Cheese, Citrus Dressing

Add 3 Shrimp +8

Lobster Salad 29

watercress, cucumber, radish, cherry tomatoes, basil lime vinaigrette

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 19

Cayenne Remoulade

Hank's Lobster Roll 29

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

Soft Shell Crab Sandwich 25

Fried Soft Shell Crab on a toasted bun

Large Plates

Fried Oyster Dinner 24

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 31

Choice of Two Sides

Chicken Schnitzel 25

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

Black Angus Bavette Steak 37

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

Branzino 34

black beans, corn, baby heirloom tomatoes

Seared Scallops 39

Crab & Corn salad, avocado, basil oil

Pan Seared Duck Breast 37

sauteed haricot verts, shiitake mushrooms, orange gastrique

Soft Shell Crab Platter 45

2 fried soft shell crabs with Old Bay Fries and coleslaw

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

Snow Pea and Wild Mushroom Sautee 9

shallots, garlic, thyme, butter

Summer Squash 9

Herb Butter

*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.

Brunch

available Friday – Sunday 11am – 3:30pm

Brunch Favorites

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 59

Large Serves 2-4 99

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 16

served Chilled

Seafood Ceviche with Lime and Jalapeño* 16

Lobster Topped Deviled Eggs 12

Octopus Ceviche 22

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* 10

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

Steamed Mussels 18

white wine, lemon juice, her butter, grilled crostini

Tomato and Beet Salad 16

arugula, goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette
Add 3 Shrimp +8

Lobster Salad 29

watercress, cucumber, radish, cherry tomatoes, basil lime vinaigrette

Hushpuppies 10

Cayenne Remoulade

Sandwiches

all Sandwiches served with Old Bay Fries

Oyster Po’Boy 19

Shrimp Po’Boy 19

Hank's Lobster Roll 29

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 24

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 31

Choice of Two Sides

Chicken Schnitzel 25

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

Black Angus Bavette Steak 37

House Made steak sauce and Choice of Two Sides

Oyster Rockefeller Pasta 25

Oysters, Spinach, and Bacon in a Pastis Cream Sauce

Seared Scallops 39

crab & corn salad, avocado, basil oil

Branzino 34

Black Beans, corn, baby heirloom tomatoes

Pan Seared Duck Breast 37

sauteed haricot verts, shiitake mushrooms, orange gastrique

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

Snow Pea and Wild Mushroom Sautee 9

Shallots, garlic, thyme, butter

Summer Squash 9

Herb Butter

*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.

Happy Hour

OYSTER HAPPY HOUR
available Tuesday- Friday from 4pm-6pm at the bar only

Oysters on the Half Shell $1.50 each

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

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 50/100

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 60/120

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

Molasses Braised Beef Short Rib Dinner 56/112

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

Chicken Schnitzel Dinner 44/88

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 16

served chilled

Octopus Ceviche 22

served with tortilla chips

Seafood Ceviche* with Lime and Jalapeño* 16

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* 10

add 3 Shrimp +8

Lobster Salad 29

watercress, cucumber, radish, tomatoes, basil-lime vinaigrette

Tomato and Beet Salad 16

arugula, goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette
Add 3 shrimp +8

Hushpuppies 10

Cayenne Remoulade

Sandwiches

all sandwiches served with Old Bay Fries

Oyster Po’Boy 19

tartar sauce

Shrimp Po’Boy 19

cayenne remoulade

Hank's Lobster Roll 29

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 24

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 31

Choice of Two Sides

Chicken Schnitzel 25

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

Black Angus Bavette Steak* 37

House made steak sauce and Choice of Two Sides

Oyster Rockefeller Pasta 25

Oysters, Spinach, and Bacon in a Pastis Cream Sauce

Seared Scallops 39

crab & corn salad, avocado, basil oil

Branzino 34

black beans, corn, baby heirloom tomatoes

Pan Seared Duck Breast 37

sauteed haricot verts, shiitake mushrooms, orange gastrique

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

Snow Pea and Wild Mushroom Sautee 9

shallot, garlic, thyme, butter

Summer Squash 9

Herb Butter

*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.

BEVERAGES

TO GO COCKTAILS

COCOA OLD FASHIONED 16

Smooth Ambler Contradiction, Creme De Cacao, Simple Syrup, Chocolate Mole Bitters, Orange Bitters

HURRICANE PIÑA 14

Malibu Pineapple Rum, Don Q Coco Rum, Hurricane Mix

IT’S SO HOT, I’M SPRITZING 13

Aperol, Lemon Juice, Basil Simple Syrup, Club Soda

SAY JALAPEÑO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND 13

Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Chacho Aguardiente,
Peach Syrup, Lime Juice

SPANISH G&T 13

Pink Peppercorn Infused Beefeater Gin, Tonic, Herbs

SUMMER BERRY NEGRONI 14

Summer Berry Infused Beefeater Gin,
Dolin Rouge Vermouth, Campari, Aperol

Beer and Cider

LOST BOY 10

Comeback Kid Dry Cider, VA 6.9%

MILLER LIGHT 8

Pale Lager, WI 4.2%

HEINEKEN 8

Zero Proof, NED 0%

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 - 6pm
at the bar only  
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