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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

Banana Pepper Martini
, 

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

15
Spiced Latte Martini
, 

Absolut Vanilla, Espresso Liqueur,
Cold Brew, Pumpkin, Spiced Sugar

16
Purple Reign
, 

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

16

A Bit Old-Fashioned

Black Walnut Old Fashioned
, 

Jim Bean Bourbon, Walnut Syrup*, Walnut Bitters, Angostura Bitters
*contains nuts

15
Not Your Nannas Banana
, 

Banana-Infused Barbados Rum,
Banana Oleo, Cinnamon,
Orange Oil, Orange Bitters

16
Cherry Pomegranate Old Fashioned
, 

Jim Bean Bourbon, Cherry and
Pomegranate-Nutmeg Syrup,
Cherry Bitters, Black Pepper

15

Agave Alley

Margarita of the Day 16
One Time, At Band Camp...
, 

Mezcal, Tamarind-Cinnamon Syrup, Apple Cider, Lime Juice,
Burlesque Bitters, Tajin Rim

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
Seasonal Slushie 15
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
PIERRE CHAVIN ZERO SPRITZ
, 

N/A White Wine Blend, Orange Extract

12
Nuts and Berries
, 

Walnut* Syrup, Cherry-Pomegranate-Nutmeg Syrup,
Q Mixers Club Soda, Chickory-Pecan NA Bitters
* contains nuts

9
Mango and Ginger Sparkler
, 

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

9

BEER + CIDER

DRAFT

NARRAGANSETT 8

Lager, RI 5.0%

Flying Dog 8

Under Dog, IPA MD 4.7%

DC BRAU 9

Joint Resolution, Hazy IPA, DC 5.5%

PORT CITY 9

Optimal Wit, VA 4.9 %

GUINNESS LTD 9

Draught Stout, IRL 4.2%

MONOPOLIO 9

Lager Clara, Lager, NY 5.0%

CANS

MILLER LIGHT 8

Pale Lager, WI 4.2%

DC BRAU 9

Public, Pale Ale, DC 6.0%

ANDERSON VALLEY 10

Boont Amber Ale, CA 5.8%

DENIZENS BREWING CO 9

Born Bohemian, Pilsner, MD 4.5%

MUSTANG SALLY BREWING 15

PHreak, Fruited Sour Ale 16 oz, VA 6.2%

ANXO 14

Cidre Blanc, Dry Cider, DC 6.9%

DAD STRENGTH BREWING 9

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
, 

Campo Viejo NV ESP

12 15 51
BRUT ROSE
, 

Campo Viejo, NV, ESP

12 15 51
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 11/ 14 45
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

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail 24

1/2 lb. Peel n' Eat Shrimp 17

served chilled

Seafood Ceviche with Lime and Jalapeño* 19

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 12

with Bacon

Goose Point Fried Oysters 17

Griddled Crabcake 19

Popcorn Shrimp & Calamari 18

Eastern Shore Crab Dip 17

served with Tortilla Chips

Hog Island Style BBQ Oysters 26

6 per order

Caesar Salad* 14

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

Steamed Mussels with Grilled Crostini 21

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

Hushpuppies 10

Cayenne Remoulade

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

Sandwiches

all Sandwiches served with Old Bay Fries

Oyster Po’Boy 20

Tartar Sauce

Shrimp Po’Boy 21

Cayenne Remoulade

Hank's Lobster Roll 35

Fried Fish Sandwich 18

Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich 17

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 24

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 24

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

Market Vegetable Plate 25

choice of 5 sides

Pan Seared Salmon 36

Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc, Butternut Squash Puree, Spinach, Mushrooms

Grilled Branzino 37

Puttanesca Sauce, Fried Capers, Broccolini, Grilled Lemon

Steak Frites 42

Chimichurri Sauce & Old Bay Fries

Daily Meat & Two

Served with your choice of two sides

Monday

Chicken Schnitzel, $25

Tuesday

BBQ Pork Spareribs, 1⁄2 rack, $27

Wednesday

Braised Shortribs, $36

Thursday

BBQ Pork Sandwich, $24

Friday

Grilled Lamb Chops, $37

Saturday

Blackened Rib Eye Steak, $42

Sunday

Hank’s Meat Loaf, $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 Brussels Sprouts 10

Parmesan, Lemon, Aioli

Roasted Butternut Squash 10

Apples, Walnuts & Cayenne Honey

*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 15

Conniption Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Grapefruit, Cava

Brunch Plates

Smoked Salmon Platter 21

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

Smoked Salmon Reuben 18

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

Shrimp and Grits 23

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

Lobster Omelette 25

Fresh lobster, spinach, white cheddar
Served with breakfast potatoes

Hank's Breakfast Platter 16

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

French Toast 15

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

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.

Crab Cake Eggs Benedict* 24

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

Baked Eggs 18

Chorizo sausage, tomatoes, grilled crostini

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 9

Seasonal Fruit 7

Breakfast Potatoes 7

Everything Bagel 6

toasted with Cream cheese or butter

2 Eggs Your Way 8

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

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail 24

1/2 lb. Peel n' Eat Shrimp 17

served Chilled

Seafood Ceviche with Lime and Jalapeño* 19

Lobster Topped Deviled Eggs 12

Sake Bloody Mary Oyster Shooter* 13

your choice of sake, mezcal, vodka or tequila

Small Plates

Lobster Bisque 1

New England Clam Chowder with Bacon 12

Fried Goose Point Oysters 17

Griddled Crabcake 19

Popcorn Shrimp and Calamari 18

Eastern Shore Crab Dip 17

served with Tortilla Chips

Hog Island Style BBQ Oysters 26

6 per order

Caesar Salad* 14

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

Steamed Mussels 21

white wine, lemon juice, herb butter, grilled crostini

Hushpuppies 10

Cayenne Remoulade

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

Sandwiches

all Sandwiches served with Old Bay Fries

Oyster Po’Boy 20

Shrimp Po’Boy 21

Hank's Lobster Roll 35

Fried Fish Sandwich 18

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 24

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 24

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

Pan Seared Salmon 36

Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc, Butternut Squash Puree, Spinach, Mushrooms

Grilled Branzino 37

Puttanesca Sauce, Fried Capers, Broccolini, Lemon

Steak Frites 42

Chimichurri Sauce and Old Bay Fries

Market Vegetable Plate 25

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

Sweet Potato Fries 8

Garlic Aioli

Crispy Brussels Sprouts 10

Parmesan, Lemon, Aioli

Roasted Butternut Squash 10

Apples, Walnuts & Cayenne Honey

*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 Tuesday-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

Q Street

NOW OPEN TUESDAY-SUNDAY!!!

Welcome to Q STREET a secret garden style oasis designed to sip your troubles away.

CURRENT HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday 4pm – 9pm
Wednesday 4pm – 9pm
Thursday 4pm – 9pm
Friday 4pm – 10pm
Saturday 4pm – 10pm

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.

COCKTAILS

Punch of the Day 14

Cold Brew Martini 15

absolut vanilla, licor 43, kahlua, cold brew, cinnamon syrup, mole bitters, orange oil

Q Street Mule 14

absolut vodka, lime juice, q mixers’ ginger beer

A Pack of Mules 95

The Q Street Mule for a Party of 4-6. Because everything is better when it’s bigger!

Hank's Hard Seltzers 10

deep eddy original, peach, grapefruit or pineapple-ginger,
q mixers’ club soda, citrus

MAY I HAVE SOME WINE PLEASE?

Sauvignon Blanc 16

Jacques Dumont , fra

Pinot Grigio 14

Pighin Fuili-Venezia Giulia, ITA

Rose 15

Maison Saint AIX Provence, FRA

Pinot Noir 17

Outlier, CA

Beer

DC Brau 9

Old Time Lager, Lager DC 4.0%

Assorted Cans MP

ask your server

RAMW SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK

August 19 – August 25, 2025

3 COURSES, $55 PER PERSON

RESERVE YOUR TABLE

 

FIRST COURSE- Select 1

Half Dozen Salty Wolfe Oysters on the Half Shell

Seafood Ceviche

Caesar Salad

Lobster Bisque

New England Clam Chowder with Bacon

 

MAINS – Select 1

Fish and Chips with Coleslaw

Shrimp Po’ Boy with Old Bay Fries

Fried Oyster Dinner with Old Bay French Fries and Coleslaw

Crispy Chicken Schnitzel, Lemon Caper Sauce, Mixed Green Salad

Fresh Catch of the Day

Crab Cake Dinner with Old Bay French Fries and Coleslaw +$8 per person

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

 

DESSERT – Select 1

Key Lime Pie

Chocolate Mousse

Location

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

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HOURS

Open Daily!
Monday – Thursday 4pm – 9pm
Friday & 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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