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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

HOUSE COCKTAILS

SAY JALAPEÑO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND 15

Ghost Tequila, Chacho Jalapeno Aguardiente, Peach Puree, Lime, Simple Syrup, Hellfire Bitters

ALL IN MY FIELDS 15

Lemongrass-Infused Absolut Vodka, Ginger Syrup, Strawberry Puree, Lemon, Sake, Ginger Bitters, Saline

Spanish Gin & Tonic* 14

Pink Peppercorn-Infused Gin, Q Mixers Tonic, Fresh Herbs

*contains tree nuts

SMOKE BREAK 16

400 Conejos Mezcal Joven, Cinnamon Syrup, Lemon, Grapefruit, Fee Foam, Hellfire Bitters, Orange Oil, Red Wine Float

Margarita of the Day 15

featuring Casa Del Sol

PUNCH OF THE DAY 14

while supplies last!

Classic Cocktails

COLD BREW MARTINI 15

Absolut Vanilla, Licor 43, Kahlua, Cold Brew, Cinnamon Syrup, Mole Bitters, Orange Oil

CRANBERRY RICKEY 13

Koval Cranberry Gin, Fresh Lime, Q Mixers’ Club Soda

BLACK MANHATTAN 16

Jim Beam Bourbon, Amaro Averna, Angostura and Regan’s Orange Bitters

Zero Proof Cocktails

LEMONCELLO SPRITZ 12

Spritz Del Conte N/A Lemoncello, Fresh Lemon, Q Mixers Club Soda

PIERRE CHAVIN ZERO SPRITZ 12

N/A White Wine Blend, Orange Extract

HANK'S HARD SELTZERS

HAND-CRAFTED HARD SELTZERS 10

Pick your Flavor!
Original
Peach
Pineapple-Ginger
Ruby Red Grapefruit

BEERS + CIDERS

DRAFT

NARRAGANSETT 8

Lager, RI 5.0%

EVOLUTION 10

Lot No.3 IPA, MD 6.8%

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%

BOTTLES and CANS

KICKIN’ IT WIT B MITCH 15

Belgium Wit Ale 16 oz, VA 5.0%

MILLER LIGHT 8

Pale Lager, WI 4.2%

DC BRAU 9

The 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

CAVA 12/15/51

Campo Viejo NV ESP

BRUT ROSE 12/15/51

Campo Viejo, NV, ESP

CRÉMANT DE BOURGOGNE BRUT ROSÉ 75

Albert Bichot NV FR

CHAMPAGNE 135

G. H. Mumm, NV FRA

WHITE and ROSE

HOUSE WHITE WINE 11/14/45

PINOT GRIGIO 14/18/62

Pighin 2023 Fruili-Venezia Giulia, ITA

GRÜNER VELTLINER 15/19/66

Anton Bauer, 2022
Niederosterreich, AUT

SAUVIGNON BLANC 16/21/68

Jacques Dumont 2021
Loire Valley, FRA

SAUVIGNON BLANC 15/19/66

Black Stallion, 2023
North Coast, CA

ALBARIÑO 13/17/55

Abellio, NV Rias Baixas, ESP

CHARDONNAY 15/20/66

Bezel by Cakebread, 2023
San Luis Obispo Coast, CA

ROSÉ 15/20/66

Maison St. AIX 2023, Provence, FRA

SAUVIGNON BLANC 90

Cakebread 2022 North Coast, CA

CHARDONNAY 90

Neyers 304 2022, Sonoma, CA

RED WINE

House Red Wine 11/14/45

GAMAY 16/21/68

Chateau de Pizay Morgon, 2021 Beaujolais, FRA
Served chilled

PINOT NOIR 17/24/75

Outlier, 2022 Lake County, CA

ZINFANDEL 17/24/68

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

Cabernet Sauvignon 18/26/80

St. Francis 2021
Sonoma, CA

GRENACHE BLEND 85

Vall de Llach “Enbruix”, 2021 Priorat, ESP

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 120

Worthy “Sophia’s Cuvee” 2021 Napa, CA

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.

All Day Menu

Available starting at 11:00am 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

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 1-2 people 80

large 2-4 people 152

Raw Bar

1/2 Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell* 21

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

1/2 Dozen Salty Wolfe Oysters on the Half Shell* 21

Our Proprietary Oyster from the Lower Chesapeake, VA

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

1/2 Dozen Chilled Jumbo Shrimp 24

Seafood Ceviche with Lime and Jalapeño* 19

1/2 lb. Peel n' Eat Shrimp 17

Lobster Topped Deviled Eggs 16

6 to an order

Cured Ahi Tuna 22

Ponzu-Passion-Star Fruit Sauce, Oranges, Watermelon Radish

Bloody Mary Oyster Shooter 13

your choice of chacho, mezcal, sake, tequila, or vodka

Small Plates

Lobster Bisque 14

New England Clam Chowder with Bacon 12

Popcorn Shrimp and Calamari 18

Fried Oysters 17

Griddled Crab Cake 19

Eastern Shore Crab Dip 17

served with Tortilla Chips

Hog Island Style BBQ Oysters 26

6 per order

Hushpuppies 10

Caesar Salad* 14

add (3) Shrimp +8, Pan Seared Salmon +16, or (4) White Anchovies +5

Mixed Green Salad 11

house dressing
add (3) Shrimp +8, Pan Seared Salmon +16, or (4) White Anchovies +5

Shaved Kale and Cabbage Salad 16

Purple Endive, English Peas, Carrot, Radish, Cashews, Sesame Seeds, Ginger-Miso Dressing

add (3) Shrimp +8, Pan Seared Salmon +16, or (4) White Anchovies +5

Steamed PEI Mussels with Grilled Bread 21

White Wine Broth, Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Snow Peas

Char-Grilled Octopus 22

Fingerling Potatoes, Chimichurri Sauce, Dill, Oranges, Endive & Olive Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette

The Ultimate Fry Plate

A Generous Portion of Scallops, Oysters, Popcorn Shrimp, Calamari, Blue Catfish Fingers, and Hushpuppies Fried to a Golden Brown Served with Assorted Dipping Sauces

89 Serves 4-6 Guests

NO SUBSTITUTIONS

Sandwiches

all sandwiches served with Old Bay Fries

Oyster Po’Boy 20

Tartar Sauce

Shrimp Po’Boy 20

Cayenne Remoulade

Hank's Lobster Roll 35

Maine style lobster salad on a toasted split-top bun

Hank's Double Patty Cheeseburger 20

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

Fried Chicken Sandwich 17

smoky bbq sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce

Fried Fish Sandwich 18

with tartar sauce

Crab Cake Sandwich 24

with tartar sauce

Large Plates

Fried Oyster Dinner 26

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Crab Cake Dinner 38

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Fish and Chips 23

served with Cole Slaw and tartar sauce

Molasses Brasied Short Ribs 34

Choice of Two Sides

Roasted Half Chicken 26

Calabrese Aioli and Choice of Two Sides

'Pacifico' Striped Bass 37

Corn Puree, Mushrooms, Corn, Grape Tomatoes, Onion, Arugula & Radish Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette

Pan Seared Salmon 34

Pea Puree, Turnips, Beech Mushrooms, Cherry Sauce, Watercress & Endive Salad

Seafood Fettuccine 39

shrimp, lobster, and scallops tossed with fettuccine in a chipotle cream sauce

Bouillabaisse 39

Fennel-Saffron Seafood Stew

Grilled Branzino 36

Puttanesca Sauce, Capers, Lemon

Bavette Steak 37

Chimichurri Sauce & Choice of Two Sides

Double Cut Pork Chop 34

Asparagus & Fingerling Potatoes, Corn, Cherry-Red Wine Reduction

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

Sauteed Asparagus & Fingerling Potatoes 10

Feta Cheese

English Peas, Mushrooms, and Corn 10

Swiss Chard and Fava Beans 10

Spring Onion

*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 11am – 2:45 pm
Friday – Sunday

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.

Brunch Favorites

Brunch Cocktails

Build Your Own Bloody Mary 14

your choice of spirit, mix, rim and garnishes

Mimosa 12

sparkling topped with orange juice

Belini 12

sparkling topped with peach nectar

Purple Reign 16

Plates

Loaded Avocado Toast* 18

Toasted Country bread, two poached eggs, zaatar, herb salad

Breakfast Skillet with Grilled Crostini 19

Breakfast potatoes, two sunny side up eggs, ranchero sauce, feta

Huevos Rancheros 19

Sunny Side Eggs atop pork braised black beans, ranchero sauce, salsa verde
toasted white corn tortillas

Crab Cake Eggs Benedict* 25

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

Lobster Omelette 26

3 egg omelette filled with fresh lobster, spinach, and white cheddar cheese.
Served with breakfast potatoes.

Shrimp and Grits 25

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

Hank's French Toast 15

custard soaked challah served with
berry compote and maple syrup

ADD: Fried Chicken +6

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.

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

Brunch Sides

Applewood Smoked Bacon 9

Seasonal Fruit 7

Breakfast Potatoes 7

2 Eggs Your Way 8

Everything Bagel 6

your choice of butter or cream cheese

Yogurt Granola Parfait 14

vanilla yogurt topped with berries and granola*
*CONTAINS NUTS

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 1-2 people 80

large 2-4 people 152

Raw Bar

1/2 Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell* 21

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

1/2 Dozen Salty Wolfe Oysters on the Half Shell* 21

Our Proprietary Oyster from the Lower Chesapeake, VA

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

1/2 Dozen Chilled Jumbo Shrimp 24

Seafood Ceviche with Lime and Jalapeño* 19

1/2 lb. Peel n' Eat Shrimp 17

Cured Ahi Tuna 22

Ponzu-Passion-Star Fruit Sauce, Radishes, Citrus

Lobster Topped Deviled Eggs 16

6 to an order

Bloody Mary Oyster Shooter 13

your choice of chacho, mezcal, sake, tequila, or vodka

Small Plates

Lobster Bisque 14

New England Clam Chowder with Bacon 12

Popcorn Shrimp & Calamari 18

Fried Oysters 17

Griddled Crab Cake 19

Eastern Shore Crab Dip 17

served with Tortilla Chips

Hog Island Style BBQ Oysters 26

6 per order

Hushpuppies 10

cayenne remoulade

Caesar Salad* 14

add (3) shrimp +8, pan seared salmon +16, or (4) white anchovies +5
add White Anchovies +5

Mixed Green Salad 11

add (3) shrimp +8, pan seared salmon +16, or (4) white anchovies +5

Shaved Kale and Cabbage Salad 16

Purple Endive, English Peas, Carrot, Cashews, Sesame Seeds, Ginger-Miso Dressing
add (3) shrimp +8, pan seared salmon +16, or (4) white anchovies +5

Steamed PEI Mussels with Grilled Bread 21

White Wine Broth, Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Snow Peas

Char-Grilled Octopus 22

Fingerling Potatoes, Chimichurri, Dill, Oranges, Endive & Olive Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette

The Ultimate Fry Plate

A Generous Portion of Scallops, Oysters, Popcorn Shrimp, Calamari, Blue Catfish Fingers, and Hushpuppies Fried to a Golden Brown Served with Assorted Dipping Sauces

89 Serves 4-6 Guests

NO SUBSTITUTIONS

Sandwiches

all sandwiches served with Old Bay Fries

Oyster Po’Boy 20

Tartar Sauce

Shrimp Po’Boy 20

Cayenne Remoulade

Hank's Lobster Roll 35

Maine Style lobster salad in a toasted split-top bun

Hank's Double Patty Cheeseburger 20

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

Fried Chicken Sandwich 17

smoky BBQ sauce, pickles, shredded lettuce

Fried Fish Sandwich 18

Crab Cake Sandwich 24

Large Plates

Fried Oyster Dinner 26

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Crab Cake Dinner 38

served with Old Bay Fries and Cole Slaw

Fish and Chips 23

served with tartar sauce and Cole Slaw

Molasses Brasied Short Ribs 34

Choice of Two Sides

Roasted Half Chicken 26

Calabrese Aioli and Choice of Two Sides

Grilled Branzino 36

punttanesca, fried capers, grilled lemons

Bavette Steak 37

Chimichurri Sauce and Choice of Two Sides

Seafood Fettuccine 39

shrimp, lobster, and scallops tossed with fettuccine in a chipotle cream sauce

'Pacifico" Striped Bass 37

Corn Puree, Mushrooms, Corn, Grape Tomatoes, Onion, Arugula & Radish Salad, Lemon Vinaigrette

Double Cut Pork Chop 34

Asparagus & Fingerling Potatoes, Corn, Cherry-Red Wine Sauce

Pan Seared Salmon 34

Pea Puree, Turnips, Beech Mushrooms, Cherry Sauce, Watercress & Endive Salad

Bouillabaisse 39

Fennel-Saffron Seafood Stew

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

Sautéed Asparagus & Fingerling Potatoes 10

Feta Cheese

English Pea, Mushroom, and Corn Sautée 10

Swiss Chard & Fava Beans 10

Spring Onions

*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 Monday- Friday from 3pm-6pm at the bar 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.

Oysters on the Half Shell $2.50 each

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

SMALL BITES

Slider of the Day 8

served with Old Bay Fries

Fried Pickles 5

Comeback Sauce

Bacon Topped Deviled Eggs 7

4 to an order

Seafood Nachos 19

tortilla chips topped with white cheese sauce, avocado cream, pico de gallo, fried shrimp, and crab meat

Happy Hour Beers

Naragansett 6

lager, RI 5.0%

DC Brau 6

joint resolution, hazy ipa, dc 5.5%

Happy Hour Wines

House Sparkling 7

cava

House White 7

Vinho Verde

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 10

never the same yet always potent

House Vodka 9

Absolut

House Gin 9

Seagram’s

House Tequila 9

Jose Cuervo Silver

House Rum 9

Don Q

House Bourbon 9

Jim Beam

Join us at Hank's on the Wharf from January 27-February 2 for DC Restaurant Week!

DC Restaurant Week Menu 

3 courses, $55 PER PERSON

 

FIRST COURSE- Select 1

Half Dozen Salty Wolfe Oysters on the Half Shell

Seafood Ceviche

Caesar Salad

House Creen Salad

Lobster Bisque

New England Clam Chowder with Bacon

 

MAINS – Select 1

Fish and Chips with Coleslaw

Fried Shrimp Po’Boy with Cayenne Remoulade and French Fries

Fried Oyster Dinner with Old Bay French Fries and Coleslaw

Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Old Bay Fries and Broccolini

Red Wine Braised Pork Shank with Mashed Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Pan Seared Salmon with Cauliflower Puree, Shiitakes, and Black Garlic Molasses

Seafood Fettuccine with Scallops, Shrimp, and Calamari with 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

 

DESSERT – Select 1

Key Lime Pie

Chocolate Mousse

Location

701 Wharf Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-817-3055

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Hours

OPEN DAILY

Lunch
Monday – Thursday 11am – 3:00pm

Dinner
Sunday – Thursday 3pm – 10pm
Friday & Saturday 3pm – 11pm

Brunch
Friday – Sunday 11am – 2:45pm

Oyster Happy Hour
Monday – Friday 3pm – 6pm
at the bar only 

 

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