Hank's Oyster Bar - The Wharf

Ninette

It’s a good sign when this was the busiest place on the wharf. It’s also a good sign when the staff is friendly and courteous with each other. Loved getting the fish at the beginning and the chocolate nibs at the end. The crab cakes are a bit small but yummy. Fries are perfect. (We saw the fish and chips plate- wow. That was a big portion!) The beets were good but do yourself a favor and get some horseradish to eat with them. 😍 We will return if we are back in the area.

Eric Taesun Song

The food was amazing, had good seasoning and sauces. The staff were really nice, kept checking if we were ok, and they gave us mini crackers and chocolate for free! The atmosphere is amazing the decorations inside were really cool. Would come here again!

Nic Payne

Well worth the visit! The food was excellent, the service was fast, the staff was friendly and helpful...the only negative was i couldn't finish all of my food because I was also eating my friends dishes too! I enjoyed the short ribs while they enjoyed the seafood pasta and Escabeche, oysters and wine. The tiny sample of chocolate as a palette cleanser at the end was top tier! Thanks for a great dining experience

Daniel Lopez

First time here while visiting D.C and it absolutely DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I was sat immediately and greeted. The staff were absolutely friendly and incredible. Brandon was our waiter and was very polite and professional. The drinks were absolutely delicious and the food was amazing! Love the fact the establishment is own by a LGBTQ person and they made the establishment feel very welcoming and inclusive to all people. Thank you so much for this experience! I’ll be back!

JSG

One of our favorite places in DC - right on the wharf with indoor and outdoor seating, is a nice place for dinner but also has TVs for sports lovers and those who come just for drinks. Service is also very quick and very friendly. Now to the food - they’re known for (guess what!) oysters. They have a variety of different kinds at all times and you can either get a plate of all the same or mix and match. They also have an exclusive offering of oysters which were huge and actually very sweet. Aside from the oysters the star for us was the clam chowder. I spent years in New England eating clam chowder and this is the best I’ve had out of region. Although there’s bacon in it, it doesn’t overpower the flavor and the clams are actually soft and not rubbery or overcooked which is not an easy task. We also, of course, got some old bay fries. An excellent addition.