I enjoy Hank's a great deal. Great salad bar (pre-pandemic, obviously), good menu, friendly staff. Very cozy sort of place. What you get here is very much a "Sunday dinner at Grandma's" sort of level of comfort food - turkey dinners, pot roast, fish and chips, etc. They don't try to be fancy and they don't need to be. They're very, very good for what they are. If you're more in the sandwich mood, I highly recommend either the Tuna Melt or Chicken Salad wrap. They don't skimp on the filling, and each comes with a pickle and large portion of (delicious!) fries. The desserts are a must try. I love the chocolate spoon pie and cheesecake; their desserts are much better quality than the average restaurant's. I must also add that IMHO, the prices are great for the portions that you get. Unlike some places, I have never left here hungry and always have a good bit left over for lunch the next day. read more

Despite growing up in the area, I had never stepped foot in this restaurant. Came up to the home town on vacation and stopped in for a drink. Kelsey, the bartender is amazing. She is very nice, and is a fantastic bartender! read more

Love this place and love the crowd but there are times when I feel totally ignored. Wanted to order food but after being ignored for too long decided to order take out down the road and go home. If I'd been waited on I would have ordered another drink and food. read more

Went for Thanksgiving dinner we both ordered the prime rib. Ordered medium rare . Was not!! We were not done with salad and out comes our dinner. Felt rushed meat was extremely fatty. When I told the waitress she just said oh I don't like fat either WHAT!! No apology even the owner took my plate and said nothing about all the fat left in my plate . I realize it was a holiday and they were busy but that is no exuse for the poor quality food. Have been there for Thanksgiving before was always delicious. This year not so much read more

Food was just ok. Server was not friendly. It was a birthday dinner and half empty restaurant and felt rushed.

customer service awful, food expensive and doesn't have any flavor, we ordered strawberry mojito disgusting, we paid $63 something dollars for trash rude people no hi not how are you nothing read more

Sometimes it's easy to be harsh on the culinary scene of Connecticut's Quiet Corner. The food is rarely fancy, almost always out-of-date by a decade or three, and the dining populace seems to be blissfully unaware of how bad it is. Hank's is a great restaurant, not because it bucks the trends of the area, but because it exemplifies them so well. There are no surprises here. Fried seafood, steak, New England clam chowder, even a freakin' salad bar. It's like a time warp. But it's all done really well. Rather than throw sun dried tomatoes and craisins into random inappropriate dishes as a misguided attempt to appear modern (a common tactic in the area), Hank's revels in tradition and serves classic New England food with pride. The quality found here puts other local institutions (I'm looking at you, Golden Greek) to shame. read more

We stopped in on our way back from the Cape. The reviews seemed ok so we figured we'd try it. I started with a mojito that was very good. I had the turkey dinner, it was just as I expected, sliced turkey breast over stuffing with mashed potatoes. It was basic and filling. My partner had the grilled chicken over pasta with vodka sauce. It was awful. The chicken seemed processed and fake, the texture was not that of chicken and was mechanically sliced. The sauce was as thick as water and tasted awful. Chicken breast on sale is $1.99 lb on sale and takes no time to grill and red sauce is so easy to make and Cooks Illustrated has a great recipe for vodka sauce. I don't understand why they don't make this from scratch, it would be so easy and quick. The salad bar was good,but just iceberg lettuce and some spinach. This pace has potential and with a few tweaks can be much better. read more

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I don't think I would ever go to this restaurant as my own choice, but it is a convenient mid-way point between my boyfriend's parents and his aunt and uncle in Connecticut. Therefore, we tagged along for family dinner last Saturday night. Hank's is conveniently located on Rt. 6 in Connecticut, serving your typical mixed American fare. This is a family-owned restaurant, and it seems like all of the employees are connected to the family in some way; our waitress was the best friend of the owner's daughter. The decor is very country cottage with tchotchke everywhere. There were framed family pictures scattered throughout the waiting area, including a framed award for being Connecticut Magazine Reader's Choice Restaurant 2011 "Best by County." I thought maybe this meal would surprise me. It really didn't. The restaurant was old; they still had a large, hideous air purifier hanging from the dining room ceiling, dating back to the days of smoking in restaurants. Ick. The restrooms were TINY and located off the server station right next to the kitchen door. Singles, people, singles, for a restaurant holding at least 150 people. The ladies room was so small that I hit my head on the paper towel dispenser trying to reach the toilet. Not to mention I felt like I was in a sauna, quite literally, probably due to the fact that I was right next to the kitchen (which did look clean, by the way). Now the food. The food was decent. The big draw here is obviously the $9 (and change) senior meals for those over 55, which comes with an entree, soup, drink and pudding. You can add the unlimited salad bar for about $2.50. I chose one of the specials: Key West Tilapia, with rice pilaf, chicken noodle soup and the unlimited salad bar ($15.99). My favorite part was probably my wine selection though -- a glass of Stone Hill (local Connecticut winery) White for $5.50. The salad bar didn't live up to others I've been too, but it was fresh and clean. The chicken noodle soup tasted canned. The rice pilaf was heavy and sticky, and the tilapia was a tad dry but seasoned surprisingly well. The portion size was what amazed me; they were... true to portion size! I actually felt good about the amount of food I consumed because I didn't overeat. That said, I feel the prices were a tad high for the quality of the food. My entree was reasonable, but my boyfriend's chicken parm was also $15.99 and didn't come with soup -- a few bucks cheaper would have been suitable. The service was adequate and friendly. They easily accommodated our party, and our waitress was happy to let us sit and have a leisurely meal. Which, when it comes down to it, is what Hank's is good for: A conveniently located, down-home restaurant where you feel like you're sitting down at the family table. read more

Trying the pizza. Menu is standard New England. Kinda pricey, scratch that. It is pricey. 15.99 for just a plate of chicken parm. I can recommend the pizza, coffee, and dessert. Do not recommend: the chicken strip appetizer, not home-made. Staff is good, decor is country and shabby in places. read more

This place is ok. That being said...the food ain't nothin' to write home about. read more

Great atmosphere and food to go with it. I had the stuffed eggplant and my dad had the roast beef dinner we both had the seafood chowder and I also had the white chocolate raspberry cheese cake. Good portion size and the food was really good. read more

This is a restaurant and a bar. I ordered the Reuben sandwich and it was fairly light but the food turned out to be absolutely wonderful. Nice little place with great service. read more

Been there 2x both times ordered food both times sent back who ever is making there mashed potatoes its horrible !!! Prime Rib is ok but not a lot of flavor at all and the vegetables they served me were watery and the pot roast well felt like hospital food but yet fried fisherman's platter and chicken was good according to other people I was with and stuffed clams were great!! And the gravy on the turkey was horrible no I do not think I would go back unless they get a new chief...or if I just wanted fried food.. read more

I drive past this place 2 times a day in my way to work... I have never stopped in and eaten here but being a vegetarian it looked like a steak and Potato kind of place... We went in and the decor matched what I thought it would be... Grandmas house sheik ... Dated and dark with roosters everywhere ... I ended up getting an amazing meal ... Stuffed eggplant parm... Great sauce and eggplant ... Salad bar was just fine...it was weird to see dried fruit and tail mix in it ... Price was average as well ... Overall a nice surprise with good menus options and great food ...I will gladly go here again... As far as restaurants in the northeast corner it is one of the better ones... If you are traveling down rt 6 stop in and have some great food ... read more

First time visiting Hank's even though we have driven by ot for the past 6 yrs. The decor is cute and country. I was super happy with the salad bar, but disappointed you cany get soup with the salad bar or soup and salad bar alone. It's kinda old school diner like food. It's good, not great, my stuffing in my chicken breast was bland and didn't come with gravy. My husband put roast was fork tender. We will be back for salad bar again read more

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Traveling in the area stopped in for lunch a a cold beer. Food was good beer was cold, staff was friendly. Maybe a little pricey where Im from but seems comparable to the rest of the area. read more

Great place run by great people. Lori L. who left a one star review is a disgruntled ex-employee who couldn't cut it in the restaurant and is now leaving bad reviews everywhere. Sad, pathetic person. Hank's is a family-run local business that takes great care of their customers and staff. They have a great bar and friendly servers. read more

Have tried this place a couple of times each time more disappointing than the last. Staff is very friendly however, they are expensive and the food isn't up to par. Each time I've had to send a dish back (and no I'm not that type of person) I ordered steak tips and only 3 pieces were actually meat the rest was fat and other things. To bad because the atmosphere is nice. Has a salad bar and full bar. read more

Small place. Folksy. The bar seems active with locals. Wait staff was efficient and friendly. Tried the turkey dinner, pretty good comfort food. The fish and chips was quite tasty. Decent salad bar, really liked the potato salad. I'd drop by again. read more

I've been going to Hank's since I was a little girl, and it seems to have become more hit or miss in the last few years. The salad bar is great--and always has been great. Service is very nice----but here's where I became disappointed. My cousin, mum, and I came for lunch and my cousin ordered the chicken parm. It ended up tasting fishy. We mentioned it to our server, who very much pointed out then that the fish is fried in the same vat as the chicken. My cousin has a seafood allergy, and well, that's not great. I'm not sure why they do so, to save money, or to just not have to clean up two vats. That being said, I've worked in many a restaurant, and you use two vats. Period. Our server made it sound like every restaurant is now using one vat... and that they clearly state to let your server know if you have an allergy... but who mentions they have a seafood allergy if they DON'T order seafood, and fish isn't on the menu that day? It was a Saturday, and fish and chips are on Fridays... Luckily, they did make another chicken parm for my cousin, by satueeing the chicken, but no owner/manager came by to check in, nor did they comp anything off of our bill. Disappointing. read more

HAnks has always been among my favoite restaurants. The style is sort of country and a bit funky but always clean and the food is usually good if on the expensive side. Today however it was horrible. When one order roast beef one expects roast beef. What I got was reheated deli sliced roast beef. Salty and tasteless. It tasted exactly like the Sara Lee deli sliced beef I got from the market last week. The mashed potatoes were billed as homemade and real. Theywere probably real but definately frozen. The steamed veggies were over cooked and tasted of way to much rosemary. Our waitress seemed ditressed that i wasn't eating I told her it wasn't good. She did not seemed terribly concerned. I will no eat there again...ever. read more

I would eat there again but I wouldn't go there especially. My broiled Cajun chicken was dry and parts looked leathery. The artichoke dip was the best part of the meal. I would have been better off if I just stuck with the salad bar. It seemed to be decently maintained and didn't horrify me like salad bars normally do. Wings were cold in the middle, baked scrod was grey. Taco pizza was ok along with the French fries. The ambiance was extended family friendly. They should probably charge less. read more

Don't bother eating at hanks. After some good reviews we decided to try lunch. The bar tender was very busy on her cell phone face book page and the food was tasteless and expensive. I Waited for the staff to get my check as we were the only ones in the place.... The bartender continued to look at her phone from behind the bar. I brought my check and payment to her... She returned my card and slip and rolled her eyes at me as I signed the slip. I'm very happy I was told about this after I left. I will not be back. read more

* Excellent Salad Bar, Soups, Breads and Service * We've dined here a few times now. The atmosphere is informal / country. The service has always been very friendly and attentive. The food was very good. GREAT salad bar. Soups are delicious. Coffee and tea, both great. Prices are very reasonable. I don't understand the bad reviews, unless they're by competitors, disgruntled formers, or people who were expecting something fancy. I'd definitely dine here again, if in the area. * Phil read more

This place was great. The staff was excellent. The food was excellent. Its a very home style look to the interior. I was very surprised it was not a busy place. I was the only one eating there on a weekday at 1130. If I am in that section of CT I will definitely eat there again. read more

I went to Hanks on Friday night last and was pleasantly surprised. My first impression was that the interior was cute and cottage like. The waitstaff was very friendly and inviting and the food wasn't bad. Coming from Boston where we have such wonderful restaurants I have to say i was happy overall. read more

We eat here fairly often and the food is always good. Homestyle family place with bar. The salad bar is good and the prices reasonable. It's good if you want a quiet place and not have to wait on a Saturday night. read more

After a group of us finish a mudderella challenge nearby we wanted something to eat and we stopped here. Couldn't be happier right now. We were cold and wet and their food was just what we needed. The food at Hanks gave us the comfort of a home cooked meal. They were not ready for the number of large parties that arrive one after another, but they were wonderful, the service as well as the food. read more

I have dinner here about 4-5 times a year and this place is very consistent. I have enjoyed every meal I've ever eaten here and the wait staff is always great . All nice people here , even the other customers are pleasant . the salad bar is clean and has good amount of fresh items to choose from . it is a bit pricier than you'd expect but well worth it after an hour drive through Connecticut . read more

I had the best filet mignon on New Years Eve at Hanks Restaurant. It was the best cut of beef I have had anywhere for a long time. The service was superb. Cant wait to have another meal like that again. read more

Country, Cozy, Homestyle restaurant with a nice salad bar!!! :-). Sign up for the (free) Hank's Rewards program & receive emails / coupons for discounts! read more

Great place for trivia. Prompt and friendly service serving comfort food. If looking for a local homey atmosphere come here, if looking for something fancy go elsewhere. read more

Where do I start!!! First we walked in and as you walk in there is a sign the clearly says Please wait to be seated. So we are all standing there and standing there . I can see 3 waitresses talking to each other but totally ignoring us . So I walked over to where they were and said can someone please seat us ! She replied just seat yourself , we have no Hostess tonight... We should have walked out right then !!! Part 2: We ordered the Clam strip dinners and my son ordered the Chicken Fingers Dinner. The Clam Strips were totally rubbery and tasteless. The salad bar was ok at best. We all had French fries with our meals and that was the only thing we ended up eating!!! The chicken fingers looked like something out of a BJ's box. My son would not touch it. I would seriously like to know who in the hell owns this place. Because if they want this business to continue they better pay attention to it!!! read more

Solid food and very freindly service. Nothing unusual on the menu but they had a few interesting variations on classics.

Average food at above-average prices. Same old stuff off the Sysco truck. The service is very good, however.

We went to Hank's this past weekend, not really knowing what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised by our meals! I had a stuffed chicken breast with mashed potatoes and gravy and my wife had the baked Scrod with a baked potato. My chicken was very good, though I had to add salt and pepper ( which I prefer to overly salty food). So some people may consider that bland I suppose. The baked Scrod had a delicious crust on it that the server said was walnut based. My wife really liked it.There was a really well stocked salad bar that was included with the entrees that had everything you could want. Our server, Kelsey, was very pleasant and not pushy. The dining room is a little dark, but that's the decor. No nonsense food at a reasonable price- we would definitely go back if we're ever up in that direction again. read more

The service was awful, very slow. We waited at least 25 minutes for a cocktail. The food was over-cooked and tasteless. The decor was dismal at best. I would never return, terrible food. read more

Hanks's is ok. Not the best but there aren't many good restaurants in the area. Fish is not the best with the chef special sauce and the prime rib seasoning is not what I like and the cuts are to small for the price you pay. Still it has been there a long time. read more

Their food is average yet overpriced. The salad bar is small and a bit disappointing. Every time I go I get something different, which is hard to do with their small menu, and unfortunately I've never had anything worth getting again. The waitresses don't seem too interested in being there either so..why would I want to be there? read more