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Hank's Seafood Restaurant

4.2 (1.5k reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Classy
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Pamela S.

Had a reservation for 5:30 and we were seated on time. Lovely ambiance including wood walls, table cloths and large round booths a long the wall. The waitress was very attentive and professional. Fresh warm bread was given to us shortly after being seated. I ordered the Seafood A La Wando in a cream sauce $ 40.00. My husband had the Broiled Seafood platter for $48.00. Both items were cooked to perfection. He also substituted the french fries for the fried mashed potatoes that were delicious. crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. Service was wonderful! Will definitely return to try other items on the menu.

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Rachel H.

We liked this place! We ordered the crabcake appetizer, a fried market plate to share between two, a side of asparagus for the table and our friend ordered the shrimp & grits. I can't speak to the shrimp & grits; but the fried plate and the crab cakes were outstanding! Before tip it was about $150 for the three of us. Had a very kind waiter, and we all enjoyed our dinner.

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Leslie D.

Hanks Seafood Restaurant will be one of the fancier meals you'll have in Charleston. Prices are certainly on the more expensive side and reservations can be tough to get especially for larger groups. For appetizers, of course my group got chargrilled oysters AGAIN and they were delicious. We also ordered the local clams (simmered in white wine, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, tomato) which we thoroughly enjoyed as well. For my main entree, I got the broiled platter which consisted of broiled grouper, shrimp & scallop with french fries & southern coleslaw. All of the seafood was cooked perfectly and tasted fresh. All in all, Hanks is a great restaurant for a special occasion or event with a large group or family!

Nerissa L.

I really wanted to like this place but I was served bad food. On a recent trip to Charleston I came here for dinner as I was told it was a good spot. I love seafood and was looking for a nice restaurant. I ordered the shrimp and grits as I was told it was delicious. Later on that night I started to feel sick and then proceeded to throw up the entire shrimp and grits that I ate. Needless to say I would never eat here again. Good luck if you decide to eat here.

Two scallops, one bite each.. skimpy!
Laura P.

Second time here, first time was just a quick stop. This time we had dinner - both times at the bar. The bar staff was super quick at everything and would intercept with their comments when we talked about the menu. The food was pricey, which we knew, but it was not remarkable. Will.post comments under the food pics. The bus boy came by with our second round of food without utensils we asked and he just said, he'll give it to you (bartender who was now a bit busy) and walked away. I saw on the receipt that they charge the something percent for their staff (don't recall that on their menu) and the 3% cc fee which was automatically added so we paid in cash and took that off.

Luke G.

Always a great spot. Classy. Great service. Food impeccable. Can't go wrong with the bouillabaisse or the crab cakes.

Rare Seared Tuna

Best bite of the trip = she crab soup! I wish I could have that every day! But honestly everything we ordered here was delicious and flavorful. We are from NOLA and have a high bar for seafood. I wish I would've saved room for dessert. Our service was also great! Definitely will have to visit again.

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Clarissa O.

Hanks came highly recommended to us! When looking online it is highly recommended to book reservations, which I would agree. If you don't mind sitting at the bar there always seemed to be a space or two for people to sit there and order their meal. We were about 15-20 minutes before our reservation and we were welcomed to the bar to order a drink before we were escorted to the bar. All the drinks that we ordered that night were very good and refreshing. We started our meal with Fried Calamari (AMAZING), She Crab Soup (DELICIOUS), and Oysters (SO GOOD). The sauce the gave with the oysters were delicious and honestly you don't need to eat the oysters with the sauces. Our main meal we split the Fried Platter. Splitting the platter was a meal in itself. If you are looking at a platter I would suggest splitting it. Overall a very good dining experience, I would highly recommend this place.

David L.

Made a reservation and upon arrival was immediately seated. We ordered the Seafood A La Wondo and the Sea Bass special Ambiance 5/5: Love the historic Charleston ambiance! Service 5/5: Attentive, friendly, helpful, never felt rushed nor overlooked Food 5/5: Both dishes were great though our favorite was the Seafood A La Wondo. The seafood was perfectly cooked, flavorful, rich and complemented one another.

Grouper
Linda G.

Service was great. This is obviously a place people go back to again and again. All waiters look as though they have been there a long time. Seasoned, professional and they know their stuff. A lot. Didn't see anything other than white men, but ok. Atmosphere is nice. It's a big space, with a lot of people but it wasn't noisy or crowded. It's done nicely. Tables had white tablecloths with sheets of white paper on top. Was nice though. Works. Food was the big disappointment. We got the two most popular dishes, and it was a Sat night to head chef should have been there. The grouper was nice, but, it had lemon overpowering it. Way too much. And I love lemon. The Seafood A La Wondo was interesting. But I wouldn't get it again. The sherry saffron cream sauce was quite light and nice. The seafood was fine, but overall it didn't have much flavor. Kind of bland. We got dessert also, 3 scoops of sorbet. They were quite good. Too bad, because this is a popular place and we had high hopes for it.

Salmon dinner

The food was delicious. Thank you to Casey for making our dining experience wonderful as we were celebrating our anniversary. The atmosphere was great.

Seared Tuna
Bari T.

We heard of Hanks from friends who love the shrimp and grits and swear they are the best. We begrudgingly agree, they're right! You can't really compare to the standard shrimp and grits, these are in a red sauce and addictive. We had the seared tuna, the broiled platter, bouillabaisse, and seared beef tenderloin. Everything was delicious! We need to go back so we can try more of the dishes (and have more shrimp and grits!!!) It gives cozy steak house vibes. People were all well dressed but nothing too over the top. Give Hanks a try! You won't regret it.

Hank's ( as always) was a wonderful experience! Delicious food, great service and a classy atmosphere in the heart of Charleston! The Seafood Ă  la Wando is always my "go to" and it does not disappoint! An always solid restaurant when in the Holy City!

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Such delicious food! Grouper was outstanding!!! Not to be missed! We had great service. The place was hopping!

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Delicioussssssss , was recommended by a sweet older gentleman and glad I listened !!!

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Service was incredible, very nice atmosphere and dim lighting. Food was delicious , we had a seafood platter, my favorite were the scallops.

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Ask the Community - Hank's Seafood Restaurant

Is the restaurant kid friendly? We're heading into town this summer with our very bubbly 1.5 year old son !

This place is white tablecloth upscale (I would recommend reservations) but very, very lively. When my husband and I had dinner there, we didn't see any small children. I think that is your call here as you know your child best.

What is attire for men and women ? Are nice shorts and button down ok for men? It sure is hot during summer

You will see a mix of attire. Most people are business casual in the evening. However you will not feel out of place with ladies wearing sundress and guys in a polo shirt and dress shorts either.

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