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Hank's Seafood Restaurant

10 Hayne St, Charleston, SC 29401-3106 (Downtown)
843-723-3474
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Ranked #36 of 558 restaurants in Charleston
Price range: $25 - $30
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Large groups, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighborhood: Downtown
Cross street: Church
Description: Hank's Seafood Restaurant is located in a turn of the century warehouse overlooking the historic district. This restaurant recreates a Classic Charleston Fish House with an old fashioned saloon style bar and an exhibition raw bar.
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Maryland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We went to Hanks on a recommendation while visiting Charleston, and I am happy we did. The shrimp & grits were outstanding! My husband ordered the crab cakes and being from Maryland, that was a MISTAKE. Definitely not what we are used to! Restaurant is upscale, iand a bit pricy. Menu definitely leans towards seafood.

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Estero, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

We went to Hank's with a group of 5. All had a great seafood experience. The sauces and presentations were superb. The service impeccable. What you would expect for the prices.

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See 2 more reviews by Diane S for Charleston
Tallahassee, FL
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

Make sure you make reservations! The food here is fabulous and the specialty cocktails are delicious. This is a do not miss restaurant if you love perfectly prepared seafood.

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

This was our first time at Hank's. We came in without a reservation on Mother's Day. However, they were able to accommodate us, at a "community table," a novel way of dealing with walk-ins. It had perhaps 14 or 16 seats. We net some interesting folks. As for the food, it was delicious! This is a fine dining experience, and... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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13 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

This was our first trip to Charleston. We were celebrating special occasions with my son just receiving his MBA, his girlfriend graduating the college of Charleston, and my birthday so I asked them to pick a nice restaurant of their choosing for this celebration. They chose Hanks, so I made reservations for four a month in advance telling them of... More

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Toronto
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35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

My husband and I went to Hank's with friends who live in Charleston. We started by ordering the seafood castle and oh what a tower of divine taste. Fresh oysters, shrimp, crab, mussels and lobster. Delicious and a lot of fun when shared with friends. We followed that up with more fresh oysters, some superb fried chicken (which one wouldn't... More

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hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
May 11, 2013

We are so delighted that you enjoyed the food and service! The Team at Hank's thanks you for your kind words. Please come back and see us again soon. Thank you very much! More

Nampa, Idaho
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27 reviews 27 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We came in much later than we planned thanks to weather in Chicago so the folks we were meeting at Hanks had already finished their meal & desert. The server Hooper was so gracious and accomodating her service blew us away. The Food was outstanding as entrees but even better ordered Ala Carte with the champagne citrus ber Blanc sauce... More

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hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
May 11, 2013

We were so happy that you were able to make it over to Hank's after what sounds like a long day of flying. Christine really enjoyed serving you, and we all thank you very much for dining with us. Please let us know when you return to Charleston! More

Indianapolis, Indiana
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35 reviews 35 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We've been to Hank's a few times and have never been disappointed. Recently a local tour guide recommended Hank's as the top restaurant in Charleston! Friends went with us and it was their first Charleston visit. They enjoyed Hank's as much as we did and we will be back!

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hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
May 11, 2013

We are so happy to hear that your friends enjoyed their time at Hank's as much as you did! Thank you very much for your review. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in the future. More

San Antonio, Texas
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28 reviews 28 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Not much change to menu in the the 10 years we've been coming. It can get a bit loud on weekends, actually a bit quieter at the bar.

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hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
May 11, 2013

We are very happy to hear that you enjoy Hank's as much as you did 10 years ago, however our goal is to continually make the restaurant better every year. Thank you for your review, and we hope you come over and join us again for an even better meal! More

Brandon
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

On our recent trip to Savannah and Charleston, we did have some good seafood. However, nothing I would rate as outstanding until we ate at Hank's. I chose the she crab soup and a special salad of the night. Both great choices. My husband had the grilled seafood platter. He also was very pleased with his selection.

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hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
May 11, 2013

Fantastic! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your meal. Whenever you make it back to Charleston, please let us know. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you! More

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