Poutine $15.00 House cut fries topped with local cheese curds, smothered with brown gravy and scallions. Loaded Corn Cakes $14.00 Topped with birria braised brisket, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, pickled red onions, fire cheeto dust and cilanto. Hank's Texas BBQ in Delaware County is a local favorite for real, slow-smoked Texas-style barbecue, especially their brisket, ribs, and pulled pork. The menu is hearty and Southern-comfort, with awesome appetizers like brisket quesadillas, loaded tots, and fried green tomatoes, making it a go-to spot for classic smokehouse flavor in a casual setting. read more

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Meh at best! I ordered the one meat meal. I chose the brisket. It is clearly marked on the menu it is an extra $3.00 when ordering brisket. My one meat meal went from $15 to $18 which would be all well and good if I was given more than one piece of brisket. The brisket was dry. The best part was the burnt piece at the top of it. And by no means is this a compliment! The macaroni and cheese was a pure disappointment. It was runny and kind of like a box of Kraft Macaroni and cheese. BBQ places are known for their thick and creamy Mac and cheese, but not at Hank's. The 1/2 chicken meal was not great but good. Not moist but not completely overcooked. The atmosphere is loud and you can't hear a conversation if sitting in the dining area. Heather our server was attentive. We have no issues with our service. She wasn't back there over cooking our meal. read more

Hank’s Texas BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

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I'll start with the positives: Daniel was an excellent server and took great care of us. He deserves a solid 5 stars for his service. The restaurant itself is nice, clean, and has a pleasant dining area that feels comfortable. Unfortunately, the food is still the issue for me. We ordered the pulled pork with mac and cheese and fries. The pulled pork had way too much bark and fat, and I didn't enjoy it at all. The BBQ sauce was decent but nothing special -- I've had much better. The sides were just average. Overall, I just didn't like the food. I'll admit this style of Texas BBQ might just not be for me, but based on two visits now, I probably won't be returning. read more

Dined on a Saturday around noon and it was pretty empty when we arrived. We stood at the host stand for a bit before being greeted, but once greeted were sat promptly. Our server was really attentive at first, but as the restaurant got busier she stopped checking on us. I really appreciate that allergens are marked on the menu. The Houstonian salad was really delicious! It was a bit heavy on the dressing, so I would ask for it on the side next time. The house cut fries were to die for!!! They were hot and reminded me of fair fries. My husband got the meat plate. Our brisket was a bit fatty, but overall everything was moist and flavorful. They were out of a couple menu items, which was a bit of a disappointment for arriving at open on a Saturday. I felt it was a little over priced (brisket $3 up charge); however, BBQ prices are generally climbing anywhere you go. read more

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Hank's in Delaware is the place to be, spacious bright, clean, bar atmosphere with a full bar. Try the breaded wings, and Braised Brisket Quesadilla both are very good. The meat platters come with two sides. The Brisket is the very best you will find anywhere, and the UBS are very meaty. read more

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I've seen this place become about 15 different things over the 40 years. I've lived in the area and I've got to say I think this is gonna be the final phase of this building is constant transformations. Hanks is here to stay. The barbecue is amazing. The atmosphere is wonderful. I really think they know what they're doing. We sat at the bar and our bartender. Amber was amazing. read more

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Love that Hank's moved into this spot of Rt. 42. I have seen this building be many things, but I think that Hank's will be a keeper. They did a lot of work to refurbish the place. It is a beautiful building. Everything on their menu sounded amazing. I ended up getting the 2-meat plate with brisket, sausage, collard greens and cornbread. It was all delicious. The brisket didn't look like much on the plate and was an additional charge but it was actually more filling than it looked with the sides. We also tried their fried pickles. The ranch dipping sauce was very good. They have a few arcade games, shuffle board, a bar, regular table dining, and tables for larger groups. The service was fantastic. Super excited to have Hank's in Delaware. read more

70's/80's music was great. Bright and clean. Our server was very friendly and service was fast. The cheese curds had a nice flavor but needed to be crisper. My hubby enjoyed the peanut butter chocolate porter immensely. He got the one meat platter with two sides. The Mac and cheese was outstanding! I got the brisket quesadilla, which was quite yummy as well. read more

Great Surprise! Real BBQ nearby and yet fun indoor/outdoor experience. Friend asked if we wanted to try this new BBQ on Rt42. Popped in on Friday night around 7 and the place was jammed. Nice new well lit parking lot, easy building access. Lot was full, gravel lot across road was full, and the ditches were full. It was the place to be!! Hostess greeted us friendly and they have a very nice/big waiting around (even table hockey). Great flow - Entrance-waiting area-bar(accessible while waiting), indoor seating and outdoor patio /yard. We had brief wait and grabbed drinks (Drafts - Hanks Saucy Ale was a hit; Wine, and good stock of hard options). Bar staff were super fun and friendly and running around supporting full bar. (Thanks All!). Table ready and server (Awesome Amber! ) was promptly at our side refreshing drinks and offering suggestions and ideas! Our quad tried it all, Loaded Corn Cakes, Salads, Meat Plates (Turkey, Pork, Brisket), and their Mac&Cheese was amazing. Everything came out quick and hot! No one was dissapointed and we all want to go back. Preparing to go? -- go hungry, be patient as its worth a little wait, grab a drink, socialize, and be casual when you park - as you have many options around the building. Staff is friendly - so just enjoy your night. We did! read more

Hank’s Texas BBQ - Remodeled building with lots of space and options - Barbeque Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

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In two words, Hank's stanks. This place is mediocre at best and a terrible value. To be fair, the fried cheese curds with ranch off the appetizer menu were good and only $10. The sides are generous portions but overall not that exciting. My wife ordered greens which needed to be cooked longer. There was nothing unique about the mac 'n' cheese. I thought the baked beans were good. My wife and I each ordered two meats and two sides for $19/person. I was shocked to find out that each of us received only two strips of brisket and two ribs. What a rip-off! The brisket was average and the ribs were not very meaty and needed cooked longer. We will not go back to Hank's. read more

Hank’s Texas BBQ - $19 for two sides, two ribs, and two pieces of brisket! What a rip! - Barbeque Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Food is amazing! Staff was so nice and welcoming and seemed genuinely happy to have us there. Super impressed with the fact that they had several N/A options. Thank you thank you thank you!! read more

Hank’s Texas BBQ - Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Delicious food! First we started with the queso dip appetizer, a little thin but tasty. Fried pickle chips were good because the pickles actually tasted fresh and chunky. I had the loaded corn cakes which were a zesty combination. My husband and another friend chose the two meat entrees. Favorite sides were the beans and Mac and cheese. Jalapeño sausage,ribs and pulled pork were fantastic. Another friend enjoyed the Steve's way corn cakes. At first our entrees did not look like a lot of food But we were full when we left. It's great to see a new bustling place in this location as I have passed it for years hoping something new would go there. I just can't give it 5 stars yet because of speed of service. Michelle our server was wonderful! She moved all night. It was the missing steps or staffing when it came to busing tables. We were there from 5-7:30 total on Friday evening. In that time multiple tables were left with dirty dishes, including ours. I have worked in the restaurant industry so it is something I noticed. An easy solution would be to have the kitchen delivery people pick up something as they walk by or the staff that we got to watch stand and take a drink at the soda machine. Also please use a phone based table waiting system, your host will definitely have an easier time on those busy evenings. read more

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Hank's Texas BBQ provided one of my favorite BBQ experiences yet, combining a great atmosphere with incredibly friendly service. As someone who is gluten-free, I was thrilled to find that almost all of their amazing, flavor-infused sauces are safe to eat, with the exception of the teriyaki. The loaded corn cakes and my husband's burger were both delicious, and the fries had that perfect, nostalgic "fair fry" taste. Though they were out of the smoked brisket, the subbed chicken was still excellent, and I'm already looking forward to a return trip to finally try that brisket! read more

As a Fan of Hank's with multiple visits. I'm worried after today's visit. Many items and beers on the menu are not available. Scratching menus and beer selections is Tacky. My go to brisket nacho's were as cold as the out doors. Plate brisket serving was shockingly small. Seriously sad. We hope they get this corrected, we really like the location and food. read more

All the meat! Very good, we added two sides (Mac and cheese , and cornbread). Dessert we got was Buckeye pie in a cup. (Yum) Sunday, midday, good time to go. No wait and quick, friendly service. 15% Military was a nice perk! read more

Hank’s Texas BBQ - All the meat! We added Mac and Cheese, and Cornbread. No complaints. Sunday mid day good time to go, got right in. - Barbeque Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Service staff all seem happy to be there and happy to welcome guests. Food is authentically bbq and delicious, with many varieties--mild to hot--to meet most every palette. Whenever we are in the area (our daughter lives quite close) we dine here read more

The food is amazing. There are 4 styles of BBQ in Texas. What Hanks serves is closer to the East version (Houston). The owner lived in Texas and sourced his equipment specifically from Texas. Before you go in thinking you KNOW Texas BBQ because you lived there, be sure you actually know there are several styles from the state you came from. Now, the food. This was our first trip to Hanks on 42. The food is just as delicious as it is in Clintonville. In fact, we felt it was somehow better. Our food came out very fast. We also had no wait. Our waitresses (we had 2!), were very thorough and we were well taken care of. All of the meat was extremely tender and melt in your mouth worthy. Seasoned very well, you can eat it with one of their sauces but it's not a miss if you go without! The corn bread was delicious (though we suggest the loaded versions). The BarBquetery board (probably misspelled) gives you a bit of everything meat-wise to taste. We had enough left over for additional meals throughout the week. The Mac and cheese is our favorite side. Very creamy and delicious. The atmosphere at the US 42 site is relaxed. It looks very different than their other spot in Clintonville. It is also far more spacious, which helps with the noise. Honestly, that was the detractor for us at the Clintonville location, smaller and far too noisy. The bar area is beautiful, I wish I would have nabbed a photo. Very Texas themed. The US-42 location also has several TV's, games, and TouchTunes. It also offers an outdoor section that looks like it would be a great place to hang out when the weather warms up! We got there around 12 on a Sunday. We were immediately sat. However, by the time we left, a wait was growing. I'd say if you want to give this place a shot, arrive early on the weekend. Go, you won't regret it! read more

Hank’s Texas BBQ - BarBquetery Board (probably misspelled!), Mac and cheese, and cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

As a former Texan, I can tell you: this place can only be called Texas BBQ because they offer brisket and it's a predominantly salt and pepper rub. That's about all the similarity you're getting. I agree with the other 2 star review. The meat was unbelievably fatty, and while fat is flavor, this wasn't rendered. The mouth feel was mealy. My platter came with a too-tight brisket and two small ribs - but honestly I couldn't have eaten more than that anyway because of the unrendered ribbons of fat. Greens were basic. Beans were oddly stewed and not flavorful. Also an order of fried jalapeños were inedible -- way too spicy because they contained all the seeds and the batter was lumpy and flavorless. All in all, this Ohio standard fare. Mid at best. The wait staff was extremely nice though. read more

Fantastic food, ambiance and service. My wife & I both enjoyed it immensely and we will be back.

We were a party of 4. Service was really nice with a pleasant waitress. I love the change to this place from the Clydsdale Pub. However, I paid way too much for a small portion of my one meat plate of Brisket compared to Dickey's BBQ Pit. It had a lot of fat but was very tasty meat! read more

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We went out to scope this place out and can't wait to go back! We were able to sit at the bar for drinks on a busy Saturday and the smells from the kitchen were amazing! We saw lots of great food all around us and can't wait to try it! read more

Was hopeful but ...Ordered 2 meats with 2 sides... disappointed across the board. Pulled pork was mush swimming in grease and like warm. The brisket was dry and cold. The Mac and cheese was cold and dry... not creamy per the waiter. The corn bread was average. Sad output of product in our opinion. This was at the peak of dinner time on a Friday. City BBQ in Arlington is hands down outstanding across the board... hot, perfectly cooked product... no comparison. read more

We arrived at 3:55pm on Saturday evening and there was already a line stretched out of about 10 couples/families waiting at the door. We were let in promptly at 4:00 and seated quickly. My husband and I opted to sit at the bar. There were 3 bartenders/servers ready and willing to take our orders or just let us have some drinks and watch sports at their many TVs. We ordered the dip appetizer and I loved the guacamole while my husband loved the pimento dip. Dinner arrived and Wow the brisket is a hands down winner!! Melt in your mouth. Also if you like spicy, go for the jalapeño cheddar sausage. I will be going back just for this. As for sides, green beans-yes, potato salad-if you like mustard based, Mac and cheese-creamy and cheesy. The inside is beautiful and from what I saw the patio looked nice. More waiting area seating is much needed however. Arrive early or you will be waiting!! Excellent all around read more

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I have always enjoyed taking the family to Hanks Texas BBQ. The food is great, the atmosphere is solid, and it is a place I have recommended to others. Unfortunately, today's visit was a significant disappointment. While a young server was setting a plate down in front of my wife, the coleslaw that had an unusually large amount of juice splattered across her entire outfit. It was not a small drip. It was clearly noticeable and immediately frustrating. It was also clear he saw it happen because he set the plate down in front of her and saw it, the whole table did. I am also not sure why a side of coleslaw would be served as half vegetables and half a dish of juice. That is not how coleslaw is supposed to be served. Despite this, the server did not acknowledge the splatter and walked away without saying anything. When I informed another staff member, the response felt very indifferent. There was no apology, no sense of urgency, and no effort to address the situation beyond offering wipes. Another employee asked who the server was, but nothing happened after that. Which I am not sure what the point of asking was and typically a manager would walk over and check in. The lack of acknowledgment and basic customer care left us feeling dismissed. It affected our meal and our overall experience. We packed up early because it was clear the situation was not going to be addressed. We have had good visits in the past and this restaurant has potential, but today's experience makes it difficult to imagine dining in again. A simple apology and a bit of ownership would have made all the difference. read more

Hanks was very accommodating to our large group and made it easy to arrange ahead of time. They had everything set up and ready for our group when we got there. The food was great and a definite need in the area as there isn't really any good bbq nearby. It's close to Ostrander Powell Dublin and just in a great spot. The owners did a fantastic job remodeling this place and it looks awesome. Thank you for investing in the area, I hope hanks continues to be wildly successful!! read more

Hank’s Texas BBQ - Landscape dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

This was my second visit to Hank's. The first was shortly after they opened so I didn't comment on that visit as they need time to work through the usual problems any new business experiences. My visit on 12-19 was a disappointment. I had the 1 meat with 2 sides. I paid the extra $3 for the brisket, which was three strips of meat, mostly fat, that was way too salty. Each strip was maybe four inches long and 1 1/2" wide. Because of the excess fat, I counted how many bites of brisket I actually got once I removed the fat. It was seven. My sides were the baked beans with burnt ends and the Mac and cheese. Both were very good. Service was excellent. All in all, the sides and service pulled the experience up from one star to three. Will I give them another shot? Not sure yet. If the other meats are like the brisket, the answer is no. But I guess I won't know until I go back. read more

If you haven't been to Hanks you'd better get there! Food is great. I had the 1 meat platter w slaw and potato salad Portions are generous and delicious It was busy even on Weds so we ate at the bar. Very nice ambiance comfy chairs. Heather was very friendly and helpful Highly recommend this spot. We'll definitely be back! read more

We were seated and nobody even came and acknowledged us for over 10 minutes. We decided that was long enough and we let the hostess stand know and they didn't seem concerned. So we left. Very, very, very, very terrible service. read more

They did an amazing job remodeling this place and it is a very nice restaurant. My friends and I ate here on Saturday. The food was fine flavor wise but our meals came out not even warm. I wish our food would have been hot coming out of the kitchen, but flavor wise it was fine. read more

Smash burger is delicious. Also the beef brisket nachos and corn cakes with brisket. But don't order the ribs! Too much bone, basically no meat and it was very tough and undercooked. Too pricey for something not fit to eat! read more

The brisket was honestly not that juicy and the crust was all the way burnt.The people there were honestly pretty nice.Pretty loud but also quiet. read more

I had the 2 meat 2 side BBQ, brisket and chicken thigh , Cole slaw , baked beans. probably the worst meal I've had in years . the very small thigh was over smoked and over cooked, slaw was soupy , beans were lousy . I had a tonic and lime, received soda. City BBQ is far superior, with big pieces of chicken with great sides , for less money. I paid like $70 for a burger, and the 2 pc , 2 sides. I won't go there again ! read more

Great food, sauces just ok. Brisket fantastic. Pork was swimming in grease. Service exceptional but loud. Ambiance was great with one exception......flys were everywhere at the bar. read more

Such an inviting environment and the food is fantastic. Got the loaded corn cakes and let me just say, just get it, it is so good!

Our wait wasn't too long even though it was super busy. Our food was delivered fast and hot! Everything tasted great! The brisket was a little fatty. The parking is a little nuts but only bc so many people are excited to try it. I would suggest maybe offering straws with paper covers instead of having the waitresses handing them to you and touching them. It's definitely LOUD in there so if you're looking for a quiet atmosphere this will not be your place. If you love a good BBQ joint then I highly recommend giving this place a try :) read more

Ribs were crusty. Green beans are not cooked. Not really Texas style at all. Servers were great.

I had a great experience at Hanks, will be back. The Brisket was excellent and the smoke turkey was amazing. Well done.

What a fantastic place to eat!! Very good food along with fast service. Your food arrives so fast you won't believe it!!

Very disappointed in the two meats I. I ordered brisket and ribs. Both were overcooked, dry. The bark on both of them which was basically black pepper was literally hard as a rock. I had to use a knife to cut through them. As a displaced souther I can say I've eaten barbecue, with my hands, from Texas all the way through the Carolinas and southern Virginia. Very disappointed in the meat here. The only saving grace for me, and why I gave it three stars and not less, we're both the beans and the greens. While both were a different take on those items that you find in the south, they were quite good. We were a party of six and no one really found the meal that good. One ladies french fries were cold, not warm, but stone cold. Will my wife and I be going back, I doubt it. read more

Service was slow, bar was out of several beer options , manager didn't offer any help to an overwhelmed bartender, food came out quick but was average Maybe they're still working out the bugs of newly opening??? read more