Holy crap this place is delicious Wow! I guess I'll be back for more because I'm absolutely in love! The humans inside were so welcoming and I ordered the thing I craved which was a serious burger after getting tattooed all day by @annmarietattoo I was amazed from when I first laid eyes on "the biggest cheese skirt" on that cute plate and took a bite of a mouth watering sensational absolute work of art. Took half back to hotel to eat later when I wake up from a much needed nap Just had to share this WOW kind of place because I'll be wowing all the way back home. Super duper recommend stopping by to give your taste buds what they are missing! read more

Hanks A Restaurant - Happy happy customer - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

See all

The food here is amazing and affordably priced. The salmon was some of the best I've ever had. Will definitely return next time we're in Victoria. read more

I unfortunately only enjoyed 1 of the several dishes that we tried (but the portion was super small and not worth the price). Most items were burnt, too salty, or both. The burger's flavor was flat (all I could taste was the dry beef and overwhelming burnt cheese). The chorizo tostada was more like potato tostada with a sprinkle of majorly salty chorizo. There were no good veg/salad options to balance out any of the heaviness. Each dish came out quite sporadically... I could ramble on. Our service was fairly awkward throughout the night. I was lastly shocked at how many people they turned away at the door simply because they had not made a reservation, even though half of the restaurant remained empty the whole time we were there (presumably reserved spots that simply no-showed). Even with all the other good reviews, I really doubt I would give this place another try even if someone else paid for the meal. read more

See all

TLDR: Hilariously bad. Service was poor and the food was even worse. Was served a hockey puck for a burger and ribs drier than jerky. Food: middling flavors with disastrous execution. Service: inattentive and unapologetic. Vibe: tries to be both industrial and rocker, ends up as neither. The ambiance was, like the food and service, lacking. Review: This was, without doubt, the WORST dining experience I have ever had. That is not hyperbole. I am not exaggerating for effect. Everything, from the service to the food, was so genuinely awful that I'm laughing just thinking about it. Things got off to a rocky start the moment we stepped inside. We had a reservation for the countertop so we could see the chef at work, but the restaurant was clearly not on the same page. All of the counter spots were already taken, and the server had erroneously thought we had a booking for a regular table. When I showed him our reservation, which read "kitchen counter", he offered no apology. So we stuck it out in the dining room. Fine, not the end of the world, I thought. We ordered their tasting menu for one, as well as their dry-aged burger, the latter which came highly recommended. Somehow, it was not until after we ordered that we found out that what was featured on the tasting menu for one was different than if it was ordered for two people. I guess explaining that to guests was too much to ask. We should have taken the hint that this was an unserious establishment, but decided to give the food a chance to speak for itself. The first two courses, the carrots and cucumbers, weren't bad. But neither were they very good. The choice of ingredients were more interesting than they were harmonious. The lamb moussaka that followed was flavorful, but was so utterly drowned in salt that my wife could not eat it. Rather than send back what was a rather small portion, I ate the rest, hoping the next dish would offer redemption. Nope. The BBQ chicken was an equal miss. Again, the flavor was fine, but the meat itself was overcooked and dry. My wife would later say the best bite she had at this place was the coleslaw on the side. Wow. Next were the ribs, served with a basal and berry salad. I wish I could have infused all of the moisture from those berries into the ribs, because just like the chicken, this thing was dry and barren to the bone. And then came the burger. Oh my god, the burger. This was the most horrifyingly dry burger I have ever had the displeasure of sinking my teeth into. Not just in a restaurant, but anywhere... ever! The most novice dad at any backyard cookout could make less lifeless patties than this. Even the water-boiled burgers from the elementary school cafeteria were A5 wagyu compared to this bite of the Sahara I had to choke down. How on earth could anybody, let alone a professional chef, let this mummified carcass of a once proud bovine leave the kitchen? Dry aged beef? No, this was just DRY. When I told the waiter this "thing" was inedible, I asked him to take it back and said "thank you" out of politeness. He responded with a simple "you're welcome" and walked away. Again, no apology for serving up a leather sole and trying to pass it off as meat. No condolences for my palate having to suffer its texture. Just... "you're welcome." The final dish would have been dessert, but at that point, we had enough. We paid the bill and left before any more culinary torture could be inflicted. An extremely disappointing (to put it lightly) end to what was otherwise a great time in Victoria. read more

See all

We ordered the "Chef's Best" option, which lets them pick which dishes you'll get, and it was spectacular. All told, it turned out to be 7 courses, the portions were very generous, and they might just be serving the most inventive food in Victoria. The flavors and plating were flawless, everything was so good that I forgot to take any pics! read more

Great service, cool vibe and creative menu. We did the best things tasting menu and tried a variety of the dishes because we could not decide. read more

See all

Hanks provided a phenomenal dining experience. High quality food that was beautifully plated. Fantastic service, and great ambiance to top it off. read more

I've only been here the one time, but man oh man will I be back! This small, intimate restaurant is perfect for those looking for something romantic, local and very charming. There is only about 15 seats in the entire restaurant and I don't believe they take reservations. It's more of a: if they have room- you better take advantage of it. I wish I was able to go into more depth as to what these guys do- but pretty much everything they do is made in house from scratch. They have a small team but a knowledgeable one. Hank's is a great place to go if you appreciate the art of cuisine. Ask questions because everyone there is super friendly and wants to teach the community about what it is they do. Check it out if you're walking by and you see room! It's worth it. read more

Hanks A Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

If I was a chef/cook, I'd eat here. And if not, I'd still pretend. Dynamite flavor, ample servings and attentive professional service. Plus a bomb 90's/early oughts hip hop soundtrack? Pasta was al dente, beats were banging, and a good time was had by all. read more

Fun - lots of character and an amazing effort. Staff really cares and tries... A small sit at the bar "it's about the food" place. This place is on the edge of being 5 stars,not quite there yet, but easily could be ... the base of each dish great but then lacked that final complex searching for changing /balanced flavor complexity. That said the 150 day aged beef with beet reduction was terrific by any standard as was the home made ham. The dark truffle dishes relied too much on the truffles. The pasta very good but was missing that last aromatic, herb or cumin finish ...wine list interesting but could be a bit more sophisticated. Also the tightly measured pour is a bit clinical and counter to the warmth and vibe of the place. I am being tough because they really could totally nail it with that last push... read more

See all

Very small restaurant, lovely staff Burger was salty, cold bun Cauliflower excellent read more

Just amazing. Everyone here is super nice, always happy to strike a nice conversation, give you recommendations and the story behind each dish. It's clear that they are passionate about food and are excited about their menu, which is always changing and featuring amazing local handpicked ingredients. Don't be afraid of their heavier dishes, they are worth it! read more

Fancy fancy place... Every meals was so original and amazing !! I heard they change the menu once a month or something so I hope I can go back again. But it's a bit pricey so maybe on some special day :) This place is pretty small so maybe it's hard for a big group to come in when it gets busy. We saw a lot of people who tried to get a table but were told the waiting time and left. Also the staff were good. Our server was friendly and another looked drunk ... I mean he looked happy. :) I'm looking forward to going back :):) read more

See all

By far my favourite restaurant in Victoria. Never the same menu, never a less-than-spectacular meal. This is my happy place. read more

See all

Beautiful place, good food, always busy. The cheese, the burger, the pasta, all beautiful, thanks!!. I will back. read more

Hanks A Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

This. Place. Are you deciding where to go for dinner? You should go to Hanks. What are you up to tomorrow? One word: Hank's. We showed up late-ish on a Sunday night. It was easy to settle on a first main from the chalkboard menu--pork belly with sour orange--but we needed some advice for our second choice. Clark was happy to help, telling us what was the most special (anything pork, because they raised the pigs themselves on fruit and berries and happiness) and what was the most exciting (the cured meat plate, because homemade head cheese and pork marmalade). When we said we liked beer, we got a sour, a barley wine, and a crazy pumpkin pear situation from a great local brewery. It was spectacular. The cured meat plate was the best I've ever had, and I was raised in a Swiss household where we learned to pair meats and cheeses before we learned to read. There's more: Andrew, one of the chefs, added pork skins with apple sauce and foraged wild leek pesto. Yes, it was as good as it sounds. Wow. And then there was the pork belly. So crispy, so caramelized - my bf had to stop me before I ate the whole thing. (Oops sharing is hard.) The food is amazing, and I love the connection to the land --with local beers, hand raised pigs, and foraged veggies -- but the real gem is the guys who run this place. They're kind, goofy, creative. They're doing something amazing in their tiny little kitchen, and I'm so so glad I got to experience it. Thanks guys!!! read more

Hanks A Restaurant - Tasty beers from moon under water - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

When this was Hanks Untraditional BBQ I gave them 5 stars. They changed my perception of BBQ and I went home to change my own BBQ recipes. I can't say any one establishment had that much of an impact on my own creations. It was a small place with a small menu and everything we tried was exceptional. The last time I went by in February they were closed for remodeling (according to the guy at Blenz on the corner). We waited and returned to Hank's A restaurant excited but also a little scared. I'd seen an article in the local free rag about how they were going to cook whatever floated their boat at the time. I also followed their Twitter feed and saw how much they wandered around between cuisines. A bit apprehensive we wandered into Hank's again. The environment has changed a bit. As what they cook has broadened it seems they needed more kitchen so what would have been half of the bar/counter space is not blocked off making a very small restaurant tiny holding maybe 25 people max. Worse is how you feel in Hank's. There are very dim bulbs hanging from the ceiling and the walls are painted black. Trendy or depressing? Our group of 4 unequivocally agreed to the latter. We sat in the booth that used to be the hallway to the back door. We were surrounded by black painted wood on three sides and a dim bulb that barely lit up the area enough to see. We looked longingly at the 4 top tables near the streetside window and sunlight. That is probably the only decent place to sit in the entire restaurant and there's only two of them. Adding to the low light problem was a menu that's been hand written by someone who could have been a doctor. We had to ask the server several times to read it for us. If you're going to have cutesy handwritten menus have someone write them that has legible handwriting. Both of our servers recommended the pork chop with gnocchi so we got that and a grilled cheese. The pork chop was exactly how you'd expect it - a bit tough and boring. Years ago when I worked in a restaurant we had a saying for some foods - inferior. There were some things that just aren't aimed for greatness so you just avoid them. No matter how talented you are they're not going to be great - spaghetti and meatballs comes to mind. Pork chops fit into that category. You can braise them, marinate them, cover them with sauce but they all still taste the same. The gnocchi however were excellent. They were small, had the right chew to them and were seared lightly. The sauce with them was largely a basil heavy marinara and was lovely. The grilled cheese is not what you think it is. It's a fairly tough rustic baguette cut open and grilled with some nice cheese inside it and a roasted chili pepper puree. Too tough for my mother to eat so she ate the tomatoes and lettuce that came with it and I ate her grilled cheese. I took one bite of the grilled cheese and thought Ooh! that pepper puree is nice. Then I took another bite and it started tasting a bit strong. By the time I got done I was so over the pure that I was scraping it off. Some things get old fast. As an hors d'oeuvre this would probably work but as a main plate it gets old. So where does this leave Hanks? Lots of swinging at the ball and a few hits. Like a lot of restaurants that rotate their menus and try different things they don't have the time to perfect anything. The two guys running Hank's are clearly talented and they're willing to try new things but nothing we had was really great. There was always something that dragged the experience form a hell yeah to a shoulder shrug. You can have a truly great simple dish like a smoked duck leg with a fresh lemon and rosemary potato salad that makes you exclaim or you can have a complex dish that tries to check a lot of boxes and a week later you can't remember. Hank's Untraditional BBQ was the former, Hank's A Restaurant is the latter. Sorry Hank's. If it's on the plate and I have to convince myself to eat it then it shouldn't be there. At Hank's Untraditional BBQ I didn't think, I just tasted until I ran out of food. read more

This place is fantastic!! My friend and I happened upon this place as soon as we arrived in Victoria. We were a little hungry but definitely not famished. We were looking for a quick bite to eat to hold us over. And luckily for us we found Hanks. It's a small restaurant that has a lot of character. The owners are really nice and welcoming. They helped us decide what to order. The food is scrumptious! The pork belly appetizer is to die for! The hoisin sauce pickled onions and cilantro made for a wonderful combination. Seriously, I could have eaten five servings of that dish. We had the pulled beef sandwich which was super moist and topped with a generous serving beef. If I lived in Victoria I would be frequenting Hanks all the time! read more

See all

The yelp description of "barbecue, sandwiches" really undersold this gem. It's not just barbecue and sandwiches. They also had really unique, inventive dishes on a weekly changing menu. We tried beef tartare, beef crudo, game hen, pork tongue mole taco, steak and mushroom risotto with bleu cheese and the pork ragout. For dessert, we tried the strawberry tomatillo pie and the mole ice cream. As you can see, it was definitely not just "barbecue, sandwiches". All of the food was delicious. My favorites were the pork tongue taco and risotto. Most of the seating in the small restaurant was at the bar. We were a table of 5, so we were seated in one of the two booths behind the bar. It felt like either the restaurant was understaffed or we were in a part of the restaurant that the server couldn't really see or get to easily, so at times it felt difficult to get some help when we needed it. Regardless, our server was super passionate about the food, excited about the restaurant concept and very genuine and friendly! We had a great dinner here and will for sure come back the next time we visit Victoria! read more

Hanks A Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

See all

Looking for delicious food in a quaint and hip environment? Look no further. Looking for a place to seat a large group? Go elsewhere, as there are only 18 seats in the restaurant and most of them are at the bar. The upside to this is that you'll get high attention to detail and top quality service when you are a smaller group, which really adds to the awesomeness of this place. The menu changes pretty much daily, but either way you're in for something rich and delicious. We were lucky enough to have the Lamb T-bone on risotto and a Duck ragu pasta which were both phenomenal. We also had the avian and bovine "nacho chip" to start which are small but flavorful bites of deliciousness, a great way to set the pace for your palate. Beer selection had a couple of island breweries but also some mainland imports which I thought was nice to see since I had already pretty much drank everything from the island by this point after multiple brewery visits during the vacation. Overall, it's easy to understand why this place gets such good hype, here's hoping they continue to do what they do and Victoria continues to love it up! read more

What's funny is that Hanks is really a bar, with a few tables flanking it in a dark room barely larger than a shoebox. But the food is inventive, delicious, always changing. The beer on tap is cold and tasty. And I'd love to try one of their cocktails sometime. They have big plates; They have small plates, and they have plates sized inbetween. The plates are very shareable. It's not a place for vegetarians or picky eaters. Come with an open mind and enjoy the plethora of flavours on your plate. Hanks is like a religion for the friend who took me here. He stated that eating at a restaurant other than Hanks is like cheating on Hanks...he's that devoted. Hanks will be expanding into a location just across the courtyard from their current location. read more

This is a small venue, three tables with 8 bar seats. When we checked on, the wait was 20-45 minutes. It was cold and windy but so worth the wait!! I had gnocchi with morel mushrooms. It was delicious! We also Had a pork chop, really good. The menu changes all the time, but I can't imagine anything they make not tasting good! read more

My experience with Hanks has been both great and terrible so take ur chances i guess, first time was good, second not so good, server literally disappeared after taking drink order which we never got, food took forever and we only got it cuz we stood up to leave, and it was sub par as most things that are rushed tend to be, being a Chef myself i understand that issues happen, short staffed, crunch at service time etc and we didnt complain, even offered our help in the kitchen in a tongue in cheek manner. Poor guy who actually served us was obviously not a server but he did his best. Regardless i wont go back, i prefer more than a 50/50 chance on the whole quality, service and ambiance. read more

Eating here as I write this review. This is a studio filled with food artists pushing the boundaries...San Sebastián in Victoria...get out of town. Three of us and we are having the tasting menu...un believable!!!! This place has amazing reviews for a reason. This is a must for anyone looking for food utopia!!! It's here in Victoria. Love it can't wait to come back and I haven't left yet!!!!! Ok we r still here eating and I don't want to leave...this has been a sublime dining experience!!!! Well done guys!!!! Finally left the restaurant and I mustn't forget to mention how great the service was. The value received far exceeded the price paid. This is an unpretentious welcoming place to eat! read more

What a wonderful find. Very cute and intimate location. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want to try something so delectable. Every mouthful was fantastic! read more

Hanks A Restaurant - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

AMAZING food! Their Instagram account is updated regularly, so you can take a look at what they are serving that evening, which is super helpful. Also, these guys have a great sense of humour. Their cocktail list is a riot. Go there if you want inventive food and don't take yourself too seriously. read more

This place is probably a lot of fun for the staff and owners. Not so much for people who pay to eat there. It's incredibly pretentious in a slacker-chic way: the space is cramped and the staff are drinking on the job, and if you don't think that equates to a really great place to spend an evening then it's obviously because you're not cool enough to be there. Sort of an Emperor's New Clothes situation, where everyone is pretending that it's great to be six feet from the kitchen and all its resultant odours. It took a little while to realize it, but what actually happened when we went to Hank's is that we sat in an uncomfortable little space and ate food that was a selection of expensive ingredients cooked poorly. It was the beans that really set off the lightbulb. A squid dish came with beans, and they were so undercooked as to be inedible. Undercooking beans is not some kind of gastronomical flourish; it will give you food poisoning. When I ate the undercooked beans, I realized that no, it wasn't just me failing to grasp the culinary wunderkind genius: my cocktail was undrinkably sour, the previous dish had been greasy and burnt, and the organic grass-fed local artisanal blah blah had been overcooked. Of course the dish that might have poisoned us wasn't taken off the bill, because that's the sort of thing that happens at normie restaurants, where the menu has chicken fingers on it and the server asks you, "How are the first couple bites tasting?" and you can hear each other talk. read more

We had the tasting menu and everything was excellent, wine was very good also. Service was also very good. My only complaint was that although I love peppers, they were in every dish, and the peppers were definitely strongly flavored ones- some very spicy. After asking for bread to pair with all of the peppers, it brought these dishes to a new level. All in all, it was lovely. read more

One of the best restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of eating in, without the attitude or arrogance that often goes along with this quality of food. Probably not the place to take a vegetarian, but it's good, good food. You might be shocked at the prices of some of the menu items, like $29 for a pork chop, but once that pork chop is in front of you and you've taken a bite you'll think it's the deal of the century. You don't walk out of Hanks hungry. read more

TL; DR: A hell of a good time with good food, not for wussies. If you: 1) are not feeling adventurous; 2) are a picky eater; 3) hate loud, good music including a lot of Pearl Jam and Queen; 4) are vegan or on some dumb diet, or any combination thereof, this is not the place for you. But if you love food and the different ways it can be prepared, if you are open open-minded and into trying new things, and if you like good booze and laid-back people, this is a great place to be. The guys who own and run and cook there seem to be having the time of their lives, (albeit while working very hard). I love the creativity. I love their obvious passion for really high quality, really fresh ingredients. We have two little kids and don't get out for dates as often as we like, but Hank's is the place which was most often these days. It has become a favourite very quickly. I especially like in summer when they get creative with the cocktails too. The atmosphere is probably not for everybody. It's pretty small, and pretty dark, and occasionally gets smoky. They play whatever music they feel like, usually rock and roll, often Pearl Jam, pretty loudly. That makes me happy, but I do recognize it's probably not for everybody. Fortunately, there are lots of other places to go, and if you don't go here there will be a table empty for me. read more

6 stars.. delicious and amazing. Anything pork based is wicked. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat. read more

Hanks A Restaurant - Pork jowl and cheek burger with fries. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

As Texans on holiday in Victoria, when my husband suggested we get BBQ, I was doubtful. Kinda like getting Mexican food in Wisconsin. And then we walked in to the teeny tiny place that is painted all in black and decorated with Pearl Jam posters and my interest was piqued. The menu is creative and hilarious, as is the specials board (this particular night featured Dinosaur for $30). The drinks selection is extensive and local, and our drinks were delicious. We ordered the cheeseburger, duck pizza, and pork ribs. The cheeseburger buns are made in house (with maximum gluten!) and the meat was...well, perfectly meaty...and had that perfect char on it, like your Uncle Steve was manning the grill. I don't know what's in their special burger sauce, but I do know that my 2yo enjoyed licking the sauce off the bun while his sister was away at the bathroom. The duck pizza was a surprise - it has Indian-like flavors and is very spicy. The crust is obviously made in-house and perfectly thin and crunchy. Now the ribs. You have to know that my husband is an avid smoker of meats and I think his ribs are just about the best thing on the planet. And I don't say that in a I-love-them-because-I-love-him sort of way but in a they-are-damn-good sort of way. The ribs came slathered in a green pesto-type mixture that I think had arugula and mint in it, but instead of being distracting from the dish, it turned out to be a welcome addition. The ribs were gloriously seasoned (Maple? Bacon? Maple bacon?) and perfectly cooked. The sides were also well-chosen - buttery gnocchi and a light caprese salad. My favorite part of any meal is when every flavor on the plate marries each other well. That was this plate. I wish we would've had room for dessert because if they were nailing the mains, then surely the desserts would be on point, but, sadly, our children got squirrelly and we were so full we couldn't indulge. Seriously, eat here. We've been traveling for the last couple weeks in BC and while all the food has been excellent, this place wins the holiday. read more

See all

Best bbq in Victoria, hands down. Unpretentious, delicious and truly amazing food. So far beyond just bbq - my meal was a wonderful mix of sweet, savory, and acidic delight. These guys know more than just a smoker - they construct wonderful plates that cover the entire taste spectrum. $3 cans of craft beer, or $10 bombers? If Hank was single, I might have to marry him. Pig is good, but Hank's is amazing. Go. Go often. Rejoice. read more

In my last review I said I was amazed by the meat, but couldnt give it 5/5 until they improved the sides. I went back, and they did. in fact, they not only improved the sides, but NAILED a perfect companion to the amazing hunk of meat I was served. Allow me to elaborate. I didnt want to cook, but I knew I wanted BBQ. So, it was off to my second encounter with Hanks. Having tried "safe" BBQ there (beef brisket) on my first visit, I decided to push the limits and try something truly worthy of the retaurant's own title, "untraditional". I ordered what they called a "giant", 4-day beef shortrib, as well as an order of duck wings. the server asked if I had had duck wings before (I had not) and told me what to expect: "not like chicken wings" and "less meaty". I wont lie, that kind of disuaded me, but I went with it anyway. Best. Choice. Ever. The duck was as described: not very meaty. But the chefs infused it with such a delicious, full flavour that I literally gobbled it up and licked my fingers. I will be getting this again. The "giant" short rib was bloody huge. It fed two people. See the pics for size comparison. Besides the size, the four-day cook made I soft as butter, juicy, and a real treat to eat. It came with a cilantro-kiwi dressing that sounded super weird to me, but tasted amazing. I now want to put cilantro and kiwi on everything. The most surprising part was the bed of rice and beans. From my last experience I didn't expect to like anything beyond the meat, but this rice and beans was easily the tastiest rice and beans I've ever eaten. All said and done, I'm officially a huge fan of this place. Bill for two people totaled $40 with tip (didn't purchase any alcohol). We left full, thrilled about the food, and happy that it didn't cost us am arm and a leg. Check this place out. read more

See all

After getting sent by Google maps to the other side of town, we persevered and damn am I glad we did. This Is Not Typical Texas bbq or actually like anything you may have ever tasted. The flavors are subtle and distinguished,. There's real artistry at work here. I'll start with what we really liked. The owners are super friendly and know food. I was torn between the cured ham and the pulled pork and was told the pork would warm me more, it being just under freezing today, so I ordered the pork with a biscuit and a side of mac n cheese. My son got the pork belly plate with braised cabbage, cornbread, grits, pinto beans, and mac n cheese. We had a blue sky cola (yay, real sugar), and a good hard apple cider to go with. pros: pork that was perfectly cooked. unique caramelized onion apple sauce, instead of the usual bbq, with just the right acidity that had me scraping my plate pork belly that melted off the fork with a light tangy bbq sauce spicy pinto beans tips: I like a gooey, creamy mac n cheese. by all means, bake it, but add a decent bechamel sauce, and you will up the game. the biscuit is good, but missing just a tad wee bit more butter in the dough. it was just too dry for that pork. grits, blech. not yours just all grits. give me a good mash any day, or maybe a latke! the cabbage was again perfectly cooked, just missing a lille more bite. maybe add chopped nuts or raisins? Main lesson to everyone is go here. it's an amazing experience and we will be back! read more

I've eaten here twice this week and I have to say that it is the best BBQ in Victoria. They use high quality ingredients, cook them with skill and care, and provide amazing value for money. I had a glitch with my order the first time I ate there which the owner addressed immediately and very much to my satisfaction. I have had BBQ in various places around the US, and I would put Hanks up there against the best of them. The owner very obviously cares about doing an exceptional job, which really comes through. The other staff need some tuning, but I am thinking that will come with time. This is why despite calling it the best BBQ in Victoria I am giving it 4 stars. I am confident that as I continue to eat here and watch it grow into its own, that my rating will also improve. I wouldn't usually say this about a restaurant, but the care and attention that I have seen from the owner is what makes me so sure of this. If you're looking for high quality meat cooked with care and respect, this is the place to go! read more

Reluctant to review because I would like to be able to get a seat anytime I want. Become a regular lunch spot and there is always something new to try. Love the sandwiches in particular the lamb loaf. They could go easier on the mayo all round. The chill is great the beans are terrific. Have had elk and bison - and even these leaner meats are moist and lovely. They do really good greens as well - not a throwaway side. read more

I had the pork belly sandwich. It's a pork filet that slides off the bun. You'll probably eat it with a fork and knife, but you'll get over it. The sauce on the first bite makes you dig in faster than you had planned. You'll pick up your sandwich and try to fit it in your mouth, but that won't work, like I said, you'll get over it. The bread is for soaking up the sauce and vegetables on your plate. It's untraditional, but you'll love it. My buddy had the pulled beef shoulder sandwich and he says, "It was number 1." Small place, the smell will bring you inside. Stick it out, it will be worth it. read more

We only had 2 nights in Victoria and both nights we ate here. The menu is so creative and everything we ordered was delicious. From homemade corn dog with Mac/cheese to 16 hour cooked brisquet. Their menu changes daily. The owner was friendly and gave us local suggestions on things to do in town. The dessert menu is equally yummy as the main entree. 2 thumbs up! read more

Hanks A Restaurant - Yummy homemade corn dog and Mac/cheese - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

See all

You just can't go wrong with this place. All the food is just amazing. I wishing I could come every day. It's a little slice of heaven with amazing staff, food and drinks. The wife and I were just saying that we wasted our time going to the other 20 or so places we tried in our week in Victoria. We should have just come to Hank's every day. If you are in Victoria, you MUST come here get food and a drink! read more