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    Hank's Seafood Restaurant

    4.2 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fried seafood platter
    Christy S.

    4.5 stars for this elegant and spacious restaurant is in the heart of historic Charleston. It offers attentive service and fresh seafood. We started with the shrimp cocktail and crab cakes. My husband and I shared the fried seafood platter for our entree, and it had grouper, flounder, and shrimp. Everything was really good, including the hushpuppies and fries. The desserts are small, so our table ordered three different ones- key lime pie, chocolate peanut parfait, and cheesecake. By far the best one was the chocolate peanut parfait. The dress code here says business casual, but you will see people dressed all sorts of ways. The restaurant and staff present as elegant, so I think most people would feel comfortable if they stuck with business casual attire.

    Desserts
    Marty S.

    This is a top 10 Charleston, SC elegant seafood dining experience (and at a surprisingly reasonable price). This restaurant resides in a historical building which at one time was also a famous discotech in the '70's where you went to "see and be seen"........ Expect to spend at least $125 per couple all-in but sans drinks, apps or a dessert. Our hostess and waitress treated us like prince and princess immediately upon arrival and the service was impeccable throughout. Be aware: Your chosen entree's allow for side substitutions - one must try the fried mashed potatoes - see pic (in lieu of french fries). My shrimp, scallops and grouper was prepared broiled and perfect in temperature, texture and flavor/seasonings.

    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.

    Shrimp and Grits
    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.

    Highly recommend perfectly seared scallops and creamy grits with corn and bacon sauce

    Fun place. All types of seating available: bar, booths and communal tables. We sat at the table and met some people from Tennessee. My son and I shared the she crab soup which was good but I was expecting more based on reviews. The Caesar salad was good. It has a nice amount of tasty fried shrimp on top. The best dish we had was the scallops and grits!! Perfectly seared and the flavor was delicately sweet. I'm not too much into grits but these were so creamy and the sauce was excellent! I think it was creamed corn based with bacon!!! Yum

    Seafood platter
    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!

    Mojito (L) and Old Fashioned (R)
    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.

    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.

    Seafood Tower
    Anna K.

    10/10 experience! The food was amazing and I highly recommend the crab cakes as an appetizer. The seafood tower was filled with lots of shrimp, oysters, mussels, and ceviche with 4 dipping sauces on the side.

    Strawberry Social
    Carrie S.

    Went here on Wednesday evening, we didn't have a reservation but luckily we got a table right away. The lighting in the restaurant was set perfectly. Decorated with historical maps near ceiling. Our waitress was friendly. Our food was superb. We had oyster casino and crab cakes for appetizers. I had the flounder and my friend had fried shrimp. For a drink I had a strawberry social which was quite amazing.

    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.

    Luke G.

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

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    Best seafood! Love it. Our server is really nice. Definitely will go back again. Thanks

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    Went there for our anniversary in June. Nice decor, great service, and good food. Exactly what we were looking for, but crowded.

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    Great service without hovering, food was scrumpdelicious, and the ambiance was casual, chill, energy vibes without being obnoxious.

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    My wife and I went here our first night in Charleston. The service was excellent as was the food. A great start to our visit to Charleston

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    Ask the Community - Hank's Seafood Restaurant

    Do they have valet parking?

    No they do not have Valet parking

    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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