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Hank's Seafood Restaurant

10 Hayne St, Charleston, SC 29401-3106 (Downtown)
843-723-3474
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Ranked #43 of 593 restaurants in Charleston
Price range: ₹1,446 - ₹1,735
Cuisines: Seafood
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Good for: Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: 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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Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

After so many years in business, it is natural that Hank's can slip on occasions...but in general, it is a reliable and well-run restaurant. The interior is beautiful and airy, which makes up for the fact that it is almost always crowded and loud. The food is typically consistent. I particularly like the oyster selection, and the tuna, which is... More

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See 2 more reviews by Tracy M for Charleston
Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and service at Hank's. The waiters were attentive and the dishes were delicious.

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See 6 more reviews by WildthymeAZ for Charleston
Concord, NC
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Let me say that this is not the old Hanks. I got the grouper and it was not what it used to be. I had waited a year to come back and enjoy and it was less then average in fact it was awful. My wife had the broiled seafood and it was great. Service is great. Get a reservation.... More

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hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
16 June 2013

We appreciate your taking the time to let us know how we can improve. We changed the Roast Grouper dish about a year ago, and we have had very positive feedback. We are sorry that you did not enjoy the sauce with the grouper. We would have been happy to quickly bring you a different dish, so please let us... More

Leawood, Kansas
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

If you're looking for seafood, you can't go wrong here. We had the broiled seafood platter so we could try a little bit of everything, and it was awesome. It was obvious that Hank's has a great reputation, as it was packed on a Tuesday night and the tables were filled as fast as they were vacated. Get your reservations... More

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See 7 more reviews by Pianolady609 for Charleston
hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoy visiting Hank's. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything, and we invite you to come and see us any time. We look forward to serving you again soon. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

I've been to Charleston three times over the course of last couple of years. First time, not knowing where to go to eat, i picked the restaurants with best reviews. Next to visits to town, I have already made plans to go strictly to Hank's. The food is one of the best I ever had in my lijfe. The Bisque... More

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hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
16 June 2013

The Team at Hank's is honored to serve you every time you visit Charleston. Thank you so much for your continued support. We always look forward to seeing you, and we can't wait to serve you again very soon. More

Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

I'll come right out with it: I love going to Hank's. I've been about a dozen or so times over the past years and myself and my friends and family that come along with me have sampled most of the menu - which does not seem to change too much, but that's fine with all of us. Last time I... More

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hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
16 June 2013

We sincerely thank you for your glowing review of Hank's. The team is honored that you find our restaurant to be great in so many ways. We work hard every day to ensure that the food and service are always improving, and we are delighted that you enjoy visiting us so much. Please let us know if there is anything... More

Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

The food is fantastic. The owners are always out walking the tables of the restaurant with a smile, thanking people for coming. There is an extremely long wait, get there early!

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See 4 more reviews by darlsosu for Charleston
hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Thank you very much! We are honored that you chose to dine with us, and we thank you for your kind words. If you ever return to Charleston, please let us know. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

the wait was a little long for an off-hour, but fitting for a very good restaurant. There's no place to wait though. The wait was worth it. Food was great. Would pass on their "specialty" banana pie for dessert though, everything else was very good and the waiter was very attentive and personable.

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See 2 more reviews by SCroteau for Charleston
hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed your meal at Hank's. We are delighted that you decided to join us for dinner. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in the future. More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

My husband and I took a break from the heat and stopped here for lunch. It was a great spot! The lunch was really good (salmon and a crab cake). Reasonable prices for great quality food. The service was great -- very friendly staff and cool décor.

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See 6 more reviews by Dddubuc for Charleston
hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
16 June 2013

We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us. While we are a dinner-only restaurant, we appreciate your review. Thank you for dining with us! More

Indianapolis, IN
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21 restaurant reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Fun restaurant with a beautiful atmosphere. The food is terrific. Best prepared fish I've ever had. The service was very good - attentive but not bugging you every 2 minutes. Hank's was recommended to our board of directors, and we were not disappointed.

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See 3 more reviews by PartyOnIndy for Charleston
hanksseafood, General Manager at Hank's Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Thank you! We are so happy to hear that we lived up to the recommendation you were given. We truly enjoyed serving you, and please let us know when you return to Charleston. More

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