Great food and a charming ambiance can only equal an extraordinary dining experience! Hank’s Seafood Restaurant is located in a turn-of-the-century warehouse overlooking the Charleston City Market.
Hank’s Seafood has been beautifully renovated to an ambiance that reflects Charleston’s port history and family roots…
Bustling eatery & bar serving up seafood, including raw-bar items, in a grand, classic setting.
Laura G
We made a reservation to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We arrived early and headed to the bar for a drink. Our service with Mariah was so good we by passed our table and stayed at the bar for our dinner. The food we delicious and the service by Mariah was superb! We visited on a busy time on Saturday evening, so the restaurant was hopping and busy. 12 out of 10 for the service, food and experience. We stopped by to share our experience with the manager on our way out as well!
… moreSlim Larson
We were very happy to start our Charleston week at a fantastic restaurant. Everything with Hank’s was top notch. The server was very knowledgeable about drinks and the menu, providing us with some great recommendations for the evening. I had the evening’s special, trigger fish. Well done. My first time having trigger fish and was not disappointed. It was so good I forgot what my wife had. Check them out and decide for yourself.
… moreJeannie Noble
Hank’s Seafood Restaurant is a somewhat upscale seafood restaurant (white table cloths, waiters in white jackets, etc.) The menu offers a wide range of seafood dishes and a few land lover’s dishes. Additionally, Hank’s offers a number of gluten-free options. The Seafood ala Wando was made gluten free. It was so delicious that my friend waited to ask the waiter if it was truly gluten-fee before continuing to savor every bite. (They have a separate menu for gluten-free offerings.) There are dishes from the raw bar, including a seafood tower. There service is impeccable. I had the bouillabaisse, which was loaded with a variety of seafoods. The tomato and leek broth was delicious. The fried green tomatoes are the best I have had anywhere and the roumalade is slightly spicy, the perfect pairing. The she crab soup is rich and creamy. The collards are flavorful. I wish we had time on our Charleston trip to eat at Hank’s again.
… morebreta combs
My husband and I always try to hit Hanks for dinner while in town. This time didn’t disappoint just as expected. We had Sean as our waiter, we’ve had Sean before and as always, he guided us through a few wine and dinner options. I had the grouper and my husband had the flounder entree’s. Both were magical, paired perfectly with our wine. We finished the night off with a shared order of creme brûlée and it was perfect. Food, service and atmosphere were all perfect!
… morePaulette saffle
We ate at Hank’s some 15 years ago, and it was memorable. It’s usually not possible to go back to someplace this many years later, let alone have a meal that meets expectations. Hank’s is the exception. Our meal was amazing, service was fantastic, and this was just as memorable as our first time there. Hats off to Hank’s! Highly recommend them. (Had Seafood a la Wando, btw)
… moreTim C
Food and service both amazing. Nice vibe but nothing special regarding the atmosphere and the barstools didn’t have a back which I get but weren’t the most comfortable.
… moreMammaMia3624
Hank’s Seafood – Charleston
We had dinner at Hank’s Seafood and everything was fantastic! We ordered several seafood dishes, and each one was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. You can really taste the quality in every bite.
The atmosphere is elegant yet comfortable, making it a great spot for a nice night out. The service was excellent — attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu.
Highly recommend if you’re in Charleston and looking for a top-notch seafood experience. We’ll definitely be coming back!
… moreFernanda Martinez
AMAZING food. The crab cakes and the the Charleston she crab soup were my favorite! Service was great!
… moreJOE ANONYMOUS
I loved this place .
Service excellent
Atmosphere excellent
Food excellent
We commented that we will be back
But then we saw the bill with junk fees.
Fee to hard working kitchen staff (just pay them from regular profits not surcharge the customer)
2% cc fee no signage at front door either. They are trying to hide this until the end of the meal.
Very disappointed because I wanted to come back , but I will not return.
You are so close to providing a perfect experience than you ruin it.
You could have easily charged an extra couple $ on entrees it would not have been a problem . It’s about perception and being nickel and dimed.
… moreR S
Second night in Charleston celebrating our tenth anniversary. Hanks definitely met the high expectations we had of good seafood in Charleston! I ordered the flounder and the flavor was out of this world! My husband ordered the oysters casino as an appetizer which were a “ decadent delight” as he described them. For his entree he ordered the grouper which was a tender but meaty and delicious entree! Our server, Drew, was very attentive and pleasant.
There was a separate gluten free menu with many options. Both of our main entrees were GF.
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