Happenings at Hank's

Cheers to HOB III

By Warren Rojas / Roll Call-Heard on the Hill

Two of the most powerful women in the D.C. hospitality-verse have made it their mission to generously feed and artfully intoxicate Capitol Hill. And that’s exactly what will happen when Hank’s Oyster Bar takes up residence at 633 Pennsylvania Ave. SE later this summer.

Award-winning chef/restaurateur Jamie Leeds and renowned “mixtress” Gina Chersevani (last seen appeasing barflies at PS 7’s) will be tag-teaming Leeds’ latest seafood spot. Hank’s on the Hill will continue many traditions established at its earlier iterations — Leeds’ flagship restaurant is in Dupont Circle, and she’s crossed the river into Old Town Alexandria — while also breaking new ground.  READ MORE

 

WE’RE HEADING TO ZOOFARI!

Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge is a proud partner of the Zoo’s annual fundraiser, ZooFari. ZooFari has been called D.C.’s “foodie event of the year,” and the lineup features more than 100 of the area’s finest restaurants. Add fine wines, fabulous entertainment, animal demonstrations, and a great silent auction, all in the wild setting of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, and you have the recipe for a delicious evening. Find out more at fonz.org/zoofari.htm.

Half Price Raw Bar Every Night at Our Dupont Location

Every night from 10 pm to midnight Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge offers half-priced raw bar (Oysters, Clams, Ceviche & Old Bay Shrimp) in our Dupont Circle location.  Stop by and enjoy a late night snack with us!

 

Our Story

Chef Jamie Leeds

About Jamie Leeds

Jamie Leeds is one of Washington’s most highly recognized chefs due to her wildly successful restaurant, Hank’s Oyster Bar; her very active role in the community and her 20 plus years of inspiring culinary experience in New York, prior to moving to DC. In May 2005, she opened her first restaurant as executive chef and owner, the 65-seat Hank’s Oyster Bar, which serves “Urban Beach Food”. Hank’s is named after Leeds’ father, who she credits as her inspiration for becoming a chef. Since its’ opening, Hank’s Oyster Bar has been praised by Gourmet, Bon Appetit, The Washington Post, Washingtonian, DC magazine, The Washington Times and Fox Morning News.

Leeds came to Washington, D.C. when she joined the Washington Terrace Hotel as executive chef in May 2002, where she launched the 70-seat 15 ria. Her American cuisine with a comfort food twist was an immediate hit at the handsome, new boutique hotel where she was also responsible for developing catering menus. Wine Spectator, The Washington Post, Washingtonian and Bon Appetit were among the publications that praised Chef Leeds for her exceptional fare.

Favorable reviews and a successful launch also earned Jamie Leeds a nomination for “Rising Culinary Star” from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington’s Capital Restaurant & Hospitality Awards in June 2003. Chef Leeds was also named a “Rising Star Chef” by Starchefs.com for Washington, D.C.’s 2003 awards program, which selected only seven chefs throughout the area for the coveted recognition. In 2006, her new restaurant Hank’s Oyster Bar was nominated for “Best New Restaurant” by the Restaurant Association of Washington and in 2007, Hank’s was nominated for “Best Neighborhood Restaurant”.

How We Started

Hank, Jamie's Father, fishing.

At Hank’s Oyster Bar patrons enjoy coastal favorites and New England beach fare classics like lobster rolls, daily fish specials and meat ‘n’ two. Lightly fried items such as the popcorn shrimp and calamari and Ipswich clams balance Hank’s ice bar options which consist of a selection of raw oysters, tartar and ceviche.

A major neighborhood success since it opened in May 2005, Hank’s Oyster Bar in Dupont Circle was nominated for “Best New Restaurant” in 2006 and “Best Neighborhood Restaurant” in 2007 by The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. Chef Leeds’ success is based on her simple, approachable seafood, consisting of small and large plates for sharing.

Locations

Dupont Circle DC

1624 Q Street NW, Washington DC 20009
T: 202.462.HANK (4265)

Hours
M-Tu  5:30pm-10pm
W-Th  5:30pm-10pm
F  11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm
Sa-Su  11am-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm

Lounge Hours (Dupont Circle only)
M-Th  5pm-12am
F  5pm-2am
Sa  11am-2am
Su  11am-12am

*Half Price Raw Bar from 10pm-12am every night*

 

Old Town VA

1026 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314
T: 703.739.HANK (4265)

Hours
M  GONE FISHIN’
Tu-Th  5:30pm-9:30pm
F  11:30am-4pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Sa  11am-10:30pm
Su  11am-9:30pm

Private Dining

For Your Next Private Event

Thank you for considering Hank’s Oyster Bar & Lounge to host your event.  Our mission is to create a warm, friendly atmosphere for you and your guests to share delicious food, handcrafted cocktails and punches, along with our distinctive wines and microbrews.  We have thoughtfully prepared several sample menu options that we hope will suit your special events.  We would also be happy to sit down with you and help create a menu specific to your tastes.

For more information or to book your next private event contact Eileen Kerkeslager.

202.462.4265 (HANK) ext. 4