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Hank's Seafood Restaurant Charleston Reviews
A Charleston Gem with a Star Server to Match Visited
A Charleston Gem with a Star Server to Match Visited Hank's Seafood last night with a colleague, and from the moment we walked in, the experience was exceptional. The atmosphere was vibrant yet relaxed, the drinks were top-notch, and the energy
What a great meal
Had a great meal here with my wife last Thursday. The seafood tower was amazing as was the tenderloin. Reseervations are tough but they have a great high top as you walk in that seats maybe 20 on a first come first serve basis. Our server did not dis
Always a Sure Thing
We try to visit every-time we are in town. Had dinner there on a busy Friday. The staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was spotless. Food outstanding as always !!! You need to try here when in Charleston.
Food is very good, as is the service.
But when the bill comes, in addition to the already high prices, Hanks adds on two separate service charges ... one to pay the kitchen staff, the other I don't know what it pays for. It's like going to the grocery store and in addition to
We've been coming to Savannah and stay at Emiline for
We've been coming to Savannah and stay at Emiline for several years. Until last night, we never noticed Hank's. We got a reservation and was seated promptly. The shrimp cocktail had huge shrimp, the fried green tomatoes were scrumptious and
Exceptional seafood restaurant.
Truly exceptional restaurant - everything seemed just perfect. My wife and I dined here in early August. I had Bouillabaisse while my wife had Seared Rare Tuna for entrees. Also, She Crab Soup for appetizers. Service was superb and atmosphere perfect
This is a tried but true spot in downtown Charleston.
The atmosphere has a bit of an old money vibe. Comfortable seating, dark wood and formally dressed servers set the scene. Everything we ordered was delicious. I looked at others reviews and ordered the same things and we did not go wrong. the sea foo
Excellent meal and friendly service.
Visited hanks with 3 other couples the night before a wedding. It was a great spot to meet. We met at the bar where several folks got a drink. We were seated promptly and the server was friendly efficient and attentive. I had the sjp drink and it
I visited last night for dinner.
We ordered the mahi special and the salmon. We also ordered two cocktails, the oxacan vacation and an old fashioned with tequila. The food was delicious and the drinks were very yummy. We even chatted with the couple at the table next to us who were
This is a perfect restaurant.
We first came here 6 years ago upon recommendation from our hotel. And this summer we drove over from our week at Edisto Beach. And it was even better this time. Kailee, our server, is outstanding. The food: perfect. The ambiance: perfect. The staff:
Great seafood, extensive wine list and full bar - highly recommend
Fantastic restaurant - wonderful atmosphere, delicious seafood focused menu and superb service. Highly recommend for an upscale meal.
Was told this was a must go to restaurant in Charleston.
The menu was absolutely inviting. We ordered the crab cake appetizer, and told our server we were not ready to order. Then the server disappeared for about 15 plus minutes. We found it rather odd. So after some time, finally, we got our appetizer, bu
My Seafood a la Wando was exceptional! The sauce, the
My Seafood a la Wando was exceptional! The sauce, the grits, the seafood and mushrooms perfectly blended. Delicious! August 12, 2025
Charleston's best seafood restaurant--for 18 years in a row!
Talk about a winning streak. Hank's Seafood Restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, has been voted the best seafood restaurant in the city for 18 consecutive years. The Cubs should be so good. Located at 10 Hayne Street, at the corner of Hayne
This is one of my favorite Charleston restaurants! Best
This is one of my favorite Charleston restaurants! Best tuna tartar and she-crab soup! The drinks are amazing. Would highly recommend.
Very Impressive!
Excellent restaurant. The outside impression that it might be a bit rundown, inside itβs a beautiful white tablecloth restaurant. The location is close to the city market it attracts tourists; casual attire is typically acceptable. I had the excell
Service was perfect! Our w auger was super nice, patient,
Service was perfect! Our w auger was super nice, patient, and accommodating. We ordered the flounder and it tasted so delicious, fresh, and flaky. The fried mashed potatoes were delicious as well and the sauce that it comes with is so good! The green
Not worth the money
Service was not what it should be at this caliber of a restaurant. We never saw the server after we ordered, until we asked for the check. Do not like that this restaurant charges extra fees that should not be passed along to the consumer. The resta
This place was awesome! Reminds you of an upscale restaurant in the 30's and 40's. The food was amazing and the attention of the servers can't be beat.
great fried chicken and collard greens
Delicious fried chicken. Very good She Crab soup. My wife had collared greens for the first time and loved them. Good service. Not cheap but, reasonably priced considering other restaurants in Charleston.
Overpriced for the quality.
Crab cakes are decent, oysters casino are good. Salmon average, tuna average. Broiled platter wasn't as good as an inland fish camp. Spent 400 bucks on 75.00 dinner. Good Service was the only reason for any stars. Won't ever go back.
Lovely restaurant with excellent service.
We had the shrimp and grits with a twist. Made with a tomato based sauce instead of gravy. It was our first time trying shrimp and grits and it was delicious. We also had the ceviche which was also excellent. Lots of wonderful seafood choices in
First time eating here, went for a co workers birthday.
Fun drinks, great service and ok food. I wasn't particularly happy with being served frozen seafood the shrimp looked like they had freezer burn. One and done.
Nice upscale dining restaurant.
Put in a fancy dress Had the flounder- ok Grouper - good
Fantastic food and even better service! Restaurant is
Fantastic food and even better service! Restaurant is elegant and clean! Had the seared tuna and a fried platter, both were awesome! Our waiter, Shawn, was great!
So, our second time to Hank's Seafood-Charleston, and it
So, our second time to Hank's Seafood-Charleston, and it was better than the first. We found the service wonderful. Make reservations, or try to sit at the bar, either way, the food was excellent! Seafood a la Mondo, was excellent as well as the scal
One of the best restaurants we had experience in Charleston.
We had the seafood Lawanda and a seafood platter and everything was really good! Service was spot on and it was one of the better restaurants we experienced in Charleston.
Great seafood, highlight of our trip.
Our server Paul was great and it's in a beautiful setting. The scallops were excellent as was the she crab soup.
Meh. OK, let's start with the service. It was fine. We had
Meh. OK, let's start with the service. It was fine. We had a nice waiter who was very attentive. The cocktails were very good. The food was a big disappointment for the price. My husband got the special crusted halibut, which was just really breaded
Hanks seafood is usually a slice of Heaven on this earth
Hanks seafood is usually a slice of Heaven on this earth but it changed. They removed the best meals they could give. Especially beef tenderloin with the pimento cheese grits. The meal that made brought me insurmountable joy has been removed from the
Great seafood, nice ambiance!
This was our best meal in Charleston. The ceviche was excellent and different. Grilled swordfish perfectly done. And the bouillabaisse was outstanding, with a very generous selection of shellfish and other seafood. Also, our waiter, who we at first t
Fresh, delicious seafood
Great place for seafood! Waitstaff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Seafood was fresh and delicious. I got the grilled seafood platter with shrimp, scallops and grouper. Delicious but the grouper βfiletβ was ridiculously small. Thatβs my
Minor Disappointment
Food is usually great but my crab cake was very mushy. Waiter was excellent. Noise level in restaurant makes normal conversations impossible. Desert selections could improve. Pecan pie not too exciting as served. Would give it another try.
Way Overrated, Bad Food and Hidden Charges
I had read many good things about Hanks and they have apparently won some awards but we do not understand the positive reviews and awards. Our experience was not good. The one positive was the service. Our waiter was very professional. The ambiance i
Don't move the furniture!
Hank's cares more about their furniture than their customers! We flew into Charleston in January to celebrate my husband's 70th birthday. When we arrived, Hank's was near our hotel, so we stopped in to celebrate with drinks and dinner. We didn't have
Great food, I had the rare seared tuna which was a good
Great food, I had the rare seared tuna which was a good portion and quite enjoyable. Although the restaurant was crowded during the dinner hours, there was good service. The vibe was very sea like and southern . My stomach was a little queasy after b
Special meal!
Great ambiance, great service followed by great food!! First time to Hankβs and were very impressed at all levels. Wife had a glass of wine (generous pour) and I had an Old fashion (very tasty) to start and had mussels appetizer. Huge amount of mus
Needed a great meal, fresh food, served the right way
Great service, knowledgeable team, good food in a non rushed atmosphere. Sean (Shawn) was our server, as usual, he did a fantastic job! This was our fifth time here, we are local and Hanks is not a tourist stop..... food prices keep the tourist
Good Quality Fish
Excellent food and service. We had calamari as an appetizer, swordfish and grouper special for dinner. Our waiter, Shawn, assisted in drink and dinner choices and was attentive but not intrusive. Highly recommend this restaurant for the best fish di
We love Hanks.
As locals, it's fun to go to something touristy that's actually excellent. This visit we got the she crab soup, it was delicious. We got the seafood platter and the fried chicken and it was amazing. Service was amazing also! 10/10.
Professional service, great food
We were impressed with our server from the start. The white jacket(s) and dedication to ensuring our enjoyment was apparent. We enjoyed all aspects of our meal. Solid cocktails, delicious entrees and tasty desserts. Would not say this is a β
Best Seafood and Ambiance in Charleston
Not classic southern cooking (thank God for a change), but great seafood in the best-run restaurant in Charleston. Service and food, not to mention a great Espresso Martini, were first rate, and not a budget-breaker.
Having had more than our fair share of underwhelming
Having had more than our fair share of underwhelming Post-Covid dining experiences at C-Town's ubiquitous "locally sourced" (code for US FOOD) eateries, staffed by college kids and chefs whose only experience was on the Low Country circuit,
Born and raised in Charleston and finally had the
Born and raised in Charleston and finally had the opportunity to experience the famous Hanks Seafood. The atmosphere is friendly and upper class. The staff are approachable and helpful. Our waitor was phenomenal. It was mentioned he looked like KFC c
Everything was perfect.
Hanks may be the very best in Charleston. It is however expensive
Only available seating was at the bar.
Rich wood panelling resounds with a long history. Bouillabaisse was divine. Seafood casserole in cream sauce was amazing. Definitely be back
They gave away my table when we were exactly 15 min late,
They gave away my table when we were exactly 15 min late, with no courtesy call or text. We made this resy weeks in advance. Won't be back. These restaurants who screw locals and regulars are asking for these reviews.
Hosted a dinner for 11.
Service, meals, and ambience were exceptional! Will return for sure.
Great food!!!! Sat at the bar and had some wonderful bread
Great food!!!! Sat at the bar and had some wonderful bread while waiting to get food. Shared steamed clams and fried chicken. So so good!!! I recommend
Excellent place for fish in historic Charleston.
The dining room is historically elegant. Our only complaint was only loudness from large party, sitting near our table. The menu is varied, and the food is excellent. We done mostly on vegetarian and pescatarian items.
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