Hank's Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   Columbus

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Highly reccomend the she crab soup! It was my favorite thing we had.
   

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   Irid

   Columbus

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time visiting the restaurant,it was my,66 birthday and I truly enjoyed my evening. The server ( Neil) was great, a man of few words, but we appreciated that. The food was excellent and prices were not outrageous. I recommend this establishment.
   

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   Steven

   Columbus

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent! Cocktails were done well. Our waitress Courtney was excellent and was quite attentive without being obtrusive. The food came out quickly and hot. Definitely will return. This was the perfect for our anniversary dinner!
   

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   Michele

   VIP

   New York City

   16 reviews

   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I want to really love Hank’s BUT I’ve been several times and this is my humble opinion..if you offer valet services then you should hire people who know how to drive a stick shift. This is the 3rd time I have had to or my friend had to park in the garage and walk in the bitter cold. Btw, I have no problem doing this if I’m prepared. 2nd the service progression is slow. Twice now my appetizers came before my drinks. We had to ask to clear dirty plates and had to flag someone down about where our drinks were. My friends dinner, Shrimp & Grits came to the table unevenly cooked and cold. My dinner, the seafood a la wando was wonderful! Again I really want to love this place but for the prices, we deserved better.
   

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   Robert

   Columbus

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   In my opinion, it’s the best fine dining seafood restaurant in Columbus.
   

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   Doug

   VIP

   Columbus

   10 reviews

   2.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We’ve been excited to get a taste of high end lo country in Columbus since we heard about Hank’s opening. We finally were able to try it out for a birthday celebration but while there is a lot of potential, too many things fell short to make it a special place. Good downtown atmosphere that makes you think the place has been there for years and the white coats signal service is a priority. We had some peaks there with a warm welcome and good recommendations on drinks and menu selections. We were let down though with an undercooked entree (plates had been cleared before we were checked on) and we weren’t offered replacement for cold coffee until desert was almost done. The blackened tuna was excellent with a great variety of flavors and textures and the cod had promise (if it had been cooked properly). And there were so many other starters and entrees we want to try. Maybe we’ll be back for happy hour when the stakes aren’t as high.
   

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   Gary

   VIP

   Columbus

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Met friends for a holiday brunch. Great time and good food.
   

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   Marlena

   Cincinnati

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Jimmy was an excellent server. He was thorough and knowledgeable of the menu items. He was very personable. The food was excellent! Absolutely delicious. The drinks were just ok but everything else was perfect!
   

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   Lindsay

   Columbus

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I made a reservation for our wedding anniversary about a month ago, so was disappointed to arrive right on time and be sat in what was arguably the worst seat in the house (next to a column, in the pathway near the kitchen and bathroom). But the hostess was understanding and we managed to find a perfect seat at the bar, instead. The waitstaff seemed slightly... distracted. The restaurant was incredibly busy - making us know we made the right choice! - but several people had to be reminded of what we ordered. The dozen raw oysters were fantastic, although a few could have been shucked more thoroughly to ensure easy eating. The chowder and the lobster bisque were both good, but had a high broth to meat ratio and lacked salt (I had to ask for salt separately, which I don't like to do at this type of restaurant). The shrimp and grits was really delicious, but the salad I ordered (something bright and crisp against the backdrop of the creamy grits) lacked being special in any way and again, needed seasoning. I wanted to desert, but didn't feel compelled to order anything on the menu, and opted for an espresso instead. Overall, we really did have a nice experience. I loved the vibe and the ambience, but wish I would have selected a different night to have a more personal and intimate experience.
   

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    Dru

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Best seafood spot in Columbus. Warm hospitality. Great cocktails. We'll definitely be coming back.
    

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