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Hank's Oyster Bar Dupont CirclevsTabard Inn Restaurant
Both restaurants are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hank's Oyster Bar ranks slightly higher than Tabard Inn Restaurant. Hank's Oyster Bar is ranked #13 in Washington DC with accolades from 11 publications including Time Out, Fodor's and BlackBook.
Hank's Oyster Bar Dupont Circle
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Zagat
Not For Tourists Show All Reviews
1624 Q St NW, Lowr, Washington DC, DC 20009-6355
From $20/night
Concierge "Hank's is a reliable, casual place to stop in for oysters and clams on the half shell, lobster rolls, popcorn shrimp and calamari, and crab cakes cooked on a griddle."
Frommer's "Deep in the heart of Dupont Circle is this lively, laid-back hangout, fronted by a sidewalk cafe in warm weather." Full review
Lonely Planet "There are a fair few oyster bars in Washington (slurping raw boys is good for political puffery, apparently) and Hank’s is our favorite of the bunch." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Led by chef Jamie Leeds, the small eatery serves classic New England fare and coastal dishes, including griddled crab cakes, fried oysters, and a lobster roll served with old bay fries." Full review
BlackBook "Awesome oysters draw a standing ovation from across town."
Gayot14.0
"Chef Jamie Leeds took Dupont Circle by full gale force, sweeping along the 16th Street stretch like a typhoon." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Serving five oyster varieties nightly as well as comfort food such as molasses-braised short ribs and deep fried Ipswich clams and popcorn shrimp."
Time Out "Offering a daily rotation of oysters on the half shell, Hank’s has become a serious contender among Washington raw bar destinations." Full review
Zagat "New England seafood spot with a raw bar." Full review
Not For Tourists "Several varieties of oysters daily including their own proprietary mollusk."
Tabard Inn Restaurant Frommer's Zagat Gayot DK Eyewitness Time Out
Washington Post
Afar Magazine Not For Tourists
Fodor's
The Infatuation Show All Reviews
1739 N St NW, Washington DC, DC 20036-2801
From $0/night
Frommer's "The kitchen smokes its own salmon (as it has for 29 years); cures its own pastrami, tasso ham, and prosciutto; and bakes its own bread and pastries, so these items are awfully good." Full review
Zagat4.2
"It's a perfect "rendezvous" for dinner in the "intimate" main room, "cozy" drinks by the fire or a "wonderful" reservation-worthy brunch in the "hidden" garden." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Revisiting one of DC's most charming yet least publicized restaurants is much like a trip down memory lane." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The menu of this historic inn always offers a delicious surprise. The garden is lovely and the funky interior has several inviting nooks and crannies."
Time Out "Tucked at the back of a 19th-century brownstone, home to a family-run hotel, the Tabard is an eclectic and shamelessly romantic destination." Full review
Washington Post Editors' Pick
"The beautiful surroundings offer a place to talk, to relax and unwind with contemporary American food." Full review
Afar Magazine "What I love about the Tabard Inn is that most D.C. visitors and transplants have never heard of it, yet this place requires a brunch reservation 2 weeks in advance." Full review
Not For Tourists "Romantic rendezvous."
Fodor's "Fading portraits and overstuffed furniture make the lobby lounge look like an antiques store, but this hotel restaurant's culinary sensibilities are thoroughly modern." Full review
The Infatuation "If you like jazz and don’t mind being youngest person in the room by 20 years, you'll enjoy the live music at Tabard Inn on most evenings." Full review
