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Hanks Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar - Hank's Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar, Columbus, OH

Hank's Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar

4.6
4.6
423 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Low Country)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Hank’s is a classic institution that emanates the charm and warmth of Southern Hospitality. We are dedicated to preserving the culinary heritage of the low country and fostering a convivial atmosphere where guests can feel at ease and fully savor their dining experience. Our long-standing reputation for excellence and commitment to quality have made us a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike, and we invite all to become part of the Hank’s family and experience the spirit and tradition that have kept us thriving for over 25 years.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Low Country), Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (614) 992-5447
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the heart of Downtown Columbus at the corner of N. High St. and W. Gay St., Hank’s embodies the charm and warmth of Southern hospitality. Our private dining room offers a welcoming space complemented by a menu brimming with Low Country-inspired dishes, drinks, and décor.
  • Private party contact
    Kate Tagliaferro: (614) 992-5447

Experiences

  • Lunch - Private Events | Holiday Booking Special

    Nov 26, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
    Celebrate the holiday season with a memorable gathering in Hank’s Private Dining Room! Whether you're reconnecting with family and friends, seeking a festive pick-me-up, or planning a work holiday party, we’re here to make your event special. Book your holiday lunch in our Private Dining Room and enjoy a complimentary sparkling toast for all your guests. Our space accommodates up to 24 guests and offers both seated and cocktail-style options. For parties of 10 or more, please contact the restaurant directly to make your reservation. For inquiries, email us at events@hanksseafoodrestaurant.com.
    Lunch - Private Events | Holiday Booking Special photo
  • Christmas Eve at Hank's

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate the holidays in true Low Country style at Hank’s Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar. This winter, gather with family and friends to enjoy a festive menu inspired by Southern traditions. Christmas Eve Features: Beignets with whipped ricotta, hot honey, and crispy parsley, Low Country Hand Pies filled with crawfish and andouille cream sauce, Fried Snapper served with blue crab, dirty rice, and hollandaise. Create cherished holiday memories with shared meals and seasonal cocktails that capture the spirit of the season. Make this Christmas Eve unforgettable at Hank’s, where every dish brings warmth, joy, and holiday magic.
    Christmas Eve at Hank's photo
  • New Year's Day Brunch at Hank's

    Jan 1, 2025 only
    Start the New Year with a celebratory brunch at Hank’s Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar. Gather with friends and family to enjoy a delicious meal that’s perfect for kicking off 2025 in style. In addition to our brunch menu, Chef Andrew has curated special offerings for New Year’s Day, including Buttermilk Biscuits with andouille gravy, a poached egg, and chives; Bread Pudding French Toast topped with white chocolate, bourbon caramel, and candied pecans; and a Crab Scramble with tomato, spinach, crispy parsley, and garlic potatoes. Whether you’re continuing the festivities or savoring a relaxed start to the year, brunch at Hank’s is the perfect way to begin 2025. Reservations are now open!
    New Year's Day Brunch at Hank's photo

Offers

  • High Tide Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Sat - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Join us for High Tide Hour, available Tuesday-Saturday from 4 PM-6 PM in our lounge and bar. Enjoy a curated cocktail special that changes seasonally, along with rotating beers, fine wines, and classic Hank’s staples like our Signature She Crab Soup, fresh Ceviche, Lump Crabcake, and Oysters on the Half Shell—plus an array of other classic options. *Walk-ins only.*

    High Tide Hour photo

What 423 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hank's Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "fantastic" she-crab soup and "delicious" oysters. While some find the noise level high and prices steep, the "attentive staff" and "beautiful ambiance" make it a must-visit for seafood lovers.

423 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday brunch! Especially loved the Cod and the crab cake Benedict.

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  2. Phil

    Columbus

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Following the sad closure of G. Michael's in German Village a couple of years ago, we were excited to welcome a new low-country menu back in Columbus. The ambiance was warm, cozy, and inviting on a cold winter's night, and service was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, and surprisingly fast, but honestly the food was disappointing. We were a party of five, including my son and his family in town from Chicago, and although they said their meals were good, especially the tuna tartare, mine was disappointing. Both the fried green tomatoes and the salmon appeared and tasted like they were pre-packaged and frozen. The tomatoes were too uniformly and heavily breaded - not like the lightly battered and sautéed fried green tomatoes we've enjoyed in the low country of South Carolina as we expected from the restaurant's self-described cuisine. The salmon was much the same way, with a hard, crusty top - not skin - like it, too, had been pre-seasoned and packaged frozen before final preparation. With the menu's price points, we expected something more obviously fresher, prepared from scratch in house. We'll give it another go, but first impressions can be lasting ones.

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  3. MJ

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Our server Nate was super helpful and knowledgeable about everything on the menu and made some great suggestions for us. Top notch restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised because we live on the east coast and were not sure about a seafood restaurant in the middle of the country!

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  4. Teresa

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my birthday with family, a Castle and our amazing waiter Eric!

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  5. mike

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent quality seafood. Similar experience to Charleston location.

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  6. Emily

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for my boyfriend’s birthday and we had a lovely time. Nathan took great care of us. I highly recommend the crab cakes and tartare. Absolutely delicious and lovely experience.

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  7. Janet

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, unique food, service and a great atmosphere! Highly recommend!

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  8. Japhne

    Orlando

    94 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Hank’s Columbus experience was good. Food was very good. Service was disappointing. Our server was kind and polite but not warm and missed a lot of ques that in our opinion he should have caught. (We didn’t want to complain about a couple of small issues so when he took away a couple app plates that were barely touched, we were not asked about it) The restaurant also seemed inflexible to any kind of special request. (We heard “no” several times) The she crab soup was excellent. It is a beautiful restaurant and felt very Charlestonian. The female bartender last night was fabulous and incredibly friendly and enthusiastic. Her drinks were delicious and we felt very welcome at the bar. Having been to Charleston Hank’s several times, it’s nice that Columbus has one, but the southern hospitality here is definitely not the same. We would be willing to try again because several things were good or very good.

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  9. Mark

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday Brunch enjoyed the atmosphere, food & service.

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  10. Mark

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fantastic! Table service clearing plates and replacing flat ware was outstanding. Our waiters wine recommendation was spot on. Peel n Eat shrimp was so good we got more. Crazy as it sounds at a seafood restaurant, the bone in pork chop was fabulous, fire grilled, tender. Grill station hit it perfect. She Crab and Tuna Tartare were okay, Raw oysters were clean, bright and minerally especially the Spring Creeks. Ambience is casual yet upscale, love to have those finishes in my home! Will check out the Hanks in Charleston because this was so good.

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Hank's Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 423 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hank's Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar

6 W Gay St Columbus Ohio, 43215 United States, Columbus, OH 43215

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    High and Gay Streets
  • Neighbourhood
    Columbus
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Low Country), Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (614) 992-5447
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the heart of Downtown Columbus at the corner of N. High St. and W. Gay St., Hank’s embodies the charm and warmth of Southern hospitality. Our private dining room offers a welcoming space complemented by a menu brimming with Low Country-inspired dishes, drinks, and décor.
  • Private party contact
    Kate Tagliaferro: (614) 992-5447
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