When is Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf open?
Mon–Thu 11 AM–10 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM; Sun 11 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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SeafoodThe Wharf
Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf
- 4.44.4k reviews
- Closed now
New England-style seafood restaurant at The Wharf with a raw bar, lobster rolls, crab cakes and outdoor seating.
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When is the best time to visit Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf?
701 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Is Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 9:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 11 am.
In its favour
- Patio weather
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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- Feels
- 61°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 10am
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- 12pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- sunday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Hank’s Oyster Bar on the Wharf
- 2 Ben & Jerry’s · 1 min
- 3 Boardwalk Bar & Arcade · 1 min
- 4 Whiskey Charlie · 1 min
- 5 Kirwan’s on the Wharf · 1 min
Good to know
- Book ahead
- Allow about 75 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 4.4k reviews
Known for
- Oysters
- Lobster roll
- Crab cakes
- Happy hour
What people say
- People like:
- Oysters, lobster roll, crab cakes, happy hour and outdoor seating
Around The Wharf
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Ben & Jerry’sSweets · 1 min walk
Boardwalk Bar & ArcadeGames · 1 min walk
Whiskey CharlieBar · 1 min walk
Kirwan’s on the WharfPub · 1 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses from 11 am.
Light layerThe whole time
SunglassesFrom 11 am