Hank's Oyster Bar Dupont Circle vs Tabard 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
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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."
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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."
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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."
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BlackBook
"Awesome oysters draw a standing ovation from across town."
Tabard Inn Restaurant
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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."
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Zagat
4.2
"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."
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Gayot
14.0
"Revisiting one of DC's most charming yet least publicized restaurants is much like a trip down memory lane."
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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."
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