East Austin, Austin · restaurant
Part café, part cocktail bar, part drive-thru pickup window, Hank’s somehow makes all three formats work under one roof from morning through night. The spicy fried chicken sandwich and Gulf shrimp & grits anchor the menu, while the sprawling dog-friendly patio has become a neighborhood gathering spot on nice days. Thursday’s $20 martini-Caesar-fries special has quietly earned ritual status in Windsor Park.
Whole artichoke off the wood grill with lemon aioli — the starter regulars always order.
Juicy brined fried chicken with hot honey — the sleeper hit on the menu.
Half-pound burger on a brioche bun — the Monday special that brings regulars back weekly.
Steamed mussels in a spicy tomato broth served with crusty bread
Gulf shrimp over creamy stone-ground grits, a Southern staple
Crispy spicy fried chicken sandwich served with fries and aioli
Happy hour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.