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Hank's Downtown Dive

Restaurant · Cary ·

Hank's Downtown Dive

Restaurant · Cary ·
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Despite the name, Hank’s is a chef-driven hangout: North Carolina seafood, seasonal small plates, and serious cocktails in a moody, music-friendly room. It’s a frequent Eater Carolinas pick and a Cary Magazine reader favorite for date night. The menu changes often; the bottled dirty martini and gluten‑free fried chicken have a cult following.

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NC seafood, seasonal small plates, and craft cocktails

fried chicken
cauliflower appetizer
craft cocktails
oysters
brisket tacos
old fashioned
shrimp tacos
heirloom tomatoes
Google Rating
4.5 (285)
Yelp Rating
4.5
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111 E Chatham St Suite A, Cary, NC 27511 Get directions

$30–50

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NC seafood, seasonal small plates, and craft cocktails

fried chicken
cauliflower appetizer
craft cocktails
oysters
brisket tacos
old fashioned
shrimp tacos
heirloom tomatoes
Google Rating
4.5 (285)
Yelp Rating
4.5
Featured in Eater
Featured in

111 E Chatham St Suite A, Cary, NC 27511 Get directions

$30–50

Reserve a table
See Menu
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
Trendy
Hank's Downtown Dive by null
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