this place gets everything right. First the building looks like a nice southern roadhouse, the interior is decorated with license plates, old americana stuff like classic Tonka trucks and farming swag and there is always old country music playing in the background. The portions are huge, the ribs fall off the bone, the sausage is delicious, the catfish is unique but fantastic. The pulled pork is tender and bursting with flavor and they have every side you could imagine. I am a huge fan of their mac n cheese, fried okra and greens. I have also heard great things about their beans. There are two drinks that pair perfect with BBQ, that is beer and sweet tea. Hanks has both of those and their sweat tea is fantastic. Since moving to FL 7 years ago I have become obsessed with BBQ. Out of all the great options in Tampa, and there are many; Holy Hog, Wholly Smokes, Mission, Jazzy's, Al's, BBQ King and Jimbo's, I would have to say Hank's is the best. Right up there, if not better than Al's in Ybor and First Choice in Brandon.
I got the Swamp Basket and hands down the best Gator I've had in a long time, great atmosphere, good food sweetest staff a must try. Once you try it you will become a regular, and the peach cobbler was a great ending. The next great baker is working there �
We came in yesterday to have the all you can eat catfish. It was the BEST we've had since moving here from the Memphis area. Also, we decided to take a pound of the pulled pork home with us and I must say, this BBQ is just as good and better than some, in the Memphis area. We WILL be back. The greens were delicious as well. The only thing I wasn't thrilled with was the hushpuppies. We make 'em better in Memphis! :) Very friendly staff!
8546 N Dale Mabry Hwy - Tampa
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