Hank's Downtown Dive - Cary

One of our favorite date night spots. Menu is good, food is great and the atmosphere is relaxed.Dietary restrictions: Tons of gluten free options.

I wish I had taken pictures, but the food was so delicious I couldn't even get to my phone before digging in. We had a bottle of wine for a date night out, served with the seasonal appetizers of collards egg, as well as birriadilla. My husband and I could not stop ooing and ahhing over how much we enjoyed the unique and elevated dining, just a few minutes from home!After apps, we shared a main plate of pork loin (though my description could never do justice to the treatment applied) and a side of broccoli rabe. Y'all. I can NOT overstate how wonderful our meal was. My husband commented that the most basic portion of our dinner was dessert, but I still LOVED it: the chocolate brownie ice cream served with chocolate torte *crisp*? Delightful. Even though he said it was the most basic, he still appreciated the thoughtfulness in textures and presentation.Do yourself a favor and reserve a table in advance. Additionally, use the parking deck on the other side of Downtown Cary Park and walk over: the amble back through the park after an amazing meal was worth doing all over again!!

The food was outstanding. Great flavors and creative preparation. Our server was excellent without being over the top. Totally enjoyable evening.

Killer vibe, interesting food and drinks, walkable to other places as well.

Shrimp tacos were ok. Brisket taco was ... awful. Disappointing beer list for a place with muliple taps.