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Hal's Bar And Grill is a two star restaurant in Venice. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Venice neighborhood. It's known for its contemporary offerings. This place features live music. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an energetic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, brunch, and valet parking. This place is open late and good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I end up at Hal's way more than I would prefer to. That being said, it's fine . If the other neighborhood spots are full, Primitivo, Gjelina, I end up at Hal's. The food is good, not great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The turkey burger is addicting and I admit to swapping the salad for Hals famous fries... they have got to be some of the best fries on this side of the city! But when I am in a healthy mood the tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped here to munch before attending First Friday in Venice. Ordered the grilled baby artichokes (YUM!) , Hals turkey burger and a raspberry martini (SUPER YUM!). The burger was ginormous and is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the hype about this place. Maybe I just had a bad experience, but I was beyond unimpressed with the food. Our server was nice and it's a great modern atmosphere, but that's all it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite restaurants on Abbot Kinney. The food is consistently good and it's also a great place to grab a drink. Hal's is hip but without the attitude that usually comes along...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite restaurant on Abbot Kinney...best part about the restaurant, besides its food and drink is that HAL is always in the house and walks around talking to customers. Ive never been disappointed -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for drinks. Food is excellent and consistent.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for drinks and entertainment. The jazz nights are solid!
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else can be said other than, Hal's rocks!!! Try their food - wow!! The atmosphere - intense, and friendly!!! Try the drinks - great!!! Talk to the waiters, nice!!! The bartenders,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm finally at the point where I have lived here long enough to now revisit all of the places I made sure to check out when I first moved here. Went here last night on a date despite being a bit tired...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I want to take a minute and thank Hals Bar & Grill and their Incompetent, Lying, and Thieving Valet Staff:1. For ruining my girlfriend and I's Labor Day Weekend Celebration2. For damaging my brand...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a jazz night or a non jazz night, I suggest getting in early and staying late.Order the grilled baby artichokes with garlic aioli to start (what is it about garlic aioli that gets me every time?!)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arguably my favorite restaurant in LA! I love coming here for brunch especially and I've just about tried everything on the menu, Huevos Rancheros, Manuel's Salad, their varieties of egg scrambles,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When my friend ticked off a list of nearby restaurants for us to have dinner, I have to admit I was skeptical of Hal's. I assumed it would be another dime a dozen bar and grill. But, I was mistaken!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Baby Artichokes- Yay! Pork Chops- Yay! Flat Iron Steak- Eh! The flat iron had thyme sprinkled all over it.. I thought it said rosemary on the menu? Oh well. The crowd is a mix of older professionals,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's so Versatile, you can come here for many things. It can be Friday and you want start off with having a nice dinner before going to out the bars. Saturday, a date with someone...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hal's never EVER fails in the food department. Of course, the chicken and fries are the best. I've had other things there as well, and all are really delicious. You can tell when a kitchen actually...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hal's is the go to place on Abbott Kinney for lunch "meetings" We meet clients or colleagues there quite often. They have a good solid menu, haven't had anything bad. It's a little on the pricey side...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always have a good time at Hal's and I always seem to end up here on some random night of good ol' fashioned debauchery on the Westside. ;-) The bartenders are friendly and always serve up a stiff...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before the company for which I work grew too large and moved to El Segundo, we had a sweet office in Venice, right across the street from Hal's. That big white building? Yep, we had the whole thing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went on a date here tonight, with a guy i picked up on facebook. we had a great time. the chicken was moist. the other guys in the bar were hot. a little venice-y, you know, looked like they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to have a bite at the bar tables and watch the Laker's.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is hit or miss here I feel. I ordered a duck entree, and the duck medallions were just so-so, but the gnocchi it came with was melt-in-your-mouth phenomenal. The appetizers were all pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When a friend suggests to me to go have drinks after a long day of slaving away at the computer (the box that drains every ounce of creativity out of me) the alarms started going off in my head, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my boss suggested Hal's as our next stop, I immediately thought. Nothing good can come out of the name Hal's. Hal's sounds so ... Dive barish? Country? Old? I would never name my kid Hal or Hank...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where everyone knows your name...First place I ever came to in Venice was Hal's and five years later you'll still find me at the bar on Sundays and Mondays listening to live JAZZ, watching the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Picked this place because it was the only bar on Abbot Kinney open before 5 and my friend & I were looking to do Happy Hour. They didn't have Happy Hour specials, but we figured we could kill time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went with some coworkers for lunch once. First of all, the whole place smelled like bathroom...great if you're wanting to lose weight and suppress your appetite, which I wasn't. I got the salad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised to read some of these reviews. I went to Hal's a few weeks ago and had Manuel's Salad: chilled jumbo shrimp, Belgian endive, Boston lettuce, watercress, caramelized walnuts, grapefruit...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definetly a date place. A cool, fun, and easy going date. Make sure you ask for a table upstairs. It is away from the bar and you can actually have a conversation with the person...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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I USED to LOVE Hal's... but, the events over the past week has recently altered my entire view. I realized that I don't LOVE Hal's as a place to eat; I love Hal's as a Saturday night bar... more so, I love...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Hal's. It's nice. Reliable. Good food that's not too out there.The only problem I have is that it's REALLY loud. Having a convo at a table with the bar scene raging just behind you means you're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've now lived in Venice for over 10 years and find myself hittin' Hals every now and again for dinner. I went there last night after a nice stroll of First Fridays on Abbot Kinney with my BFF. We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place for Brunch, they've got such great Eggs Benedict and omelettes. The drinks, ah the drinks, very little compares to sipping on their Heffewizen on a hot day before heading out to window...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hal's is just consistent as heck. Friday night at 6:30 and it was already packed. BF was craving the pasta from Angelini Osteria, and we thought the penne at Hal's could fill the gap without us...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my god this place is amazing! This place has awesome food at a reasonable price. I went their for their brunch with a group of friends.I had one of their omelet (it had cheddar, mushrooms, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's a recession, people. The food's not good enough to pay this much.That doesn't mean it's bad - it's pretty good. But, you know, money's tight, and I want to spend very little of it to get a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about Hal's. I think their food is generally pretty good. I like the wedge salad and my boyfriend is a huge fan of the steak special during happy hour (with salad instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I actually wasn't too impressed with this place... I'd been here for a baby shower, and it was pretty good, but for a dinner/ drinks think... it was just okay. I had wine... which was fine, and all,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard a lot of good things about this place, but really it is just another average bar/restaurant combo really. It looks typical on the inside, with the normal decor and paint color on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite place to hang out at on Abbott Kinney. They have a great atmosphere with great decor. Also, the food here is pretty good. Well, let me correct that statement, "the BAR food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After 9:00pm this hip bar is the epitome of Venice Beach nightlife, especially on a Sunday or Monday night. I'm addicted to their turkey burgers which come on a flying-saucer sized plate of genuine...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The name "Bar and Grill" is really quite ill-fitting for this upscale, gourmet restaurant in the middle of Venice's trendy Abbot Kinney Boulevard. We were there on a weekend, so the place was packed,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not too many places in LA have a late night menu, but Hal's is one of them, and if you are on Abbott Kinney and and start craving some french fries after those beers, Hal's is the place to go. We went...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm digging Hal's. This is the ideal place if you live in or nearby Abbot Kinney. It has that whole neighborhood vibe thing going on. I watched people come in and give a nod to the bartender or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This spot is pretty good...in the day time I would say its nore business peeps....and in the evening there are still douche bags there but not necessarily for business lunches. I went there a few...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hal's was fine. Went there for a fantastic reunion of the Operation: St. Elmo's Fire crew, which basically made it amazing. Well, it was better than fine, but I had to dock a star for the wait staff...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My lunch here was automatically amazing just because it was a reunion of brains, looks, muscles, and wild card. Aside from that, the food was pretty good too. I had the turkey burger, which was not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time on the recommendation of a friend who lives in the area. She is pretty good at separating food from atmosphere so I was expecting some pretty good kibbles. She had the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time not too long ago. Great atmosphere very crowded even on a Monday night. As a vegetarian, there were not a whole lot of options (i.e. TWO: Hal's Tofu OR Vegetable Platter)....
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with some friends to have some drinks and dinner. The bar area gets really crowded and there is really no standing room at all. We did not have a reservation but the 7 of us were able to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I attribute Hal's with having saved the last 3-5 years of my life. Not "last" as in "just happened," but last as in "final." During those last 3-5 years, I anticipate one of two possible fates --...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded on a Saturday night, valet $4. Right down the street from Lilly's and Joe's. Exactly the same as when Hal's first opened in the 90's. Black clad wait staff, good service, happening bar...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Brunch In Venice ! ! ! Homemade biscuits and corn muffins with butter & blackberry jelly. Forget about your low card diet and experience this heavenly delight but don't fill up because the huevos...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like this place. It's in my neighborhood, they have live music, it should be a good scene... but I've now eaten here twice, and both times I've left poor and disappointed. Had the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm let's see here...while Hal's is a nice location to people watch from the window seats, and the live music encourages the ambiance, I can't help but feel this place is missing something. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great vibe when you step into this place! The energy was fantastic! We arrived for dinner on a Saturday night, around 8pm-ish. We were seated right away in a booth at the back, which...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars? 4 stars? 3 stars? 4 stars?I finally had lunch at Hal's today. We've been talking about it for long enough, and the fact that I actually LIVE on abbot kinney now, cinched the deal (even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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I have never written a restaurant review but this was a must. Went to Hal's a little early on a Friday night and were seated quickly to a great booth in the back. Enjoyed the evening with good friends,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool spot. I remember dining at Hal's last time i was in LA. The decor and layout of the restaurant has an awesome contemporary feel to it. The bar area is very small but packed most with hot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Hal's has a nice champagne brunch on Sunday's. Thursday is usually the local's night. nice atmosphere
kudzu.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the LOUDEST restaurant i have ever been to. Me and my party sat up stairs where there was anything but service, It took a long time for bread, menu, food, it was all a bust. Did i mention...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it short....This place is happenin. That's right, I just used the word happenin. And it's not the 90s.It's happenin' particularly on Sunday/Monday nights when they have live jazz, but then...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was just meh. Went there for dinner Thursday night, grabbed a drink while waiting for a booth, the wait was not long (although we did have a reservation). The bartender was nice and served...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, my friends and I went to Hal's Bar & Grill for brunch last Saturday. The host (manager?) is rather friendly and humorous. However, our server wasn't all that helpful or attentative. Overall,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you live in SF or NYC, hal's is probably 3-star.if you live in hollywood, it is probably a 4-star.but if you live on the beach, it is a 5-star ...because there's no competition here!!!where else...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistent good food- great drinks and sometimes the bartenders will throw in a freebie on slow night- Make sure you tip them at least 1/2 the price of the drink. I have gotten 23 dollar glasses of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go here if you're only going to be ordering a salad. This is the kind of place you take a date and have the full experience of a 3-course meal. If you're a steak and potatoes kind of guy like I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Leila T and I ended up here for lunch yesterday after our first couple of choices were busy. From the outside, Hal's looked like a good place for a nice quiet brunch.Yeah, right! It was so loud...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A very nice, upscale bar and grill. The wedge salad is very good, and so is the turkey burger. Haven't chilled at the bar, but it looks cool. This has been a long time hang for my friends who live...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hals is a great spot for dinner and drinks, especially if you can't make up your mind on what kind of food you want to eat. They have a lot of options (for veggies too) and everything is tasty, plus...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Damn good apple pie ;-) Oh, and I saw Evan Handler there at the bar...That's about as exciting as it gets..
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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I have been to Hal's several times after work- parking is usually a pain on abbot kinney at night. I like the atmosphere at Hals- especially when they have live music. Just to go there for a drink is fine, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge fan of their Wedge Salad. I mean huge. It was the only thing I really ate during my first "trip" to LA. This is straight from their website:HAL'S WEDGE SALADsliced chicken breast, iceberg...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i can't write an extensive review about Hal's cuz i was only here for a short while but here is what I can tell you.We parked at the Brig, which has it's own parking lot, so I don't know what the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Right on Abbot Kinney, the food is awesome. I especially love their sea bass and the calamari. Street parking - no meters. They also have valet parking. Price is reasonable and the service was very good. Nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All i can say is: turkey burger caesar salad lunchtime special= memorable meal for only $12. I never really thought much of either item until I was told that it was the best in town. Now, I dream...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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I'm surprised by some recent reviews. My first time there was last week based on a friend's recommendation. I had a Thurs, 7:30 reservation. I arrived early and had a drink with my date at the bar. Crowded,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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lazy table service, food is decent but not worth the wait, had reservation waited 40 min. can't hear yourself think. Long evening with no pony Nice bar
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there by accident sort of. The manager was one of the nicest human beings I have ever met. Truly. Took great care of us. Had brunch- vegetarian eggwhite scramble - which was delicious. My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmmmduck: the food was excellent but the noise level can be a bit loud. david ordered the crab cake which was served with bbq sauce and it was surprisingly good. i started off with manuel's salad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
grilled artichokes!! what what?!?!
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving Hal's 4 stars because I love their melon martini. The squash blossom is pretty tasty too, but I can't say that I've been impressed with anything else on the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"They have jalapeno bacon. And I'll pay for your meal" Those two sentences. That's all I needed. And we were off.Oh wait, a simple backstory. My friend was taking one of her old schoolfriends out...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came on a Sunday night with my folks for my 25th birthday, and although it might not be ideal for anything intimate, it's a wonderful spot. Colorful, vibrant, live music on Sunday nights, and quite...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is deceptively big.You won't have any idea from the outside of this place. So it will be a pleasant surprise. I went here and got in on a Friday with no wait time and no reservation around...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We made reservations through Open Table and were seated promptly upon arrival. As I sat enjoying both my date and the food we were sharing, I casually watched the scene that gives Hal's much of its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only 3 stars because of the weird bar patrons. I had been coming here for years, but seriously these guys are so cliche divorcee Marina Dely Rey, I can't stand it. Great setup, but weird art on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
stellar key lime martinis, yummy pasta, mellow atmosphere. not much more to say than that. satisfying.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Manhattan [no, not Manhattan Beach], I spent too much time at Balthazar - the French bistro-to-the-stars in Soho. Balthazar, if nothing else, was a fun place to meet fun women - and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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so went to meet some friends at Hals and was a little surprised. what i thought was going to be a snotty bar and uppity restaurant turned out to be a really great place. The burger was awesome and the staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to get hit on by an antediluvian, former beatnik cum art dealer/musician/psychic/e-trader, then by all means slither up to the bar and get your sleaze on. What happened to this place?...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Hal's now since 1996 I think. I was living in NYC still, so whenever it was it was pre-1997. Although I've been dining here on and off since then, I've only been here for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stumbled on to this place after taking the new SmartCar for a test drive. First person I see when I walked in is my friend from Cafe Buna (hardly recognized him at first all clean cut). We didnt...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For those winos who whine about wine being expensive-- go on a Tuesday since it's half-price! Silly me, though, I went on a Monday. *sigh* The story of my life....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why can't I give half stars on this site? If I could, I would give Hal's 3.5/5. Hate to say it, but unless you get there at like 11 a.m., you ain't gonna get sat. And if you do, it's gonna be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a new lover. His name is Chop. Pork Chop. He doesn't drink martini's or save the world from nuclear destruction, but he does fill my stomach excellently, especially when prepared by a Mister...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointing. A boring and uninspired menu. A mediocre burger and dry turkey sandwich. Terrible mango flavored ice tea.I wish places in LA like this put as much effort into their menu as the do the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a drink while waiting for a friend and noted that everyone dining looked really satisfied. After reading the good reviews on here, two of my friends and I came back for a late dinner. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stumbled in on a Sunday evening after a show at a nearby theater (Electric Lodge) and was pleasantly surprised by LIVE JAZZ and cool cocktails. The bartenders were as attentive as they could be with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only "nice" restaurant I can take my son to (cement tables and VERY understanding staff). The food (sort of nouvelle Californian) is wonderful (brunch especially) and the wait staff are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Hal's with high expectations given all of the positive reviews here, but I found it really disappointing. First, the service was absolutely terrible. We got there a bit early and decided...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hal's is the perfect place to go to if A) you work in the Abbott Kinney area and 2) you needed a quick liquid lunch/dinner fix. I used to go to Hal's quite a bit when my boss was a lush...But alas,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hal's totally doesn't need another Yelp, but what the hell: It was open late after our show opened, they let our motley crew of drunken and exhausted actors stumble in after we got 86'd from our own...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's literally been years since I was last at Hal's, but looking for a place to meet up with a friend coming from the South Bay when I was out in Pac Pal...I thought of Venice and then Hal's. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd totally forgotten about Hal's until a friend of mine recommended we head there for dinner last night. As soon as she mentioned the place, I recalled the wonderful pizza I'd had there eons ago --...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'm the first to give this restaurant a bad review. So be it. I had heard good things about Hal's, so when I saw that it was part of Pellegrino's Dine Out Week 2006 (yeah, this happened last...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had brunch here this past weekend, and was very impressed. The menu is really nicely chosen, with some amazing salads (very creative and delicious sounding, but I was in the mood for breakfast.)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I used to come here every week, and left satisfied after a great meal and great service. That was until a couple months ago, when we had three bad encounters in a row of dodgy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Had dinner there a few nights ago and was shocked by how good it was. I'm new to the L.A. scene, but I come from a food town (yeah, philly's a work in progress, but it's got some world class restaurants). This...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have art work here that I want to steal...and a chef that I want to kidnap. Okay, enough with the felonies 'cause I doubt they serve food like this in prison.The pan roasted white sea bass in a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Up until tonight i had only gone to hal's for drinks and jazz but tonight i had the pleasure of having dinner here. The caesar salad is the best caesar salad i have ever tasted...in all its garlicy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to sum this place up based on my recent visits: great food, great drinks, crappy service. I'm between three and four stars on the place.I've had both breakfast and dinner here. Both times I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really misjudged Hal's. I think that I heard "live jazz" and "Venice stand-by" and I drove by the dark windows, I just thought it was a bit of a throwaway, maybe even sort of a dive. Totally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The dependable neighborhood standby along Abbot Kinney. You can never go wrong with Hal's...any day of the week.From Friday late night cocktails to Sunday evening dinners and jazz to all the nights...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only ever had the martinis here. But the melon martini used to be the best I've ever had. Seriously. Best ever.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i come to this cute restaurant at least every other month w/ a "standing" dinner w/ a close friend. besides that i've been three times outside of those dinners, so that in itself should be enough for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With 29 reviews already clocked in, I'll keep it brief:BEST service I've experienced in L.A. in a loooooong time.STELLAR wine list & reasonable pricesCOOL, unpretentious, un-L.A., un-Venice vibe...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best restaurant in the Venice area by far. Great energy, food, people, decor - it really has it all! It's upscale but can still go in jeans and a sweatshirt. They have a great cocktail,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Killer nice, upscale bar/restaurant in this area. Very nice marble artwork on the walls to note. Food is excellent from American cuisine but the bar scene is fun here. Lots of looky-loos and there is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend lives a couple blocks from Hal's and has always raved about it, so I was looking forward to finally checking it out. The restaurant certainly delivered - it has a nice ambience and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many times. Most of the time I order different things. I have to give them a high point because they are constantly good. I haven't had any bad experience here. Food is not fancy, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hal's is the sort of bar-restaurant that sucks you in because of the great atmosphere and fun people. Then the next thing you know you are piss drunk and need to eat. Too bad the food is fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Turkey burger really was the way to go, it had a nice hit of black pepper so be fore warned if youre not into that. although missing out on good fries for caesar it comes with is really not worth it,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to Hal's in many years, since working at a Venice special effects factory. When I worked there, Hal's was the favorite lunch and watering hole of the commercial division executives....
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my absolute favorite spots in Venice! Love the airy, loft-like atmosphere and it's in a prime location right on Abbott Kinney. The Grilled Tuna Salad is one of my favorites. Also the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My five-star review comes with one caveat: We ate here once before and it was so-so. If I were to base my review on that experience I would give Hal's a three or four-star review. But Hal's is a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
let me start by saying that if you don't try the bread pudding at hal's before you die, your life will have been lived in vain. their other offerings are also delicious, such as the beets with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This wonderful spot has a wonderful bar menu that includes my favorite, the ponzu marinated flank steak and french fries and a marvelous ceasar salad. I usually don't enjoy flank steak because it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a birthday dinner and it took them 40 minutes to seat us with a reservation. And then another 30 minutes to get our orders out. On the other hand, we had penne pasta which was really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If it's after 11 p.m. and you don't want to eat at a faux Tommys or a taco truck, the best and nicest place to eat is Hal's. They have a great bar menu.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aimlessly wandering around Abbot Kinney, trying to find a restaurant on a Sunday after 10pm is not usually a good game plan, but thankfully, we found Hal's. Of course, my friend who's got the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hal's is a bit too swanky for my style, but I'm posting 4 stars here and a review for one reason, and one reason ONLY:THE CANTALOUPE MARTINISWhen I'm on my bar crawl through Abbot Kinney, I ALWAYS...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hal's is my favorite place to take my wife to get a good meal served with some consideration for presentation. We get cocktails that are tasty, affordable, and generous. There is always a buzz in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our friends brought my husband and me to Hal's last night, and we were very pleasantly surprised. Right away I loved the energy that filled the loft-style (cement tables surrounded by large pieces of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hal's is very good but not great. Several of the other reviewers have described it perfectly. There is nothing wrong with this neighborhood bar and grill but there are just so many other amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because this is so close to my office this is where we always go for business lunches. Oh the trauma ;) The best things on Hal's menu are the amazing french fries but you got to eat them whilst they...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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This is a great place to eat or just wind down with some good friends. It has a positive atmosphere and the food is equally as good. However, I couldn't believe they didn't have filet mignon on their menu but...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great bar and grill. I have fun there every time I go. The people are nice and the staff is great. I had some great martinis there! Parking is never fun on Abbot Kinney, but it will never change....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The goods:- cool people, nice vibe- solid food (not spectacular, but good)- friendly bartendersThe bads:- noisy as all get out! It seemed busier than normal which I'm sure contributed to it. But...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently fine meals.Seasonal menu.Great bar, killer martini's, always friendly peeps.Jazz on Sundays and Mondays is fun, but loud.The grilled baby artichokes are great.The artwork is nice, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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This place has great food and good ambience. Their waitstaff is very attentive and doesn't overdo it on the up-selling. The crowd is down-to-earth, the music is good, and the prices are reasonable.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of food and service. Price was pretty good, too, considering the amount and the quality of the meals. I had lamb shank and my husband had duck, and they were both...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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I've been going to Hal's off and on for a few years, and on Friday, we made a reservation for 9:30. We got there and were told our table had people on it that had just ordered dessert, thus inferring they...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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i had the sea bass here and it was very good. Kind of a simple menu...the crowd is in their mid 30's...it was a bit expensive, but it is Abott Kinney, so what do you expect.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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This place has a great nightlife on Sundays, and Mondays. The Jazz band is wonderful, and there are plenty of people to enjoy it with. The food is good, and it's reasonably priced. What I loved most about this...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Killer atmosphere that is so hipster artsy Venice. Perfect for a drink before/after dinner around Abbot Kinney, or for above average but not fantastic food. (Liked the duck carpaccio and grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Hal's recently and while it"s a cool spot I thought the food overall was only OK at best. Nothing really stood out.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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I love this place. It's great to come to with a girlfriend to grab a glass of wine and some dinner at the bar (you have a high chance of being approached by men, but they seem to always be friendly here.) And...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Hal's. This was one of the first places I came to when I first moved to LA. The wait staff and Hosts are always so friendly and wonderful to interact with. Some of the waiters and busboys...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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I had heard good things about Hal's, so when I saw that it was part of Pellegrino's Dine Out Week, I hurried to make reservations. Unfortunately, when we got there, it turned out there had been a mix-up and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a place to chill and meet trendy hipsters while sitting at the bar listening to some good music, having your favorite drink, or maybe sitting at a table to dine with some great food?????...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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Long time patron with overdue praise. Owners on site assure quality. Great upstairs for private party and quiet atmosphere.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hal's is always busy, and bless them for it. It's super noisy and definitely a place to check people out. The menu is inconsistent, but the half chicken and burger is always good. The french fries are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hal's features Live Jazz, Sunday nights from 8-11 p.m. and Monday nights from 9 p.m.-12 a.m., with no cover charge.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Hal's since I turned 21. Hal has one amazing art collection. Seriously.Jazz Sunday and Monday nights are fun, but quieter nights lead to conversations with interesting Venice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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A neighborhood restaurant with style that takes pride in doing the little things right. May not have the biggest menu and you can probably find cheaper fare. But you wont find a place that provides such a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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This thing takes 20 min. to make, but it was the best bread pudding ever!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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i had the risotto and it was great. the place gets a little noisy so conversation can be difficult. service was okay - waiter took order then just disappeared until check time. interesting crowd so people...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2004
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The menu is hit or miss, but mostly hit. Granted, it's nothing spectacular, but fairly typical Westside LA fair. May be a bit pricey for some, though, but a decent standby for just another dinner out. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2004
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A $25 entree is an unusual splurge for us and we tend to expect a lot for that kind of money. In many ways, Hal's delivered. Rich's turkey burger was tasty if unremarkable, but the accompanying salad was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2004
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i live in venice and although there are a lot of great restaurants in this area, we always end up at hal's. it just has a great mix of somewhat moderately priced food, good drinks and a neighborhood vibe that...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2003
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What is all the hype? Hal's is mediocre at best, in every aspect. The decor is bland. The menu is limited and overpriced. The service didn't leave any lasting impression. I just don't understand.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2003
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Although the decor in the restaurant was appropriate for Abbot Kinney, I thought the place was too noisy, the service too slow, and the food way overpriced. Even as one of the cheapest entree on the menu, a 14...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2003
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Although it took awhile for them to seat us with reservations, it was worth the wait for the food. The food was awesome and the ambiance was even better. Good crowd and good decor. I would definitely go back...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2003
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Went on a Monday night. The host seemed to be bothered by us asking him for a table. He seated us anyway. We then sat for an entire 22 minutes without ANYONE coming to our table. Even after waving to several...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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Very cool NY feel. The turkey burgers are awesome! They do a great Sunday brunch. Sit upstairs if you can - much quieter. My favorite place for a drink on a weekend afternoon.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2002
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Great location on Abot Kinney makes this a great place to start after work or on a Sunday night- They have some great live music and a nice bar. crowd tends to be 30's 40's...good scene.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2002
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Hal's has a lot going for it. The decor is beautiful (including original Joni Mitchell paintings), the Monday night jazz is great and the food and drinks are tasty/strong respectively. My main problem with...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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Market fresh meat, poultry and seafood lightly grilled, baked or broiled to perfection. Executive chef Manuel Mares changes the menu seasonally but our signature dishes such as our grilled half chicken, famous...
opentable.com - user review
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