Hal's Bar & GrillEmail Me
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1349 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291 Get Directions
Venice, CA 90291 Get Directions
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Top Sentiments among Hal's Bar & Grill Reviewers
Good burgers
Like ceasar salads
Best French Fries
Great Penne pasta
Extensive wine list
Good dinner
Great Sunday brunch
Great drinks
Good cocktail menu
Outstanding bread pudding
Customer Reviews (42)
ginny76
on Citysearch Jun 06, 2009I am happy to report that Hal's is doing so well during this economic downturn that it does not need its longstanding female customers. I love Hal's and as in line with some of the other reviews, I probably love Dennis ... (more)
EntertainmentEater
on Citysearch Mar 18, 2009I 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 Dennis, the heavy ... (more)
janet_edtaylor
on Yahoo Jan 24, 2009Noisy and crowded, yes, but this is LA and if you can't live with noisy and crowded maybe you should move? With that being said the ambiance, people and scene are what make Hal's the spot. The food is good, but pricey. ... (more)
krunoslav
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2008I 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, atmosphere was fun ... (more)
4frankie
on Citysearch Jun 28, 2008I 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 if you are ... (more)
awdemo
on Yahoo May 01, 2008After finally making it to Hal's with a date tonight I was sadly disappointed when the neighboring table spilled wine all over my leg and upper torso with a sorry excuse about catching the glass before it could have ... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 28, 2008Right 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 ... (more)
unclemitch
on Citysearch Apr 18, 2008I'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, but ... (more)
nevereatalone
on Citysearch Apr 11, 2008lazy 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 (more)
DebbieDiner
on Citysearch Feb 26, 2008Cocktails are good but if it is food you are after, avoid this place on Saturdays between 7 and 9pm. We have been twice in the past months and, despite a reservation, have had to wait an hour for a table and another hour for ... (more)
