Hal's The Steakhouse

Business partners flew in for two days meetings and as the grand finale, I took them to Hal's. This is by far one of my fave steakhouses and I was glad to share it with them.Great place to go for an after work drink, business dinner, or even date night. Although, it can be very crowded at times, the food and service more than make up for it!

So, I went to Hal's, the steakhouse, yesterday evening for my first time. I'd like to consider myself a steakhouse connoisseur, and so I was excited to try out Hal's, coming from the airport after a long work trip and work week. However, I was disappointed. When I walked through the door, I found the first seat I could at the downstairs bar after first going upstairs and encountering a bartender, who seemed to be in a very intimate conversation one-on-one with a guest, and who didn't even acknowledge me. So, I squeezed my way in between two gentlemen to find a seat for the evening. It took about five minutes before I was finally acknowledged by a young woman who had her hair flipped back with blonde streaks in the front and a different color in the back. This tall girl, which, mind you, the bar servers have no diversity. They're all white, blonde women only, and they're dressed pretty sleazy, in my opinion, for an upscale steakhouse. The menu also has Cajun and New Orleans flavors. That kind of threw me off. Somewhat excited, but it just seemed strange, and the prices were astronomical. I ordered the lamb from the menu, and I told the woman who was serving me I was allergic to cheese, but she insisted that I get the mashed potatoes with cheese in it, because it came with them. There were no other alternatives that I could swap out for free, supposedly. So, I had a waste of mashed potatoes, because I couldn't eat it. Additionally, after ordering two drinks, I started to make friends with my neighbor, who told me that he comes to the bar regularly, and he had a very interesting drink, which he insisted the bartender make me one. I asked the bartender to make me the drink. She brought it back. As soon as she put it down and turned around, the drink spilled over, and more than half spilled out. In most bars and establishments, they would have said, I'm sorry you spilled your drink. Let me make you a new one for free. Instead, she first told us that she wouldn't make us a new drink for me to try, because she didn't have an open bottle of the vanilla liquor. But after the gentleman next to me continued to insist, considering this is an upscale restaurant that receives thousands of dollars daily, they should be able to open a bottle for a first-time guest in order to make the drink that they are requesting. So, long behold, she makes the drink, but demanded that one of us share who was going to pay her for this new drink. Luckily, the gentleman offered to pay for my drink, though. The waitress should have offered it for free. I did not get a warm vibe in there. Again, like I mentioned, it's all white girls, and they probably couldn't relate to a successful Black woman sitting at the bar. But I won't be there again, because I like to be treated special, especially when I spend over $200 for a solo dinner.I'll pass

I finally decided to give this Atlanta classic a try. I came on a random week night. They have no parking lot so valet is mandatory which was a bit annoying but I didn't want to take a chance on my car being towed for parking next door so I conceded and did valet. I sat at the downstairs bar. It was early so there were only a few other smoking cigars. The bar was a nice work station for the early evening. Eventually the place began to liven up and there was a piano player. I ordered salmon and a cesar salad. The salad was tasty and the piece of salmon was huge. However, the salmon lacked flavor so I had to request some sauce for it.The bartenders were nice and constantly checked on me.I would go back but I might try a steak and some of the other dishes they're known for.

Hal's has my heart (and my belly!) we couldn't decide what we loved more the food or the service. The waiter we had was just phenomenal in making recommendations. And the steaks were to die for. Flavor was on 10, and cooked perfectly to Medium. Very low light, moody vibe for date night or small family dinner.

Date night was such a wonderful experience! Hal's has a very warm, cozy atmosphere. We actually went to the movies first, and ended up finishing well before our reservation. We decided to go to the restaurant early and just to see if they would accommodate us. And wouldn't you know, they did so within a matter of 20 minutes. In mind you we were about an hour and 15 minutes early. So I greatly appreciated that.The staff was absolutely warm, welcoming, very attentive, and courteous. They even had a lot of musician playing on the ivories, which was a really really nice touch. I enjoyed that. He had a really good playlist of songs that catered to all. And the food, it was very very good, our steak was perfectly seasoned perfectly cooked and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The spinach was delicious as well, but , we weren't impressed with the salad nor were we impressed with the grilled asparagus. They were very basic. But everything else was really good!

Hal's one of the best steaks in town! They roast their ribeyes just right! I added lump crab meat to mine, which made it Jasper. The brussels sprouts were roasted just right, mashed potatoes may have had a little too much cheese, spinach was a little too milky, and asparagus probably could've been seared a little longer.the highlight for me was always the lobster and crab appetizer. The grilled oysters were nothing special. The desserts, especially the cheesecake, or some of the best outside of New York City!Most notable was the excellent service! It can't get a little loud inside, especially with the music turned up, and depending on where you are sitting, it can get a little cold because of the ventilation system. Definitely would come back again just for the steak or crab and lobster appetizer!

Hals truly delivered an exceptional evening, and it all began with the attentive service of our host, Phillip (who, incidentally, bears a striking resemblance to Chris Pratt).We embarked on a delightful wine journey under Phillip's guidance, as he deftly tailored our selections to our preferences, making each glass a new discovery.The A5 wagyu beef sampler was a highlight--four ounces of sheer indulgence that practically dissolved on the tongue. It was a challenge to resist ordering seconds (or thirds) of this heavenly creation.Next up were the escargot, a garlicky, buttery delight that set the tone for the feast to come. Alongside, we sampled oysters that were fresh, briny, and a perfect precursor to the evening's festivities.Our main courses were a carnivore's dream lineup: cowboy steaks, a tender filet, and sides that were just as memorable, crispy brussels sprouts and delicious potatoes. In conclusion, Hals offers an exceptional dining experience that balances superb service with culinary artistry. If you find yourself craving an unforgettable night filled with outstanding wines, succulent meats, and a touch of unexpected delight, look no further than Hals. You'll leave with a satisfied palate and a desire to return for more.

I attended a dinner at this restaurant with a group of over 10 people. We were seated 45 minutes after our reservation was set for. Our table was on the second story right in front of the stairs and the elevator, which was extremely distracting and bright during the meal. Height of this experience was the appetizers. Escargot was great and the fried lobster appetizer was very good. I found my husband's steak to be a little tough for my liking. I think there are better steak houses in the city and better service elsewhere for the price.

Excellent service, food quality and ambience. Only valet parking, and need reservation. High-end place for special dinners. Went on a working day but the place was completely full. Appetizers were super great - oyster bordelaise, escargot, lobster lighted tower, fried calamari Entree - Scottish Atlantic Salmon fillet - cooked with perfection along with Cesar salad, could hear yummy ooo's on prime bone-in ribeye with lobster tail Fresh squeezed orange juice was refreshing. Side dishes - super super good - Brussels sprouts, lobster Mac and cheese, Brabant potato's, sautéed mushrooms.

This is probably my least favorite steakhouse in Atlanta. The steaks just aren't good because the flavor and quality just isn't there. I much prefer Bones, Chops, and Kevin Rathbun's. In addition to our steaks, we ordered the chargrilled oysters, and they were awful. They had chewy cheese melted over what seemed liked baked oysters- they were terrible. My silverware also wasn't clean...and we were seated upstairs in the "patio" area next to a large group of about 20 that were there for a celebration. It just wasn't what I expected from this steakhouse.