Don Hall's Prime Rib

My mom and I stopped here for an early lunch, they were just switching over from the breakfast menu. We were seated in a booth, in a not-too crowded dining room. But not so empty that it was awkward either. Just right, really, with a few groups that were definitely regulars. Our friendly waitress was well seasoned and knew what we would want before we had to ask. We both got the Sizzlin Cobb Salad, mine with ranch and hers with poppy seed. I have to say it was one of the best salads I've had in a long time. First off it was huge. It also came with 2 garlic breadsticks what were warmed. Amazing. The salad had plenty of bacon, chicken and boiled egg. Lots of tomato and almonds too. The iceberg was cold and fresh. I liked that the dressing came on the side, and I could use the cute little individual pitcher to pour on the amount I wanted. We also shared some onion rings, which were very tasty. Overall, a good place for a quick lunch that isn't fast food. I'm sure we will be back.

Was looking for a restaurant that wasn't fast food but not super expensive either. The menu offered many items that were less than $20 per plate. I ordered a large dinner salad containing lettuce, mandarin oranges, cucumbers and a grilled chicken breast. It was served with some roasted potato wedges and a bread stick. The honey lemon dressing was the perfect topping. My husband ordered liver and onions, one of his favorites, and had a choice of sides were onion rings, cole slaw. The service was good and our bill was a pleasant change. This is an older Halls restaurant, across from the hospital, not fancy but for a decent meal with good service it is a good choice.

We love going here - food is good, staff is so nice, and the prices are great. I love the prime rib while the husband loves to order the liver and onions. It's nostalgic, home-cooked food at a great price and a casual ambiance.

Heard about the fried chicken. Ordered it for lunch. It was average a bit tough. Mashed potatoes were a box mix and the gravy wasn't homemade. Just an OK meal. I would try the restaurant again yet another entree.

Prices at this one are higher than the regular Hall's prices I remember. Everything is going up. Maybe this Hall's will stick around. The seniors must be paying these prices at this spot. Them cheap good old fashioned deals are no longer profitable these days. No sir. Food here is pretty good. Good greasy spoon food. I love them cottage fries, Chicago burgers ,hold the mushrooms and don't grill them onions, slap some cheese on it and a little bacon and we got something. Ok grill them onions what the huck right. Love Hall's no longer old fashionably priced though. Not at all. No more $2.25 big buster deals, nope they nipped that in the bud! I think Bud Hall did it. The big Buster will run you $4.25 these days, yeah just for one Big Buster. A Chicago burger platter will run you $10.95 that's with cottage fries, fries or cold slaw. I remember back when it was like $7.50. Yeah what a time. A Reuben will set you back $7.95 just for the sandwich a platter add on will be $2.99 with them fries or Cold slaw. Onion rings $1.75 more. Onion rings? A prime rib sandwich half pounder will set you back $16.50. I remember when they were $8.95, oh do I remember! Man time is flying kids. Inflation and the economy is roughing up the classic prices big time. The food is still good ole greasy spoon with them flavors the seniors just love. I love them to! I like that old Hall's Recipe. They haven't went down hill to much. Prices are high. I can go anywhere for these prices damn near. Inflation man! setting in isn't it. Crazy. Good food though. Greasy as I can remember it. I'm going to cracker barrel for breakfast! The heck with all this.

Restaurant reviewThis is one of those restaurants that jump back a few decades into the past to a bygone era of low prices and no-frills staff. I have been here twice and I can honestly say that the prices are amazing for 2019. Where else can you get a prime rib dinner 10 for 15 dollars or a filet mignon meal for 12 dollars. Now is this going to be Ruth Chris, of course not, but if you go in with the right expectations you won't be disappointed. They have a large parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. You can't miss the iconic sign with the real name of the restaurant "Hall's State St Prime Rib". Both times I have gone for the prime rib and I would say that the quality of the prime rib is better than any buffet I have been to but not at the level of Lawry's in Chicago. The wait staff is prompt and very friendly. The prime rib meal came with hot dinner rolls and some sort of texas toast without the garlic flavor. The main attraction was the prime rib which was cooked to medium-rare perfectly. There wasn't too much seasoning unfortunately to it so the horseradish sauce was utilized liberally. Meat was tender and juicy, however, the color was slightly pale compared to other medium rare prime rib I had in the past. The mac and cheese side is an A+ for not being the Kraft variety and you can't go wrong with a baked potato with sour cream. Overall for the price you pay it is a great experience.Pros: super low prices, ample parking, friendly staff, no significant waitCons: the ambiance throws you back to the 70s, given that it is not in the city there are flies sometimes bothering you during your mealHidden deals:Daily specials on the board when you walk in. Seniors have a special meal menu as well. Super cheap prime rib for lunch or dinner!

I work at the VA hospital just down the road and order nearly twice a week. omelettes recently have been amazing. I only get sausage and cheese omelettes and lately I've noticed they are white and yellow so I know they aren't premixing they eggs which is great and my on complaint is sometines I get them and the sausage is cut up links, sometimes it's cut up patties, and sometimes it's crumble sausage. the patties and crumble sausage are good the cut up links are not my favorite but I'll still eat them. I wish there was an ala cart for just an omelet as I'm on a carnivore diet and if I could get a sausage and cheese omelet for 8 or 9$ in stead of 11 that would be nice. especially since I order 2 and don't want the hashbrowns or fruit.

Most of the menu items are really good. Just DO NOT order the grilled chicken breasts! I've tried them several times and they are so tough that the steak knife barely makes the cut, unbelievable! The management has been notified, but nothing has changed. Other items are delicious!

My wife and I went for prime rib a couple of Saturdays ago. The host was standing there sneezing and sniffing, then getting the silverware. The waitress never mentioned the special of the day. When the prime rib was brought out, it was cold, and I had to go find the waitress to get it reheated. The prime rib wasn't all that either. Price wasn't bad but not really worth it.

I have no issues with the food or the service. My issue is with the seating. The booths in the restaurant, are in dire need of refurbishing. The booths are like sitting on 2x4 lumber. Zero padding in the seats. Other than that Halls has been a staple in the 05 neighborhood for many years.