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Hal & Mal's

3.7 (129 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Live music

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Athina R.

Lovely experience dining at Hal and Mal's but service was a bit slow. Everyone in our group ordered po boys but I think I got the best one! I ordered the catfish po boy and it was delicious when paired with the sauce. My only complaint was that we were in a bit of a rush so the food took a minute to come out. However staff was extremely helpful and did their best to accommodate our tight schedule, which I appreciated. The inside looks like it was frozen in time. There's a lot of fun retro decorations that make it great for photos. The bathrooms were also painted but the doors were very short and close to the toilet. It was a bit awkward and would probably be challenging to use if you're over 5'5.

The Workout Room - Open Mic Night
Courtney M.

Hal & Mal's is my new spot! 5 stars for ambiance alone, particularly on Tuesday nights.. Live jazz in the restaurant and Open Mic Night in the WorkOut Room w Rita Brent. It's two different crowds, but I enjoyed both! Rita is hilarious. The acts were cool, just an overall good vibe. Cover for open mic night is $15. The place is divey and comfortable. The food is good and so are the drinks (at both bars). Love that they have a lot of Louisiana/Cajun food on the menu! They've also started a Summer Series, Hibachi in the courtyard on Thursdays.

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Larry M.

My first time inHals &Mal's, we were seated quickly and the waitress brought water for everyone. The place was kind of busy, it being a Saturday afternoon. All 6 of us were pleased with our food, I had an oyster and spinach salad that was very good.

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Annette M.

I've been to Hal and Mal's so many times over the years, but never for a meal...until yesterday. It won't be the last time! We arrived at 11am (opening time, which was just perfect, since it wasn't crowded) and were definitely hungry. I ordered the BBQ Shrimp & Grits: divine! Huge, juicy shrimp over delicious grits, all covered in a rich, buttery bbq sauce. Portions were very large, and service was phenomenal. Hal and Mal's is super laid-back, nostalgic, and fun! Make sure you check out all the quirky art, even in the bathrooms. A definite must-visit in Jackson!

The award winning red beans and rice -- 1/2 order!
Jennifer S.

Jazz night is serious, and it is seriously good! We came as a work group of 13 -- and for most of us it was our first time to the area. This is some amazing southern food with a Cajun flair. The visit was amazing!!!! An incredible menu with hints of Indian, as well (butter chicken nachos? Yes!). So many interesting dishes, and the experience was only highlighted by the great music. I only wish I were here longer to come back without a large group. The server was kind and patient, but super overworked by a huge crowd. She was still great, and we were all happy with our dishes. The food is some serious culinary dreaminess. I want to try so many other dishes based on what I saw others eating- the shrimp and grits would be my next choice after my choice of the red beans and rice (a massive portion with a half order - I still only ate a 1/3 of it). And, get the comeback sauce -- it's legit!!!!

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Tanya C.

great way to spend an evening! food and drinks were great on the patio. shout out to the bar tender and chef! all ready looking forward to hal & mals next summer series event!

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Cassandra T.

Truly enjoyed my visit to this local spot. They had a bar, table seating, and a live band on this day. It was so nice. The decor is nostalgic. I learned this place used to be a train station. The bartender was so nice and helpful. She made menu suggestions and also made really good drinks. We tried the Ouster and bones, raspberry, plantain, and Brie empanada, and the bbq shrimp and grits. Everything tasted amazing. It was all flavorful. Nothing we ate was overly seasoned. We were stuffed by the time we ended our night there. The oysters and bones were probably my favorite although the shrimp and grits were a close second. Those grits were cooked to perfection under that heap of shrimp. The prices were in line with current market rates. Appetizers were a little under $20. If you are in Jackson, MS please go by here do a meal. You will be glad you did. There is a lot of free parking in front of the restaurant.

Breakfast at Hals and Mals
Charlotte G.

The perfect place for breakfast! Food was awesome. It was on my places to go list and it did not disappoint me.

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We stopped in here for lunch one day and we were pleasantly surprised. We ordered a few apps and enjoyed them all.

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Tried this place foe the first time three months ago and still running across my mind. This place has its own feel like the old school days

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Tuesday Jazz nights is it! good music, good food, nice vibes, great people! you have to come see it for yourself!

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The happy hour (4-6:30) is solid, the food is AMAZING (try the tamale nachos!) and the staff is always so friendly.

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