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    Hal & Mal's

    3.8 (133 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    HAL & MAL'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Loud
    Divey
    Casual

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    Nicardi C.

    I've been coming here for years when I'm in Jackson. Colorful place, great staff and wonderful live music. The food is delicious and I enjoyed the flavor. My only suggestion for this long standing business is to upgrade their chairs/booth because they are falling apart, and look worn/dirty. Ill be back next time I'm in the sip!

    Redfish with shrimp, heirloom tomatoes and topped with balsamic vinaigrette pearls.

    Great place to have a late lunch! The fish app was delicious and me and my husband shared the redfish special and really enjoy it, especially the balsamic vinaigrette pearls they put on top. The sides are very good as well. We got a baked potato which was fluffy inside , fried okra and a side salad (homemade ranch..yummy). Our kids got fried chicken tenders and cheeseburger and they all cleaned their plates so I think they really enjoyed it. We love the laid back atmosphere and the service was excellent. It's the definition of a dive.

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    Richard B.

    Great red beans and rice - 1/2 portion is plenty ! Had a fried chicken cat head biscuit also good Excellent French fries - hot and well seasoned. Also tried the gumbo - also good. Great atmosphere and service Enjoyed it

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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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    Hal & Mals feels like home. Best venue for live music, wonderful food menu and some of the best bartenders in town!

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    14 years ago

    The food overpriced. The music sucks. And the air stinks. Not goin here again.

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    11 years ago

    Good food. We split a Caesar salad and an open face roast beef sandwich and it was plenty of food. Decent beer selection.

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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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