Hal's - Buckhead

Name: Hal's - Buckhead
Address: 30 Old Ivy Road, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30342
Telephone: (404) 261-0025
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

5980 Reviews

$50 and over

Steak

Top Tags:

A restaurant that triumphs in taste over trend, Hal's is not the typical highbrow restaurant so often equated with food of this quality. It is a place of white table cloths, flowers, warm brick, & candlelight.

DRESS CODE: To ensure a quality experience for all of our guests and to meet our standard of service, our dress code will be strictly enforced. NOT ALLOWED: Beach Flip Flops & Slides, Baseball Caps, Beanies, T-Shirts (only collared-shirts allowed), Sweat Pants & Jogging Pants, Baggy Pants, Shorts with Sneakers, Sweatshirts & Hoodies, Sport Leggings, Athletic / Active Wear, Clothing that is overly exposing, Extreme Short Shorts/Dresses/Skirts.

Your comfort is our priority; however, we do not feel that overly casual attire is acceptable for our restaurant. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Thank you, Management

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(404) 261-0025

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(404) 261-0025
Website
http://www.hals.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Accommodations for both small & large parties! Optional audio/visual connections. Restaurant buy-outs are available. Please call or email for details and availability.
Private party contact
Devan Palmirotto: (404) 261-0025

Location
30 Old Ivy Road, Atlanta, GA 30342
Neighborhood
Buckhead
Parking details
Valet parking is $5. Self-park private lot also available.
Public transit
Piedmont & Habersham
Entertainment
Piano Bar featuring a wide variety of music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

100 Atlanta Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Popular dishes

Oysters Bordelaise$14.00
Oysters dusted with cornmeal, flash-fried, topped with garlic sauce
Carpaccio$16.00
Paper-thin sliced raw filet mignon, garnished with Dijonaise sauce, Parmigiana-Reggiano cheese, chopped onion, and olive oil
Shrimp Remoulade$16.00
Seasoned poached, chilled shrimp on a bed of Iceberg lettuce topped with a Creole white remoulade sauce
Fried Calamari$17.00
Sliced calamari lightly battered, flash-fried, and served with a marinara sauce
Escargot$13.00
Baked and served out of the shell in a garlic butter sauce
Mussels in White Wine Sauce$16.00
Steamed and served in the shell in a white wine, garlic, butter, and cream sauce

Soups

Louisiana Gumbo$14.00
Seafood and Andouille sausage gumbo
Lobster Bisque$14.00
True lobster bisque finished with Sherry and lobster meat

Salads

All salad dressings are made fresh daily

House Salad$13.00
Bibb and Iceberg lettuce, served with tomato, avocado, and your choice of dressing
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine lettuce topped with homemade croutons and tossed in our tangy Caesar dressing
Beef Steak Tomato and Onion Salad$12.00
Chopped tomatoes and Vidalia onions tossed in Hal's Vinaigrette
Crab Salad$25.00
Bibb lettuce, chopped onions, green olives, and jumbo lump crabmeat tossed in Hal's Vinaigrette
Hal's Chopped Salad$12.00
Chopped mixed greens, carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes, asparagus, crumbled blue cheese tossed in Hal's Vinaigrette
Veal Salad (Entrée Salad)$31.00
Crispy-fried veal scaloppini served over a bed of mixed lettuce tossed in Hal's Vinaigrette and topped with fresh Parmigiana-Reggiano

Pasta

Pasta Ascuitta$21.00
Angel hair pasta tossed with extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiana-Reggiano, and homemade marinara sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo$25.00
Fettuccine served in a Parmigiana-Reggiano cream sauce

Entrées

All entrées are served with your choice of creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, or pasta asciutta, with the exception of the Duckling, Roasted Chicken, Osso Bucco, Blackened Filet, and Pastas

Seafood

Trout Meuniere or Almandine$48.00
Speckled trout lightly battered and fried. Served with a brown butter sauce, with or without almonds
Trout with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat$53.00
Speckled trout lightly battered and fried, topped with sautéed jumbo lump crabmeat
Snapper Franchaise$48.00
Fresh Gulf red snapper prepared in a light egg batter, sautéed, and finished with a lemon beurre blanc
Snapper with Artichokes and Mushrooms$48.00
Fresh Gulf red snapper, poached in white wine, butter, artichokes, and mushrooms
Scottish Salmon Filet$38.00
Grilled, lightly brushed with a butter sauce
Swordfish Steak$38.00
Preparation options: Grilled, Classic Piccata, or Au Poivre

Veal

Veal Marsala$31.00
Sautéed in a Marsala wine and topped with fresh mushrooms
Veal Piccata$30.00
Sautéed and finished with a lemon butter sauce
Osso Bucco$46.00
Braised veal shank in an Italian red wine sauce, served with angel hair pasta

Beef, Lamb, & Poultry

Filet Mignon 12 oz.$70.00
Center-cut filet mignon grilled and finished with a butter sauce
Blackened Filet$70.00
Filet medallions, rubbed with our blackening seasoning, pan seared and served with fried onion rings
Filet Mignon au Poivre 12 oz.$70.00
Pressed in peppercorns, pan seared and served with a Cognac sauce
Prime Bone-in Ribeye 22 oz.$78.00
Grilled and finished with a butter sauce
Hal's Ribeye 20 oz.$75.00
Prime bone-in lean cut, eye of the Ribeye, finished with a butter sauce
Rack of Lamb$40.00
Roasted New Zealand Rack of Lamb rubbed with rosemary, served with a red wine and mint jelly reduction
Roasted Chicken$31.00
Oven roasted in its own juices, served over mashed potatoes and gravy
Joan's Duckling a L'Orange$33.00
Crispy Long Island duckling served with a light orange sauce, wild and white rice

What 5,980 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlanta Metro
Best Food
Atlanta Metro
Best Service
Atlanta Metro
Steak
Atlanta
Best Overall
Atlanta
Best Food
Atlanta
Best Service
Atlanta
Steak

Sort by

JT
JuliaT
Atlanta Metro
124 reviews
vip
5.0
124 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Good tasty food , good service. Very dark ambiance
CA
CherylA
Orlando
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Visited Hal’s for a celebration dinner and we were seated on the porch. There was a large table next to us, and the people were yelling to be heard. We could not carry on a conversation at our own table because it was just too loud. Outside of that, Bobby did an amazing job! The food was outstanding as always! Carpaccio, oysters, filet and veal. Also Howie the magician was really good! Will be back!
DH
DemontaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Bobby was great. Food was great. My newly pronounced girlfriend enjoyed every bit of the date. We'll be back again to try to out drinks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience5
Took girlfriend to Hal’s for our anniversary and usually it is fantastic and yummy favorite steakhouse in the city. But last night we had mussels and steaks and both of us have been extremely sick from the time we got home. Food was delicious while eating but the sickness has continued on to the next day. Hope that it is a one time ordeal since we both have been to Hal’s tons of times and enjoy the food every time we’ve been.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience.
RW
RobertW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food! The NY Strip special with garlic butter sauce was cooked to perfection! The chargrilled oysters were THE best I've had and probably some of the biggest! We will def be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I ordered the ribeye, truffle Mac & cheese it was amazing.
BJ
BrendaJ
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Returned to find at one of my all time favorites. I hadn't been since before the pandemic and was pleasantly delighted that the service, ambience and cuisine was of the same quality and caliber as previously. Highly recommend. The servers are top notch professionals who who ensure every part of your experience is excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. Was my birthday and they gave me a delicious dessert!
S
Shashaga
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great server who ensured a very nice experience. Food was high quality and delicious. Will definitely be back.
g
greatfooddatenight
Atlanta Metro
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food and service from Francis were exceptional. One of the best steaks I have ever had. We have been three times in the last year and each time has been outstanding
EM
ErnieM
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Only reason we can't give 5 stars is we only did drinks and appetizers Great service and ambiance
JD
JoeDirt
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience2
The overall dinner was good but the appetizers were not season well. The place is a little tooo dark had to use phone to see the menu.
t
timbo
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another super awesome steak dinner! Not cheap but worth spoiling yourself every once in a while.
ZS
ZachS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This has always been, and continues to be my favorite steakhouse I have ever been to. Will keep going back!
BQ
BrookeQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, amazing service! Love the NY strip and truffle mac and cheese!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was AMAZING! Great time with friends too!
KC
KerryC
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A all around great restaurant and very good and professional service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fabulous Mother’s Day celebration! As always, Hal’s always provides the most incredible cuisine, and my favorites are the grilled oysters, the fried oysters (appetizers), the escargot, and the Filet Oscar with hollandaise. My 86 year old mother, my husbands parents and two of our three young adult daughters all loved Hal’s as well.
MS
MrSpencer
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
The male host with the accent lacks any kind of empathy and acts like his last name is Hal. Which I'm sure if it was he'd have a better disposition. The bartender can't make a proper cocktail to save her life. It was all gasoline. Might as well ordered a shot of fireball.
LB
LinB
Atlanta Metro
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
It was not worth the cost; should have done Bones. We ordered a seafood dish per the waiter's recommendation. WAs later informed that the fish was not available. A couple was seated after us , the dish was then available. Ordered a cocktail...had to remind waiter it had been served. Our main meal consisted of a fish & backfin crab. It looked ugly as well as the taste. We did not finish our meal. The environment just was not conducive for a Mother's Day event. We absolutely love fine dining; Hal's was not it...
RS
RoSho
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive staff and superb 👌 food! Will definitely return and recommend
OF
OneofourFaves
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hal's is top 3 in our list of favorite restaurants in Atlanta. We love it and have never had a bad experience or meal. We would highly recommend it.
PM
PaulM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience1
Overall the beat steak I have ever had. A little pricey, butbforntheboccasion I didn't care. I donthink there should be better lighting as we dined in the evening and the menu was very hard to read. Or server was on point. I never waited for water or to see him come around.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
we loved the service,food, and atmosphere. the server was very informative and helpful with whatever questions we had. the food was amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hal’s is the BEST steakhouse in Atlanta. They are top notch from the time you pull in and valet to when you sit down to eat to when they open the door to your vehicle when leaving.
PP
PattyP
Atlanta Metro
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first time eating at Hal’s and we will return! We ate upstairs, and we would request that location again; it is much quieter, sunlight-filled, and smoke-free. Our server, Francis, was delightful, helpful, and a true professional. He and his team of servers took flawless and excellent care of us! We will request Francis again. We appreciated the ranges of choices on Hal’s menu. We were not hungry enough for a steak dinner, and ordered pasta and Veal Marsala instead. Both entrees were reasonably priced and perfectly prepared and presented. We had a lovely experience at Hal’s!
DW
DanW
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food and service were tops, table and noise not so great. We were seated upstairs at table for 2 next to the wall, other tables were much too close making it difficult to sit down. Felt like we were penned in, and difficult for waitstaff to get access. Have been going to Hal’s for special dinners for more than 10 years, next time I call and talk to a person when making the reservation
MF
MelissaF
Las Vegas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was even better than the food, and the food was excellent!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience1
My steak was really good. I was disappointed in the quality of the drinks (no cocktails on the menu) and they allow smoking. I couldn’t enjoy my meal because of all the cigar smoke
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was just perfect. I had a ribeye steak with lobster tail.
TC
TimC
Atlanta Metro
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary Fabulous as always Service. Character. Attention to the little details spot on
LS
LaShaundaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I'm so glad I chose Hal's for my 40th birthday dinner. It was perfect. Great food and experience over all. I can't wait to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bone-in filet was amazing! Overall an amazing restaurant!
v
valeriew
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall2food5service5ambience1
the noise was "over the top". Could not carry on a conversation. Would never come back due to this....it ruined our evening
G
Guido
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Overall, the dinner was very good. Meat was cooked perfectly and the sides were very good. The only issue I had with dinner is that the Beefsteak tomato salad is now cut up into tiny pieces like Pico de Gallo. The waiter did warn me, but I said what the heck, I'll try it. Very disappointing and they really need to go back to the traditional way of serving this salad. It really was like eating Pico de Gallo without the cilantro.
M
Mike
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Don’t ever change! Food,drinks, service are top notch.
PD
PaulD
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place with my hot date, food truly amazing ever item we had can't wait for the return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
36 reviews
vip
2.0
36 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience1
This was our first time returning to Hal's since their failed inspection several years ago. We were seated upstairs next to a party of 12, and constantly had servers & patrons bumping into our chairs. Our server didn't help the experience as he was nowhere to be found. Our steaks arrived cold & with the wrong sides. With so many other great steakhouses in Atlanta, we will not be returning.
S
Scott
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Unique and rewarding experience, great service and excellent food

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Hal's - Buckhead offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 261-0025.

Hal's - Buckhead is rated 4.8 stars by 5980 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(404) 261-0025

30 Old Ivy Road, Atlanta, GA 30342

Additional information

Neighborhood
Buckhead
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is $5. Self-park private lot also available.
Public transit
Piedmont & Habersham
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Piano Bar featuring a wide variety of music.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hals.net/
Phone number
(404) 261-0025
Private party facilities
Accommodations for both small & large parties! Optional audio/visual connections. Restaurant buy-outs are available. Please call or email for details and availability.
Private party contact
Devan Palmirotto: (404) 261-0025

Featured in

100 Atlanta Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Hal's - Buckhead

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Additional information

100 Atlanta Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Filet Mignon au Poivre 12 oz

Swordfish Steak

Brussels

Appetizers

Oysters Bordelaise$14.00

Carpaccio$16.00

Shrimp Remoulade$16.00

Fried Calamari$17.00

Escargot$13.00

Mussels in White Wine Sauce$16.00

Soups

Louisiana Gumbo$14.00

Lobster Bisque$14.00

Salads

House Salad$13.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Beef Steak Tomato and Onion Salad$12.00

Crab Salad$25.00

Hal's Chopped Salad$12.00

Veal Salad (Entrée Salad)$31.00

Pasta

Pasta Ascuitta$21.00

Fettuccine Alfredo$25.00

Entrées

Seafood

Trout Meuniere or Almandine$48.00

Trout with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat$53.00

Snapper Franchaise$48.00

Snapper with Artichokes and Mushrooms$48.00

Scottish Salmon Filet$38.00

Swordfish Steak$38.00

Veal

Veal Marsala$31.00

Veal Piccata$30.00

Osso Bucco$46.00

Beef, Lamb, & Poultry

Filet Mignon 12 oz.$70.00

Blackened Filet$70.00

Filet Mignon au Poivre 12 oz.$70.00

Prime Bone-in Ribeye 22 oz.$78.00

Hal's Ribeye 20 oz.$75.00

Rack of Lamb$40.00

Roasted Chicken$31.00

Joan's Duckling a L'Orange$33.00

Featured Items

Asparagus$12.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$12.00

Onion Rings$12.00

Sautéed Onions$12.00

Crabmeat$21.00

Creamed Spinach$11.00

Brabant Potatoes$10.00

Brabant with Blue Cheese$12.00

Brabant with Garlic Butter$11.00

White Truffle Macaroni and Cheese$13.00

Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta$13.00

Mashed Potatoes$11.00

Lyonnaise Potatoes$11.00

Sautéed Spinach$11.00

Steamed Broccoli$13.00

Shrimp$13.00

Pasta Asciutta$11.00

Brussels$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Sort by

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Hal's - Buckhead offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Hal's - Buckhead restaurant rated?

Is Hal's - Buckhead currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation