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Hal's Cafe, Portland, OR

Hal's Cafe

4.2
4.2
163 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Great for craft beers
Our upscale yet comfortable Hal's Café welcomes you in, where the familiar touches of McMenamins’ signature art combine with natural light, phenomenal stained glass and an open kitchen with a view of chefs, for a sophisticated dining experience.

Breakfast and brunch feature dishes ranging from chilaquiles to brioche french toast, and fresh bakery items and espresso. Meet up for lunch and enjoy the wood-fired pizza fresh from the custom oven, or a specialty salad or Nashville hot chicken sandwich.

Dinner is a feast, with options such as roasted chicken, lamb and halibut. House-made desserts and the extensive spirits, wine, ale and craft cocktail list are pairings to any of these dining experiences. The Bloody Mary with house-pickled vegetables is highly sought-after, as is the Zeus Fizz—with house shrub syrup.

Additional information

  • Location
    303 S.W. 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97205
  • Phone number
    (503) 384-2500
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Northwest, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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Menu

Main

  • Chickpea FriesUSD 5.00

    harissa aioli

    • Wood Fired PizzaUSD 8.00

      chef's selection

      • Korean Fire Chicken WingsUSD 9.00

        gochujang, kimchi, taiwanese red sugar

        • Wood Fired Margherita PizzaUSD 8.00

          fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, roasted tomato sauce

          • Café Caesar Salad*USD 5.00

            romaine, capers, cornichons, grana padano, housemade caesar dressing, croutons

            • Truffle FriesUSD 5.00

              black garlic aioli

              • More-Rockin' Chicken SaladUSD 8.00

                arugula, harissa cucumbers, walnut, grapes, feta, lemon vinaigrette

                • Adobo Pork TacosUSD 7.00

                  pickled red onion, cilantro

                  • Housemade Falafel BurgerUSD 8.00

                    goat cheese tzatziki, aardvark hot sauce, romaine, pita

                    • Jerk Chicken PoutineUSD 8.00

                      sweet potato fries, cheese curds

                      • Classic Burger*USD 8.00

                        nw grassfed beef patty, garlic-dijon aioli, tillamook aged extra sharp white cheddar, butter lettuce, oven roasted tomato, brioche bun

                        Beverages

                          Usual Suspects

                          • Mcmenamins Ale PintUSD 5.00

                            • Mcmenamins Hard Cider PintUSD 6.00

                              Well Drinks

                              $4.75. All served with a basic mixer

                              • Evan Williams Black

                                • Bacardi Light

                                  • Gordons Gin

                                    • Monopolowa

                                      • El Jimador Blanco

                                        • Famous Grouse

                                          Mcmenamins Wine

                                          • 2015 Pinot NoirUSD 7.00

                                            • 2014 Black RabbitUSD 7.00

                                              predominantly merlot, malbec, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and petit verdot

                                              • 2015 White RabbitUSD 7.00

                                                fruit-forward and approachable predominantly pinot gris and riesling

                                                Cocktails

                                                • Mango PalomaUSD 7.00

                                                  el jimador blanco tequila, mango nectar, lime, grapefruit soda

                                                  • 12th Avenue SpritzUSD 6.00

                                                    brandy, triple sec, grenadine, orange bitters, mcmenamins blanc de noir, soda

                                                    • Zeus FizzUSD 6.00

                                                      vodka, housemade seasonal shrub syrup, club soda

                                                      • Cucumber-Infused Penney's & TonicUSD 6.00

                                                        cucumber-infused joe penney's gin, fever tree tonic water

                                                        • Moscow MuleUSD 7.00

                                                          monopolowa vodka, fresh-squeezed lime, fever tree ginger beer

                                                          • Rum CollinsUSD 7.00

                                                            dark rum, fresh-squeezed lime, burnt brown sugar-vanilla syrup, club soda

                                                            Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                            What 163 people are saying

                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                            4.2
                                                            4.2 based on all time ratings
                                                            • 4.1Food
                                                            • 4.3Service
                                                            • 4.2Ambience
                                                            • 3.1Value

                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                            Review summary

                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                            Hal's Cafe offers a "beautiful and enjoyable" dining atmosphere with attentive service. While some dishes may not suit all tastes, standout items like the "burgers and drinks were great!" Guests appreciate the fun decor and the staff's helpfulness, making it a promising spot for a pleasant meal.

                                                            163 Reviews

                                                            1. Alejandro

                                                              Barcelona1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 1 January 2025

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Amazing dinner and service. The place is beautiful and enjoyable!

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                                                            2. Nydia

                                                              Portland1 review

                                                              3.0

                                                              Dined on 21 October 2024

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 3
                                                              3. Service 4
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Service was great, food was alright, a bit on the salty side and heavy on the spices.

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                                                            3. JulieB

                                                              Seattle2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 1 July 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Sunday dinner was tasty, our service was quite attentive. I’d go again

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                                                            4. SAMANTHAF

                                                              Portland1 review

                                                              3.0

                                                              Dined on 14 February 2024

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 2
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              The food was blah, the service was the same. Not worth it!

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                                                            5. OpenTable Diner

                                                              Portland1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 9 February 2024

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              It was decorated fun and the server was great! She also answered questions about the city and where to find things.

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                                                            6. BeerSnub

                                                              Chicago7 reviews

                                                              2.0

                                                              Dined on 24 November 2023

                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                              2. Food 1
                                                              3. Service 2
                                                              4. Ambience 2
                                                              Limited over-priced menu. $40 for basic turkey dinner, $30 for a quarter of an acorn squash mixed with garbanzo beans & some vegetables. $11.50 for small bowl of apple crisp with vanilla ice cream - all sub-standard.

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                                                            7. JuliaG

                                                              Portland2 reviews

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 23 November 2023

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 5
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                              Everything was wonderful and beyond expectations.

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                                                            8. Ingo VIP

                                                              Seattle20 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              Dined on 10 July 2023

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 2
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                              Very average fair in not a great part of town And more words to make the minimum

                                                              1 person found this helpful

                                                            9. Portlander VIP

                                                              Portland43 reviews

                                                              3.0

                                                              Dined on 11 June 2023

                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                              2. Food 1
                                                              3. Service 3
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              The menu has changed since my last visit. I ordered chicken and waffles , a dish I’d had before at a different restaurant. At Zers’s Cafe, the waffles were undercooked and bitter. The chicken was over cooked and had more breading than meat. I was very disappointed. My friend had a mushroom burger and tater tots and loved them both.

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                                                            10. bozo

                                                              Portland1 review

                                                              5.0

                                                              Dined on 26 May 2023

                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                              2. Food 4
                                                              3. Service 5
                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                              I could not make the reservation as it was the wrong mcmenamins site. I was in WA and going to the one in Kalama. I could not figure out how to cancel on my cellphone. I don't think I will use OpenTable as I cannot figure out how to use it.

                                                              1 person found this helpful

                                                            FAQs

                                                            Hal's Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 384-2500.

                                                            Hal's Cafe is rated 4.2 stars by 163 OpenTable diners.

                                                            Hal's Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

                                                            Make a booking

                                                            2 people
                                                            7:00 pm
                                                            Google Map for Hal's Cafe

                                                            303 S.W. 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97205

                                                            Additional information

                                                            • Phone number
                                                              (503) 384-2500
                                                            • Price
                                                              $31 to $50
                                                            • Cuisines
                                                              Contemporary American, Northwest, Pizzeria
                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                              Brunch Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                            • Dress code
                                                              Casual Dress
                                                            • Parking details
                                                              Street Parking
                                                            • Payment Options
                                                              AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                            Gift card

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