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“the taste of the south”
Hal & Mal's was conceived by brothers Hal and Malcolm White in the 1970's as a family business in downtown Jackson. The dream was implemented by Hal, Malcolm and Vivian Pigott Neill in 1985 in the (circa 1923) GM&O freight depot building where the business still operates. The multi-functional, southern-soul soaked rooms are adorned with memorabilia, local character and a stage for live music in each. The restaurant serves a steady offering of hearty regional staples with a nod toward the Gulf of Mexico and our cultural mecca of New Orleans. Between the backwoods of rural Mississippi and the brackish bayous of New Orleans, the White brothers spent their formative food and beverage years, before setting on LeFlure's Bluff to hang out their sign. Hal and Mals Restaurant was featured on Season 4 of Man vs. Wild!
I'm writing a review mainly to say that the new menu under the new owner is great. No knock on the prior ownership/menu but they have saved the best of the old while bringing in a bunch of really... Read more
Tried Hal and Mals for lunch. My wife's tuna stuffed avacado was very good. My oyster Poboy was also very good. I would have given 5 stars, but the house made chips were lacking flavor due to no... Read more
We finally made our way to the landmark of food and music and had a great lunch today. The excellent waiter Brad shared some favorites and insider choices. Elizabeth had a Spinach and Fried Oyster... Read more
Hal and Mal's
Hours
- Sun: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Mon - Sat: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Pets Allowed
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Bar
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Takeout
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Waitstaff
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Drive Through
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Private Dining
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