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Henry's Hat
Category: Restaurants American (New) American (New) [Edit]
3413 Cahuenga Blvd WLos Angeles, CA 90068
Neighborhood: Hollywood
(323) 512-2500
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm
Fri 4 pm - 12 am
Sat 10:30 am - 12 am
Sun 9:30 am - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
348 reviews for Henry's Hat
Review Highlights
"What makes this place awesome is the board games."
(in 89 reviews)
"strawberry basil gimlet and a mushroom pizza."
(in 17 reviews)
"Mac and Cheese and corndogs were tops if memory serves."
(in 61 reviews)
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348 reviews in English
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Review from Laurie W.
Los Angeles, CA
1/30/2012
Good Food + Fun Games = Great Times
I have been here twice and both times I ordered the black and blue burger. It's that good! For sides, I've tried the Brussels sprouts and fries. Both are excellent. The fries are perfectly cooked. They're crunchy on the outside, but fluffy on the inside. The sprouts are perfectly seasoned. For dessert I have gotten the S'mores. They are really fun to make and eat. I love the homemade graham crackers. The food is wonderful! I have no complaints.
I love that this place has a menu of games that you can use for free. The first time I visited, my husband and I played Jenga and Connect Four. I recently came back with a large group and we played Taboo. That was so much fun!!
If you get here after 7, it gets pretty busy and you may have to sit outside. The good news is that they have heat lamps to help keep you warm. I have enjoyed both of my experiences here and look forward to coming back. Maybe next time I'll try something new! -
Review from Lucy R.
Altadena, CA
1/27/2012 1 Check-in Here
Let me start w/ something positive. I digged the board games that were availble to play, we played scattergories .. that game is always a blast.. I also enjoyed the dessert. We had an order of smores.. Enough for 4 people... It's build your own w/ a plate of grahm crackers, chocolate and roast your own marshmallows over a mini flame that was brought to the table. Aside from the little light at the end of our meal the rest of our meal and experiance was dissapointing.. At first glance the menu looks great.. prices are right in line for the same style of food in the local area... Our table ordered:
Prosciutto
Hank's Burger
Meatloaf
Mac and Cheese
Smores
Prosciutto was decent, the waitress didn't know what kind, if I had to guess, it tasted close to a domestic san danielle... served w/ Cheese, pesto and grilled sourdough.. The menu also says marinated olives, but they did not have any available.. The waitres grabbed some from the bar for me to substitute.. I have to give props to the waitress for thinking on her toes, I could tell she was a little embarrassed about what was coming out of the kitchen that night...
Mac and Cheese w/ Ham... Extremely bland, and gritty.. 7 cheeses according to the menu, tasted closer to velvetta.... and the Ham didnt make it into the dish...
Meatloaf, aside from being greasy was the best thing on our table flavor wise.. It didnt look good though... it was served in pile form... umm.. a pile of meat just never sounds good.
the burger .. meh... nothing else to add...
Aside from the food, at one point during the night a member of my party sliced his lip open on the glass his beer was served in.. good times.. the manager apologized and let him know that his beer was on the house... thanks for not making me pay for the beer full of blood...
The place is casual, and not a bad spot to come and watch the game and have a drink (check your glasses).. but I would recommend eating somewhere else........ -
Review from Tim E.
Burbank, CA
1/25/2012
Wasn't sure what to expect coming here, from what I had read it seemed to be a fun, casual place. Upon arrival, I found myself in a cramped, dark space where the hostess couldn't even hear me telling her my name for the reservation while several people squeezed between us to attend a special event being held in a curtained-off room (from what I could see through the curtain, it was some production staff viewing party to watch some low-budget cable TV show that was to air at 8pm that night).
Once the smiling, polite hostess (who also doubled as our waitress) finally understood that we had a reservation, we were instantly seated and presented with the slim dinner menu. Like others have mentioned, there are gaming options that we weren't initially made aware of, but the place was so crowded (on a Tuesday night?!?) I was a little afraid that if I got up to go get one, I'd never be able to find my way back! Our "hostress" was actually very friendly, but I only observed about four extremely overworked staff members the whole time we were there (I saw one waiter working the tables behind me, the tables outside AND the special party in the other room), so there wasn't a lot of personalized service.. not to mention the completely overwhelmed valet attendant, who seemed ill-prepared to handle the volume of vehicles coming and going from the tiny, haphazardly-paved lot.
At this point I would have probably given the place a 3 star rating considering what was probably an unusually busy night, but what really did them in was the FOOD. I ordered a $15 burger well-done and requested they hold the jalapenos, and received a dark pink burger with jalapenos. My dinner companion was completely unimpressed by the oily chips and salsa appetizer and his doughy fish and chips with "the worst fries I've ever tasted." I didn't find my meal to be horrible.. in fact, the upgrade from a side of fries to their macaroni and cheese was probably the best decision I could have made.. but nothing was remotely flavorful or memorable.
Overall, the experience was nothing to write home about.. the only thing I can imagine being worse than having to eat here again would be having to work here! -
Review from Nelson F.
Culver City, CA
I thought it was pretty standard for gastropub food but more on the pricey side. Went there for brunch, but wasn't really wowed by anything in particular. We had steak and eggs and Fish tacos, but it just seemed like diner food. Thought the menu was actually pretty limited for brunch. They did offer bottomless mimosas and sangaria, but didn't order. The food itself was ok, simply memorable and expected better.
Service was very good though, with attentive waitresses who came by to check on us. Unfortunately we sat next to the big screen tv which has a wii hooked up to it, and children were screaming while playing so it made conversation difficult. Where were the parents? Fortunately the waitress came over and told them they had to keep it down.
Overall brunch is decent but kinda far to drive out from the westside. I may come back for happy hour, since I work nearby and see if it's different. There wasn't anything wrong with the place, just didn't think the food quality was that amazing for gastropub fare. -
Review from Hanie B.
Studio City, CA
1/14/2012
It's a small place, parking suck but the food is yummy :) I really like the Baja Fish Taco n the happy hour.
Listed in: Happy Hour
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Review from Kaori T.
12/21/2011
I would only come here if you happen to stumble upon one of their groovy 50% deals, otherwise -- Don't really think it's worth the dinero.
I would say that this would be a fun spot for a happy hour... Lots of drinks, pretty tasty appetizers, and a pretty nifty ambiance to boot.
I would say that Henry's sister location (Luna Park), are identical except for the scenery. At Henry's it's a little more laid back as you can play games, and I think it could be a fun spot if you want to make it happen. -
Review from S Y.
Los Angeles, CA
12/21/2011
FOOD: 2
SERVICE: 2
ANOTHER sub-par placed hyped up by the Yelp hipster crowd! And I'm telling you, don't believe the hype!
It was my first time at this place, so I didn't know about the boardgame/Wii options and our waitress never made any mention of them anyways. We kind of noticed on our own and went over to get a game, but we were the only ones at the restaurant to do so. Our waitress was kind of snotty, stuck up, and in a rush. Nobody else seemed to be playing any games, so the restaurant ended up being just like any other dull restaurant. I went in expecting a much more lively, fun spot!
I ordered the ALL-AMERICAN BURGER, which was $14. I wouldn't mind paying that at all if the burger had been ANY good! It wasn't horrible, but I certainly wouldn't go back to have it again, it was just bland and dry. MANY fast food places have far better burgers. The spicy wings were good, but that burger was completely "bleh."
I was pretty disappointed after reading all these positive reviews! It wasn't a complete disaster, but I won't be back. -
Review from Eugene N.
12/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Henry's Hat is pretty amazing! We came here for Sunday brunch and it's like a guy's football headquarters (considering that the NFL is in season of course). They have a TV at every side of the restaurant so I was able to pick and choose which game to watch (perfect for fantasy football considerations). The service was excellent, never was my glass of bottomless mimosa empty while I was enjoying the games.
I ordered the French Linebacker(??) not completely sure what it was called, but it had a French in front of it, it's basically a better version of the Denny's Grand Slam but with French toast... hence the "French." I pretty much ordered it because the waitress said it was the biggest dish and most filling. Though I didn't get full off of it, I was able top my appetite off with the complimentary cereal they serve while you wait for your dish.
Overall, the service was excellent and so was the food. On top of that.... a TV on every side of the room is definitely worth the visit to Henry's Hat. Highly suggest this place! -
Review from Sabrina M.
Sherman Oaks, CA
1/15/2012
Awesome place for games and bottomless mimosas!
Cool thing is if you subscribe to their text messages, they will text you every once in a while with a code for 50% off the bill! Its great.
Oh and they have good service. -
Review from Cire H.
Irvine, CA
1/18/2012
Great French Fries, Great Mac & Cheese, great Steak Cobb Salad, only gave 4 stars because the Coffee was cold even after we asked to heat it up.
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Review from Derek J.
Burbank, CA
11/18/2011
Waitress messed up our order 3 different ways. We ate it anyway. I have seen the movie "Waiting"! It was WAY over priced! 2 burgers for 40 bucks? 2 cows don't cost that much! My burger was so boring I almost tossed it on the floor and hopes it would pick up some flavor and don't get me started on the salted rocks they call fries. Now I need some dental work!
Save your money. Save your teeth. Save your tastebuds.
The End. -
Review from Kelly C.
Los Angeles, CA
1/19/2012
Friends and I went to Henry's Hat only once. I gave it 3 stars to be fair, the food is ok, nothing to write home about and the place is fun. What I didn't like about it is that you have to get your own beverage refills . This is done by going up to the bar. The first refill trip to the bar the bar tender was too busy talking to another waitress to notice anyone behind her. Second trip the bar area was so full it took 5 minutes to get a refill by that time my meal was cold. Maybe I'm spoiled but if Im going out to eat I want to be waited on. I can serve myself at home..... But again to be fair the food is decent and the place is fun the rest you'll have to judge.
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Review from Amy P.
Henry's Hat is the sister restaurant of Luna Park. Like Luna Park, Henry's Hat offers great deals if you follow them on Twitter or if you get yourself on their email list.
This is a casual place slightly off the beaten path where "The Valley" meets Hollywood; where you can get decent food, decent service, and decent drinks. Furnished with a big long bar to satisfy your thirst and a variety of board games to entertain your visit, Henry's Hat aims to please. -
Review from LAURA W.
Encino, CA
Updated - 1/17/2012
This Place never seems to amaze me! My husband and I love it here. We have had everything from the Salmon and Steak frites to the Pizza and beer. DELISH! The service here is fantastic from start to finish, and the atmosphere is right on! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS PLACE!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/24/2011
We love the pizza and beer. We haven't tried other menu items, but everything looked tasty coming… Read more »
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Review from Donna G.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 11/17/2011
Went there for Happy Hour with friends. I got a strawberry basil vodka gimlet which was totally delicious .
The Happy Hour prices were really great. 2 for 1 drinks !
So ..... I ordered a second strawberry basil vodka gimlet. I can't recommend this drink enough ! Very yummy !
Then the pork belly lettuce cups and a chicken pizza. Both were really good.
The bar atmosphere was really fun. Everyone was having a great time.
The 2 for 1 specials seemed to be bringing in a lot of customers.
Our waitress was very nice and attentive.
I will definitely be catching another Happy Hour at Henrys Hat soon @1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/19/2011
I have been wanting to try Henrys Hat forever. I drive past it every day on my way to and from work.… Read more »
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Review from Fiona D.
10/31/2011 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
I came here on a Friday night with my boyfriend and it's a very good thing that we made reservations because it was PACKED.
This place seems to be a really popular spot especially on the weekends so I would highly recommend saving a table for yourself, or at least getting here early.
Our table wasn't quite ready when we arrived so we got a couple drinks at the bar first. Even the bar was crowded so we sort of had to awkwardly stand at one end waiting for our drinks while trying to avoid servers walking past us at the same time. I had the strawberry basil gimlet and my bf had a whiskey sour. Both drinks were pretty good and soon we were seated at small table for two kind of stuck in the corner.
Not only was this place packed, but they really cram as many tables as they can into the space that is available to them. This might make some people feel a little claustrophobic since it feels like everything is so close together.
Our server was very friendly and we placed our order pretty quickly. We shared the prosciutto and burrata appetizer which was very good but was sadly missing the olives! I was really looking forward to trying this dish since my friend was raving about it and unfortunately it was somewhat of a let down because one of the main components was totally absent. While the meat and cheese paired nicely with the grilled bread and pesto, it really could have used that acidic element to really round out all of the creamier flavors. For this, I just had to take off a star.
Overall the rest of the food was good. I had the All-American burger and my boyfriend got the short and stout pie, which was definitely the more unique of the two. The burger was basic, but a bit TOO basic because there was nothing very memorable about it. The meat was rather bland and I hate to say that I could have gotten a better burger across the street at In N Out. The pie on the other hand was much better. Nice and flaky crust with a really flavorful filling. You could really taste the Guinness in the gravy and there were nice hearty chunks of meat and potatoes.
I had a nice time a Henry's Hat but I would definitely prefer to come back during a less busy time. I had to take off another star simply because of their atmosphere and set up. I feel like this restaurant just isn't fully equipped for the amount of people it seems to cater to. For as packed as this place gets, I was really surprised to find out that there is only ONE women's restroom! Not sure what the men's situation is...but if you do come on a busy night, ladies, be prepared to wait in line. -
Review from Bunny H.
North Hollywood, CA
1/25/2012
excellent veggie burger! using http://restaurant.com makes this place an amazing deal.
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Review from TravelingDiva d.
Burbank, CA
10/30/2011
I love everything about Henry's Hat EXCEPT the parking situation. I used to go almost every day for either lunch meetings (since it's so close to my house) or happy hour with the girls. Finding parking outside is impossible because of the parking guy next door. He charges $4 to park my car and other cars OUTSIDE AT THE METERS! So no one else can park at the meters and are forced to pay the $4. The audacity! One time he ran inside, insulted one my girls and threw the keys at her. I guess it was his time to go home and he was in a bad mood. Seriously!
Why the four stars? The wait staff at Henry's Hat is awesome, (especially the cute dark hair bartender), I love the tuna poke, the SMORES, and the fact that you can play games at the table. I also love that they always have specials for the locals. Good wine, great atmosphere. Fun fun fun place! I would go there a lot more if the parking situation was better, now I only go when I can find parking. -
Review from Joshua G.
Los Angeles, CA
10/10/2011
I was truly stunned.
Henry's has excellent food
and some great specials. -
Review from Sunny D.
Henry's Hat is a good place to chow down on a juicy Burger before catching a movie at the AMC Theaters at the Universal City Walk. I like that this joint is not a tourist destination, but a Locals only destination for urban eats. The prices are reasonable and the service is attentive, cool, and laid back. I especially like that after all these years, Henry's Hat still is the best place to eat a Banana Split. The bananas are bruleed to give it an awesome caramel crunch! No one in town makes a Banana Split like this. Check them out to satisfy your sweet tooth for a Banana Split.
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Review from Jaimie B.
Los Angeles, CA
10/25/2011
I had a GREAT time at this place! The only thing that annoyed me was the parking guy who charged me $4 to park after I parked it myself but at least they had a parking lot...
We were seated right away and the waiters and hosts were super cool, the drinks were perfect (try one of the oddly named dog drinks), and the food was SO good. I had the brussel sprouts and sweet potato dish and for only $5 I highly recommend it.
It was really expensive by the end of the night - $300 for 3 people but we did drink A Lot haha!
I will definitely go back, but I might have to drink less in order to keep paying my bills :) -
Review from Judy J.
Los Angeles, CA
12/4/2011
I went here yesterday because I drove to the Valley and my fave sushi spot was too packed. I've always wanted to try this spot.
So, I get there, the male host was super friendly and seated me at a table that really should not have been put in the spot it was. It was so cramped in that space that the patron behind me's chair was touching mine and there was no room to move forward or back.
I ordered a margherita (sp?) pizza and ceasar salad. The salad was good due to the abdundance of garlic. The pizza? I had to get to go, so I ate it outside in my car. Why? I will tell you.
A line formed for people waiting to be seated, who were breathing all over my food. I'm not a germaphobe, but this was way too much. The thin, half wall between them and myself only covered half my table. I asked if there was an extra seat at the bar or the community table. The totally unmotivated girls standing at the hostess spot glanced over and said no. There were some 'iffy' spots, but the girls didn't wanna check. I asked for my untouched pizza to go. During this time, I'm working on my salad and a guy is leaned over the short wall that half separated him from my food and facing my table. He was about an inch away from touching me. Then his girlfriend (in the cream colored demin jacket who I hope is reading this) comes over and complains about the wait the entire time I'm waiting for my food. I heard their entire conversation. Poor guy, why is he with such a person, but....don't feed the monster. I was having a perfectly good day. She would not stop/he was saying how just wants to know what he can do to please her. Boy did I have suggestions. Overall, I wasn't dining solo, but this girl was someone I would never invite to dinner. Complainers suck.
My point, they should have a different spot for the patons to stand while waiting. I was in there for a total of 15 min? I had considered sitting at the bar and having a drink after my food, but where would I eat my pizza? I will tell you. I had to eat it in my car. Sucked. No napkins and no water, and cold by this point, but I wanted to at least try it before I went back to Hollywood. Keeping my chin up. Yeah, first piece and it sucked. I ate another piece, still sucked.
I normally pay around $40 for myself for dinner without drinks. For 15 minutes in this establishment and having to leave because of the seating arrangement, I felt like I had literally thrown $24 in the trash can. Crappy cheese.
No reason to ever come back.
However, the food runner was extremely nice and full of smiles. He should hold some motivational speeches for his coworkers. Thank you, nice guy. -
Review from Linda S.
Rowland Heights, CA
10/4/2011
Major major selling point is the GAMES! Huge variety to chose from and there is a Wii :) It's a great place to take a date and break the ice or go with a group of friends and just have a blast! The environment is very relaxing and you don't need to feel rushed for anything.
On top of that- the service was great, food came just as described, and bottomless Mimosas can never go wrong. -
Review from Tany M.
Alright, cool spot to hang out with friends! I came here with my wife and two other couples and normally, we'll hang out at one of our houses for dinner and game night. But last Friday night we did the same at Henry's Hat without the cooking and clean up involved after!
This place was fun, not over crowded, jumping ambience, great food and a nice variety of games to choose EVEN wii!
Food - we ordered the pre-fix menu for $32.
Starter: Proscuitto- served with a couple slices of bread, a creamy cheese and not too garlic-kee pesto. VERY GOOD
Entree: Mac n Cheese - it was average and not something I would order again. It was a little on the plain side.
Ba-ssert: Banana Split - a scoop of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Mmm...mmm, it was devoured.
We all had fun and time went by so fast. Definitely a place worth visiting! -
Review from Renee K.
Los Angeles, CA
12/28/2011
Great bar/restaurant either for Sunday football or a late nightcap cruising back into Hollywood along the Cahuenga Pass. I must say the food has been inconsistent every time I've ordered any. I think the kitchen staff gets overwhelmed and/or are more concerned with pumping out anything on a plate, rather than focusing on the customer experience. The positive: The bar. I have never had a bad drink at the bar. The MinPin is a must try. Even if you're the designated driver, the bottomless iced tea is amazingly flavorful.
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Review from Stephanie J.
North Hollywood, CA
10/18/2011
I like the energy and vibe of this place, hence the 4 stars. Service was also great as they were willing to offer split checks for a table of 10 - awesome!
Food: The mac and cheese was pretty good and their Chile con Queso was just decent. I'll be back - but will be skipping the Queso this next go around! -
Review from Adam B.
9/24/2011
It's a loud sports bar that looks like a TGIFriday's or Bennigan's. But you need a reservation? Since when do you make reservations at Friday's? And then there's a table that's too small for two people and wobbly to boot?
And then the food arrived.....
Hmmm....this isn't the Guy Fieri/Jack Daniel's inspired menu at Friday's. Or the Tyler Florence frozen dreck at Applebee's. Wait, this food is organic? And fresh?
Where am I again?
Turns out this is a big surprise right near uber-touristy Universal. It's from the Luna Park gang on La Brea so that's a good sign right there. The service was great and attentive so another plus. And for the food....
So I ordered the special. Which was scallops on a bed of cauliflower risotto. It was incredible. You only got three scallops but this is definitely one case where quality is raised over quantity. Melt in your mouth style scallops that were perfectly cooked. And the blend of risotto with the cauliflower brought an interesting textural sensation that provided a little bit of crunch inside of all the creaminess.
My girlfriend had the veggie burger. She adored the bun which looked like some form of Brioche. The burger? She wasn't a fan of the Southwestern Spices. That ruined if for her. The fries were fresh but they didn't blow me away with flavor.
Still, this is definitely a step above sports bar dreck. I'm already planning to come back to try the seven cheese Macaroni and Cheese or the Wings. So take that Guy and Tyler! Your frozen pre-fab chain crap can't top fresh, organic sports bar grub! -
Review from caroline n.
Westminster, CA
10/16/2011
I came here for my birthday last night, and Henry's Hat certainly did not disappoint. The only thing I would complain about is that they didn't have enough on the dinner menu. Nevertheless, I found something I want anyways. I got the Margherita Pizzetta, and it was scattered with cheese upon cheese. Although, I am lactose intolerant; a girl gotta have her cheese! For dessert, I got the s'mores and felt really good eating it because I didn't get messy from making them.
Oh, I liked the fact they have board games there for you to play! And, they don't ask you to leave if you've been there for awhile. -
Review from Gerard R.
Los Angeles, CA
10/11/2011
3.5 stars
I literally drive by this place almost every day, so when they started appearing on the Groupon and Open Table coupon offers, I bought 2 right away. I finally went there for lunch with a friend the other day.
It turns out they have a great lunch special: appetizer, entree, and a drink for $18. My Groupon could even be applied. What a deal!
My friend got the ice tea and I had the lemonade, which was quite good and not too sweet.
For an appetizer, we both went with the French onion soup of the day. It came in a bowl with a round toasted bread submerged in the middle and oozing with melted cheese. Good, but not particularly memorable.
For an entree, my friend ordered the fish tacos, which came as a generous serving of three tacos. I had the pulled pork sandwich on a brioche bun with chipotle sauce and a side of cole slaw. The sandwich was pretty good and I was impressed that it held together without falling apart, but the chipotle sauce was a bit too spicy. The cole slaw was merely ok.
Service was friendly and efficient.
The food here is slightly above average in quality, but generous portions, and a pretty good value if you can avail yourself of one of the numerous discounts floating around. Their Happy Hour is also supposed to be good.
But maybe the best thing about Henry's Hat is the ambience as a neighborhood hang-out. The decor is rustic and relaxed, you can sit inside or on the sidewalk, there are plenty of TVs on which to watch a game, and they have board games available that encourage you and your friends to make yourselves at home.
I've got another discount coupon, so I'll definitely be back and bring more friends. -
Review from Tony B.
Santa Clarita, CA
8/30/2011
Well, what can i say, my first negative review.
I came in here for lunch since my office is about two blocks from here.
I came alone to check it out and see if it was appropriate for clients or friends.
Unfortunately, after entering and not being greeted by anyone after a few minutes, i walked to the bar and the bartender directed me to a table and said someone would be right with me... i sat for about 5 minutes, a waitress looked at me and walked off into the sunset. I waited another 5 minutes stood up and walked out. I'm not a mental patient or homeless and frequent all the mainstay restaurants in the area. i've never had such terrible service in all my days. it was really quite remarkable. Also it was not crowded at all. there was barely a soul in the place which says it all.
The end.
Will never return again. -
Review from Bryan W.
Updated - 8/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Seriously, Henry's Hat? You charge $14 for your hamburger? Your hamburger is not worth $14 and that is sad. That is sad because I'm someone who doesn't balk at paying $14 for a hamburger - I just want it to mean something.
You'd have a very good $10 burger and a fab $8 burger. But for $14 you're reaching too far.
You have a decent beer selection too. So it's a shame I won't be going back for a burger and a beer. Off the top of my head I'd choose Stout (closest), Umami Burger, The Counter, or Blue Dog Cafe (all within a short drive either in Hollywood, Studio City, or Sherman Oaks).
The space is great. Great for sports. For $14 I'll go to the stadium to see the game. Yes, even if that means driving to San Diego to see the Chargers.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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11/1/2009
Enjoyed Henry's Hat more the second time I went. This time was on Sunday to watch football and I… Read more »
Comment from AJ G. of Henry's Hat 8/19/2011
Counter burger with fries -$14.45, Unami basic burger with… More » -
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Review from Teena L.
Pasadena, CA
10/31/2011
I've been to Henry's Hat a couple of times now for Happy Hour. The atmosphere is fun with games to play and people to watch. The crowd is mostly in their 30's. Parking is valet unless you can find street parking (good luck with that).
The waitstaff sometimes disappear for a bit, but are nice and accommodating. Even the door guy jumped in to help bring orders when the place became busy. The owners showed up the last time I went with a foodie group I belong to. I can't remember the wife's name, but she came over to out table and remembered our leader from a previous event he had there almost a year ago!
As for the food, appetizers are 2 for $15 at Happy Hour. The dishes sound delicious, but fall short of the mark. I have tried several and the only one that stands out is the mushroom pizza. Drinks are also 2 for the price of one during Happy Hour. We didn't have to get both drinks or both appetizers before 7pm, as long as we ordered the first before Happy Hour ended.
The place does get crowded and games become scarce. Fortunately, Yahtzee was still available when my group went so we were able to enjoy a spirited game.
One note: Do you have to have the wooden Indian? I find them very offensive. It would be the same thing a having a lawn jockey. Inappropriate in this day and age. -
Review from Brian D.
Brentwood, CA
9/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I had intended to get a haircut on my lunch break, but upon discovering that my car was blocked in, I was convinced by co-workers to come to lunch at Henry's Hat, whose menu I had already perused and was convinced was overpriced. Still, the food seemed appealing and the few Yelp reviews I had the time to read did not dissuade me any.
So I didn't have the bad customer service that I saw mentioned in some other Yelp reviews. Everyone I dealt with was pleasant and seemed genuinely interested in making my time there as good as possible. I was having issues deciding between the burger, the pulled pork sandwich, and the fried fish tacos, so I asked the server her opinion. She said the FTs were her fave, so I trusted the veteran opinion.
The fish tacos were excellent, though not entirely fulfilling. I'm a fairly big eater and was left with room in my belly once the plate had been cleaned. Not that big of an issue, really, but at 15 dollars for a lunch consisting solely of tacos ought to leave me on food-coma life support.
The rest of my group seemed pretty pleased with their meals, though it seemed to me that the sentiment about the 15-20 dollar lunch was the same: too much for not enough.
Additional notes: the burger looked excellent as did the mac & cheese, which seems to be quite popular. -
Review from Scott F.
Los Angeles, CA
10/28/2011
This is Luna Park's sister restaurant. I have friends that live about a block away so this has become a new favorite spot when I see them.
It really has a fun atmosphere with a large bar area where you can play old board games while you snack and drink. They also have a Wii on a projector screen. They have 2 for 1 drinks specials and food specials during happy hour which is 4:00pm - 7:00pm daily.
Definitely worth trying. -
Review from Sal d.
8/7/2011
Came here on for last minute happy hour, so I had to try and kill it quick. Henry's Hat has 2 for 1 drinks and 2 appetizers for $15.00 from 4 to 7 pm. We went with the wings and chips and wings and pizza. Pizza was great, wings were good and chips and salsa was good, but of course salsa and wings could have been spicier.
Beers were around 5 to 8 bucks, half off happy hour. Tecate makes the bottom of the list. I would come back, but only during happy hour. Our waitress was cute, friendly, and tentative. So will be back only for Happy Hour.Listed in: Cause Happy Hour is the best…
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Review from Margaret R.
San Francisco, CA
9/7/2011
Weee...so much fun!
Board games (+1), wine / beer / sangria (+3), cheap appetizers during happy hours (+4)...you do the math!
Basically, this is a fun place to hang with friends and pass time if you have nothing else to do. Who doesn't like board games? There's a wii if you don't. -
Review from Sam H.
8/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
Drinks were 2 for 1.... because they charge you $12 for the first one! Seriously, this is a deal?
Breakfast was enjoyable but not spectacular. Service was cold and indifferent. Meh... -
Review from Diana G.
Pacoima, Los Angeles, CA
9/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Took my parents and bf to Brunch this past Sunday for their half off promotion and was really happy with the food and service. I have been here before with friends but only for dinner, and while the prices are a little exaggerated for the servings, the food is pretty good. My parents ordered the steak and potatoes and we ordered the trench toast platters. Everything was delicious! The steak was juicy and full of flavor and the french toast was just perfect. At one point my bf dropped his knife on the floor and before he even got a chance to look for the waitress, one of the servers had already brought him an extra set of utensils. Great service!
I deducted 1 star because two weeks ago I set up a reservation and the day of they had no recollection of it. We went for happy hour and by the time they sat us down and came to take our order, there were only 10 minutes left for happy hour. I'm also not a fan of the high pricing. I will only go for happy hour or when I get coupons online. Otherwise, great place! -
Review from Brittany B.
Los Angeles, CA
10/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
What an interesting little spot. It's definitely got a bar vibe and is in a rather strange location off Cahuenga. The food was OK. I had the cream of asparagus soup and tuna poke. The soup was better than the poke and had a nice consistency and flavor. The service was good and the place was pretty empty for lunch on a Thursday. It seems like more of a bar than a restaurant.
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Review from Joshua L.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
10/15/2011
This place is awesome.
Went here for the first time and had a great dinner. Drinks were flowing and the little animals on the drinks were such a fun addition.
We then started a Connect 4 battle and thats when this place became a favorite. Sadly one of the smores we were roasting of the fire turned into a fireball due to our competitive nature.
We went back with a larger group and showed up kinda late. We had an epic game of Jenga going and even though it was clear that they were staying late after closing because of us they were really really nice.
This place gets a solid 4 stars.
