Starters

Comeback & Crackers | a jackson tradition | 4.5

Mississippi Delta Tamales | served with hot sauce and crackers |
three 8 six 14 twelve 24

Hal’s Soup Du Jour | Cup 5.5 bowl 7

Could be an old favorite. Could be a real eyebrow-raiser. Only your server knows for sure what we’ve pulled from Hal’s archives.

Myrtis Bayou Gumbo  Cup 7.5  Bowl 9.5

Fresh seafood, smoked ham, and vegetables, simmered in a rich roux and served over hot rice. A loving tribute to Hal & Malcolm’s Aunt Myrtis, who trapped crabs in Mary Walker Bayou near Gautier, Mississippi.

Avocado & Smoked Salmon Flatbread | cherry tomatoes, radishes, arugula, capers, lemon crema | 17

Tamale Nachos (gf) | queso, salsa, lettuce, fresh corn pico, sour cream, black olives, jalapenos | 17 add pulled pork | 4

Shrimp Cocktail | boiled seasoned colossal shrimp, cocktail sauce | 14

Tuna Stuffed Avocado (gf) | cucumber, cilantro, cholula vinaigrette, crushed corn nuts | 16

THE DEEP FRIES | fried golden brown with our own homemade sauces
Mushrooms  11
Catfish Nuggets  12
Dill Pickles  9.75
Onion Rings | Hal - Thick or Mal - Thin |  9.75

Burgers

SERVED WITH SEASONED HOUSE CHIPS. SUBSTITUTE ONE OF OUR SIDES - $2

Better Burger | 8 oz burger, lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion | 14  add cheese | 1.5  add bacon | 2

Free Press Veggie Burger (v) | black bean burger, lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion | 14  add cheese | 1.5

choice of cheese - american, cheddar, provolone, bleu, swiss, feta, mozzarella, monteray jack

For a side order of potato salad, French fries or baked potato, add $3

Sandwiches

SERVED WITH SEASONED HOUSE CHIPS. SUBSTITUTE ONE OF OUR SIDES - $2

Decatur Street Muffaletta | salami, ham, olive salad, provolone |  1/4  9.5  1/2  16  whole 28

Michael RUBENstein Sandwich | thin corned beef, rye, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, comeback |  14

Glennie’s Roast Beef | open-faced roast beef with Aunt Glennie’s gather ‘round gravy and fries |  1/2  11.5  whole 15

Clingman Avenue Thunderbird | house roast turkey, bacon, ghost pepper jack, chipotle aioli, pepperoncini, pickle relish  |  14

Turkey Avocado BLT Wrap | house roasted turkey, chunky avocado mash, bacon, lettuce, tomato |  16

Grilled Portobella Melt | mozzarella, caramelized onion jam, garlic aioli, arugula, wheat | 14

Downtown Club | ham, turkey, cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayo | 16

Fried Catfish Tacos | fresh corn pico, jalapeno crema, original recipe slaw, flour tortillas | 14

Aunt Voncil’s Spicy Pimento Cheese & Bacon  | 9.5 

Grilled Cheese & Soup of the Day | 10.5

For a side order of potato salad, French fries or baked potato, add $3

Po-Boys

Served with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and pickle on authentic New Orleans French bread.

Shrimp | 14

Mississippi Catfish | 15

Oyster | 16

Hot Roast Beef | 14 

Half & Half | 15

Mushroom Debris (V) | 14

Nola BBQ Shrimp | fried shrimp tossed in new orleans bbq shrimp sauce | 16

Cochon de Lait Pressed Cuban Po-Boy | pork, ham, swiss, yellow mustard, pickles  | 16

Salads

Oyster Spinach Salad | fried oysters, spinach, egg, mushrooms, bacon | 15

Salad Vivian (gf) | fresh spinach, salad greens, grilled chicken, egg, black olives, and tomato | 14

Hal & Mal’s Fried Chicken Salad | sliced fried chicken breast, mixed local greens, corn, avocado, cheddar, egg, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion | 16

Steak Salad | grilled beef tenderloin, mixed greens & arugula, tomato, cucumber, cabernet vinaigrette, blue cheese, fried onions | 18

Southern Chef Salad | house roast turkey, ham, bacon, fried okra, smoked cheddar, hard cooked egg, tomato, cucumber, romaine, comeback | 16

Butternut Crunch Salad (v) | shaved brussels, arugula, sunflower seeds, pepitasa, crushed amaretti cookies, goat cheese, fig vinaigrette, pickled golden raisins | 16

Salmon, Avocado & Asparagus Salad (gf) | grilled salmon, toasted almonds, marinated red onions, creamy parmesan vinaigrette, smoked salt | 18 

Caesar Salad | romaine, caesar, parmesan | 8.75

Add To Salads Above:
Bacon 4.5   Chicken 5.5  Shrimp 6.5 Fish 12

Dressing

Classic Comeback, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, Oil & Vinegar, Oil & Tarragon, Feta Peppercorn, lemon vinaigrette

Entrees

Check the blackboard or ask your server for today’s selections.
Everyday features a different, sure-to-please, classic lunchtime special and blue plate.

Red Beans ANN WHITE Rice (gf)

Our award-winning recipe, chock-full of smoked sausage, served over hot rice with French bread. whole 13  |  half 9.5
Add Andouille Sausage for 4.25

Caterina’s Meatballs | tomato sauce, thin spaghetti, parmesan, bread, choice of soup or salad | whole 18 | half 14

Butternut Curry (v) | thai red curry & coconut sauce, corn, bamboo shoots, red peppers & cilantro, rice | 19

BBQ Shrimp & Grits | nola worcestershire butter sauce, sherry, green onions, grit girl mississippi grits, choice of soup or salad | 19

Fried Seafood Platters | fried golden brown served with soup or salad and your choice of side

Shrimp Platter | golden-fried gulf shrimp | 24

Oyster Platter | fresh oysters perfectly fried | 25

Catfish Platter | blackened or fried | 25

Seafood Platter | gulf shrimp, oysters, and catfish prepared to order | 26

Desserts

Pat’s Bread Pudding | with hot whiskey sauce |  6.5

Local Pie | daily selection | 7.5

Campbell’s Bakery Cheesecake | 8.75

Beverages

Iced Tea | sweet or unsweet | 3

Coffee |  3

Fountain Drinks | coke, diet coke, dr. pepper, sprite | 3

Coca Cola Classic | 8 oz. bottles | 4

Barq’s Root Beer | 12 oz. bottles | 4.5

Sparkling Water | 3

Hot Tea | 3