Hatchet Hall

"Set between Culver City and Mar Vista, Hatchet Hall remains a solid choice for dinner on the Westside, especially if looking for al fresco dining. The outdoor patio feels a bit like dining in someone’s backyard or a community garden, with string lights overhead and an eclectic collection of chairs set at tables. Although the restaurant has seen some chef turnover in the past few years, the menu of Southern fare made with Los Angeles produce is still excellent. Make sure to order the cast iron cornbread. Book a reservation through Resy." - Rebecca Roland

"Hatchet Hall is a restaurant where sharing isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a requirement. From savory shaved country ham to white cheddar cornbread topped with an ice cream scoop of butter, the food at this Southern-leaning spot is so hearty and stick-to-your-ribs delicious that small plates are the only way you’re going to get through it. The space can best be described as barnyard gothic, and there’s a secret bar—appropriately called Old Man Bar—hidden in the back, just in case you need another reason to check this place out." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder, cathy park

"With an expansive outdoor patio, charming indoor dining room, and a Southern-inflected menu, Hatchet Hall remains a solid Westside dining option for dinner and brunch. The restaurant, owned by Louie and Netty Ryan, has seen several chefs come and go throughout its nearly decade-long run including Brian Dunsmoor and Wes Whitsell but the menu continues to deliver with crowd-pleasing hits like the cast iron cornbread, loaded baked potato gnocchi, and baked oysters. — Cathy Chaplin, senior editor" - Eater Staff, Matthew Kang

"Peek inside Culver City’s Hatchet Hall to locate its charming and cozy Old Man Bar attached to the far end of the building. The Old Man Bar evokes intimate charm with its welcoming fireplace, dark wood furnishings, dimly lit lamps, vintage paintings, and a hi-fi turntable with vinyl albums stacked on a nearby shelf. Burger, fries, and light bites accompany cocktails, an extensive bourbon selection, and a menu dedicated to five varieties of Old Fashioneds." - Mona Holmes, Eater Staff

"Open for takeout, delivery, and limited patio seating. This Southern-leaning restaurant in Culver City has everything you need to console your love-related woes - an excellent cocktail menu, a huge patio (converted from their old parking lot), and a plate of country ham you’ll be thankful to not have to share with anyone. Chopped steak tartare comes with fried pacific oysters, horseradish, and a parsley garnish. Sour milk cornbread is slathered with cultured butter and honey. And did we mention that excellent cocktail menu? The “Hot For Todd” is a festive concoction that’s made with bourbon, apple spice, lemon, honey, and hot water, and the “Juárez” is filled with mezcal, bianco vermouth, and pamplemousse. You should know that the service has changed up a bit here - patio dining is now walk-in only." - kat hong