Harold & Bell's Restaurant
(323) 735-9023
2920 W Jefferson Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90018
34.0255
-118.3275
Neighborhoods: South LA, Leimert Park
What People Are Saying About Harold & Bell's Restaurant
The Owner
Harold & Bell's Restaurant
Owner
September of 1969 Harold Legaux Sr. and wife Belle opened Harold & Belle's. It had been a dream of his to have a place where friends from home (New Orleans) would gather, talk and socialize. His kitchen was small and the menu simple. It featured Po Boy Sanwhiches, Red Beans and Rice, Gumbo served only on Fridays. After Harold's passing Harold Jr and his wife took over the restaurant. Harold Jr preferred a fine dining experience with linen table cloths & candle light. Harold Jr introduced new items including Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Creole, Crawfish & Gumbo. Harold and Denise brought on partners Al & Sue Honore in 1984. They now have 35 dining tables & the kitchen has tripled in size. In 2002 Harold Jr's son Ryan returned to the restaurant and is now the GM. They are all involved with the daily operations and have taken Harold & Belle's above and beyond Harold Senior's original dream.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
What started as a pool hall serving only rice and beans has matured into rooms of well-dressed diners figuratively headed to Bourbon Street. The mostly Creole, slightly Southern menu features fried food in massive portions, such as po'boys, catfish strips and platters of chicken and mixed seafood. Spicy gumbo, jambalaya and grilled meat and fish dishes are also popular orders. For dessert, diners rave about the warm bread pudding with whiskey sauce.
User Reviews
hkrr
June 13, 2009
BEST FOOD IN LA AND WOULD BE TOP 5 IN NEW ORLEANS. WHEN I WAS IN NO I GAINED 200 POUNDS SO I'M A EXPERT ON NO/SOUL FOOD. BEST IN LA SOME PLACES YOU GO FOR BS SERVICE BUT THIS PLACES YOU GO FOR THE GREAT FOOD LIKE SOME GRAND MA THAT CAN SERIOSLY COOK THATS HNB NOTSOME NO COOKING PLAYBOY BUNNY.
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luckysun
February 20, 2009
Maybe my hopes were too high for this place. My wife and I stopped in for lunch and she had the jambalaya, served with red beans and sausage, which consisted of a scoop of jambalaya over a big plate of red beans and two large sausages - twenty-two dollars. Although it was certainly authentic cajun/creole food, it was very salty, which maybe goes with the territory, I'm not exactly sure. But for that price I'm thinking it could have been more on the jambalaya/shrimp/cajun spices,etc, and less on the salt. All I know is my wife was not thrilled with it and I ended up eating most of it myself. I had the meatloaf sandwich -- also quite salty, but still decadent and tasty, which came with some very good fries; I devoured it. Obviously cajun/creole food is not meant to be healthy, I get that. But it is meant to have a medley of distinct flavors other than salt. There's probably other stuff on the menu I would enjoy more, maybe the chicken, ribs, or fish; not so sure I'll be back to find out (I know my wife won't). On the upside, our waiter was friendly and fast even though it was busy.
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February 08, 2009
Harold & Belle's has been in Los Angeles for many years now. They serve up delicious creole foods. I make really good red beans and rice. Yet it's always a treat to eat them here. My favorite meal is their oyster loaf. They must do something special because I've never had one better. The prices are a little high.
read full reviewThe Details on Harold & Bell's Restaurant
When to Go:
There's live music on the weekends, and a Big Easy-style party scene every night.
The Extras:
Po'boy sandwiches include classic fillings like fried oysters or soft-shell crab with butter and pickles, as well as a less-traditional selection of meats and cheeses with lettuce, tomato and mustard.
Category:
Cajun & Creole, Catering, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
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Message from Harold & Bell's Restaurant
- Generous Portions
- Full Bar and Lounge
- Catering
September of 1969 Harold Legaux Sr. and wife Belle opened Harold & Belle's. It had been a dream of his to have a place where friends from home (New Orleans) would gather, talk and socialize. His kitchen was small and the menu simple. It featured Po Boy Sanwhiches, Red Beans and Rice, Gumbo served only on Fridays. After Harold's passing Harold Jr and his wife took over the restaurant. Harold Jr preferred a fine dining experience with linen table cloths & candle light. Harold Jr introduced new items including Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Creole, Crawfish & Gumbo. Harold and Denise brought on partners Al & Sue Honore in 1984. They now have 35 dining tables & the kitchen has tripled in size. In 2002 Harold Jr's son Ryan returned to the restaurant and is now the GM. They are all involved with the daily operations and have taken Harold & Belle's above and beyond Harold Senior's original dream.
