(323) 735-9023
2920 W Jefferson Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90018
34.0255
-118.3275
Neighborhoods: South LA, Leimert Park
Harold & Bell's Restaurant
What People Are Saying About Harold & Bell's Restaurant
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.
06/13/09
best in town
by hkrr
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.
- Pros: best in CA
- Cons: NO WINDOWS
02/20/09
Don't Pass the Salt
by luckysun
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.
- Pros: Authentic, decadent Cajun/Creole food in a city where that's hard to find
- Cons: Too salty and too expensive
12/06/08
Great food, great service
by pasadenagal
I LOVE this restaurant!! Just returned on Sunday afternoon. I had no complaints about the service, our waitress was friendly and attentive and refilled our soft drinks when empty. The Southern fried chicken is the very best I've ever had--a half bird with thick, flavorful breading and juicy meat. YUM. Meals are served with a green salad (or clam chowder), cole slaw, french fries (or another choice), corn on the cob, and warm buttery garlic bread. You won't go hungry! It's the friendliest place around. It's just about the best restaurant around!
The 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.
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