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    The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar

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    269 reviews
    #3 of 66 Restaurants in Seal Beach
    $$ - $$$, American, Seafood, Gluten Free Options
    901 Ocean Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740-6301
    +1 562-431-4888
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    4.5 269 reviews
    #3 of 66 Restaurants in Seal Beach, California
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, American, Seafood, Gluten Free Options
    The fish tacos, seafood, pulled pork.Amazing fish and chips
    Special Occasion Dining, View, Groups, Bar Scene
    ... offer the best view of the ocean.Great local spot with ocean view

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    901 Ocean Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740-6301
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    Award-Winning Restaurant In Orange County With Ocean Views and Sunsets. Dine Steps from The Seal Beach Pier in Downtown. Our vast array of New American food ranges from chicken, beef and many seafood dishes. Popular dishes include fish and chips, burgers, BBQ ribs, Cobb salad, fried Calamari and clambake pot. The Hangout Seal Beach is a Fun, Casual restaurant-bar for date night, business lunch, Groups, or Night out with Friends. Staying in Long Beach? We're 15 minutes away and one of the best locally owned restaurants nearby! Experience Attentive, Friendly Service, good Food & Drinks at reasonable prices. Drink the latest craft beers on draft. CBS says we have one of the best bloody Marys in…
    PRICE RANGE
    US$10 - US$30
    Special Diets
    Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast, Dinner, After-hours
    CUISINES
    American, Seafood
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, 有泊車位, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards
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    All reviews fries meatloaf fish tacos club sandwich grilled cheese calamari hash browns pulled pork chilli across the street awesome breakfast bloody mary service was great breakfast place seated right away street parking cold beer
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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    My favorite Seal Beach restaurant

    Everything on the menu is great, including the bar menu and servers are always friendly and on the move. Known for their Bloody Marys, my fav is the Spicy!!! Sunday brunch is probably my favorite time to eat there. Right across from the beach and...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank LMCMCD
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Noisy, Crowded and Fun

    As tourists we ran into this crowded (must be popular) Seal Beach eatery. Close to the pier, it was a loud & friendly place. We had a short wait, so ordered bloody Marys. Breakfast was good. French toast for me and an egg dish for...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Tommy M
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Dinner for the girls!

    This place has a great environment for friends and fun! Good size portions and variety too. Definitely recommended!

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Melissa M
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Great location, great Breakfast

    Want a great breakfast near the water that has great local charm? This is the place. My suggestion is to park away from downtown (like 4th street. Watch out for street parking permits) then walk to downtown, drink in the local flavor and treat yourself...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank fansinPVE
    Reviewed 3 January 2019 via mobile
    Good atmosphere

    The place was lovely, great service. I would stay away from the fried items. Ordered fish and chips. Fish was covered with an exaggerated amount of batter and very oily. Friend had the salmon plate, it was delicious!

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank connieg582
    Reviewed 18 December 2018 via mobile
    Local find

    Went to this local place for lunch. The ambiance is beach bar - diner but the food is 5 star. Shrimp pot, meatloaf and fried green tomato sandwich were all amazing. Onion rings tower so lightly battered and fresh. Attentive, friendly staff made it a...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank jxkaren5
    Reviewed 27 November 2018 via mobile
    Dined their twice!

    We met friends from Venus Beach area at the Hangout. The bar was busy with what seemed like a lot of regulars. A man next to us remarked he ate there 3-4 days/week! The fish tacos, seafood, pulled pork. We had light meals because we...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank LizBrick
    Reviewed 12 November 2018
    BEST Grilled Cheese I have ever had!!

    I was at the Santa Monica pier and was looking for a quick burger. the first time I stopped in this place the line was out the door. There are several places to eat on the pier so this was a good sign. I decided...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank stcharlesmayor
    Reviewed 7 November 2018
    Friendly staff, good food

    We always enjoy our meals - mostly breakfast or lunch. They offer really good fried calamari and their meatloaf meal is great! Their menu seems to have something tasty for everyone.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Donna S
    Reviewed 7 November 2018
    Lunch by the pier.

    Good food and drink. Nice location. Great for lunch by the pier. Had a good beachy atmosphere and was a fun place to eat.

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Daniel J
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    Nicholas M
    13 May 2017|
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    Response from Nicholas M | Property representative |
    Happy Hour In Seal Beach is Monday thru Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Bar is at the top of Main Street steps to the Seal Beach Pier. There are also weekly drink specials all day.
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    LongBeachEnjoy
    10 September 2016|
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    Response from Nicholas M | Property representative |
    A. Free on Main Street for 2 hours B. Pier Parking -$3.00 for 2 hours, All day for $6 C. Free on 8th/Central Ave: 5 pm-10 pm, 6 min. walk D. Free at Marina Community Park: 12 min. walk
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    28 January 2015|
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