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The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar - Steakhouse in Huntington Beach, California

The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar

4.5 (2155 reviews)

901 Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740

American restaurant
Bar
Barbecue restaurant
Breakfast restaurant
Brunch restaurant
Cocktail bar
Hamburger restaurant
Lunch restaurant
Seafood restaurant

About The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar - steak house in Huntington Beach, California

Burgers, sandwiches & breakfast fare in a casual, surf-themed cafe with panoramic beach views.

Customer Review Summary

The Hangout Restaurant & Beach Bar offers excellent service from both bar and wait staff. It's conveniently located across from the pier with ample parking. Breakfast and lunch options are highly rated, with particular praise for the breakfast burrito and bacon, lettuce, and fried green tomato sandwich. The Bloody Mary is also noted as tasty. Diners appreciate the ocean view and the laid-back atmosphere of the restaurant, which has been a staple in the area for years. The menu boasts a variety of options, though some dishes like the blackened fish tacos and panko mahi mahi had mixed reviews. The service is generally described as attentive and responsive, even in cases of order mix-ups. Overall, guests enjoy the reasonable pricing, food quality, and atmosphere, making it a popular spot for breakfast and lunch in Seal Beach.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
1408
4
541
3
127
2
42
1
37
Based on 2155 reviews

Rosemary Hernandez

3 months ago

Bar staff and wait staff provide excellent service. Located across the street from the pier with a large parking lot. Breakfast and lunch food are very good. We had the breakfast burrito and the bacon, lettuce, and fried green tomato sandwich. Bloody mary is tasty.

Shawn J Burke

7 months ago

Great view looking out on Ocean and pier. Great service from Beth W. Lots of options on the menu (see pics). I ordered a Texas toast breakfast sandwich. Egg was more over easy than requested over medium, but the mess was delicious. Hangout has been here for ever. Most laid-back restaurant with an Ocean view. Would come back for more at any mealtime. Might go to Beach House if I wanted to feel fancier.

Nelia Carvalho

3 months ago

Our waitress was nice, got a weird look from hostess when I walked back in to use the restroom….Location GREAT, Chicken Nachos GREAT and Large portion…. ( me and husband could not finish it but we dont eat alot ), Cadillac margarita ok, bacon bloody mary Delicious

Domingo Mota

3 months ago

I love me some Seal Beach vibes and I totally love The Hangout. Their burgers are absolutely bomb, and the waitresses are very kind and attentive. Their fish'n'chips, their breakfast...all good. I still have lots of plates to try. Can't go wrong with the location. Grab a bite and head to the pier or go for a walk to visit all the cool little shop on Main or stop by Javatinis for a cup of coffee. 12/24/24: Just visited with the familia and enjoyed this beastie Bacon Blue Cheese Burger. Give it a shot. You won't be disappointed!

t diamond

8 months ago

Had the salmon sliders they were done right. The blackened fish tacos lacked flavor and could have omitted the pineapple. Ordered the panko mahi mahi They brought out the dish and it turned out to be the wrong plate that was delivered to me! I didn’t notice and took a few bites of it. Was the blackened mahi. The blackened was really good. They replaced it with my original. The blackened was way better! The Pancho is also tasteless. It reminded me of cafeteria food. If I lived here, I probably wouldn’t return. The waitress was excellent. Very patient and corrected my order quickly. She didn’t bring out the wrong dish an expeditor did. So it wasn’t her fault. Just in case the owner or manager sees this! We had deviled eggs as an appetizer. They were ok, nothing special.

Csaba Andrasfi

1 year ago

We stopped in for breakfast with the family. A nice little spot right in front of the beach. The food was reasonably priced and it all tasted great. I would definitely be back if we are in the area again.

Laura Sanchez

6 months ago

We love this place. Food, service, and atmosphere do not disappoint. After having their delicious food, you can cross the street and walk down one of the longest piers. Enjoying the view and fresh air. ❤️

Tracy Foreman

1 year ago

We worked up an appetite after a 1 hour walk so we hit this place for breakfast. My friend ordered the BELT sandwich Bacon, Egg, Lettuce and Tomato. It looked delicious and 6 hours later she was still talking about it. I stuck with chorizo, eggs & refried beans work corn tortillas. It was yummy. Great location with a view of the ocean right on Main Street. Prices are great and not outrageous! A definite must try if you’re in Seal Beach.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 7 AM–11 PM
Monday 7 AM–11 PM
Saturday 7 AM–11 PM
Sunday 7 AM–11 PM
Thursday 7 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–11 PM

Price Range

$10–20