Hanna’s Restaurant and Bar

Stopped by with the wife and another couple last night (a Saturday) for dinner. The place was packed, but we had a reservation and were sat right away.
We were sat at a little table in a very crowded area adjacent to the bar. The table was fine, just crowded — servers and customers had a hard time walking past the two of us sitting in the aisle looking toward the booth part of the table since there was no room between tables. It was a bit annoying having people bump our chairs all night.
In to the food — Everything we had was quite good. I had the 10 oz filet. The steak was really tender and cooked perfectly. My only critique is that it was a bit under seasoned, but no matter — I had a side of chimichurri which added nice flavor. I asked for sautéed mushrooms with the steak, and I would skip those next time — just so so. Had a side of their scalloped potatoes which were fantastic — so tasty, cheesy, and loved the jalapeños.
My wife and one of our friends had the scallops which came with risotto and broccoli rob — an excellent dish. The other friend had the bone-​in pork chop which was also fantastic.
Service was good considering the place was so packed and that it was kind of hard to navigate around the room the way the seats are packed in there. We didn’t have dessert, but I do wish we would have — everything I saw come out looked tasty.
Would definitely return, and I recommend trying this place.

Buttercake. If I could put a ring on you. I would probably marry you. Reproduce and have delicious buttery offspring with you to make the world a more delicious place.
Good food.
Ambiance is varied. If you enjoy the 50+ y.o. guys come later. And bring mace. If you are a gold digger come without panties and a sackfull of pin-​hole pricked condoms at the ready… Or hell who am I kidding? Old guys don’t wear that stuff.
If you enjoy food. Before 8pm. That should be safe.

Ok, I’ve been going here for years but I have to comment on the pork chops and prawn cocktail. Everything I’ve eaten here is phenomenal but the prawn cocktail and pork chop are beyond anything i’ve had at more expensive restaurants.

Great spot hidden in the back of a large shopping center. I’ve been near there many times, but didn’t find it until Unilocal told me it was there.
They were very accommodating for a single business traveler, making a reservation on short notice, which was a good idea. There was quite a line even early on Tuesday night.
The Caesar salad, available in half size, which was plenty, came with pile of real anchovies on request, and had roasted garlic, very tasty.
All sauces offered with the steak were excellent, as was the steak itself.
Lots of interesting looking food. I wish I’d come with more hungry people.

Amazing fish entrees, salads like chicken arugula pear, and wonderful appetizers like ahi tower. Great wine selection and go to for lunch or dinner.

As always, Hanna’s come through with great tasting food and service. Enjoyed sitting at the chef counter and watching the kitchen staff create their delicious food.

I was really torn whether or not to give this place a good or bad rating so I’m choosing middle of the road and you can decide for yourself after readying my review.
Location: Great location! Lots of free parking, no valet needed. Cinepolis is right next door so a fancy dinner and movie is made simple. There’s also an ice cream and chocolate place just around the other side of the building. Everything is walking distance so perfect date night!
Restaurant/​ambiance: Nice but very very small. The tables feel very crammed together. We sat towards the back right next to the counter where the food was coming out so there was some high traffic that didn’t make our dinner very romantic but we still enjoyed each others company. The bathrooms are located to the left after walking in the front door through the «study.» Perhaps I’m just not that fancy– but why not just put Restrooms? Another gripe about the restrooms, if you do have to make a trip back there, the tables are so close together– you’re either bumping into people or they’re having to scoot their chair in so you can get by.
Service: Was good. We didn’t want for anything. Our server checked on us several times and made sure our glasses were filled. No complaints here.
Food: First we ordered our drinks– we completely stopped drinking alcohol so my husband just got a coke and I got an Arnold Palmer since I saw a couple reviews on Unilocal about how good it was. It’s horrible! Totally bitter! I shared the hubby’s coke and drank water. The water is facet water put in a fancy bottle and chilled. I’m not a snob at all until it comes to good water. We were brought out fresh right out of the oven sourdough rolls and butter. Yummy! We each ordered a salad. I got the wedge and he got the house salad. Those were excellent. I ordered the half roasted chicken with black truffle mac-​n-​cheese and glazed carrots. The chicken was good but lacked flavor. The mac-​n-​cheese was SO over powered with the truffle, it was inedible. I normally like truffle but you gotta tone it down a bit or it’s just too much! The glazed carrots were just carrot slivers. My husband ordered the 6oz filet with brocolinni. He said it was ok but for the price, he’s had better and paid less. For dessert, we ordered the warm butter cake. Probably the best part of the whole meal!
Price: Extremely over priced for mediocre fancy food. The plates looked pretty but the taste was just not there.
In closing, we will likely not eat here again but we still had a great night just because we were together.

Tried and tested over the years, this place rocks. I go here too much, and every time I try somewhere new I’m disappointed and find myself back at Hanna’s because they are consistently great. I’ve never been disappointed out of the twenty times I’ve been here. That’s unheard of in this biz. The food is healthy, fresh and always delicious. The wine selection is awesome, too.

Hannas has been a family favorite of ours for years now. The food is outstanding and the service is impeccable. The staff is extremely friendly, knowledgable and bright. The chefs are top notch. Sean, Juan and Martin have always been accommodating to my allergies and or cravings. The owner Dave is very present and makes a point to reach out to the patrons.

THE GOOD:
I decided to book a reservation on Saturday based on the recommendation from friends and the high reviews on Unilocal.We regularly eat at steakhouses such as Mastros, Morton’s, Ruth’s Chris, Houston’s and Nick’s.
We arrived on time and the front room was crowded. The energy level was high and appeared to be a popular local spot. We were immediately seated in the back wine room. The back wine room was quite and had a nice ambience.
We ordered drinks and salads for appetizers. We were each served a small sourdough bread roll which was fresh and warm. Since we were first time diners, we were served a complimentary dish of garlic edamame which was great; reminded me of the edamame served at Ten Asian Bistro in Newport Beach. The Caesar and wedge salad was then served. The salad had a great taste and the quality of lettuce was great. We both ordered filets medium-​rare. The filets were cooked to perfection, however there was no flavor at all. Both filet’s tasted the same and seemed to lack seasoning/​butter. The mashed potatoes were good and the bacon covered Brussels sprouts were very good.
THE BAD:
After finishing our meal we were eager to order dessert. While waiting for our waitress, we disappointed that the server only offered us one small bread roll and never came around again to offer another. As time went on, we became increasingly impatient as we sat there with no food, no drinks, no bread and no dessert. Finally, after 15 minutes, the waitress came by and asked us if we would like dessert. At this point, we just wanted the bill and eat elsewhere for dessert. She handed us the bill and I immediately placed my credit card in the check holder. The server came by very quickly and said he would run my card immediately. Again, our impatience grew as we waited for our check to be returned. We waited an additional 10 minutes before our waitress came back and claimed that she thought another girl was going to bring our check? So finally we were able to sign the bill and leave 25 MINUTES AFTER FINISHING OUR FOOD.
The lack of flavor in our filet changed this from a 5 start restaurant to a 4 star. Waiting for 25 minutes after finishing our meal took this restaurant from a 4 star to a 3 star review.
I was really hoping to have a new steakhouse included in our list of restaurants we frequent but I’m hesitant to return. Our experience started out great but unfortunately fell short at the end. A smaller restaurant like this has to go above and beyond what the large steakhouses offer in order to be competitive and earn business from customers.

My mother and I just had one of our top favorite dinners here at this restaurant. I stumbled upon this gem on my Unilocal app and I couldn’t have been more impressed with this place. The service was phenomenal and the food was amazing. We started with the baked Brie soo good and they even brought us more crostini’s to finish the cheese without us even asking. The waitress timed our meal with our wine perfectly. I had the ahi tuna special and my mom had the bone in filet mignon and both were cooked to our liking. I will be back here the next time I am in the area. Thanks for an amazing evening.

My daughter and I went there for a girls lunch out. Food was great and they even have gluten free pasta. We loved the calamari and the service was exceptional.
The wine was very tasty too!

After years of living in RSM (22 to be exact) I finally decided to come on in for lunch and see what it was all about.
Within seconds I was warmly greeted with a smile and sat, I was blown away with the ambiance and the very polite staff. The iPad wine and bar list was a very nice touch! Chelsea was my waitress and was super awesome. She was very polite and suggested a good drink as well as some entrees.
I went with the Ultimate Cheeseburger with the ½ pat la freida patty and paired it with a mix of regular and sweet potato fries. It was cooked medium and tasted amazing, the flavor of the meat paired with the fresh toppings went really well together, I wasn’t finding my burger falling apart or being too overloaded with extras. The fries were nice and hot and had a good mix of both.
Finally Chelsea brought me some of their famous butter crème cake… my mind was BLOWN. It was light, warn and filling, the vanilla gelato pair with it was a nice addition.
All in all I was very pleased with my visit, great food, great atmosphere, and great staff really make a visit to Hanna’s worthwhile!

Great restaurant. The service surpasses the standard, plus the décor and atmosphere both deliver.
Above all, the food taste awesome. It’s super expensive though. I think the cheapest steak was $ 30. They do have alternatives to steak if you want to save a buck here and there. Consider the cheeseburger. It’s only $ 19 and really tasty. I definitely recommend this place. Little pricy though.

So most people from the area know Hannas. They have excellent food. The chef really knows how to pair ingredients. As an example the cheeseburger is made with top quality beef, great sharp cheddar, avocado, awesome bun and he type of burger that drips all over you hands when you eat it. Delicious.
They usually have some specials and we caught it on a Wednesday when all wine was ½ price. Even the bottles.
Here’s why four and not five stars. It is very pricey. Now some people feel that if the food is excellent it is worth paying a little more. The $ 19. cheeseburger was worth it. Just be prepared.
Worth coming here!

First time here — and I was very happy with the service food and ambiance.
I have the edamame and salad. Both very good and had great flavor It was wine Wednesday — and their wine selection is large. You will find one you love. It says closing is 9. The staff is very accommodating and allow you to relax and finish your drinks
And the butter cream cake — I am going to have dreams for days because it was so amazing.

Almost Never Disappoints, No Corkage & Great Service!
I’ve been here a few times over the last few years and have always had good experiences. Tonight’s visit, they blew the 5 star rating with an overcooked desert, but don’t judge them on that because there are so many redeeming qualities. Read on…
While they are always busy, so don’t expect fast, they always come through with good service, wonderful appetizers, salads and entrees. One of my favorite things about Hannah’s, and just another reason I continue to come back, is there is no corkage fee for up to 2 bottles. Additionally, they treat your bottles as if they were selling you their highest priced bottles by pouring them slowly through a filtered aerator into a beautiful carafe. They also have an assortment of wine glasses to match your favorite wine perfectly. Above and Beyond guys. keep it up!
LOCATION & AMBIANCE (Rating 4.5) The location in RSM is on a corner off the beaten path. It’s very nice with a patio waiting area which you can order drinks from. The center of the restaurant is tall seating for small to large parties and while there are flat screens on one wall, it has a higher end feel. It’s not your typical sports bar. There’s another outside patio eating area that is wonderfully quiet when it’s warm outside and to the right of the entrance is hall way seating (for lack of a better explanation) that is a little quieter as well. The center of the restaurant is extremely loud with lots going on.
SERVICE (Rating 4.75) I already mentioned the attention to detail given to bottles of wine we brought ourselves above. I’m still in awe of this practice and have to give them kudos for taking advantage of this service distinguishing Hannahs among restaurants that are not willing to lose a few bucks to gain loyalty and notoriety for caring about their customers wishes. Their servers are well trained, happy to assist and know their menu. Each visit they’ve shared with me their favorites and opinions on the specials. They’ve never rushed us, even when we’re visiting with friends over dinner and they have continued to check on us throughout the evening with a smile.
BRAISED SHORT RIB (Rating 5) While I’m stingy with 5 star rating, this entrée is awesome! It’s one of my favorite Short Rib dishes I’ve tasted. The meat is so juicy with a wonderful blend of spices and a marinade flavor (if there is one) still lingers which is not easy to do with meat that is cooked that long without slathering it with sauce. It’s served with sweet corn purree, sauteed baby corn, paprika dusted cotija cheese and crispy shallots. Dipping each bite into the sweet cheese was delightful and the baby corn goes perfectly with the dish. While it doesn’t look like a huge dinner plated, trust me you’ll be full due to the richness of the marinade and cheese. YUM!
BURRATA + BRUSSELS (Rating 3.5) I’m a huge lover of burrata, but I wasn’t over the top on this appetizer. The burrata was spread across the plate making the inner and outer layers, flavors and textures indistinguishable and the taste overall wasn’t everything I’ve come to love about burrata. Maybe I’ve just been spoiled, but it’s typically richer with bigger flavors. The dish is prepared with fried lemon + pepper, brussel sprout leaves (that had a nice crispness to them, but not flavorful), whipped burrata and huckleberry balsamic crostinis.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP (Rating 4.25) While not on the regular menu, it seems to be a returner on the Soup du Jour list. It’s thick and creamy with a wonderfully balanced spiced sweetness that makes it something I’d order again.
WARM BUTTER CAKE (Rating 2.5) While many guests rave about the butter cake (so I know it’s better than my review), tonight it was overcooked which made most of it rather dry (except for the center). It still had a nice flavor, but I have to say they blew it on the desert tonight along with my 5 rating for the dinner overall.
Hope I have the opportunity to adjust the rating with complete and truly 5 star visit.

You NEVER disappoint! Thx for the 10 star, yep not 5… That would be lowballing your food, staff & amazing accommodating chefs!
I have only ONE food allergy that seems to be in everything these days. But our waitress Cheri made sure to keep asking if it was already in the food. SO the chefs decided to make my lunch TRULY special after 3 letdowns. Thx guys. They even gave us a delectable dessert to make things THAT much better!
Dave, you are truly blessed with the BEST!

Was in RSM for a business meeting and we decided to have lunch at Hanna’s. My client said he had been before and there food is really good. We show up with our open table reservation and we were greeted but we were standing around waiting to be seated. It seemed like there was some confusion and there were 3 severs all at the front desk figuring something out. Then finally we are shown to our table.
We sit down and order some Arnold Palmers and start with the deviled eggs appetizer.
Our servers name was Cheri and I asked her about the deviled eggs and she said they are so good. As we were lookin over the menu Cheri was paying attention to us and kept refilling our glasses. So far Cheri has great service.
We decided to ordered. I told Cheri I wanted The Ultimate O.C. Burger ½ lb medium with French fries and a side of ranch. My client ordered the Ruben sandwich with fries.
Our appetizer showed up and it looked good. It had bacon and japalonos with a vinaigrette drizzle. Those were probably the best I have ever had. Kudos to Cheri those were great.
After a little bit our food comes out and the portion size is huge. My burger looked good and my clients sandwich was huge. So I dig into my burger and it’s well done which isn’t surprising. As I keep taking more and more bits hoping there would be some more flavor there wasn’t. This burger had a lack of flavor and sauce. It tasted like a burger patty with no salt or very little. It needed either garlic salt or more spices. Then I try my fries and those are over salted. I was thinking good thing I asked for ranch on the side but wait where is my ranch dressing? No ranch! I ask Cheri again and she brings it out quick. Overall the food looked appealing but it was the typical American way of Quantity over Quality.
Me personally I’d rather eat a smaller burger that tastes amazing then a $ 16 dollar huge dry bland burger. Too each his own I guess. My client said his Ruben tasted good but didn’t like the fact his bread was soggy.
Overall this place is fair I’d say the deviled eggs were the best part of the meal. I think this place is a bit pricey I think next time I’ll suggest Slater 50 – 50 they know how to make a burger taste good and it well worth the money.
Thanks for reading.
Matthew Y.

Amazing food and service here tonight!
Went for our 24^th anniversary… were treated to a complimentary champaign toast and dessert. All the good and drinks were awesome! Crazy good Mai tai… think my favorite thing was the espresso martini for dessert.