Hatchet Hall
Michelin Plate
Our verdict
Hatchet Hall sits in Los Angeles’ New American lane with Brian Dunsmoor’s name attached and Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025. The cooking belongs to the city’s broader shift away from rigid tasting-menu orthodoxy and toward American regional references, live-fire technique, and a room that feels built for a full evening rather than a quick course count.
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Hatchet Hall is a Los Angeles restaurant listed for New American and American cooking, with Brian Dunsmoor associated as chef/owner. For diners comparing American restaurants in the city, its verified profile is direct: $$$ pricing, smart casual dress, and Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025.
It belongs in the New American and American conversation in Los Angeles, with confirmed evening hours throughout the week and daytime service on Saturday and Sunday.
New American and American dining in Los Angeles
Hatchet Hall’s Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025 places it on Michelin’s dining map, but it should not be described as a starred restaurant. A Michelin Plate is a separate form of recognition, useful as a signal that the restaurant has been noted by Michelin without overstating the accolade.
Its verified cuisine categories are New American and American. That makes Hatchet Hall relevant for diners looking for an American restaurant in Los Angeles rather than a restaurant defined by a different cuisine or a confirmed tasting-menu structure.
Comparison can help situate it. Manuela is another restaurant in the New American and American register. Charcoal Venice, Birdie G's, Tomat, and Trust are also useful reference points for diners comparing American-leaning dining.
For travelers, the key is to treat Hatchet Hall as a confirmed New American and American option in Los Angeles, not to rely on unverified assumptions about specific dishes, seating, service style, or a fixed menu format.
Where the restaurant sits in Los Angeles' American cooking map
Los Angeles has a broad American dining landscape, and Hatchet Hall fits within that map as a New American and American restaurant.
The Michelin Plate citations in consecutive years give external recognition, while the cuisine listing and chef/owner association provide the clearest grounded context. Hatchet Hall is best understood as a $$$ Los Angeles restaurant for New American and American cooking by Brian Dunsmoor.
For visitors building a Los Angeles dining itinerary, that makes it a useful American-category choice to compare against other dining in the city.
Within the broader American restaurant category, Hatchet Hall’s confirmed identity is concise: Los Angeles, New American and American cuisine, Brian Dunsmoor, smart casual dress, $$$ pricing, and Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025.
How to place it in a Los Angeles itinerary
The practical decision is whether Hatchet Hall fits the cuisine, price level, and timing you want. It is listed as $$$, with dinner hours Monday through Friday, dinner plus daytime service on Saturday, and daytime service plus an earlier dinner close on Sunday.
For scheduling, use the verified hours: Monday through Friday from 5–10 PM; Saturday from 10 AM–2:30 PM and 5–10 PM; and Sunday from 10 AM–2:30 PM and 5–9 PM. Dress is smart casual.
In a Los Angeles dining plan, Hatchet Hall is best placed as a confirmed New American and American restaurant with Michelin Plate recognition, rather than as a venue defined by unverified specifics. Diners choosing among Hatchet Hall, Manuela, Charcoal Venice, Birdie G's, Tomat, and Trust should compare current menus, availability, and travel logistics directly before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What type of food is Hatchet Hall known for?
Hatchet Hall serves New American and American cuisine.
Where exactly is Hatchet Hall?
Hatchet Hall is located in Los Angeles.
Is Hatchet Hall award-winning?
Hatchet Hall has received Michelin Plate recognition in 2025 and 2024.
How much does it cost to eat at Hatchet Hall?
Pricing at Hatchet Hall is listed as $$$.
Is Hatchet Hall open every day?
Hours at Hatchet Hall: Mon: 5–10 PM; Tue: 5–10 PM; Wed: 5–10 PM; Thu: 5–10 PM; Fri: 5–10 PM; Sat: 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM; Sun: 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM.
Who is the chef at Hatchet Hall?
The chef/owner associated with Hatchet Hall is Brian Dunsmoor.
What's the signature at Hatchet Hall?
The clearest verified anchor is Brian Dunsmoor’s New American and American cooking in Los Angeles, supported by Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 and 2025. No single signature dish is verified here.
Price and Positioning
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchet HallThis venue (the venue you are viewing) | Southern-Inspired Wood Fire American | $50–100 | Michelin Plate | Not listed |
| Charcoal Venice | Charcoal-Grilled Steakhouse | $50–100 | Michelin Plate | Steakhouse, American |
| Birdie G's | Eastern European | Not listed | Michelin Plate · LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #52 | American |
| Tomat | British-Persian-California Farm-to-Table | $50–100 | Michelin Plate · Wine Spectator Award of Excellence | Californian |
| Manuela | Farm-to-Table American with Southern Influences | $50–100 | Michelin Plate · Wine Spectator Award of Excellence | New American, American |
| Trust | Modern American Wood-Fired Small Plates | $30–50 | Michelin Plate | New American, American |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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Full recognition history (3 entries)
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- Rustic
- Cozy
- Energetic
- Group Dining
- Brunch
- Casual Hangout
- Open Kitchen
- Terrace
- Craft Cocktails
- Extensive Wine List
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
- Small Plates
- A La Carte
- Family Style
- Whiskey
- Natural Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Gluten Free Options
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .
Lively atmosphere with vintage accents like tufted leather banquettes, an L-shaped bar, and a sprawling pergola-shaded patio well-suited for groups.















