The Hall at Palihouse Holloway

The bar and lounge at the Hall, where the wait staff is endearing.  (Ann Johansson / For The Los Angeles Times)

Oysters on the half shell (West Coast or East Coast, you choose) come out nicely chilled and are $25 for a dozen.  (Ann Johansson / For The Los Angeles Times)

Baby lamb chops with onion tapenade.  (Ann Johansson / For The Los Angeles Times)

Kabocha squash agnolotti.  (Ann Johansson / For The Los Angeles Times)

Croque-monsieur.  (Ann Johansson / Los Angeles Times)

At the Hall, glasses are thick, narrow tumblers like you might find at a flea market in Paris.  (Ann Johansson / For The Los Angeles Times)