Hap's Original (Pleasanton, California)

 restaurant, steakhouse

122 W. Neal St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 600-9200
Hours: Mon-Sat, 5PM-10PM; Sun, 5PM-9PM; bar opens at 4PM

The authentic New York style steak house. In addition, we proudly offer fresh, seasonal fish and lobster prepared to order.

Hap's Restaurant has become a local institution. Originally a bar owned by Hap Bonde, it was sold to Milt and Julie Dunham in 1949. The Dunhams were in the horse racing business and Milt had promised Julie he would get out of the business some day. When one of their horses finished last at Bay Meadows that year, Milt decided to buy a bar. At the time, they couldn't afford the $50 to change the bar sign, which still today reads Hap's.

In 1956, one of their racehorses placed first, and they bought the business on Main Street currently occupied by Bruno's Restaurant. They also purchased a home on Neal Street one block away from Hap's bar. In 1957, they started expanding their home into the restaurant/bar it is now. Hap's was known as a family place. Children were welcome to sleep in the adjoining Dunham home if they got tired before their parents were ready to leave.

www.hapsoriginal.com
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