Hals is really a great bar. The cocktails are solid, great size and they don't skimp on the alcohol like some bars.
The food is also good for bar food. I'm particularly fond of the mushroom brie soup. Tonight I had the wedge salad and requested they grill my romaine a but before making the salad. It was good, but the toppings seemed forced and half-assed. Even worse, the bacon appeared to be mere bacon bits rather than actual crumbled bacon. That was not cool.
I've also had the Seiten and it's delicious, as is the tuna appetizer, though more was a bit would rock.
One thing I'm not a fan of is the acoustics. When it's busy, it's extremely loud, especially in the dining area. I also find that no matter which shoes I wear, I slip on the floor to the ladies room, regardless if I've had drinks or not.
I will always come back to Hals. It feels good, and the drinks are great. It's a quality local bar