Hal's was on my Bookmarked list. I had heard great things about the food. I was in the area and decided to give it a try. When we pulled in the place looked fun and happy. The outdoor seating area had lights all around and gave Hal's a welcoming look. I wish it had been warm enough to sit outdoors. The inside was just as welcoming. It was painted with warm colors and the lights were low. We were seated quickly. They have an extensive beer list. They also have a bottle shop next door. If you are a beer connoisseur, this is a great place to try.
We ordered the Cuban Rueben with onion rings and a pizza with bacon, onions, and black olives. It didn't take long for our food to come which was nice since we were starving. Hands down the Cuban Reuben is one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten. It is a Reuben but has pulled pork on it. The pork enhances the other flavors of a Reuben-especially the brown mustard. The portions of items on the sandwich were perfect. Sometimes places get heavy handed with sauerkraut and it is the only flavor you get. That is definitely not the case here. The onion rings were large and crunchy. They give you a hearty portion of them.
The pizza was a lot bigger than we expected. It was literally covered with toppings. They are very generous with them. The crust is not a thin crust but leans toward a crunch. The bacon was actually a light flavor and married well with their pizza sauce.
The restaurant was clean and our server was very nice. We will definitely be going back.