I went for a nice lunch at Town Hall with my mom and Auntie Maggie. I had a nice time there on a past trip with my dad (here). Town Hall won Best New Restaurant for 2004 from San Francisco Magazine, and has gotten some pretty good pub. The space is bright and relaxed, and there's a big communal table near the entrance that is reserved for walk-ins if you don't have a reservation. We got a table near the back of the room that got tons of natural light from the tall windows. The food is mainly classic American stuff with new twists and some Creole influence thrown in. Also, the desserts are great. 
Bakewell Cream biscuits with Smithfield ham and hot pepper jam - $10 The food this time was great - perhaps even better than the last time I went. The Bakewell Cream biscuits were soft and fluffy, steaming hot and fresh out of the oven. The Smithfield ham was a bit like the leaner part of a really good prosciutto, sliced a little bit thicker than your typical Parma. It had a great taste and texture, without being dry or tough. The pepper jam added a kick of sweetness and a tiny bit of heat - a very interesting taste. I loved this dish! It was also a pretty big serving for a lunch app. 
Paul's ale battered fish and chips, malt vinegar and house-made coleslaw - $15 They made a great version of fish and chips, although I admit I'm not an expert on this stuff. The fish was tender and flaky. The batter was fairly light, which I liked. The fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce were all very good. 
mocha toffee bread pudding a la mode Town Hall has a signature chocolate and butterscotch pot de crème which after 2 visits I still haven't tried. I just couldn't resist the description of this bread pudding, and I certainly don't regret my decision. The bread pudding had a deep, chocolate flavor, and was burning hot when it came out. The ice cream was perfect to cool it down. The pudding also had a nice, almost doughy texture, and no weird ingredients getting in the way. I swear I will try the pot de crème next time though. Really!