I went here for several parties. It was very nice they accomodate large groups very well. We all had a great time and enjoyed our meals and drinks. I think it's also a great place to celebrate nice occasions there, it's not to fancy but fancy ... more

I went here for several parties. It was very nice they accomodate large groups very well. We all had a great time and enjoyed our meals and drinks. I think it's also a great place to celebrate nice occasions there, it's not to fancy but fancy enough to have a nice dinner with fellow workers or for a romantic dinner with your loved one. less

A big pub with a full bar and a full restaurant. Beware of crowds. We went on a Friday night and the wait was something like 45 minutes. Once we were seated, it was quite pleasant. I had a chicken breast sandwich with honey mustard sauce. It was ... more

A big pub with a full bar and a full restaurant. Beware of crowds. We went on a Friday night and the wait was something like 45 minutes. Once we were seated, it was quite pleasant. I had a chicken breast sandwich with honey mustard sauce. It was competently made, but it was absolutely soaked with sauce. It made the sandwich hard to eat. It tasted pretty good, though. The service was good, sort of. The waiter accidentally dropped a tray of food for our party, so some of us had to wait for our food while others in our party ate. That's not such a problem. The way they handled it, however, was. Instead of merely apologizing, or even just taking something off the tab, they went mildly insane. They took 50% off our check, and to top it off, the waiter just gave us a $20 bill. It was, to say the least, awkward. We gave the waiter his money back, and we were pretty confused by the half-off tab, so we weren't sure what to pay. I realize they felt bad, but they really should learn how to deal with those little problems more professionally. less

Great Atmosphere, full bar and large menu. I have eaten there on several occasions and would recommend it. Those on a diet however be warned.. there are selections that are healthier on the menu but it is too tempting to indulge. The beers are exc ... more

Great Atmosphere, full bar and large menu. I have eaten there on several occasions and would recommend it. Those on a diet however be warned.. there are selections that are healthier on the menu but it is too tempting to indulge. The beers are excellent. My favorite is the Red Lager. This is not my favorite place in Madison but it would be one of my first choices if I was entertaining several people with varied tastes. It can be very crowded and noisy so don't expect a quiet dinner for two. less

The Great Dane does have the distinction of being LARGE and consistently good. With an expansive menu (including an always available fish fry) the Dane is a good bet for those indecisive diners. It also reaps automatic stars for the outdoor courty ... more

The Great Dane does have the distinction of being LARGE and consistently good. With an expansive menu (including an always available fish fry) the Dane is a good bet for those indecisive diners. It also reaps automatic stars for the outdoor courtyard which has European aspirations. A better beer garden would be truly hard to find. less