Having just flown into town for the first time, we wanted to try some typical Wisconsin food, specifically brats. The Great Dane was a good place for this. It has a good atmosphere inside, perfect for a brew pub- lots of wood and traditional design elements.
First, I really regret not having a beer. What kind of person goes to a brew pub to have a brat and doesn't get a beer! That dumb move aside, the food was pretty good. The pretzel rolls had some great mustard dips to accompany them, and the brats and mashed potatoes were very well done- exactly what i was looking for. Some of the other menu items seem a bit more eclectic as far as brew pub sandwiches go, but I i would guess that has a lot to do with catering to the nearby college population.