Chances are, the ratings under 3 stars were probably written by people who don't want their popped collars to get wrinkled from waiting in line or their Prada shoes to be scuffed up on *gasp* the concrete as they wait outside, since this place does seem to bring in the crowds night after night.
It's a great place to go with friends. Their menu is typical bar food, but the taste is anything but typical. Fried pickles and cheese fries and burgers - OH MY! This is not the place to go if you're in a rush especially on a Fri/Sat night; expect a hefty wait. But you can order a drink from the bar while you wait and trust me, the food is worth it!