My wife is not really sure what the hype was, but I love this place. It has more than decent food, with large portions but nowhere near worth the $100 our bill came to after two beers and two entrees (which is why I knock off that last star).
We both ordered Franziskaner's and my wife had the classic schnitzel while I have an interesting dish of which the name I cannot remember. It was some sort of meat stuffed with something. It was good, I wish I didn't sound like an idiot describing it.
The first time I came, without the wife, I had the farmer's plate and it was EXCELLENT but there was so much food I couldn't even finish it all.
Everything about this place is great. Everything is authentic and made from scratch, and I've had the same waitress both times I've come and she is just great.
The atmosphere is great too, but make sure you go passed the deli and into the actually restaurant area (when you enter the store/deli go left and then right around the corner), because otherwise you'll miss out on the experience. The beer selection was great, but I would hope it would be. And all of the food is excellent.
I will come here again whenever I get a chance. Too bad it's not a little closer to home (we're in the Northwest).
Either way, definitely go here but beware the prices. They will stack up if you aren't careful.