There was a large group of us that went to Hofbrauhaus a week ago. I had been there a few different times during the week or on a Friday. This was a Saturday night and they do not take reservations on Saturday nights. We waited approxmately two hours to get seated (eight of us).
I thought the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive, especially with the size of our group. I enjoyed the food, beer, and environment in the bier garden as well. It is a great place to go with a large group.
I would definately go back to Hofbrauhaus, just not on a Saturday night so I could avoid waiting a few hours!