I love Hofbrauhaus. It can get insanely busy during peak dining/bar hours, but I have also found it to be great for groups and for families. I've never had anything on the menu that wasn't delicious. The hefferveisen is my favorite from any brewery I've ever had. That said, you never know how long your wait will be and how loud it will be even it's it relatively early in the evening (four or five PM). Parking is annoying.