Reviews depend on the reviewer and his/her age background. I'm 46, have a 13 and 5 yr old.
My wife and I have been going since it opened. Sure, it's raised prices and sometimes we get a clueless server, but they still have $2.50 beer bottle specials each night and the best burgers and Mac & cheese around. Kids get free cotton candy (from the basement machine). They have kids meals.
My wife and I go to the bar sometimes on a date-night. I sip Padron tequila w/ a beer. It's all about the pour and they give heavy ones at a reasonable price.
Not a chain and not fancy, but try the Strip District skillet burger w/ Kobe beef. To die for if excellent bar food is your thing.