Last Saturday was the only time in my life when I used the word "F**K" and "Dumplings" in the same sentence(As in "F**K no I do not want to go to Dotty Dumpling's"). My ever observant companions took that as a definite NO and fortunately we went elsewhere.
Is it just me? Do I not know what a good burger tastes like or what good service consists of? After reading the good reviews here guess I don't but the two times I have been there in three years I have had the most greasy, overpriced burgers accompanied by slow, indifferent service I have ever had. I ordered a medium-rare and got a bloody, greasy glob that pretty much dissolved the bun. The meat was tasteless and the only thing that saved it was the sauce. Oh, and it took a mere forty-five minutes to get to me. The first visit wasn't much better.
I think though that it may have something to do with going there on Sunday nights which can be a crap-shoot at any restaurant in Madison. Maybe I'll try it again on a weekday but since I had one of the worst meals of my LIFE at this place I'm not eager to test my luck again.
If you have to go, stick to the fried mushrooms.