I truly think Meat & Potatoes is worth the hype. I've never had a bad meal or experience here! It's been around for a while so it might not have the new and exciting vibe as some of the other spots, but there's a reason it gets rave reviews. They do a great job.
I've gone for dinner and lunch (when they were open during lent) and everything has been delicious. My favorite thing to get is mussels, but even just a regular old burger is awesome here. You can go as fancy or casual as you'd like with the menu, and their cocktail list is awesome. Service is always attentive without being overbearing. Even with other new and trendy places popping up around town, I keep coming back here.