I have lived in Madison, Wisconsin for many years, and had never even "noticed" the Big Ten Pub. Driving by one Friday early evening my wife and I stopped in. Very busy. Very noisy. EXTREMELY pleasant and helpful wait staff. The chicken chili is the berst I've ever enjoyed. Fish fry was very well done, and the potato pancakes were exceptional. There is one turn-off however that may prevent from going back - -it may be a "small thing," but to me it is important. I have never, EVER been in a restaurant that made a charge for an extra small cup of tartar sauce, or sour cream. NEVER! That says a lot to me about "attitude" - -my server explained as best he could, and I recognize it is not the server's fault. It seems to me that the owner -- "Jordan" - -or management should IMMEDIATELY provide someone spending a minimum of $30-$40 per couple with an extra doo-dad or these sauces without charge and without question! I run a business, and I've found that if I did something like this my clientele/customers would be rightfully outraged. Good place, but this bothers me greatly.
Ray from Madison