The Great Dane is a solid, consistent, easy place to go for beer or food. I've been a few times since moving to Madison and I'm always pleased with the service and the meals.
The cheese curds are delish. I love the sauce that comes with. This is the place we take out-of-towners to introduce them to our new Wisconsin culinary delight. :) As others have said, it's kid- and family-friendly, which is also great when looking for a place for a group to eat. It's also nice for big groups or small events.
I really like the options on the menu here. I can pretend to be healthy by ordering a giant salad or wrap, or I can go all out and get wings or a burger. It really doesn't matter in the end anyway because I always get a beer or two! I'm never amazed by the food, but I'm also not disappointed. For me, that is ok when the Great Dane is the option that makes finding "something for everyone" so easy. I'll be back!