I'm a big fan of the Great Dane. I cannot speak for the beers since I do drink beer but I am very familiar with the food.
Appetizers: The artichoke dip, fish tacos and tuna tataki are some of my favorites. I often order either the tuna or the fish tacos as my lunch instead of as an app
Food: The brown ale onion soup is to die for! Seriously, I have cravings for this soup!!! I DREAM if this soup! I also really enjoy the Texarkana burger (and I'm not even a burger person). My favorite sandwich has to be the salmon BLT-it is delicious!
My only disappointments have been the mac and cheese and the chicken pot pie. Not because they were bad but because I can make them a lot better at home.
The staff is always friendly and efficient. The Hilldale Great Dane is also very accommodating for children. The hosts tend to put all the families with small children in the same section. Good for the families with children and good for the diners who don't want to see/hear young kids.
As a side note: the Great Dane brunch, while a bit pricey, is very good. It is also very busy so don't forget to make a reservation. ;)