Stepped into the joint with Mikey Free on a Friday evening looking to get a couple of beers and a decent meal before heading out downtown for a couple of drinks.
The place is in a stripmall but dont let that deter you. The most winning characteristic about this place is its hospitality and care for the little things. I called to ask if they served food (as I have never been there before) and Jeff even conveyed friendliness on the phone. You walk in, seat yourself and are greated quickly by a friendly, welcoming face.
The decor is traditional wisconsin bar. Badger flags, beer signs, etc. Menu had a lot of things that seemed to be appetizing. I decided on the Fish Fry (the good good Catholic in me beit Friday) and wasnt dissappointed (even though I am a fish fry snob). The tarter sauce however wasnt the best but mangable. I also had the French onion soup and it was pretty good.
Waitstaff was amazing; both the great waitress or the other kind members of the place that walked around checking on how you were doing (and in a genuine manner!).
My absolute favorite part of this place, which I thought was soooo coool, was that as the sun started to set (roughly ~6pm on this friday, and yes it got bright in the place) a young woman walked around with a box of sunglasses offering a pair to each patron!!! And they were all goofy-oversized-funny-trendy glasses that any person with a decent sense of humility/humor wouldnt mind donning for the 15 minutes where the sun was an issue. This completely had me smitten.
Besides not having Miller Lite on tap, I loved the place and would recommend it to anyone.
However, since it is outside the city of Madison, they do allow smoking (I can smell myself as I type this, boo).