Let's just start by saying they serve Old Milwaukee Beer. That should be your first indication as to the overall quality. I get the fun of retro beers, as they have PBR cans too, but focus on the good. Plus, throw an Old Style in the mix. That is the next big retro beer (CUBS fans already know), but I I digress.
I went here with work colleagues, and we all got different burgers to test the variety of the burgers & sides. It should also be noted I paid very close attention to ladies next to us, as they ordered the Mac & Cheese (which looked good, but neither of them finished).
The burgers start at $10 and were blah. One was over-cooked, the other under-cooked. The meat was rather plain too, and seemed devoid of proper spicing. The veggie patty was actually really tasty, but it easily fell a part looking like a rice bowl. The bun seemed no different than the cheap white bun you can buy in bulk at Costco. For a gourmet burger, the bun needs to be able to hold it's own.
The sides were much better. The tater tots had a nice spice sprinkled on them. A good tater tot is like a high-five in your mouth, so kudos. The onion rings were delish & seemed hand-battered, but the fries were average & tasted like they came from a freezer bag.
The beer list (other than the Old Mil) was pretty nice. I'd be happy to just sit here and toss a few back.
Service seemed slow & not 100%, but this place just opened. It'll get better...
All in all, the folks at Arcadia Tavern know what they are doing (this is their joint too), but for the price & quality, I think there are better upscale burger joints out there.