4 stars because the sunset view is gorgeous and because there is a delicious tofu entree on the menu.
I docked one star because I think Moerlein should take reservations or turn more of the free seating area into seats where the host(ess) can seat you. Why? Because on Friday and Saturday nights the wait can be up to 4 hours for a table and the food is good but it's not THAT good. Nowhere close. Great beer selection though, and the pretzel appetizer is good. It would be great if they swapped out the cheap and liquidy nacho cheese sauce with something a bit more farm to table.
Note: My boyfriend says don't order the fish and chips. It's too greasy, all batter, and gave him a wicked bad belly ache. He recommends the fish tacos as a swimming alternative.