Otto's Beer & Brat Garden

the service was slow.  we had group of 12.   two of us ordered salads and most of our table was done eating before the salads were brought out.  food mediocre.   horrible pretzel appetizer.

Vegetarians: they have Veggie Burgers. Strange but true. At least the did when we ate there Summer 2012.  You can eat outside or in the cool, dark wood-paneled main hall.

As you walk into this place, you are instantly aware that this is going to be a good German brat place.  The floors, walls, and ceiling are all dark wood panels, with two huge beer-hall style chandeliers, and long bench-style seating for large groups of merry-drinkers.  The walls are decorated with large steins and various other German paraphernalia.  I've seen "Brat hausen" in places like Milwaukee with less authentic decor than this place.

They had about a dozen tap offerings, including the staples like Spaten and its darker, maltier brother Spaten Optimater.  The hot pretzel game with a few different kinds of mustard and for $1 extra a cup of cheese sauce.  I knew I was in Wisconsin when I saw it because it was made with REAL cheese, not that crap that comes in a giant 5lb can.  Worth the extra buck trust me.

Brat was excellent and the sourkraut and german mustard was the perfect compliment.  Get two if you plan on staying a while and enjoying some German beer and clanking steins with your friends.

Can I comment on the other food?  Nope because I came here for a brat (its a BRAT garden!) and so should you.