Mader's carries a lot of memories for me. I think ...

Mader's carries a lot of memories for me. I think I first came here as a kid with my parents. Their Thanksgiving, and other holiday buffets are outstanding.

My recent visit was disappointing. I ate in the bar. Service was slow. The food dry, cool to temperature, pricey for what you get. French Onion soup is $10. The croutons inside stale and tough. The schnitzel had a great breading, but needed to be cut with a knife. The beef had great sauce but was tough. Usually it's tender and moist. No bread was served in the bar. It was a lackluster experience.

My previous memories are so strong with this restaurant. Never had a bad experience previously, but it will be awhile before I return.