Not at all prickly, the Brass Cactus serves big plates of American pub fare with the odd traditional dish thrown in (dishes $8 to $22). Children will find lots to eat (burgers, fries, chicken fingers) and the down-home decor (think license plates hanging from the walls) will give them plenty to look at. Around 11pm on weekends the Cactus gets more of a club vibe, with patrons coming in to drink rather than eat. Usually there’s live rock music, at least during the high season.