i almost skipped the High Point because the negative reviews about too big a menu struck a cord. Bottom line: they're wrong! My wife and i had a fabulous experience at the High Point. The building is fascinating and well updated to its modern use. Despite the Al Capone connection, there is only a very subtle attempt to capitalize on this history. This is no tourist trap; its obviously run by committed restauranteurs whose goal is to provide a fine dining experience, a real surprise in a town that on the surface appears to be the typical small southern motel strip that masquerades as a town. Of course that's not true of Monteagle which sports the sophisticated rusticity of the Monteagle Assembly and is down the road from Sewanee, one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the U. S. Appearances can be deceiving, but not in the case of the High Point, where the food was every bit as extraordinary as the setting. Since the night was warm we chose to sit outside on the patio, where we were serenaded by very small but very loud frogs: great fun indeed. Service was attentive and friendly, but not obtrusive, it seemed like our waitress was always there at just the right moment. Our meals started with a Chattanooga Whiskey Sour, which was one of the best I have ever tasted. We choose the Duck Soup special and a Blueberry Summer Salad, both of which were exquisite. For our main course we split a Maker's Mark Steak, which would have been too much food if we hadn't split it. The main course came with a choice of vegetables: we chose the smashed potatoes which were fabulous and the medley of fried potatoes which were interesting and tasty as well. Oh and don't forget the rolls, which were so good that we secreted one away for breakfast. One very thoughtful feature of the menu was the ability to substitute the full spectrum of soups, salads and vegetables for the recommended choices at no extra charge. Overall this was a great experience and by itself would justify the 300 miles we drove to get to Monteagle. If you haven't been to the South Cumberland area don't fail to head out on some of the fantastic trails in the area, such as Fiery Gizzard or Stone Door and don't miss the Dutch Maid Bakery in Tracy City. A few miles up an down the beautiful hills and you'll work up a great appetite to enjoy the High Point that much more. read more

This is one of our "special places," and has been for years. Fine dining in a beautiful old house, and it's just far enough away from our hometown of Franklin that you feel like you've really been somewhere... know what I mean? We have visited many, many times and enjoyed terrific appetizers, especially the lobster bisque, exceptionally good salads, delicious steaks and seafood, and our personal favorite creme brulee anywhere. We've never been disappointed. I will say our last trip a few weeks ago the lobster bisque was not the same recipe I remember, had significantly more cheese and no actual lobster that I could detect. Or maybe I'm spoiled after our trip this past summer to Maine, and my memories are now clouded... still good. Definitely plan a visit, you won't be sorry. For weekend evenings be sure and make a reservation. read more

My fiancé and I were driving up to Chicago, stopped in Monteagle for the night and found this amazing place! Our server was Terri, she was so pleasant and welcoming! The place had nice ambience, dim lights and a fire place. In the summer you could sit outside. For dinner we had chicken caprese and the grilled salmon both to die for ! We had to skip dessert but the menu looked so delicious! Cheers! read more

High Point Restaurant - Chicken caprese with squash risotto (Special vegetables of the day) - New American Near Me - Monteagle, Tennessee

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Absolutely awful. Denied us the right to dine because of our age. Wouldn't even let us wait for our shuttle in front of the restaurant. Served others after denying us. Complete and absolute bs. read more

Stopped here on our way to Nashville. I will start with the positives: First, they fit our party of six in without a reservation. We ate on the patio, the ambiance out there was nice. Second, our waitress was very nice and helpful. If I were rating based on the aforementioned, I would give it 4 1/2 stars, unfortunately I have to include the food in my review. Food wasn't terrible, it just wasn't that great. I felt the quality of ingredients was poor.I ordered Brie en Croute, which was very good. Winter Salad was ok and my Filet Oscar style was probably one of the toughest steaks I have had. It was cooked medium rare so it wasn't over-cooked. It was obviously a low quality piece of meat. I think that's why they serve it smothered in Hollandaise sauce. I ordered the sauce on the side, so the tough meat was very obvious. My asparagus wasn't prepared well either. It didn't have an ounce of oil on it, so it was just warmed in the oven, making it very dry and bland. I tried my friend's truffle fries and they were a big, soggy disappointment. I don't mind spending what we spent on a great quality meal, but this food was definitely over-priced. My advise would be to keep on driving to Nashville or Chattanooga for dinner. read more

Great service, classy atmosphere, and delicious food! I live in CA and while visiting relatives we stopped here for dinner, so glad that we did! My filet mignon with the grilled shrimp was amazing! Next time I visit TN I must return! Also the grilled pound cake dessert is a must try! read more

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I always find this place delightful. The lobster bisque is consistently delicious & I've had many. The atmosphere is nice in that old charming home. We go frequently and have always had great food & service. read more

Had a business dinner there last June 26th, 2014. It was one of the best meals that we've had. The food was fresh and well prepared. I had the Bruised and Blue Filet Mignon with Chef's vegetables and a Loaded Bake Potato. It was just fantastic. Tammy was our server, with 13 years experience there she was forthright with her suggestions and answering questions. When one of my colleagues ask about the scallops she said "they just came in Tuesday and they are on the small side.". It's always refreshing when someone is straight up honest with you. It would have been very easy to have pushed those scallops on him just to get them out of the kitchen. Since it was a week day we were seated immediately, but I understand it can get very busy during certain seasons. Anyway, great food, great service and wonderful ambience with lots of history and folklore with the Al Capone connection. I highly recommend this for special occasions. read more

What a treasure We looked on Yelp and found this quaint limitless place and were surprised at the welcome and amazing food. Still enjoying the left overs the next day. read more

Not bad, but not great. Decent. For the area it's likely the nicest more upscale restaurant, but the food was unimpressive. My favorite dish was the house salad, that should say something... but truly the mustard vinaigrette was delicious. My "Mountain Mule" came in a ceramic mug and tasted nothing of ginger. My heirloom potatoes were not cut uniformly and over-fried, just crispy but empty pockets of potato. The asparagus was cooked right not too crunchy not overly tender, and the chef's vegetable of the day: grilled spaghetti squash tasted like pure tomato and pepper. The fried green tomatoes weren't anything to write home about either. simple and plain, truthfully nothing that wows you. Our server was kind and courteous, especially with us as very visible out-of-towners. The meal was not worth the price, but they can get away with it since there's nothing else like it around there. Our bill left us disappointed for what we had, granted it was 11 of us, but like I said decent surely edible, but the quality of the food (preparation/cooking/flavors) definitely not worth the price. read more

An amazing dinner from the coconut shrimp, lobster bisque, steak Diane, caramelized squash, to the pound cake with homemade caramel and ice cream. Service was attentive but not hovering. Great cocktails too. Can't wait to come back again. read more

My husband and I ate dinner there last Wednesday, June 4th. It was one of the best meals that we had eaten in a long time. Our last pricey meal was for our 37th anniversary. We thought that was a good meal till we ate at High Point. both meals were about the same in price, close to $150 which included tip. One of those special meals. We have told all our friends about the place and cannot wait to go back for another special meal. I just want to say thank you to the chief and waitress for doing such a great job. I had the Makers Mark steak which was awesome and my husband had the Capone Seafood which was really good. But not as good as mine. My husband had the house salad with the mustard vinegarette and raved about it, I had the lobster bisque which was really good. We both believe the appetizer was probably one of the best we have ever had -the Crabcakes - Wonderful! See you soon! read more

This place is amazing! We ordered 3 hors d'oeuvres and loved each one of them! The lobster bisque was great and our entrées were amazing, although by the time they arrived I was stuffed! This is my favorite restaurant! read more

Had reservations for 7:30 ordered 15 minutes after being seated. Did not get salad until almost 2 hours after ordering then another 20 to 25 minutes for main course. Spoke with owner and got the "busy" ezcuse. Got meal good food for 3 out of 4. Then owner overheard us talking and was VERY snarky and condescending towards us for being upset that 3 tables that sat down after us and ordered after us were served first. No excuse for this kind of behavior on the behalf of the owner! Someone needs to relearn the fundamentals of business and remember how to take constructive criticism instead of being offensive to your customer read more

Everything from the lightly seared rare tuna, to the lobster bisque, to the fresh summer salad, to the shrimp Charleston was all great! Great place for a date night. read more

High Point Restaurant - Food was great! Fresh and full of flavor! - New American Near Me - Monteagle, Tennessee

Go here for the baked Brie and you will be happy. I would say 4.5 not 5. The steak Diane sauce was overpowering but the steak was cooked well. The grilled poundcake is amazing as well as the Alfredo. I'll be back. Two people had the Brie Alfredo, steak Diane, and grilled poundcake our bill was $85. This is dirt cheap for the quality. A gem read more

High Point Restaurant - Baked Brie - New American Near Me - Monteagle, Tennessee

Thursday evening. We were turned away from this place, despite maybe open tables, because they were too busy. Didn't say "There's a wait" or "It might be a while to get food" just said "We don't have anything right now, we are too busy, sorry." Weirdest service experience I've had in a while. read more

My wife and I truly enjoyed our evening at High Point. The home and grounds are beautiful. The speakeasy jazz music playing in the background contributed to the Al Capone ambiance, too. Our server was superb, and we both thought our salads and meals were top notch (scallops and seafood platter). We did not sample the desserts this time, but hope to on our next trip. We are already thinking about returning with friends. read more

December 12, 2018 arrived around 5:30 -6:00 PM Stood at the door waiting for someone to acknowledge we were there 3 or more employees went passed within a foot or two and never spoke to us, after waiting what seemed to be ten minutes, we were about to leave when a lady, no welcome , no smile , no warmth of any kind came by ask if we had reservation, we said no, she gave out a grunting sigh in disapproval made us feel we were imposing on her as she had to climb the stairs, and said follow me. We were taken upstairs to what appeared to be an dark attic, in a tiny room with 3 tables ,atmosphere was terrible. My husband told them several times it was my birthday, each time no acknowledgement of any kind. The reason for the comment when people go out to eat it should be a pleasant experience and especially on special occasions. Left thinking it is one place we will never go again. read more

This place is steeped in history. It offers a delectable cuisine in a cramped, yet comfortable setting indoors, which spacious starlight dining outside. The food is delicious and is presented well. For the area the cuisine is refreshing considering it is not southern cooking. The oysters and steak and lobster are an excellent choice. It was about $300 plus tip for a table of four so make sure you're prepared if you're going to have a few drinks. read more

I don't understand why this place dosen't have 5 stars. I have eaten here many times over the years and it's always good. They have both indoor and outdoor seating.The bread is delicious.The French Onion soup is good as well as the salads. I do wish they offered more options for vegans/vegetarians. Try the grilled pound cake with buterpecan icecream... trust me it's great. Ask to be put in the section that Terri is working. She is the best. read more

This is by far the best steak house in Monteagle. The building was home to Al capone's secretary and mistress

They overbooked and threatened to call the cops when I tried to understand why my reservation had been cancelled. Ridiculous.

We drove from Nashville to spend the afternoon touring Monteagle. It was a great experience. We cruised The Assembly, drove through The University of the South, found the natural bridge and even drove to the bluff to see The Templeton library. As the sun was getting low and the Highpoint Restaurant opens, our palettes watering we entered to the smells of delicious food. There were five of us so orders could have been confusing. Our waitress was a local young girl who was very quiet, friendly and efficient. The ingredients of the food were all heavenly. The bread it to die for. I wondered what cow that creamy butter came from. They have lobsters, steak, shrimp and chicken dishes. Even the cubed fried potatoes were special. If you want a nice dinner along with a wonderful afternoon I suggest you leave the city and drive to the mountain. read more

Disappointing, at best. The menu looked lovely but nothing matched the anticipation. The Mountain Mule came in a coffee mug, the tuna was over cooked, the raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing was tasteless, and the peppercorned steaks were ladened with an overwhelming amount of pepper.....the bread was yummy!! We will not return. read more

Terrible service. Called us and cancelled our reservation, when we had it booked two weeks ago.

Very unprofessional. Called and cancelled our alumni dinner. Very obvious they overbooked.

This place could be soooo much better. The Rainbow Trout was cooked perfectly. It needed no heavy sauce they put on it. Salads fresh and good. Rolls ok. Lobster bisque was way too salty. So were the heirloom potatoes. Too much salt. Plus the service was slow slow slow. And only one bathroom for a place that serves over 60. So wrong. In any state. Plus no women's or men's bathroom. Just unisex. Really.????i I do not care what historical list your on. Update the bathrooms & get rid of the sou chef. Salt is killing. We were not offered straws but everyone else had them. Even passing thru you want to entice us to come back. We won't. read more

The restaurant was once a fine home which made a lovely setting. I dined in November and enjoyed the added warm light from the flames in fire places. I enjoyed my meal but it could have been better. I almost feel guilty pointing out my perceived deficiencies but feel everything could be exceptional with a few slight changes The service I received was excellent. I started my evening with a cocktail - a Manhattan up. It was excellent. My first tiny criticism is the cocktail was "shaken" which produces a "foamy" Manhattan cocktail. (See picture). Shaking is great for chilling a drink but not the preferred way to make a Manhattan. The lobster bisque was smooth and you could tell it consisted of quality ingredients. A little salty for my tastes but not so much that I wouldn't order it again. I had the roasted duck breast with blackberry sauce. This was absolutely delightful! Warm Bread was served with a whipped butter blended with margarine. It was easy to spread but tasted like margarine. I would have preferred a simple pat of butter. read more

High Point Restaurant - Duck Breast with blackberry sauce / asparagus with hollandaise sauce. - New American Near Me - Monteagle, Tennessee

A good selection of items on menu from steak to duck to fish. Opted for the steak as did my husband. Both ordered medium and both came well done. Not even a little pink in middle. My ribeye had three strips of grissle (?spell) through it. Poor cut. Service was okay. A little sloppy.. Waitress handed all four of our menus to one person to pass around. Upon first getting to restaurant, I went to restroom. I overheard a young lady sigh and say "Let's get this over with. I need to win the lottery so I don't have to come back to this place." I smiled at her but imagine my surprise when she was our waitress. May return for another try?... read more

2 is really pushing it. Tha atmosphere was very acceptable and the waitress was very nice. My wife and I both ordered medium rare steaks which came out well. We sent them back and ate the rest of our meal (baked potatoe and lettuce and our steak came back rare for desert. For $38.00 a plate would not recommend. read more

My husband and I recently dined at High Point for our 10 year anniversary. He had ate here before with a company trip. Since We have recently relocated to NW Georgia it was a short drive for us and he really wanted to dine here and praised how great the food was. We did not order any Hors D' oeuvres. We are not very adventurous with taste so there wasn't anything to appealing to us. I ordered the Queen New York Strip. My husband had the King's New York Strip. Both were served with choice of salad or soup and a side dish. I choose the caesar salad and my husband enjoyed the house salad. My caesar salad was probably the best caesar salad I have ever had. I didn't try my husbands salad but he enjoyed it and is a very picky eater. Our steaks were cooked perfectly. My husband orders his well done and most restaurant wouldn't suggest or guarantee a well done steak, but it came out perfect! The seasoned butter the put on top of the steak truly tops it off. I am not one for a lot of add on's to a steak. I believe a quality cut of meat cooked perfect doesn't need any add on's. But it bought so much flavor to the steak. My side was a baked potato which I cannot review on since I only focused on eating my steak. I didn't go there for a baked potato. But since the quality of everything else was so great I am sure the potato was just as good. My husband tried the fried herliom potatoes and loved them. We did enjoy desert and two cocktails. I was really looking forward to cheesecake but that wasn't a desert they had. I settled for the key line pie and it was delicious and very flavorful. You could tell it was fresh. My husband enjoyed the chocolate lava cake which he bragged about the entire car ride there. The restaurant doesn't have milk which is almost necessary to finish the chocolate cake. I had one bite and it was most moist rich cake I had ever had. Our cocktails were great. The waitress was new but did a wonderful job. You could tell she was trained, and took her time with every table giving each customer personal attention. We asked the hostess (which I think she was more the floor supervisor) to take our picture outside before we left. She was happy to help us and the restaurant was busy and we hated asking but I really wanted a picture. Cannot wait to visit again! read more

You got to be kidding. This is no better than restaurant trying to be a restaurant serving food that is not cook properly. Steaks are over cook and cuts are thin. If you are going to serve steaks on fine dining prices they MUST be no thinner than TWO inches. The soup of the day was NO better than vegetable soup with pieces of chicken in it. I really don't think this restaurant employed a chef! read more

It is truly an experience to dine here, unfortunately let down by very average food. 3 stars for the food, 5 stars for the location! 1) The building is legendary. This used to be Al Capones mountain hideout. The waitress told me there are escape hatches in the roof and underground tunnels and that Capone and Dilinger had several escapades in this property. 2) A really nice venue. Wood floors, classic 1930s decor, very tasteful. It is a nice venue for either a power dinner with a local Tennessee mafioso, or a romantic date with your wife. 3) Great service. The staff are really nice and service is really attentive as it should be in Tennessee. 4) The disappointment is the food. While the ingredients are high quality, the recipes are not great. The fried green tomatoes were the most tasteless I have ever had. The steak diane sauce tasted odd - so odd that the steak Diane at even Cheesecake factory would be considered better. The lobster bisque was excellent. This was the consensus of 3 of the 4 diners in our group. One of us also tried the fish and found that to be average as well They should upgrade the menu since the property is too good to be serving average meals. read more

This restaurant lacks some of the foods on the menu and lets you know after your order goes in. We ordered the heirloom small potatoes and were disappointed at how plain and dry they were. My sister ordered the duck and liked it. The setting is nice but there is only one bathroom, either sex. Which, wouldn't have been a problem had the man who walked out while I was waiting hadn't left the seat up! Overall I'd say the food is overpriced and just mediocre and we'll keep looking for fine dining. read more

Amazing! The pairings of blackberry and duck were delicious, the seafood pasta with Alfredo sauce my husband had delicious, the berry salad delicious, and the sweet potato curried soup delicious! We topped it off with the Bananas Foster- delicious! The food was so good that we ate more than we should, and you could have rolled us out at the end! read more

Our dinner last night was below expectations. The service was fine, but my sirloin strip steak was served over done (medium vs. medium rare) and was served cold, including the green beans. As such, I had to request that they heat it up a bit and, of course,it came back medium well. Of our four meals, three were served at less than proper temperature - must have sat for too long before served. read more

Birthday road trip this week, our second visit. Old brick 1930's mansion built by Al Capone for one of his girlfriends (now that's my kind of man), the highest point between Miami and Chicago. Dark, atmospheric, huge outdoor area for summer, cozy fire for winter indoors. Dirty martinis and wine seem to be the libation of choice here...extra dirty of course. Fried Lobster tail appetizer was tasty with a light pineapple fluff to dip it in, sesame duck breast appetizer was deliciously rare. My 8oz fillet mignon was Ok but a little too well done, I asked for medium, Pablos 10oz New York /strip which he asked for medium was bloody and rare. The chef's green beans of the day were green bean crack awesome. No room for pudding but all the usual suspects were there. e.g bananas foster. Service was a little hesitant and shy but no matter. Two cocktails each and all this food came to $160. A nice once a year outing and as good as any fiine dining in Nashville (mostly). read more

Good food and friendly waitresses. Over priced for the level of cuisine they deliver. The ambiance of the historic house is worth one meal there. read more

High Point is an excellent place for special occasions! The seared tuna is delicious and the Maker's Mark steak are two of our favorites, however, I've had everything on the menu and never had a bad meal! The only criticism I have is that the servers could dress up a bit more and the decor could be more lavish. The theme is roaring 20's and it is very modestly decorated. Details are important in a fine dining experience. The foods is great it it just needs a little fine tuning. read more