This was my first visit to Highland Tap, and I came on a Monday with a friend who visits regularly and highly recommended it. He specifically wanted to take advantage of their Monday prime rib special, which is just $20. I'm not much of a prime rib person, but I decided to tag along--and I'm really glad I did. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. It wasn't overly loud or crowded, and the décor created a relaxed, comfortable vibe that made for a great dining experience. Now, let's talk about the food. My friend ordered the prime rib and requested it Pittsburgh-style seared. I ordered the steak burger cooked medium-well. Unfortunately, my burger came out a little more well-done than I prefer, so it wasn't as juicy as I had hoped. My friend also felt his prime rib was a bit more undercooked than expected. Neither dish was bad, but they both missed the mark just enough that I'd give the food a 3 out of 5. One thing that absolutely deserves a shoutout was the tomato jelly that came with my burger. It was incredible! It tasted like the perfect blend of ketchup and jelly--slightly sweet but not overly sweet, with just the right balance of flavor. I ended up dipping my fries in it, and it was so good that I'd gladly order it again. It was easily one of the most memorable parts of the meal. What truly elevated the experience was the service. Our server, Sam, was outstanding. He was personable, attentive, friendly, and genuinely enjoyable to interact with. Great service can completely change a dining experience, and Sam did exactly that. Overall, while the food had room for improvement, the atmosphere and exceptional customer service more than made up for it. I'd definitely return to Highland Tap, and thanks to Sam's excellent hospitality, I'm giving them a solid 4 out of 5 stars. read more

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Service? Excellent. Our waitress was amazing. Food? Excellent. The mussels in a cream sauce and beef carpaccio? *Chef's kiss* Steaks were cooked to perfection. Drinks? Excellent. Ambiance? Steakhouse in a basement? Old school. I'd definitely come back if I was a local. read more

To the point: I've lived in Atlanta 25+ years and Highland Tap is consistently my favorite restaurant in the city. Why? It's both a great rathskeller-style bar and an old school steakhouse. Also the service is top notch, a place where they will truly know your name if you are a semi-regular. Descending the front stairs you'll see the rough stone walls of the bar area with the red-wallpapered dining area ahead on the right. The large L-shaped bar has plenty of room to belly up (pro tip: the left side provides the best people watching) and the old beer labels under the bar top are great nostalgia. There are a handful of dining booths in the bar area and eating at the bar is also an option. For the dining room, a wait is common on weekend or special nights. Currently Tuesdays are steak burger night, which is an absolute steal with today's prices. The steaks are also great; not the finest in town, but a solid value for the money (the filet is my go-to). If you aren't up for red meat, the iron skillet fried chicken is a sleeper hit. For drinks they have a solid lineup of beer and cocktails but are famous for their martinis. If you want a memorable, old school night out with friends or a date then check out Highland Tap...you won't be disappointed. read more

Highland Tap - Steak burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

You can find Highland Tap at 1026 N Highland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306. The restaurant is in the basement from street level, fortunately there's a parking lot with free valet parking around back and a private entry. I went to Highland Tap for the first time in probably 20 or so years - I first visited back in the early 90's when I lived in L5P. Some friends wanted to meet here for their Monday Night Prime Rib special - you get a very generous 10 oz prime rib cooked to order with one side. It was interesting and very nostalgic to return to this restaurant/bar that seems to have withstood the ravages of time. The interior is rustic with exposed wooden beams and wood tables - very masculine and old-school and something you rarely see or experience in the 2020s much less in 2026. We were seated without a wait (4 in the party). The dining room first greets you with a bar to the left with the room extending, essentially following the lines of the connected buildings above. There are stairs that lead down to additional seating that's a bit more private all the way in back - it's an interesting space with stained-glass windows. I can't go over the menu as I was singularly focused on the prime rib, something I haven't enjoyed in ages. We were given a sliced Ciabatta with butter. After ordering drinks (Sweetwater 420 for me along with wine and a cocktail) we all started with the French Onion Soup (we called it FOS back in the day) - this was made pretty much exactly as I learned to make it, served in a crock with a floating crouton covered with melted cheese. The flavor was delightful and once again very nostalgic - I do wish there was a bit more caramelization on the onions - but still very satisfying. All four of us got the Prime Rib special with various sides (loaded baked potato, brussels sprouts and for me the sauteed mushrooms). I ordered mine rare and indeed it was. It was a serious cut of meat and well worth the $20. Service was fantastic - I didn't get the chap's name but he was a frequent visitor to make sure our water bottle was replaced and to ensure out needs were met. Great experience. read more

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This is our FAVORITE casual but consistently good date night spot. It's a non pretentious steak house that has excellent steak. Their "famous steak Oscar" (filet mignon medallions topped with lump crab meat) is the absolute best. Their beef carpaccio app is incredible -- thinly sliced raw beef that is so tender, topped with garlic aioli and capers, and paired with toasted mini sliced baguettes -- melt. In. Your. Mouth. Their fried calamari is also delicious, standard, good calamari. We also love the smoked trout dip -- great to share! Their wedge salads are also consistently delicious. Whatever you do, if you drink, GET THE MARTINIS. The espresso martini is SO SMOOTH, slightly creamy. Just perfection. You get a martini glass and a side car mini carafe to refill, so it feels like two drinks! They also make a mean dirty martini. Finally, the chocolate peanut butter pie is to die for. So creamy, perfect balance of chocolate and PB. This place is perfect for a girls night out or date night. On busier nights, get a reservation ahead! read more

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Did someone say prohibition? This place is fantastic. You first need to get below street level to enter. After that a bar and then series a series of rooms. Food was amazing. Service was on point. Definitely worth checking in. read more

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This is one of the long-standing restaurants in Virginia highland. It's got a very British Irish speakeasy bar White. Once you enter from the street level you can walk downstairs and there's a huge bar selection with ample seating. The dining area is separated from the bar. We were seated right away on a Tuesday evening. They had a steak burger on the menu which I tried and it was fantastic. The onion rings dough was strictly average and the french fries are also average but better than onion rings. The parking lot behind will valet for tips. Otherwise street parking is very hard to find. I understand Mondays and Tuesdays are their busiest days but will definitely come back on the weekends to see if they have other specials. I tried to visit these local owned restaurants, do try to stop by read more

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Me and my friend decided to give Highland Tap a try after reading the reviews online. But we were very disappointed in the food. The atmosphere is calm,serene and very much relaxing. The people are very welcoming and kind,Excited to serve you. No issues with loud patrons at all. Our Waitress was very attentive and hospitable. She Kept checking on us for anything we needed or wanted and refilled both our drinks as soon as they got liw we didn't even have to ask for refills. But the food is BLAND. lackluster,subpar, nothing to write home about. I was so excited to try the prime ribeye as per the Monday night special, but absolutely zero seasoning/flavor. The loaded mash potatoes were alright. The escargot saved the night because i'm an aficionado for some great snails. My friend had a butger with fries that he said lacked flavor also. read more

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We have been enjoying prime rib Monday at Highland tap. Can't say that it is the best prime rib that I have ever had but it is very good for the price on Monday evening. Service is pretty solid and the atmosphere is lively. Only complaints is that the loaded baked potato has, at times, been a little hard and overdone. read more

Highland Tap - Prime rib with a loaded baked potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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What a fantastic dinner and evening! We went for a friend's birthday celebration with a party of 9 and were seated in a nice circular booth with a couple chairs at the end. It was a semi-private space and perfect for our evening. We all enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and dessert. Our server was excellent and easily took care of our large party. I enjoyed salmon with Brussel sprouts and fries as my sides. The salmon was perfectly cooked, medium. It was the best salmon I've had out at a restaurant in a very long time. The Brussel sprouts were tender cooked with bacon and onion and the fries had the perfect amount of crunch. I loved the maple old-fashioned cocktail and the lemon raspberry cake was out of this world amazing, nice and tart. They have free valet parking in the back and a handicap space right near the door in the back. The only downside is they only do one check; however, I feel like many places do this now especially when you have a large party so we made it work. I would definitely not use that as a reason not to come back. The overall experience was fantastic. read more

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Heard about this local spot and been meaning to try it as I live locally now. Ordered the prime rib and honestly it lacked seasoning on the crust (edges). I love prime rib and I've had it many times at different spots but although this one was cooked to perfection for my liking, the flavor wasn't impressive, hence the 3 stars. The sides were delicious tho - 4 stars. I sat at the bar and both bartenders were top shelf, very attentive service - 5 stars. The beer selection was good and sitting at the bar was comfortable. Definitely has a local pub feel and I loved that! Will be back and will try the prime rib again, maybe it was an off night and I really want to like it. 4 stars overall! read more

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Chose Highland Tap for a birthday dinner bc they have Tomahawk steak & open late. Parking is either street or valet at Wells Fargo for $10 but valet closes at 11pm. We went on Friday at 930 and the bar was poppin', very loud and the dining area starts by the bar & goes back. If you're looking for a spot to use your inside voice, this isn't for you. Appetizers we had the oyster Rockefeller and spinach dip. It was ok, cheese could have been more toasted at the top, same for the spinach dip. Bread that came with dip was ok. For cocktails, had their Maple Old Fashioned - tasted the bourbon, it was good. Prior to ordering the Tomahawk, I asked our server about it. For $80 I wanted it to be dang near perfect from the seasoning to the cook. Our server didn't seem to confident, but we went for it as that is what the bday boy wanted. When it hit the table, looked good, nice cook on the meat. Unfortunately, it was not seasoned...not a trace of salt. We had to use the salt at the table and get A1, very disappointing. The side of loaded mash was tasty. Our other friend had the salmon and said that it was also lacking salt. We took the remains of our dishes to doctor up at home. Perhaps their smaller cuts of steak are better prepared, I wouldn't choose this place for tomahawk again. I may be back on Monday to try the prime rib special. Big maybe though. read more

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This place is *chefs kiss** ! Love the atmosphere, the manager, I believe is his name is Scott, cares so much about this place and genuinely wants everyone to have the best experience. We had wonderful cocktails and food! The prime rib was delicious, maple old fashion for fall-delightful & all appetizers are fire! Served with pride. Great for a date night read more

This is a cool, casual-ish steak spot in Virginia highlands. The atmosphere is super cool. We made a reservation on a Friday and I'm glad we did because it got super crowded. We got the French onion soup, burger and Caesar salad. read more

Highland Tap is the best of all worlds when it comes to a consistently great product and a wait staff that works together to make everything work well it doesn't claim to be anything but what it has been since opening in 1989- a neighborhood restaurant with great steaks and seafood with the best in-house ground burger - excellent real fries and the only place in Atlanta with a great onion ring- and their specials are the only way that I know what day of the week it is- free valet parking (I do tip)is in the rear - And without a doubt the best dirty Martini (and most generous it's actually a double martini in my opinion) - if you do a dirty martini go for their blue cheese stuffed olives- it's not Bones or a posh restaurant- just a great one read more

Visited this restaurant for the first time recently, hoping to get one of their quality steaks but the experience was a little underwhelming. We ordered the flank steak paired with asparagus and potatoes. While the sides were good, the steak was cooked properly just lacked flavor. We also did not receive any bread service while other tables got theirs. Lastly, we ordered sprite twice and it was nothing but carbonated water both times. I will say the dessert was very good though so that coupled with the great server is why I chose to give them 3 stars. read more

This place is a staple. It can be a tad loud but we always have good service and a good time. Shane took great care of us last time. The food is tasty and reasonably priced. If you like prime rib, it definitely scratches the itch. The drinks aren't the best, but they make a nice classic dirty martini that comes with a little extra in a sidecar. Overall, it's a good night out. read more

Highland Tap - Prime rib with mushrooms, side of "loaded" mashed potatoes with just the cheese and sour cream. - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Drinks are a great price. They give you a little extra in a smaller shot glass and it basically is a whole extra drink! Food is solid. Cream mussels were delicious. Original steak burger was cooked perfectly and huge. Would love to try the steak next time I visit Atlanta. read more

Highland Tap - THE ORIGINAL STEAK BURGER - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Parking in this neighborhood is not the best. There is a parking lot with valet parking for the customers. You can find street parking in the neighborhood. It never takes me long to get parking but I hate finding parking this way. You can clearly see the venue from the street at the corner. You must walk downstairs for the establishment. Please watch your step. Bar is huge and has a ton of drinks. Two people were manning the bar and they were busy the entire time. The service was still good. I ordered a Manhattan which was strong. The drink came in a martini glass and another on a chiller. Biggest bang for your buck. It was Monday so I got the Prime Rib special (10oz) blackened with a loaded baked potato. I sent the Prime Rib back to be cooked more because it was cold. It tasted good once I got it back. read more

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Glad we tried this Atlanta institution. Would return for the beef, but not the apps or the service.

The food and service is always good especially for Prime Rib Monday with cajun seasoning. we love the martini's with a back and for dessert we had old fashions with woodford reserve, unfortunately they do not smoke but my experience is always good, read more

Always a great time! Great food & the sidecar with the espresso martinis is a game changer! Such a cozy feel and perfect spot for a date! Always love the staff and their friendliness :) read more

My husband and I went to Highland Tap for a nice dinner April 12, 2026 but instead we encountered the worst, disrespect ever a at restaurant by a host. The male host with long hair was incredibly rude. We approached the host stand stood there waiting to be seated. When this guy came up he did not acknowledge us. He answered the phone and had a conversation with someone. After several minutes of not being acknowledged my husband made a motion to get his attention and this guy went off...screamed at my husband referring to him as "DUDE". The host was clearly ready to engage in an argument. At that point we knew we were not welcome in the establishment and left. FYI: There are several reviews regarding the bad attitudes of this establishment hosts read more

Absolutely love this neighborhood gem! We went on Tuesday for Prime Rib night. The prime rib is almost half off and absolutely delicious! They give so much food and its so filling. My wife got a steak and it was her bday and they gave us a free dessert. Make sure to make a reservation if you're trying to go on a Monday because it was so packed! The service was amazing and the ambiance was a nice neighborhood feel. Loved it! read more

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Food seems good service ok old man behind the bar rude!! Ambiance spot on! Will I go back yea but only for the food the rest of it needs change. read more

Highland Tap - House salad baked potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I already knew I was going to like this place as I descended the stairs into the speakeasy-like atmosphere of this underground eatery. I was here for one thing: Monday's $19 prime rib special. Is it the best prime I've ever had? Doesn't matter because it was $19 and I loved it. I was recommended to get it blackened by some other patrons so I went with it and I'm glad I did. Started with the calamari which I didn't regret. Paired my fulfilling meal with a local beer. I left happy. Like the Terminator said...I'll be back. read more

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Shannon is the best! She is so sweet and she truly made our night. Shannon if you see this, we were the two girls at the back booth. We would come back just for you! read more

Had the meatloaf this time and it was real solid. Alexis is the beet waiter I have had in years. She helped get us a table, she also moved us to accommodate when another person showed. She was prompt and handled out party with ease. We all made sure to tip her well. read more

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Punches way over its weight for good steak ! Love the service and ambiance. Cozy ! Only downside is that it has been "discovered" .. so busy at times with long waits. read more

Outstanding all around. Delicious cow. Good drinks. Solid service. Nice vibe as well.

The old guy behind the bar could not have been more rude, his attitude is absolutely unacceptable. His customer service skills are worse than the childish behavior of a petulant 2 year old. Will not return and not recommend. Reading a number of reviews, I'm unfortunately not the only one who has encountered a**hole behavior of this establishment. #dobetter read more

They got rid of the horrible woman working the host stand. The food and service is always great.

Excellent meatloaf, burgers and martinis. Service from Shannon was great. Would choose a different side other than the steamed green beans, but exactly as advertised. read more

I like the ambiance but the food wasn't good. I ordered a burger medium and it was the driest burger I ever had. The waitress was kind but even the tequila we ordered just by the taste I could tell it wasn't the Casa Migos we ordered most likely a well. So food no and drinks =no but service was a sweet lady so the stars are for that. read more

Have been back a few times over the last couple of years. The food is always solid and the vibe is always top notch. Also, want to give Shane a shoutout for AMAZING service. He had a large section and was attentive, kind, and proactive through our entire dinner. Truly the best service I've had in the ten years in ATL. read more

Came here on a whim after our original plan fell though. Honestly, we had a great tome. I ahd no idea this was here. It's underground which is cool. You'll be surrounded by stacked stone walls. The bar area isn't exacty as cute as the dining room but that didn't matter to us. We ended up in a dining room with lights and huge stone fireplace. Very cozy. Food was good. we split the artichoke dip which was a decent size for an app. My husband got a burger and onion rings. Burger was good. He finished it but was STUFFED. Counld't finish his onion rings but I tired them and they were very good. Thick cut - not super skinny. I got the Checken sandwhich fried, I had them add pimento cheese (no added cost) and it was very good. Highly reccomend. It was humongous. Like the bun was half the size of the chunk of chicken and I will say I would have liked more pimento cheese but I would absolutely order again. I got my go to French 75, it was good, but very lemony. I had them add some st. germain to my secind one and it was better for me (In like sweet/floral) For desert we wanted the bread pudding but it sold out before we could order desert (so if you want that say it up front) so we split a slice of red velvet which was very moist. Not too much icing, but not outstanding. Server was very friendly and attentive but not overbearing. We would definitely come back and would bring friends here for an unassuming night. read more

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Love Highland Tap Shannon is the best!! Their steak is great and so are the martinis!!

Stopped in this low key gem on Tuesday due to long wait next door. It was full and busy but we were sat right away. Friendly service and I love that all the servers help each other out. I had the salmon and grits and really enjoyed the impactful yet simply stated seasoning. Grits were a bit clumpy as if they were made earlier in the day, but still good. The grapefruit beer on special was AMAZEBALLS!! so refreshing and enjoyable. I'm not even a beer drinker but was intrigued. read more

Highland Tap - Grapefruit beer - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Awesome food and specials on Fridays ! Service is decent for lunch and no ambiance in the afternoon at lunchtime !

Pricy for mediocre food. Edible but nothing to get excited about. Bland in my opinion. Honorable mention to the Mac and cheese that managed to taste like nothing. Service was fine. Will not patronize again. read more

Highland Tap - Steakhouses Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia