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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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 months ago
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
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
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
10 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
3 months ago
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
1 month ago
11 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
6 months ago
1 year ago
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
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
4 months ago
8 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
4 months ago
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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8 months ago
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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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
I was so excited to finally try Highland Tap after coming and walking by this place all the time! I got a reservation for a Saturday evening and the staff was really nice even though we were a little late which I thought was really nice. We got seated and got some beers to drink quickly which was awesome. Our waiter was great! To start, we got the spinach and artichoke dip and the complimentary bread. The dip was delicious and amazing with the little bread crispy and the brown bread was also fresh and warm! For the main, we got the meatloaf, steak sandwich and the center cut fillets. Everything was delicious and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals! I thought the steak sandwich was a great deal and all the sides were awesome. This is a great place to bring anyone for dinner and can't wait to come back again. read more
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1026 N Highland Ave NE
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