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Steamhouse Lounge

4.0 (1.2k reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Dive Bars
Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Half & Half $19...  SO GOOD!!!
Winnie W.

AH-MAZ-ING! Such a warm local bar with great, friendly and efficient service. Their food is so good, and at reasonable prices for the area. For our 4-Days trip, we ate here for two days!! Trust me - their Lobster Bisque is a must get. Unlike many restaurants where "lobster bisque" is more like "lobster flavored heavy crème"... Steamhoise Lounge's Lobster Bisque is loaded with lobster meat and perfectly flavored soup, and not too salty. (Yes; saltiness is my pet peeve as many restaurants masks their flavorless food with loads of salt) The oysters in their raw bar are "fatty" with a hint of ocean saltiness. Their peel and eat shrimp is fresh and crunchy... oh so good!! And finally - I love their Fisherman's Stew.., again, the dish is perfectly seasoned with super fresh seafood. SO GOOD!!!! A must try spot for your visit to ATL.

Cheese Toast
Kendra G.

This one is for the real seafood lovers! Atlanta offers a lot of fancy seafood restaurants with all the frills but Steamhouse reminds you of a real beachfront seafood restaurant. It's a super casual environment with a bar inside and they also have outdoor seating on the rooftop. I ordered their lobster bisque that they are supposedly known for and I definitely see why! I ordered the cup size but I should've gotten the bowl. When I say it was absolutely delicious! Omg. And it wasn't a cutesy lobster bisque with only one piece of lobster. It was very meaty and flavorful. Definitely a must try if you visit. I also ordered the cheese toast along with it to dip it in. For my entree, I ordered the crab legs. Loveddd! I had been craving crab legs that wasn't one of those overly seasoned boil bags that you get from other restaurants and these were perfect. Just fresh crab with butter on the side. Everything was perfect and delicious.

Elaine F.

Nice little seafood hideaway downtown midtown was a nice surprise. The oyster sampler was my meal of choice. Of the three types of oysters served, the Danielle Oysters were my favorite. Crispy fried and topped with an aioli finish. All of the oysters were a nice size and satisfying. The chopped salad was big and full of chopped bacon, tomatoes and ranch dressing tossed in. This little Eatery and bar offers outdoor seating as well.

Char-Grilled Oysters
Katherine N.

Came to Steamhouse Lounge for their Wednesday special. We were told to sit wherever we wanted, and there were plenty of tables available on the lower level, second floor, and outside. I walked here, so I can't speak on the parking situation, but it didn't look too busy outside (around 7 PM). Vibes inside were pretty nice and casual. FOOD: The Wednesday special is a great deal, where a dozen raw oysters are $15 and a half dozen char-grilled oysters are $10. Raw Oysters (4.5/5) - I have to preface by saying that I am not usually a fan of raw oysters; however, I thoroughly enjoyed the ones here. They were mild in flavor and tasted fresh. There are plenty of hot sauces available at the table to dress up your oysters. The platter of oysters also comes with horseradish and cocktail sauce. I must say I really enjoyed the oyster and horseradish combo. Char-Grilled Oysters (4/5) - Grilled with a garlic parmesan coating. It was nice, but I actually preferred the raw oysters! Not overcooked. Lobster Bisque (3.25/5) - Creamy and pleasant, but I don't think I could eat a lot of it. I'm glad I only got a cup of it to share. Claimed to be "Atlanta's BEST for 25 years," so I had to try. First experience eating a lobster bisque, but the chunks tasted more like imitation crab? Probably would skip if I returned here. SERVICE: Service was pleasant, but not super fast. Getting your order taken took a hot minute, but once that was out of the way, you got your food pretty fast. TLDR// I would come here every Wednesday if I lived in Atlanta because the oyster specials are such great deals. Can't speak on any other menu item, but you can't beat the price on Wednesdays.

Oysters and Shrimp
T F.

Absolutely loved our experience here! We started with the cold crab dip, raw oysters, and oyster sampler, and everything was fresh and delicious. The fried catfish entree was excellent, and the drinks were just as good. The table next to us ordered the lobster bisque and raved about it, so that will definitely be on my list for next time. Pierre was incredibly sweet and attentive, which made the experience even better. We sat outside, and the amazing breeze made it the perfect setting for a relaxed seafood meal. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. I'll definitely be back!

Lobster Bisque
Simone S.

Early Sunday lunch. It was self seating so hesded up to the patio to see my favorite server Juan who thankfully was working. We started with a light cocktail and I had the lobster bisque which is a must try. Creamy and delicious with bits of lobster throughout. We then had the crabmeat melt after a short detour to an inside table as it was starting to drizzle. The sandwich was full of crab, gray cheese pull with a bunch of crispy fries. This is a great spot to people watch and get a nice meal. Portions are good and pricing reasonable. If Juan is working, sit in his section. He'll take great care of you!!

Lobster bisque, hush puppies, and crab stuffed shrimp
Kristy T.

Sat at the bar and had a great experience. Casual atmosphere and the bartender was friendly and polite. The service was fast and the food was delicious. I had a cup of the lobster bisque, the crab stuffed shrimp, and some hushpuppies. Everything was good, but the shrimp were my favorite of the three. Decided to order a slice of chocolate cake to go. I was thinking I would eat some today and save some for tomorrow. It was so good I gobbled it all up. The fresh made whipped cream made that decision easier. (I did note the nachos that the person next to me ordered. Although I obviously can't tell you how they tasted, the serving size was huge. I would probably get that if I go back.)

Tiffany A.

Great service and casual ambiance. I had a shrimp basket, tried the fried oysters and hush puppies. Everything was great. I like that they season their batter so it's not bland. My son had a hotdog and he said it was delicious. 5/5

Lobster Roll & Cup of Bisque
Tunicia W.

Went here for a quick dinner after drinks because food was needed. Sat at the bar and ordered the lobster bisque and lobster roll. First of all, as an Atlanta native, I am ashamed that I knew of this place but have never patronized it. The lobster bisque was divine! It actually had meat in it (which is rare, trust me) and the portion was just enough. The lobster roll was just okay. I probably needed to fix it up some more but it was good for the moment. Service was quick and friendly. Steamhouse is more like a dive bar so do not come here expecting fancy. But the food is delicious!

Sweetwater IPA
Courtney P.

Stopped by got lunch. Parked across the street at the LAZ parking lot, street parking was completely full on a Sunday afternoon. I got a local beer, Sweetwater IPA. It was in a can, no draft ;( It was hoppy & light so it was just what I wanted! 7/10 I got a half dozen raw oysters. Came with the standard enhancements of lemon, saltines, cocktail sauce (with horseradish in the middle??) & some Tabasco for you on the side. The oysters were pretty mild in flavor, not too watery. There were some shell in about 3/6 oysters that made me hesitate each time I ate one, but overall nice in size & quality! 6/10 The cup of lobster bisque was really good! I saw on the menu that they're rated for being the best for about 20 years. There was a lot of lobster meat & the soup itself was really creamy. 8/10 The bartender was cool. A lot of regulars came in & he looped me into conversations with them. They were cool too. Pretty chill atmosphere. Apparently there's an upstairs? I didn't make it that far lol

Lobster bisques soup
Kien H.

I was out around in the city and I happy to be a couple minutes away and I wanted to check it out because it's been quite some time since I've been there. If you go you'll have plenty of seats and plenty of areas to sit because they have an upstairs and an outside as well as the inside. When you get there you have to worry about street parking so just keep that in mind. Or in a parking structure is also an option, but there isn't any free parking around so just keep that in mind. It'll come in and you'll see the bar and seats inside. It's a dive bar, kind of vibe, nothing shiny and new, but it gets the job done. There's plenty of TVs somewhere around so if you wanted to go ahead and watch a game you could definitely do it out as well. Any apple bar so you can just set the bar and drink if you didn't want to eat anything. But why would you come here if you didn't want to eat LOL? I had already had a couple of drinks so I actually only came for food and the food was okay. The bartender was really cool as she served the food at the bar top. We actually had a decent conversation, good customer service. Lobster bisque - The lobster bisque was really good. It had a lot of meat in it, they did not skimp on that at all. I only got a small cup but I probably could have knocked down a bowl of it easily. Very creamy and savory. Fries - The fries or french fries but they were good and they were very hot and crispy. Crab cake - The crab cake was okay. It It was breaded and crispy on the outside. And do you sit on the inside. It definitely had a little bit of flavor but nothing I would write all about. Instead of making it fluff up with crab meat, they kind of flattened it out and it look like a croquette kind of. Came with kind of a sweet chili sauce I assume, and coleslaw. Actually really, the lemon squeezed over. It was just fine. Grilled garlic Parmesan oysters - The oysters were pretty good. They weren't super large but they were pretty good in flavor though. If you want some dinner was some nice dive seafood vibes, this will be a pretty good spot to check out.

Dozen Raw Oysters
Dee-Dee W.

This was my first time here and I had a really good time. When you walk in, you seat yourself. Menus for food and drinks are already at each table. There's also a bar top if choose not to do a table or booth. A server greeted me pretty quickly after I sat myself and asked if I wanted anything to drink. I started with water while I was looking at the menu. I went on a Wednesday meaning they have a daily special that day of a dozen raw oysters for $15 and half a dozen grilled for $10. So I started with a dozen raw and got the appetizer of crab stuffed shrimp. It was AMAZING. The oysters were a good size and very meaty. Not skimpy at all. The shrimp were super good and came out steaming hot. I was split on getting a burger or Po boy. The server convinced me to do the burger instead saying they were really good and he wasn't wrong. I also got an IPA beer. My bill came out to $52. The biggest thing I didn't like is that they don't have beer on draft and I felt my server could've been a little more attentive. I also did street parking which worked just fine for me. I'll be back tho. There's more I want to try off this menu.

New Orleans Po Boy
Jalisa C.

I was visiting a friend and we decided to go across the street to grab something to eat. Service: no wait time, and the service was great. Our server was kind and attentive. Ambience/Crowd: family friendly casual place to eat. Food/drink : 5/10 the food was ok, could've used more seasoning and I wish the lobster in the bisque was not imitation Will I be back? Yes I would, they have a wide variety of food.

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Reviews are largely positive. Diners highlight the fresh seafood, friendly service, and casual atmosphere.

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Amazing experience! Great service and great seafood vibes! Must get the crab stuffed shrimp as an appetizer!

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How long a wait?

No wait when we sat down immediately

Is the restaurant Pet friendly?

I believe the lower level outdoor patio is pet friendly but the last 2 times I've gone the patio has been closed. There's an outdoor deck area upstairs. I don't believe it's pet friendly because you have to enter the restaurant to access that area.

Are we able to dine in? Or is it take out only?

You can currently dine in here, and they offer outdoor seating as well!

Cant wait to trip this place in a few months. Anybody name you three favorites?

Not three but...Lobster bisque is to die for. 100% get that. You will not regret it

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The Vortex Bar And Grill - Midtown

3.9(2.1k reviews)
0.4 mi•Midtown
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Whew, I hadn't been to the Vortex since my college days 5-6 years ago. For nostalgia's sake, this…read morewas the second stop I made on the "Atlanta Streets Alive" stroll. I didn't feel like drinking before walking in but the service once I sat down at the bar made it hard not to partake... twas excellent! They had hella specials on a Sunday evening, many of which I can't remember currently but were expertly recited by our main bartender. Now I DO remember that their well drinks were on special for $6 because that's the deal that I thoroughly enjoyed for my 2-ish hour stay ;) The ambience is very grown (21+ thank GOD) but also quirky af! I didn't notice the giant lucky pen*s for a minute even though I was seated directly in front of it at the bar LOL. They host a shot challenge at its base that requires "no hands" and they really go out of the way to get everyone involved when folks are proving their.... skills. It's fun to watch but also nerve-wracking! The environment is lively (but not loud) and dive-y and the playlist was SOOO good with great song diversity, from My Chemical Romance to T-Pain to the Isley Brothers. It was the perfect nightcap. Now the food that we ordered this night was not overwhelmingly good but certainly not bad. To be fair, this spot is known for their burgers and neither of my party got one this time around. But the half salad I got was GIANT, so big that I had to double check with the food runner that it was indeed a half. Filled me right up for the low-low. The husband wanted to opt for something lighter too and got their Cuban sandwich with plantain... nowhere near authentic, but good enough for the moment. He's a certified Caribbean and thought the plantain was actually not bad, so there's that. The prices are reasonable. What takes this place up a notch is the clear organization to their operations, the way the team works and communicates together to strive for efficiency in service, and the neighborhood familiarity that this Atlanta institution emanates. I previously only when to the Vortex in L5P which has now shuttered I believe. It was a completely different vibe. But I have a feeling this spot is immovable. It is truly a neighborhood gem to meet up and have strong, affordable drinks and bomb ass burgers... next time I'll be sure to dabble in the latter. Sidenote: bathrooms were pretty decent and clean for a busy bar environment... I was surprised!

Has lots of seating available outside and inside…read more Decorations are unique and fun! Definitely has character! Staff were friendly and service was quick. The Hell's Fury burger is full and has a very nice kick. The tater tots are nice and crispy.

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4.0(465 reviews)
1.6 mi•Virginia Highland, Old Fourth Ward
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This joint is something else! They have a HUGE line that…read morewraps around the building. NO TAKE OUT! Not clear if that is for any food, or just wings! Seat yourself when you finally get in- place your order at the window, sit & wait for your name to be called. If you sit at the bar, the bartenders will tKe your order. Such nice folks!!! So, we ordered the boiled peanuts- DELISH! We ordered fries & wings- you can split the order into different flavors, love that! Wings came. SO GOOOOOD! Hubby said outside of the little blue house in PCB, FL that had the BEST crispy wings ever, these are his new favorite! They smoke them, then finish I think in the oven. SO flavorful, So Juicy & fall off the bone! You simply have to experience them yourself!! Here are pics. The place is very dark, so I did the best I could.

i don't understand how you post pictures of wings (which actually looked really good from the…read morepictures hence my disappointment) and then we show up and you say you have no wings and then proceed to have an attitude when we ask if there are wings. they quite literally have a *tiny* sign that says "we don't have wings, don't even ask." funny sure but also no. not at all. take the pictures down im begging you. we are now at strikeout wings where they actually have the wings they advertised AND they're good. so shoutout strikeout. boo the local

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Korean-buffalo with chili cheese fries

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Establishment - Burger with garlic fries

Establishment

3.4(322 reviews)
0.4 mi•Midtown
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This cocktail lounge is a cool spot! We had a private party for 20 and reserved the "Tight Squeeze"…read moresection which was behind a very nondescript door (like a speakeasy??) and right next to the bar, with a big center table where most of stood around, and then comfy sofas and chairs on the periphery. Since the other side of the bar was pretty much almost outside with a deck, they had heated lamps throughout. To order food or drinks, we went to the bartender - there is no server walking around to take orders. All of us kept an open tab - and they do automatically charge 20% tip. Our bartender was really good and super nice! And they have Happy Hours specials 4:30-7pm - even Sat/Sun ... so I took advantage of that! MELON BALL - $9 I'd never had a melon ball before and it was really yummy :) DOS CONFIT DUCK TACOS - $10 Two corn tortilla tacos w/ duck confit (birria style), NY sharp cheddar (actually I don't remember having cheese in mine), and mango chutney ... good option if you're looking for a lite bite. I enjoyed mine! LEMON PEPPER FRITES - $6 House-cut fries w/ lemon pepper dusting. The tacos weren't enough, lol - plus the fries were a good portion for sharing. I wish they sprinkled more lemon pepper but it was fine. Next time I'd like to try their Big Mac sliders - those looked really good! The shrimp po' boys looked good too! Looking at the regular menu, the food prices are very reasonable. Overall great spot for groups! They are located at Colony Square - although I knew the restaurant location, I did get disoriented after coming from the parking garage and trying to figure out where was 14th Street but a lovely policeman walked me there. Remember to bring your parking ticket and then ask the hostess to validate your ticket when you leave the restaurant - supposedly it's free up to 2 hours but I stayed there for over 6 hours and didn't have to pay for parking, yay!

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone unfortunately. We had such bad and ultimately rude service. At…read morefirst everything was great, our server was attentive for a group of 12ish people. As the night went on, we ordered more drinks and our server also ordered more drinks for himself (which we could see him drinking). He was incredibly rude and at times would just disappear. Mind you we were one of the only groups in the restaurant... all other tables had 'reserved' signs on them. For who? I'm not sure. He was obviously very annoyed to have to serve us and made rude comments to a few people in our group. For the food - the served actually told us 'you didn't order that' when we reminded him or 2 items that were forgot. They came out about 15 mins later. The 2 pizzas in my photos were the same pizza... not sure what happened there.

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Establishment - Interior

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Sidebar - Fish tacos and Long Beach!!!!

Sidebar

3.3(264 reviews)
1.8 mi•Downtown
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Sidebar definitely has the best seasoned late night food offerings anywhere in Atlanta! Salmon…read morebites are always my favorite. Tried the Po Boy catfish sandwich this time for lunch and mannnnn! The bread was so soft and the catfish well seasoned!

Stopped in on a Saturday night bc it was near our hotel. The location was great-- tucked away on a…read moreside street downtown. From the outside, you wouldn't be able to tell how large this place truly is. That's 3 levels: main floor with bar and high counter seating. Level two was more lounge, booth, and bar seating. Level three had lounge and a back area bar seating. We were told the lounge seats were by reservation only so we headed back to the main floor and grab an open table. Each floor had its own vibe and dedicated playlist/dj. The service was super slow to start. The same folks that were working the bar were also waiting the tables, so it took about 15 minutes to even be acknowledged and get waters and a menu. Hookah was through a separate vendor and was $60. We order the wings and fried shrimp. Both came with fries and were really good, tasted fresh, and seasoned well. The cocktails were strong, though my lemon drop arrived lukewarm so I and to transfer ice from my water to cool it down. Late night menu range from $17-19, cocktails were $15-20. Overall, I'm lowering stars bc of slow and spotty service. I'd probably be back to try other things on the menu, but I'll definitely be sitting at the bar.

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Sidebar - Bar situation on Saturday night

Bar situation on Saturday night

Sidebar - Jello shots

Jello shots

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