Highland Tap

10/12/2008 Posted by ScoutSophie

My husband and I visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening after doing some boutique shopping in the Highlands. We figured that since it had such great reviews it would be a safe bet. $60 later we were extremely disappointed! We both ordered soup...his was the WORST rendition of French Onion Soup I've ever tasted, it tasted way too peppery and the broth didn't have any flavor. Mine was a bland and cold version of Loaded Baked Potato Soup. I wasn't all that hungry so I decided to go with the Steak Salad....their steak is unseasoned and it was a bad cut of meat. The poor cut of meat may have been because it was on a salad but the steak alone without dressing or salad was not good....I don't think they season the steaks at all. My husband had the Seafood Risotto which was extremely rich and heavy but pretty good....so at least one thing in this meal was OK! The restaurant itself smelled of cleaning solution instead of food and that's when we should have turned around! The service was from a very impersonal and lazy server who visited our table only once after we got our food and walked at an extremely slow pace! There wasn't a large crowd so the reviews must be from the loyal bar customers not actual diners, or we went on a really bad night. This meal was awful and we will never go back nor would we advise anyone else to!

Pros: Location

Cons: Bland Food, Slow Service, Restaurant smelled like a hotel lobby, not a restaurant!

08/04/2008 Posted by AbFab1

Best neighborhood bar, great service, good bar food, AMAZING martinins. Always consistent. There is alot to be said for their bar staff that have all been there for at least 8 years or more. Especially in the restaurant industry. They know their regulars, they are good when they are busy, work well under pressure. If all else fails...default to the Tap - never disappointed.

Pros: Staff, Food, service, consistency

Cons: gets really crowded sometimes, esp if you just want to get food and not go for cocktails

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12/17/2007 Posted by chason

I've been to Highland Tap many times as a customer of the "bar." For once, I decided to stay for dinner. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was great. The steak is one of the best I've had in Atlanta, and the appetizer I ordered was so original and so tasty! This was a spur of the moment dinner and will definitely be repeated! I'll be back for more delicious steaks and more enjoyable experiences. From what I hear, the brunch is the best deal in town. That will be my next adventure. Make sure you put Highland Tap on your list of places to try in Atlanta! Delish!

Pros: Great service, amazing steaks, overall great experience

Cons: None

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11/20/2006 Posted by jaymaygm

The Tap is still tops in our book for the pefect Martini/Steak, in town. We love the cozy vibe, being in the cellar of an old retail block, at the corner of Virginia and Highland. The bartenders are masters of mixology. We just usually start at the bar with our Dirty Grey's up. Grab some of that wonderful Crab Dip, and leave the stress of the day behind. All the servers know us by name, and it's like seeing old friends. The filets, are some of the best in the city, along side the lettuce wedge, with their framous Bleu Cheese dressing. And get a side of the Onion Rings. This place is just a reliable standard.

Pros: Excellent Steaks & Martinin's! Professional Staff!

Cons: Parking could be a problem, if driving!

07/26/2006 Posted by arianne5p

Every time I am in the Highlands I always stop by the Tap for their incredible escargot, crab dip and Bloody Marys! I've never had escargot like theirs before, instead of being this slippery mess, its prepared with cheese and a puff pastry and it is to die for! I would also recomend the crab dip and prime rib! They have GREAT bloody mary's, they make their mix from scratch and even rim the glass with seasoned salt. Puts me in heaven!

Pros: great drinks and food, good crowd

Cons: sometimes hard to find a seat at the bar

08/07/2005 Posted by rcclooney

About the escargot: They aren't traditional escargot with garlic-parsley butter, but instead are smothered in cheese and topped with a puff pastry (bleh). The menu does nothing to indicate the switch. Otherwise, the atmosphere is great and the steaks and hamburgers are tasty.

12/17/2003 Posted by caligula22

the escargot is to die for as an appetizer and martini's make the mood airy and sexy. cuddles to the tap!!

Pros: escargot, martini, dark atmosphere

Cons: none, none, none

01/28/2003 Posted by lemonlimeGA

can be found at the Highland Tap. We frequent here often. If the place is overly crowded, then the Martini suffers just a little from the hurried bartender. Go during the week, only the Martini Club has better... Also, the food and service has been wonderful on each visit.

Pros: Food & Drink

Cons: Parking on Weekends

10/25/2002 Posted by kt1280

I thought Highland Tap was a great introduction to The Highlands. It was a friend of mine's first time to hang in the Highlands and it was a blast. I love the atmosphere of the bar and the people I met were very friendly.

10/02/2002 Posted by rlindner

Excellent Martinis and Manhattans, excellent steaks, excellent appetizers, and impeccable service. A wonderful Friday night experience.