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Highlands
Highlands is a contemporary authentic gastro pub located in the heart of the West Village in downtown New York from the HIGHLANDS Restaurant Group - WHITEHALL and Byron at The Surf Lodge. Our aim is to showcase a taste of modern Scotland today while being true to its old world charm. We have created a true authentic Scottish experience by importing many interior products that capture the true essence of Scotland's unique hospitality. We offer the finest Scottish influenced cocktails, specially made by our talented bartenders with many of our favorite Scotch, Malts, and Gins. We have a fantastic mix of local American and the finest Scottish beers and ales. Our acclaimed menu is melody of artisanal Scottish imports and produce from local farmers markets that gives you a true taste of modern Scotland.
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54 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 54 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(27)
- neighborhood gem(27)
- vibrant bar scene(25)
- special occasion(13)
- romantic(11)
- hot spot(9)
Highlands Reviews List
Review 1 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great for scotch lovers
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is great for good food and some scottish specialties and for oysters, but the real winner for me
is the list of single malt scotches, which includes several of my all-time favorites !. WOW I had made about 12 phone calls
trying to find a place that had a good scotch list in the village, and this one was the ONLY one."
is the list of single malt scotches, which includes several of my all-time favorites !. WOW I had made about 12 phone calls
trying to find a place that had a good scotch list in the village, and this one was the ONLY one."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Explore the Scottish Highlands!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have taken various friends and groups here and the food and service are always great. Fantastic list of single malts, not to be missed. Also a plus that they do not keep you standing in the bar until all guests arrive, you can have your table and peruse the menu over a scotch while you wait."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 3 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
So noisy - was absolutely aweful.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Hated this meal -- it was so noisy couldn't hear anyone. food was "FINE" for price point. but they left my first guests waiting outside before I came."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 4 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Get the Beef Wellington
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Highlands is the absolute best of Scottish cuisine. The Beef Wellington is out of this world. If they have the lamb burger or haggis special, those are also good bets. It can definitely get loud with the bustling bar scene only partially separated by a brick wall, and when the bar is busy, you might notice that drinks orders from the restaurant come out slower than the food. But the service is otherwise great (and they took one of our slower drinks off the check). They've also got an extensive menu of Scottish whiskies. Highlands is one of our favorite NYC restaurants."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Some of the best meals of my life.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"And I'm not exaggerating. My partner and I have very different tastes and we both love what's offered at Highlands.
Great cocktail list, good beed (Bellhaven!) and plenty of Scotch (and scotch cocktails).
A little on the loud side but just a little. The bar side is louder than the dining side, obviously.
Service is always great."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food was terrible. Everything
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was terrible. Everything was very spicy and the menu did note it at all. The servers were excellent and they did try to help, but I could find nothing edible for me."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
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Review 7 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We are of Scottish descent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are of Scottish descent. What a thrill to find a place that offers an homage to the old country but with a new twist on old recipes. Salmon, scallops, and an incredible beef Wellington. Handsome waiters. Beautiful decor, but relaxed and comfortable. Tables a bit tight. Great flavors, delicious food. Scotch based cocktails. Loved it."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We ate at Highlands for dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ate at Highlands for dinner on Sunday and really had a wonderful time. We had Ted as our server, and he was impressively knowledgeable about the scotch offerings (made GREAT recommendations) and the food. The restaurant is divided between a dining area and a bar area so we could have a more quiet dinner away from the bar. Will definitely go back!!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I checked off "notable wine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I checked off "notable wine list", but what I really mean is notable scotch list! They provide you with a huge binder with info about all the scotch they have if you are not sure what to try. Also have a few Scottish beers the you don't see that often. It was out second time there, food is great, my boyfriend loves the haggis while I'm obsessed with the Scotch eggs."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was outstanding. There
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was outstanding. There was only a set menu without any prices which ended up being very expensive but the quality was worth it. Ambiance is loud but energetic."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As a Scot living in NY this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As a Scot living in NY this was a dream!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful scotch, great food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful scotch, great food and good service. I have taken three different groups to eat here and all have loved it. Only complaint (on every occasion) was that the dining room is uncomfortably hot with no control over heating. So I would avoid November through March."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 13 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food; surprisingly updated
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food; surprisingly updated for today's tastes. Super staff. Have the Scotch Egg!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 14 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place for whiskey lovers.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place for whiskey lovers. Knowledgeable waiters and staff."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
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Review 15 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A solid restaurant, and great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A solid restaurant, and great bar, on the best street in New York."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 16 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Small menu but the few things
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Small menu but the few things we had very good. Waiter was very knowledgables on the scotch menu."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 17 for Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We went to Highlands soon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to Highlands soon after it opened and it was pretty good but wasn't overly thrilled with the menu. Love going there for the bar scene and the drinks. However, we decided to go for V-Day and it was amazing. The lamb pie was soooo good and I seriously can't say enough about the whiskey bread. It's inventive, unique and insanely tasty, especially with butter. It was two of my favorite things in one mouthful, bread and scotchy scotch. Congrats on that one. I only wish we had room for dessert because they sounded great. Next time!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Highlands
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic