Atlas Tavern — Restaurant in Columbus

Embarrassingly, this is my first time being here and I live in the area! I knew Atlas Tavern was a great place based on the prior reviews, so I finally got around to it. On their website, you are requested to add your party to a wait-list within 10 minutes of arrival. You will then receive a text letting you know your place in line and when your table is ready.

There's a lot of delicious sounding dishes on their menu, but I wanted to try something unusual that isn't found at every bar tavern. Instead of beers that I can order anywhere, I stuck to ordering their signature cocktails. My favorite and what I believe is Atlas Tavern's most known signature cocktail would have to be the Honey Bear. The presentation is really adorable as it's served in a bear-shaped glass, but these things can pack a bear-claw-swipe if you have enough of them.

As I mentioned earlier, I wanted to try something unusual. So for the appetizer, I ordered the Pot Roast Poutine which a large plate filled with crispy waffle fries covered in overnight cooked pot roast with small fried onion strips on top. I'm not sure why this isn't a more common appetizer at other bars, but this has got to be one of my most favorite appetizers ever. I included the picture in this review so you can check it out for yourself.

Atlas Tavern advertises on their menu in huge letters that they have the "World's Greatest Wings". Majority of the people at other tables ordered the wings actually, so these are really hyped up. However, I have not tried them yet nor is this review about their famous wings. Instead, this review is about their what I call "Should be world famous Black Garlic Signature Burger". This is one of the most amazing, flavorful, burgers I've ever had. The flavor created by the black garlic aioli is described as a sweet and dense and its packed with unami. Every bite was a delicious experience and I couldn't get enough. I don't want to hype this up so you all come at me if you don't like it, but you should really just go try this out for yourself.

Atlas Tavern noticeably puts a lot of time and effort into creating their food and its unique flavors. As described on their website, they COULD just reheat food that was made somewhere else, but then they wouldn't stand out and be just like one of the many other bar taverns out there. Instead, it takes time to make food from scratch and to create the blend of flavors that they provide. Even their fresh cocktails are made with in-house pressed juices and syrups, not a carton of juice even though opening a juice carton would be a lot faster. My point is to expect the place to be popular and the staff may be busy, so the slight wait is well worth the amazing food...

I have to first say that I really love their food but my experience last week will probably delay me coming back for a while. I am 9 months pregnant and because of my high risk pregnancy and some other issues I've had, I cannot wear a mask in certain circumstances. I had just arrived at Atlas Tavern right at 12:00 so the doors were not even open yet and we were the first to arrive. I was having a bit of a diabetic drop and I was very dizzy and needed to sit down. When the hostess opened the door she immediately stood in the door way and told me that I would not be able to be seated inside and if I wanted to sit outside I needed to walk around the outside of the building because I can't wear a mask. We were the first customers to arrive, no one was even walking around the restaurant yet and she was making me walk around the building. If I had more energy I would have left she was so rude but I walked around. About a month before I had been there, they walked me through the restaurant and seated me in the patio no questions asked, and that was a completely packed night. The dine safe Ohio act and mask mandate clearly states that there are medical exemptions but I was clearly discriminated against and this experience definitely tainted my thoughts of coming again. Other then this I think the food is great, my husband has enjoyed the drinks and the service was nice.

JUST TO EDIT, when I say no one was in the restaurant I really mean that. There was just one girl at the front who stood at the door. There were no servers walking around, there was no bartender at the bar, no one was in the restaurant at the time of my arrival but I'm so glad I saved you and your staff from whatever you think I could give you.

To edit AGAIN because you're only proving that I literally do no matter and neither does my baby or health, She had a mask on and she was standing outside the front doors. How would I be putting her at risk if she has a mask on and she's standing outside? You are trying to make it seem that I do not care about your staff which is not correct. I would wear a mask if I could but my doctor has told me that I should not wear one. This only proved that you commend your hostess for being rude, you are okay with discriminated against people who cannot wear a mask and you are trying to make it seem that I am not concerned with your staff which is not true. So is this Pat or Marco that I'm being...

Our Ladies Night Out out plans for Happy Hour at Kitchen Social were altered by their small bar area being full at 5 pm. The hostesses said our party of 5 wouldn't be allowed to do Happy Hour prices at table further inside the restaurant area. We left and went next door! Atlas Tavern to the rescue! Atlas Tavern was a wonderful outcome for our group. We had generous booth seating, ordered 8 different appetizers, was in love with a signature drink, The BOB, and I personally was immensely impressed with the flavorful Ribeye steak perfectly prepared salad! All of the salad dressings are house made. The Ranch was so good, it should be served as a drink itself. Excellent service was provided by Vickie. She kept the table full of drinks and delicious food.

Posted are pictures of our table loaded with food. Of course we couldn't eat it all, and had carry out boxes too.

These are our table's recommendations: The BOB drink features Tito's as the liquor with Basil and other ingredients that caused 2 of us to get seconds because it was so tasty. Bacon cheese fries! The traditional garlic parmesan wings with that Ranch dressing for lip smacky delight. The Boneless isn't bad either! Garden platter with a host of cut veggies and 4 different generous portions of dips. Ribeye salad entree. Great size and delicious taste! If you like spicy, the Buffalo dip and pretzel is 🔥! Keto friendly cheese pork rinds are offered as well.

Parking on the surface lot gets full fast. Parking in the attached garage is free and plentiful.

All of us decided to choose Atlas again as a repeat during summer so we could use the patio. This place is fantastic! My personal dining out rating overall for Atlas Tavern is "Gotta go, and then...