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23 Steps Steak House

332 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
828-787-2200
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Ranked #27 of 32 restaurants in Highlands
Price range: RM30 - RM106
Cuisines: American, Steakhouse, Eastern European
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Naples, Florida
Top Contributor
111 reviews 111 reviews
66 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 54 cities Reviews in 54 cities
176 helpful votes 176 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This restaurant is no longer in business in Highlands so it should be taken off of Trip Advisor. Lots of other restaurants that you will enjoy in Highlands - but watch out for the Wedding Weekends that will make you want to go back home for the weekend.

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SW Florida
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53 reviews 53 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

I wasn't surprised to see this place closed. I tried it a few times and found it mediocre. I also thought the staff was somewhat rude. The local merchants said another restaurant would be opening in that same space. It is a difficult spot because you have to climb a long flight of very steep steps.

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Liberty, South Carolina, United States
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

We make a 50 mile trip today Oct. 26th to eat, what we heard, were the best steaks around. Upon arriving at the restaurant we found it closed. After asking at the visitor's center and a local business owner, we were told the restaurant had closed permanently. What a disapointment!

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

We are frequent visitors to Highlands, traveling from Atlanta to escape the heat and for weekend getaways. Recently discovered 23 Steps and was amazed at the quality of the meat, attentive service and expansive wine list. With so many sides to choose from, we tried several with the beefsteak tomato and onion salad my favorite. Although you can dine inside... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

My wife & I have been to 23 Steps several times over the last few years. Everything we have ordered has been delicious! The value for the food is good. The chef, I believe, is Russian, and many of the staff are too, but the food is not ethnic but mostly American and French style. There is a good wine... More

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Fort Myers, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

We were celebrating my mother's Birthday at 23 Steps Steak House. It was 18 of us and we had a reservation for the inside dining room. But when we got there we changed our mind and decided to sit outside. The servers organized a big for us outside in like a few seconds. Everybody enjoyed. The had Dover Sole for... More

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Austin, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012

I went there last night. It was three of us. My friends had Lamb Shanks special. AMAZING! I had 12 oz NY Strip. It was cooked perfectly! Nice flavor, nice cut, delicious black truffle red wine reduction sauce. Our server Dmitry was very attentive and polite. Great wine selection. Highly recommend.

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Highlands
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4 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

Best Steaks in Highlands. Nice Wine list. Excellent martinis. Thank you very much for a wonderful fine dining experience. We loved it all. Highly recommend.

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Highlands, North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

I went to 23 Steps Steakhouse in Highlands this past Saturday for a date night. Although the entrance in located directly on Main Street in Highlands, you walk up 23 steps (hence, the name) and immediately feel like you've stepped into a cozy European restaurant. (There is a back entrance through the patio for those who don't want to take... More

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Kabaila, Manager at 23 Steps Steak House, responded to this review
24 July 2012

Dear, customer! We glad to hear that you enjoyed you dinner at our restaurant! We look forward to seeing you again! Thank you! Andrei Kabaila, Manager More

Largo, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012

We stopped going to Oak Street for dinner three years ago for the inconsistent business hours. We continued to drop in for lunch every now and then. Hit or miss on our enjoyment of the food. Yesterday probably sealed the deal as far as if we will ever go back! This restaurant is still trying to figure out who they... More

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