BLUETOP Restaurant

A sloppy Joe! I hadn't had one since my mother used to fix them for us and so, for nostalgia alone, it was going to be good. But, turns out, it was even better than good - it was excellent. Everything on our table was. Bonus points for a great atmosphere and staff.

Blue Top is a great restaurant! The food is fresh and delicious. The staff is well-trained and well organized so wait time is minimal. There are a variety of seating options available to patrons. I saw many young families with children. I had a Southwest Cobb Salad. It was not what I expected. I thought I would have iceberg lettuce, but it was Spring Mix. The dressing was great! My daughter had a Veggie Burger. She said it was wonderful. My husband had a Fish Sandwich. It was very good. We'll definitely return.

This is a great place with a cool vibe! I met up with a bunch of friends here and we sat on the patio with our dogs and ate and drank. We had a blast! The food was actually incredible - quite a jump up from usual bar/brewery fare. The drinks were great! There was live music, which we really enjoyed. The service was fast and efficient, if not exactly friendly. We will definitely be back!

Cool vibe and good food. Service was quick. A tad pricey for what you get but overall the food was tasty.

Was there with a group with a couple of adoptable dogs. We had a great time! Cauliflower app is amazing. Shrimp burger meh. Fantastic Cobb salad. Will def be back!

The fish sandwich and waffle fries were absolutely amazing. This place has really good food and a cafeteria style sitting arrangement. The live band was entertaining and it was a nice day outside also. My only drawback would be the dogs allowed into the restaurant. I found it unsanitary as I don't like to have my food served or eat around animals.

A nice, casual place in Chamblee. Really great to sit outdoors in the patio when the weather permits. Food is alright. There were a few hits (the yum yum cauliflower) and misses (the fried fish sandwich-- fish to bread ratio was off). Ambiance is nice. It can get busy and loud very quickly.

The band was great! The epics were amazing! The lead singers voice was incredible! The food was really good, it was the first time I ever had a shrimp burger! It will mot be the last.... although I doubt it will ever be as good as bluetop's!

Visited here today with a party of 5. You order your food at the entrance and they then bring it to you. All of the servers were polite and friendly and all of our orders were correct as we had many substitutions. We ordered the cauliflower appetizer which was delicious. Shrimp nacho appetizer was also very good and huge! The salmon blt was ok, but the salmon was overcooked. The house made chips were good. Margaritas were a little on the sweet side, but ok. Fun atmosphere with a live band on a Sunday afternoon with seating in and outdoors. You can also bring your dog. We enjoyed visiting here for an adult birthday gathering... but I think it would be a nice place to visit any day!

So honestly I have no problem with this place. I mean you get what you get. They have indoor and outdoor seating, you have to order your food and they'll bring it to you. It took a while to get the food for some reason, I mean just for a couple of burgers, but it wasn't the end of the world. They have outdoor patio seating that share with other restaurants on that block, so that's pretty cool. They got TVs if you want TVs to watch a couple of games or whatever the case may be. The burger was cool, like it was a pretty decent burger, had some curly fries on deck, I had no issue with that as well. If I needed a quick burger bite, I would probably go back. It look like that's all people were ordering was sandwiches even though they have other things on the menu.

I loved this place. It's so cute and it's dog friendly so we brought our puppies for lunch and sat outside. It was almost like a picnic. The food was really good and you could definitely tell because the line was long lol. You order everything on your way in and then get a number and they bring everything out to you. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food

The food is ok but overpriced. The service is terrible. The staff is very rude. Would not go back purely because of the staff.

Ok, it's good. But, don't go anywhere close to 8:00 o'clock on a Sunday. Tonight is the second time we've been turned away for food BEFORE 8:00 PM on a Sunday. They advertise that they're open until 9:00 PM. It's an awesome restaurant, with a great menu. It's just disappointing when you want to patronize a local place.

Nice patio vibes for catching up with friends! They've got all your typical pub essentials - burgers, beers, apps. You place your order at the counter to open a tab and they'll bring the food out to you. I was surprised by how delicious and savory the french dip was, and I got to try the burger as well which was solid. The burgers and sandwiches come with chips which are nice and thick and crispy. My friend had a salmon BLT, which also looked really good. The only real downside from my visit was that the live band was super loud - we sat a couple tables away but still could barely hear each other.

The food is not great - lacks flavor / seasonings. They could also use a menu refresh and some nicer employees.

I was very excited to come here as I'm always looking for new places where I can bring my pup! They have both indoor and outdoor seating but the outdoor space is really cool and the perfect place to grab a drink with some friends! It wasn't very busy when we came (it was a Thursday at 12:30pm) so there was plenty of seating available. We got the French dip and the chipotle chicken sandwich. The French dip wasn't your traditional French dip but overall both of our meals were good. It's definitely more of a place to come and drink vs just to eat but I'd definitely come back!

Great outdoor seating. It was really cute. They had live entertainment when we went. I just had one drink. Bar service is quick and friendly. A great spot to hang with friends on a Friday. Dogs are allowed here (always a plus) Parking is limited. Street parking is available

Went here for lunch yesterday and it is such a cute spot! The bartender was really friendly and the atmosphere was very fun. We got the fried pickles and chipotle chicken sandwich and both were great. It was too cold to sit outside, but even sitting inside we had a great time! I definitely want to come back for dinner!

This is a place in my neighborhood I've been meaning to try. In reading up on it in advance, I wasn't expecting anything mind blowing, and that turned out to the the case. First off, I will say the atmosphere is good. On a warm autumn day, the garage doors separating the patio from the interior were up, and it has a cool vibe. The interior is fairly minimalist, square wooden tables, simple chairs, paper towels. Plus a couple of bars. The shrimp burger intrigued me, as I had never had one before. I subbed out the jalapeño bun (which isn't listed on the menu, and I only knew about from reviews) for a brioche. I also asked for fries rather than chips. Along with that, I ordered a stein of their Oktoberfest beer - a Marzen, I assume, from a local brewery. Nothing was bad, but nothing was special. The fries were well cooked, crispy, but completely unseasoned. I didn't even taste salt, and they didn't have shakers on my table, or most tables that I could see. The burger - granted, having been somewhat compromised due to the change of bun, bland. The beer was fine. I didn't finish it. All in all, this cost $30 for a relatively modest meal. Like, if it had cost $20, I'd be a bit more forgiving of the imperfections. I'm sure this is a nice place for drinks, during the warmer months, but I'd recommend eating elsewhere, as there are plenty of options.

Great food, service, and ambience. Picnic tables are great for kids. Simply loved it.

What can to start other than WOW!!! This was an absolute experience to enjoy their sloppy Joe! At first I was thinking, how special can this be? My business partners highly recommended it to me and told me to brace myself! LOL. Well... it was worth it! It had such a deep savory flavor with perfect texture. I highly recommend this one and place.

My mother and I were debating a nice restaurant that I could bring my friend to for her birthday brunch. My mother mentioned this place, saying she frequents the location regularly, and that it has had good service and food in her previous experiences. However I did not get to experience the "good times" she and her friends were used to. The service was slow. Our waitress (who made us stand and wait for 15 minutes before taking our order) was not able to change her poor attitude throughout the meal. We ordered a sweet tea, coke and lemonade (another 15 minute wait) and received 1 out of the 3 drinks as ordered. The rest were sent back and corrected after resistance from our same server. Next we ordered the Bluetop Nachos and the Wings. First out was our nachos, delivered to our table Luke warm at best, and which apparently include surprise ingredients: human hair. Unfortunately, said surprise ingredients were not noticed until my friend had already begun eating. The wings were then brought out and slammed onto our table in an aggressive manor, even causing one of them to fall onto the table. After enduring this extremely long process of being served our food (55 minutes for 3 drinks and 2 appetizers), I asked for the check which was $42 and change. I handed over $50 in cash and was given $2.80 worth of change and NO receipt. I made our server aware of her mathematical error, yet she refused to hear me out, arguing that our bill was $47. As you can see, our receipt was CLEARLY a bill for $42.12. We left uncompensated for our change, our hair-covered nachos, and the overall inconvenience of having to deal with this establishment's so-called "customer service ." I will not be returning to Bluetop. I recommend you save yourself the trip!

Sunday Afternoon with great music, food, friends and loved ones. BRILLIANT!!!! I don't get back the area often, but a must stop. Steve

We love coming here for a beer! The outside area is so nice. There is a fire pit and corn hole!

Omggggg everything was so good! This is the kinda place where you could come in, grab a bite and stay all day! The bartender was amazing! Took our order fast and we got our food fast. The burger was delicious, wings were delicious, i stole several of my daughters chicken strip bites because they were so fresh and good, stop by this will be your new favorite spot!!!!!!

The service at Bluetop was amazing! Went there to have a drink and stayed for a few hours! Rye did an amazing job taking care of us!

I came here to meet a friend for drinks and a bite to eat. You order at the front bar register, and they give you a number that you can put on your table. We ordered the lemon pepper wings, beignet fries, margarita, and a bourbon cocktail they had listed as one of the specials on the board. Nothing really special about the food. The staff was very laid back and not too friendly. But they did come over and check on us continuously.

Best place to eat and hang in Chamblee!! Wings are bomb!! Drinks are always reasonable priced and well made - aka strong!!!

Bluetop is more a bar than I expected. It is located in downtown Chamblee where several new spots have popped up. I'll be brief as there isn't that much to say. It's a bar that has a kind of cool courtyard with a stage and live music. Seems to be pretty busy and favored by many locals. My wife and I sat at the bar and the bartender was kind of salty to be honest. That said, service was pretty quick and he poured a stiff drink. So I guess I will deal with the tude. Prices were fair and the environment was decent. We were far enough from the stage for it to not be too loud. So my wife and I were able to carry on a conversation. Just nothing special in my mind to make me want to go back. We didn't eat as we had already eaten. No harm in checking it out. It could be your jam (pun intended) especially if you like live music. Probably good for a larger group of friends versus a date night.

Just read Blue Top is now serving a limited take out breakfast from the vintage RV. It's been awhile, for various reasons, since I've visited, so OK, here we go ... The guy who took my order was very friendly and accommodating, I was pleasantly shocked !!! LOL !!! I ordered the taco with scrambled egg, bacon and home fries. When I got the taco it had quac and cheese on it too, so it was loaded with filling for $5.00. Nice soft tortilla. I liked it, very tasty. I will be back for breakfast, I hope they can maintain this level of service and quality, Love the concept, I'm a local, love all the great food options Chamblee has to offer and more to come,

Made a quick stop at this place on the way to our final destination. Great vibe and atmosphere! We got the special tacos and salad and everything was super fresh and delicious, the queso dip was also quite delicious. The cocktail was your typical mix and tastes good to start but got a little sweet towards the end. Definitely recommend stopping by this place if you happen to be in the area.

This was my first time at Blue Top and I absolutely loved it! You have to order your drinks and food at the front register. They usually have you keep your tab open (make sure you close it before you leave). The food came out in less than 10 minutes since we sat down. Everything tasted freshly made and was so hot! The drinks were strong and were made at the bar immediately when ordered. The atmosphere was nice. Looked like a little barn. Lots of seating and fans to stay cool. Lots of families with kids. The service was great as well. They always asked if you needed anything else and offered to get it for you at the bar! Music was great too! Lots of thrift stores in the area too if that's something you're into!

Zero reason to return, foods ok, service is better, elitism attitude, not kind. Sorry I asked for extra whatever sauce you make daily, seemed like it was a problem. Guess it was late for both of us

We have been loyal to Blue Top for years and were disappointed in our visit last night. The woman taking our order at the counter was rude. They were OUT OF FRENCH FRIES?? Our food arrived before our drinks. Had to go to the bar to get drinks & staff was rude... Food was good but rather sloppy... won't return anytime soon. Sad...

Detour. SERVICE: I usually like counter service, but this was just weird. They start a tab for everyone and then I guess you just have to trust them when you leave to close it out? I thought this was odd and they told me that they would handle the tip, too. It was an act of congress to get a receipt and the cashier seemed really put out to have to print it out. We ordered two apps and two mains and it came out in this order: - 10 minutes after order: App 1 - 5 minutes later: Main 1 - 15 minutes later: Main 2 - 10 minutes later: App 2 The server apologized for the delay and said she would take off the tardy app, which did not happen. FOOD: Not great. The burger was bland and the fries were over-cooked. The french dip was served on two small dinner rolls. Hummus was ok. No idea on the wings as I asked them to box them up as soon as they hit the table since we were done. OVERALL: I can't get over not providing receipts to customers. How do I know the bill is accurate and has been closed out? Why the hell do they think it's ok to give themselves tips on your open tab? So unusual.

The atmosphere is beautiful- I love the open concept, plenty of tables being available inside and outside (front and back of the restaurant). I appreciate the big fans to keep air circulating. I like the string lights out back and the decor. The menu is short and simple, offering mainly burgers. Service is very quick. After ordering, food came out less than ten minutes. Food presentation is nice. I'm giving 3 stars because of the taste of the food. It is nothing special unfortunately. My burger patty was cooked but it was lacking flavor; could be seasoned more. I've had amazing burgers elsewhere. Chips were crispy but bland. My lunch with tip was $16 and it was not worth it. I might come back for appetizers as quick bite with friends since I do like the atmosphere.

Bar food with arrogant service. Ambience - humid with high percentage of kids. Confusing method of paying and was overcharged.

Bluetop was a top tier spot for good food, drinks, and live music. Here recently it seems like they bumped up their prices. A vodka water lime (house vodka) should not be $11. At most $6-$8. If you're going to charge that much for some house vodka at least squeeze the lime into my drink and make it strong enough for me to forget the price.

If there was a prize for fastest service, Bluetop would win first place! It's so impressive that almost immediately after ordering, our food arrived! There was a line to order and their lunch service was ending to top it off! There was a guy at the front who not only took orders and payments but was also bartending - multitasking is a skill set and he was doing it without being frazzled. When the food arrived, it was hot as fresh off the grill. Every order was delicious. The yum yum cauliflower appetizer is noteworthy. It's one of those dishes I am going to try to replicate at home and then it's not going to be the same so I'll have to visit them again just to have some more. Chamblee is booming with outdoor eateries and I love the open concept that Bluetop has - garage doors allow for the outside air even when you have an inside seat and it just so happened to be a gorgeous day. Not only was service fast, food excellent but staff was friendly and kind to my active toddler - this makes my heart sing!

It's more than I want to pay for a black bean burger and potato chips, but it tasted good and the chips are homemade. I heard the music really well. Too bad I couldn't hear conversation at the table. Best not to go with a group unless you can hear voices at a lower decibel level than the ambient music. $19 plus tip for lunch is too rich for my blood. .... by the way, I'm not from San Francisco; I like ITP. I don't know how that happened. Maybe because I don't write a lot of reviews. Just that I was disappointed today, but YMMV

So family friendly. Food was extremely fast and high quality. We tried the wings, shrimp burger, southwest salad and salmon BLT. The sangria was nothing but shwae. Also recommend the Malbec and the whiskey sour. The ranch and fries were life changing. And to (blue)top it all off, the live music did wonders:) P.S. ask the bar tender for a dirty Shirley.

We went here for a mid-week lunch on a beautiful fall day. They have some tables in the front, but they have a very large back patio with lots of outdoor seating and some of it is covered. They also have garage doors they can roll up for extra ventilation. When you arrive, you order and pay at the bar. There is a drink station where you fill (and refill) your own drinks before finding a table. Our food arrived very quickly. My side salad came with the lemon vinaigrette and it was very tasty. I also had the Panko-crusted fish sandwich which was crispy and delicious. The fried okra was great! They have a small parking lot and street parking.

Great food in a relaxed atmosphere. Waitstaff is extremely nice and helpful. Only drawback is it's a bit pricey for what it is. I'll definitely return but cost will prevent me from becoming a regular.

Tried Blue Top last Saturday evening. Our adult kids had all been there multiple times over the years and enjoyed it so we wanted to try it. We were not disappointed. The venue is very friendly and comfortable. You have the opportunity to choose where you'd like to sit; inside, outside or inside but near the open garage-style doors. We chose in, yet almost out, in front of the live music. We both wanted burgers and fries which were served promptly but still allowing us ample time to first enjoy cocktails (and beer) and listen to the band. Burgers were good sized, tasty and well priced...as were the drinks. Service was prompt and friendly. All in all, Blue Top was a good choice on all accounts and worthy of a repeat visit.

We've been to bluetop a few times now and the food never disappoints. I love the fact that there is always something new on the menu to try. Parking can be a bit difficult at times (the lot is small), but generally you can find something nearby.

Came in yesterday on Sunday afternoon around 4:30pm with some friends to grab a drink. I love downtown Chamblee and have been wanting to try Bluetop for a while! You order at the front counter - both food and drinks. If you get food, they give you a number and will deliver your food to your table. They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating. We loved the outdoor patio area! So spacious and vibey! There were quite a few people there! It was super kid friendly it seemed because there were lots of families. I got the blue Rita - basically just a margherita. It was strong! And super good. They serve beer, wine, cocktails, you name it. They also have a good food menu! We got fries for the table to share and they were yummy! I'd love to come back to try their other apps and entrees which all sounded delicious. I can see this place getting crowded on a Friday or Saturday evening! If the weather is nice, you gotta try this place out!

Great vibe and a unique atmosphere, now let's get to the menu! It has a great catalog of bites. Their handheld set themselves apart from other neighborhood spot.

I've been trying to check out Bluetop for a minute now and we were trying to find a chill place to grab a drink on a Friday night in the Chamblee area. Options were limited but we were excited to check out Bluetop. You order at the register at the entrance where you get a number and they bring your food/drinks to you. I decided to order a gin cocktail, which they used pea blossom gin in. Honestly can't remember what else was in it... but it was boozy and tasty. I definitely need to come back and try the food next time!

Super cool vibe. All open and tons of outside seating with dogs welcome (huge plus). Food is not cheap but is tasty, so worth it for ordering it at the bar they give you a number for your table, no wait staff but food runners that are happy to get you incidentals if need be. Anytime you need food or drink you go back to the bar and order from bartenders. There was live music the Saturday night we went and where is was loud if you were sitting under the roof it was pleasant to hear outside. We will be back.

Exactly what you want from a bar! Delicious, greasy, huge amounts of food, good beer, and strong drinks. Nice place to grab a drink, have a good meal, or just watch the game, although parking can be a nightmare on a busy night. I got a burger which was enormous yet fantastic, and I am definitely going to be back. One slightly strange thing that others have also mentioned is the ordering, which is done at the bar and then you sit down. Advantage of this is service is lightening fast, but the great disadvantage is when it's busy you have to stand there while ordering and watch all the good seats get taken! Smart thing is to send someone in ahead to grab a seat while you order!

This place is such a great spot to grab drinks and dinner with friends. The live music was actually really good and we went inside where the fan could get to us to keep us more cool. I got the chicken salad which was good but a massive portion.

Today I was parking in the handicap spot labeled blue top parking only. Our plan was to walk down 1 door to personify shop and then return to eat lunch at Blue top. As we were walking out, this elderly man asked if we had a handicapped sticker, I stated we indeed did. As we proceeded he yelled- this is for the restaurant parking. I advised him of our plan and asked him was he the police- he said he was the owner of the restaurant and the parking and continued to argue. We left and shopped and ate at Antioyo Lobo on the other side. Will never again eat or support Blue Top grill- unless ownership changes.

We love blue top for it's awesome atmosphere and love music! But our last 2 visits have been quite the disappointment. We arrived last Saturday right at 845-850 to try and eat dinner and were told the kitchen was closed. 2 weekends before that we got there at 6ish and basically told they were out of most all food items. I totally understand things happen but it seems to a pattern that they just don't have food. *They will let you order food and bring in so there is that.*

Bartender who took our order could be a lot friendlier. No "hi how are you". Instead "I'm listening". People are just rude and have no concept of customer service. We get it, you're doing us a favor by taking our order at your job where that is literally your job description. I'm sure when we go to close out, you are going to be looking for a 22% tip, just like Starbucks. Guess again buddy.

I took a group of friends to Bluets to hear the Untouchables play and it was a great night. Great food and great music. The outdoor patio appears to have been expanded and it is a great space for an evening of fun. The one challenge is Bluetop's limited parking. The parking lot is very small and the area parking is very limited but I suspect that problem with continue in Chamblee for the foreseeable future. Just plan accordingly

There was a bartender that was horribly rude to all customers he encountered. I personally witnessed him shaking a beer prior to giving it to a customer, calling a customer a redneck, ignoring customers despite making eye contact and asking them what they want. Later in the evening, this drunk bartender almost hit our car driving out of the parking lot and flicked us off as he was leaving. He then drifted out of blue top, and sped to the next red light while skidding into the oncoming lane. By the way his mustache had boogers in it because he was too drunk to notice. Friends also waited 40 minutes for 1 order of fried pickles and checks were wrong. The pickles were pretty good.

This is a great place to enjoy a laid-back afternoon or evening. Friendly staff, great cocktails, good food - try the sloppy Joe nachos - all in an interesting setting of an old taxi office. Will definitely be returning!

You can find Bluetop at 5362 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341- this is on the same strip and south of the Chamblee City Hall, about halfway between Southbound and Union Hill Kitchen. Parking can be found along the sides, there's also some street parking. There's a blue neon sign for the place that's unfortunately a bit hard to read. I liked this place quite a lot - much better than the formerly boarded up building. It does take some getting used to - you walk into a door to the left and you order your drink and/or food. You can then either wait for it or be seated. This can be convenient if you're just wanting to go to the great courtyard in the back - I'd imagine that to be quite fun when the weather is nice. On the night we went it was a bit too cold for this. The counter-service is a bit confusing if you've never been - the place is quasi-bar, fast casual and brew pub. I threw in that last as the micro-brews they offer are quite good but the selection a bit smaller when it comes to drafts than you might expect. They make up some of the assortment using bottles or cans. I ordered a very nice Green Man Brewery "Trickster" IPA on draft and was told it would be delivered to the table. I went here with my friend John F who is the host of our Buford Highway Restaurant Crawl group - we decided that for this run we'd occasionally side-track to nearby restaurants - I think this is about the 3rd time we've done this in 2016/17. I quite liked the vibe of this place, even the blue lighting. Throw in a small Jazz ensemble and this would be "totes!" Once my beer arrived someone came by to take our food order - we started with a few appetizers and went on to a light dinner. * Black Garlic & Lily Fries - I'm not usually someone who orders fries, especially as an app but these were the bomb. Heck, anything with fresh garlic goes a long way in my book - these were served hot, crispy and had great flavor. * Tempura Lobster - served with cucumber noodles, wasabi aioli, sesame - Loved this dish - who doesn't like bits of fried lobster? Everything in this dish was well balanced - you had enough kick in the aioli to offset the fried flavor and the sweetness of the lobster offered a great flavor combination. I highly recommend this. * Buffalo Octopus - Awesome is the best word for these - probably the best cooked octopus I've had in some time. These bits were tender and missing the chewiness of what most people are doing these days by smoking/grilling. Bluetop has this down - my favorite app. * Grilled Oysters - served with tobacco onions, maitre 'd butter - we wanted to try these but they were out of oysters that evening. ** For Dinner ** Smoked Pulled Pork - 24 hr smoked, honey siracha slaw - John F ordered this and I tried a bit. The pork had an amazing amount of smoke flavor but for me, I'd rather it be served unsauced (sauce was mixed in as is common in the south). Overall I think it was good but I'd rather have a slab of ribs if I'm going there. ** Angry Fried Chicken Sandwich (Spicy) white bread, pickle - I was hoping for more of a Nashville Hot but this was more of a Buffalo Wing Sauce sandwich. Personally I would adjust this and make it more Asian and less Buffalo to make it distinctive. It's your basic batter fried chicken breast covered in Buffalo sauce, served open-faced on Texas Toast and accompanied by Yukon Gold Chips. I liked the dish and I'm sure most would also - the sauce was hot but not blazing and the sour pickles added that extra punch of acid that goes so well with spicy-fried things. I loved the Yukon Gold Chips - super crispy and not greasy, I wouldn't hesitate to get them rather than the fries - I'd call it a tossup. Overall the menu is a bit lightweight (more in vein of sandwiches/salads plus apps) but I liked everything we ordered quite a bit. Married with the beer and this place is quite a winner in my book. Service was good with various people coming by several times to check on us - then again the place was pretty slow with 3-4 tables and a couple people at the bar. I can't wait to visit one evening when the weather starts to get nice and I can experience the patio. (also posted to my food blog)