Cameron B.
Yelp
I think Highline has such great potential - this is a bar nestled into the streets of Crystal City and overlooks the main street that goes along the water.
This looks and feels like your traditional sports + game bar. There are dozens of tall bar tables and four tops scattered through a large open floor plan in addition to the long bar that runs along the side of the space. TV's, sports memorabilia, and fun bar decor hang throughout the space; makes the place really feel like your typical college bar (but a whole lot cleaner). The energy throughout the bar is light and fun; folks of all walks of life crowd around tables talking, playing board games, and watching sports.
I've sat at the bar during both of my visits; the bartenders are very friendly, chatty, and fast with their service. I appreciate how many beer and cocktail options they offer - there's definitely something for every palette here. I've had a number of their ciders on draft as well as the standard well drink; all my drink choices have been solid and pretty decently priced for the area ($6-9 for a draft beer/seltzer and $9-11 for a well drink or cocktail). We didn't partake, but they also have a slew of gameday shot specials for $6.
The food is where I was let down a bit. I've had the chicken sandwich and fries ($17ish) - the chicken patty was 100% a frozen unseasoned patty that they fried and sauced. While the sauce was tasty, I was expecting a higher quality sandwich, with more flavor overall. The fries are solid, seasoned with salt and pepper + nice and crispy. I also ordered the cajun wings - I got 6 party wings for $15 which was a major disappointment. They loaded my platter with celery, carrots, and leafy greens - there were more veggies on my tray than wings. The flavor itself of the wing was solid, just need more than 6 for that price point.
If you're looking for a great meal, I'd suggest looking elsewhere - but this is a really good option to watch the games, socialize, and enjoy a few drinks.