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    City Cellar and Loft

    4.2 (403 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CITY CELLAR AND LOFT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Pimiento cheese dip
    Megan O.

    We went to the cellar and we enjoyed it. It was a very casual environment with bar and dining. The service was good. The hostess was very friendly and helpful. The food was good. The macaroni and cheese was a little on the dry side even though it was baked to order. It's served in a small cast iron and it did pick up the flavor of the cast iron at the bottom. The peach cobbler was good too, very very sweet, but the cream on top was fresh whipped and delicious. The fried fish was hot and delicious. Super crispy and fresh. The pimiento dip was our favorite, really flavorful. We ordered it with cracklings but they were out so we got the pita chips instead. They were fresh fried and yummy, so my disappointment about the cracklings was short-lived. I always comment on parking because I am not good at tricky parking situations lol They have a nice big private parking lot. They have a big selection of mixed drinks and the prices were reasonable (even for the fancy ones).

    Tiffany J.

    What an incredible experience at The City Cellar and Loft in Cartersville. This spot was recommended to us earlier in the day by a waitress at another restaurant and we are so glad we took her suggestion. Our waiter Nathan was absolutely amazing. We let him know that our son has celiac disease and it turned out that Nathan also has celiac disease. Because of this he was incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful in helping us navigate the menu and choose safe options for our son. Even better our son was able to connect with Nathan and swap stories about living gluten free which meant so much to us as parents. That personal connection truly made the experience special. The atmosphere is fantastic and feels like a true cellar tucked away in the basement giving it such a cool and unique vibe. It felt like a hidden gem and a really fun place to discover. I also had a gluten free apple cider that was made locally and it was hands down one of the best ciders I have ever had. Between the outstanding service the care shown for food allergies and the unique setting this was an unforgettable visit. We will absolutely be back and highly recommend The City Cellar and Loft to anyone especially families navigating celiac disease.

    Collard Greens
    Todd M.

    We visited Cartersville this past week and had planned on a restaurant my spouse had been to many times. Upon looking at yelp, we changed our minds and decided to give the City Cellar a try. Are we ever glad we did! It is, as the name would suggest, in the basement of a downtown building. Rustic, but clean. Our server came quickly and was both friendly and knowledgeable about the food. We ordered the pimento cheese appetizer and had waters. This was an incredible start to our meal. Perfection! Spouse ordered the buttermilk chicken with a side of collard greens. I opted for the chipotle chicken wrap with fries. Spouse is from the south and said the collard greens were the best ever tasted. I took a taste and found them to be incredible. The chicken was also a hit. My wrap and fries were incredibly tasty and filled me up. We were finished... until our server came quickly suggested deserts. Chocolate chip bread pudding and a banana pineapple cake encased in hard chocolate... a banana split in cake form, if you will. The bread pudding wasn't bad but not incredible. The only thing that wasn't a home run. The cake? Wow! Incredible! Would highly recommend the City Cellar. Definitely planning a return visit.

    Burger
    Kevin H.

    Cellar Saw the reviews, I'm a big fan of good fish and chips. Arrived around 7:30 sat immediately. My dining partner showed up about 20 minutes later. We ordered quickly and decided to try the burger and the fish and chips of course. Fish and chips here is served fish and shrimp and I don't care for shrimp so they substituted more fish, in lieu of the shrimp which I thought was very nice. There were no more than 8 to 10 diners in the restaurant at the time yet it took a good half hour minimum for the dinner to arrive. And when it did, my fish was cool I wouldn't say it's cold, but it certainly wasn't warm and it certainly wasn't fresh out of the fryer. It was cod and it was very tasty although it would've been better had it been fully warm. My dining partner said the burger was excellent and was perfect temperature for eating and ate every bit of it which is always a good sign that they truly enjoyed it. The waitress was excellent. The noise level was low and I'd recommend it from that standpoint. Prices are reasonable for the location. My biggest problem with the evening: it was an hour before closing, and someone was sweeping the floor next to where we were dining and that really twists my shorts. I'm not at all interested in paying 50 or $60 to have dinner somewhere and be worried about the dust that's being kicked up by someone sweeping the floor right next to the table where I'm eating. It's also a backhanded way of saying "hurry up, eat and get out. My fish not bring warm/hot and the floor sweeping being it down to a 3 star experience. Off night, possible. I'd say have a try, my experience may have been unusual.

    Pork belly
    Eddy H.

    Hostess Angelina Server Sam Bartender, Samantha First, if you've never been here before, make sure and check in on Yelp to receive an offer for a free appetizer on your first visit. More to come...

    Dinner side of menu
    Allen H.

    Cool location in old downtown Cartersville. Tucked off the square on a side street. Stepping down into the cellar it felt almost like an old speakeasy. I believe our waiters name was Sam. He was helpful, attentive and friendly. Reservations not accepted so come early. We arrived at 530 on a Friday night and our party if 5 were sat immediately but by the time we left there was a wait. We order the spinach dip appetizer. Served with grilled pita bread. It was different but good. Entrees were the Fish and shrimp with loaded mashed potatoes, southern gentleman burger with baked potato, Bibb wedge salad with steak, shrimp and grits with andouille sausage and Parmesan risotto, and lastly a Pocket of Salmon. Everyone enjoys their meals. Excellent flavors. Good portions. Definetly give this place a try if you're in town.

    the outside of the building
    Henry M.

    Mmmm mmmm mmmm what do you get when you cross southern hospitality with elevated southern food? This place! I'm going to start with the pro tip 1st. (Make sure you check in on Yelp! As the Will comp you a free side dish) So this place has some outdoor seating but the best place to be is down in the cellar. When you walk in turn to the left and walk downstairs. After walking downstairs you will be greeted and seated with wonderful Southern hospitality. There are lots of semi private booths that will easily seat 4-6 people. If you are more of a barfly they also have a full service bar that you can sit at. "Note being from way out of town California to be precise, wifey and I thoroughly enjoyed our waitresses Southern hospitality and charm. Our server called wifey "Sugar" and me "Honey" we thought that was so special especially because we were obviously over twice her age. Now for the best part "we'll actually everything About this place was the best part" the food: I ordered their Buttermilk fried chicken breast with greens and mashed potatoes covered with gravy and a side of their Fried green tomatoes. Wifey ordered the fish and Sweet Potato fries. Now the Fried Green Tomatoes by no means look traditional but oh mommy you wanna talk about an elevated Dish? Well this is it! The flavors they got out of these Green tomatoes is just amazing and they were not oily at all, simply stated they were an elevated crispy light flavor bomb! The buttermilk fried chicken: juicy , Juicy,, JUICY did I say juicy? So juicy in fact that there was no need for the gravy on top. The chicken was light, not oily and crispy and oh so delicious. The greens: cooked with pork had just the right amount of salt (while not the star of the plate were still very good) Mashed potatoes: home made skin and all were slightly chunky and molted in your mouth " perfectly home cooked mashed potatoes that paired well with the gravy. Fish and chips: hands down the best fish and chips I've ever tried with a light crispy batter (again not oily) brought home the flavor. The sweet potato fries also paired well with their butter and cinnamon dipping sauce. Bottom line: they get 5 yums up!! Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience, food, and southern hospitality

    Fried Chicked. It's boneless, and absolutely delicious
    Vicki S.

    We were traveling, group of 6 and wanted lunch without a hassle. Good reviews and location for us so we walked in, no reservation. No problem. Great service and the food was across the board wonderful. I had the fried chicken which was bones and in a gravy. It was perfect, crunchy and delicious. Five stars for food and staff. Will definitely go back next time I'm in the area.

    buttermilk fried chicken (substituted broccoli)
    Larry S.

    Was starved after a day of traveling the highway and stopped here thanks to Yelp. Really had no trouble finding it after reading the previous reviews. Really nice vibe down in the cellar. Arrived before 5 so the place was fairly empty but when leaving an hour later lots of folks had arrived. Absolutely loved the solo guitarist playing while we dined. Our waitress was new (and admitted to just turning 18) so she needed to run to the bar to answer a couple of questions but she was friendly and kept a fantastic attitude so no worries there. While my Darling enjoyed a PInot Grigio, I sipped a Woodford Reserve. I'm not sure if this is a local law or a restaurant policy but I wasn't allowed to order a double...although ordering a second drink wasn't frowned upon? For dinner our threesome started with the waitress recommended cheese curds. They were good but to us seemed no different than a miniature size fried cheese stick. The dinners all received high marks. We enjoyed the fried chick, cowboy burger and cuban steak melt. Extra points for the sweet potato fries which were cooked expertly. All in all an really interesting place to stop and grab a bite, I suggest you do the same when in town.

    Osso bucco
    Shari W.

    Beyond expectations!!! We sat at the bar as someone suggested and April and Hannah made it fun and gave us great service. Hannah made the best raspberry lemon drip I've ever had and husband had a fantastic old fashion made by April. Dinner was out of this world. We had prawn paella and osso bucco. We can not wait to come back. What a great place to end our Saturday night. Definitely will be back.

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    28 days ago

    Loved this place! Will be back for the pork belly appetizer & Peach Moscow Mules. Staff was fantastic. Great place for a date night

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    City Cellar has been a go to for my entire trip to Cartersville with good reason. Great food and service and good vibes. 10/10.

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    Food is always really good! Service is good as well and never too busy inside, one of our go to places

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    In one of the oldest buildings of Cartersville! Food was good, staff was friendly and quick to serve!

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    The chef here is trying to get gold stars. That is all you need to know…read more I recommend everything, but especially the Brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, and the burger. Each thing on the menu is a bold take on a traditional dish that generally is excellent. If you just got through watching some cooking shows and have to find something that is not your usual fare, this is where you want to go.

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