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    Johnboy's Homecooking

    3.4 (69 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Disrespectful to US Veterans - Johnboy's in Cartersville
    Rose F.

    I just got seated when we saw a Veteran come in and ask the korean lady at the register if the restaurant gives a Veteran Discount. The lady was horribly rude, super nasty and severely mean. She was irate and degraded America's Veterans. She even said " we don't care about veterans and their discounts. We don't do that here! This is a restaurant not the government. If you want a Veteran discount go somewhere else. Pay now or get out." - Wow!! The shock was unbearable They get your money as soon as you enter. I hadn't started with getting my food. I asked for a refund after what I witnessed and the waitress said they can't do that. I ended up just leaving. The food was uninteresting and most all the trays we're missing food or empty and you had to wait for them to refill the food so you waste around 20 minutes. That's how long I waited - 20 minutes waiting for the kitchen to bring out food and they brought only one item at a time. Johnboy's Restaurant in Cartersville GA disrespects US American Veterans!! Do not give them the satisfaction of taking your money. Go elsewhere please. The place smells like pee; not clean and food pieces all over the floor. Employee with dreadlocks was smoking outside, came back in and did not wash his hands but started working.

    Banana Pudding
    Christopher C.

    The kind of place I love!!! They don't have places like this North of the Mason Dixon line! Everything was tasty, AND they had Arnold Palmers on the menu,they must be trying cater to us Northerners! The waitress was supercool! The only thing the South has on us is the cuisine, and this place was an example of that. Next time I'm in town for work, I hope I can get past the veggies and have some room for the main dishes. I did save some room for the banana pudding, and,BANG it was the best part of the night!!!!

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    Irena B.

    I will say this is the best country buffet I've ever been to! Everybody are so welcoming as soon as I walk in the door . Maybe that's why the whole thing tasted better. It's a very nice ambiance everybody working so hard to put smile on! Be back for sure

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    Awesome food I always enjoy eating here!!!!!!!!!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcxxccxxxx

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    The food was really comforting very good. That atmosphere was nice and the place was clean.

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    Very welcoming staff , the food was amazing , and the atmosphere in this place is unmatched ! Will definitely be back again !

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    Though the food is good, closing at 8 pm on a Friday or Saturday is absolutely absurd.

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    great food with awesome service! love their fish day and ofc any other days... will definitely coming back!

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    Great buffet for a reasonable price. Love their fried chicken and all the veggies. Service was good. Like the cake.

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    We love eating here on Sundays. They have improved SO much since we ate here a couple of years ago.

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    Sidelines Grille

    3.9(54 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Passing through town again and we were hungry. As usual the restaurant was clean and bright; music…read morewas a tad too loud tonight but they did turn it down. Staff was friendly as well. We had a group of us and everything was very good. We started with the fried green beans and queso dip plate. Both very good. The Tennessee whiskey burger was great and cooked perfectly. The steak salad was a hit as well along with the chopped steak with mashed potatoes and the patty melt with onions rings. Overall a great experience and recommend it.

    This sports bar absolutely nails it. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between energetic…read moreand comfortable--big screens everywhere, great sound, and even a personal tv at your own table. Service was friendly, fast, and genuinely attentive from start to finish. The standout was the Reuben sandwich, which was nothing short of outstanding. Thick, tender corned beef, perfectly melted Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and a rich house-made Thousand Island dressing, all pressed between buttery, toasted rye bread. Every bite was balanced, hearty, and packed with flavor--easily one of the best Reubens I've had, sports bar or otherwise. Add in a solid beer selection, well-made drinks, and consistently great food across the menu, and this place earns a true five-star rating. Whether you're here for the game, the food, or both, this sports bar delivers on all fronts. I'll definitely be back.

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    4.2(401 reviews)
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    What an incredible experience at The City Cellar and Loft in Cartersville. This spot was…read morerecommended 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.

    We got the Jalapeno Peach Salmon (4/5) and Okra Tomato Shrimp Gumbo (4.25/5). The salmon was good…read morebut nothing too special. The gumbo had a good flavor and was very filling; it had more shrimp and sausage than I expected. The service was good (4/5); our waiter was friendly and attentive. The ambiance is nice (4/5); it wasn't too loud or crowded for a Friday night.

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    Table 20 - Fried Chicken

    Table 20

    4.2(211 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    We had an outstanding experience at Table 20. From the moment we sat down, our waiter Nick went…read moreabove and beyond. Our son has celiac disease, and Nick was incredibly knowledgeable and proactive, personally making sure everything was clearly communicated with the chefs so we felt completely comfortable and confident. The atmosphere was very relaxed yet attentive we never had to ask for a thing because Nick was always one step ahead and made sure we had everything we needed. On top of that, he took the time to recommend things to do while we're visiting, which was such a thoughtful touch. We don't live in town, but the downtown area is absolutely amazing, and after this experience, we can't wait to explore it more tomorrow in the daylight. And the food, hands down five stars across the board. We will absolutely be back when passing through, and if you're dining here, ask for Nick!

    We got the Faroe Islands Salmon (4.5/5) and Crispy Rainbow Trout (4.5/5), which both were…read moreoutstanding! I primarily ate the salmon. The sunchokes, golden beets, and squash with the salmon were amazing; they melted in your mouth, and the fennel and orange flavors were a nice touch (5/5). The tarragon cream was an excellent sauce; the only reason why I am not giving it a 5 is that the salmon itself was a little plain. The service was good but a little slow (4/5); the guy who brought out our food was really funny! The interior of the restaurant is also pretty nice (4/5). Overall, we are excited to come back and try more items, especially since they have a rotating seasonal menu! I am pretty confident they'll get a 5!

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    Table 20 - Vidalia Onion Soup - herbed biscuit, aged cheddar

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    The Original Steak and Rib House - New York Strip Steak

    The Original Steak and Rib House

    3.6(176 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Wanted to get a nice lunch and this restaurant looked like it would fit. The bill. Had a nice salad…read morebar old style. It's very nice. The decor is old style steakhouse. Heavy wood en really enjoyable. The service was okay. The food was excellent. Really enjoyed our luncheon. My wife had they pulled pork sandwich with drip to the salad bar and she really enjoyed it. I snuck a little taste and it was excellent and very tasteful and tender. I opted for there as they call it almost famous 10 oz burger and I added a fried egg on top. It was nice to be able to order a burger and get it cooked to. My specification is not just overdone like some places do. Also, as a side I had there their homemade mac and cheese topped with Brunswick stew which was an excellent idea. They call it redneck lasagna .Really enjoyed that. Always good to stop and eat at a local own place and keep the money and the profits in the local community. Definitely will stop by again

    Had no idea what the restaurants was like, had never been. Ordered take out. Arrived and was…read morebriskly sent by the Hostess to bar. I sat and a busy bartender was advised by the hostess I had ordered take out. Bartender asked what name was on the order. A few minutes passed and someone came from the kitchen empty handed and spoke with the bartender. After the bartender finished making and delivering a few drinks they asked if the order was called in or done online. I indicated online and she went to the kitchen and came back empty handed straight to bartending again. No one ever said anything, but it was obvious that they had overlooked the order. And I will say this, they did a good job of recovering because about 10 minutes later everything was packaged and ready for me to carry out. The food was good and I suspect that if you go to eat there, you'll have a good experience. It reminds me of an old time neighborhood bar and steakhouse. Most seemed very comfortable there which would lead me to believe that it is a pretty loyal following of locals who utilize the restaurant. It's a pretty average noise level nothing overpowering. Ribs we ordered were tasty and the salad fresh and crispy. It's a better dine in choice than takeaway option.

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    Appalachian Grill - House salad

    Appalachian Grill

    3.8(437 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Great food all around they have a lot of fish dishes but one negative their coleslaw has no taste…read morewhatsoever just cabbage and mayonnaise not very lemony or no salt pepper on it. Nothing it's really blah. And I'd look forward one time when I went there to eat their rib eye sandwich and they were sold out that might be a clue anticipate it's gonna be very good. Service is very good. Very quiet space easy to talk to a date.

    So we just left Appalachian Grill after one of the worst dinners ever! We've been there before and…read morehad a wonderul experience. So we thought we would treat our son and his wife (new parents of a 2 month old) for a nice dinner out as a family (sans baby). Service was slower than normal, but that wasn't the real issue. Our entrees were delivered before our soup and salads. They offered to take our entrees away and "keep them warm" until after our soup and salads came out. So we agreed. Our son's French onion soup was delivered just luke warm - not even hot. The salads were fine, though. Our daughter-in-law's steak was ordered medium rare, but it came out rare so it had to be sent back. Our son's chicken fingers were also undercooked and had to be sent back, but only after our son had already eaten some of the undercooked chicken. I ordered the signature "Appalachian Grill" dish and the potatoes were burnt. At this point there were so many issues that we asked to talk to the manager and he offered to remove the signature dish from the bill. Our son and his wife were so turned off that they couldn't even eat their "corrected" entrees. The bill came and it was over $150. The only food that we actually ate was the Pickles and Pups appetizer and 3 salads. I asked for the servers and managers names and made it clear that I was going to write a review and that we would not be coming back. After we placed our credit card on the check, the owner came out to our table and began to cuss us out. When I told him I would be writing a reivew, his response was "I am the king of 1 star reviews" and asked us to leave. So we grabbed our credit card and proceeded to leave. After we left the restaurant he approached us at our car and proceeded to threaten us and even called me a "punk ass bitch." I should've called the police becasue we were already outside at our car and it looked like he was going to physically attack us. Our son and his wife were waiting for us outside and witnessed his tirade. Our daughter-in-law was terrified that the ower was going to get physically violent. There was no reason for him to follow us outside and continue to berate us at our vehicle as we were in the process of leaving. Either the owner was intoxicated or he needs to go to anger management. I regret not calling the police.

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    Ate Track - Carne Asada Bowl

    Ate Track

    3.8(292 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Great retro styles place with the walls, ceilings, bar, any space you can think decorated with…read morerock, blues, southern rock memorabilia. My wife ordered the n appetizer nachos for her meal, she couldn't finish them. They were huge, they did need some sort of a "wet" topping (queso, salsa, something). I had the double gonzo burger with Parmesan chips. If I had known the burgers were sure'nuff hand patties and thick, I would have only ordered the regular burger. I couldn't take a bite, had to remove a patty and eat it separately. It was cooked to the right temp, but it could use some seasoning. It was good, but just plain meat, no seasoning mixed in. Our waitress was attentive and never let my tea glass get to the bottom before bringing me another one!

    1-Star Review (and that's being generous)…read more My wife and I were visiting home from Arizona and decided to try Ate Track Bar after several locals recommended it. We walked in expecting a fun, nostalgic spot with good food. Instead, we were hit with some of the most bizarre, unprofessional, and politically-charged décor I've ever seen in a business. Right away, we noticed signs pushing extreme right-wing political views plastered around the bar. It was uncomfortable, but we tried to shrug it off and assume maybe it was satire, maybe equal-opportunity joking. Then we saw the signs by the restrooms: "Restrooms - Republicans Only" and "Restrooms - Democrats Only." At that point, we realized this wasn't humor. It was just tacky. In 2025, with the kind of division this country is already dealing with, why would any business choose to alienate customers like this? As a consumer, I don't need - or want - your political views shoved in my face. I came to eat, not join a rally. We immediately decided to leave. Ironically, the hostess told us a table had just opened up, but there was no way we were staying after feeling that uncomfortable and unwelcome. The saddest part? My wife is a well-known influencer who was literally excited to do a fun, positive post about this place. Instead, we walked out offended and disappointed. Why lose customers over politics? Why create an environment where people feel judged or divided before they even sit down? Thankfully, we walked about 100 yards down the street to Table 20, where we were greeted warmly and had one of the most delicious lunches we've had in a long time. Night and day difference. Ate Track Bar might be a "nostalgic" spot for some, but for us, it was a harsh reminder that not every business is interested in welcoming all customers. If you're looking for good food and a place where you don't have to decode someone's political agenda just to eat, keep walking. There are better options right down the street.

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    Ate Track - Queso Shrimp & Lobster - roasted shrimp, lobster. peppers, onions, mushrooms, and jalapeños over spicy queso rice

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    Mike's Place

    Mike's Place

    4.5(2 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    OMG, Cartersville folk listen up!…read more Mike's place has the best sandwich in Cartersville! Walking to Mike's place the first thing that hits you is the smell of the roasting meats in their ovens. The sweet smell of roasting ham and the smell of garlic and spices on the roast beef kicked up my appetite. I ordered a sandwich called the Ferdi. I think it's the best sandwich I ever ate! Served on a soft hoagie roll and stacked with ham, roast beef, shredded cabbage, pickles, a creole mustard and debris. Debris ...You know those little juicy pieces of roast beef at the bottom of the roasting pan... That's "debris" the secrete ingredient in the Ferdi sandwhich that's sets it apart and raises the sandwhich flavor to "over the moon"! Mike Place is a small "hole in the wall" kinda place, one of those hidden jewels. Located at 122 Old Mill Rd. next to the BP gas station in a mostly industrial area. It's worth the time to search this place out. My feeling is that it will be my "go to" place for handcrafted sandwiches.

    What s surprise! For the first time ever, a breakfast biscuit, with gravy that tastes homemade, and…read morenot out of a package. Mike's Place has all the breakfast essentials, including Louisiana beignets that are topped with powdered sugar, just like the Cafe du Monde. And it just gets better. Burgers and dogs in a variety of fixings, BBQ plates and Po Boys, and a coastal favorite: Shrimp n Grits. They even have hush puppies! Recently I had a craving for a good shrimp bisque. So Chef Mike put on his hat and came up with a half gallon of ecstasy. I had a delicious, authentic shrimp bisque to share with my friends. Mike and Wife Melody, also have special events like a recent crawfish boil on a Friday evening. They offer catering services, and have been know to provide catering in Cartersville for the past 20 years or so. If you want to stop by for breakfast or lunch at unbelievably low prices, you will find Mike's Place tucked away by the BP Station at Old Mill and Erwin Street. You will be glad you did.

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    Mike's Place
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