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Ross's Diner

4.3 (90 reviews)
Closed • 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Chili dog and Chili Burger plate (way more than my better half could eat for lunch)
Richard N.

My better half and I completed business at a warehouse in Cartersville and finished in the early afternoon. I had seen reviews about Ross's Diner on Yelp so I suggested we try this diner for lunch. The diner is located in an older building a few blocks off Main St. there is ample parking in front of the restaurant. Upon entry into the diner you are propelled back in time to a classic diner from the '50s. They have only counter seating in a U shaped countertop. The wait staff quickly greeted us and asked for our drink orders. We were presented with menus and gazed at all the breakfast and lunch offerings. My better half ordered the chili dog and chili burger plate. I ordered the Steak & Gravy plate with pinto beans and turnip greens. It includes a homemade biscuit. Both of our meals were delicious diner food. While sitting at the counter, we observed that the wait staff knew the orders for most of the guests who came in after us. The majority of the diners were frequent restaurant guests and likely Cartersville locals. This was an amazing experience to behold because it is rarely encountered in today's world. The great thing was that the staff was friendly and very attentive to us. I returned a few days later and had an early breakfast that was equally good food and service. I highly recommend Ross's Diner anytime you find yourself in Cartersville!

Breakfast orders, shot of interior, some fun magazines, and my glasses. I hope I don't forget them.
Gary J.

This place is everything that I hope for when I think of going to a diner. People are wonderful, food is great, and the menu selections are awesome. Definitely worth the short detour off the interstate. We had breakfast and everything came out exactly as ordered. Coffee was hot, strong, and the cup magically refills itself.

Biscuits and gravy
Tasha B.

Great little place with Southern charm! The customer service was excellent. The grits and eggs over easy were amazing. The biscuit was a little dry, but overall, it was a great experience. I definitely would come back.

Black coffee
Jay T.

Great breakfast. The food and service was very good. A black coffee, two eggs scrambled, country steak, grits and biscuits with gravy for under $10.00. I wish I lived closer, I would be a regular.

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Tn S.

If you want to eat a piece of History this is the place. Went on a Saturday afternoon the Diner was extremely busy the service was exceptional and the staff great attitudes. Had the 1 and 1 there iconic dish, may not be pretty but it's flavorful and and delicious. And you certainly get get bang-for-your-buck here it's worth a try.

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Never disappoints. Always good food. We had eggs country steak and grits. Gravy homemade very good breakfast

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Table 20 - Fried Chicken

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4.2(211 reviews)
0.1 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!

Man what a find. Above average experience overall…read more Came in on a Tuesday night around 7:30. Place was busy but not loud at all. Great acoustics. Service was great. Didn't catch his name but he's been there 2-1/2 years he said. Only knock, had to remind him a couple of times to refill my water. They no longer leave carafes of water on the tables as a regular customer complained it was unsanitary. A shame. They should just wash the carafes after each use. Anyway... I ordered a burger with an extra patty. No bun, with cheese, onions and mushrooms as I recall. Here were the two oddities. The meal was served with a single patty and the second patty came out 5 minutes later. Made me think they forgot. Also, the 2 patties were different. One was cooked perfectly and moist. The second was cooked a bit more (but not terribly more) but was dry. The asparagus was fantastic. I do recommend though. Cool spot.

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Myself and 3 others spent a couple nights at the lodge for a ladies weekend. Check in was easy and…read morethe front desk staff was friendly. When we arrived to our room the first thing I noticed was the view! We were on the ground level, so we had a nice sitting area just outside the room. Although it was too cold to sit outside, the view from inside was just as nice. Once I started looking around at the room I noticed how outdated and in need of deep cleaning it was. The carpet was stained, our bedding was stained, the wallpaper was peeling off, dirt and grime had gathered in the corners, and there was toothpaste or cleaning spray all over the bathroom mirror and sink. My side of the bed was caving in, so when I laid on my left side I rolled a bit, which makes me think maybe the mattresses need to be replaced. I will say, the pillows were comfy! That evening we ate at the restaurant where we ordered off the menu. I ordered The Falls Burger, which is your basic cheeseburger with the usual toppings - lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, and your choice of cheese. The burger tasted like it was previously frozen, but the fries were delicious! Our waitress, McKenzie, was incredible! She was attentive and friendly and deserves recognition! We ended up back at the lodge restaurant the following evening where they were serving a buffet dinner only, no option to order off the menu. McKenzie was great once again, but unfortunately, the food was not. The buffet consisted of soup, salad, mac-n-cheese, rolls, yellow rice, black eyed peas, BBQ chicken, catfish, carrot cake, pumpkin pie, and apple pie. All of the items I ate were cold and just mediocre. You can imagine my surprise when I saw the $46 bill - $27.99 for an adult and $15.99 for a child. Absurd for the lack of options and for the cold food. (Keep in mind that the closest towns with good dining options are at least 30 mins away.) During nice weather the falls are gorgeous to hike up to and the park is fun to explore, but take note if you have children with you and the weather isn't great, there's not much for them to do. The park itself is beautiful and well worth a trip! And I truly believe the lodge could be brought back to life with a few changes.

Crushing it! Delivering solid goods in an unreal setting! Quality set up!…read more For the win!

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4.3(244 reviews)
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100 percent I recommend this restaurant. Great food and above average servers. Manger is also great…read moreand she truly cares.

We have always enjoyed coming here. From the food and atmosphere and also friendly staff it drew…read moreus back in every weekend husband is home. Today, we saw a decline. Not in the staff but there are some minor interior issues which could be addressed. As the dining area and service areas are open plan you can easily see the duct tape doors to the dishwashers area is in dire need of repair versus patching. Also it is rather filthy along the edges. The wall a/c unit also needs to be completely cleaned as it appears to have some grime building up. Now for the biggest disappointment ... our food. Coffee - yummy Country fried steak biscuit..... yea nope not again. It's just like it says just a huge very thin slice of commercial packaged frozen patty of country fried steak laid across an open faced biscuit. I had a side of fresh fruit. But it was mostly out of season fruit so not sweet and still underripe. Biscuit was light and fluffy but I had to order a piece of cheese and some gravy to hide the flavor of the meat and coating. Chicken and waffles - husband's favorite here but today it wasn't the same at all. Chicken was super dry inside. Waffles he described as no different than ones he makes at the hotel lobby. All in all we will wait some before returning to try again at some point. Thank you to the wait staff for always having smiles and helping each other to keep us happy.

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3.9(449 reviews)
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Fun, eclectic eatery located in the heart of downtown Rome…read more The space is wide open and has a small, hometown feel to it with fun art and memorabilia hanging from the ceiling and walls. The menu is full of classic, comfort style dishes that will make you feel at home. Or server was a true southern belle with all the charm and kindness you would expect. I had a burger and it was delicious. This thing was MASSIVE and cooked to a perfect medium well as I had requested. The fries were also pretty good. They could have used a bit more seasoning but there was salt on the table!

Down in Rome this past weekend and decided to get into the Harvest Moon, as I had never been…read more Asking my girlfriend how it was, she just answered "okay". I now agree with her. This is a Southern Restaurant in a southern town. So I opted for a Shepherd's Pie from the St Paddy's Day menu. Yeah, go figure. It was rather bland. When I make this dish, I use ample cream in the potatoes (Irish style) and make a thicker, more moist pie, with a good deal of tomato in it. This was a bland substitute. Far better the next day when I added in enough butter to make the potatoes shine. I will give props for using lamb on this. She had the salmon patties. Fairly simple, also rather bland. Mashed potatoes as well. Breading on the okra was fine. Staff? Very friendly waiter. Answered all the questions and even described the drinks. As this has a good craft beer selection, I opted for one I had not had before and she got a smokey old fashioned. The old fasthioned did not have the cherries or orange peel you would normally see, but was rather strong and did use a rye whiskey. I would not go there for the drink, but reasonably priced. The ambiance is great. Typical of Rome, GA establishments, you can feel the history. They also have a rooftop bar and a separate bar area, for those seeking out a drink or two. Summary: The experience was good, but the food was bland. If you like to heavily salt your food, this might not be as big of a deal. On the whole, 3 stars, for average. Compared to other places in Rome, some of which are really bad, you would prefer this to many places. Nothing really bad to say, but nothing really good. Just average.

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