50 Best American Restaurants near Emerson

“Recently divorced. Live on the lake. My kids favorite restaurant. I'm building new memories here. Rebecca is especially awesome. I have a speedboat the houseboat and video games but the first thing I asked them is what do you want to do and they say Doug's place. Real“

“Always a unique and delicious meal when dining at Table 20. Love the changing menu for the seasons. Enjoyed our starter of Daikon Radish and Potato Latkes with Apple butter. The Loin Chop of Lamb is an excellent choice off their spring menu and the Bay of Fundy Salmon is always a favorite. Don't leave without trying their Olive Oil Cake. Great service made our night even better. Can't wait for a return visit.“

“Had the mussels (too salty) and stuffed flounder (it was ok but prolly could have used some caper sauce and fried alligator (kinda tough, and the chili sauce could be replaced with ramoulade)The service was excellent, it was nice and warm inside and had the fire pit going on the side patio, which was appealing.I MIGHT go again, but I personally polly won't suggest it my bi-weekly foodie date.“

“Meet my old man here on Sundays off & on for years. They're consistently great and the staff has such great attitude & work ethic. I'd worked in restaurant for yrs and it's a tough business. I get their eggs Benedict every time and it's always great. Can't say enough good things about their consistency over the yrs“

“I had bacon Wrapped stuffed shrimp on rice at bike night. Wow, so good. That's not what you find at a bike bar but a nice restaurant. Rice was even fluffy and cooked to perfection. Food and drinks were served quickly by friendly waitresses. live band with money give aways,yeah win win all around.“

“Went here for dinner and drinks and holy ****!!! This place is SO GOOD. I got the meatballs & mochi. It was amazing. The meatballs were perfectly cooked- they were juicy and full of flavor. The sweet potato mochi was unlike anything I’ve had before. It was like a little pillow of yumminess! The sauce over them was so, so good. The presentation was so nice. Plus, my bee’s knees came in a super cute BEAR glass!!!! I’m going to come back here soon! It’s so cute, I never knew places like this existed around here.“

“Our favorite restaurant! We've never had complaints about the service or the food. I'm glad they expanded because they are always busy during regular dinner hours. Anytime we're trying to decide where to go, this is the first choice out of my husband's mouth.“

“My husband and I went to the Allatoona Grill last evening and it was our first time since the redesign and reopening. So glad we went! We just did drinks and appetizers, but are looking forward to going back for more. Kenzie (GREAT server) brought us calamari that is a definite recommend and a beautiful tray of oysters. They also happened to have one of our favorite beers on tap (Allagash White). The couple next to us said they searched for “romantic place to have dinner in our area” and AG came up (and they are from Marietta!). They were so happy to have come there to celebrate their 37th anniversary. We’ll be coming back as well for sure.“

“Leslie and I went for the first time last week. Jackie was our server, and she was AWESOME!! Very friendly and knowledgeable, and patient with us as we pondered over their huge menu. Leslie had biscuits and gravy that she enjoyed. I had the Bourbon Pecan Glazed Chicken and Waffles. It was AMAZING!! We'll be going back soon... and asking for Jackie. They have lots of great looking dishes to choose from, but I already know ow I'll be doing a repeat. It was really THAT GOOD!!“

“Always good food. The staff is always nice and has a friendly atmosphereParking: The busier they are, then the harder it is to find a parking spot. You may have to wait a few minutes for a car to be ready to leave. It's well worth the wait! ?“

“Please don't never change!! Ross's is a true blast from the past that has maintained its heritage. A small spot with all counter seating and old-timey feel. Surrounded by revitalized businesses, it's a cool area but hope they never get squeezed out. Lovingly run by family, it feels like you're a member too! Very reasonable prices for delicious classic foods. We had the egg sandwich, sloppy Joe's with fries. Simple but tasty all. AND there was free cake on valentines day! That was excellent too! Thanks gals! I almost went for the fried bologna sandwich -haven't had one since I was a kid. Next time. We're passing through, but definitely would return.“

“Absolutely love everything about Big-Uns Biscuits. I swing by there every morning and buy breakfast for the guys and you will not be disappointed in the food. You get great/friendly service, great environment, great food, very clean, and they are fast at getting the food out to you. I would highly recommend this breakfast joint.“

“We got married a week ago and could not speak more highly of this venue, the staff, and all of their preferred vendors. From the beginning of our wedding planning in July 2023 to our wedding in April 2024, I did not stress about a thing. The process was seamless and the day was better than I could have imagined!“

“A family lunch on a Sunday after church. Yes they were busy but the kitchen staff had it together. There were five of us in the group and we all had a different dish.Food was enjoyed by all! I had the ruben sandwich with corse ground mustard and sweet potato tater tots. Delicious food!“

“I have to say I've always been treated with the best customer service going here for yearsssss. But the last couple times going here it was AWFUL!!! THE FOOD IS GREAT.. no refills no condiments no your welcome no respectful service period ..IF I WAS A MAN IT WOULD BE DIFFERENT I SEEN WITH MY OWN EYES.. THIRSTY. THE WAY THE WORLD IS PEOPLE NEED TO BE NICE TO ONE ANOTHER PERIOD.“

“I loved this place. It gets better, Im only 6 miles away. I Highly recommend ate track. Generous portions and not over our budget, or what we consider too expensive .Kudos to the staff, excellent find .Parking: Pull right in. Plenty of parking.“

“I really like Longhorn. I mean, REALLY like Longhorn. The one in Cartersville did not disappoint. Loved our server. She was on top of everything we needed/wanted. The food was delivered quickly and exactly how we ordered it. And of course, it was delicious!! One of our favorites is the Parmesan crusted chicken. French onion soup and a side salad are always yummy!“

“I had been here to Modern Sports once before and had outstanding service, good meaty wings with delicious flavors and a fair price. I've been trying to find some other wing places around to see how they compared to that experience and haven't found any. So I came back to see if they still were what I remembered...I really wanted those good flavorful meaty wings that I had previously. I ordered the wing lunch combo that has 6 wings and fries. They have several sauces and a few dry rubs to choose from. I decided to go with the Darn hot (the hottest they have and they use a different word than darn) and go with the server's suggestion of Mango Habanero. My server Kirsten was awesome! If all restaurants had a server like her....there would be zero complaints on servers. She was a grown up version of a Chick-fil-A worker. Before my tea was empty, she had me a refill sitting on the table. It took a bit to get my order since it was being made fresh. The wings apparently have lost their meatiness unfortunately and have shrunk down to what everyone else has (not as small as Zaxby's though). Although disappointed in the size, I soldiered on and tried the flavors. I was going to dig into the Mango Habanero first. The wings were hot, but the sauce was cold...not a good combo. The cold cooled the wings fast. It would definitely improved the experience if the sauce had been warmed prior to being put on the wings. They were decently covered in the sauce. Flavor...definitely good. Not much of the spicy/habanero flavor though...mostly mango. Would have been better if it had had a bit of spice. So next up was the darn hot wings. The sauce on these...warm the way it should be. Well....the bit that was there. The wings weren't covered too well with it. There was a bit of a puddle of it so I would rub the wings in it first. Definitely not darn hot. The flavor I did get was good flavor, just no spice. It was at very best medium. The fries were cooked well and had the expected flavor. I've heard that the pizza and burgers are really good and I'd like to try them. Would I return? For sure! The outstanding service that Kirsten delivers and all makes up for it. Their prices are still fair with comparison to others around. Additionally, they offer a military discount.“

“Next to the Baseball Field where my kids were playing so the place was very busy. Took a little longer but no different if you were to go to any sit down joint. Ordered the catfish basket and it was well worth the price paid. Burgers and hotdogs are very basic, nothing fancy and that's what was expected. Nice little "Ma and pop's" Place. Will definitely hit it up again next time we are at the baseball fields.“

“Loved this place! Just walked in one day randomly for dinner, the cellar has the best cozy rustic pub vibes. Sat at the bar and had a delicious cocktail, and were able to order food. I will say the lunch menu is so good and the dinner menu is excellent too. I always have a conflict in choosing between them because they're both so good! Our server was the manager I think and was so helpful to us even as her shift was ending, she guided us on recommendations and chatted with us. That really just made our visit even better.The food: Delicious, very fancy, but so flavorful. The Lamb Ragu was my favorite and some of the tenderest, most well seasoned dishes. The pasta was wonderful. We had a brie sort of appetizer that was delicious too but both were wine-forward. Can't wait to visit again!“

“We made it up to Cartersville this Sunday to explore and were lucky enough to stumble upon a Grilled Cheese and Boba food truck. Perfect.We had the mac and cheese, the pulled pork grilled cheese, the chopped cheese, the Mexican corn and the kiddos got the boba. Everyone loved their food. The pulled pork was a highlight. I am only disappointed that I didn't order the brisket mac and cheese, but I will have to head back. Also, we all were so hungry and it smelled and looked so good... we forgot to take any photos.The owner and other staff were incredibly helpful and kind, and we got to all chat with them after they wrapped up that evening.If you are in Cartersville l, and you are anywhere near them, I suggest a visit.“

“I’ve been here quite a few times. Just note: oysters are pre shucked - so it’s going to be hit or miss or whether or not they have dried out. This particular time they were dry and a little less cool than I would expect. Just make sure to ask up front. The food here has always been very good.“

“Tom's place reminds me of the sitcom "Cheer's" from in the '80s where everyone knows your name. Great place to go to if you enjoy playing pool, Darts, karaoke , Keno , dancing and just enjoying the company of others. And right next door is JC Mr Barbershop. Stop by and get yourself a great Haircut. You won't regret it visiting both places.“

“I've been coming to Wes-Man's since I was a kid. Wes is a good man and his food is wonderful. Wes supported our school growing up, his restaurant was and is a staple to the town of White, GA. His old car outside that you can have any special event marked on it, to his local history country themed restaurant. Make sure to stop and pick up one of his shirts to support.“

“I go to this waffle House often. One thing I don't understand is how do you run a business when you have inadequate cash in the cash drawer. I was waiting for Change and the waitress was asking other employees if they had spare change. You can't keep a Cash drawer straight that way. But everything at waffle House is run in a chaotic way, the cooks are expected to listen to orders being called out instead of having the order in front of them and the dish pit is at the counter and some waffle houses splash you at the counter and there is rarely a clean counter at any waffle House“

“Wanted something different for dinner and lucked up on this gem. The oxtail were falling off the bone tender and sooo good. The service was so nice, honest and better than alot of restaurants I have visited recently! Seriously! Will definitely be visiting again!“

“I go here all the time for the cajun pasta which is really good but I decided on my last vist to try one of their weekly specials which was the blackened bbq cheeseburger. The burger was very juicy. I got my curly fries loaded, the cheese didn't really cover all the fries but other than that the food was really good.“

“We arrived on time for our reservation and were seated immediately at a table near the windows and having a view of the lake and marina. We were there to celebrate my daughter's birthday. The server was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. She described the specials of the day and answered any food questions. The food was delicious, and there was plenty of it! The restaurant gave my daughter her choice of dessert since it was her birthday. The Krispy Kreem bread pudding was to die for and the four of us couldn't eat all of it! Allatoona Grill was an excellent choice for celebrating my daughter's birthday.“

“We always love going to this Waffle House because everyone is so friendly. We love second shift they always have a smile on thier face, they are the BEST servers and cooks and they always go above and beyond to make sure our experience there is always the BEST!!Parking: There is always plenty of space to park.Kid-friendliness: They are awesome with the kids that come in.Wheelchair accessibility: They are wheelchair accessible“

“Nice folk, lots of locals, kind service, good drinks. The fare seems to be heavy pub type food, different and tastes good but it's heavy in oils and fats, not my type, but the appetizer was unique and delicious, just wet with cooking oil.“

“A very nice clean establishment. Service is great and the staff is friendly. Its a ducked of bar and grill with a beautiful lake front view.You can dine in our outside on the patio. If you want something different and romantic i recommend this place.“

“I want to say a mighty big thank you to the great people at the Acworth Georgia , Culvers for going above and beyond in returning my purse. My husband and I were driving through and and stopped to eat. Food was great. After Leaving and traveling over a hundred miles I realized I did not have my purse, knowing Ciphers was the only place had stopped, my husband called them and sure enough a waitress had found it and turned it into the manager who placed it the safe. My husband called my phone which was in my purse it was answered by the manager. They verified that I was indeed the owner, he contacted the restaurants owner to see what the store policy was regarding this situation. The owner contacted us and he had my purse sent back to me high priority. When I offered to pay for the shipping he refused to be reimbursed. Stated he would want someone to do the same for him. I say this goes a long way about the integrity of this company. They really do live up to their motto of being one of the family. Also want to say that nothing was taken out of my purse. Thank you Patrick, Dominick and Skip for all that you did.“

“Well they got us with their sign that said Georgias best chicken tenders. So we had to find out ourselves of course! Especially when your girlfriend is a chicken tender snob, it's top 3 food choice she gets. Which of course was ordered, she said that those are the best ones she has ever had they were soft and juicy, the breading was light and crunchy. "Soooo good!!" I also thought the same. Wish they were a little bigger. We also ordered fried pickles, we love friend pickles and those were good. And we ordered mild wings and bbq wings. Those were really good also! Pretty decent size, good flavor and crispy like I like them! Fries were ok, nothing special. Staff was helpful since we told them it was our first time. Although I don't think he was paying much attention because he kept tapping the screen of the foods we were mentioning but not really ordering. Outdoor seating was fun (indoor also available) on some big comfy cushion benches! Never sat on anything like that before. We both wish that the dipping cups were a little deeper for better dunking of wings. Overall great! Will visit again!“

“Awesome service!!! We've been several times in the last 2 months and received excellent customer service each time. The food, customer service and atmosphere was fantastic. If you have been deterred because of past service like we were, you should give it another try. We were pleasantly surprised of the overall improvement in all areas... Try it!!! You will not be disappointed..“

“I am not a hamburger gal, but these burgers are so good and filling. There is no skimping on anything. The onion rings are crunchy and has a great taste not oily. The atmosphere is quite and nice.Vegetarian options: They have a vegan burger and salads“

“We went to the Saturday breakfast buffet. Seemed a little pricey at $25 for 2 adults. Reason being the offerings were scaled back from our previous visit ( bacon crumbs, half a piece of french toast and 3 pancakes when we entered). The servers are pleasant. Most hot food is hot. Not a value if you have a normal appetite, sorry. One snotty nosed kid put her food back on the buffet with her bare hands. Yes we all saw it!“

“Kyle made my food fast and it tasted great, and the costumer service was like none other. Best service I have had from any waffle house due to Bri always helping and making sure that I was well taken care offParking: The parking was good and I got a great parking spotKid-friendliness: Very nice and kind, and helpfulWheelchair accessibility: I brought my son here and he is disabled and everyone was helpful and helped me get him into a booth“

“Our group was able to sit together in the downstairs bar area. Great size and ambience for a casual meal. Service was friendly, fast, helpful without hovering. This was my first time at any Jefferson's location so I didn't know quite what to expect of the food but was pleasantly surprised. From the oysters to the typical bar food style options and even a really nice big salad, everything that came to our table was really good.Parking: Plenty of parking behind the building with an easy to access rear entrance to the restaurant.“

“Old as Cartersville itself. Rich history here.Great stories about the place. Burnt down, only to rebuild it back to speck. So old I was told once, the use to separate the different races of people from each other. Of course, that would have been 50 years ago. Only to show really how old this place is. Not many restaurants can say this. Nor stay a float that long, in business. That alone says everything you needed to know about their food and service.Truly a landmark of Cartersville GA.“

“Man Scott is like a super hero on the grill. I couldn’t decide on what I wanted and he asked “well what are you in the mood for?” Jokingly, I said “Chinese” and he got to work. Next thing I knew I had steamed herring. Absolutely magical. Clinton is okay.“

“Wife and I came in Tuesday May 17th 2022 around 8:30am for breakfast. We have been here a couple times and the food is pretty good.I have had the basic breakfast with eggs over medium, bacon, grit and biscuit. I also had the same breakfast another time with sausage. Both were cheap and good. 2 small issues I had the last time we were there: the sausage was very dry and the grits were like soup. I don't understand why people can't make fluffy/thick grits (this is Georgia!). Otherwise the food was good. They made fresh coffee which was excellent.My wife had the steak biscuit once and grits the next time; she liked the steak biscuit but couldn't eat the grits.Food is of good quantity for the price and the staff is always friendly and professional.I'd give a 5 star but the grits have got to be better otherwise I'll have to go to the other diner on the square for my breakfast.“

“I didn't get the pleasure of learning the name of the two ladies who I had the privilege of waiting on me tonight. It was around 2:50a.m on Sunday morning. Normally I go to a different waffle house in the early a.m. But, no longer! These ladies stole the show! Whether or not the cook was a Rockstar but, she rocked out! Chicken patty melt and Texas patty melt, cooked with bread buttered perfectly. You know, where it allows the bread to be soft while yet, still crisp enough to securely contain the ingredients inside. Onions, sauteed to perfection and, the extra (a slice extra then, the standard two) cheese melted over the contents, to lock in every flavor from the griddle top.The waitress! She had the ability to know, what it was exactly i wanted or, was forgetting, even when i didn't. She had exceptional personality and, made the experience one of a kind. Thank you waffle house at Mars Hill Rd, for making my night/day! These two ladies will be the only service employees at waffle House, I done with from now on!“

“Jordan was fantastic! He was very prompt, consistent with refills and made sure our food was wonderful. Which it was FANTASTIC! After the kids and I finished eating, we left and I had car issues. My car would not start. I started hyperventilating and the female working there assured me everything was going to be okay. She was completely wonderful. I also want her to know that I am extremely proud of her for trying to quit using meth. I know that can be a hard habit to kick, but you got this rock star! Thank you all!“

“This was a great place after a basketball ball tournament! It accommodated the coaches, parents and players. The waitresses were friendly, got the orders right and the tv’s coordinated too. It is the place to return to when we are in the area again!“

“The food was great! But you know what was even better? KAREN! She gave us the best customer service experience I’ve ever had at a pop in place like this. Not an exaggeration. I had to make a review just because she was so sweet and accommodating.“

“Came here for Christmas dinner. Our server did a good job, with the workload she had. Same with the kitchen, you could tell they were understaffed as well. Overall everything was good. I understand no one wants to work on Christmas, but if you are going to be open, make sure you have enough worker's to keep up.“

“Customer service is a priority here.A manager and our server asked "how was your experience/food" you don't get that some places you dine these days.Our server had a large party but managed that and didn't skip a beat with her other tables. The food temperature was hot just how I like it and tasted good and seasoned nicely. The restrooms were clean.My only complaint is that they need to deep clean the floor, it did have a slight odor but nothing that horrible that would have kept me or anyone in my party away from this restaurant.I understand why this restaurant is so busy they take the customer's dining experience seriously. I suggest this Longhorn steakhouse restaurant if you are looking for a good longhorn restaurant in the area.“

“As soon as I walked in Jodi greeted me with a smiled on her face. She promptly took my drink and lunch order. I ordered the classic T bone with double hashbrowns and Texas Toast. Within a few minutes my food was ready and it was delicious. What I remember the most from my lunch is how attentive Jodi was to me. Thank you Jodi!“

“Such good burgers and fries! I love the fresh ingredients out for you to fix your burger the way you like it. They were out of gluten free buns on my visit, but they have two leaf lettuce choices to wrap your burger if you choose.I have been many times and only the one time were they out of gluten free buns, which are delicious along with the rest of the food served.“

“All in all, I give it 5 stars.The service was extremely fast when I was there. The staff was pleasant and attentive. The price was lower than most places like this. The 32 oz draft beer was priced about the same as a 20 oz.I loved the old look inside. The use of metal roofing for the ceiling was very fitting.I will stop again next time I pass by!Dietary restrictions: I have Alpha-Gal and it appears the red meat that goes into their oil is country fried chicken. I am not sure about their grilled foods.“