50 Best American Restaurants in Marietta

“The food was excellent. The service was attentive but not overbearing. I attempted to make the reservation a little late so the only thing available was the outside patio which turned out to be a good spot. The weather outside was cold but the patio was nice and toasty. The noise level in the dining room was kinda glaring after the relative quiet on the patio.“

“Very good, Waffle House-style restaurant.“

“Our first time here and it was so good. Service was excellent from start to finish. Had burger and fries and they were perfect. Had pork belly for appetizers the taste was so good. Can’t wait to go back and try the shrimp pasta.“

“Love this. My daughter and I go there often. Food is very good and prices are reasonable. Friendly people work there. Have a great pork stew and over rice is great“

“Great service and delish menu options. Great wine selection.“

“My husband and I had a wonderful meal at Spring. The service and food were top tier. We can’t wait to see the restaurant after the renovations and eventually try the new location when it opens.“

“My son and his friends LOVE this place so I decided to order a ton of wings for his recent graduation. The staff was awesome helping arrange the order days in advance and it was ready on time. Everyone at the party remarked they were the 'best wings they have had in a long time' - especially the kamora special, the sauce and spices are amazing. This will now be the only place I EVER get wings from!!!“

“Pretty nice and laid back place, that's also 24hrs. Even though, they only have 1 pool table, it's quite spacious with plenty of seating room and standing room. Live DJ's, karaoke, bingo, cornhole, etc. Also, I was surprised they had an outdoor part as well. Definitely will come back.

Parking: If in front parking has been taken up, right next door has plenty of available parking as well, with no inconvenience whatsoever.

Wheelchair accessibility: They have the curb right in front, with plenty of ♿️ parking available“

“A gem in Marietta Georgia, the Marietta Diner not enough words to say how wonderful ❤ this place is welcoming as you enter ,staff right there to help with anything you need food exceptional. You have to go .I wish there were more metal diners like this.“

“Fresh to Order is always excellent.Everything I have ever ordered tastes freshly made in house and not like it came premade from Sisco, like so many restaurants these days. The staff is always friendly and seem well trained. Do yourself a favor and eat at fresh to order today. My fav is the Southwest Salad with grilled chicken.“

“Absolutely delicious and out of this world service !“

“This is a great place for family or an outing with friends too! Service can be a little slow only because they get insanely busy.
Listen when I say, the Coolio's Zamunda Fire wings are TOO HOT TO CONSUME. Don't let curiosity get the best of you. Don't do it to yourself. They should honestly make you sign a waiver to eat them.“

“Such a great restaurant. We had the beet and burrata salad. So unique and so refreshing. My husband had the ribeye which had amazing flavor and cooked to perfection. I had the lemon caper chicken and it was so flavorful and tender. I also had a delicious raspberry mojito which was only $8 on Saturday. They have other specials on other nights. I loved the variety on the menu. We will definitely be back.“

“Great breakfast. Good service and caring wait staff. Never disappointed at JC.“

“Loved the fondue dip and it was my Birthday surprise🎂🎂🎂“

“I play guitar at the open mic here on Tuesday nights. I really like this place. My waitress Quinn is the best of the best when it comes to service. The food is always good, and the atmosphere is always a good fit for me. They are also biker friendly, and that's important to me. I give them an A++“

“We eat at Marlow's a couple of times a month and it is always great. Our server Keeley this evening was awesome and whomever the bartender was mixed me the best gin martini of my life.😁“

“I love this place. Great food. Excellent selection of beers, and the staff are amazing. Two thumbs up 👍 👍“

“Well, so I was a tad late to the Party 🎉. I drove past McCray’s Tavern in East Cobb wanting to pop by and see what’s going on… Sunday afternoon 01/11/2026 was the day. I absolutely LOVE the Layout (especially the Bar)… the Bartenders were incredible and the food (wings on the Carnivore Diet) were cooked perfectly. Good Food, Good times and Wild 🤪 Card Football 🏈 Sunday at McCray’s may be my NEW FAVORITE 🤩 PLACE!“

“Amazing lowkey restaurant. The food is always so good when I go as I do go a lot. The bartender, Indie, is really great. She does her thing when it comes to any drink you may ask for. Brandon is one of the managers and will make anything that you have an issue with right. Diamond is also a manager there and she is awesome and very nice whenever we come in. Zee is a really great server there. She’ll make sure you get your order and you get it right.

Turkey Smash Burger is BOMB. Sweet potato fries are fresh and so good.

Lamb chops were good and tender. Mac and cheese and rice were also amazing.

Mozzarella sticks and wings highly recommend.

Their drink specials are great. $5 lemon drop is my go to!“

“The day after Thanksgiving we were the first ones in the building but the staff was welcoming and vibrant.
Our server, Rain, was upbeat and knowledgeable. She made us feel welcomed and gave a great menu tour.
Thank you Rain. We will be back when you are in town and ask for you. :-)“

“Had the Easter brunch with complimentary mimosa. $75.00 per person drinks extra. The three of us enjoyed our time. I made reservations nine days prior with asking for outdoor seating. When we arrived weather was good but they were not seating outside. Disappointed not to have outside seating. Nice buffet but the cake was previously frozen and apple pie not homemade. The lemon petite tart was not made with fresh lemon. Probably frozen previously too. The ice cream bar had only vanilla and cool whip topping. The strawberry and chocolate syrups were flavored. For the price charged a couple of real signature desserts would have been great. The macaroni was great. The salmon, chicken and beef were good. The ham was not a a good choice and was not at a carving station as described when I asked about the buffet. Fruit was good. Since this is the first since Covid 19 I’ll give for credit for a nice presentation.

Parking: Easy to park“

“We had a wonderful dining experience! Great service, food and atmosphere! We will be back and I highly recommend to everyone!“

“Ordered here two days in a row while visiting with a friend in Atlanta. The food was good, arrived quickly and was not cold. On the second day, today, I ordered three omelettes, along with other items. One of the omelettes ordered, called for mushrooms, the other two did not. The second two were supposed to be identical. For some reason, mushrooms were added to one of the other orders. However, I did not order mushrooms because I am allergic to them. Unfortunately, I tried to call three times, but only got a message stating “we’re not available now, please call again!” Other than this mishap, which could have been really bad had I not noticed the mushrooms and consumed them, everything else was good.“

“First time here last Saturday night. Sat at the bar around 7pm. Bar was empty. Restaurant tables doing a steady business. Bartender was very nice. Burger was very good but bun was so soggy you had to eat it with a knife and fork. Onion rings and tots crispy and good. Fries soggy and did not eat. Would go back but definitely order the burger with "the bun on the side". Soggy bun and fries.could have been because they sat at the kitchen window too long before being served. All and all a pleasant experience and close to home for a burger and a beer.“

“Thank you Clarence for making us feel welcome! Our first time vist. Staff was also nice and kind. Food was great!! See you again soon!“

“Absolutely AMAZING place to go!! Great food, great staff, fast service!!! This is definitely my new favorite place!!!“

“The food is absolutely delicious and super fresh!! Highly recommend coming to this location. Staff is friendly. Eating area is clean and did I forget to mention how good the food was.????? Hit the spot!! Flavor ,presentation and overall quality. It’s all there. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out.“

“Great place for a date night. Sit at the bar on the weekend and Luke will take great care of you. Lots of places to go but we keep going back to see Luke, the best bartender in Marietta.“

“Sometime food isn't hot. A quick trip to warm it takes care of it. Food is otherwise great. Service is attentive even though this is a cafeteria and you pick out your own food. You take your food to your table, but help is available. Just like every food establishment, prices have gone up a bit.“

“This is my go-to spot in Marietta! Normally I stick with the cheeseburger (a solid classic here), but this time I wanted something on the healthier side. I spoke with the owner, Kelly, and she recommended the chicken salad — and I’m glad I listened. It was fresh, flavorful, and honestly hit the spot in a way I didn’t expect.

Kelly is great — friendly, down-to-earth, and clearly cares about making sure people enjoy their meals. That kind of personal touch is why I keep coming back.

I’ve posted a picture of my chicken salad so you can see why I’ll be ordering it again. Between the food and the people, I can’t recommend Mulligan enough.“

“Highly recommend! The staff was great & the food was delish!“

“Had an awesome meal at Walk-On’s in Marietta, and Lysa was the highlight of our visit! She was super attentive, made sure our drinks were always full, and had a great personality that made us feel welcome. The food was fantastic, but the service made it even better. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Fast Hot Meal. Coffee is great 👍“

“Go there regularly. Food is always fresh and so tasty! The buffet has lots of options, especially on the salad bar. The staff if friendly and keeps your tea glass full, the tables cleaned, and takes care of any special needs.“

“Great waiter ( don’t remember his name). Fast service. Great decor. Loved the patio. Visiting from Columbus, OH.“

“This is the best little sandwich shop around. The salads are always fresh and over flowing. The sandwiches are also fresh as can be and a challenge for one person to finish. The folks there are always smiling and great to deal with.“

“We ate breakfast here on the way to drop our daughter off at college, and Julian was our server. He is such an excellent person with the best energy and positive personality. He absolutely made our day! Thank you, Julian!“

“Excellent service. Will recommend.“

“The service was great!!“

“Scott is the best! We sat at the bar for the Harry Potter pop-up and had the BEST time! Thanks for the magic, Scott! ✨“

“Update: They brought the menu back. Always great food!!
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While I love Season, getting rid of what the menu was at Gabriel’s is a huge bummer. It was the perfect spot of a great sandwich or comfort food. Now everything is expensive and missing that simple yet delicious angle. Chicken sandwich was perfect- delicious and simple. Now it’s has fondue and sauerkraut? Cmon!“

“Great service from all staff! Food and atmosphere awesome!! Look forward to going back!!“

“I highly recommend this chain! It breaks up the monotony of the other quick service bowl restaurants. They offer unique seasonal options for sauces and I love that they will give you the sauce and dressings on the side and you can administer it yourself. Fell in love with the jerk sauce Summer 2025 and I can’t wait to stop by again to try what’s new for fall 2025. Smart concept, quick service, healthy food, and lastly, I love the fact that they offer MOUTHWASH in the restroom.“

“I had an amazing brunch experience with my friends! I tried the new Pineapple Express juice and it was simply wonderful. I had eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and the chimichurri steak & egg hash everything was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. I loved every bite!“

“I love the different options of food But when it gets to Mexican fruit they have to learn to know and handle them properly I was there yesterday and I love tunas but in this case the way they cut them it could be dangerous eating invisible tiny thorns that might stick on your tongue or throat and end up in a lawsuit It was a shame not eating some yesterday Other than that I love the food there“

“I stopped in for a fundraiser, and to my surprise, I found the best fried pickles l've ever tasted! #HillgroveWinterGuardLovesOtters“

“Food is good, service great.
But overall cleanliness makes me wonder.
I see mold on the vent covers on the entire restaurant which impacts tremendously air quality in entire restaurant.
Please address mold issues in the HVAC system, ductwork , vent covers and acoustic ceiling tiles .
Thank you!“

“The environment is very nice, the food tastes very good, and the service is also very good!“

“We were here for breakfast the Friday before the SECCG. Our waitress was awesome Her knowledge of the menu was above par and we found some great deals on Christmas presents. Everyone was friendly and helpful“