Ate Track Bar & Grill-Cartersville

I stopped in for lunch, and the Bayou Country Bowl did not disappoint. The blackened salmon was well-seasoned and the peppers and onions were cooked to perfection. It's filling without weighing you down. The atmosphere was chill and the waitresses were very friendly.

This place is awesome! The hostesses, bartender and servers are so sweet. The memorabilia in this restaurant are top notch. The food is the best. Ava was our waitress. She was remarkable. We will definitely be back.

Groovy!!! Love it all. The menu was fantastic, originals with tasty creative dishes. Everything is a must try. From the potato chips (amazing) to the monstrosity burger. A definite must and worth the hour drive. If you lived in the 70s, it’s a must. If not, it’s a well-done tribute.

Food was good. Prices are a bit high for food, the food was good but it didn't match what they were charging, so I expected to be blown away with the food based on the prices they charge. Atmosphere is great, wait staff was attentive, all females. Can get a bit loud at times. Drive an hour to try this place out, not sure if it was worth the drive since the food wasn't rockstar material but rather an opening band. The atmosphere is what makes this place. Deducted one star because I expected the food to deliver and match the great decor and vibe and it was just ok.

We stopped here on the way through town traveling home and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The atmosphere was awesome, very retro/ 80's vibes, music and all the wall/ceiling details. Food portions were huge and quick. Service was great; our server (Stephanie) was very attentive.

This was a nice restaurant with a vintage rock atmosphere There were band posters on the walls and ceilings. Retro stereos and other items from 70-80’s. Great classic rock music was playing. We went for dinner and were quickly seated. The hostess was friendly and our server, Ava, was very kind, helpful, and attentive. I ordered bacon corn chowder and my entree was the carne asada bowl. My wife ordered a side salad with tequila chicken, jalapeño grits, and green beans. The food was brought out quickly, was well prepared, beautifully presented, and delicious. The restaurant is located in a downtown square so parking might be difficult to find on a busier weekend night. They sold beer on draft and spirits; however, we did not have any drinks tonight.

We had a great time here. The food was delicious. If you are a fan of music and like having a variety of music related things to look at, this is a really fun place. Fair warning the music can be loud at times but we enjoyed it. There is outdoor seating if that is something you like.

We stopped here for lunch and it was absolutely wonderful!! Highly recommend. The decor was fun, staff was very friendly, and the food was SO good! Highly recommend the fried pickles, the best we have ever had! We tried a couple different beers, tacos, burger, and the vegetarian bowl. The tacos and the burger where phenomenal, along with the sweet potato fries. The vegetarian bowl was just average. I will definitely be returning!!

Great retro styles place with the walls, ceilings, bar, any space you can think decorated with rock, 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) 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.

Weird vibe and right wing politics stuff as you walk in the door. Interesting decor but... We didn't stay.

Spent the day in DT Cartersville recently and stumbled upon Ate Track Bar & Grill. We sat at the bar and enjoyed drinks, fried pickles, and burgers/wraps. The service was nice enough, but the food and ambiance is really what made this spot for me. The fried pickles were crispy and loaded with herbs, making for a very flavorful app. The ambiance of Ate Track is also super cool. Tons of old school decor lining the walls, with something new catching your eye every time you look up.

Very disappointing experience. Service was rude and not personable. There were strange and strict house rules (limit your stay to an hour, no paying for other tables, no visiting other tables, etc.). Other guests were told they couldn't sit on the open patio unless they had a dog, which made no sense cause the patio was open. We found a hair in our food. The chef/GM asked if everything was okay and walked away before we could respond. Then to top it all off the waitress gave us the complete wrong check that for a different table that was $20 over our actual total. Overall, not welcoming and not worth returning to.

We came here for lunch with a group of colleagues and were seated right away. Sip trio hit the spot. Guacamole was everyone's favorite. I got a burger with sweet potato fries and enjoyed it to the fullest

Sadly this is not a restaurant I'd recommend to visit in Cartersville. I'd recommend Coastal Cuisine, even mellow mushroom over Ate Track unfortunately. The staff is wonderful but the food does leave a lot to be desired - especially at the price point.

This place NEVER disappoints! We've been here over the years and it has really maintained the quality and service that we've come to love. The decor is fun and is music themed. Our recent waitress was extremely attentive and kept our waters topped off!! The tacos we got came with rice and beans. The beans were that good! We also got a side salad for $5 with our meal. It was really a nice salad with eggs, tomatoes, cheese, candied nuts and cucumber !! Yes please.

Love going to this restaurant it is a total different vibe. It is a very small restaurant with 70s and 80s music playing. The whole restaurant is decorated in old rock 'n' roll, posters and albums, and just nostalgic from the 70s and 80s Just a very cool place to grab a bite. Something totally different. The food is amazing no matter what I order. It is always fresh and combinations you were just not expect that are delicious And the service is always top-notch. The waitresses are very attentive to your needs and always have a smile on their face.

My better half and I were in Cartersville for business and decided to try a restaurant in downtown for a late lunch. I suggested Ate Track and we decided to give them a try. Upon entry into the restaurant, we were greeted by a smiling and friendly hostess. There are two dining areas in this festive place which is full of memorabilia from the 1970s. I love the play on words in their name as 8 track tapes were prevalent in the '70s. We were seated in the dining area on the right hand side on Ate Track. This dining area also houses their bar. Our server appeared quickly and was also both friendly and helpful. My better half asked about the steak sandwich and our server said it was one of her favorites. Based on numerous positive reviews on Yelp, I ordered the fish and chips. My better half's selection of the steak sandwich was the star of our meal. It comes with a selection of a side and is served with "Horsey" sauce which is a delicious horseradish based sauce. She is still raving about the depth of flavor in the steak sandwich Although many have raved about the fish and chips on Yelp, I found the breading to be too THICK and greasy. I will not order the fish and chips again but many Yelpers find it satisfying. It is served with tartar sauce. I asked if they had a remoulade sauce but our server said they did not. So I asked for a Horsey sauce and mixed it with ketchup to make my own Remoulade sauce. The chef may want to copy my sauce creation and offer it to diners. All in we really enjoyed our first trip to Ate Track and recommend that others give them a try when you are in Cartersville.

You can find Ate Track at 25 N Wall St, Cartersville, GA 30120. This is near the end of a row of buildings with plenty of free parking out front and to one side under the elevated bridge on the left. There is an active rail-line on the other side of parking so be aware that it may be blocked during certain times of the day. There's a handful of restaurants and many shops nearby, including two museums (the Bartow Museum has limited hours and is a quick tour, but the Boothe is well worth the visit and worth coming more than once). I've now eaten twice at At Track - both times the food was excellent and the service exceptional. The restaurant has a full-bar to the right of entry with high tables - I've eaten there both times. There's also limited seating at tables in front of the restaurant - may be worthwhile in the evenings or when it's not too hot. The interior is filled with music nostalgia with posters on the ceiling, records and album covers on the walls, a bunch of ticket stubs and vintage stereo equipment behind one end of the bar. The air is festooned with many different pendant lights for an eclectic look. Item's I've tried: * Parmesan Potato Chips - Fresh fried potato chips dusted with herbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Served with delicious cotija/blue cheese and vidalia bacon dipping sauces - these were delicious and remind me a bit of the Bleu Chips we used to make at the Buckhead Diner. Both the sauces are also offered as dressings - the blue cheese is actual, I believe a Ranch dressing with cotija cheese crumbles added - delicious. The Vidalia bacon is smokey and sweet - also delicious. * Fried Fish Tacos - fried cod topped with slaw mix, avocado crema, tomatoes, and cilantro. These really reeked when they hit the table but a bit of lemon (which I asked for - probably should have been a garnish) hid most of the smell. They tasted fine. * Fish and Chips - classic wet battered cod served with fries. These were excellent - so hard to find real fish and chips (they're supposed to be cod, dammit!). * Tequila Chicken - Grilled marinated chicken breast brushed with tequila lime butter. Served with jalapeno cheese grits and sautéed green beans. I liked this a lot but the green beans were a bit hammered - tasted fine just over-cooked. Our servers were great both times with plenty of tea refills. Since we had visiting the Boothe we seemed to get some stares and I heard a few comments about how we were "different" - just city folk visiting the lovely Cartersville. We went to Coconuts afterwards for Ice Cream.

If you like bourbon, you need to order the "Beast of Bourbon" cocktail. It is amazing. I ordered the Pesto Chicken Bowl and it was so yummy! We had the Crème brûlée cheesecake another time we ate here and it was really good! You cannot beat the atmosphere. It's a GenXer's paradise. Our waitress was on point but the host could use some work.

Really fun restaurant with great food. My fish and chips was excellent and my daughter's shrimp was pretty good as well. Our server was awesome. It was extremely busy when we were there and she handled everything beautifully. Very cool ambiance packed with all kinds of old school decor and great music. I think you'll like it.

On a day trip we stumbled into this great little spot for lunch. If you like good rock music, it's playing in the background all the time! The decor is retro rock and older stereo equipment populates the walls. Well enough about the decor. The menu offers a broad selection. Daily specials such as Jerk Salmon tacos are not uncommon. The waitress was very pleasant and easy to speak with. Great customer skills. If in town, make sure you come by and try this for a real treat. Post meal add in- I could hang out Al afternoon, listening to music, noshing and having conversations! The food was delicious too! Large portions....

Odd atmosphere with polarizing political memes and statements posted on the walls. Loud Christmas music didn't quite fit the scene. Service was excellent but food was mediocre for the price.

This place was wonderful! Loved the atmosphere and food was great. I asked for my burger to be extra well done and it was cooked perfectly- done all the way through and a little char on the outside. It's so hard to get it cooked all the way through. The service was great as well.

I would like to bring awareness to the optics of the serving staff. All were young, beautiful, thin, white women with long hair wearing booty shorts. This appears to be profiling.

Giving 2 stars because I had one of the worst interactions I've ever had at a restaurant. My mom and I went up to the hostess stand to ask a simple question after we had already put our name down, and the girl working there was shockingly hateful. She rolled her eyes and spoke to us in a tone I've truly never experienced before, it was incredibly upsetting. We almost left right then and there, but decided to stay. Thankfully, our meal was great and our waitress was lovely. Still during our time there, that same hostess continued being rude to other guests throughout the night, which was really disappointing to watch. I'd love to come back, but honestly, I have a genuine fear of interacting with her again. And I bet other guests feel that way too.

We decided to try Ate Track from recommendations from friends an Google. The service was really good. Brooklyn and her team were spot on and friendly. The food was good as well. We had the taco salad, beet salad and fish and chips. All good with the fish and chips standing out. 5 nice tasty pieces of fish! Would definitely eat here again.

The food was great and I'm personally a big fan of the ambience too looking forward to stopping by again soon

Really cool place, good vibes and the food was great. Has a bar feel but the food was really great.

We stopped in for a quick lunch it wasn't too crowded. We asked to sit outside and the host told us about 15 mins we say that's fine where's the restroom ? The doors were labeled Democrat or Republican maybe they were for humor? not sure but we were only a party of 2 that was told 15 mins meanwhile a party of 6 arrived after us and was seated outside immediately as well as a party of 4 sat immediately they then proceeded to seat us and we just ended up leaving! Needless to say we wont return the vibes were definitely off as if we were out of place!

This place is so cute! I love all the "old" music stuff and beer signs! The service was great! Our meal was fantastic! Had the Thai Chicken Taco!!! Could only eat one- it was stuffed with so much chicken and tomatoes, etc! What a great find as I'm visiting in Georgia!

Place is dope! Menu and the food are awesome, if you're lookin for a cool spot in Cartersville this is the spot. The ambiance is one of the best I've ever seen. Love the decor and vibe. The service was great too. Quick and had a great recommendation!

This place is AMAZING! Here for a weekend of watching our son play baseball, we were within walking distance of this sweet spot located in the heart of historic downtown Cartersville. We put our name on the waiting list on a busy Saturday night and we were seated within 15 minutes. First things first, the decor was fun and fabulous with eclectic 70s themed posters on the ceiling that take you back in time! We ordered different style burgers, mine had homemade pimento cheese and jalopenã that melted in my mouth it was divine on a toasted bun with chopped sirloin patted and cooked to perfection. Our waitress was very kind and constantly checked on us. I give this a 5 out of 5 stars. A must eat-at when in Cartersville!

"If it's too loud, you're too old". Bring your tastebuds, and maybe your earplugs to Ate Track. Take a walk back in time to those days when Radio Shack ruled the stereo market. Meanwhile back at the menu, enjoy some drafts or a fun cocktail while deciding which extravagant appetizer you'll splurge on: level 1 Parmesan Potato Chips, Level 2 Track Nachos, Level 3 Lobster Quesadilla. All you salad people will be thrilled with the roasted beet, fig, & goat cheese; done. Disclaimer: it has beets and goat cheese. Okay fine go with the standard romaine wedge or Ate Track for less of an adventure. On to the main event: I forgot to mention you'll need some "market" familiarity since lots of items (even burgers) are priced at "MKT". But let's all not freak out because a burger at market price isn't breaking the bank. Not to argue with those who think we could just know "the price", but maybe it's a desire to keep the menu reprints to a minimum. Spoiler alert: currently your burger's in the $11-12 range including a side, so we can safely put that in the $$ category. Undaunted, I picked guacamole and sweet potato fries, and was stuffed. Okay enough of that, let's move to the surprisingly large taco menu: grilled, grilled shrimp, chicken, steak, sloppy, po boy, and on and on. My wife decided chipotle chicken rung the bell and wasn't disappointed. Specials include salmon, crab cakes, tequila chicken. Our friends picked the bowls (bayou blackened salmon and pesto chicken) and loved. We all left full and hoarse (keep in mind conversation amidst the blaring music with 2 seconds reprieve between tracks). It's a nice, more relaxed vibe in downtown Cartersville, and still a solid choice if you don't want to drive south to the big city.

This is the best meal that I've had in a long time. But I deduct a star because, as another Yelper claimed, this place is loud. Even outside! (Raucous music blared from the speakers competing with a live band that performed next door. A cacophony of noise!) Now I didn't shoot a picture -- I should have -- because I ordered something I photographed last September: citrus grilled salmon. The portion of fish was bigger than before, and simply put: perfect. Prepared rare as requested, lightly blackened and served with jalapeno cheese grits and sautéed spinach. Every bite was a burst of flavor! One wouldn't think that a place like this is chef-driven. But it is! Like every restaurant in the throes of the pandemic, they seem to be a bit short on help. So be prepared to wait, even if you see free tables. I'm hoping my next venture there -- preferably on a weekday -- is quieter.... Please!

It's one of our favorite places! Excellent food choices! Unique menu! Great drinks, and great service! Tonight is the first time we ate outside at a high top table...the chairs are the most uncomfortable chairs I've ever sat on! They need something better!!!

Here's my 2nd review from 2nd visit a year after the first. This time I was there with a work group and we ate inside where you can appreciate the retro decor and music. It's kind of loud, but at lunch time, it wasn't too bad. Someone ordered the Parmesan chips out first and they were good. Server recommended the steak & cheese sandwich, which was also good and came on a fine looking ciabatta bun. Everyone seemed pleased with their orders.

Fun place with retro feel. Food is good and a decent value. Have only gone for lunch and had burgers

I ate here with some friends and all of your group has to be there before being seated. I ordered the mushroom burger and it was very good. The service was great. The only thing I did not care about it was it is very loud in there..

Great service! We ate there twice in our two week visit to Cartersville area. Food was scrumptious and ambiance is amazing.

Ok, Cartersville, you have stepped up your game with this gem. I had come up this way to go on a date & hiking at Dellinger. I asked her about places to eat, thinking there couldn't be much up this way. I was wrong, and happy to admit it. If you want to find the unique places to eat, just drive towards Main Street, follow the railroad track and look for the bridge that goes over the city. There is plenty of parking here! First off, this place has a clever name and represents that name well when you go inside. It's all 70s/80s themed signage and "artifacts", with the speakers pumping out 70s/80s hits. Do not assume anything from the outside ... the atmosphere here is LIT! They have a wall full of old stereo systems! Secondly, you have many seating options. Outside seating (which id skip bc inside is amazing), lounge-like seating on your left inside and then a mice bar area with high-tops and low-tops to your right. My ONLY complaint here is that my butt was sore from sitting on the hard wooden high-top chairs. And I say this is a complaint bc I WANTED to stay longer, so it's a positive one. Get some cushions on those suckers! Thirdly, the food is amazing. We settled on tacos. I had the buffalo chicken with rice & beans. The beans blew me away (no, not in a gassy way). Best I've ever had. Whatever they did with this black beans needs to be noted at other places. The rice (kind of pilaf style) went very well with the beans. My tacos were really good, although I wished they were hotter. But they loaded those two tacos up insanely high. Fourthly, our drinks were kick ass. The cucumber mule (their special cocktail for the day) was refreshing and hit nicely. Stoli cucumber vodka with regatta ginger beer and muddled cucumber & lime ... certainly recommend! Our Dos Equis we ordered after came in huge chilled mugs (20oz) with a lime. LOVED the presentation. Way to jazz up a Dos Equis! My date really enjoyed the drinks as well. Fifthly, our server/bartender Mackenzie (hope I spelled that right) was amazing. She got everything over fast and checked in on us. I kinda feel badly for only tipping 20%. Overall, I LOVE this place. The vibe has that downtown college bar feel with mixed with music nostalgia & food way better than bar food. It makes you feel young walking in. DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS PLACE. Kudos to Cartersville for this establishment!

I've been roaming Georgia for two weeks and this is now my favorite place for food and drinks. Try The Local after for just drinking.

Their food and service are both great. However, if you have food allergies or sensitivities it is a bit difficult to order. For example, I am unable to eat whole kernel corn and they do not have an option for rice without it. I also have a gluten intolerance, I can get around that, but I haven't seen anything on their menu that specifies GF. Not sure if they have a GF menu or not. They offer a variety of bowls that look delicious but all of them have corny rice. Also, if you go to dinner in the evening, have a light ready to look at the menu, it is very dark at most of the tables.

I love places with an identity, vibe and great food. This is one of those places. Clearly a 70's throwback with tons of old stereo equipment and tables and chairs from what looks like my grandmothers kitchen, this place packs a visual punch. The wait for dinner throughout the week clearly says people around here love it. The food is edgy/gastro pub(ish) fare that tastes really good. I've been here a few times to have had a number of items on the menu. All the tacos I've had have been stellar. The beet goat cheese salad was top notch and every burger I've seen at my table has been delish. No misses on the menu so far. Service is good. It can get busy on the weekends so plan ahead. Whoever put this place together I tip my hat to. It's got it all.

This restaurant will receive a one star review from me until they get high chairs. How do you not have a highchair for families with babies or toddlers? Apparently, they also own the Appalachian Grill across the street who also does not have any high chairs. Both restaurants are discriminatory towards families with small children.

We came in late tonight not realizing the restaurant closed at 8. Sadie was so kind to us and made us feel so welcomed despite us arriving late!!! Everyone we encountered was so kind and the food was delicious as always!!! We will definitely be returning.

NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY! If you have a child needing a high chair, go somewhere else! I didn't think it was possible for restaurants to not have any high chairs...but low and behold Ate Track has made the list. Despite the no highchair, we still decided to try to wait for a "low top" table and just have our 18 month old sit on our lap because we were hungry. I put my name down to wait and gave them my phone number and THEY NEVER CALLED ME! I guess I'm technically still waiting for a table. They must not be hurting for business. Shameful. We ended up eating at Table 20, which was much more accommodating to our family.

One of the BEST places to eat in Cartersville! It has great food, service, music, and groovy decor from the past. I ate my peanut butter pie dessert before taking a picture. It was delicious! I recommend ending your meal with this sweet delight. It is served with ice cream, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. We will make a return to this restaurant before the week is over and we bid farewell to Cartersville.

Awesome menu, great staff and excellent ambiance. Menu is creative, recommend the lobster quesadilla, parm chips with blue cheese, fried pickles. Did I mention ambiance? This place knows what's up. I'll be back in July.

Good food, the best (throwback) music. Love the 70s and 80s. Great atmosphere and will definitely revisit. Many more trips to come here so will be back

Absolutely phenomenal restaurant.. my wife and I got the salmon bowl and pimento burger. First restaurant in Cartersville GA was a yuggeee success!!!

The Parmesan chips were so very good! Don't miss the opportunity to try them! My salad was huge with a good portion of chicken. Bill had a huge Blackened Salmon Salad. My son had an Ate Track Burger-looked delicious and he was happy with it. Cool interior...lots of old sound equipment on display. OK, it was a little loud inside, but we were busy eating most of the time anyway...

Fun spot with a cool retro vibe. One of the most lively, comfortable patios in this cute town. Not fancy but good and friendly.

Hey Ate Track - grow up already. I don't want politics at a bar - just want to enjoy a beer.

Great food and always welcomed here. The decor really take you back in time and is super unique and fun.

Came here with a customer who recommend it for lunch and great food. Retro bar/ pub atmosphere, posters all over the walls and ceiling, this is an inviting place and we were sat quickly in the bar. Just had tea and water and checked out he menu. A great chicken and shrimp special was offered , I opted for the fish tacos, while the others had a burger and salmon And one special . All was excellent, service was spot on and really enjoyed the grilled fish tacos and black beans. Prices were reasonable, place was packed so for a downtown eatery to get in out and on our way, very impressive. Highly recommend!!

We LOVE this place howerver today we werer there and the bnartender was lacking..... Her personality was very lack luster. She litterally did whatever she could to avoid making eye contact with us and had the personality of a wet towel.