The best restaurants in Kennesaw
207 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Willy's Takeria
RestaurantsNow in a more spacious Acworth spot, Willy's Takeria is the kind of no-fuss Mexican you keep on regular rotation. Simple, flavorful dishes,…
Willy's Takeria
RestaurantsFestive locale for Mexican cooking & cocktails amid colorful decor & live entertainment.
Waffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsRise and Dine Family restaurant
RestaurantsRise and Dine Family Restaurant leans into cozy, kid-friendly vibes with favorites crafted from fresh ingredients like biscuits and gravy,…
Rise and Dine Family restaurant
RestaurantsCraving real-deal tacos, gorditas, and chiles poblanos alongside fresh-baked sweets, La Ideal Mexican Bakery & Taqueria keeps it simple and…
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsTacos, fajitas & a variety of margaritas are served at this longtime Mexican place in a strip mall.
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsAtlanta Bread
RestaurantsSandwiches, salads, soups & breakfast fare fill out the menu at this counter-serve chain.
Atlanta Bread
RestaurantsTaste of Italy
RestaurantsShopping-mall Italian joint serving pizza, pasta, subs & salads in a low-key counter-serve space.
Taste of Italy
RestaurantsSweetPeas 73 Cafe
RestaurantsSweetPeas 73 Cafe keeps it simple and tasty with fresh, fast American comfort, from stacked sandwiches and hearty soups to crisp salads and…
SweetPeas 73 Cafe
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsJimmy John's
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.
Jimmy John's
RestaurantsPita Pit
RestaurantsWhether you're on a Kennesaw lunch break or chasing big Mediterranean flavor, Pita Pit lets you build your own pita or bowl with fresh…
Pita Pit
RestaurantsKeke's Breakfast Cafe
RestaurantsLocal chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
RestaurantsMartin's Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen your Kennesaw morning needs a win, Martin's Restaurant delivers with piping hot, from-scratch buttermilk biscuits (yes, cathead big),…
Martin's Restaurant
RestaurantsOlde Towne Tavern & Grille
RestaurantsOlde Towne Tavern & Grille nails the low-key, brick-walled hangout locals actually use, with sports everywhere, American staples, and cold…
Olde Towne Tavern & Grille
RestaurantsChioma's African Cuisine
RestaurantsChioma's African Cuisine brings comforting Nigerian classics to the Kennesaw area, with jollof rice that hits the sweet spot between smoky…
Chioma's African Cuisine
RestaurantsLa Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsSince 1973, La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant has been the family-run spot for bold plates, handcrafted margaritas, and plenty of…
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Taco Ázteca Bar and Grill
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 2003, El Taco Ázteca Bar and Grill keeps Downtown Kennesaw fed with region-spanning Mexican staples, from mole poblano…
El Taco Ázteca Bar and Grill
RestaurantsLas Tejitas
RestaurantsFor nights when only melty, deeply savory goodness will do, Las Tejitas hits the spot with beefy birria tacos you dunk with abandon,…
Las Tejitas
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
RestaurantsBig Pie In the Sky Pizzeria
RestaurantsWhether it’s a postgame slice or feeding the whole neighborhood, Big Pie In the Sky Pizzeria slings hand-tossed New York style pies up to…
Big Pie In the Sky Pizzeria
RestaurantsTittos Pizza
RestaurantsTittos Pizza is that clutch neighborhood spot where your crew can split crispy wings (regular or halal), grab solid pies, and still make…
Tittos Pizza
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsJet's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.
Jet's Pizza
RestaurantsBuffalo Luke's
RestaurantsBuffalo Luke's keeps weeknights easy with a Kennesaw menu built around the essentials: wings, tenders, and burgers that do exactly what you…
Buffalo Luke's
RestaurantsButtermilk Biscuit
RestaurantsFrom fluffy, buttery biscuits baked fresh each morning to grits and other Southern-inspired plates, Buttermilk Biscuit serves breakfast,…
Buttermilk Biscuit
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsThe Manchester Arms
RestaurantsSince 2005, The Manchester Arms has nailed that British pub feel with Southern hospitality, the kind of spot where a pint turns into…
The Manchester Arms
RestaurantsThe Bistro by Whisk
RestaurantsFrom the creators of Whisk Breakfast & Brunch, The Bistro by Whisk is a family-owned East Point spot doing gourmet breakfast and lunch all…
The Bistro by Whisk
RestaurantsChopped: Oysters + Asian Eats
RestaurantsChopped: Oysters + Asian Eats blends Southern-Asian flavors with Japanese teppanyaki, sushi, wings and oysters, so you can split rolls with…
Chopped: Oysters + Asian Eats
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsThe Cigar Cellar
RestaurantsSometimes you want a chill, grown-up hang where the bourbon list is legit and the cigar selection is even better. The Cigar Cellar nails…
The Cigar Cellar
RestaurantsTaquería"Mami's
RestaurantsCasual, gas-station eatery specializing in authentic Mexican staple fare, like tacos and burritos .
Taquería"Mami's
RestaurantsWestside Pizzeria + Bar
RestaurantsCozy find with a patio serving thin-crust pies, salads & Italian mains, plus seasonal craft beers.
Westside Pizzeria + Bar
RestaurantsÉ Ke Pizza
RestaurantsÉ Ke Pizza](http://ekepizza.com/), from the Baraonda folks, is a cozy Vinings spot doing thin, Neapolitan-style pies with thoughtful…
É Ke Pizza
RestaurantsMaggiano's Little Italy
RestaurantsSemi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.
Maggiano's Little Italy
RestaurantsSushi Village
RestaurantsWhen you want fresh tuna sashimi, baked salmon sushi, or a spicy seaweed salad without the fuss, Sushi Village near Truist Park quietly…
Sushi Village
RestaurantsGarden & Gun Club
RestaurantsGarden & Gun Club brings the magazine’s refined vibe to The Battery with smart cocktails, Southern bites, and a legit raw bar. Brunch and a…
Garden & Gun Club
RestaurantsHankook Taqueria
RestaurantsFast-food eatery, born from a taco truck, serving casual Korean-Mex fusion fare.
Hankook Taqueria
RestaurantsJohnny's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-friendly pizza chain with New York-style pies, submarine sandwiches & calzones.
Johnny's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Atlanta - Vinings
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Atlanta - Vinings nails that creative, stone-baked pizza vibe with delicious dough, premium toppings, and a menu that also…
Mellow Mushroom Atlanta - Vinings
RestaurantsMulan Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsSleek haunt with a covered patio & a broad menu including Chinese stir-fries, kebabs & sushi.
Mulan Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsPokeworks
RestaurantsTrendy chain dishing up build-your-own poke bowls along with Hawaiian fare and sushi burritos.
Pokeworks
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsSt Angelo's Pizza - Vinings
RestaurantsSt Angelo's Pizza - Vinings is your midweek hero when the fridge is judging you. Order a delicious pie online for carryout or let delivery…
St Angelo's Pizza - Vinings
RestaurantsRreal Tacos - Midtown
RestaurantsBrightly colored Mexican kitchen specializing in customizable tacos made with local ingredients.
Rreal Tacos - Midtown
RestaurantsOiShokudo
RestaurantsWhether the table's craving revolving sushi, slurpable ramen, or hibachi theatrics, OiShokudo puts it all under one roof with a lively bar…
OiShokudo
RestaurantsAzotea Cantina
RestaurantsLively spot for Mexican favorites, cocktails, rooftop views and a patio.
Azotea Cantina
RestaurantsFellini's Pizza
RestaurantsFellini's Pizza sticks to the good stuff, serving big, fresh New York style slices with no fuss, just flavor. Grab the garlicky white pizza…
Fellini's Pizza
RestaurantsDouble Zero
RestaurantsDouble Zero turns out traditional Neapolitan pies and handmade pastas with the kind of balance that makes sharing…optional. Creative small…
Double Zero
RestaurantsBoccaLupo
RestaurantsBetween handmade and extruded pastas that change with the seasons and a bar team that actually knows how to have fun with cocktails,…
BoccaLupo
RestaurantsZocalo
RestaurantsChef Richard Sandoval offers upscale Mexican comfort food & many tequilas in casual, stylish space.
Zocalo
RestaurantsNova II Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro
RestaurantsInformal destination serving Asian fusion dishes & sushi in a straightforward setting.
Nova II Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro
RestaurantsEl Tesoro
RestaurantsEatery serving regional Mexican cuisine and drinks in a rustic venue with an expansive patio.
El Tesoro
RestaurantsAirport Varasano’s Pizzeria
RestaurantsAirport Varasano’s Pizzeria is the Terminal A spot Condé Nast Traveler put among the world’s best airport eats, turning thin-crust, New…
Airport Varasano’s Pizzeria
RestaurantsSometimes you just want it all. E-Gyu All You Can Eat Revolving Sushi & Korean BBQ - Doraville brings a lively belt of fresh rolls plus…
Hayakawa
RestaurantsHayakawa keeps things classic and laser focused on quality, with pristine sushi, comforting hot dishes, and a deep sake and shochu list.…
Hayakawa
RestaurantsEl Valle Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsEl Valle Kitchen & Bar keeps things fun with inventive Mexican plates and cocktails that actually earn the second round. It’s a stylish…
El Valle Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsRreal Tacos - West Midtown
RestaurantsTacos and margaritas are served at this casual cantina that also has a bar onsite.
Rreal Tacos - West Midtown
RestaurantsLittle Rey
RestaurantsWhen you're headed into Atlanta or craving a quick counter serve fix, Little Rey delivers with sunny vibes, flavorful tacos, and…
Little Rey
RestaurantsThe Hive Pizza
RestaurantsLocally owned and operated, The Hive Pizza fires pies in a 650 degree brick oven for that light, crispy, just-right char, using 00 flour…
The Hive Pizza
RestaurantsMicah-Angelo's Pizza
RestaurantsMicah-Angelo's Pizza brings the heat with brick oven pies done Marietta style, so you get that craveable, straight-from-the-fire vibe…
Micah-Angelo's Pizza
RestaurantsDer Biergarten
RestaurantsDer Biergarten pours classic German beers and plates bratwurst, schnitzel, and soft pretzels in a relaxed, European-inspired space. Rally…
Der Biergarten
RestaurantsUtopia Restaurant at the Underground Atlanta
RestaurantsUtopia Restaurant at the Underground Atlanta serves bold Latin-fusion plates, handcrafted cocktails, and luxury hookah in an…
Utopia Restaurant at the Underground Atlanta
RestaurantsIndaco
RestaurantsSlide into Indaco for house-made pastas, blistered wood-fired pizzas, and classic piatti that hit the comfort button without getting fussy.…
Indaco
RestaurantsOmakase Table
RestaurantsOmakase Table serves a relaxed, course-by-course experience, with 20 courses at Buckhead or 14 at West Midtown. Perfect for this week when…
Omakase Table
RestaurantsWalk-On's Sports Bistreaux - West Cobb, GA
RestaurantsThis game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - West Cobb, GA
RestaurantsMission + Market
RestaurantsElegantly upscale modern space featuring globally influenced, seasonal fare, cocktails & wine.
Mission + Market
RestaurantsCome-N-Get It
RestaurantsCraving the kind of homemade American plates that taste like Sunday at grandma's, minus the dishes? Come-N-Get It keeps it simple and…
Come-N-Get It
RestaurantsRuchda Wings
RestaurantsWhether you're craving familiar flavors or chasing new heat, Ruchda Wings keeps it fresh with crisp, flavorful wings, plus legit burgers,…
Ruchda Wings
RestaurantsMambo Italian Street Food
RestaurantsCraving a low-key win this week? Mambo Italian Street Food fires 12-inch Neapolitan pies at 900°F with OO flour, San Marzano tomatoes and…
Mambo Italian Street Food
RestaurantsCrooked Tree Cafe
RestaurantsCrooked Tree Cafe leans into Southern comfort with house-smoked brisket, pork, and chicken, fresh sausage, and biscuits destined for their…
Crooked Tree Cafe
RestaurantsEight Sushi Lounge
RestaurantsJapanese fare with creative, contemporary touches served in a modern space sporting slick design.
Eight Sushi Lounge
RestaurantsThe Local
RestaurantsWhen your week needs catharsis and crispy comfort, The Local is the move this week with cult-favorite wings, solid pub grub, and a deep…
The Local
RestaurantsStorico Fresco Ristorante
RestaurantsStorico Fresco Ristorante turns out silky, fresh pasta with that keep-it-simple Italian soul, then sends you home stocked from its…
Storico Fresco Ristorante
RestaurantsSouthside Wings
RestaurantsIf you like your wings hot, saucy, and to the point, Southside Wings keeps it simple in the best way, serving solid wings and familiar fast…
Southside Wings
RestaurantsDerek's Cafe
RestaurantsDerek's Cafe has been keeping Marietta fed since 1984, serving fresh, locally sourced plates with runny-yolk eggs, crispy bacon, and a…
Derek's Cafe
RestaurantsWho Wanna Pho
RestaurantsEatery in Little Five Points offering Vietnamese eats and cocktails, plus hookah.
Who Wanna Pho
RestaurantsMagic City Kitchen
RestaurantsMagic City Kitchen is the independent takeout spot inside Magic City, famous for the Lou Will Lemon Pepper BBQ wings and other small-plate…
Magic City Kitchen
RestaurantsForza Storico
RestaurantsForza Storico in West Midtown’s Star Metals District does the Roman trattoria thing right, with pastas that actually taste like somebody’s…
Forza Storico
RestaurantsSweet Auburn BBQ
RestaurantsSweet Auburn BBQ is serving slow-smoked comfort with an Asian twist that actually works... think pimento cheese wontons, coconut lemongrass…
Sweet Auburn BBQ
RestaurantsUmi
RestaurantsWhen you’re craving pristine sushi and sophisticated Japanese plates, Umi delivers in an airy, contemporary room that actually feels like a…
Umi
RestaurantsMiller Union
RestaurantsMiller Union channels Atlanta’s farm-to-table spirit with locally sourced, Southern-accented dishes from James Beard Award winner Chef…
Miller Union
RestaurantsAvellino's Wood Fire Pizzeria Brookhaven
RestaurantsWhen a midweek pizza craving hits this week, Avellino's Wood Fire Pizzeria Brookhaven answers with blistered, wood-fired pies and…
Avellino's Wood Fire Pizzeria Brookhaven
RestaurantsOreatha's at The Point
RestaurantsOreatha's at The Point celebrates mom-made comfort from around the world, giving soulful favorites a thoughtful, globally inspired twist.…
Oreatha's at The Point
RestaurantsButtermilk Kitchen-Atlanta GA
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving up locally sourced Southern breakfast & lunch fare made from scratch.
Buttermilk Kitchen-Atlanta GA
RestaurantsPetit Chou
RestaurantsCraving something cozy and a little French? Petit Chou nails the French-meets-Southern thing with espresso drinks, botanical house-made…
Petit Chou
RestaurantsStars Cafe
RestaurantsStars Cafe is a neighborhood sports bar with a legit late-night kitchen turning out smashburgers, wings, and comfort-food cravings you will…
Stars Cafe
RestaurantsGrindhouse Killer Burgers
RestaurantsLocal chain serving burgers, chili & shakes in a hip space with B-movies projected on the walls.
Grindhouse Killer Burgers
RestaurantsFloating Brunch ATL LLC
RestaurantsBreakfast place offering meals delivered to the poolside or presented on a floating tray.
Floating Brunch ATL LLC
RestaurantsFüm
RestaurantsFüm serves up contemporary Italian in West Midtown, with a legit happy hour and room for large parties or private events. Easy pick for…
Füm
RestaurantsAlma Cocina
RestaurantsInventive Mexican fare with regional influences & Latin-inspired cocktails in a stylish setting.
Alma Cocina
RestaurantsVintage Pizzeria
RestaurantsExposed beams, brick walls, and the lively hum of regulars set the tone at Vintage Pizzeria, where pies, comforting Italian plates, and a…
Vintage Pizzeria
RestaurantsWest Cobb Diner
RestaurantsCasual cafe dishing up classic Southern favorites & sandwiches in a low-key, relaxed atmosphere.
West Cobb Diner
RestaurantsBoqueria Colony Sqaure
RestaurantsLively tapas bar for Spanish classics, brunch cocktails and a buzzing atmosphere.
Boqueria Colony Sqaure
RestaurantsFrench Toast
RestaurantsFrench Toast blends French-inspired treats with Southern comfort, serving specialty French toast and crepes beside legit plates like oxtail…
French Toast
RestaurantsThe Optimist
RestaurantsThe Optimist nails that seaside fish-camp vibe with raw-bar oysters, hickory-roasted fish, and a lobster roll that wins over even New…
The Optimist
RestaurantsTWO urban licks
RestaurantsAmerican rotisserie fare & live blues are draws at this restaurant in a warehouse with city views.
TWO urban licks
RestaurantsThe Iberian Pig
RestaurantsSpanish eatery specializing in tapas.
The Iberian Pig
RestaurantsVarasano's Pizzeria - Buckhead
RestaurantsSourdough thin-crust pies that don’t mess around, plus pastas and shareable small plates, make Varasano's Pizzeria - Buckhead a slam dunk…
Varasano's Pizzeria - Buckhead
RestaurantsJo's Grille
RestaurantsAmerican eatery dishing up eclectic eats, from burgers to kebabs & seafood, in family-friendly digs.
Jo's Grille
RestaurantsThe Vortex Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLocal fixture known for its burgers, beer & whiskey selection & offbeat, rock 'n' roll vibe.
The Vortex Bar & Grill
RestaurantsAtlanta Fish And Chicken
RestaurantsAtlanta Fish And Chicken is all about golden fried goodness, from hand-battered fish sandwiches to that legendary 10 whiting, 20 wings…
Atlanta Fish And Chicken
RestaurantsWagyu House Atlanta
RestaurantsRelaxed Wagyu beef specialist featuring all-you-can-eat menus, plus cocktails and beer.
Wagyu House Atlanta
RestaurantsBone Garden Cantina
RestaurantsBone Garden Cantina pairs Day of the Dead vibes with a homestyle Mexican menu and margaritas that actually taste like someone cares. It’s…
Bone Garden Cantina
RestaurantsVesuvio Pizzeria Napoletana Kennesaw
RestaurantsVesuvio Pizzeria Napoletana Kennesaw turns out true Neapolitan pies from a Naples-built oven, with imported Italian ingredients and that…
Vesuvio Pizzeria Napoletana Kennesaw
RestaurantsHeirloom Market BBQ
RestaurantsTiny eatery with a single communal table offering BBQ & burgers with a slight Asian accent.
Heirloom Market BBQ
RestaurantsMarietta Melt Yard
RestaurantsRetro eatery featuring burgers, hot dogs and melts, plus a kids' menu.
Marietta Melt Yard
RestaurantsPho King Midtown
RestaurantsWarm, easygoing Vietnamese eatery offering traditional fare such as pho, noodles & rice plates.
Pho King Midtown
RestaurantsFox Bros Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsTexan brothers turning out slow-roast ribs, pulled pork, and Southern sides that taste like a backyard victory lap. Fox Bros Bar-B-Q is the…
Fox Bros Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsFNF HOT BURGER - HALIDOM EATERY LOCATION
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, FNF Hot Burger - Halidom Eatery Location cranks out 100% Certified Angus Beef smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy…
FNF HOT BURGER - HALIDOM EATERY LOCATION
RestaurantsWood’s Chapel BBQ
RestaurantsBarbecue plates with classic sides doled out in a hip, industrial space with outdoor picnic tables.
Wood’s Chapel BBQ
RestaurantsTwin Peaks
RestaurantsSports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Twin Peaks
RestaurantsT's Brunch Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery, where DJ sets accompany soul food plates like grits and mac and cheese.
T's Brunch Bar
RestaurantsPizza by Yandys (New York Style Pizza)
RestaurantsPizza by Yandys nails that New York style bite you crave, with big, foldable slices and pies ready to order online for zero-fuss dinners.…
Pizza by Yandys (New York Style Pizza)
RestaurantsFlower Child Westside Provisions
RestaurantsStylish restaurant serving a menu of healthy bowls featuring fresh produce, along with wine and beer.
Flower Child Westside Provisions
RestaurantsTwisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
RestaurantsTwisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours keeps Atlanta comfort food interesting with creative riffs on Southern staples and a brunch that actually…
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsInnovative Japanese eatery featuring a conveyor belt serving sushi, small plates, and beer.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCozy Coop
RestaurantsWhether you’re team drums or wings, Cozy Coop serves crispy, tallow-cooked fried chicken with legit Southern sides, plus tender ribs and a…
Cozy Coop
RestaurantsBig Fish and Chicken
RestaurantsBig Fish and Chicken nails the Marietta comfort trifecta with crispy chicken, Southern-style fried fish, and hush puppies that disappear…
Big Fish and Chicken
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