I was really impressed with the spacious and clean environment and very open, modern motif. This would be a perfect place for larger groups such as family get togethers, celebrations, while still seating couples and others. And the portions versus the price point seemed very reasonable to me. They boast a Southern Coastal Cuisine so I went with the Fried Flounder Sandwich dressed in southern slaw and a side of tartar sauce. Served on a Niedlov's (Bakery in Chattanooga) grilled artisan hoagie bun. It was delicious. Crunchy crust and a tender moist fillet on the inside. And that Creamy Dreamy slaw was amazing. Their Fried Chicken Tacos is a must try too. Three hot chicken tenders in four tortillas, topped with corn salsa, cojita cheese, and jalapeño lime ranch. It was an Oh My Gosh experience. They have a very nice outside covered patio that's pet friendly and it all sits on a very large parcel with nice greenery and impressive landscaping. And it looks like they do a very brisk take out business too as I seen many orders being picked up. Awesome cocktails, attentive and responsive service all at a fair price. Definitely a place you want to check out. read more

Used to live in the area but haven't been to Acworth in probably 20 years. We were meeting 4 other couples and someone suggested 1885 Grill. It was a great choice. Grabbed a quick cocktail before our friends showed up. Good cocktails and service at the bar. Sometimes restaurants have an issue dealing with large groups. The waitress was fantastic and got us through the dinner without any issues and great service. They did put a 20% tip automatically on the bill but I have no issue with that. Overall great experience and would come back if we are ever in the area! read more

The blackened chicken past is definitely a must when visiting this place. It was DELICIOUS! I would also recommend their 1885 burger. The meat was so tasty. The drinks were amazing too. read more

Very good local hidden gem.. Good way to experience downtown Kennesaw. The food was pretty good , steak fritz was cooked to perfection ,as well as the customized drinks and service was excellent. ambience is not bad at all given there's a upstairs and downstairs for your preference of dining experience, great place to check out. read more

Came here for Christmas last minute and the wait time was about 45 minutes. The restaurant is big and cute, definitely a great place to bring a group. The food was really high quality and delicious. Our table ordered the hush puppies, Nashville hot chicken, egg rolls, and the house salad, and everything was made fresh. Our server even treated us to a free dessert, so we got the chocolate brownie with ice cream. It was delightful. There is a parking lot! read more

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The food seem to be okay but the service seemed a bit lackluster like they weren't excited about seeing us there a bit slow a bit uninvolved service did not come back and ask us was everything okay so it was mid. I wouldn't be against trying again but I don't think I would want the same staff member helping me read more

Wow. That's honestly the best word I can use to describe our experience at Bar 1885. My husband and I celebrated our one-year anniversary here, and the food was nothing short of incredible. We started with their award-winning wings, and after one bite, I completely understood why they're award-winning. Hands down the best wings I've ever had. For our entrées, my husband ordered the steak, and I had the salmon with a Carolina salmon cake. I can honestly say it was the best salmon I've ever had, and that's saying something because I'm from South Florida, where seafood is everywhere. Every bite was perfectly cooked, fresh, and packed with flavor. The service matched the food. Jules was our server, and she was amazing. She was friendly, attentive, and somehow always one step ahead, offering solutions before I even realized I needed something. Ben, the manager, also stopped by our table to chat for a bit. We mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary and told him the last time we had a meal this good was on our honeymoon a year ago. He smiled, told us to save room, and surprised us with a complimentary bread pudding. It was the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal and such a thoughtful gesture. Outstanding food, exceptional service, good ambiance, and genuine hospitality. Bar 1885 made our anniversary feel truly special, and we can't wait to come back! read more

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Our experience was the best because of Ben, the General Manager, and our server. We had a bad experience at a restaurant in Cartersville that did not make us feel welcome and we were looking for another place close by and decided to come to 1885 Grill in Acworth. The best decision ever!!! Our party of 8 was quickly accommodated and taken care of. When I told Ben about our bad experience he made sure we felt welcome. Our server was especially patient and friendly while we made decisions. Our food was delicious! Our drinks were great! I had a watermelon martini! The icing on the cake was Ben bringing out two appetizers on the house! We actually felt loved! Highly recommend coming here!! read more

Just went there for brunch and had the worst meal. Our waitress was a disaster and did not get one thing right. I asked for unsweetened tea she brought sweetened and it took her 10 minutes to make it right. I ordered the breakfast tacos with no meat, they came full of meat. My dining companion was finished with his salad (which was also wrong) before my food came. He asked for a chicken Caesar salad with no croutons. It was full of croutons and the chicken was so dry it was inedible. Our server never came back to see how the food was so it was too late to be fixed. Will not come back again. We have been here several times and the food is ok but not great. read more

Great food and ambience! Started off the dinner with hush puppies, they were good but the batter was a little too thick and were missing some baking soda fluff. Kale salad was nice and refreshing. The bbq chicken was great, super tender, goat cheese topping was a nice pairing. Mac and cheese had a rich flavor and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Service was amazing, Sophia was very helpful and attentive throughout the evening. Only knock is the pricing ($25ish average meal pricing) I think $23 is a little high for a chicken breast and 2 small sides. Would recommend for a special occasion but not so much for a weekday dinner option. read more

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brenna was a great server who is able to match a tables energy. thank you for your hospitality

Truly I would give a 3.5. We were there for a work dinner so there were like 15 of us. Our table was ready on time and it was roomy. There were a bunch of apps ordered that weren't anything with a wow factor. There was this fried ball with goat cheese that was better than the others but it was a special and not a menu item. I had the shrimp and creamy grits. I thought serving in a shallow flat plate was weird. I was scraping around to get a good spoonful. Also the tails were left on which would be fine except they were completely IN the grits. I was having to pick them out. We ordered a sampling of the desserts and the pecan bread pudding was delicious! The great company offset the service. We kept joking about having to get their attention and how so and so was never going to get a fork, etc. The vibe of the restaurant disguised the lack of attention. read more

Been wanting to try this restaurant for ever and it did not disappoint. My date and I each had the filet who was cooked to perfection. So much flavor...and melted in your mouth. The service was phenomenal. The bar was well stocked and the place had a great vibe. Definitely going back. read more

My first experience at 1885 Kennesaw was awesome. The food was delicious, especially the award winning wings. Our server Grayson was a delight and very knowledgeable about the menu. read more

This place roes not value customers time and makes people go in person to order and wait. I offered to pay over the phone amd they did not budge. I got a burger and it was one of the worst I and could bot finish it. it had onion rings inside that had onion skin in it that I had to pull out of my mouth. They also have some of the weirdest placed tables 2 ft from the exit door and bathrooms. read more

The burger was dry as was the chicken sandw. The service was sub par. Very disappointed

Amazing food. Great service. Very nice decor. We will visit again! I could go on and on. Stop on in and have a wonderful meal.

This place is excellent! Very good food and the service was exceptional! Fresh salmon and chicken were prepared very well and cooked perfectly. Highly recommended! Also Amithy was a great server! read more

Pretty cool spot in downtown Acworth. Plenty of parking from my experiences at dinner and brunch. Gets a bit hectic inside and can def get loud. Ample menu options both in terms of food and bar offerings. A better whiskey/bourbon selection than most places in the area. Country style foods along with several steak options. Service is typically pretty on point and friendly. Not my fa read more

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Oh yes!! This place is sooo goodt!! The service was top notch. The food,,oh the food, !! The fried okra, the wings, the drinks,,,very good.

A large group of us made reservations for this past Saturday evening. Our table was ready as we walked in. We all ordered different meals. I had ribeye that was cooked as I asked at medium rare. My husband and a few others had trout and there were several other different dishes. Not one complaint. The service was excellent. Of note, their Brussels sprouts, green beans and pecan pie bread pudding were stand out orders! The place was nicely deco and seemed clean. We definitely would recommend and I failed to take food photos. read more

This was my first time coming into 1885 Grill and from the ambience to the customer service, this place checked all the boxes! Definitely coming back, this was such a great pick for dinner - if I could rate it more than 5 stars I absolutely would read more

the food was excellent but we had some older folks with us and our server was clearly irritated after waiting so long for their order she tried to hide it but after awhile the sarcasm and attitude made us uncomfortable and i couldn't wait to get the hell out of there! not inviting energy at all i didn't want to ask for anything. read more

This location or Ackworth makes it clear as the hell they have grown into other areas like Kennesaw. Excellent service, very clean environment, beautiful design, and wonderful food. The only other time I have been here was last summer and failed to get a reservation on a weekend and it was packed, for good reason. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're in Kennesaw Acworth area. A high Return on the sacrifice and investment you make to eat anywhere these days. read more

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We've eaten here before but this was our first time for Sunday Brunch. They were very busy and still got us in immediately. From start to finish the service couldn't have been better and everyone loved their meals. Great atmosphere for a newer building in downtown Acworth. Give this one a try! read more

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This is my second time visiting since this location is so far. But again it was a great experience. This time the restaurant was packed. Seeing the size of this restaurant a 30 minute wait is shocking. I chose to sit at the bar and service ran smoothly without the staff seeming overwhelmed. I tried the butternut squash pasta and the Cajun rainbow trout with collards and baked sweet potato. The pasta and greens with jalapeño cornbread were the stars of the show. Our meal with a sweet tea came to around $52 with taxes. I'll definitely be back again. Next time I'll order something smaller and try dessert. read more

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Great experience overall. Six of us passing through and found this gem not far off I-75. Servers were fully on top of things. They never missed a beat. Hush puppies and fried green tomatoes were excellent starters. Everyone loved their entrees - blackened Cajun chicken linguine was very tasty and seafood dishes as well as kids Mac n cheese and chicken tenders were all very well executed. Bread pudding à la mode was clear desert winner with cheesecake a close follower. Drink selection was vast and hit the spot. Overall a new fav for us during our travels. read more

I've been craving to try this restaurant for awhile and man they did not let me down! I could eat here a couple times a week with there very diverse and full front to back menu options. Upon entering the restaurant i noticed it was very open and i could smell the food from the door. Now i did get to try a variety of food options and out of 6 or 7 items only one was my least favorite but my friend thoroughly enjoyed. We tried the scallops (absolutely my fav) ribs that fall of the bone crab cakes that were well seasoned empanadas (not my fav) the costal salad with the old bay ranch OMG super yummy and the shrimp etoufee that was surprisingly delicious!!! I'm coming back!!! To top it off the server was very attentive always refilling our water. Just a great experience all together! read more

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My wife and I love coming up here for special occasions, and we tend to try to come at least once every three or four months Everything we order taste great and we sometimes just order a bunch of appetizers off the appetizer menu because we get a lot of variety I'm a sucker for the brussels sprouts that they cook in the brown sugar and butter! read more

This place is a great spot for a date night. It's very upscale inside. The food was delicious, but it was a little greasy. The service was a tad bit slow for not having too many customers. read more

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Food was awful. My wife had shrimp and grits with mushrooms, and it was swimming in lemon juice. I had fried flounder that was so heavily breaded that I couldn't taste the fish. At least they messed up the bill so that the manager had to get it straightened out. They need to at least hire someone that can cook. read more

Two different occasions in these photos! Service was good per usual and the food was amazing. Every time I am in town for work we eat here! read more

1885 Grill - Got the ribeye steak cooked medium well. Was delicious! Loaded baked potato with green beans. Was a great meal. - Seafood Near Me - Acworth, Georgia

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Great service. Any waitress walking the floor is accessible even if not serving your table, actually various waitresses stopped by to ask if we needed another drink, etc. This alone it gives them a 5 star. Food is good but a bit pricey on some dishes. We sat by the bar and ambience was great. They have a few TVs on sports channels which is always good to enjoy some drinks, watch a sport while eating a good meal. read more

A friend and I went here Friday night and sat at the bar. What a delightful evening and the crab cake was over the top! I'm from Maryland so finding a tasty crab cake was a delight. The manager was helpful, service excellent, and it's a nice little restaurant with a good ambiance. read more

1885 Grill - The last of my crab cake... soooo yummy. - Seafood Near Me - Acworth, Georgia

Began eating here monthly in Summer 2025 and plan on continuing for the foreseeable future. WOW is the food incredible. Mixed drinks are done rather well and regularly feature new, creative offerings. I've never seen anything but the best customer service. Food presentation is always top-notch with decent-sized portions. Sit indoors or on the wrap-around patio area. Bring your kids, they have cornhole (and probably other games). If you like Chick-fil-A level service and are looking for a never-miss dining experience, well then, I'll see you there. Thanks for reading my review- May 2026 read more

Have eaten at this establishment at least 5 times and all have been very good to exceptional with respect to food quality, prep, and flavor. Favorites were the Osso Buco (dinner special), fried flounder dinner, salmon, and chicken & waffles (brunch offering). My friend always orders (and loves) the Cajun chicken pasta. The green beans and garlic are spectacular. Cocktails are all delicious. Corn bread and biscuits are "okay". Food is escalated pub fare with some really nice specials. Service is friendly and efficient. Nice country atmosphere, albeit very noisy when the restaurant is full. Outside area available for dining, and a great place to your doggie (on a leash). Outside chair seating on the lawn is also available. Setting is historic Acworth. Lovely. Will continue to go back. read more

Stopped in 1885 for a late lunch and drinks. Since it was in between lunch and dinner, it wasn't crowded at all. At first I ordered a sangria, but wasn't too happy with it, and got a Paloma instead, which was very good! We ordered the fried flounder, which came with hush puppies and coleslaw. Our waitress made a mistake with our order, so we had to wait for that to be rectified. When the food did arrive, the batter was pretty thick on the fish, but still pretty decent. The hush puppies on the other hand, were fried a little too long and were on the crunchy side. We also got the pecan bread pudding for dessert, which did not disappoint. I decided to give them another chance, and went back the next day with another friend to order something non-fried. I got the snapper picatta with mashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. I'm so glad I went back, because that was fantastic. That was my first time having grilled snapper, and it was perfect, and so were the mashed potatoes and grilled veggies! We also got a side of mac and cheese, but it was a little too creamy for me. 1885 has a very casual environment and is family friendly. Overall, I would say I had a decent dining experience over the course of both visits. Really would give it 3.5 if that were an option. read more

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We have been here a handful of times and order something different each time and it has never disappointed. Apps, entrees, desserts and drinks are all delicious! Also, my children love the kids meals options and that they get ice cream with their meal. Definitely one of my favorite places to eat in the area. Service staff have all been great! It's a nice, relaxing restaurant. read more

Went for my son Bday He chose this place. The service was quick and the host was welcoming. This restaurant was a great pick. They had music playing which was pleasant to hear Cajun chicken pasta was delicious but spicy which I loved. We also had the salmon. read more

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Food and service were stellar! We ate out doors which was nice and less noisy than inside. The goat cheese chicken and steak special were delicious! Also loved the Guacamole appetizer !! read more