Gotta give Laura and her staff a LOT of love for accommodating our large group on a Saturday evening. Malory was our server, and despite having two large tables to cover, she was super friendly, very professional, and did a great job getting everyone's food and drink right and in good timing. I LOVE the variety of high-quality menu items here! There was something delicious for the pickiest of our teenage basketball players and their parents! From burgers to salads to poke nachos to beet salad, every single dish was exceptionally plated and prepared. The diner itself was spacious and well accommodated. Very pretty design with a modern touch. It was nice to couples on dates, families enjoying a nice meal, and then a large birthday group next to us. The weather was great for those seated outside. Just a wonderful place altogether! read more

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Had dinner here prior to the free concert in the park with my cousin and some of her friends. This place seems to be relatively busy each time I've been through this area. We ordered drinks and dinner. Our server was friendly and gave honest recommendations based off what each of us were interested in eating. I can't remember what each of the other girls had, but I ordered the Grown-up Grilled Cheese with a side wedge salad. I wouldn't think of a grown up grilled cheese as having short rib in it. I would have figured it would be elevated cheeses, but who am I to say? I sounded good regardless, and it was tasty as well. I don't have any negative comments about the food, however, it didn't blow my socks off. I'd come back, but wouldn't go out of my way to drive just for this restaurant. read more

Bernie's Social Bar - Grown-Up Grilled Cheese - Bars Near Me - Kennesaw, Georgia

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

Food was very bad for the price of it honestly could go to 20 other resturaunts with better food and pricing. Service was ok...nothing better than taco Mac. When I go and spend 200$ on lunch I feel like I should get at minimum decent service. Ambiance was ok very small. In all honesty it is a restaurant that overcharges cheap food to keep the lights on. I have ate at a lot of resturaunts and I don't even know what this Bernie's specializes in. Honestly the worst place in downtown Kennesaw by far go across the street and hit 1885 and save some money read more

We wanted to try out something new to us after always going to the same spots and discovered Bernie's. This was exactly what we were looking for. Elevated food but still a laid back atmosphere that was comfortable. Our server was quick and attentive and helped guide us through the menu. We just wanted a couple appetizers to snack on so we ordered the ahi tuna nachos and pan fried pierogies. They were both delicious. Bright, full of flavor with the tuna nachos and savory comfort food in the pierogies. Looking forward to trying new items on our next visit. read more

Bernie's Social Bar - Pan Fried Pierogies - Bars Near Me - Kennesaw, Georgia

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I had such a wonderful dining experience at Bernie's. Food was deliciously prepared. The place was spacious and beautiful decorated. They could have had one more server to make service a little bit faster, but servers who were there were doing great job. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

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Came here with a 5 top, staff was very accommodating made great recommendations and were very knowledgeable on the menu. The lay out of the building makes it seem smaller on the inside than the outside but it's very modern and one of the nicest establishments in downtown Kennesaw as far as architecture goes. I had a no-jito since its dry January and it was fantastic, dinner was an adult grilled cheese with birria and fries came with consume to dip it in as well. Was very filling, also noticed they had some of the all star meals from trackside grill. Was overall an amazing experience. I recommend it and will definitely be back! read more

Food was good but paid $15 for maybe one beet in my beet salad. Was good but way over priced for the small portions. read more

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Great food and smart service. Both creative cuisine and solid standard fare. Very good wine selections. Also the ambiance provides a touch of class. Good location in downtown Kennesaw. read more

The food was all very good! Everyone liked their dishes and drinks. The service was really good and it was the perfect setting to chit chat with friends for a while. read more

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Had a great dinner at Bernie's this past weekends the food options were great and pretty reasonably priced for a nice dinner out. We had multiple appetizers, entrees, drinks and everything was very good. Service and Ambiance were also at minimum 4.5 stars. Would recommend giving it a try. read more

Great menu choices. I especially love the Salmon BLT. Don't miss out on the Tuna Nachos! Nice vibe, and excellent service. read more

My experience at Bernie's exceeded my expectations! I met a friend for dinner on a Saturday night spontaneously, and we expected the wait to be long so we went early. It was packed because there was a concert in town, but we didn't have to wait long. It's a large restaurant with a lofted area, which is where we were seated. Our waitress rocked! I saw a lot of people with the Ultra Violet cocktail, so I ordered that and it was really nice. My friend and I shared the Birria Short Rib Flatbread and the Shrimp and Scallop Fettuccine, and honestly, both were 10/10. Seriously so good, and I'll be returning just to have those again. read more

Bernie's Social Bar - Bars Near Me - Kennesaw, Georgia

Atmosphere was great, loved the simple and festive decor, staff were super friendly and food was good! We stopped in for brunch with friends and had some wonderful food! Menu is simple and service is on point! Price was good too! We will be back! read more

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This is one of our go to local spots for years. The menu is consistently good and the service is as well. Mixology is good, and everything is priced right, too. read more

Ate the steak and frites. It was not good...do not get. Cut was not good and chimichuri sauce was not enough to make it better. I honestly thought it might have some substance. I was wrong. Just get a burger. read more

My brother and I stopped in for a drink and had an order of raw oysters. The atmosphere was amazing. The drinks were great and the oysters fresh. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend read more

Decided to stop by for appetizers and drinks. All appetizers were an "A" - char grilled oysters, crabfritters, flatbread, and empanadas. All delicious! The drinks were another story. We had a margarita that was totally watered down with club soda. So we decided to try another drink... some vodka cocktail. Again, totally watered down with some soda. Terrible. If we go back, the food was delicious, but we would stick with beer or wine. Don't bother with the mixed drinks since they were so bad. read more

I've been driving by this place for years and what a great dining experience! The service was amazing with Laini She knew the menu well and there was a great selection of items. We loved the salmon BLT and the grilled shrimp iceberg wedge. We'll be back and the upstairs ambiance was quaint and a great place to visit with friends. We'll be back Bernie - so I can snap some photos for everyone !! read more

I'm kind of surprised this place is impact from the time it opens till the time it closes. I tried the salmon and it is pretty amazing. Has that crusty glaze you find hard to get anywhere this cheap. Shrimp and scallop fettuccine is also definitely worth trying. read more

Bernie's is outstanding! The first time we came, we couldn't make it past the appetizers because so many looked so good. We had the chargrilled oysters, crab fritters and birria flatbread. The second time we came we had the chargrilled oysters (because they're freaking amazing!) and crab fritters to start. For dinner, our group had the Grown Up Grilled Cheese, the Camp McDonald burger (one of the best burgers I've ever tasted), and the French dip. 10/10 recommend ALL of these! You're gonna need to roll me home because I'm so full . But save room for the toffee creme brûlée- you need it! In addition to the beyond amazing food, the service is consistently wonderfully attentive and friendly, but not overbearing. read more

Bernie's Social Bar - Crab fritters and chargrilled oysters - Bars Near Me - Kennesaw, Georgia

The service is superb! Food is outstanding! The drinks and beer selection is awesome! We come here for casual dinners and special occasions. It never disappoints! I have tried so many items on the menu. Tonight, I had the beet salad, salmon blt and the Branski for my drink. My husband ordered the cranberry salad, and pork medallions. We had the ahi tuna nachos for appetizer. All really yummy...so much so that I didn't have time to take pics. Taylor was our server and she was excellent! read more

Bernie's Social Bar - The Branski-a little spicy margarita! - Bars Near Me - Kennesaw, Georgia

My wife and I tried this restaurant today. It is a great location that is bright and cheerful inside but also offers outdoor tables. At first we sat inside but I asked my wife if she preferred to dine outside. It was a beautiful Spring day so we sat outside. Our waiter was Harrison and he quickly greeted us and provided water to us. He asked about other drink options and asked about appetizers. He said their char-grilled oysters were a good starter. He offered descriptions of some of his favorites on the menu. I ordered the Chicken Schnitzel and my wife ordered the Corned Beef Reuben. Both were scrumptious and were delivered to the table quickly. We will definitely return and plan to sample of of the great sounding appetizers next time. read more

Bernie's Social Bar - Chicken Schnitzel on a bed of mashed potatoes with mushroom sauce - Bars Near Me - Kennesaw, Georgia

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Emma was our server, she was training Aidan. They were both absolutely lovely and attentive. The food was great and the drinks were delicious. The restaurant wasn't too busy when we went in for Sunday brunch, and there was plenty of parking in the back. read more

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We were able to dine today at Bernie's for lunch immediately after church with no reservation. We called ahead and they had no wait, which was awesome. Parking is ample and free in the street. This was our first time to downtown Kennesaw, and it is very quaint. It reminds me for downtown Roswell and downtown Alpharetta. We are blessed in Georgia with very nice small towns and suburbs that are not overly crowded and are off the beaten path. We started with the Brussels and the Perogies. This was my first time having Perogies. They are like Gnocchi if Gnocchi was ravioli. They are soft, delicious, savory, and were served with sour cream. The Brussels were okay but they were not the best I've had---they were a little tough to chew and cut and were not as well seasoned as, say, a Toast on Lenox. They accommodating my request to Blacken the salmon. It was simply delicious, cooked to perfection, and served over root vegetables with a scrumptious risotto. This may be the second best risotto that I've had behind that at Georgia Sea Grill on St. Simons Island, which is undoubtedly the absolute best. My lunch entree was so good, and I highly recommend it. They dessert special was the Blueberry Lemon Muffin with Vanilla Ice Cream, and it is enough for two. It was delightful, as I love anything that is blueberry and lemon flavored. There is more of a blueberry compote served on top instead of a traditional blueberry muffin. You will not be disappointed with this amazing dessert option. Overall, this was a stellar post-church lunch on Palm Sunday. We were quite pleased and will definitely return in the future. read more

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Bernie's consistently brings out good food. However, their serving sizes are noticeably small. My son ordered their hamburger and it looked like a single White Castle size burger. I ordered their shrimp and scallop fettuccine and thought I had received a half size portion. I'll stop by for a glass of wine but may pass on the food even though it tastes good. read more

We have visited Bernie's a few times since our first time. It remains one of our favorite restaurants but the service has been good sometimes and not so good once or twice. I love the pierogis appetizer but one time they did not have it. And to be honest, that dish is really what draws us there. The steak frites are good but the parmesan fries are a little soggy. My husband had the fish and chips and liked them alright. He would not have gone there just for them but knows how much I love the Pierogi appetizer. :) So that is what he orders when we go there. Overall, it is a pleasant evening. read more

Bernie's is my favorite restaurant! On this trip I got the lobster Benedict for brunch and it was great. I loved the Cajun potatoes that came with it. The staff is excellent and the drinks are delicious. I've also had the salmon BLT and the hot honey chicken sandwich- so good! read more

Bernie's Social Bar - Lobster benedict - Bars Near Me - Kennesaw, Georgia

First timer here!!! Came on a Saturday for a girls' afternoon lunch. Thanks to Yelp, we found this place to try and none of us had been here before. First thing, the vibe- it's a very nice interior with an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs prepare the food. Speaking of food- I had the Salmon BLT sandwich.... And I must say, that thing was absolutely delicious. I mean DELICIOUS. I don't think I have ever had a better salmon sandwich before. The Parmesan fries were a wonderful addition to the meal. No compliments at all. My girlfriends had an open burger with side salad. The other had a salad with shrimp and house dressing. All of us had rave reviews for the food. I recommend everyone give this place a try. I would absolutely come back. read more

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I might normally have given Bernie's a 4.5, but I rounded up for a few reasons. We happened to be in the area and wanted to explore downtown Kennesaw. This was one of the places I had scouted ahead of time, and apparently they changed their hours a couple of months ago and now opened (on Sundays) at 11 a.m. rather than noon. We parked in a free lot across the street (points for that) and wandered in. I'm always a bit apprehensive about restaurants that serve brunch, actually. My fear is that the switch to brunch only and won't let you order from the normal menu. I'm giving Bernie's points for both a) offering both menus, and b) having something on the brunch menu that was appealing. In fact, both my wife and I ordered it - the omelet. It came with cubed potatoes which were cooked and seasoned quite well. Sometimes these can be greasy but mine were not. Service was...leisurely, in an appropriate way for a late morning on Sunday. Nothing felt rushed and we were never in a hurry to move on. Our server was quite friendly as well. The décor was interesting. It looked like they bought a bunch of lumber, distressed it in various ways, and then put it up in semi-random patterns to simulate using salvaged products. It was odd, but worked. The layout was a large main floor at street level, a smaller balcony level where we sat, and a few outdoor / patio tables. Bernie's was a nice blend of multiple aspects restaurants. I'd be interested to check it out again. read more

My wife & I arrived at 11 am Sunday when they opened for brunch. We were the 2nd couple to enter Bernie's. Laura sat the first couple on the ground floor. Laura took us up to the loft seating. Diego was our server and took our order promptly. We ordered sweet tea which came in a half size glass, full of ice. I drank the sweet tea in 3 drinks. Diego went down to the ground floor and hung out down there the entire time we were at the restaurant. A waitress brought our food (not our server Diego) and we asked for more sweet tea to drink with our meal. She refilled our glasses and went downstairs to take care of her tables. Diego came up to check on us only after she brought our food and refilled our glasses. We didn't need anything at the time Since she had already taken care of us. Diego went downstairs and again hung out without checking on us. We finished our sweet tea halfway through the meal and never got another refill. Diego finally came up to the loft once we were finished eating. He did not check on us during the meal. The food was good but small portions for the price. The food did not make up for the poor service. We have had poor service here previously and stayed away for 10 months. We decided to give Bernie's another shot and showed up early thinking we would get better service. We will not be back. There are many restaurants in the area with much better service. Just go across the street to 1885 Grill. They will treat you much better as a valued guest. Stay away from Bernie's and if you decide to give Bernie's a try, do not let them seat you upstairs. The servers do not pay attention to customers in the loft. All other customers after us were seated on the main floor, so we were the only ones in the loft. read more

Everything was wonderful for our Valentine's Day dinner. Service, food, ambiance were all delightful. Highly recommend! Will definitely be back. read more

Fantastic food and a casual but nice atmosphere. I'm not sure why it's not packed. Great spot in downtown Kennesaw

Randomly picked Bernie's for dinner, and we were very happy with our choice! Energetic atmosphere, perfect service, and delicious food.

I really like this restaurant. Great food, nice and welcoming staff and cool atmosphere. The Camp McDonald was a good quality spin on the Big Mac! They also pour a pretty good and strong drink at the bar . Highly recommend! read more

Bernie's Social Bar - Bars Near Me - Kennesaw, Georgia

I have enjoyed some of the food here, but not all. But I have to agree with another poster about the inconsistencies with the cocktails, The bartenders need to all follow the same recipe. read more

I've been to Bernie's twice now and the blackened salmon BLT has not disappointed. It's so good! I love that it comes with your choice of fries or cole slaw. You can substitute for onion rings for a $1 up charge. I got the fries both times because I love a good French fry with my burgers. I'll definitely be returning in the near future. read more

Bernie's is the best restaurant in Kennesaw. My family loves having dinner at this place. We food is great and the vibe is perfect. The service is top notch. read more

Bernie's gets a 5. This was a last minute restaurant decision that did not disappoint. Customer service was wonderful from the hostess to the server. Food was delicious, served hot and very timely. We ordered the beet salad, raw oysters, chargrilled oysters, calamari, Brussels sprouts and the pad Thai noodles. Not one complaint about anything or suggestion on how it could've been better because we truly enjoyed everything we ate. I'm actually finishing up the rest of my Brussels sprouts as I type my review. HELLO! Who looks forward to left over Brussels sprouts ?? The menu isn't overrun with too many options and the options are well balanced which I think allows them to really focus on making each dish amazing. The decor and ambiance is fun but cozy so you could enjoy a family meal, have fun with friends or be romantic with your sweetheart. It really suits any mood. Can't wait to go back and have already referred Bernie's to others who didn't know there was a culinary gem in Kennesaw. read more

The wagyu burger is SO good I DREAM about it!!! Queso 10/10, although they need to give more than one small tortilla on the side. They used to do more now its only one. ): All of the food I've had here is so good though. Pork tenderloin medallions and parmesan scalloped potatoes. INCREDIBLE. Steak and frites, 11/10. LOVE the chimichurri. Mrs. Bernie (as we like to call her) is so sweet. read more