Ain’t Life Grand Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Adairsville

After a day of looking at houses we decided to try some local fare. From the road you see an inviting sign so we pulled in to check it out. Upon walking in we find a very clean open room which is nearly at capacity. Live music was just starting as we came in. We were greeted almost immediately and taken to our table. The waitress was very helpful assisting with our order. We decided on an appetizer, the award winning pork burnt ends and were not disappointed. They came out almost immediately. The portion was good sized. The first bite the smoke hit your mouth, so good! The chef, who brought the wonderful chunks of BBQ goodness stopped to ask how they were even though the place and he were very busy. He told us how his burnt ends won a celebrity judge over, I won't spoil it you will have to go and ask yourself. An amazing woman also came and spoke with us, she was also the owner. Her smile was inviting and she was such a pleasant person. Another story of life and perseverance steeped in faith was shared. Just an amazing couple and a great place. We finished dinner had two cocktails, one spicy pineapple margarita and cranberry maple bourbon both were very nice. We came in to eat and left with both bellies and hearts full. So glad we stopped. Prayers for Dash from a couple from...

I used to love this place so much I practically had a standing lunch date with it once a week. But then… tragedy struck. They changed the recipe on the meatloaf sandwich. And not in a “Chef’s special twist” way—more like a “who kidnapped my tomato gravy and replaced it with sadness?” kind of way. Seriously, bring back the tomato gravy. That was the Beyoncé of this sandwich.

And while we’re at it—please, for the love of menus everywhere, update yours. Don’t tease me with items you know deep down you’ll never serve again. Every time I order, I hear: “We’re out of that.” At this point, I feel like I’m being gaslit by laminated paper.

Biggest heartbreak? The Cajun egg rolls. They sound like they’d cure depression and bring world peace, but they’ve never once been available. Not once. They are the unicorn of appetizers. You keep talking about them, but I’m convinced they only exist in legend.

So yeah, still like the place… but it’s giving me menu...

My 5 Step review: each section earns zero to one stars for a review.

Outside: Walking in, there's nothing on doors or windows and wasnt sure which door to walk in. We walked in the wrong door from where the hostess stand was so felt kinda stupid. 1/2 🌟

Service: The server doesnt have good people skills which I'm sure some reviewers take as rude. Its just how she is no offense taken. She was on it and got it done. 1 🌟

Appetizers: The mozzarella sticks were really great. The ranch is ok, watered down. 1 🌟

Main course: I got the bacon wrapped, deep friend hot dogs. They are very good. Fries are great. The ho cakes are alright. Im not the joggest hushpuppie fan but my wife liked them alright. Wife got a chicken sandwhich and it was really good. 1 🌟

Checkout: we got our check very quickly and were able to pay and leave. 1 🌟

Overall the inside experience was great. Total score for us is 4.5 🌟 (Rounded up to...