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What to Eat in Tallahassee
Like many other southern cities, casual American cuisine dominates the Tallahassee dining scene. However, because seafood reigns supreme in Florida, many Tallahassee eateries also offer a variety of fresh seafood dishes. For oysters and hush puppies, swing by the Shell Oyster Bar, a hole in the wall, cash-only eatery with friendly servers and excellent (albeit mostly fried) food.
Locals and visitors alike rave about the laid-back eatery Kool Beanz Cafe, which cooks up funky American dishes like the mojo spiced chicken, country fried chicken and linguine with crawdads (or crawfish as they're more commonly known outside of the South). Kool Beanz also offers a sizable beer and wine menu.
Another local favorite is Wells Brothers Bar and Grill, a popular burger joint known for its specialty burgers, which range from the roasted red pepper and bacon-topped "The Panhandler" to the peanut butter and bacon-covered "PB&J." For those looking to blend in with the locals, try "The Gator-Hater," a classic burger with bacon and cheese that pays homage to Tallahassee's own Florida State University. Wells Brothers also offers pizza, salads and other casual fare for those looking for something different than a burger.
For a more upscale menu with a chic atmosphere to match, try The Edison, which showcases Florida regional cuisine in a former power station. Cypress Restaurant, another fine dining favorite, features local seafood like diver scallops and grouper paella alongside cuts of steak.
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Backwoods Crossing#1 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
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Kool Beanz Cafe#2 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee - #3
The Bada Bean#3 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee - #4
Wells Brothers Bar and Grill#4 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee - #5
Shula's 347 Grill#5 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee - #6
Azu Lucy Ho's#6 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee - #7
Midtown Caboose#7 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee - #8
Georgio's Fine Food & Spirits#8 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee - #9
Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille#9 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood, Cajun & Creole, Grill301 S Bronough St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1706Read More » - #10
Cabo's Island Grill and Bar#10 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee - #11
Ted's Montana Grill#11 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee - #12
Cypress Restaurant#12 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee - #13
Bird's Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack#13 of 795 Places to Eat in Tallahassee - #14
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