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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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- #1Backwoods Crossing#1 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (499)$ - $$ | American6725 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308-1413Read More » - #2The Bada Bean#2 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (273)$ - $$ | American, Cafe2500 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4978Read More » - #3Kool Beanz Cafe#3 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (1157)$ - $$ | American, International921 Thomasville Rd Local Eatery with daily menu changes, Tallahassee, FL 32303-6219Read More » - #4Georgio's Fine Food & Spirits#4 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (552)$ - $$ | Seafood, Mediterranean2971 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301-3609Read More » - #5Midtown Caboose#5 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (307)$ - $$ | American, Bar1406 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303-5642Read More » - #6Shula's 347 Grill#6 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (586)$$ | American, Steakhouse415 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1257Read More » - #7Azu Lucy Ho's#7 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (266)$ - $$ | Chinese, Japanese, Sushi, Asian3220 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32311-5200Read More » - #8Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille#8 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (876)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood, Cajun & Creole, Grill301 S Bronough St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1706Read More » - #9Ted's Montana Grill#9 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (974)$ - $$ | American, Bar1954 Village Green Way, Tallahassee, FL 32308-3800Read More » - #10Cabo's Island Grill and Bar#10 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (461)$ - $$ | Mexican, American1221 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4543Read More » - #11Bird's Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack#11 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (231)$ | American, Bar, Seafood, Pub325 N Bronough St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-1311Read More » - #12Cypress Restaurant#12 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (283)$$ | American320 E Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301-7626Read More » - #13Sage#13 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (340)$$ | Cafe, American3534 Maclay Blvd S, Tallahassee, FL 32312-3914Read More » - #14Masa#14 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (296)$ - $$ | Sushi, Asian1650 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303-5533Read More » - #15Grub Burger Bar#15 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (181)$ - $$ | American, Bar3425 Thomasville Road Ste. 21, Tallahassee, FL 32309Read More » - #16Canopy Road Cafe#16 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (229)$ - $$ | Diner, American, Cafe1913 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303-4725Read More » - #17Bella Bella#17 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (356)$ - $$ | Italian123 E 5th Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303-6122Read More » - #18Table 23#18 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (140)$ - $$ | American, Bar1215 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303-6225Read More » - #19Shell Oyster Bar#19 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (138)$ - $$ | American, Seafood14 Famu Way, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4357Read More » - #20Reangthai Thai Restaurant#20 of 790 Places to Eat in Tallahassee
Tripadvisor (255)$ - $$ | Asian, Thai2740 Capital Cir NE Ste B, Tallahassee, FL 32308-4108Read More »
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