Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near Tallahassee, Florida

Darlene Hazamy A great restaurant that is within walking distance of several hotels in the downtown area. Had the best calamari ever, the staff were professional and well versed with the menu and the details in the presentation of the food was amazing! Highly recommend if in the area.

Liyahh Duhh Tonight , my entire staff sat inside and the service was amazing ! Our servers greeted us swiftly and asked out drink orders ; which also came out pretty fast! Shortly after, our food orders were taken ! The waitress ensured she kept up with our large party as more arrived . The waitress was kind and swift . Management was also great ! The food was hot, fresh and tasty !! Thank you Island Co for a swift and yummy night !

E L One of the best restaurants in Tallahassee. I love the aesthetics of the place, esp. how they have wood booths that provide more privacy than most restaurant booths. It makes the experience there much more intimate. I also loved the long bar they have and the color pattern of tile on the floor. It gave the place the feel of a building that has been there for over a hundred years. Most restaurants will start off with bread on the table. At Teds, they do something more unique. They provide you with sliced cucumbers that seem to have been soaked in salt water. My wife loved them, I didnt. But apparently its a thing here. We started off with the bison nachos, which were excellent. For my entree, I had their bison brisket with kale salad. It was delicious. The service was great as well. This place can be a pain to get into if you are traveling south on Capital Circle (US-319) and trying to make a left turn. When traffic is busy, you may have to wait a very long time to make the left turn to Village Green Way. Instead, make a left from Capital Circle to Raymond Diehl Rd, then a right at Village Green Way. Using a traffic light to make that left turn can really save you during busy traffic times.

Kristi Buczek We found this spot when driving through Tallahassee and so glad we did. Next drive though we will stop by again for sure. The outside is a bit rustic and might seem a little confusing when first pulling up to the gravel parking and some open gardening. However when you get inside it is very garden/farm comfy. The decode is clean and welcoming the dining room is lovely. The staff are super friendly, efficient, and quick to respond. We ordered the crayfish bites app, kids chicken tenders, truffle & tuna sandwich and the crab cake stack. All were absolutely delightful! The chicken was cooked well and was wonderfully crispy. The crab bisque is very light and refreshing for a bisque. The tuna sandwich was quite large and very filling. The crab cakes did not come with a traditional salad but the meal was very filling and flavorful. We really enjoyed our lunch.

Victoria Kilbane-Moll We’ve been on the hunt for the best food in Tallahassee, and I’d have to say that this dinner menu was delicious! They say that The Huntsman is some of Tallahassee’s best, but after trying the menu here, I’d say it’s so much better (and for way cheaper). The food was creative and innovative - pickled watermelon paired with Brussels sprouts, sweet tea brine, and miso in the Cesar salad - it’s been a while since I’ve had something as interesting. Shout out to Mackenzie for answering all my questions and being so attentive. I can’t wait to see what’s in next season!

Christopher Peterson Diverse and creative menu—everything our family ordered was a banger. I enjoyed the Liberty Bell (burger meets Philly cheesesteak). The onions and peppers were sautéed with just the right amount of crunch still intact. The combination of meats was savory and delicious, though it could have used double the cheese. I got a side of maple walnut dressing for the sweet potatoes, and it was one of the best flavor combinations I’ve had in a while. Highly recommend it to elevate your meal. My wife started with the crab rangoon, which came out quickly as fried puffs of perfection. The accompanying jam had a little heat that perfectly complemented the sweetness. My wife raved about the monkey cristo - sweet, savory, and toasted to perfection. She had it with the strawberry jam but the blueberry is also an amazing choice. The kids devoured the caramelized apples and drank the sauce directly from the bowl. The grilled cheese was solid. The menu is filled with such a diverse lineup that if I were a local, I’d want to explore every item.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Sahvanna Myself & my partner had a great first time eating here. We had the PEPPER JACK BOUDIN for the appetizer they are delicious you get 6 of them & dipping sauce. I got the BLACKENED CHICKEN ALFREDO it was yummy but I would personally add more seasoning or flavor to the pasta. I would get it again. My partner got the CAJUNDILLAS they were delicious I will probably get those when we go back. We also go the DOUGHNUT BREAD PUDDING which was delicious as well. Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant if you’re in the area. Our server was also attentive & friendly.

Kristie Ang You know a place is good when you’re already looking forward to your next visit before you’ve even walked out the door. Kool Beanz Café never disappoints. Hands down my favorite place to eat in Tallahassee. The atmosphere is casual, fun, and welcoming. The portions are generous, the food is packed with flavor, and the service is warm, attentive, and friendly, which immediately makes you feel right at home. One of the things I love most is that the menu constantly changes so there’s always something new to try and fall in love with. Every visit feels fresh, yet the quality is consistently incredible. On our most recent visit, there were so many tempting options on the menu that picking just one was nearly impossible. We ended up ordering several dishes and finished the night with dessert. Every single bite was fantastic.

Steven Jean-Baptiste It’s a small bar, but the people in there are super cool and very friendly. It’s a little bit on the weird side, but we all are a little weird on the inside. Love this place. P.S please don’t forget to try the oysters.

David Hertzler Red beans and rice with the spicy sausage is awesome as is everything else weve tried. Patio dining is dog friendly and well shaded. Every server we have had has been very attentive and helpful. The Voodoo sauce on the Voodoo Shrimp was so good, we asked if they sold it, waitress went to the kitchen and filled a bottle for us. Its not inexpensive, but it is unique delicious food that you cant get in just any restaurant.

Megan Weigel If you’re in town and looking for some good food you gotta try Table 23. Perkins was the best! Very friendly and attentive. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was just as good. The covered deck had fans and was nice even on a hot June afternoon.

Kyrie This was me and my familys first time in Tallahassee. We came for a tour of Florida State University. We hadnt had dinner one night and stumbled upon this quaint restaurant. I am going to say this loud and clear; THIS RESTAURANT IS AMAZING. I personally had a Chicken Tender specialty dinner and it was the best chicken tenders Ive had in a while. It was crispy, yet moist chicken. Seriously, amazing. The French fries were great as well and the "Fancy Ketchup" definitely lives up to its name. We also order Grilled Red Snapper and the Catfish Fillet. The snapper was perfectly seasoned and my mom practically melted when eating it. To die for. The catfish was fantastic as well and reminded my dad about his grandma, who used to own her own restaurants. Seriously fantastic. We also had a delicious sample of the ranch, which is absolutely worth a try. That ranch is definitely homemade. And Wendy, our server was so sweet and welcoming. She always wore a smile. Wendy is such an amazing server. Highly recommend her! We could also see the chefs through a small opening that leads to the kitchen. While watching them, you can see that they love what they are doing. Before I end this long review, I want to remind you that we came in literally 30 minutes before closing. Yet they still gave us a fantastic experience. If you have time, stop by and enjoy! You wont regret it. I guarantee it.

Jeff H This review is from 11-20-25. I would absolutely recommend this place to everyone. I have been working here in Tallahassee for 3 days and wish I could have eaten here all 3 nights. The food and atmosphere were fantastic. The bartenders were excellent. I believe they were Gracie and Leon. Great customer service. I ordered the churrasco steak tacos. Some of the best tacos I’ve had. The onion rings were amazing also. Definitely recommend. Looking forward to eating here next time I’m in town for work!!!! Great job everybody!!

Don F Wow, came in tonight 07/11/25, had the Stuffed Grouper, what an excellent meal, the crab stuffing was amazing, the manager Shawn was awesome and made my niight. Tha k you Tally Fish House, keep up the amazing work...Some of the best food Ive had in a long time. If you dont eat here youre missing out.