Best Restaurants in Tallahassee
Sample tasty menu items from the restaurants in Florida's capital city
As summer turns to fall in Tallahassee, the best place to eat in town just might be the tailgating parties of Florida State Seminoles fans in the parking lot of Doak Campbell Stadium. But there's no need to crash someone's grill-fest to fill your tummy in the capital of Florida. Whether you're looking to eat like a college student or relax in a classy cafe, you've got some tasty options.
Chic Casual: Kool Beanz Cafe
The modern, funky atmosphere—both indoors and on the patio—coupled with a creative menu has earned the Kool Beanz Cafe many fans, and you won't have any trouble discovering why. Dishes with seasonal ingredients are rotated into the already exceptional menu, which brims with fresh variety to satisfy vegetarians and carnivores alike. You might find linguini tossed with crayfish and tasso ham, or cornmeal-fried oysters complemented with down-home cheddar cheese grits. Goat cheese croquettes become a lunch entree with arugula and roasted tomato sauce, and dinner may bring boneless duck with blueberry sauce and sweet tater fries.
Burger Bar: Wells Brothers
If you want to devour a great burger, bring a big appetite to conquer the equally big portions at this local favorite. The Wells Brothers Bar and Grill isn't fancy, featuring both indoor seating and a low-key shady outdoor patio. It's also easy on the wallet making it a good option for families with kids and colledge students alike.You can pick from a roster of specialty burgers including The Gator-Hater—an FSU fan's dream come true on sourdough with horseradish mayo—or build your own starting with beef, a garden burger or chicken breast. You'll also find salads, sandwiches, funnel cakes and cheesy bacon fries that don't skimp on the good stuff.
Brunchtime Best: Sage
Lauded as one of the best Florida brunches outside of Miami, Sage’s decadent brioche French toast with grilled Andouille sausage or Gulf blue crab cakes Benedict with a Creole kick won’t leave you hungry. The atmosphere is modern elegance with a patio that's perfect for a relaxing solo meal, a romantic date or a place to get together with friends. Starters range from deviled eggs all the way up to escargot, and some of the highlights on the palate-pleasing menu have been the steak frite, etoufee, quiche, General Tso's veal sweetbreads, and a tomatoes and pickled peaches salad. Daily lunch is also affordable at this eatery, but you'll have to splurge for dinner at Sage.
Massive Pizza: Momo's
A college town knows pizza, and Florida State University students know where they can get a giant slice of a delicious pie. Momo's prides itself on "slices as big as your head" and it's no exaggeration. There are two locations in Tallahassee, so you're never too far from a pizza fix. And you're not limited to cheese and pepperoni if you just want a giant slice; rather, all of the specialty pizzas on the menu come by the slice or whole, including the Asian vegetarian Kung Fu Pie or the Quesa-Momo Mexican variety with chicken, red onions, tomatoes and jalapenos. Other menu items include pesto goat cheese sticks, monster-sized calzones, fresh salads and lots of brews by the pint or pitcher.
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