Vacationing and eating go hand in hand. So it’s extremely important that when your away from home, you have the best dining experiences available. Tallahassee definitely has it’s fair share of diverse and delicious food options. But with so many to choose from the question most people want to now is, where are the best places to eat in Tallahassee.
After a few days in Tallahassee I think I have the answer. Here are my choices for the best places to eat in Tallahassee.
Best Places To Eat In Tallahassee
Zin an American Eatery
If there were only one food that I would tell you to eat while in Tallahassee it would be the lobster mac and cheese at Zin. This dish has the perfect combination of cheesy, salty goodness all mixed together. It’s Zinful. After you enjoy dinner at Zin, be sure to step just right next door for dessert at Sin. Sin is connected to Zin and serves a wide assortment of desserts. Fair warning though, these are huge portion sizes so be sure to save a little room. My recommendation is the carrot cake.
A La Provence
A La Provence is a Tallahassee favorite which offers French Classics and Euro-American cuisine. The restaurant features local farmed ingredients, all natural and organic meats and everything is freshly cooked to order. You might notice that the prices are a little high, but after you eat at Al La Provence will see why. The food is fresh and delicious, worth every penny.
Andrew’s Capital Grill & Bar
If you’re looking for good fun and great food, then Andrew’s Capital Grill & Bar is where you want to be. Located just an arm’s length from the capital you will frequently dine with politicians or even eat a burger named after one of them. They have a great selection of food options for lunch such as burgers, salads and sandwiches. I HIGHLY recommend the buffalo chicken dip as an appetizer. It is one of the best dips ever.
Backwoods Bistro
Pizza, pasta, chicken, steak and grouper. These are just a few of the selections you will find on the menu at Backwoods Bistro. This place is not only known for it’s great food, but on the weekends they have a live band playing in the bar area which you can hear throughout the restaurant. This is a great place to have dinner, a few drinks then listen to the band. And if you like a cocktail with your dinner, definitely order the Backwoods River Water. It may sound strange but the taste is anything but.
Wakulla Springs Lodge
Wakulla Springs Lodge Restaurant is located inside the lodge at Wakulla Springs National Park. It’s one of the most beautiful places in Tallahassee but also one of the best places to eat. I had the pleasure of visiting the restaurant for lunch and I am so glad I got to experience this little hidden gem. The food is fantastic and they cover a wide range of food options from salads and sandwiches to fried chicken and beef liver. If you find yourself dining at Wakulla Springs Lodge, then you must try the Fried Green Tomatoes. They are the epitome of what fried green tomatoes should be cooked like.
Uptown Café
Banana Bread French Toast. The best breakfast food ever invented and Uptown Cafe has it on their menu. This cute little cafe has been in Tallahassee for years and it’s well known for not only the banana bread french toast but also the smoked salmon. Uptown smokes their own salmon in house and it’s so popular that people can order a whole smoked salmon and have it shipped to their loved one’s on Father’s Day, Christmas and Thanksgiving. Tip: Like Uptown Cafe on Facebook and get a free pancake.
Hotel Duval’s Level 8 Lounge
Level 8 lounge isn’t a restaurant but more of an experience. Located on the 8th floor of the Hotel Duval, this trendy rooftop lounge is truly one of a kind. If you are looking for a place to unwind, have a few cocktails and delicious appetizers than Level 8 is the place. It’s the only rooftop lounge for miles and from the top you can get a birdseye view of the beautiful downtown Tallahassee. They have a great selection of cocktails, but if you aren’t sure which one to have just ask your waiter. They are more than happy to help you decide.
Lofty Pursuits
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit one of those old fashioned soda fountains that they use to have back in the early 1900’s? Well prepare to take a step back in time as you walk through the doors of Lofty Pursuits. This place is every kids dream with made from scratch ice cream, sundaes, soda, freezes and even candy! Some fun things you will find at Lofty Pursuits is a yo-yo museum, original Frisbie pie tin, and a working 1920’s pay phone. They also make handmade hard candy which you watch them make and even get a free sample. The process is amazing and something you won’t want to miss.
Tallahassee is such a fun place but also a delicious one. If you’re in town and looking for great place to eat, you won’t be disappointed. For more information on any of these restaurants plus many more, be sure to check out Visit Tallahassee online.