The best restaurants in Tallahassee
54 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Munchies Pizza
RestaurantsMunchies Pizza nails both, serving legit Chicago-style deep dish and foldable New York-style pies, plus saucy wings when you want a little…
Munchies Pizza
RestaurantsSakura Japanese Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsWhen you need a midweek reset, Sakura Japanese Sushi & Grill delivers Tallahassee-tested freshness with classic rolls and comforting…
Sakura Japanese Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsBella Bella
RestaurantsBella Bella nails the cozy-Italian sweet spot with that bubbling gorgonzola garlic bread you dream about, pastas like Sicilian Lasagna and…
Bella Bella
RestaurantsCasa Grande Latin Fusion
RestaurantsCozy restaurant boasting a menu of Spanish and Cuban dishes plus cocktails.
Casa Grande Latin Fusion
RestaurantsMasa | Asian • Sushi
RestaurantsContemporary space with Eastern-accented decor serves Asian-fusion fare & sushi.
Masa | Asian • Sushi
RestaurantsOsaka Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsFamily-run establishment offering sushi & teppanyaki plus sake, wraps & bento boxes.
Osaka Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsKebabas | Mediterranean Grill
RestaurantsSteak, shrimp & chicken kebabs, plus wings & fries are served at this straightforward food truck.
Kebabas | Mediterranean Grill
RestaurantsThe Wilbury
RestaurantsRelaxed outpost featuring live bands, BBQ grub, bowling & a full bar with cocktails & beer.
The Wilbury
RestaurantsSiam Sushi
RestaurantsStrip-mall eatery serving Thai & Japanese fare, including a large sushi selection, in low-key digs.
Siam Sushi
RestaurantsNagoya Steakhouse and Sushi
RestaurantsJapanese steakhouse offering hibachi dinners, sushi, and other typical fare in casual surrounds.
Nagoya Steakhouse and Sushi
RestaurantsBumpa's Local 349
RestaurantsLaid-back spot for casual American eats, including burgers, sliders and wings.
Bumpa's Local 349
RestaurantsGaines Street Pies
RestaurantsChill pizzeria featuring craft brews & a menu that includes sandwiches, wraps & appetizers.
Gaines Street Pies
RestaurantsLiberty Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsComfortable hangout spotlighting elevated pub fare, unique bespoke cocktails & craft draft beer.
Liberty Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Tio Mexicano
RestaurantsStreet food spot serving a variety of tacos, burritos and other Mexican classics.
El Tio Mexicano
RestaurantsSavour
RestaurantsUpscale steak, seafood & cocktails turned out in an elegant restaurant with chandeliers & a bar.
Savour
RestaurantsBackwoods Crossing
RestaurantsContemporary restaurant crafting New American dishes from local ingredients, plus wine.
Backwoods Crossing
RestaurantsPineappétit
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving up island-inspired fare, such as pineapple bowls and rasta pasta.
Pineappétit
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsIl Lusso
RestaurantsAiry, upscale restaurant furnishing Italian-style meat & seafood mains, plus pasta & small plates.
Il Lusso
RestaurantsSmokin' Lo's BBQ
RestaurantsPopular eatery featuring ribs (sometimes smoked or with sweet sauce) as well as fried chicken, mullet and catfish.
Smokin' Lo's BBQ
RestaurantsIsabella's | Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsContemporary, brick-walled pizzeria serving Neapolitan-style pies, plus beer, wine & gelato.
Isabella's | Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsSonny's BBQ
RestaurantsLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
Sonny's BBQ
RestaurantsThe Huntsman - Tallahassee
RestaurantsNew American restaurant using locally foraged, hunted, and farmed ingredients for an inventive menu.
The Huntsman - Tallahassee
RestaurantsThis petite hybrid shop & bistro offers European-inspired cuisine with wine, craft beer & cheese.
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Tallahassee
RestaurantsLocal Italian chain serving stone-fired pizzas, plus pasta, entrees & subs, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Tallahassee
RestaurantsThe Edison - Restaurant Tallahassee
RestaurantsChic outpost in a former power station serving international fare, plus a deck & views of the park.
The Edison - Restaurant Tallahassee
RestaurantsTable 23
RestaurantsCasual haunt featuring Southern–style fare with a twist in a cozy ambiance with outside seating.
Table 23
RestaurantsTHE SV LOUNGE BAR AND RESTAURANT
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serving vegan dishes that include burgers, tacos and quesadillas.
THE SV LOUNGE BAR AND RESTAURANT
RestaurantsMISSION BBQ
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
MISSION BBQ
RestaurantsLittle Italy | Pizzeria & Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-owned haunt providing a selection of traditional Italian dishes in a comfortable atmosphere.
Little Italy | Pizzeria & Restaurant
RestaurantsParis Banh Mi - Tallahassee
RestaurantsChain store offering made-to-order Vietnamese- and French-inspired eats such as banh mi sandwiches, teas, coffee and desserts.
Paris Banh Mi - Tallahassee
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsKiku Japanese Fusion
RestaurantsCasual Japanese outpost for hibachi & sushi dishes served up in a moody, dark-wood setting.
Kiku Japanese Fusion
RestaurantsVillage Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsStrip-mall fixture offering New York–style pies, pasta & other Italian eats in a laid-back setting.
Village Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsMilano Pizza
RestaurantsNew York-style pizzas, fresh pastas, and other Italian fare served in a casual setting.
Milano Pizza
RestaurantsBlack Radish Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsPlant-based eatery for seasonal dishes like fried brussels sprouts, plus wine and cocktails.
Black Radish Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsMimi's Table
RestaurantsNeighborhood bistro and wine bar offering locally sourced fare in a stylish setting.
Mimi's Table
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsPhở 7
RestaurantsSeafood dishes plus pho, bahn mi and spring rolls served in a casual space.
Phở 7
RestaurantsZ Bardhi's Italian Cuisine
RestaurantsWhite-tablecloth Italian restaurant with outdoor seating offering many wines & specialty pizzas.
Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine
RestaurantsRiccardo's Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsQuaint strip-mall eatery for sandwiches on housemade bread, pizza & other Italian entrees.
Riccardo's Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsVeneBites
RestaurantsDown-home spot for arepas, empanadas & other Latin street food classics, with vegan options.
VeneBites
Restaurants4 Rivers Smokehouse
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain eatery featuring Texas-style BBQ, homestyle sides & sweet treats.
4 Rivers Smokehouse
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsPho Me Vietnamese Noodle Bar
RestaurantsUnfussy joint for casual Vietnamese grub, including pho, banh mi & spring rolls, plus French fries.
Pho Me Vietnamese Noodle Bar
RestaurantsMiller's Ale House
RestaurantsCasual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.
Miller's Ale House
RestaurantsGaines Street Pies
RestaurantsLofty, late-closing parlor serving creative pizza, Italian sandwiches & draft beer.
Gaines Street Pies
RestaurantsSage Restaurant
RestaurantsRefined New American fare with global influences is served in an elegant, understated room.
Sage Restaurant
RestaurantsJapanese fusion dishes & creative maki offered in airy, casual quarters with contemporary flair.
Kyoto Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering sushi, ramen, bento boxes and hibachi dishes, plus beer, sake, and wine.
Kyoto Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsMadison Social
RestaurantsClever pub fare served in cool, industrial digs with a covered patio, trivia nights & sports on TV.
Madison Social
RestaurantsTed's Montana Grill
RestaurantsOld West-style steakhouse chain known for its burgers & chops made from bison.
Ted's Montana Grill
RestaurantsA Town Wings
RestaurantsCasual spot for wings, plus fish and sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs offered in a variety of flavors.
A Town Wings
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
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