Farm to Table

Backwoods Crossing

Brothers Jesse and Tyler Rice brought something truly special to Tallahassee — a 4-acre working farm right on the restaurant property, complete with chickens, quail, rabbits, and beehives. What ends up on your plate is grown or raised steps away from your table. The menu changes with the seasons, so every visit feels like something new.

Must-try dishes: The Wild Boar Burger with bleu cheese on sourdough, the Hog in the Henhouse (cornmeal-crusted chicken stuffed with cheese), the Blue Crab Corn Bisque, and the Brie Apple Chicken Sandwich. Save room for the bread pudding. 🍞

📍 6725 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee

🕒 Mon–Thu 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM | Sun 11 AM–9 PM

📞 (850) 765-3753

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Fine Dining

Savour

Named OpenTable’s #1 Dining Destination in Northwest Florida and a Top 100 restaurant in the United States, Savour is Tallahassee’s definitive fine-dining experience. Chef Ashley Mayo’s contemporary Southern-American menu carries a French/Cajun influence and changes seasonally — built around hand-cut steaks, fresh local seafood, and locally sourced ingredients.

Must-try dishes: The Panko-Seared Gulf Catch, Gulf Coast Bouillabaisse, Steak Frites, Whipped Feta appetizer with BBQ/charbroiled shrimp, and the legendary Peanut Butter & Chocolate Ganache Pie. Always ask about the nightly chef special. 🥩

📍 115 E Park Ave, Downtown Tallahassee

🕒 Tue–Thu 5–9 PM | Fri–Sat 5–10 PM

🍹 Happy Hour: Tue–Sat 5–6 PM

📞 (850) 765-6966

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Cajun & Seafood

Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille

Good food, good times, and all the flavors of New Orleans — right here in Tallahassee since 1987. Harry’s brings the best of Cajun, Creole, and Southern cooking together in a lively downtown setting near FSU. Their famous complimentary fresh-baked mini-loaf of bread alone is worth the visit. 🥖

Must-try dishes: Blackened Redfish topped with crab meat with corn maque choux and Louisiana beurre blanc, the Honey Bourbon Salmon, Shrimp Étouffée, Red Beans & Rice, the Blue Crab Claw appetizer, and the Andouille-Crusted Grouper. 🦞

📍 301 S Bronough St, Downtown Tallahassee

🕒 Mon–Thu 11 AM–10 PM | Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM | Sun 11 AM–10 PM

📞 (850) 222-3976

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Southern Contemporary

Table 23

Set inside a charming Midtown home with a wraparound porch that is absolutely made for a breezy Tallahassee evening, Table 23 makes Southern hospitality feel completely effortless. The menu leans comforting yet polished — familiar Southern flavors elevated with real technique and thoughtful presentation.

Must-try dishes: The Fried Green Tomatoes, Skillet Cornbread, and shareable starters that disappear fast. Sunday Brunch is a Tallahassee institution. Daily happy hour and a porch table on a warm evening is as good as it gets. 🍷

📍 1215 Thomasville Rd, Midtown Tallahassee

🕒 Mon–Sat 4–9 PM | Sun Brunch 10 AM–2 PM

🍹 Happy Hour daily

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⭐ MICHELIN Guide Recommended

Black Radish

Black Radish was just named a 2026 MICHELIN Guide Recommended restaurant — part of Tallahassee’s first-ever MICHELIN recognition. 🌟 This intimate, chef-driven spot is where seasonal ingredients take center stage, local farms supply the kitchen daily, and the menu evolves constantly to showcase what’s best right now.

Must-try dishes: The handmade seasonal pasta, seared scallops, and whatever the kitchen is featuring from local farms that week. The natural wine list is a genuine highlight. No two visits are alike. 🌿

📍 1304 N Monroe St, Tallahassee

🕒 Tue–Thu 5–10 PM | Fri–Sat 5–11 PM

⚠️ No reservations — first come, first served

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Eclectic American

Kool Beanz Café

Kool Beanz is a Tallahassee institution in the truest sense. The menu changes every single day — scrawled on a chalkboard, reflecting whatever is fresh, inventive, and exciting that week. The walls are splashed in color, the kitchen is open, the vibe is festive, and the desserts from James Beard-nominated pastry chef Sylvia Gould are absolutely legendary. Come early — the most inventive dishes sell out fast. ☕

Must-try dishes: Cuban-Spiced Pork Chops with mango habanero salsa, Sake-Teriyaki Glazed Salmon with sesame roasted asparagus and wasabi mashed potatoes, Smoky Corn-Crab Cakes with cilantro-lime sauce, Grilled Octopus, and the legendary Vietnamese Coffee Baked Alaska. 🍮

📍 921 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee

🕒 Mon–Fri Lunch 11 AM–2:30 PM | Mon–Thu Dinner 5:30–9 PM | Fri–Sat Dinner 5:30–10 PM

📞 (850) 224-2466 | ⚠️ No reservations taken

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