The food in Florida’s capital is as varied as the landscape. From down-home cuisine to award-winning fine dining, Tallahassee has it all. While there are ample restaurants to choose from, these are our top 19 must-eats. 

Au Péché Mignon French Pastry Shop

1415 Timberlane Rd, Ste. 109
(850) 668-5533

With the combination of art and talent, Au Péché Mignon's dedicated chefs present you with the most elegant collection of European confections available today. Operating for over 25 years, they use only the finest natural ingredients selected from all over the world so they can bring that quality directly to their customers. Founded on quality, expertise, and passion, Au Péché Mignon creates the finest array of handmade pastries, cakes, macarons, cookies, sandwiches, breads, pies, drinks, and chocolates imaginable.

Anything from Au Péché Mignon is purely "sinful".

Avenue Eat & Drink

115 East Park Avenue
(850) 224-0115

Avenue Eat & Drink seeks to inspire everyone from culinary novices to seasoned foodies. Their Southern-inspired menu evolves year-round with local produce, organic meats, and unique flavor creations. Avenue offers fresh appetizers, salads of local greens, and hand-crafted entrées. They also seek to tempt their visitors with home-made desserts, carefully selected wines, and innovative cocktails. 
 

Canopy Road Cafe

1913 North Monroe St
(850) 668-6600

Canopy Road Cafe has been a Tallahassee breakfast institution for just under a decade. They are a friendly modern diner that is a tribute to the American diner from days gone by. They specialize in traditional breakfast and lunch fare, with some fun and innovative twists that set them apart. Canopy Road Cafe uses top quality ingredients and cooks all orders from scratch. 

Cypress Restaurant

320 E Tennessee St
(850) 513-1100

A sophisticated Southern regional-style restaurant located in a casual, metropolitan setting, Cypress offers a creative menu of fresh, in-house preparations featuring chef-cut aged meats, local produce and fresh seafood. Locally owned and operated by a formally trained chef and his wife, together they seek to offer you the most exceptional dining experience available.
 

Gaines Street Pies

507 W Gaines St
(850) 765-9275

Gaines Street Pies was created by two local guys who wanted to create the best pizza in Tallahassee. Ingredient by ingredient and recipe by recipe we worked until they found the very best. Gaines Street Pies started by using fresh ingredients. They got rid of the freezer and microwave and made homemade meatballs, real sliced bacon, fresh made ranch and followed this model for every ingredient on their menu.
 

Georgio's fine food and spirits

2971 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 877-3211

Traditional Greek, Italian & American dishes, cocktails & wine served in a cozy, refined atmosphere.
 

Hopkins’ Eatery

1415 Market St
(850) 668-0311

Hopkins' Eatery offers a large variety of delicious hot and cold sandwiches, soups, salads, and sweets. They pride themselves on their fresh ingredients, friendly service, and creative, healthy specials. They offer many vegetarian items. They now serve three locations in Tallahassee.
 

Lofty Pursuits

1415 Timberlane Rd, Ste 410
(850) 521-0091

Old-fashioned soda fountain serving ice cream, milkshakes & candy, plus breakfast platters.
 

longhorn steakhouse

2400 N Monroe St
(850) 385-4028

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

Korean BBQ & More

2624 W Tennessee St
(850) 574-4151

An unassuming strip-mall spot serving traditional Korean barbecue in compact quarters. Korean BBQ and More offers a simple menu with 8 choices and a basic dining area with 5 tables for 4 and a few counter seats. While they may not boast a fancy dining area or any sort of ambiance, they definitely compensate in terms of flavor. 

Kool Beanz Cafe

921 Thomasville Rd
(850) 224-2466

Kool Beanz has established its own unique identity as a no-frills, easy-going restaurant with excellent food and service. It is known for being fun, quick and delicious. They don’t take reservations, but can accommodate large groups, and encourage everyone to eat, drink, and talk loudly. 

Outback Steakhouse

1820 Raymond Diehl Rd
(850) 385-1998

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

Shell Oyster Bar

114 Oakland Ave.
(850) 224-9919

An established old-school BYOB joint specializing in oysters, plus sandwiches & other seafood plates.

Siam Sushi

1700 N Monroe St (Lake Ella Publix Plaza)
(850) 391-9021

Strip-mall eatery serving Thai & Japanese fare, including a large sushi selection, in low-key digs.

Shula's 347 Grill

 415 North Monroe Street, Hotel Duval
(850) 224-6005

Former football coach Don Shula's sophisticated steakhouse chain serving aged beef & other classics.

 

Sonny's bbq

 3101 Dick Wilson Boulevard
850-878-1185

Established in 1968, Sonny's BBQ represents slow cooking in a fast-paced world. Baby back ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, half chicken, pulled chicken, smoked turkey and all the fixins including beans, slaw, and mac & cheese. 

Taco Republik

1122-8 Thomasville Rd
(850) 765-3314

Established taqueria known for using fresh ingredients. They serve everything from yucca fries to tostones. Taco Republik offers daily beer and wine specials and are open late Friday and Saturday nights. 

tour of Italy

3805 N Monroe St Unit 21, Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 629-8203

Authentic homemade Italian food made fresh daily, including pizza, subs, and more. Offer delivery, dine out and catering as well.

Wells Brothers Bar and Grill

1710 West Tharpe Street
(850) 942-6665

A large burger menu with design-your-own options are the lure at this light-filled, low-key eatery. Wells Brothers has received “Best Burger” honors in the FSView and Florida Flambeau Best of Tallahassee Awards for three years running.