There are some places - hotels & restaurants - that must be applauded when you travel. I write this blog to further the cause of excellent travel that does not require a second mortgage. Then, there are those places on the other side of town, or down the street that make such an impact that they must be praised in the manner of "We're Not Worthy!" from the film Wayne's World. Places that just knock your socks off. Here, in God's Country, the venerable mid-sized university town of Tallahassee, Florida, there are so many restaurants from cheap and delicious to amazingly delicious and worth every penny.
If you are a Tallahassean, you should go out to eat with friends and family. I promise you will not regret it. All you have to do is take a seat and eat great food. You can also order great food for pickup and/or delivery. The list of restaurants on today's post are listed only if we have actually enjoyed the food from each restaurant.
CHEAP & GOOD
Best place for delicious sandwiches, salads and soups. Reasonable prices with excellent service will ensure great food from their diverse menu with locations on Monroe Street, Capital Circle SE and Market Street. Just order Online and pick it up or eat in - HOPKINS EATERY.
We have pizza at least once a week. The pizza from this place never fails to make you feel good. With a great menu with every topping you can imagine, this place will fill you up and make you smile. Order Online and pick it up or have it delivered - BRICKARD PIZZERIA.
When you want a great breakfast, the best place to go is Uptown Cafe on Miccosukee Road. IMHO - This restaurant has the best omelet I have ever tasted. They also have a diverse menu for brunch or lunch. You can pick up or eat in. I recommend eating in. It has a nice environment and great service - UPTOWN CAFE.
If you're after some simply prepared tasty seafood, then head to The Wharf with two locations in our Capital City on Bannerman Road and Lagniappe Way just off Mahan (US 90). They have a diverse menu of seafood, salads and other delights. They even have Shrimp & Grits! Both locations have Pickup and Door Dash Delivery. You can order Online or at their place - WHARF CASUAL SEAFOOD.
GREAT FOOD WORTH EVERY PENNY!
First on this list is a very small, intimate Bistro on Miccosukee Road. Their menu includes an array of Italian, Seafood, Chicken, Filet Mignon and choices that will satisfy the most demanding pallet. They also have delicious Appetizers. This is a place for the perfect romantic dinner for two. Their wine offerings are excellent and diverse as well. Their dessertS include Tiramisu, Creme Brulee and a few other desirable choices. Great service with delicious food - MIMI'S TABLE BISTRO & WINE BAR.
For over 25 years, this funky restaurant has been serving great food. It has been listed as one of Florida's Top 400 Restaurants by Florida Trend Magazine. Even the New York Times calls it "A great little restaurant". As their web site says - "We serve Amazing Meals Funky and Eclectic". The menu has it all - great Seafood, Linguini, Shrimp, Italian Pasta and on and on. Great wine and deserts will compliment your choice of lunch or dinner. As they love to say - "Eat, Drink & Talk Loud, You're Among Friends". Great philosophy - KOOL BEANZ CAFE.
This innovative eatery has a Five Star rating on Trip Advisor. Small Plates, Salads, Large Plates, Wine and Desserts - All Good. This small, intimate place has great service and amazing food that includes, IMHO, the best Shrimp & Grits I have ever tasted. Located on East Lafayette Street about a mile from downtown I highly recommend reservations. They are always busy. It's not cheap but you will nor regret a single penny you spend for food this great - LUCILLA.
"Everything you see, I owe to pasta" - Sophia Loren. 'Nuff said. Pasta will accept virtually anything to make it taste great. Red sauce, white sauce, shrimp, sausage - it really doesn't matter. Great Italian food is the culinary equivalent of a beautiful woman like Sophia! LOL!! The first place I go to for great Italian is on the corner of North Monroe and East 5th Avenue. Bubble Bread, Lasagna, Shrimp Scampi are just a few examples of a long diverse list of great Italian dishes they serve - Enjoy - BELLA BELLA.
Another Italian Restaurant that all fans of great Italian must enjoy is located just inside the entrance to Killearn Lakes. Providing the "fine dining experience" for lovers of great Italian food from pizza to pasta it's all great. They offer indoor seating or alfresco dining on their patio. So, take your significant other and enjoy some great Italian food - Z BARDHI's ITALIAN CUISINE.
That's it for this week. Next week - more thoughts on cuisine in our fair city.
D.L.Stafford
“The secret of success in life is to
eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside” – Mark Twain
One of Florida’s top 400 restaurants…” Florida Trend Magazine.
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