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    Bowden's

    2.9 (62 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jordan H.

    This sports bar is very well decorated with plenty of seating indoor and outdoor, it was lacks in the food area. While the menu is expansive, the flavor isn't really there. I ordered one of the chicken wraps, and it was just drowned in dressing. I probably wouldn't eat here again, but I would definitely grab drinks and watch a game.

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    Scott L.

    Great service, nice drink selection and beers. Kitchen is a little slow but the burger was great. Tons of TVs so great spot for games. Tons of tables and a big patio. Good addition to the area

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    Mary S.

    The waffle fries are amazing. The burger was huge and very juicy. I would recommend that with some wings as an app. The service was great, constantly checking in on us to make sure our drink was full and we had everything we needed. The atmosphere is lively and a fun place to stop into. Recommend it on a night they are hosting Inside FSU Football.

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    Randall E.

    Went during lunch, got seated quickly, Cole was great server and was very attentive and helpful! Food was mid but tasty and drinks were strong which we liked ! Overall good experience and would go back !

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    2 years ago

    Laney was so amazing such a good server!! Loved her so much!! She is so sweet! Took such great care of us!!

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    This place is straight up da bomb John blessed me with premier class service couldn't be any better

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    Great set up on a cool night. Had a few very good cocktails and waffle fries with Gorgonzola that were awesome.

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    The food was very average nothing particularly special about it. Service was also very slow

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    4.6
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    5.6 mi
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    Limited edition Vanilla Hazelnut Chamber Goat Coffee Blonde Ale... A+…read more Biscuits and gravy... A+.

    I don't do these often, so when I do, there must be a reason. I've dropped 5 star reviews without…read morecommenting. If I get amazing service I find the on duty manager and tell them immediately so they can feel good about their team. I've spent over 40yrs in the hospitality industry along with wine, beer & spirits distribution. I've run restaurants and nightclubs as well as working for a national chain as a corporate front of the house trainer. I try to always eat local, drink local beer and independent coffee shops. With that being said, I feel I'm qualified to leave this review. I went in there on Father's Day with my family, all adults and one young child. We arrived just as one of the FIFA matches just started, so I know these time quotes are accurate. We watched multiple servers, managers (I'm guessing based on what they were doing) & server assistants. We sat for a good 15 minutes before we had to stop someone, because one of the people was getting hot, and needed some water. It wasn't until after that, we were given menu's and asked what we would like to drink. That took almost 15-18 minutes until those arrived. They were not complicated, Diet Coke a house special drink and their flagship beer. Once the other 3 people joined us, we ordered food and another round. Again, that took 15+ minutes to get that . Albeit they were busy, full house, but it appeared that they ample personal to accommodate the guests. We came specifically for the Chicago Hot Dogs, because they have all the proper ingredients. But, when we ordered... they were out. Then when another sandwich s was ordered, we were told they were out of fries. My pregnant daughter was craving one of their signature doughnuts... they were out. And when I mean out, all signature donuts were outThen there was another side dish that was out, but at this point we were glazing over the menu again. Once food came, it was delicious. The beer and drinks were 5 star, all the way. The last disappointment was when we were ready to check out, our server was nowhere to be found. We waited expecting her to check on us, considering I had ordered one last beer (another 15 minutes went by, and she had to come back to confirm my order). This is in no way a complaint but should be taken as a possible retraining opportunity, or at the absolute least, a good pre-shift discussion on service steps. I tipped well above the normal (30%), because I know how hard things can be. Any other person would have tipped 10% or less. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

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    4.4
    (18 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Nice ambiance and really good food. Was there to visit a relative who was staying at the hotel but…read morethe food is good enough that we'll go back soon.

    R&R at Hotel Indigo in Tallahassee, FL…read more Stayed a couple nights at Hotel Indigo on a work trip and naturally ended up at R&R more than once because: location, location, location. Easy access plus a bar meant repeat visits. Let's start with the GOODS the drinks! I stopped in to the bar multiple times and the cocktails are where they shined for me. Ryan the bartender - WOW next level. Superb! Knows his stuff, and made every drink a hit for me. My top pick? The Juju, hands down my favorite. But I also got a sneak peek of a new drink coming to their seasonal menu called the Lily Pad, and OMG mmmmmm. So good. Bright, refreshing, well-balanced. Totally check out my photos for that one. Now... about breakfast. It's a No for me. Enough. I had the Nashville Honey Chicken Biscuits and they are a FAIL, a No. Dry, sad, biscuits with fried frozen chicken nugget in it and not worth $16. It's an embarrassment to the establishment. The Cortado, also a miss!... but it was coffee and I needed to get going to work. R&R, please rethink breakfast: 100% did not meet the price point. Skip breakfast or walk across the street, there's a bagel shop. The hotel indigo is really cute and I'll probably write a review about that on a separate, the place is overall cute, but there's very limited food places around the hotel. So in conclusion, I will give you an extra star for the convenience and the bar. After my experience for breakfast, I did not care to come here for food at all anymore. Expensive cheap food. Just because they're helped by a great bar and a beautiful hotel and a great location..

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    3.3 mi

    Tallahassee is no stranger to fried chicken joints, and Slim Chickens slides right into that…read morecrowded lineup with ease. While it may not reinvent the wheel, it delivers on what matters: tasty chicken, fast service, and a decent overall value--at least as far as today's quick-serve prices go. I grabbed the kids meal (yep, no shame), which came with 2 tenders, fries, and a drink for about $6-$7. Surprisingly, it was just the right amount of food, especially given how pricey fast food is getting lately. The chicken had a satisfying batter--crispy but not greasy--and their Cajun ranch sauce was a standout. Fries were just okay, nothing to write home about, but they did the job. The staff were kind and efficient, staying low-key even while the place was packed. The dining area was busy, but the drive-thru was clearly the main event. If you're looking for a quieter experience, dining in might actually be your better bet. Despite the name "Slim Chickens," don't come here expecting a bunch of healthy options--it's more in the Zaxby's, Guthrie's, or Chick-fil-A realm: comforting, fried, and familiar. All in all, it's another solid option for fried chicken in a town that definitely doesn't need another, but I'm not complaining. Just hoping my wallet can keep up if I keep eating out like this.

    Awesome Lunch For…read more$11.49 I had a very delicious lunch from Slim Chickens #2 located at 2329 Apalachee Parkway in Tallahassee. I've been driving by this restaurant for the last 6 months, but today I decided to give them a try for lunch and I'm glad I did. The parking lot was cleaned with ample parking and the outside of the building, including the outdoor dining area, was very clean. The beautiful well-designed lobby, including the front counter and self-serve fountain drink area, was also clean. Not a sports bar, but there's several TVs positioned in the lobby for entertainment while dining enjoying your meal. Customer service was awesome and placing my order was a breeze with a well-positioned menu that was easy to read and understand. The wait time to receive my order was about 3 - 5 minutes. I ordered the new 10 Piece Tender Bites Meal with fries, Texas toast, and a drink served with my choice of two house dipping sauces: barbeque sauce and honey mustard sauce. Everything was fresh, cooked to perfection, and served hot. The chicken, which was large for bites was tender, moist, juicy and had great flavor. The toast and fries were also hot and very good. I'm used to dining at Chick fil A when I want nuggets or tenders, but I may have a found my new dining option while working in Tallahassee.

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    Zingales Billiards & Sports Bar

    Zingales Billiards & Sports Bar

    4.1
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    2.0 mi
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    Gave this place a try during the college football kickoff weekend...Tex vs Ohio. This place is…read morelocated in a strip mall so there's plenty of parking. This place is pretty large inside. There are lots of pool tables; some are coin-op and others you rent. Depending on which table you're playing at, you might not be close to a TV monitor. There are a number of big screens inside, but nearly enough that they should be calling themselves a sports bar in my opinion. The bar is OK and the staff were pleasent enough. I tried their deep friend mushrooms. They were actually pretty good! But heads up. This place charges a mandatory gratuity of 18% on all orders with the exception of visitors coming in early M-Th. Add that on top of already high prices and you're in pretty deep. Advice: in Florida (and most states), paying mandatory gratuity charges are not actually required (or legal) and they cannot force you to pay it. If you're dissatisfied with your service, you can line out the mandatory gratuity and put in whatever you feel is appropriate. However, I've also heard that it may be legal as long as it is posted...which it was. I would have rated another star higher had it not been for the mandatory gratuity...which is the highest I've ever run into in my travels. As a single traveler, I don't feel the overall price was reasonable. So I won't be back.

    Customer beware. This restaurant did an unauthorized charge to my daughter's credit card. When my…read moredaughter spoke with the owner he admitted they do charge cards additional money without the card owner's signature or permission. Searching Google Reviews I found customers who complained of the same. My daughter, who was visiting Tallahassee, went to eat at Zingales with her sister and cousin. Two women who were present at a paint with a twist event they had just attended asked if they could accompany them to the restaurant. The waiter was aware there would be 3 separate checks. My daughter and her sister had their item on 1 receipt. My daughter's cousin had her receipt and the 2 women shared 1 receipt. My daughter used her credit card to pay her bill which was $17. Her signature on the receipt should've ended the transaction between my daughter and Zingales. She later learned her card was charged $127 because the 2 women they had just met left out without paying their bill. She was told by the owner of Zingales this is their policy to charge any card used at the table even when they are not authorized to do so. Even if each party at a table has separate receipts. This is a blatant disregard for the Electronic Fund Transfer Act. A federal law which says a business Cannot take more money than what is authorized. In his response to my review the owner takes no responsibility for his illegal act. Instead he tries to justify it by fabricating a false narrative to sully my daughter's character. The facts are my daughter was visiting Tallahassee. Neither she, her sister or her cousin had any contact or knowledge of these 2 women before meeting them a short time before at a paint with a twist event. The meals at the table WERE NOT SHARED. The 2 women ordered shots for the table which you applied to their bill.

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