This has become my go to lunch spot when I'm at work. I'm a big fan of this place. They have so…read moremany options on the menu and you really can't go wrong with any of them. On today I ordered the catfish tacos and collard greens with the turkey. The meal was great. The catfish was lightly fried and the sauce on it was amazing. I had my usual peach sweet tea to go with it. I would recommend this place to anyone.

I came to this place with my friend who currently lives in Tallahassee. It came highly recommended,…read moreand it did not disappoint. During Sunday brunch, we were seated quickly, even without reservations, even while it was very busy. There were lots of people ~ the venue is cute and quaint... my friend, however, was stuck on the paint chips and holes in the wall. The food was great. I got fried deviled eggs (yummy), fried catfish, red velvet waffles, eggs and corned beef hash. The catfish was extremely fresh. The red velvet cupcakes came with a cream cheese sauce that tasted more like Krispy Kreme donut glaze or just a sugary sauce. I wish it had more of a cream cheese flavor. I wasn't pleased with it. The corn beef hash was good. My friend got the chicken and pancakes. The chicken was delicious, perfectly fried. The customer service was great ~ warm, attentive, inviting, quick, and well managed to be so busy. Jordan, our server, was amazing! The ambience and crowd were nice, diverse. Unfortunately, the speaker wasn't working properly so initially it was incredibly, awkwardly quiet. When the speaker did start working, it sounded busted. Hope you enjoy if you ever go visit.

We visited Hayward House Bistro for brunch on FSU Parents Weekend, September 2025. That Sunday…read moremorning the wait list was in effect before the restaurant even opened. I managed to secure a nice table with not even a 25 minute wait thanks to a very courteous and professional manager (thank you, Steve!). At the table, everything was clean, shiny and the server was prompt despite a very busy morning. The crowd, obviously, seemed to be mostly college students and parents. I'm pretty sure during the week it's the Capitol Hill crowd. The food was tasty and really hit the spot. Coffees fresh brewed all around, of course. We started with the Breakfast Poutine for appetizer which was hearty and all enjoyed. For entrees, two Southern Benedict, the Waffle Flight, scrambled eggs and bacon. All the food was cooked to order, presented nicely and the taste exceeded expectations. Also, kudos to our Server, Jose. We'll likely visit again and enjoyed the meal. The ambience, flavors and service professionals were great. I should also mention parking in this area can be challenging so take that into consideration. Do make a reservation or arrive early!

We chose Hayward House to celebrate our son's graduation from Florida State University and made a…read more2:15 pm lunch reservation for 6 people because the ceremony was at 7 pm. We drove to Tallahassee that day, but unfortunately got caught in heavy traffic due to President Trump speaking in Sumter County near The Villages. As Soon as we realized we would not make our reservation, we called the restaurant to explain the unavoidable circumstances and asked if there was any way to move our reservation to another time that day. Initially, we were told no, so we canceled the reservation. Shortly afterwards, the restaurant called back and informed us we would be charged a cancellation fee of $ 150 - $ 25.00 per person. I completely understand having a cancellation policy, however, charging $ 25 per person for a lunch reservation during unavoidable traffic circumstances felt excessive and unreasonable, especially after we proactively called ahead. What was even more disappointing was the complete lack of flexibility or compassion during an important family milestone. I explained repeatedly that we were desperately trying not to miss our son's graduation celebration and were even worried about missing the ceremony itself because we were stuck in traffic. I asked about every possible alternative- a later dinner reservation, appetizers only, or even moving reservation to another day. Ever request was denied except for a 4 pm slot, which still was not realistic given the traffic situation. What upset me the most was not just the fee itself, but the unwillingness to work with us. A more customer focused approach could have been allowing the $ 150 to be applied toward a future visit. Because of this experience, my family will NEVER dine at Hayward House, and I would NOT recommend it to other FSU families celebrating special occasions.

Always a great time at Midtown Caboose!…read more The burgers are phenomenal. They have something for everyone. I ordered a burger off the speciality menu. Highly recommend the sweet potato fries! They are delicious. Parking lot out front which guess completely full so may have to find elsewhere to park. Server was very friendly and host was kind as well

This is probably one of my favorite burger spots in town now. Their sister location, Monks, closed…read moredown several years ago so this is now my go to. I came today with my wife and we had a pretty good time. I like my burgers spicy so I ordered the Mother of Dragons. It was very good. I always end up getting the tater tots because it reminds me of my childhood. Overall the meal was pretty good.

Best smash burger I have had since moving to the South East. Great and friendly service with…read morecasual atmosphere. Definitely going back when I want a burger!

This used to be a different eatery, so my guy was a bit disappointed that VooDoo Dogs wasnt open…read more That being said we were very open to trying Nelsons Burgers. I got a papa burger no mayo and it was almost too big to eat I did finally manage to eat most of it Service was excellent!

YUM! Love this brunch spot. It wasn't bad for a wait on a Saturday at 9am for game day weekend. The…read moreBenedict with the FGT was soooooo good!!! Def recommend for a good breakfast spot downtown.

Okay I'm writing this as I wait for my meal. There are 5 of us in the party. The 45 minutes wait to…read morebe seated was rough but understandable seeing its move in weekend for college. Once seated we waited just over 10 minutes to be waited on for our drink order. Cappuccino machine was "over heated" so we couldn't get that. The server did give us a heads up about a 30 minute kitchen wait time. Ordered a simple two egg breakfast with eggs, sausage, and breakfast potatoes. Sausage was missing from that order. Had to request drink refills twice before they arrived. Ordered a side of biscuits and gravy that never arrived. Overall the food was okay, definitely not worth the wait. The location was good. Ambiance was okay. I was expecting better based on past reviews. Just not impressed.

You absolutely have to try their BLT dip! Even though this is in college town, I've never had a bad…read moreexperience or food or drink from here.

Loved my experience at Madison social! My bartender was blonde female, Jackie! One day when I have…read morekids I would let Jackie marry every single one of them. She is truly an inspiration!

All good , except they took oysters off the menu . They have wonderful everything on the menu but…read moreno more oysters . Here in Tallahassee there is a contingency of people who will surely seek compensation $$? if they get sick on oysters . Very sad but true . Ambiance is always up beat and enjoyable

Had to spend a night in Tallahassee and was hungry...found Bird's directly across the street from…read moreour hotel and saw they had Grouper on the menu...had to go there for dinner. First off...if you have never had Grouper first please try...it is a delicious fish that can only be found in warm waters. The grouper here was fantastic...both wife and I had this...and were very happy!! This place is a bit dive-ish...but the food is great and so is the staff!

Had an amazing time. Went on Valentine's Day and sat at the bar. It was a great date night for us…read moreand I loved all the appetizers. A couple of regulars were sat next to us and told us to get the bruschetta oysters, which I'm sure the servers/bartenders will try to sell you on it. But honestly, just listen it's a great dish! The whipped feta was also great, but if I went again I'd get oyster bruschetta. The Wolverine was great, next time I'd love to try the hazelnut espresso martini.

I've dined in a number of upscale establishments in the country and Savour is one of the top ones…read moreI've been to. They excel in all categories ( ambiance, service, food, drinks, dessert, value). I always enjoy a nice meal here and bring out of town guests who are impressed as well. They actually have a happy hour, unlike other places in the same category. Fresh food and the owners' prescence shines here.