This place is one of the very best restaurants I have experienced in my eastern travels. Check out the inventiveness of the menu and know that the chef delivers on each dish: beautifully presented with complex flavorings. All six dishes we got were great. If I have to name only one, it's the escargot! At first, I was nonplussed about the lack of cocktails, but got over that as soon our awesome waiter -- I think his name was Mark -- brought a tasty Japanese pale ale. read more

This is a Tallahassee treasure. Clusters and Hops is a consistent go to for our date nights. The service is personal and professional. Top-flight. The wines are excellent and there are a number of options for any price point. The food... The Chef is a talent, and it is his passion. He is constantly offering new and brilliant creations. It is mind blowing how he can blend so many vaired flavor profiles into a perfectly constructed dish. read more

Imagine this: you decide to try out a wine bar for their charcuterie! You arrive and the storefront looks like a ABC store. "Okay, you think, maybe this is a hole in the wall." You sit down with a dear friend and order their charcuterie board. $28 dollars for a two-person meat and cheese board. You wait in anticipation for your charcuterie to arrive while sipping on a $7 dollar bottle of sparkling water (which you learn later sells online for $1-$4). After not too long (thankfully), your waiter brings you the worst charcuterie board in Tallahassee. You need a numbered list to describe how bad it is. 1. There is barely any food on the board. 5 types of cheese, 3 types of meat, two types of crackers, three fruits, and olives. Sounds like a lot, right? Nope. Everything resembles remnants of cheese, meat, olives, and fruit leftovers salvaged from the can. 2. Each cheese offering is 3-4 "elementary school pizza party" slices, where about three of the slices equated to a single slice on a regular charcuterie board. You barely get enough cheese between two people to form an opinion on the cheese's taste, let alone be able to use the cheese knife provided to you. 3. When asking about the minuscule amount of cheese (just in case there was a hiccup in the kitchen), the waiter tells you that everything is measured out by weight. Also proceeds to tell you a story that other guests have also asked why there is so little cheese as a humorous anecdote. Also tells you about the best cheeses that are not on your board. 4. You receive similar tiny amounts of meat, crackers, and fruit, including one (n=1) bruised and small sliced strawberry, eight to ten (n=8-10) grapes on a stem, and two (n=2) wafer-thin slices of apple (both of which are dipped into the olives' juices contained in the plastic black condiment cup). 5. The crackers are not homemade. There're not enough crackers for the little bit of cheese you do get. One of the two cracker types is fried and tastes a bit like old oil. 6. All meats are fatty deli-type meats. Awful. 7. One of your cheeses and one of your meats are spicy with no warning or offered substitutes. 8. Your 8-10 grapes are noticeably squishy, bruised, and old-looking. When asked about them, the waiter tells you they look that way because they are "vine-ripened Tempranillo grapes." You (as in I) have had fresh Tempranillo grapes before. These are not Tempranillo grapes--they look like red grapes from your local grocery store. TLDR: Terrible charcuterie board for ants that costs you $28. You shamefully have to pay by QR code and leave hungry. If you want a delightful charcuterie experience, visit Hummingbird Wine Bar or Bar 1903. Both places have delicious charcuterie boards with larger portions and great prices. read more

We walked in and were immediately greeted by the sweetest hostess and seated at a high top table. The ambiance was perfection - I felt like I was in Italy! Beautiful wine bar and high tops throughout. We ordered the German cheese & cracker board - so impressive and filling! We ordered the truffle Mac & cheese with short ribs (known as "meat crack") because we had to try it. All of the flavors hit perfectly!!! We ordered a few glasses of wine and the Italian black cherry champagne Bellini. All so delicious and paired perfectly with our cheese board and mac meal. We may have found our new favorite spot! We didn't want to leave! read more

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This restaurant is very intimate and a hidden treasure in Tallahassee. Our waiter was very nice to suggest some tasty entrees such as the lamb chops. As it was my first time trying lamb, I am now a fan. The wine selections were good, even for individuals who are picky. Definitely have to come back again. read more

Clusters & Hops - One of the special entrees. Lamb chops with turmeric mashed potatoes and a little arugula salad with feta on top. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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My absolute favorite restaurant in Tallahassee of all time. The perfect date night restaurant when it comes to food, service and location.

Thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Food was great. Mini lobster roll appetizer...Caesar-like salad with pork belly "croutons"...all three entrees were amazing and the desserts were fantastic (can't go wrong with chocolate or cheesecake). Atmosphere was comfortable and cozy. read more

I'm hoping C&H remains a hidden jewel. If the word gets out, it would ruin everything! The experience you will have is amazingly well-versed servers, 5-star beautiful menu items, all completely unique to anything else locally. The anonymity is obviously intentional. If you don't accidentally see the window neon next to 5-Guys, you'll likely not know C&H exists. The current menu is dominated by seafood creations, duck, and more duck. A beautiful beef tenderloin is amazingly presented with a terrific adobo chocolate coffee crust. The server suggested a side of wild mushrooms that was the highlight of the meal. At $40 for a center cut filet, I was expecting something smaller than what was served. Finally, no to mention the restaurant ambiance would also be a faux pas. The decor is a recreation of an inviting, laid-back outdoor square, complete with awnings and a tree. C&H should be a destination spot, but don't spread the word. Let's keep this one our little secret. read more

Clusters & Hops - Dover Sole en Papillote - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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I finally got to try this spot! I'm bummed I never experienced the old location, but I believe the new location still has that great intimate feel, but is a little larger space. They do warn they are short-staffed so patience is appreciated. We definitely had to be. Our waiter Alyssa was working over time, but she did her best. I had the duck pot pie and it was delicious! A great flavor! I didn't read that it had mushrooms which is the only reason I didn't completely demolish it. My husband had the tuna and he very much enjoyed it. I also ordered a ginger beer but it had a lemon flavor with it that I didn't enjoy at all. For dessert we had a bread pudding and something else. Desserts were just OK. read more

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I'd been to this restaurant with my wife before but we'd never had their food to-go. We tried the angus steak sandwich on this visit. They served it deconstructed but I think that's because it was take out. It was very good. We don't eat much beef so take that with a grain of salt. I loved the sauce that came with the sandwich. It was very hearty. read more

Clusters & Hops - Black Angus panini - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

AMAZING!!! . We are moving to Tallahassee area next month and wanted to find a place where we could enjoy a nice glass of wine The place was beyond our expectations. I would highly recommend for a nice, relaxing,romantic evening. We were greeted very professionally and friendly our server was just as accommodating. His knowledge of both the foods and wines were very informative. We began our evening with a delicious bottle of Pinot Noir and two delicious appetizers - escargot and elk carpaccio. On to our delicious entrees. I had the best filet I have had I. A very long time and my husbands lamb was fall off the bone. We ended the night with a delicious cheesecake. We will definitely be back read more

Love Clusters& Hops! Set in a small plaza and a smaller dining venue is Clusters & Hops. In the restaurant is also a wine , cheese, crackers store! Personally I love whatever fish special they have. But what keeps us going is the Macaroni and Cheese! It is that good! Using truffle oil it is amazing. Also the cheese board pairs with a multitude of wines. This is a lovely place to take your loved one for a special treat. And take home special treats! Bon appétit read more

Had dinner here last night with a party of 6. The food was amazingly gorgeous & delicious, and service by Max was stellar. All around A++!! read more

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I'm ashamed I waited so long to come here what a gem we have in Tallahassee. First I'm a sucker for culinary excellence and that is what we have here. I came with two friends and sat at the bar. We ordered salad and appetizers and a bacon board. For the price we paid and the quality of food we received I was beyond impressed. I loved the selection of wine and the attention to detail on all the plates we saw come out the kitchen. You won't be disappointed I will be adding this to my rotation of weeknight dinner stops with the boyfriend. read more

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We came on Friday to celebrate a late Valentine's Day. I ordered the marinated duck breast and absolutely loved it! My partner ordered the wagyu sliders and enjoyed them, but they were on the smaller side. So we also ordered the "crack in a crock" which was delicious! We shared a slice of a the tiramisu as a dessert, the presentation was a little disappointing. The waiter tried his best to keep the slice upright, but when he set it on the table it fell to the side and a chunk of it fell on the table. A little disappointed by that. The ambiance was relaxing, I would definitely come again! read more

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Very much enjoyed my experience here. While their wine options are great, they also had a coffee blonde on draft that was surprisingly very good and got a couple rounds of, but it was pricey at $9 a glass. It was made locally though so made it worth it. The food was delicious as well. I highly recommend the quesadilla - very well done and the duck was nice and tender. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable - he was the one to suggest the coffee blonde since I usually prefer beer. Would definitely come back! read more

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Easily one of the best restaurants in Tallahassee. Food is amazing, along with an incredible (and well priced) wine list. Highly recommend the adobo crusted filet. Ambiance is very cool, makes me forget I'm in Tallahassee. Service is also fantastic! read more

Everything about our recent dinner at Cluster & Hops was beyond delicious! We started with a charcuterie which we all enjoyed - they were out of the German board but we were pleased with the meat & cheese board. My sister & BIL both got the seared tuna which I got a bite of & it was very good! My husband got the duck pot pie which he told me he was thinking about a few days later he liked it so much. I got their mushroom & cheese biscuit meal. Our drink choices were tasty & at the end I got a glass of Penfold's Grandfather port. Sooo good!! And to round out the meal we all shared a chocolate mousse. This will be a frequented dinner locale for us, for sure! read more

Clusters & Hops - Soooo good!!! - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Small wine bar in a strip mall between Five Guys and a Chinese chain restaurant. The tables are extremely small, but the interior is kind of cozy. Unfortunately, the food is only bad to ok and extremely overpriced. The charcuterie board was uninspired and the filet so hard that I could barely cut it. Not getting a decent knife didn't help. Two of us ordered "Tiramisu" that had nothing in common with real tiramisu and was way too sweet. read more

The service was excellent, as was the food! We also love the intimate ambiance and great wine selection.

One of the few nicer restaurants in Tallahassee that has always been consistent. We enjoy going a few times a month. The food uses quality ingredients, the wait staff is knowledgeable and courteous, and we are always happy with the food. read more

I wish I came here before they relocated! Had to try once before I leave the city though, since they won't reopen until after that. My boyfriend and I shared a cheese plate for 2, pate sampler, and wagyu sliders. Everything was delicious! The cheese plate had a variety of different types of cheeses but all of them were *just* different enough that they were unique and interesting but not offensive flavors at all! The wagyu sliders were amazing. They didn't feel greasy at all even though they were dripping down my hand. And the cheese complemented it perfectly. We will eat here again if we're ever in the city after they reopen read more

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I know I know, the decor is outdated. It's a little dark and awkward in here BUT Clusters and Hops never disappoints. Sure they could update the place but as long as they never change their love of and perfection for food and wine, I won't mind a bit. Fun fact, they also have lunch a few days a week. I didn't know and i had never been for lunch until today. Check out the amazing filet lunch I had for $13. The veggies on the side were perfect and not too heavy for a lunch at all. We also splurged for the cheese board because you cannot come here without getting cheese or wine or both. The service at lunch is just as wonderful as it is during dinner. I'll always be a fan of this place and hope you are too! read more

Clusters & Hops - Herb & Espresso Crusted Filet Mignon Medallions LUNCH portion - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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I tried clusters and hops for the first time yesterday, and I can't believe I waited so long to come here. My bf and I had a reservation at cypress for dinner, but wanted to get appetizers here. Tristan made it such an enjoyable experience we can't wait to go back and try more. I got a bourbon barrel aged Malbec that was out of this world and my bf got a Spanish Grenache that he loved! Tristan even gave us a tour of their vast wine and cheese selection, while also describing the wines perfectly. I am excited to explore more of their menu and wines! read more

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Dinner for 2, with two beers each, and well-prepared dishes including duck and ostrich, concluding with a shared dessert, came in at $90 including tip. Very reasonable for the quality of food and attentiveness of staff. It is a bit difficult to find the location, especially because the sign out front says "Wine and Cheese" and not the name of the restaurant. Parking is a challenge. The entrance of the restaurant is like walking into a bookstore or wine cellar, prior to reaching the dining room. Only a handful of tables, so it's quite intimate. Worth a visit. read more

This is Tallahassee's hidden gem. It is, hands down, my favorite restaurant. I have tried every entree on their menu at least once and they are all flawless. I have never gone and not been blown away. Their waiting staff is on a level of its own; classy, attentive, amiable, and just all together enjoyable to interact with. Ever since my first visit it has been my first recommendation whenever someone asks me where they should go whether it's a date, small party, or you're dining alone. Best restaurant in Tallahassee. To everyone at Clusters & Hops, bravo. I would hug you if it weren't weird. P.S. The Ostrich and Duck would my first pick if I had to choose a last meal. read more

Amazing food, great service, artful presentation. Great wines. Expect this in a bigger city, but don't let the location fool you. One of the best meals I have had this year. read more

Clusters & Hops - Beef medallions - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Guys, let's be honest. This is the best place in Tallahassee by far. In fact, as I drive through Monroe and I see a line outside Longhorn Steakhouse with a valet attendant directing traffic in the parking lot, it makes me think Tallahassee doesn't deserve this place at all. Holy f-Bomb. The dishes at Clusters and Hops are absolutely brilliant. Here you will find skillfully inventive takes on classic dishes. Aside from the food being brilliant, the wine selection is easily one of the best in the panhandle, if not the entire state. Lastly, the service is outstanding and the servers are super knowledgeable about the wine and dishes. I just moved to Tallahassee and I'm so thankful Clusters and Hops is here...a true gem. read more

If you're giving Clusters and Hops anything other than 5 stars I'm sorry but you're just... wrong. This place is absolutely amazing. The menu consists of dishes that leave you thinking "wait, am I in Tallahassee or France?". The wine selection is phenomenal and so reasonably priced I had a hard time leaving here without a few take home bottles. Then, as if extraordinary food and great wine selection weren't enough, the service is outstanding. As someone who has traveled around the world and enjoyed my fair share of Michelin starred restaurants, I can confidently say that Clusters and Hops is one of my favorite restaurants, ever. I'd say more but I'm afraid there won't be any tables the next time I visit (which will definitely be tomorrow?). read more

The new location is nice. Wine selection is a fraction of what it used to be. Many of their "wine by the glass" was out of stock. The truffle Mac n Cheese with braised short rib was average at best. Runny with no flavor except truffle and no real meat to speak of. There are much better places in town. read more

They are permanently closed!!!!! We have $150.00 wasted gift card. I'm not happy!! This is ridiculous.

Well, well, well. I have heard about cluster and hops from a friend for a few years and finally decided to try it. Let's just say to date this is my favorite little hidden gem. Now, usually before I make such a huge statement I wait and try it again before giving such accolades but I was very impressed. The wine we chose was just okay I believe it was a Malbec. The truffle Mac and cheese was The cheesiest and trufflest (yes, I made that up), party in your mouth mac n cheese I have had in some time. On our cheese board the Asiago and the caramel cheese is a must have. We ended up buying some to go home. The duck and ostrich was a daring try I was feeling adventurous this night. It was so moist, juicy and melt in your mouth flavor town. The only smallest ding is they don't do anything for your birthday. Not even a slice of cheese, but nonetheless still loved our experience and the bill was cheaper than many of the mediocre restaurants in town. We will definitely be back. read more

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This restaurant is more than beautiful food and seriously good wines - it is an an experience - the atmosphere is well planned and gorgeous and the staff is top notch. You will want to linger at the table and you will be planning when to come back at the end of the evening. The retail wine selection amazing. read more

Clusters and Hops is a must each time I'm in Tally! This is one of my top 2 or 3 favorite restaurants anywhere! I was pleased that the have Ky. Bourbon Ale...it was amazing but very strong. I was a bit buzzed after 2. The mac and cheese has always been the go to appetizer but I wanted to try something different so I got the eggplant lavosh. ..an excellent dish but I don't think it will replace the mac n cheese in my heart. I didn't think I would be able to do an entree justice so I got the warm goat cheese salad. ..always a great choice. I was leary of desserts here after and incident in which the dessert was topped with a store bought cookie. However, I now have a new reason to go to C and H...the maple, mocha and hazelnut creme Brule. Pair that with a cappuccino and it's the perfect ending to a GREAT meal. I sat at the bar and the service was friendly and helpful! read more

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Fabulous food, wine and cheese. Great services and nice new atmosphere. New location is lager and can accommodate multiple parties more than the previous shop. read more

We waited hours for our food... which we were told they were backed up. No big deal we thought initially as we weren't in a hurry. As time passed it became evident it was going to take a very long time, which we thought about leaving a couple times. We watched multiple tables walk out.. which should have been an indicator and left ourselves as well. We were also quite uncomfortable for some of the time we were waiting, as they had people at the bar very close to our table with their backsides eye level and crowding us... which this is due to the layout of the tables/bar and no fault of the other guests. The food finally came, unfortunately it was just bad and portions of it were very very burnt (it had been flipped outside down intentionally to hide it). We picked at what we were able to, mostly sharing just my steak (which was the only good part of the meal). We then sat and waited again for quite a to get our check... we had someone check on us because I think he could see our frustration and we expressed that we were ready for our check. Our waiter asked how it was and we pointed out we couldn't eat it either due to the food not being good (my husband was actually grossed out by his which has never happened before) or burnt, and he just basically was like oh sorry... my husband husband asked for a glass of wine or something to make up for things. We assumed with the hours it took, getting a replacement for the food wasn't an option. They didn't answered the request so when the waiter finally came back with the check, we asked again stating that it appeared that was not an option, and we were told as he mumbled walking away "no I'd have I pay for it". So we paid for our inedible and burnt items and went and got food elsewhere. Nothing like spending money on a relatively expensive meal and leaving hungry. We understand restaurants can have a bad night and we had enjoyed our meal before they moved locations. We were just so disappointed to see how completely unconcerned they were with their customers time or the quality of what they serve. This is one do the worse experiences we have ever had. We won't be back and I would imagine they lost more than us as customers tonight. read more

So Clusters and Hops may be my new favorite spot in Tallahassee. My boyfriend took me for my birthday on Wednesday night. It was pretty crowded, but we were able to get a table with no wait (they don't take reservations). The restaurant is dimly lit, which makes it a more intimate spot, perfect for a date. Our waiter was very friendly and offered recommendations on wine. We wanted something different, something we had never tried before. Clusters and Hops is the perfect place for this because they have such a large wine selection. In addition to the wines on the menu, you can also pick one from the shop for an addition charge. You can order by the bottle or glass. We ended up ordering a bottle of the Porrera Priorat, a Spanish wine, that the waiter said was his favorite. It was absolutely perfect, different than anything I had ever had before, but delicious. To eat, we decided to share a few small plates since everything sounded so tempting. We started with the Cheese & Sliced Meat for two which came with six different cheeses, three different meats, olives, grapes, apples, and three types of crackers. The cheese and meats were all delicious and paired well together, and with the wine. My favorite was the caramelized one. Although the cheese and meat platter was great, the other dishes are what stole the show! On special they were offering Kangaroo Sliders. I had never tried kangaroo before, so I couldn't resist ordering them. They came topped with foie gras, aioli (can't remember exactly what kind), caramelized onions, and goat cheese. It was love at first bite! The flavors all mixed together to make a mouthwatering little slider. I wish I could have this every day. Wow! Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, I tried the Baked Eggplant Lavosh. Another wow! The lavosh is a flat bread topped with artichoke, eggplant, bruschetta, parmesan, goat cheese, monterey- cheeder-jack, and white truffle oil. Phenomenal. With how good the dishes were, I think I will skip on the meat and cheese board next time. The cheese board was great, but something I could get anywhere. The other dishes were out of this world good, and I can not wait to see what else they have cooking. When I got home I could not stop raving to my roommates about how good my meal was, and how much I loved the experience overall. I can not wait to come back to try the rest of their menu! Highly recommend! read more

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My boyfriend and I enjoyed our meal here. I love that it's very oddly placed (in a small plaza with just a mattress store) and the front entrance is a wine store. It's really fun and feels exclusive/secret! It's got very few seats. That said, we waited quite a while and boyfriend was HANGRY. He bought some chocolate while we waited. And we did enjoy perusing the wines (where we picked ours out). Heads up though, they charge a cork fee. This confused my boyfriend on the bill so just remember this when you pay. We ordered focaccia to start due to boyfriend's level of hangry and were shocked as to how long it took. But Im pretty sure there's only two chefs in the kitchen. Makes sense. Just make sure you snack before you come if you're at that level of hunger. When it did arrive, however, it was phenomenal. It also came with a cute little salad. I got the portabella chicken and he got the filet mingon. Mine was pretty good, but I wasn't over the moon. I actually think his was better! For dessert we got the banana pudding which was stellar. I got a sherry which was just OK. I was a little disappointed with the level of cheese at this place. I know it's a wine place, but I did struggle trying to pick something that wasn't doused in it. So if you don't love cheese or it makes you a little sick, be aware. Overall our date night was pretty good. read more

Clusters & Hops - Cheese Shops Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

This was an awesome experience. Went there for dinner for my daughters graduation. We love Kool Beanz but lots of people have the same idea as us before we did so we quickly went to clusters and hops on my daughters advice, always trust a local-- I had the Elk capriccioso and we also had Dover sole and Ahi tuna all of which were out of this world. If you're gonna go to Tallahassee one time this place is on the list read more

Exceeded expectations. I'm visiting from out of town, consider myself a foodie, and well traveled... The food was exceptional! Highly recommended! read more

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