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    E & J 5 Buck BBQ

    4.0 (21 reviews)
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    Hair in Mac & Cheese.

    Found hair in the mac n cheese. I would stay away from this place, not very sanitary if you asked me.

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    Katherine F.

    Absolutely delicious & you can't beat the prices anywhere. The Pork was tender and juicy, the BBQ sauce was tangy and sweet, but not too tangy, and the sides were both tasty. I loved the baked beans, and I'm pretty picky on baked beans. The Banana Pudding was really good, too. Everything was so delicious and we will definitely be back for more!

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    Ordered a slab of ribs and got half of slab for $30, brought a slab of rib from here before and both boxes were full

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    They have a new location just down the road. Great BBQ and can't the price. I will come back every time I am in Tallahassee.

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    7 years ago

    Best BBQ in Tallahassee! Finally found delicious BBQ done the RIGHT way! And the sides were delicious too!

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    11 years ago

    Great ribs served by some super nice people. The bbq chicken was awesome. Glad I finally stopped in.

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    Il Lusso

    Il Lusso

    4.4
    (292 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    First time here and it was delicious. Stopped in right as they opened. Greeted by the courtesy…read morevalet, and seated quickly. The bread to start was incredible. Delicious, warm and flavorful. The filet, brussel sports and caccio Pepe were all amazing Don't forget to try the a Smokey woodford old fashioned too!

    I'd wanted to try IL Lusso for a long time. Finally decided to give it a whirl. Anticipating…read morehaving a steak (they're known for). My friend and I met at the restaurant and were shown to a table. We wanted something a little quieter so we were moved. A large party of 10 came and sat adjacent to us, so, we asked to move once more. Once settled, we were served bread and water, then ordered a cocktail. The bread was nice and crusty. The cocktails were as ordered. We ordered an appetizer to share - squid ink pasta with seafood and fra diablo sauce. Quite tasty! For entrees, the fish of the day was red snapper piccata. Q We both ordered the snapper with sides of carrots with a brown sugar pecan glaze and Brussels sprouts with a balsamic drizzle. Our entrees arrived. Traditional Piccata is floured then sautéed in butter/olive oil, drippings are made into a lemon butter sauce with capers and parsley. What was served was a breaded the fried piece of snapper with what looked like a thin lemon parsley white sauce to pour over it and some fried crispy capers. The fish was nice white flesh, a thick breading, slightly overcooked. The almost green parsley laden lemon sauce was mediocre. The The The capers would have been better warmed in the skillet and not fried. Side dishes - the carrots were a platter of multi colored sautéed or blanched. The brown sugar glaze was scant and there were a Few nuggets of glazed pecans. Not as described by our server. The sprouts were crispy and had a tasty balsamic glaze. I felt the dish was mediocre and wished I'd ordered a steak. For dessert, I ordered the spumoni ice cream. Nothing like traditional layered spumoni I've had in the past. This seemed to be chocolate ice cream with some nuts and chocolate bits in it. Cherries non existent. I never mind spending money if the food quality is commensurate to the price. Our bill came to $200 + $40 tip. Far below my expectations.

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    The Edison

    The Edison

    3.3
    (922 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Loved the vibe. Loved how it was a historic building. And the name Edison ties into the building's…read morehistory. We had crab cakes, roast beef sandwich, salmon, and shrimp and grits. The crab cakes were a generous portion and super tasty with fried green tomatoes. The sandwich with the au jus was yummy. Salmon was plain but clean eating and the shrimp and grits were good. The waiter was really nice and friendly.

    **Review: Solid Steak Dinner at The Edison**…read more I had a pleasant dinner at The Edison recently and walked away satisfied, especially with the food. Service was just okay--nothing terrible, but the appetizers definitely took longer than expected to come out. That said, our server was genuinely good: friendly, knowledgeable, and checked on us at the right moments without being overbearing. The appetizers were worth the wait. Both the fried green tomatoes and the crab appetizer were excellent--fresh, flavorful, and nicely executed. For the main course, the steak was spot-on: tender, well-seasoned, and cooked exactly as ordered. The potatoes that came with it were also really good--creamy and tasty without being heavy. We ended the meal with the bread pudding, and it was one of the best parts of the night. It was done perfectly: warm, moist, and full of rich, comforting flavor that didn't feel overly sweet. All in all, The Edison delivers on the food front. If you're after a reliable steak with some standout starters and a strong dessert, it's a solid choice. Ambiance was good, love the historic building. I'll definitely be back for the steak and bread pudding. Recommended!

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    Texas Roadhouse

    Texas Roadhouse

    3.3
    (247 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    It's actually kind of rare for chains like Texas Roadhouse to have this high of a rating on Yelp so…read moreI was hopeful when we decided to grab dinner here. It was extremely busy when we arrived so we decided to place a pickup order instead of dining in, thinking it would be quicker and easier. Unfortunately, our food still came out over 20 minutes later than the quoted time, which kind of defeated the purpose of ordering ahead but by that time we were starving and just happy to have some food in front of us. When we opened it up however, it was disappointing across the board. There was no sauce included at all, like not on the food itself and not packaged on the side. That meant everything was dry and pretty bland. I was actually kind of bewildered. We ended up going to another place nearby to grab some drinks so that we could choke down the dry food. Maybe it was just a fluke since this place has pretty good ratings or they we're just so overwhelmed that someone decided to leave the sauces off so that the food didn't get soggy and someone else forgot to put them in so that the food had flavor. Either way, this was a very disappointing meal.

    I love the food here. It's almost always classified as VERY GOOD! Today we sat at the bar and the…read morebartender, while very eager to please, showed his inexperience making drinks. That is all good and fine. I can understand the learning curve. I just think they were slightly understaffed because it took a while between checks to see if we needed anything. Again I'm pretty patient so that didn't bother me. What really was hard to handle was the temperature. It was suffocatingly hot! My date and I peels off everything we could but it was just too hot. We would have stayed longer and drank more but we couldn't. I'm sure it's just because the cold snap has everyone confused on what temperature it should be. 'Next time I anticipate a 5 start review!

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    Lucilla

    Lucilla

    4.6
    (266 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Not as familiar with restaurants in Tallahassee but this was a great find. Excellent service. Food…read morewas phenomenal. Had the paradise sangria and miso salmon. I subbed mashed potatoes and collard greens for my sides. Greens were spicy and not my cup of tea but the rest of it was excellent. Hidden gem! Must try.

    "Bubbles Sunday" at Lucilla. Chef Joseph has done it again. Perfect pairings of sparkling wines and…read moredelicious dishes. When I read the email announcing tonight's Chef's dinner, we couldn't resist. No one, and I mean NO ONE, can fry an oyster better than Chef. Perched atop a great classic--deviled egg with bacon bits--the oyster was tender with a light batter-fried coating. Chef's duckfat cornbread drizzled with just the right amount of avocado butter provided the perfect podium on which two blackened shrimp lightly dusted with a hint of subtle spices rested. If you know me, you know I don't like my food to hurt me, and this dish met my requirements with a whisper of, "Here I am." Now, my hubby doesn't like anything with coffee, so he was worried about the hickory smoked chicken with espresso molasses BBQ sauce. However, he admitted the sauce didn't have any hint of coffee and, in fact, it was a delicious complement to the chicken. As for the pancetta Mac 'n' Cheese, its creamy cheesiness balanced out the smokiness of the chicken. Chef Joseph often offers one of his Pot de Crème varieties to finish a meal. I always look forward to them. Tonight's Pineapple White Chocolate version was a perfect finish to a perfect dining experience. Sparkling wines and summer--the perfect pairing. Even more perfect when you are enjoying them with a fabulous meal at Lucilla.

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    347 Grille

    347 Grille

    3.6
    (197 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    We were looking for a last minute reservation at a steakhouse on a Friday evening for our group of…read more6 and this was the only place with available. We called to get the dress code and was advised that is pretty causal, but asked that people don't come in their pajamas (huh?!). Apparently since it's located in the hotel, guest come down in their pj's. This didn't discourage us... we were hungry after a day of running around. We were greeted immediately by valet upon pulling up in the parking lot and seated pretty quickly once inside: The service was spectacular! They were attentive and funny. (I love when someone can make me laugh). The drink I had was strong (I don't remember the name, but I like getting my dollars worth). I ordered the pork chop for my entrée. It was an average meal that you're get at a steakhouse and the prices was comparable and expected.

    2.5/5 stars. Believe the other reviews-- this place is underwhelming to say the least! It is not…read morethe fine dining it pretends to be. The ambiance is almost like an upscale bar, nothing too extravagant. Food/drinks: the cucumber breeze was really good. It reminds me of freshly pressed cucumber juice. I could not taste the alcohol at all; it was refreshing. We started with the crab cakes. The menu described them in a completely different way than they were presented-- the outside was very breaded, almost like a boudin ball, but not over-fried to where the crab was minimal. It was interesting, but not bad. As an entree I had the 14 oz. ribeye accompanied by shrimp and sides of a baked potato and asparagus. The shrimp were large and decently flavored, the baked potato was superb, and the asparagus was so charred, it was almost inedible. The steak....was mediocre at best! I've had a better steak at Longhorn. Service: our server was pleasant but not overly attentive. This wasn't an issue, though. Overall, I don't think I'll revisit unless I'm getting a cocktail only *shrugs*.

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    Shula's we meet again!
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    The Huntsman

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    4.5
    (130 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Heard about this place on a previous trip to Tallahassee and had to check it out while visiting for…read moreour daughter's orientation. I had recently heard that this place is a Michelin notable and now I know why. Don't be fooled by the nondescript, gray exterior, the inside is adorable and cozy. Valet is complementary which is a nice touch. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Service is incredibly quick from the time you order to when you receive your meal. Food was absolutely delicious. Hubby and I ordered a few appetizers as well as the chefs tasting menu and it did not disappoint. The appetizers we chose were the charred octopus and the fire roasted oysters. Both were wonderful but the octopus was a standout. For the tasting menu, it changes daily and is 4 courses with a dessert course to round out the meal. Ours happened to include: Sausage w olive tapenade, Filet w tomato and veggie chow chow (so tasty), Duck tostada w avocado crema, Elk filet w hasselback potatoes and asparagus (show stopper), and Orange rice pudding w pistachio cookie crumble which was such a nice, light way to end the meal. One thing to note: they automatically add 18% gratuity to your bill which is split between all front of house and back of house staff. Anything you leave above this will go directly to your waiter. There is a card they leave when they drop off the bill that explains this more eloquently than I am but I found it to be unique that they openly discuss it instead of adding it to the bill with no notice or explanation.

    I am in love with the culinary craftsmanship of this delightful restaurant. My friend and I got a…read moreplethora of dishes ~ fire grilled oysters , ceasar salad, antelope, steak and lobster, fries, asparagus, drinks... everything was prepared and cooked to perfection. The meat was delicate, buttery, tender... The customer service was great as well... very attentive. The ambiance was lovely. My only less than favorable was the blackberry margarita. There was no distinct flavor profile... it literally just tasted like sour mix. Wouldn't get that again; however, this is going into one of my favorite restaurants on the east coast !

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    Grouper Dish
    Grouper Dish
    Crop rotation (super delish!)

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    Crop rotation (super delish!)

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