Love their Cole slaw with dill! The burger was delicious according to my dining companion. He also…read moreenjoyed the onion rings. My stuffed flounder was small but good. And the appetizer of the Thai shrimp was very good.

Food was really good to Great depending on what you ordered…read more Service was top notch Great view of the River and awesome at sunset. The salmon was a small portion and not much flavor but not bad. Stuffed folder was awesome but again small portions. Firecracker shrimp was Great and a good portion Overall good experience and worth the trip back.

Great Cuban food. Very nice open venue. Would recommend for anyone looking for a nice place to have…read morea drink and some good food.

This Miami-born and raised Cuban girl visited her friends in Tally and they (formerly Miamians as…read morewell) said: "We are going to a Cuban dive bar tonight". Uh. Ok. ? When they told me the name, and I recognized it from the drive up (I was like: What is that place? Does anyone go there?), I was quite skeptical. Well, I'm not sure how Tommy and his wife pulled it off, but this is my new favorite place when we visit our friends. Excellent Cuban food (you don't have to like or know Latin food to enjoy it...think of it as very savory bar food)...those appetizers from the glass case (if you're from Miami, you know what I mean) could hold their own: excellent empanadas, croquetas, and papas rellenas. Super yummy steak sandwiches, cold beer, great bartender (Sage, I believe?) and the owner Tommy and his wife came over and talked to us for a while. (If he has not yet added the media noche egg rolls to the menu, ask him about them!!!). The vibe is still Tallahassee country....cool local vibe, great and kitschy decor...what a great f'in fusion. Hope this place becomes a local staple...not only for my friends, who live down the road, but for us, who visit often!!

Last night we ate at Little Paris to celebrate my brother's graduation, and unfortunately it was a…read moremajor letdown. Given that it was graduation weekend, we tried to give them some grace--but by the time we left, we were still hungry and pretty frustrated. After being seated, it took over 15 minutes for our server to take our drink order. She did mention she needed a few minutes, but 15+ felt excessive. Our appetizers even came out before my parents' wine arrived. We ordered the lamb meatballs and deviled eggs--both were just okay, but overall lacked flavor. Our apps arrived around 7:45 PM, and we placed our entrées shortly after. During the long gap between apps and dinner, we witnessed a few tense interactions between the host who seated us and our server. The host came across as very abrupt and rude, and honestly, we felt for our server in that moment. Our entrées didn't arrive until around 9 PM. While our server stopped by a few times to apologize and say the food would be out soon, we noticed multiple tables who were seated after us receiving their meals first--which was frustrating, especially as we were getting really hungry. We were close to leaving when our food finally arrived. The French onion soup had virtually no flavor--it was so disappointing I didn't eat it. I mentioned it to the server, and while she apologized, it wasn't removed from the bill despite clearly being untouched. The risotto was fine but again lacked flavor. The only somewhat enjoyable dish was my brother's chicken pesto, but even that came out room temperature. Overall, it was a disappointing experience--especially for what was supposed to be a celebratory dinner.

Wound up here after another restaurant was closed for the week. We ordered the lamb meatballs as an…read moreappetizer. They were very disappointing and lacking in flavor. Because of this, I wasn't inspired to try the rack of lamb as well. I ordered a Caesar salad. It looked delicious, but I also found it to be fair to middling- especially since it had homemade anchovy dressing. I was expecting way more flavor. My friend got the tenderloin and enjoyed his meal more. I really enjoyed his green beans, enough to order my own side. The fries were good as well. The service was fine. All in all, I don't think I would go here again.

Food was very good but customer service was lacking. Took a while to be greeted with menu, slow…read moreinbetween check in's. Super slow check in for bill. My youngest and I ordered the following: Salmon Hash- 10/10 even though the salmon was a little overcooked everything was still very good. Nice flavor profile. Highly recommend. Bagel w/ cream cheese: 10/10 "best bagel ever" 2 eggs: 8/10 "pretty good" Bradley's sausage: 5/10 "tasted weird"

Took my mother and wife out for brunch recently, and I can confidently say this place is one of the…read morebest local spots for breakfast and brunch. Everything we ordered, from the massive Uptown pancake to the perfectly cooked sunny side up eggs, was absolutely delicious. The service was quick, friendly, and attentive, which made the experience even better. What really stood out was how accommodating the staff were with my mother's food allergies. They took extra care to make sure everything was safe for her, which we really appreciated. We chose to sit out on the patio, which was nice overall. The repetitive sound of the pedestrian crossing signal nearby did get a bit annoying after a while, but that minor detail didn't take away from an otherwise fantastic brunch outing. Highly recommend!

The cheese curds app with ranch and pizza sauce on the side was tasty…read more The salmon dinner was on special, so I tried it with grits and creamed corn. The salmon was superb, perfectly seasoned and buttered. The corn was clearly creamed in house because it looked unusual, but tasted perfect. Even the unexpected hushpuppies were A-1. DW opted for the cheesesteak sandwich. A bit too much of the shaved steak was gristle (which went home for the dog), and the roll was not robust enough to handle the contents well, but the remainder of the experience was OK. The drinks were huge and refreshing. The service was prompt and cheerful. I'd surely come back when I'm in the Chatahoochie area, and so would DW (but she wouldn't order a sandwich).

Really good food! Happy tummy! I had the smoked pork chops dinner with a perfectly prepared sweet…read morepotato and their homemade coleslaw. Everything was delicious. A little bit of a wait for dinner to come out but worth it!. Good service also.

Was there at the right time...the Lamb Meatballs just came out and were hot/fresh. OMG...being an…read moreAmerican of Greek decent...we know how to make Lamb and Cava was conceptualized by Greeks. Of course we had our usual Greek Salad with the Chicken but, had a side order of Lamb Meatballs. (Did not know they sold them outside of the prepared menu) Definitely try them! We enjoy Hummus with a little crumbled feta and now will buy their lamb meatballs and crumble over the hummus. Great value, good food and their dressings, very good. Service was spot on and you can sit outside to enjoy. Nice ambiance and can talk with friends.

Sky and John helped me out. The food was great with good customer service and clean sitting area…read more Highly recommend!

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.

Kool Beanz Cafe remains a Tallahassee institution. I came to visit while in town and I'm so glad to…read morehave experienced their out of the box menu, with some staples that remain on it. Staff was kind and friendly. Patient with any questions. Started with the black bean cakes. They were a great portion and so delicious. Then shared a salad and a fish entree over jambalaya rice. Both were so delicious and fresh. The fish was so tender and juicy. The dressing on the salad was also delicious. Didn't have room for dessert but really enjoyed dinner here. Ambiance was nice and chill. Enjoyed their dog paintings on the wall. Can't wait to come back here in the future!

This was my creative cooking crush before I fell in love with Backwoods Crossing. We don't get here…read moreas often as we should because their lunch hours don't often coincide with ours. Of late we have had some success getting here during their lunch hours which has reminded me of just how good they are. The menu changes some pretty regularly so there are new ideas to try over time. There also are dishes that have stood the test of time that will always be present. The rainbow trout is one of those and you will never go wrong ordering that. Always delicious. Otherwise have at the several choices that may appeal to your taste. I doubt that you won't like it. The location is a converted mini market. I am remembering that the first restaurant conversion was a classic diner that was good for breakfast but Kool Beanz has been here for a long time and thriving. Some of the best seats in the house can actually be on a stool at the counter watching the chefs ply their trade. There's an additional large dining room at the end of the building and they have created a nice outdoor space as well. What may be hard to come by when they are busy is a parking space. Service has always been friendly and attentive. Prices are reasonable considering the creativity that is involved. You will pay more at dinner which is why we love to catch them at lunch.