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    The Edison

    3.3 (920 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE EDISON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Justin S.

    This place was really good! I loved the location and the surrounding park. The grits may have been some of the best that I've ever had and im from the south!!! I highly recommend if you are in the area. The location is great. The service was nice and friendly.

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    Nikita S.

    Nice, solid spot right at Cascades Park. Location of the former power plant, makes this an interesting and cool vibe with some history. Makes for a good before show or event dining option or for breakfast before taking a walk around beautiful Cascades. Parking can be tight, but there are spots near the park area. Hostesses were friendly.

    Beautiful cocktail ~ bouquet, I think
    Sharday J.

    Loved it! I had very low expectations of this restaurant because I've heard so many mixed reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised. Our server, Cam provided exceptional service! He was so patient, attentive, and helpful with our orders. He never made us feel rushed or as though we didn't have his full attention. That goes so far. We got the ahi tuna (too much spicy sauce, so I had to send it back), fried chicken with gouda grits and eggs, buffalo chicken wrap, lavender cocktail, and Benedict. Everything was chef's kiss good ~ especially the gouda grits. I will be back!

    The bar area is awesome. Great for Happy Hour or eating at the bar.
    Pat C.

    Passing through Tallahassee, I landed at The Edison for dinner on a Tuesday. The Yelp reviews are all over the board for this place. Lots of 5 stars, most mentioning the historic building. Lots of poor ratings for food quality and service. I sat at the bar and had a few craft beers from Tallahassee breweries and an Edison Salad with grilled chicken. The beer and wine menu is full and nice. This place is great for Happy Hour, no doubt. Here is my rating of my dining experience. Happy Hour - 5 stars. The ambiance is spectacular. You only need to see the posted photos to see that. This building was Tallahassee's first power station. It stands 104 years old! The indoor and outdoor spaces are 5 stars! This property is a great asset. My salad was okay. Interesting items like artichoke and goat cheese, red pepper and pecans. The house vinaigrette was incredible! I asked the bartender what was in it and she did not know. It tasted like a spicy mustard/horseradish dressing. I loved it. The chicken portion was generous but it was tough and dry. A better restaurant would get the chicken breast hot, moist and tender. Not here. Food a 3 stars. Staffing, lots of college kids. Some are great. Others are clueless. I had no service issues and I love the energy of the young people. Service at the bar was a solid 4 stars. Overall, this place gets 4 stars from me. A definite Happy Hour watering hole. A casual dinner, sure! Maybe outside when it is nice. For a big dinner evening - nah.

    Monica R.

    Dinner at the Edison it's a must do and even though we came right when FSU had a big game it wasn't too full , most of the inside seating required reservations but we got to sit at the bar and it was a full service bar . The mermaid drink with rum and blue curaçao was delicious surprisingly not too sweet . I tried the chicken pasta and spinach it was so fresh and just the right seasoning not too overwhelming . Cute location with great vibes for friends and to hang out and have arch the game !

    Jo M.

    Great spot right at Cascade's Park. There is a lot of seating inside with a bar, plus tables outside. We visited on a Sunday night of move-in weekend and they had a lot of reservations so we were only able to get a table outside. There were plenty of fans to keep the area cool. The food was great and came out quickly. There were temp issues with two plates, the steak and salmon, so food had to be sent back to cook more. Overall the service was great. Plenty of parking in the nearby park area.

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    Taryn C.

    If I could give 6 stars to the Edison I would. Startling with the unbelievable atmosphere, we sat at the bar which was such a vibe, and the bartenders were so fun and were super attentive . The menu is perfect for ordering everything you can and sharing, and you can't go wrong with whatever you order. We started with the fried green tomatoes and got the lobster pasta as our main. And we could not forget dessert. We got the key lime pie which was monstrous and was probably the tastiest thing of the meal. (Also don't forget your cocktails and wine! The offerings here are just as good).

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    Randall M.

    Excellent dinner at The Edison. The shrimp appetizer was banging and the salmon entrée was perfectly cooked and paired with buttery mashed potatoes. Service was fast, friendly, and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. The perfect end to a long day. I'll be returning for sure!

    Yummy cocktails
    DeeAnn G.

    Not sure why this place is getting butchered by all these "1 review" reviewers, but this Elite is here to tell you, this place is great! It has been consistently great every visit! The service and staff were excellent, the drinks were interesting and delicious, and the food was outstanding! Fun lively atmosphere with interesting decor. Love that it's the only fine dining restaurant in Tally open on a Sunday night, bravo!

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    Deidre F.

    We had high hopes for The Edison, but sadly, the food was not worth the price. The ambiance was lovely as it had high ceilings with the original electric building vibe, and it looked out over the Cascades park. Ordered: Skyway Chicken: Grilled chicken topped with Caprino cheese, roasted red peppers, basil, and white wine lemon butter. The chicken dish was delicious; however, the sides of mashed potatoes and green beans lacked flavor. Boot Ranch Pork Chop: A sweet, tea-brined, thick pork chop served over peach chutney and topped with candied, savory bacon jam. The pork was very thick and a little tough to cut. The bacon jam and peach chutney were delicious, but I did have to ask for extra chutney as there wasn't enough to go with the giant slab of pork on my plate. Once again, the sides were terrible. GO FOR THE DRINKS We did order two drinks: Park Bouquet: Lavender, Elderflower, Lemon Special, What She's Having: Cucumber & Lemon Both drinks were 100! Delicious. Light. Refreshing. Compliments to the bartender. Overall: Go for the drinks. Skip the entrees.

    Yamila D.

    We stopped here before leaving town to come back to Miami, but I was a bit disappointed. The restaurant is beautiful and I saw that there was a second floor and it looked like they were having an event up there so that is great to know. But as for the food I was not happy. The brunch menu was very limited and they do not see ice coffee that you would have to buy at another restaurant downstairs if I understood her correctly. My favorite thing was the avocado toast and that was it. I returned my breakfast bowl because it it had melted white cheese on it and it did not taste good. Maybe the dinner menu is better. Our service was good and she was always checking in on us to make sure we had water and to see if we needed anything.

    Gorgeous sunset! And yes house divided;)

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    Thank you for the great review! Hope to serve you again soon.

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    Great atmosphere, food and service! The fried chicken with gravy is absolutely amazing!

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    Great location in middle of park with a fantastic ambience and access to a great patio and live music.

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    Thank you for the kind words, our team works hard to please!

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    I love this place the food is yummy and the drj ks are spectacular definitely worth a try!

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    Love sitting at the bar when Hailey is there. She's the best and it's the perfect spot for a date night!

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    The food is overpriced and they take too long to bring out food. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

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    Is it noisy for dinner?

    They had live music when I went. It was not so loud you had to yell to talk to people.

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    Smart casual

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