Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Tallahassee by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Tallahassee using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#28. Gordos Cuban Cuisine
- Rating: 3.2/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1460 Market St. Ste 3-4 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Cuban
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Edison
- Rating: 3.4/5 (827 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 470 Suwannee St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#26. El Jalisco
- Rating: 3.5/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2022 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#25. 347 Grille
- Rating: 3.7/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 415 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Shuckers Half-Shell Oyster Bar
- Rating: 3.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4806 Jackson Cove Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Live/Raw Food
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Siam Sushi
- Rating: 3.7/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Masa
- Rating: 3.8/5 (348 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1650 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Little Italy
- Rating: 3.8/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 South Magnolia Drive Ste 17 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Reangthai Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2740 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Crystal River Seafood
- Rating: 3.9/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2721 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille
- Rating: 3.9/5 (654 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 South Bronough St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Bahn Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2531 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Sakura Sushi & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1318 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Blu Halo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3431 Bannerman Road Ste 102 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Georgio's Fine Food & Spirits
- Rating: 4.1/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2971 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Sage, A Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3534 Maclay Blvd. South Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Bella Bella
- Rating: 4.1/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 123 East 5th Ave. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Bird's Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack
- Rating: 4.1/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 North Bronough St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Bars, American, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Thai Place
- Rating: 4.2/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2915 Kerry Forest Pkwy Unit 604 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Clusters & Hops
- Rating: 4.2/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1866 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Z Bardhi's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3596 Kinhega Drive Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sweet Pea Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (335 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 832 West Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Tour of Italy Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3813 North Monroe St. Unit 21 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Essence of India
- Rating: 4.4/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1105 Apalachee Pkwy Ste A Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Il Lusso
- Rating: 4.5/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 201 East Park Ave. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Backwoods Crossing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (626 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6725 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Southern, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Lucilla
- Rating: 4.6/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1241 East Lafayette St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American, Spanish, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Savour
- Rating: 4.7/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 115 East Park Ave. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American, French, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
