Highest-rated Restaurants in Tallahassee by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Tallahassee by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Tallahassee, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#30. Korean Barbeque & More

- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1490 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. The Hawthorn Bistro & Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1307 North Monroe St. Unit 1 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. CK Crab House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2809 South Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Summers Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 9330 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Ma's Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6668-9 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. The Bark

- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 507 All Saints St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dive Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Kami Poke

- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1779 Apalachee Pkwy Ste 106 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Sushi Bars, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. William Jamaican Jerk & Bbq

- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2520 West Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Caribbean, Food Stands, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Lucilla

- Rating: 4.5/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1241 East Lafayette St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American, Spanish, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Taqueria Miranda

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 5323 West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Growler Country

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3305 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Beer Bar, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Jeri's Midtown Café

- Rating: 4.5/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1123 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Aaru's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1108 South Magnolia Drive Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Indian, Vegan, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Red Snapper Seafood & More

- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5023 Crawfordville Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Square Mug Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 663 Railroad Square Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Bagigio's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 8954 Woodville Hwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Olean's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1605 South Adams St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Island Fin Poké Company - Tallahassee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1415 Timberlane Road Ste 407 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Cafe Yerushalmi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 910 Lake Bradford Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Falafel, Kosher, Kebab
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Cafe de Martin

- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2743 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Peruvian, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. HempLade Vegan Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 707 Old Bainbridge Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Tally Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2529 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Lulu's La Mexicana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1580 Summit Lake Drive Ste 4 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Tally Cat Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2218 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Pet Adoption, Coffee & Tea, Themed Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Smoothie Time

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3521 Maclay Blvd. South Premier Health & Fitness Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Black Radish

- Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 1304 North Monroe St. Unit B Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Bars, New American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Paper Fox Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1704 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Savour

- Rating: 5.0/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 115 East Park Ave. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American, French, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp