2020 W. Pensacola St., (850) 562-7373; 1304 N. Monroe St., (850) 329-6754. thecrepevine.com. $ B L D Earley’s Kitchen American Southern. For 33 years, Earley’s has been dishing up “good ole Southern” country cooking for breakfast and lunch. The SouthWood restaurant also serves a Sunday brunch buffet. 1812 S. Monroe St. (850) 224-7090 and 3196 Merchant’s Row Blvd. (850) 692-3491. $B L five Guys BURGERS & Fries ★ Burgers. Five Guys was a quick hit with the readers of Tallahassee Magazine, who named its burgers the best three years in a row. 1872 Thomasville Road (850) 597-7514 and 3499 Thomasville Road (850) 894-1490. $ L D Hopkins’ Eatery ★ American. Sandwiches, salads, delicious sweets and more. Voted “Best Deli” by the readers of Tallahassee Magazine in 2012. 1660 N. Monroe St. (850) 386-4258; 1415 Market St. (850) 668-0311; and 1208 Capital Circle S.E. (850) 325-6422. hopkinseatery.com. $ L Joe Mama’s Wood Fired Pizza Pizza. Freshly made dough, imported San Marzano tomatoes and other quality ingredients combine to make delicious artisan pizza pies cooked in a traditional Tuscan-style oven. Salads and oven-baked wings are on the menu too. 1307 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, Fl. (850) 577-1231. $ D Juicy Blue American Tapas. In the new Four Points by Sheraton Downtown this cool newcomer offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unique offerings include Tapas with a unique twist like the Georgia Caramel. Sandwiches, salads and a nice variety of seafood, pasta and chicken dishes round out the menu. Local coffee bar Redeye is located in the lobby. 316 West Tennessee St. (850) 422-0071. $ B L D MOMO’S ★ Pizza. Boasting the largest pizza you’ll find in Tallahassee, Momo’s offers big flavor that’s gotten a “Best of” award in 2012. Fill yourself up with a slice for yourself or order a pie to share. 1410 Market St. (850) 412-0222 and 1416 W. Tennessee St. (850) 224-9808. $ L D Pepper’s Mexican Grill & Cantina Mexican. It’s a fiesta every day at Pepper’s. Enjoy mariachi music as you chow down on fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas and other Mexican specialties served with their homemade sauces. 1140 Capital Circle S.E. (850) 877-2020. $L D Po’ Boys ★ Cajun. Voted “Best Cajun,” Po’ Boys brings a little bit of New Orleans to Tallahassee. Take a bite out of the Big Easy at three locations and enjoy bold flavors with their Louisiana jambalaya, gumbo, po’ boys and mufflettas. 224 E. College Ave. (850) 224-5400, 1425 Village Square Blvd. (850) 906.0020, 1944 W. Pensacola St. (850) 574-4144. $ L D Red Elephant PIZZA AND GRILL ★ American. Enjoy a fresh, fast and filling
meal that will satisfy your taste buds and your wallet. The casual atmosphere is perfect for social gatherings with friends and family, say readers of Tallahassee Magazine, who voted Red Elephant “Best Casual Dining” restaurant. 2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy. Suite C-3 (850) 668-7492 and 1872 Thomasville Road Suite A. (850) 222-7492. $ L D Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q ★ Barbecue. Enjoy Sonny’s “feel good” barbecue and special sauces. Voted “Best Barbecue” in 2012. 3101 Dick Wilson Blvd., (850) 878-1185; 2707 N. Monroe St. (850) 385-2167 and 1460 Timberlane Road (850) 906-9996. $ L D
Valentine’s Day
50% OFF BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE with purchase of $40.00 or more Sushi Roll BUY 1 get 1 FREE Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Dinner Mon–Thurs 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Fri–Sat 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Sun Noon–10:00 p.m.
TOMATOLAND ★ American. This takeout only deli offers comfort food staples for breakfast and lunch such as quiches, a variety of salads and sandwiches, and a daily blue-plate special. Pick up some chicken tetrazinni or eggplant Parmesan for dinner. 1847 Thomasville Road (850) 425-8416. $ L D Wing Stop ★ Wings. Named “Best Wings” winner in 2012, Wing Stop offers freshly made wings sauced and tossed in a choice of nine flavors. 1964 W. Tennessee St.. (850) 574-9464; 3111 Mahan Drive (850) 942-9464 and 6668 Thomasville Road (850) 219-9464. $ L D
3491 Thomasville Rd. Ste. 12 (850) 222-5458 kikufl.com
Steak/Seafood BONEFISH GRILL ★ Steak/Seafood. Although a chain, Bonefish works hard to make each restaurant — and each meal — unique with an array of seafood and sauces that can be mixed and matched to diners’ tastes. The restaurant earned 2012 “Best of Tallahassee” honors for its appetizers and the star of its menu, seafood. 3491 Thomasville Road. (850) 297-0460. $$$ D Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grill Cajun. A New Orleans dining experience you won’t soon forget! Delicious Creole cuisine, fresh seafood and steaks, rich pastas, sensational salads and more. 301 S. Bronough St. (850) 222-3976. $$ L D Marie Livingston’s Steakhouse ★ Steak. This restaurant specializes in steak — named Tallahassee’s “Best Steakhouse” once again in 2012 — but also serves seafood. Marie Livingston’s has moved to a new location with a sophisticated decor, but the quality and value remain the same. 2705 Apalachee Parkway. (850) 562-2525. $$ L D Shula’s 347 Steak. The legendary Miami Dolphins’ head coach brings his philosophy for winning football games — the quest for perfection — to the dining table at his namesake restaurant, located in Hotel Duval. Keep it light and casual with Premium Black Angus Beef burgers or a gourmet salad or opt for one of their signature entrées — “Shula Cut” steaks. Reservations are suggested. 415 N. Monroe St. (850) 224-6005. $$$ D
runch & Lunch , Bru t s st a f fa k a re B g in Serv Tuesday - Sunday 7AM - 2PM 3500 3 5 00 35 0 0 Kinhega K in inh he eg eg ga a Dr. D r. r. ( 8 50 (8 5 0 ) 907-EGGS 90 9 07 7-- EG EGG GS S (3447) ( 34 3 4 47 47) (850) F : (850) ( 85 8 5 0) 0 ) 907-8258 9 07-8 0 7-825 07 - 8 25 -8 58 F:
3740 3 74 37 40 0 Austin Au uss ti t i n Davis Da D a vi v i s Ave. A e. Av e. ((8 85 50 0 ) 765-0703 76 7 65 5-- 07 070 03 3 (850) F : (850) ( 85 850 0)) 765-0706 76 65 5 -0 - 07 70 06 F:
eat Friends Great Food • Gr g Atmosphere Warm & Invitin ices at Affordable Pr Upscale Tastes
tallahasseeMagazine.com January–February 2013
185