Soup’s on! Southern Seafood — Tallahassee’s BEST seafood market — features a signature line of soups, chowders and gumbo. Owner Mark Easterling’s Southern classics are locally made with fresh Gulf seafood and no preservatives.
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»food DINING GUIDE Coffee Shop winner also offers free Wi-Fi. 2264-1 N. Monroe St. (850) 386-2417; 3425 Thomasville Road. (850) 894-7005; and 2120 Apalachee Pkwy. (850) 671-2041. $B L Sweet Rack Rib Shack American. This locally owned, awardwinning barbeque establishment is known for its sweet, succulent, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs. But that’s not their only game in town — Sweet Rack also offers their diners wings, burgers and totally scrumptious seafood platters. 1814 W. Tennessee St. (850) 270-9061. $ L D THE LUNCH BOX American. This iconic little café conveniently nestled at the corner of Mahan and Magnolia offers up homestyle breakfasts and plenty of lunch items to choose from. Dine in, take out and outdoor seating is available. 295 N. Magnolia Drive. (850) 942-9766. $ B L The Tin Cow American. The Tin Cow boasts an impressive mix of canned craft beer, spiked milkshakes and mammoth buildyour-own burgers. A new-to-Tallahassee bar and eatery, this lively establishment is situated near FSU’s main campus where AJ’s once hailed. 1800 W. Tennessee St. (850) 681-0731. $/$$ D TOMATOLAND American. This takeout-only deli offers comfort food staples for breakfast and lunch such as quiches, a variety of salads and sandwiches, and a daily blue-plate special. 1847 Thomasville Road. (850) 425-8416. $ L D
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Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox American. An original Emerald Coast, Southern-style lunch counter eatery, Tucker Duke’s is known for dishing out a ton of character served with pure attitude. From quality craft burgers to their signature “blue light special” and gourmet sides, Tucker Duke’s is steaming with delicious home cookin’ in a fun and familyfriendly atmosphere. 224 E. College Ave. (850) 765-1554. $/$$ L D UP IN SMOKE PIT BBQ Barbecue. While their barbecue is certainly succulent, Up in Smoke’s other menu options — including fried green tomatoes, meatloaf and grilled salmon — cater to even the pickiest of palates. 402 Tennessee St. (850) 597-7964. $B L D
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Vertigo Burgers and Fries H American. The No. 1 spot for hamburgers in 2014 went to Vertigo, home to some of the juiciest, funkiest burgers in town. The modern building provides a no-frills setting to enjoy such favorites as the Vertigo Burger — a beef patty with fried egg, applewood bacon, grilled jalapenos, sharp cheddar and Vertigo sauce. 1395 E. Lafayette St. (850) 878-2020. $$ L D
Wingstop H American. After being voted Best Wings in town for the ninth year in a row, it’s safe to say that this joint is the ultimate source for chicken wings. Wingstop offers a variety of homemade sides and 10 mouthwatering flavors for their wings. 1964 W. Tennessee St. (850) 574-9464; 3111 Mahan Dr. (850) 942-9464; and 6668 Thomasville Road. (850) 219-9464. $L D
Steak/Seafood Bonefish Grill H American. With countless perfectly cooked, succulent seafood items to choose from, in addition to delicious “turf” options for those who do not enjoy their food from the “surf,” it’s no wonder Tallahassee Magazine readers selected Bonefish Grill as its favorite restaurant for seafood and appetizers in 2014. 3491 Thomasville Road. (850) 297-0460. $$$ D Chop House On The Bricks American. This family-owned upscale restaurant serves local organic and sustainable meats, seafood, poultry and produce. Craft beers, fine wines and specialty drinks complement house specialties like Bone-In Ribeye, Plantation Quail and the Chop House Burger. Their Knob Creek Bourbon Bread Pudding is a dessert favorite. 123 N. Broad St., Thomasville, Ga. (229) 236-2467. $$ D Marie Livingston’s Steakhouse H Steak. Dining at Marie Livingston’s is upscale yet comfortable and always a special treat. Not just a restaurant that serves up savory cuts of prime rib or marbled steaks, this 2014 Best Steakhouse winner is a Tallahassee tradition, and newcomers owe it to themselves to make it a priority to visit. 2705 Apalachee Parkway. (850) 562-2525. $$ L D Shula’s 347 Steak. The legendary Miami Dolphins’ head coach brings 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. $$$ L D Southern Seafood H American. Whether you’re looking for fish, shrimp, oysters, scallops, crab or lobster, these guys have you covered. The 2014 Best Seafood Market winner brings the ocean’s freshest choices to Tallahassee’s front door. 1415 Timberlane Road. (850) 668-2203. Visit our comprehensive, searchable dining guide online attallahasseemagazine.com/ Restaurants