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MORELIA’S Mexican. Try delicious house specialties like Quesadilla de Camar’on (shrimp) and Tacos de Carne Asada (grilled steak) at dinner along with all the traditional favorites. Lunch specials daily and a kids’ menu. 1355 Market St. (850) 907-9173. moreliasmexican.com $ L D OLD TOWN CAFÉ American. Southern hospitality is embedded throughout this family-owned restaurant. Mom’s meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans makes you feel like you’re home, not to mention their world famous prime rib, which slowly roasts all day. 1415 Timberlane Road. (850) 893-5741. $$ L D OSAKA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR H Japanese. Rated Best Hibachi for 2013, Osaka provides dinner and a show with chefs seasoning and preparing your meal right in front of you. It’s a meal that’s sure to leave you satisfied as well as entertained. 1690 Raymond Diehl Road. (850) 531-0222. $$$ D PAISLEY CAFÉ American. Guilt-free lunch has never been easier now that Paisley serves up food with seven natural ingredients or less. Where plantain chips replace greasy potato chips and the tea is sweetened only with Florida cane sugar, this charming Midtown spot boasts a fresh bakery and garden full of wholesome treats. 1123 @ Midtown on Thomasville Road. (850) 385-7268. $ L PRIMETIME LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT H American. With 40 high-definition televisions, two 15-foot projector screens and gourmet choices, Primetime Lounge and Restaurant has revolutionized sports watching and earned kudos as Best Sports Bar. Guys, grab your favorite brew, and ladies, order a delicious cocktail from the one-of-a-kind frost-top bar. 1921 W. Tennessee St. (850) 329-7148. $$ L D SAMBA CANTINA Brazilian/Mexican Fusion. Classic Mexican and Brazilian dishes are spiced up with modern culinary techniques that reflect the vibrancy of Latin culture. CollegeTown, 705 S. Woodward Ave. (850) 283-4002. $L D TACO REPUBLIK American/Worldwide Fusion. An authentic taqueria, Taco Republik specializes in creating tacos and burritos in abstract and delicious ways. Located in the heart of Midtown, this restaurant is beloved for bold flavor combinations and wallet-friendly prices. 705 S. Woodward Ave., (850) 559-5464. $ L D THE WINE LOFT WINE BAR H American. When it’s part of your name, of course you’re going to be named as the Best of in 2013. Midtown’s Wine Loft
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features a variety of worldly wines and bartenders who love to experiment. For parties large and small, or a solitary swirl and sip, The Wine Loft is ready to help you relax and enjoy the evening. 1240 Thomasville Road, Suite 100. (850) 222-9914. thewinelofttallahassee.net $$ D
Family/Casual BURGERFI American. BurgerFi uses all-natural, freerange beef and is dedicated to sustainable practices. Their menu is packed full of tasty, savory and creative hamburger and hotdog creations as well as fresh cut french fries and gigantic onion rings. Vegetarian options, frozen custard, beer and wine are also available.1817 Thomasville Rd No.7. (850) 629-4333. $ L D CANOPY ROAD CAFÉ American. Combine fresh ingredients, made-to-order dishes and a welcoming staff, and you have the components of a deliciously successful restaurant. This casual, family-style restaurant proclaims itself a “greasy-spoon diner meets modern Southern cafe.” 1913 N. Monroe St. (850) 668-6600; 2202 Capital Circle N.E. (850) 893-0466. $ B L CHICKEN SALAD CHICK H Southern. It’s hard to go wrong when you combine chicken and mayo. But Chicken Salad Chick exceeds expectations, with 15 different chicken salads to choose from served in a bright setting that earned it Best Casual Dining honors in 2013. There are also deli sandwiches, side items and soups, and a cookie of the day. 1410 Market Street, D-3. (850) 894-2502. $ L D HOPKINS’ EATERY H American. This deli provides more than just your average sandwich. Favorites like the Ultimate Turkey and the Linda Special and a variety of salad meals keep customers coming back for more. And it’s healthful, too! 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 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 peaches and 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 W. Tennessee St. (850) 422-0071. $ B L D MERV’S MELT SHOP American. Welcome Merv to the neighborhood. This new daytime cafe specializes in homemade breakfast and handcrafted sandwich melts. Enjoy one of their gourmet sandwich creations or make your own. Fresh bread is baked daily, and they even make their own chips. 825 Railroad Ave. (850) 320-6287. $B L D
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