Restaurants with outdoor dining are attractive open-air options as the coronavirus is showing no immediate signs of letting up in Tallahassee.
There are dozens ofchains and locally-owned restaurants with outdoor seating. Each one adds to and reflects the restaurant's individual charm.
Georgio's Fine Food and Spirits has a striking outdoor veranda, although the restaurant temporarily closed recently out of an abundance of caution when an employee tested positive for COVID-19. However, they are set to reopen on July 7.
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At Table 23, the restaurant's "Southern Porch" overlooks Thomasville Road and the usually bustling Midtown. At Blu Halo, an open-air green space allows children to play under the watchful eye of their parent grabbing a bite in a covered eating area.
The largest outdoor dining area appears to be at the Railroad Square Craft House, a new kid on the culinary block that opened this summer.
Pre-pandemic, it could seat a few hundred people. Nowadays, it can comfortably seat up to 125 socially distanced in the outdoor area.
"We see a lot of people who are not comfortable going out but are comfortable coming out here," said Andrew Stone, one of the operating partners. "It will help uskeep our doors open."
Restaurants need any boost possible as they've suffered huge revenue losses as the coronavirus continues to drive an increase in positive cases in Tallahassee, along with Florida and parts of the country.
Many have adjusted their seating capacity outdoors to accommodate social distancing while others with outdoor space – Kool Beanz Café, Masa and Tan’s Asian Café to name a few – are not offering dine-in eating due to the pandemic.
Here's a list of restaurants to consider for outdoor dining. If we missed one, drop us a line at news@tallahassee.com using the format below and we'll add you to the rolling list online at tallahassee.com
4 Rivers Smokehouse
What's served: Traditional barbecue that includes angus brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork, pulled chicken and ribs.
Outdoor space:Seats about 40.
Address:1817 Thomasville Road, No.100 (Miracle Plaza).
Website:4rsmokehouse.com
Andrew's Downtown
What's served:Upscale American and sports bar fare, including salads, sandwiches and main courses such as grouper étouffée and French onion porkchop. Serves lunch and dinner during the week. Sunday brunch.
Outdoor space:Seats 100.
Address:228 S. Adams St.
Website:andrewsdowntown.com
Aaru's Multicuisine Restaurant
What's served: Afiery fusion of multi-cuisine flavors, especially from Indo-Chinese culinary and South Indian.
Outdoor space: 25 to 30 with social distancing.
Address:108 S. Magnolia Drive,former Mayuri restaurant location.
Website:https://aaruz.com/
Backwoods Crossing
What's served: Upscale Southern menu made of "tiny taste" items like the jalapeno catfish bites and truffle bruschetta and main course meals like the pressed pepper panini,crabbie patty and the "Tuna a la South, a seared sesame seed encrusted yellowfish tuna. Also includes Sunday brunch.
Outdoor space: Seats about 24.
Address:6725 Mahan Drive.
Website:https://www.backwoodscrossing.com/
Bird's Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack
What's served: No-frills menu of oysters, sandwiches and burgers.
Outdoor space: Seats 40 to 50 (with social distancing).
Address:325 N Bronough St.
Website:https://birdsoystershack.com/
Blu Halo
What's served: Upscale American menu with meals that include lime chili shrimp bowl, Blu Halo chop (bone-in porkchop) and the scallop and clam pasta, along with several salad options. Also serves brunch on the weekend.
Outdoor space: Seats 25 to 30 depending on the night.
Address: 3431 Bannerman Road.
Website: thebluhalo.com
Brass Tap in Midtown
What's served: Traditional bar and finger food, such as quesadillas, nachos, flatbreads, burgers, wraps and salads.
Outdoor space: 20 to 30 (with social distancing).
Address:1321 Thomasville Road.
Website:https://www.brasstapbeerbar.com/midtowntallahassee
Bumpa's Local 349
What's served: American grill comfort food. All sauces are made in-house. Menu includes Asian Chop Ahi Salad, Fried Goat Cheese Salad, ribs, tacos, po boys and the "Bumpa" burger made with homemade pimento cheese.
Outdoor space: About 40 to 50
Address:2738 Capital Cir NE
Website:https://bumpas349.com/
Georgio's Fine Food & Spirits
What's served: Upscale Mediterranean-inspired menu that also includes seafood, such asGreek style grouper andSnapper Hemmingway,and other meats, such as the roasted garlic stuffed filet mignon and rack of lamb.
Outdoor space: Seats 50.
Address:2971 Apalachee Parkway.
Website:http://georgiostallahassee.com/
Glory Days Grill
What's served: American grill with sports bar favorites, including wings, burgers, nachos.
Outdoor space: Seats 25 to 35.
Address:1926 Capital Circle NE.
Website:www.glorydaysgrill.com
The Edison
What's served: Casual Florida regional cuisine with menu items, such as shrimp po boy, buffalo chicken pizza and the Edison pork loin.
Outdoor space:Seats 100 upstairs and downstairs patio area(Total capacity is 500 but restricted due to social distancing).
Address:470 Suwannee St.
Website:https://www.edisontally.com/
Food Glorious Food
What's served: Upscale Southern fusion menu with items likeblack bean cakes, FGF “Mackin” Cheese, seared tuna steak and pan-fried grouper. (closed week of July 4th).
Outdoor space: About 50
Address:1950 Thomasville Road
Website:https://food-glorious-food.squarespace.com/
Il Lusso
What's served: Upscale Italian steakhouse. Its menu includes Lobster Cappelletti, Beet and Goat’s Cheese Agnolotti, Seared Scallops and 16oz Prime Delmonico Ribeye.
Outdoor space: 12 to 14
Address: 201 E. Park Ave., Suite 100
Website:https://www.illussotlh.com/
Little Italy Tallahassee
What's served: Traditional Italian dishes such aslasagna bolognese, eggplant florentine and scallopine of veal.
Outdoor space: Seats about 50 with social distancing.
Address:111 South Magnolia Drive, Suite 17
Website:https://www.littleitalytlh.com/
Little Paris
What's served: Authentic and casual French dining. Menu items include foie gras, French lamb, duck leg confit, beef burgundy and risotto.
Outdoor space:Seats 32
Address:1355 Market St.
Website:https://www.littleparistallahassee.com/
Lofty Pursuits
What's served: I scream, you scream. In addition to frozen treats, they also offer a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
Outdoor space: Tables outside on both sides of the store.
Address:1355 Market Street
Website:http://www.loftypursuits.com/
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant
What's served: Traditional Mexican menu that includes tacos, quesadillas, tamales and tostadas.
Outdoor space:20 with social distancing
Address:2102 West Pensacola St.
Website:https://loscompadrestally.com/menu/
Madison Social
What's served: Pub fare with a twist, which includes a burger with fried avocado and a blackened Mahi sandwich.
Outdoor space: 80 with social distancing.
Address:705 S. Woodward Ave.
Website:https://madisonsocial.com/
Mimi’s Table Neighbored Bistro and Wine Bar
What's served:Classic French, Italian and American Southern cuisine. The drink menu includes iced sangria, spritzers and 47 wines from 8 countries— 26 wines by the glass — along with local micro, import and domestic beers. Reservations encouraged by calling in or online.
Outdoor space:14 with social distancing.
Address:1311 Miccosukee Road
Website:https://www.mimistabletally.com/
Momo's Pizza - Market Street
What's served: Known for giant slices and pies.
Outdoor space: Seats 60.
Address:1410 Market St STE C1
Website:https://momospizza.com/
Prime Time Restaurant & Bar
What's served: American grill menu infused with ramen noodles, gourmet burgers and belly-busting favorites such as the "Hangover," chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits on the brunch menu. Several Keto-friendly dishes, too.
Outdoor space: Normally seats 200. Due to social distancing, seats 60 to 80 customers.
Address:1921 W Tennessee St.
Website:https://primetimetallahassee.com/
Railroad Square Craft House
What's served: Tasty finger foods and tapas such as pepperoni rolls, caprese salad and entrees like fried PB&J, drunken Philly cheese steak, veg out burger and cobb salad.
Outdoor space: Currently seats 125 and tables are 8 to 10 feet apart.
Address:644 McDonnell Drive
Website:https://www.railroadcrafthouse.com/
Table 23
What's served:Southern dining with hospitality to match. Deviled eggs, cheese curds, Prosciutto wrapped filet, shirmp & grits, the "23" Burger and more. Notto mention Southern-style cocktails.
Outdoor space: Three outdoor spaces.Can seat around 100 while still adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Address:1215 Thomasville Road
Website:https://www.table23tally.com/
Uptown Cafe
What's served: Varied menu packed with breakfast, brunch (including mimosas) and lunch items, including cold and hot sandwiches, salads, pancakes and french toast.
Outdoor space: Seats about two dozen.
Address:1325 Miccosukee Road
Website:http://www.uptowncafeandcatering.com/
Z. Bardi’s
What's served:Italian classicsin a fine dining atmosphere.
Outdoor space: Abeautiful covered outdoor patio with lots of space between tables, overhead fans and shade.
Address:3596 Kinhega Dr.
Website:https://zbardhis.com/
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