2015 Best of Tallahassee Results
When you’re planning the perfect romantic dinner, or you want to find the freshest sushi in town, or you’re preparing to invest thousands of your hard-earned dollars on a new roof … What to do?
Chances are, you’ll seek out the recommendation of a trusted, knowledgeable friend or two. For 16 years, Tallahassee Magazine has asked “friends” — our readers — to recommend their favorite restaurants, businesses, retailers and events in our Best of Tallahassee survey. “Crowd sourcing” before it became an Internet thing, if you will. And our readers have spoken once again, sharing their top picks in more than 100 categories.
This year’s annual Best of Tallahassee celebration was held Oct. 28 at the Edison Restaurant, located in the magnificently restored historic electric plant that is Cascades Park’s newest landmark. To heighten the anticipation, only the top two vote-getters in each category were announced in advance. Only at the event were the ultimate Best of Tallahassee winners revealed.
So save and consult this special issue when you need some guidance on the best Tallahassee has to offer. And be sure to give up a “well done” when you see the crystal trophies and Best of Tallahassee logos on display at your favorite local businesses.
They have earned the honor — and your patronage.
Food & Beverage
Appetizer
Bonefish Grill
(850) 297-0460
bonefishgrill.com
3491 Thomasville Road
Honorable Mention
Masa
Bakery
Cake Shop
(850) 386-2253
tallahasseecakeshop.com
1908 Capital Circle NE
Honorable Mention
Tasty Pastry
Bar
Madison Social
(850) 894-6276
madisonsocial.com
705 S Woodward Ave., #101
Honorable Mention
Liberty Bar & Restaurant
Barbecue
Sonny’s BBQ
(850) 906-9996
sonnysbbq.com
1460 Timberlane Road
Various Locations
Honorable Mention
4 Rivers Smokehous
Breakfast
The Egg Café & Eatery
(850) 765-0703
3740 Austin Davis Ave.
Honorable Mention
Village Inn
Brunch
The Paisley Café
(850) 385-7268
Thepaisleycafe.com
1123 Thomasville Road
Honorable Mention
The Egg Café & Eatery
Cajun Restaurant
Coosh’s Bayou Rouge
(850) 894-4110
Cooshs.com
6267 Old Water Oak Road, #101
Honorable Mention
Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille
Casual Dining
Kool Beanz Café
(850) 224-2466
koolbeanz-cafe.com
921 Thomasville Road
Honorable Mention
Flying Bear Great American Grill
Catering
Klassic Katering
(850) 894-0423
klassickatering.com
6753 Thomasville Road, #108
Honorable Mention
Black Fig
Celebration/Special Occasion Restaurant
Cypress Restaurant
(850) 513-1100
cypressrestaurant.com
320 E. Tennessee St.
Honorable Mention
Sage Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
(850) 894-7005
starbucks.com
3425 Thomasville Road
Various Locations
Honorable Mention
RedEye Coffee
Deli
Publix
(850) 222-1975
publix.com
1700 N. Monroe St.
Various Locations
Honorable Mention
Jason’s Deli
Dessert
Cake Shop
(850) 386-2253
tallahasseecakeshop.com
1908 Capital Circle NE
Honorable Mention
Food Glorious Food
Ethnic Restaurant
Sahara Greek Lebanese Café
(850) 656-1800
saharagreek.com
1241 E. Lafayette St.
Honorable Mention
Masa
Fine Dining Restaurant
Cypress Restaurant
(850) 513-1100
cypressrestaurant.com
320. E Tennessee St.
Honorable Mention
Sage Restaurant
Online Category
Food Truck
MoBi
(850) 727-6510
mobistreetfood.com
Location Varies
Honorable Mention
Street Chefs
Hamburger
BurgerFi
(850) 629-4333
burgerfi.com
1817 Thomasville Road, #710
Honorable Mention
Vertigo Burgers & Fries
Happy Hour
101 Restaurant
(850) 391-1309
101tally.com
215 W. College Ave., #101
Honorable Mention
Bonefish Grill
Hibachi
Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
(850) 531-0222
osakahibachiandsushi.com
1690 Raymond Diehl Road
Honorable Mention
Mori Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Hotdog
Dog Et Al
(850) 222-4099
dogetal.com
1456 S. Monroe St.
Honorable Mention
Voodoo Dog
Online Category
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
Nuberri Frozen Yogurt
(850) 222-2374
nuberri.com
101 N. Blair Stone Road
1870 Thomasville Road
2910 Kerry Forest Parkway
Honorable Mention
Lofty Pursuits
Italian Restaurant
Bella Bella Italian Restaurant
(850) 412-1114
thebellabella.com
123 E. 5th Ave.
Honorable Mention
Mom and Dad’s Italian Restaurant
Online Category
Local Brewery
Proof Brewing Co.
(850) 894-5638
proofbrewingco.com
1717 W. Tennessee St.
644 McDonnell Drive
Honorable Mention
Grasslands Brewing Co.
Locally owned Restaurant
Kool Beanz Café
(850) 224-2466
koolbeanz-cafe.com
921 Thomasville Road
Honorable Mention
The Paisley Café
Lunch
Hopkins’ Eatery
(850) 668-0311
hopkinseatery.com
1415 Market St.
Various Locations
Honorable Mention
The Paisley Café
Martini/Cocktail
Bonefish Grill
(850) 297-0460
bonefishgrill.com
3491 Thomasville Road
Honorable Mention
101 & Level 8 Lounge
Mexican/Latin American Restaurant
El Jalisco
(850) 878-0800
eljalisco.com
2022 N. Monroe St.
Various Locations
Honorable Mention
Pepper’s Mexican Grill & Cantina
Outdoor Dining Restaurant
Sage Restaurant
(850) 270-9396
sagetallahassee.com
3534 Maclay Blvd. S.
Honorable Mention
Hurricane Grill & Wings
Pizza
Momo’s Pizza
(850) 412-0222
momospizza.com
1410 Market St.
1416 W. Tennessee St.
Honorable Mention
Red Elephant Pizza & Grill
Seafood Market
Southern Seafood Market
(850) 893-7301
southernseafoodmarket.com
1415 Timberlane Road
Honorable Mention
Capital Seafood Market
(Formerly Mike’s Seafood & Oriental Market)
Seafood Restaurant
The Seineyard Seafood Restaurant
(850) 421-9191
theseineyard.com
8056 Woodville Highway
Honorable Mention
Bonefish Grill
Sports Bar
Beef O’ Brady’s
(850) 222-2157
beefobradys.com
1800 Thomasville Road
Various Locations
Honorable Mention
Corner Pocket Sports Bar
Steakhouse
Marie Livingston’s Steakhouse
(850) 562-2525
marielivingstonsteakhouse.com
2705 Apalachee Parkway
Honorable Mention
Shula’s 347 Grill
Sushi
Masa
(850) 727-4183
masatallahassee.com
1650 N. Monroe St.
Honorable Mention
Kiku Japanese Fusion
Wine List/Winebar
The Wine Loft
(850) 222-9914
winetallahassee.com
1240 Thomasville Road
Honorable Mention
Clusters & Hops
Wings
Wingstop
(850) 942-9464
wingstop.com
3111 Mahan Drive
Various Locations
Honorable Mention
Hobbit American Grill
Service Providers
Air Conditioning/Heating
Benson’s Heating and Air Conditioning
(850) 562-3132
bensonshvac.com
5402 Tower Road
Honorable Mention
Keith Lawson Company, Inc.
Alterations
Helga’s Tailoring and Alterations
E. Park Ave. Location
(850) 877-1266
tailoringtallahassee.com
2901 E. Park Ave., Suite 2500
1535 Killearn Center Blvd., A-5
Honorable Mention
Sunshine Alterations
Assisted Living Facility
Westminster Oaks
(850) 878-1136
westminsterretirement.com
4449 Meandering Way
Honorable Mention
Allegro
Auto Repair/Body Shop
M&M Automotive Services
(850) 309-1140
3942 Woodville Highway
Honorable Mention
Lisa’s Paint and Body Shop
Automotive Dealer
Proctor Dealerships
(888) 346-9224
proctordealerships.com
1707 Capital Circle NE
Honorable Mention
Capital Eurocars & Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Bank
Capital City Bank
(850) 402-7700
ccbg.com
217 N. Monroe St.
Various Locations
Honorable Mention
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Banquet Facility
FSU Alumni Center
(850) 644-2761
alumni.fsu.edu
1030 W. Tennessee St.
Honorable Mention
Goodwood Museum & Gardens
Carpet Cleaner
Stanley Steemer
(850) 656-1777
stanleysteemer.com
3600 Weems Road
Honorable Mention
Bowden’s Carpet Cleaning
Child Care Provider
Growing Room Child Development Center
(850) 668-4769
growingroomchildcare.com
2636 Centennial Place
Various Locations
Honorable Mention
Celebration Baptist Kinderschool
Chiropractor
Dr. Gene Jenkins
(850) 668-4057
genejenkinschiro.com
1298 Timberlane Road
Honorable Mention
100% Chiropractic
Credit Union
First Commerce Credit Union
(850) 488-0035
firstcommercecu.org
2073 Summit Lake Drive
Various Locations
Honorable Mention
Envision Credit Union
Computer Repair/Services
On Call Computer Solutions LLC
(850) 224-1008
on-callsupport.com
1114 Thomasville Road, Suite J
Honorable Mention
Panhandle PC
Commercial Real Estate Agency/Agent
Coldwell Banker
(850) 386-6160
coldwellbankertallahassee.com
3303 Thomasville Road
The Naumann Group
(850) 325-1681
naumanngroup.com
2050 Capital Circle NE
Honorable Mention
NAI TALCOR
Dance Studio
Tallahassee Dance Academy
(850) 893-3422
tdadance.com
1409 Maclay Commerce Drive, #D
Honorable Mention
Sharon Davis School of Dance
Day Spa
Millennium Nail and Day Spa
(850) 224-2222
millenniumnailanddayspa.com
1817 Thomasville Road, #230
2915 Kerry Forest Parkway, #606
Honorable Mention
Chelsea Salon and Spa
Dentist Practice
Russell B. Rainey DMD
(850) 385-3700
drrainey.com
221 E. 7th Ave.
Honorable Mention
Murrell & Silvers
Dermatology Practice
Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee
(850) 877-4134
datfl.com
1707 Riggins Road
Honorable Mention
Dermatology Advanced Care
Dry Cleaner
Blue Ribbon Cleaners
(850) 385-7541
blueribbondrycleaning.com
1102 E. Lafayette St.
Various Locations
Honorable Mention
O’Brien’s Shamrock Cleaners
Electrical Company
Lawson & Lawson Electrical Services
(850) 562-4111
llelectrical.com
5019 Metzke Lane
Honorable Mention
Meeks & Sons, Inc.
Family Physician/Practice
Tallahassee Primary Care Associates
(850) 297-0114
tallahasseeprimarycare.com
1803 Miccosukee Commons Drive
Honorable Mention
Patients First
Financial Advisor
Six Pillars Financial Advisor
(850) 410-3568
sixpillarsfa.com
3343 Thomasville Road
Honorable Mention
Bill Zottolli/Northwestern Mutual
Fitness Instructor/Center
KAOS Group Training
(850) 980-5281
kaosgrouptraining.com
2755 Power Mill Court, Suite B
Honorable Mention
Premier Health and Fitness Center
Flooring (Carpet/Tile/Etc)
Brian Barnard’s Flooring America
(850) 386-8689
barnardsflooring-america.com
2731 Capital Circle NE
Honorable Mention
Southern Flooring
Florist
Blossoms
(850) 385-7363
blossomflowers.com
541 N. Monroe St.
Honorable Mention
Designs by Darin
Gym/Health Club
Premier Health & Fitness Center
(850) 431-2348
tmh.org/premier
3521 Maclay Blvd.
Honorable Mention
KAOS Group Training
Hair Salon/Studio
Millennium Nail and Day Spa
(850) 224-2222
millenniumnailanddayspa.com
1817 Thomasville Road, #230
2915 Kerry Forest Parkway, #606
Honorable Mention
So Pure Salon & Spa
Hotel
Hotel Duval, Autograph Collection
(850) 224-6000
hotelduval.com
415 N. Monroe St.
Honorable Mention
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown
Insurance Agency
Demont Insurance Agency
(850) 942-7760
demontinsurance.com
2400 Mahan Drive
State Farm
statefarm.com
Honorable Mention
Doug Crowley Insurance Services
Interior Design Firm
Laura Bryant Interior Design
(850) 694-2297
laurabryantdesign.com
Honorable Mention
n.d. designs TLH Inc.
Landscaping/Lawn Services
Esposito Lawn and Garden Center
(850) 386-2114
Espositogardencenter.com
2743 Capital Circle NE
Honorable Mention
Capital City Lawn Care
Law Firm/Attorney Practice
Barrett Fasig & Brooks
(850) 224-3310
tallahasseepersonalinjury.com
3360 Capital Circle NE
Honorable Mention
Manausa Law Firm
Limo Service
Mike’s Limousine Service Of Tallahassee
(850) 224-5466
limomike.com
3109 W. Tennessee St.
Honorable Mention
Classic Limo
Local Charity/Non- Profit Organization
Big Bend Hospice
(850) 878-5310
bigbendhospice.org
1723 Mahan Center Blvd.
Honorable Mention
Boys Town North Florida
Maid Service/House Cleaning
Helping Hands Cleaning, Etc.
(850) 510-1111
Honorable Mention
The Maids of Tallahassee
Monogramming/Embroidery Services
M&M Monogramming
(850) 514-3148
mmmonogramming.com
2030 Thomasville Road, #1
Honorable Mention
Loli and the Bean
Moving Company
AMWAT Moving
(850) 877-7131
amwatmovers.com
319 Ross Road
Honorable Mention
Mike’s Moving, Inc.
Nail Salon
Millennium Nail and Day Spa
(850) 224-2222
millenniumnailanddayspa.com
1817 Thomasville Road, #230
2915 Kerry Forest Parkway, #606
Honorable Mention
Royal Nails
Obstetric/Gynecological Practice
North Florida Women’s Care
(850) 877-7241
nflwc.com
1401 Centerville Road, Suite 202
Honorable Mention
Dr. Morales & Dr. Hall
Optometry/Ophthalmology Practice
Eye Associates of Tallahassee
(850) 878-6161
eyeassociatesoftallahassee.com
2020 Fleischmann Road
Honorable Mention
Orsillo Vision Care & Optical & Susan Whaley
Painter
Marlin Coatings Inc.
(850) 224-1370
3666 Peddie Drive
Honorable Mention
Superior Painting
Pediatric Practice
North Florida Pediatrics
(850) 877-1162
northfloridapeds.com
3606 Maclay Blvd., Suite 102
Honorable Mention
(TPCA) Tallahassee Pediatrics
Pest Control Service
Paul’s Termite & Pest Control
(850) 386-2847
callpauls.com
1225 Commerce Blvd., Midway
Honorable Mention
Capelouto Termite & Pest Control
Phone Service Provider
Verizon Wireless
(850) 514-2355
verizonwireless.com
2110 N. Monroe St.
Various Locations
Honorable Mention
AT&T
Plumbing Service
Keith McNeil Plumbing
(850) 562-5504
mcneillplumbing.com
3505 N. Monroe St.
Honorable Mention
Keith Lawson Company, Inc.
Pool Repair/Service Company
Barksdale Custom Pools
(850) 556-8348
barksdalecustompools.com
1754-A Thomasville Road
Honorable Mention
Terry’s Pool Services
Printing/Copying Services
Target Print & Mail (Formerly Target Copy)
(850) 224-3007
targetprintmail.com
635 W. Tennessee St.
Honorable Mention
Karmanos Printing & Graphics
Residential Real Estate Agency/Agent
Coldwell Banker
(850) 386-6160
coldwellbankertallahassee.com
3303 Thomasville Road
Honorable Mention
The Naumann Group
Roofing Repair/Services
Rowe Roofing
(850) 386-7663
roweroofing.com
1843 Commerce Blvd.
Honorable Mention
Stubbs Roofing Company
Security System
Safe Touch
(850) 385-9511
safetouch.com
1962 Village Green Way
Honorable Mention
Hi-Tech System Associates Inc.
Sign Company
Fast Signs
(850) 894-2400
fastsigns.com/373
1920 N. Monroe St.
Honorable Mention
Super Signs
Sports/Physical Therapy
Tallahassee Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy
(850) 877-8855
tospt.com
1891 Capital Circle NE, Unit 2
Honorable Mention
Tallahassee Memorial Rehabilitation Center
Surgical Practice
Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic
(850) 877-2126
tlhplasticsurgery.com
2452 Mahan Drive, #101
Honorable Mention
Southeastern Plastic Surgery, P.A.
Tree Service
Miller’s Tree Service
(850) 894-8733
millertreesrv.com
4951 Woodlane Circle
Honorable Mention
AAA Tree Experts
Veterinary Clinic
North Florida Animal Hospital
(850) 385-5141
nflah.com
2701 N. Monroe St.
Honorable Mention
Paws & Claws Veterinary Hospital
Web Design
Cuneo Creative
(850) 402-0027
cuneocreative.com
416 N. Adams St.
Honorable Mention
Netphiles
Wedding Venue
Goodwood Museum & Gardens
(850) 877-4202
goodwoodmuseum.org
1600 Miccosukee Road
Honorable Mention
Mission San Luis
Weight Loss/Control Program
Weight Watchers
(850) 894-1422
weightwatchers.com
1400 Village Square Blvd.
1415 Timberlane Road, #315
Honorable Mention
FIT Weight Loss & More
Shopping
Antique Shop
Killearn Antiques Mall
(850) 893-0510
1415 Timberlane Road
Honorable Mention
Miss Mandy’s
Cosmetic Vendor
Sephora
(850) 402-0105
sephora.com
500 Apalachee Parkway
Honorable Mention
Ulta Beauty
Eyeglass Store
My Eye Doctor
(Formerly The Hour Glass)
(850) 893-4005
myeyedr.com/tallahassee
1480 Timberlane Road
1433 E. Lafayette St.
Honorable Mention
Vision Works
Furniture Store
Turner’s Fine Furniture Store
(850) 210-0446
turnerfurniture.com
2151 U.S. Highway 319 S.,
Thomasville, GA
Honorable Mention
Haverty’s Furniture
Gift Store
Loli and the Bean
(850) 576-5654
loliandthebean.com
1400 Village Square Blvd.
Honorable Mention
Blue Abaco & My Favorite Things
Jewelry Store
The Gem Collection
(850) 893-4171
gemcollection.com
3501 Thomasville Road
Honorable Mention
Tallahassee Diamond Center
Kids Clothing
Pink Narcissus
(850) 597-8201
lillypinknarcissus.com
1350 Market St.
Honorable Mention
Tres Chic
Locally Owned Store
Cole Couture
(850) 553-3327
colecouture.com
1240 Thomasville Road, # 102
Honorable Mention
Loli and the Bean
Men’s Clothing
Nic’s Toggery
(850) 385-6866
nicstoggery.com
212 S. Monroe St.
1475 Market St.
Honorable Mention
Kevin’s Fine Outdoor Gear and Apparel
Nursery/Garden Center/Landscaping Materials
Tallahassee Nurseries
(850) 385-2162
tallahasseenurseries.com
2911 Thomasville Road
Honorable Mention
Esposito Lawn & Garden Center
Sporting Goods Store
Academy Sports & Outdoors
(850) 216-3560
academy.com
3122-9 Mahan Drive
Honorable Mention
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Teen Clothing Store
Sparkle by Madison
(850) 591-0074
facebook.com/Sparklebymadison
1108 Thomasville Road
Honorable Mention
Forever 21
Women’s Accessories/Shoes
Narcissus
(850) 668-4807
narcissusstyle.com
1408 Timberlane Road
Honorable Mention
Shoe Station
Women’s Clothing
Cole Couture
(850) 553-3327
colecouture.com
1240 Thomasville Road, # 102
Honorable Mention
Narcissus
Entertainment
Community Event
Springtime Tallahassee
(850) 224-5012
springtimetallahassee.com
209 E. Park Ave.
Honorable Mention
Downtown GetDown
Golf Course
Southwood Golf Club
(850) 942-4653
southwoodgolf.com
3750 Grove Park Drive
Honorable Mention
Golden Eagle Country Club
Entertainment Venue
Cascades Park
(850) 891-3866
discovercascades.com
1001 S. Gadsden St.
Honorable Mention
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
Local Band
Tom & the Cats
Honorable Mention
Michael Miller Band
Online Category
Local Park
Cascades Park
(850) 891-3866
discovercascades.com
1001 S. Gadsden St.
Honorable Mention
Tom Brown Park
Online Category
Local TV/Radio Personality
The Will Dance Show 93.3 FM
Honorable Mention
AJ Malone X101.5 FM
Place to Take the Kids
Cascades Park
(850) 891-3866
discovercascades.com
1001 S. Gadsden St.
Honorable Mention
Tallahassee Museum
