The atmosphere of the restaurant was great. Madison R. our server was a people’s person, very cordial, and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
DNewt
We were visiting Tallahassee for FAMU’s Homecoming. We asked the hotel manager about places to eat. He recommended Backwoods Crossing. Our server Madison R. provided exceptional service. Her description of the entrees was perfect. The overall dining experience was amazing, very unique and very enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Community Health Wellness Fair
Our waitress had a beautiful personality. She was an expert describing every entree and appetizer. Thank you Maddison Reid for a great dinner experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christi Roark
The staff were all very friendly. The service was fast and accurate. The food was very good. Overall, a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abby Ganley
Great Dog friendly restaurant! The food was yummy and fresh, the drink was good (Smokie the beer). Would recommend the apple chicken Brie sandwich (3 of 4 ordered and liked it), and the tuna & truffle was a 4/5. The bread was so fresh and fluffy with perfect toasted layer for the contents of the sandwich to not get soggy 10/5. The honey mustard was the BEST honey mustard ive ever had ( i consider myself a conisour of honey mustard) and even purchased a jar of it. Yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
csganley
This was our first time eating here and the food and drinks were great. We sat in the garden with our furry pooch, and our server was friendly, fun, and efficient. All of our food was fresh, warm, and just as we ordered. We LOVED the Bread! We will definitely eat here again when we're back in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Butler
I got the crab cakes for an ap, seafood heaven (shrimp and grits) with crab bisque, and key lime pie, creme brulee, and bread pudding. The crabcakes were ridiculously good and so was the bisque. The shrimp and sausage in the seafood dish were way over salted. The key lime pie was good, not tart enough in my opinion. The creme brulee was not good, the custard was lumpy and liquid. The bread pudding was the winner for desserts. Atmosphere was busy and loud but fine to talk. Service was ok, we waited for at least 5-10 minutes before a server came to our table but then he was nice, energetic. Forgot to bring a drink that was ordered. Overall it was a fine experience. At the prices they charge for each dish, I would have expected the food to be a little better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
David and Jennifer Christenson
So happy we found this special place after a long day of driving! Delicious, fresh, literal farm-to-table offerings! Everything we had was incredible! Mozzarella Logs, Crab Corn Bisque, Summer Delight Salad, Portobello Burger and Caramelized Apple Crumble which was a taste of fall in a bowl! Just wish we’d toured the grounds before. Also, the restaurant was so well run and efficient. Our waiter Tareq S. was the best! Super attentive, knowledgeable and an overall excellent server! We’ll definitely be back on our return trip! Thanks so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathryn Lewis
Overall, I recommend. However, I have to give it 4 stars simply because it’s a bummer when you want a dish from the Garden Creations and they’re out of it. 😩 They also don’t bring dishes back (to my knowledge). The service is consistently friendly and environment is a casual vibe with the only noise being other tables making conversation!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tina Bertot
We visited this restaurant twice now while in town visiting my son at college, and both times have been absolutely wonderful. The food is consistently delicious — fresh, perfectly prepared, and unique. The service has been excellent on both visits, with everyone being warm and attentive. A special shoutout to Emily, the hostess, who truly went above and beyond to make our experience special. She was welcoming, professional, and even took the time to handle our to-go order with such care. She also took the extra time to come outside and check on us multiple times while eating in the garden. It’s rare to find someone who genuinely enjoys making guests feel taken care of, and Emily does exactly that. This restaurant has become one of my must-visits whenever I’m in town — highly recommend!
This is a must stop in Tallahassee!!! The beautiful gardens produce outstanding food! We had the Cobb salad , Brie Caprese sandwich on sourdough. preblack and blue burger and the catfish bites. The catfish bites were served in amazing grits with hot fresh jalapeños on top! Totally awesome. The Cobb salad had fresh boiled eggs from the henhouse and wonderful greens. The burger looked and tasted sooo good. Come back for the drink specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christian Luehmann
Food and service were great. Plus the garden walk was very cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Legler
We moved from western NY a couple weeks ago. Went to eat here and this was the best food we've had going out to eat. And we travel at least 3-4 times a year
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Lavin
The farm-to-table concept is well executed here. It's a warm and welcoming restaurant. The food combinations are terrific. A personal shout out to Sohanie. Her recommendations were great. The hostess never stopped working. These are reflections on proper management. I'll definitely come back and I'm going to get a gift card for my son. Thank you all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Hanson
I've been in the restaurant business 28 years, this is the most cohesive place I've ever seen. It works in perfect order and the experience is amazing. From the smiling organized host stand, to Taylor's tremendous service, to Gabe shooting fire from behind the bar. The food was remarkable, I had the boar burger most mind blowing 17 bucks I've ever spent on food. Great rum at a great price and not your run of the mill Bacardi ish , craft beer, killer wine all affordable. Do not miss this joint. They need a Bib Gourmand.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was great. Madison R. our server was a people’s person, very cordial, and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We were visiting Tallahassee for FAMU’s Homecoming. We asked the hotel manager about places to eat. He recommended Backwoods Crossing. Our server Madison R. provided exceptional service. Her description of the entrees was perfect. The overall dining experience was amazing, very unique and very enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our waitress had a beautiful personality. She was an expert describing every entree and appetizer.
Thank you Maddison Reid for a great dinner experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff were all very friendly. The service was fast and accurate. The food was very good. Overall, a great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Dog friendly restaurant! The food was yummy and fresh, the drink was good (Smokie the beer). Would recommend the apple chicken Brie sandwich (3 of 4 ordered and liked it), and the tuna & truffle was a 4/5. The bread was so fresh and fluffy with perfect toasted layer for the contents of the sandwich to not get soggy 10/5. The honey mustard was the BEST honey mustard ive ever had ( i consider myself a conisour of honey mustard) and even purchased a jar of it. Yummy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our first time eating here and the food and drinks were great. We sat in the garden with our furry pooch, and our server was friendly, fun, and efficient. All of our food was fresh, warm, and just as we ordered. We LOVED the Bread! We will definitely eat here again when we're back in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the crab cakes for an ap, seafood heaven (shrimp and grits) with crab bisque, and key lime pie, creme brulee, and bread pudding. The crabcakes were ridiculously good and so was the bisque. The shrimp and sausage in the seafood dish were way over salted. The key lime pie was good, not tart enough in my opinion. The creme brulee was not good, the custard was lumpy and liquid. The bread pudding was the winner for desserts. Atmosphere was busy and loud but fine to talk. Service was ok, we waited for at least 5-10 minutes before a server came to our table but then he was nice, energetic. Forgot to bring a drink that was ordered. Overall it was a fine experience. At the prices they charge for each dish, I would have expected the food to be a little better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
So happy we found this special place after a long day of driving! Delicious, fresh, literal farm-to-table offerings! Everything we had was incredible! Mozzarella Logs, Crab Corn Bisque, Summer Delight Salad, Portobello Burger and Caramelized Apple Crumble which was a taste of fall in a bowl! Just wish we’d toured the grounds before. Also, the restaurant was so well run and efficient. Our waiter Tareq S. was the best! Super attentive, knowledgeable and an overall excellent server! We’ll definitely be back on our return trip! Thanks so much!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall, I recommend. However, I have to give it 4 stars simply because it’s a bummer when you want a dish from the Garden Creations and they’re out of it. 😩 They also don’t bring dishes back (to my knowledge). The service is consistently friendly and environment is a casual vibe with the only noise being other tables making conversation!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We visited this restaurant twice now while in town visiting my son at college, and both times have been absolutely wonderful. The food is consistently delicious — fresh, perfectly prepared, and unique. The service has been excellent on both visits, with everyone being warm and attentive.
A special shoutout to Emily, the hostess, who truly went above and beyond to make our experience special. She was welcoming, professional, and even took the time to handle our to-go order with such care. She also took the extra time to come outside and check on us multiple times while eating in the garden. It’s rare to find someone who genuinely enjoys making guests feel taken care of, and Emily does exactly that.
This restaurant has become one of my must-visits whenever I’m in town — highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This is a must stop in Tallahassee!!! The beautiful gardens produce outstanding food! We had the Cobb salad , Brie Caprese sandwich on sourdough. preblack and blue burger and the catfish bites. The catfish bites were served in amazing grits with hot fresh jalapeños on top! Totally awesome. The Cobb salad had fresh boiled eggs from the henhouse and wonderful greens. The burger looked and tasted sooo good. Come back for the drink specials.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service were great. Plus the garden walk was very cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We moved from western NY a couple weeks ago. Went to eat here and this was the best food we've had going out to eat. And we travel at least 3-4 times a year
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The farm-to-table concept is well executed here. It's a warm and welcoming restaurant. The food combinations are terrific. A personal shout out to Sohanie. Her recommendations were great. The hostess never stopped working. These are reflections on proper management. I'll definitely come back and I'm going to get a gift card for my son. Thank you all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been in the restaurant business 28 years, this is the most cohesive place I've ever seen. It works in perfect order and the experience is amazing. From the smiling organized host stand, to Taylor's tremendous service, to Gabe shooting fire from behind the bar. The food was remarkable, I had the boar burger most mind blowing 17 bucks I've ever spent on food. Great rum at a great price and not your run of the mill Bacardi ish , craft beer, killer wine all affordable. Do not miss this joint. They need a Bib Gourmand.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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