Weekly Garden Creations
Teaser
Ochlocknee River catfish dip w/ fresh chips and vegges – $7
Lighter Fare
Blackened beef tips over chopped green leaf, crispy onions, blue cheese crumbles, peppadews, and Poblano ranch – $13
Filler
Seared Ahi tuna, sweet ginger-soy glaze, strawberries, wild rice, roasted red peppers, NewGreen Organics micros – $18
Served Thursday – Sunday

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The Bistro Bar is open every night with awesome music on the Thursday-Saturday. Come early to enjoy our fantastic entree selection, and stay later for our live entertainment and impressive drink menu. We are booking new bands all the time, so check back often to see what’s happening with the Backwoods night life.
Reservations are suggested and appreciated. The best way to make a reservation is through our reservation line at 850-320-6345. Calls will be returned in the order they are received if not answered right away. This line will be answered to the best of our ability during our hours or operation.
Emails through our contact form will be returned via email or phone call as soon as possible.
Thank you for choosing Backwoods Bistro for your dining experience. We look forward to having you as our guest.
A $50 deposit is required for the banquet room.
Location
401 E Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Hours of Operation
Sunday-Wednesday:
11am – 9pm
Thursday:
11am – 10pm
Friday & Saturday:
11am – 12pm
Bar open late
History
In November 2006, the Rice family opened the restaurant with Jesse as chef and the entire family helping to kick it off. Taylor Harrell, Jesse’s childhood friend and fellow chef, played a huge part in the opening of Backwoods Sopchoppy by dedicating countless hours to get the restaurant on its feet.
In June 2012, after over 5 years of running a successful restaurant and earning numerous awards, Backwoods Bistro expanded into Tallahassee bringing its unique cuisine to a larger venue. Jesse and Taylor have expanded their hours, enhanced the menu, added unique brunch offerings and are poised to fill a need for a “hip” unique restaurant/bar for the young set in Tallahassee. Music will also be a highlight of the weekend offerings, providing a place for both local and national artists to showcase their talent.
The Tallahassee location, only a couple blocks from the downtown, was originally a gas station back in the 1940’s. The building became out of date and was torn down to build the Dragon Room which was a hot spot in Tallahassee for many years. In 2007, The Comedy Zone remodeled the building including the insertion of a huge mahogany bar.
The Backwoods Bistro team is looking forward to serving you and offering a unique dining experience in Tallahassee. We hope you make this place your home away from home and let us know how we can make you smile!
Awards


2011
Best Dinner
Best Service
Best Atmosphere
2010
Best Dinner
Runner up Best Entertainment
2009
Best Lunch
Runner-up Best Atmosphere
2008
Best Dinner