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£24 - £24
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Cafe, American
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Reviewed 16 January 2024

Hubby and I were looking for a dog friendly place (on the patio) that was locally owned and operated. THIS place was perfect. Lunch was superb and our pup was treated to a nice cool water. We ordered the deviled egg appy, salade nicoise, and...flank steak entree. All were delicious. This is close to the interstate and I would definitely stop in again if timely while traveling I-10 through Florida.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 28 September 2023

Sage restaurant truly exceeded our expectations. The service was flawless, and the food was a delight. The salmon and martinis were simply outstanding. The restaurant's atmosphere added to the charm of the evening. Our server, Tony, was not only attentive but also made our dining...experience truly memorable. Highly recommended!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023

First off, the service was amazing. The wine list was good and overall food was outstanding. highly recommend anything on the menu, it is fabulous.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 9 January 2023 via mobile

We have patronized the Sage restaurant in Tallahassee for years, probably since it initially opened. Ordinarily, it’s an above average to outstanding rating. However, on a recent trip with friends, we experienced less than satisfactory service and food quality. First, we were seated promptly per...our reservation. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable, and was very helpful in menu selections. The problems started when an entrée was delivered during a time when appetizers are usually delivered. Secondly, while waiting for our meals, a couple in our party ordered refills from the bar. It took three or four requests before the second round was delivered. Then the meals took a very long time to be served which was highly unusual. Overall the taste and quality of the food served was pretty much on par, but what was most noticeable was the much smaller portion sizes. The dessert orders were also miss handled, so much so that one party canceled that order entirely. Hopefully, this was just an off night, as I’m sure all restaurants experience from time to time. This will not discourage us from returning to one of our favorite eateries and giving them another shot.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 3 January 2023

We dined here in December 2022, and after driving to Tallahassee from Miami were ready to eat early and get to our nearby hotel. We got there about 4pm and the bar was already open, so ordered off the Bar menu. We started with drinks...and The Steak Frites, then ordered the Meatball Flatbread Pizza, and the Three Mahi Tacos for dinner. The bartender was excellent, and made a Mojito every bit as authentic as the ones we had in Miami, and the Dark and Stormy was also perfect. The food was perfectly presented and cooked, and bursting with flavors. The service was excellent, and we thought our meal was real value. This place was a real find, and definitely highly recommend.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 11 April 2022 via mobile

We had dinner at Sage to celebrate our 50th anniversary. We have had many wonderful meals at Sage pre-Covid, and thought it would be the perfect place to celebrate this occasion.. we were extremely disappointed. The only positives I can think of were the server’s...offer to locate a Portuguese wine for me, and the latte and coffee were good. Other than that, the raw oysters were salty, my husband’s filet was barely rare (ordered medium rare), the lobster was so tough I couldn’t even chew it completely. I had asked that they remove the tail from the shell, which they agreed to do, but it was brought in the shell and had to be sent back. It was served chilled ( which was fine) but I it was served in a gigantic bowl of ice. There was no plate on which to place the lobster so I could cut it. They were aware that we were celebrating our Golden anniversary, but there was no complimentary dessert brought to us. This is the only time in over 50 years that a restaurant did not acknowledge our milestone in any way. We left shaking our heads at just how awful the food and service were. Needless to say, we will never returnMore

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 23 December 2021 via mobile

My wife and I were out for date night and were hoping for a nice restaurant experience and great food. We were a bit disappointed in the Sage. The food was tasty, but portions were small for the price. Honestly, Texas Roadhouse has similar pricing...and you don't leave hungry. We were dressed up for our date night, but this place is casual at best. I don't like giving bad reviews, but we were sorely disappointed.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 5 December 2021

We have eaten at Sage many times. Last night we had a very nice meal , but the evening got progressively worse when it was time to pay the bill. At first, we were presented with a bill for another table. That was OK, mistakes...happen. The next 3 times the bill was presented with items added on that we didn’t order. Finally we asked if the manager could come to our table. He told us that this is not the first time this has happened and he didn’t seem too concerned. WHAT….having to spend half our time straightening out a bill is not OK and certainly put a damper on what was otherwise a nice evening. Bottom line……..if you dine at Sage check your bill.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 2 October 2021 via mobile

When elite Southern style service & culinary excellence are combined the result is an awesome restaurant. Sage checks all of the boxes. With a great wine selection, delicately prepared appetizers, and good prime beef we had an awesome dining experience. We had the filet, fried...oysters, escargot, stone crabs, and home made deserts. To top it off we were served Sauternes along with old world service where the staff understands they are their to serve you and make excellent recommendations. Best in Tallahassee. Thank you!!More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 25 August 2021

My wife and I were in town to move our son into the dorms at FSU and took him and his roommate to dinner here... This was our first time here and we do look forward to coming back!!! We had an amazing experience! The...fresh oysters were local and delicious. The escargot were some of the best that I have had anywhere!! The seafood entrees were perfect. Our server gave us better than expected service just impeccable (unfortunately I can't remember his name). So far it is THE Best restaurant in Tally.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 15 August 2021

Our family went to Sage for a special occasion. It was recommended and we were excited. I have a gluten allergy. I wanted seafood and each of the seafood entrees came with a gluten containing starch, so I asked for a substitution. The first waiter...went off to check if that was allowed. He never returned. The second waiter asked if it was a dietary requirement and then went off to check. When he returned, he gave me a long speech about how the chef had composed the dish and a substitution would ruin the composition, and was I sure. I agreed and ordered the substitution. My husband ordered a flatbread that said it was served topped with fresh arugula salad. He asked for the salad to be left off. No substitution requested, just left off. The waiter returned a few minutes later and said he needed to choose something else. I guess the chef has refused to sell him the dish without the arugula. After that, the servers essentially disappeared. Finally, we flagged someone (not one of the waiters) and ordered our dessert “to go” because we had been sitting so long. The dessert took another 20 minutes. The food was actually very very good. It’s just a shame that the restaurant has lost sight of warmth and hospitality. Believe me, I wish I could eat gluten. It’s embarrassing enough to order. Your restaurant humiliated me and then ignored our family. That’s unacceptable. By the way, they don’t have one vegetarian entree on their menu. I would not suggest asking them to customize something for a vegetarian - the restaurant’s culture clearly won’t allow for it.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Sage_Tally, Manager at Sage, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2021

Hello 291ps, we appreciate you sharing this with us. First and foremost, I'd like to extend an apology. Regardless of our intent, your experience was not a good one, and that is deeply troubling for us. Warmth and hospitality are usually our strong suits, and...More

Reviewed 3 August 2021

Went to lunch with my daughter; though there was no one at the hostess table, the guy at the bar was nice enough to let us know that someone would be right with us; certainly appreciated that; we chose to sit outside; lovely, serene area;...though it was a bit warm outside, there was a big fan that provided a good breeze; tables places in a socially distanced manner; waitress was very nice; I ordered the quiche (mushrooms, red peppers, potatoes, goat cheese) and a salad; my daughter had the croque monsier (ham on toasted sourdough bun with melted cheese) with fries and a salad; we enjoyed the food and the atmosphere; only drawback was fighting off the pesky flies - comes with the territory! :o(More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 18 July 2021 via mobile

Amazing experience! The fresh oysters were local and delicious. The seafood entrees were perfect. The special pork with peach sauce was extremely tasty. The service impeccable. Best restaurant in Tally.

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 28 April 2021 via mobile

Sage: A Restaurant AMAZING LUNCH One of the top spots for a Tally original. Ordered sirloin chopped salad. Steak was cooked perfect, ingredients were all fresh and flavorful. Best part, the roasted tomatoes. 🤯 Absolutely bursting with flavor. I could have ate a salad of...all tomatoes. Very reasonable prices for a nice lunch. They also offer outdoor seating which is nice on a cool day/night. Their menu changes for lunch and dinner and seasonally. Our waiter was perfect and we never had to ask for anything. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️More

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 25 April 2021 via mobile

This may be the best pork chop I have ever eaten. It was next level amazing. My wife had the scallops and shrimp. The shrimps were delicious but the scallops only above average. Our friend had the red fish and said she loved it. I...had a Moscow Mule and it was wonderful. All the drinks were good so they must have a talented bartender. For dessert my wife had chocolate elderberry ice cream and she said the chocolate was tasty but the elderberry was not good. I had the chocolate mousse cake and it was wonderful and I’d order it again if I went. The place is very classy but can be a bit loud. We will definitely come back. You will need reservations.More

Date of visit: April 2021
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
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