Like this unique restaurant and menu. Although the roadways are under construction, when you arrive, plenty of parking. Had the Steak Frites. Very good. Caesar salad had right amount of anchovies. Prices are of value and they narrowed menu perfectly. Great lunch spot and can talk w/o overbearing noise. read more

I've always aspired to be a "regular". You know, where you go somewhere often enough to have your favorite server or bartender that remembers you and your food/drink order? Sage is that place for us. We enjoy dining there for lunch and dinner, but our favorite "comfort date night" is a bistro table in the bar, Wagyu burgers, Steak Frites and martinis. The atmosphere is intimate, the food is decadent, and the cocktails are always on point. Juan is our regular server and he has the perfect rhythm for a Friday night. He's attentive yet gives you your space. Sage is the kind of place that feels like home because regardless of the time of day you visit, you always see someone you know. Whether it's a friendly face at the bar, or someone coming in for an event in the "back bar", Sage is a must for upscale Tallahassee dining. The price point is outstanding for the quality of your meal. The portions are hefty and we never leave hungry. The road construction in the Market St district has not deterred us from making our regular burger night. Do not let it stop you. Tip... The burgers are served in the bar only. If you crave their savory Wagyu burger be sure to reserve a seat in bar/bistro seating OR visit them on their new Burger Monday in the dining room. It looks like they have a great new Monday night burger special with a wine pairing. read more

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I had a great experience at Sage! We were a bit worried because we didn't have a reservation for our party of 4. In addition, we were first-timers, so we didn't know exactly what to expect. One of the people in our party thought that this was a farm-to-table restaurant, but they actually serve delicious New American cuisine, rooted in French techniques. There were a lot of delectable nods to French cuisine on the lunch menu such as soupe a l'oignon, oven-baked escargot. salade nicoise, quiche, and even croque monsieur! There's a cozy bar that serves craft cocktails and wine too. The somewhat intimate space gives one a true local, neighborhood feel. Our server needs a full salute! He made the best mojito that I've ever had. There was just something about the way he muddled that mint that made the drink worth the wait. And let me add, this drink was a mocktail. It was so delicious. I wish I had ordered two. He was also hospitable and made us feel at ease, especially after the funny surprise that this was not a farm-to-table styled restaurant. I enjoyed the salade nicoise with its olive oil poached yellow fin tuna, mixed lettuces, haricots verts, tomatoes, hard-cooked eggs, shaved red onion, olives, red potatoes, and lemon pepper dressing. It was perfect. I thought there would be a tuna filet but there was a scoop of minced tuna on the salad which made the salad easier to mix and enjoy. I appreciated that the haricots vert were tender. I would definitely return. read more

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Wow! Fantastic food. Went there for light lunch. The fish was fresh We added lump crab cakes to our fish. The potatoes had shiratake mushrooms ..yummy! read more

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With all the construction on Maclay Boulevard, it's worth a mention that Sage restaurant is still rocking it! We went for lunch on Saturday, I ordered the trout almondine, it was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. My husband had their Wagu beef hamburger and said it was way above average and delicious as well. Beautiful weather in the nice garden area outside made it an absolutely perfect lunch. We will be back more often! The construction was not a problem, we just came in at the entrance across the street from Premier health club which is the entrance to Maclay Hammock. Immediately to the left, there was an arrow directing us and we had no issues. Easy Peezy! read more

We were not greeted when we arrived. We had to wait at least 5 minutes or more. The bartender could have said "someone will be right with you" or at least "welcome in". But he chose to ignore us. We were very surprised at this. We have eaten at Sage several times and always had a great experience. I ordered the steak filet and it was not cooked to order. It was overcooked. The sauce was too salty also. Very disappointing especially for the price. I recommend the fish from previous experience. The raw oysters were AWESOME! read more

What a fabulous restaurant! I had not been in a while, and despite some challenges finding it due to construction nearby, it was such a lovely event with a group of about 20 people. The food was phenomenal. I had the onion soup in a vegetarian broth, and it was delicious. I also had a salad with beets and a crabcake. People in my group ordered everything possible from the menu, and there was not one single complaint. Everyone loved it! I finished my lunch off with a wonderful caramel crème brûlée. The service was excellent as was the ambience. I will definitely be returning! read more

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I tried this place on a whim with a friend while we were in town for 48 hours and decided on it from others' Yelp reviews, I am so glad we did. I cannot rave enough from the ambience when you walk into the smoky wood smell to the friendly staff to the exquisite food -do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a Sage dinner! Though we didn't have a reservation, they still managed to welcome us with sweet Southern hospitality. A quick glass of delicious wine at the bar and they found space for us at a comfy table for dinner. Started with the crabcakes and deviled eggs, (no filler), and our server was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The deviled eggs were also exquisite! We both decided on the fish as they are known for their seafood, I had the snapper which was a delight to the pallet, and my friend had the salmon which he absolutely loved. We split a bottle of the Russian River Valley, Chardonnay, and thoroughly enjoyed our cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake desserts. I cannot tell you what a wonderful experience this was, I can only recommend that you try it for yourself. read more

Sage Restaurant - Red snapper - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Never been at dinner so I was forced to try new things!!! Some gold and some eh. I'm just glad they allowed me in because I came after a day of checking out four springs and was dressed beach casual at best so thank you for that lol!!! OF COURSe I had to have the French onion soup. Which was delish as always!!! Tried a salad with beets. Now I hate beets. I have had them 1 million different ways and no matter what, I just don't like them, but these were absolutely delicious!!! I also got a side of the brussels sprouts, which was divine and I over ordered and got a side of basmati rice. It was dry and not tasty at all. I had the brownie, which was also dry and idk not choclately. My only disappointments of the eve. Service and everything else good!!! read more

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Passing thru Tallahassee, decided to give Sage a try because the menu looked amazing. My goodness, we are glad we did!! My wife had the salmon - and it was perfect. I had the Mongolian pork chop - and I say this with complete confidence: it's the best pork chop I've ever had in my life. Perfectly prepared, tender, most and simply delicious! We also ordered the incredible Mac & Cheese - which is enough for 4-5 people to share; we barely put a dent in it! Finally, we enjoyed their bread pudding for dessert- and we enjoyed it as well. It wasn't overpoweringly sweet - which sometimes happens with bread pudding - and it was therefore the perfect dessert after a big meal. Service was also outstanding- we sure hope to return in the future when in Tallahassee. read more

This place is only receiving a 4 because we had to wait at lunch 3 top for 45 minutes. Server was quiet, but friendly. The bartender actually sold us on what to order (where we waited on a table bc there were three of us we couldn't order there either the couple and single person who came in sat at the bar and ordered). The shrimp burger was the stand out. The chicken sandwich was a close second. Highly recommend! Make sure you have a reservation. read more

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My husband and I went to Sage last night for my birthday and had the most amazing experience. Our server Sarah was wonderful and the service was perfect. The manager Christian got a list of the ingredients from the Special of the night for my husband who wanted to try to make part of the dish again at home. And the food? well... absolutely out of this world! As mentioned, we both had the Special of the night and it was totally amazing. The Chefs Chris, Nate and Bailey are so brilliant and talented. We loved our evening there and hope to be able to go back soon! read more

Service and atmosphere is great. One of the more extensive bourbon offerings I've seen at a bar that is well priced. Apps were great had crab cake, oysters and escargot. Trout Almandine was plentiful but maybe overly topped with sliced almonds. Will be back if in the area. read more

Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Glad I was able to stop by and try this spot during my time in FL. If you get there before the kitchen opens, order the American Wagyu Burger, it will change your life. Can't say enough about the service and the attention from the staff there. Come check it out, their bar selection is incredible as well! Definitely will be coming back to this place. read more

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So disappointed. Comfortable and classic restaurant let us down this time. The service was excellent. Immediately seated with reservation. The experienced mature male waiter was a pro. As good as they come. The escargot were beyond garlicky. Really over the top into unpleasant. Want them? Order at Giorgio's. The x-large scallop sized crab cakes were meaty and good. Nicely accompanied by a lightly pickled green beans and red onions. Savory sauce. The steak frites were a mixed bad. The steak was a nice size, perfectly cooked rare 1/2 strip, and thickly sliced, topped with garlic butter. It was doused in heavy salt. Once I cut off the top of the steak I enjoyed it. The plate was overloaded with slightly greasy nearly cold French fries. They were placed on top of and fully covered the small arugula shiitake salad. 1/2 would have been more than enough. Frankly they should have been discarded and a fresh batch cooked to order. They overwhelmed everything but the salt. My friend's salmon was cooked perfectly medium and he was happy. He had the same shocked reaction to the escargot. Might try a soup and sandwich next time. read more

The service and cocktails were exceptional, but the food was underwhelming for the price- average flavors and portions that didn't justify the premium. Because of that, I wouldn't recommend Sage unless you're going just for drinks. read more

Visiting from out of state. Highly recommend but very disappointed! Food service was slow and food was tasteless! Not enough help Im thinking. Oh well read more

By far the best restaurant in Tally, the exceptional entrees and apps, along with the ambiance, the chef, bartenders, and all that comes with the Sage experience is a Tally local favorite! The food is perfection no matter what you order. Always the best and never disappointed. - Lauren Barnard read more

The yellow fin tuna was so smooth did not need a knife to cut through all of the different flavors blended together perfectly. The service was great and my cup was never empty. It was a laid back ambiance. Great for a celebration. read more

Sage Restaurant - Yellow Fin Tuna - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

The food here is among the best in Tallahassee. We made a reservation online and had no wait time at all. Service was great! I got the pork chop, my fiancée got the yellowfin tuna, we also got escargot and mussels as appetizers. Great way to celebrate our engagement! On a busy night, this place is very busy so plan ahead. read more

Sage Restaurant - Mongolian Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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The food was great. I enjoyed the smoked & grilled duck breast. Surprisingly varied in flavor and texture. The dining room was loud and felt crowded. It would benefit from some curtains or acoustic dampening. Conversation with my dining party was hard to follow. The front of house staff did not know the menu & specials. One member of my party requested a dish be served without Kale and the waiter failed to communicate this to the back of house (or failed to communicate to us that it was not possible). All in all, Sage is presenting and pricing itself as a high end dining establishment, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. My impression was that the chef is talented but lacks managerial or executive skills to run an entire restaurant. read more

Sage Restaurant - Roasted duck breast with apples and other garnish - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Only been a couple of times for lunch. Reasonably priced with a good amount of interesting menu choices. Had a fish sandwich and the burger. Both excellent. My wife had quiche. Loved it! Light and yummy. Friendly and attentive service. Clean. Go!!! read more

Food was superb and our waiter so attentive! They have our small group a nice private booth.

I am so disappointed in myself for not coming here sooner...what an absolute gem of a restaurant! Headed here for a late lunch and was immediately seated. From overhearing other customers though, making a reservation is your best bet to ensure getting seating. It's super cozy inside with the cutest little patio surrounded by foliage. The food is AMAZING! They were out of tuna and the onion soup (imagine my disappointment), so I opted for the trout and the tomato bisque. Did not regret it! The soup has blue cheese (in case you aren't a fan of that). The trout plate is not for the large eater. The salmon burger is delicious and is a bigger entree. Side note: no kids menu. After much persuasion, my toddler enjoyed the tomato bisque. Our server, Kate R, had such great customer service skills. She made our experience extremely pleasant! Definitely a place worth trying. read more

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Sage in Tallahassee is consistently fantastic. The best service in town. It's just a genuinely great dining experience all around. Highly recommend! read more

We love Sage!! The food is consistently top tier and the staff is phenomenal. Sage is a Tallahassee gem that we know will always be wonderful. Get the escargot!! read more

It was amazing got the coffee rubbed steak special, which was topped with several vegetables. Steak was tender and quite flavorful. we got the chocolate torte for dessert, warm and light. Sara our server was so fun! Thank you read more

Dave and I were leaving Perry Florida and looking for a breakfast place. The area was very remote and it wasn't until we hit Tallahassee, that we found Sage. It was around eleven and all the outside seating was taken, so we opted for the bar where it was only us. A beautiful wooded restaurant with great service and good food. Dave had the crab cake appetizer, sautéed with slaw. Delish! I had the trout almandine. A piece of trout sautéed to perfection atop of French green beans and roasted baby potatoes. There was a crispy almond mixture with mushrooms on top of the trout. It was very good and had lemons slices on the plate. Masks are mandatory upon entering this restaurant. All staff were masked. I'm glad we found this little treasure along our journey. We love supporting our local community restaurants! read more

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I am obsessed with Sage! Huge Fan for life after my first experience tonight. I had the pleasure of eating the Parisienne Gnocchi, Tuna Crudo, Caramelized Sea Scallops and Gulf Shrimp, Cellentani in Summer Pesto, and Mille-Feuille. For cocktails, I enjoyed an old fashion and the St George Blues! Both were yummy and beautiful. I do not even know where to begin when talking about the food. It was mind-blowing how the chef took your mouth on a vacation. The Parisienne Gnocchi was perfectly cooked and the sauce was so tasty I was scrapping the bowl to get every drop of its goodness. The Caramelized Sea Scallops and Gulf Shrimp were cooked perfectly. The crimini mushrooms and tomatoes were amazing in the Tasso gravy with the grits. In. Cre. Di. Ble! They were my two favorites. Everything was just so wonderful the passion fruit sorbet was an adventure for your mouth with the Mille-Feuille. What a way to end an already outstanding meal! Everything from the incredible wait staff to the food to the atmosphere made for a perfect evening out. I will most definitely be back to enjoy more. read more

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This place delivered. I tasted the freshness of the food. My sister and I enjoyed a shrimp and scallop entree with creamed blue corn and paired it with the Brussels and cauliflower au gratin. We each started with their soup!! Chefs kiss for food, service outstanding and Ambience fresh and inviting. Definitely recommend the whole experience to anyone looking for a nicer more seasonal menu and more upscale spread. Pro Tip Make a reservation on Resy.com. This place fills up fast on weekends particularly. read more

Sage Restaurant - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Was in Tallahassee to visit a friend and stopped here. We were seated right away and our waitress came to serve us quickly. We started with a round of wine and cocktails. They had a good selection of both. The environment was cute but cleared out pretty early from what I'm used to. The food was good but a little overpriced for what it was. I had the scallops and shrimp which was their version of shrimp and grits. The seafood was cooked perfectly. read more

The atmosphere looked great but it was too loud and busy. The bar was great, they knew what they were doing. The burger was great too. A few areas that left us wanting more; the Caesar salad, I understand the dressing is made with anchovies but it was extremely off putting having 3-4 slimy anchovies sitting on top of the salad. If they were fried in batter it would have been much more enjoyable than an unexpected bite of slimy fish that seeped a fishy flavor on the top of the salad. This element left the salad feeling drab. Secondly, the bar tender told us we made a great choice in choosing the fries and that we would not be disappointed, we were so hungry from traveling and were looking forward to a fresh, Crunchy, hot flavorful bite. They fries were anything but tasty. They were lukewarm warm, soggy, and lacked salt. Any chef knows that salt is the beginning of layering flavor. Lastly, every element lacked vinegar, citrus, and salt. Just a pinch of brightness would have elevated the raw goodness of each dish. Great potential but as the Exec Chef/owner I highly recommend looking over every element of each dish and perfecting the ingredients focusing on texture and unique flavor. read more

Sage was most of what I hoped it would be! Apart from the minor error of the candied walnuts being omitted from my salad, I would definitely recommend Sage to anyone looking for a memorable time at a delicious, unique restaurant! The crab cakes as a starter were highly recommended and we found them to be good...but not the best we'd ever tasted...at least not for the steep price of $15. In any event, Sage's chef's specials are where it's at! We both enjoyed our entrees immensely and delighted in savoring a bottle of red wine which we felt was reasonably priced. I will definitely return to Sage when hosting more out of town visitors! read more

Always a great experience here. Just had to update pics from my visit last week. Might have been the best mushroom soup I've ever tasted! Service great as well! read more

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Sage is my latest local restaurant obsession. I love sitting at the bar and I love appetizers and Sage has both on point. The bar area is small but I don't mind that. I am working my way through the menu and haven't had anything bad yet. It is a little pricey but worth the price. Drinks are also excellent. Highly recommend. read more

Sage Restaurant - Mostly eaten (sorry I was hungry) steak frites and fish dip/pimento dip - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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I'm deducting 1 star only due to price, a bit over the top on some things. That being said, everything we had was fabulous from the drinks to the app to the entrees, to the dessert! You really can't go wrong with anything you order here. The service was great and the ambiance was really nice! Great for special occasion dining or date night! read more

Great service and delicious food. Went for a Birthday Celebration and they did not disappoint! Definitely one of Tallahassee's finest.

always a 5 star visit with Sage and why I keep coming back! best service, best food (and rotating menu too!), their bar area is the best.

* Note: It's a Tallahassee 5 star, not like the best place I've been to or my favorite place ever.. I really like Sage! It's one of the few places that I don't mind eating out at in Tallahassee. Sage is very consistent (although not an adventurous menu choice or a lot of changes in the menu items) with the food quality& they don't oversalt their dishes. I have never ate here anything that was overcooked or poorly seasoned or executed. (Which often happens at other places in town..) I like their lunch menu better than dinner, and I'm so happy it's back (after a few years of Covid slow-down and changes). Onion soup is always good..their oysters are good (I'd eat them although I am not a huge fan of oyster). Good potato chips to share, good sandwiches for lunch. Lovely beet salad with perfectly candied pecans..it's a bit noisy, but not as noisy as some of the other places in town. Price is reasonable considering the inflation and other places in town. Nice patio and bar area. Service can be tad slow, but it's like that everywhere these days. P. S. My friend (recently moved to town, originally from New Orleans/ lived a while in Boston, a serious eater) who was with me at lunch a few days ago was pleased with this place..after feeling somewhat dissatisfied at other recommended restaurants.:) read more

Sage Restaurant - Tempura oysters. I was skeptical of the kimchi, but it was actually pretty good! - New American Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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Delicious food. Very pet friendly. Say outside with our pup and had two other dogs at nearby tables. A little slow getting our food. Slow pace. read more

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