Hayward House Bistro

Hayward House is conveniently located right near the Capitol, City Hall, and other downtown staples where Andrew's used to be. The decor has a modern spin but is still cozy, especially if you snag a velvet-covered booth. My first visit to Hayward was not long after they opened. I eased in with their crab bisque soup (they changed the menu and I no longer see it on there) and a wedge salad. The bisque was perfectly seasoned and had the right amount of creaminess. I have since been back and enjoyed the weather outside in cooler months, as well as indoors to avoid the humidity and stifling heat. Some of my favorites are their chicken wing appetizer (try the dry rub ranch with their house ranch; delicious), wedge salad, poutine, asparagus as a side, and their redfish as a wrap or without if you have a gluten allergy. Hayward's service is fast enough to get you in and out within an hour so you can get back to work expeditiously.

Victor makes the best Hot Toddy's in Tallahassee! With the cold weather you need to come try some. And trust me, I have ordered them at every restaurant I have been too. Hands down, his are the best. I love Hayward House. I am gluten free for medical reasons and I have never gotten sick here. I actually live the appetizers so much I could eat only those all night long. The P.E.I. Mussels of course, their broth is delicious. The whipped feta and they actually gave me some carrots with it one time and that was a huge win! And then they even made for me the salmon tostadas but used a sliced radish instead of the tostada and wow. The taste was perfect and the fact that the chef tried so hard to make things I could eat without getting sick made me so happy. If you ever come for brunch then the steak and eggs are perfect. I can't wait to come back to Tallahassee just to come back here to eat.