Category: | Restaurant |
Address: | 707 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303, USA |
Phone: | +1 850-222-2669 |
Site: | winencheese.com |
Rating: | 4.3 |
Working: | Closed 11:31AM–10PM 11:31AM–10PM 11:31AM–10PM 11:31AM–10PM 11:31AM–10PM Closed |
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allison nielsen
Clusters & Hops is the perfect date night spot and their cheese board is incredible. I came here a few months ago after reading so many good things about the place on Yelp. There was a short wait when my friend and I went in for dinner, but we were seated in about 10 minutes. We sat down and ordered a cheese and charcuterie plate. Now, Im still not totally sure what cheeses we had because they werent labeled and they were all pretty different than any other cheeses Ive ever tasted, but let me tell you, Yelpies reading this review: get thee to Clusters & Hops for their cheese, immediately. The cheese flavors were bold, they were creamy, they were sharp, and they were heavenly. For my main dish I ordered the ostrich and duck and it was one of the best dishes Ive ever had in Tallahassee. Its definitely very decadent, but the ostrich and duck were both juicy and tender and cooked to perfection. I had vegetables with my meal and the vegetables were perfect. Price point is pretty steep for Tallahassee but the price is worth it for a nice night out. I would definitely try this place again.
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A Private User
I used to love to come here just to have a glass of wine and an appetizer. This was one of the only spots in town a few years ago that had a selection of wines at the bar that were diverse, European-centric, and selected with care. The selection the last 2 times I have visited has barely rated even trying a glass. Boring and falling in line with the rest of your typical Tallahassee restaurant non food-friendly selections from the fruit-loving USA. I have had sub-par dinners and lunches here, too. One lunch took almost 1.5 hours to arrive. I dont understand the appeal here and why it gets such a high rating. This place is tired, and the worst part is the smell of the actual restaurant. You walk in the door and immediately your appetite is gone because of the odor that hangs in the air. I guess this place had laurels in the past because it is certainly resting on them.
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Ashlyn Burch
The food was absolutely divine. I had the cheese platter as an appetizer and sliced duck breast as an entree. The cheese platter brought a lot of unique flavors from gouda to Asiago to goat cheese. And the duck was cooked perfectly - so tender and yet chewy enough to still be juicy. The atmosphere is very unique. From the front and as you first walk in, it only appears to be a wine and cheese shop, but in the back is the restaurant. I loved the fact that it was not flashy at all, but that it seemed to feel like you were walking into a chefs European kitchen. I will definitely be returning on my next trip to Tallahassee. This is, by far, one of the restaurants at the top of my list, comparable to those I visited in Europe.
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Katrina Carlisle
I have recently been eating there for lunch because it is basically next door to my current place of employment and my car is in the shop. The food is fabulous and the service is great. I would prefer a smaller entree or salad or just something that will fill my stomach for a bit so I wouldnt be spending $16-17 anytime I want to have a quick bite for lunch. Unless you dont tip, youre not getting out of there without spending at least that. Really, that figure is a minimum. But, I cannot say anything negative about the service and the delicious food. If you want a good salad, try the buffalo chicken....yummy :)
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Jonathan Mitchell
Great atmosphere - if it was 1994... We came in for dinner after a concert and thought it would be a good place for conversation and ambiance. Although our service was excellent and we had a good dinner, the atmosphere left something to be desired. From the looks of it this place opened in the early 90s and hasnt changed a bit since then - including the music choices :/ As I write this Seal is jamming in the background and Im ready to go! This place is in desperate need of an update or at least a good dusting. Dinner was good - dessert subpar. Atmosphere makes this a place to miss. Wont be coming back.
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Swim Club
As a place that I have been excited to try for a very long time it makes me sad at how horrible of an overall experience this place was. 3 of us went for a birthday dinner and after dealing with a rude waiter and waiting over 30 minutes to even get a glass of water we noticed multiple cockroaches climbing on the walls of the restaurant. I dont understand how the reviews are so amazing when the food was decent at best and horribly overpriced. The menu fails to accurately describe the food youre getting and I googled my $40 bottle of wine to find it was being sold for $7.99.
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A Private User
This place is definitely overrated (literally). Small cheese plate was good, but the main dish I received (ahi tuna) was one of the biggest dining disappointments of my life. The fish was gummy and had a layer of fat on the top that made it hard to separate in order to eat. The slaw was very sour and overpowering. The meal overall tasted like something my midwestern family would throw together for dinner on any given night. Im really upset. Its not even something I would want to eat again for 7.95 a plate.
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Aaron Preston
Found this place on Google and was not disappointed. I thought I was in the wrong place when I walked in. It has the feel of a 100 year old book store that also sells wine and cooking oils. I ordered the duck pot stickers and kangaroo sliders. Each dish came with its own custom crafted vinaigrette, one with Sriracha and the other with chocolate. The whole meal was less than $30 and I cant believe they cooked up such fantastic plates in that tiny kitchen. These folks know what they are doing.
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Casey Smith
If I had to pick the top 5 best restaurants in town, this would be one of them. The entire dining experience is unlike any other in Tallahassee. When you walk in, you see a wine and cheese shop and you need to walk down one of the aisles to get to the dining room in back. Its like a secret, hidden gem. The menu is unpretentiously gourmet. If you go, I would HIGHLY recommend trying the truffle mac & cheese, it will change your life.
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Thomas Silva
Waited 17 minutes for a server to go to our table. We didnt even get water, while every table around us got more than one visit from the staff. If someone cares to know, someone in our party is black. We were all well dressed, so we just left to go to Wine Loft where our money was appreciated. No hard feelings, but well give our business to establishments that know how to treat everyone well.
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Manny Figgs
This place is just absolutely tasteful. You are able to grab your own wine off the wall and enjoy it with some friends in a very laid-back atmosphere. If youre looking for something to pick at while youre indulging on your selected wine, the food is amazing. Freshly cooked meals and perfect complements to your drink, this place deserves 5 stars. Try the duck, its delicious.
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Cassandra Rayne
Well-prepared, classic French style cuisine (with an occasional fun ingredient like ostrich meat?!) in a delightfully dark, intimate environment. Long-time servers who know their stuff. Outstanding selection of wines. Always a quality experience, but dont expect it to be quick! Coming in ready to linger and share good company make this place shine.