The Edison - Restaurant Tallahassee

I was with a large party and our server did a great job keeping up with all of our food and drink orders. It took a little while for everything to come out, but when it did it was amazing. From the cocktails to the dinner I really enjoyed my time at The Edison. The ambiance is amazing too! I would love to go back!

Situated in a fully refurbished historic building, this restaurant has it all; atmosphere, location, bar, outdoor seating, excellent customer service and absolutely amazing cuisine. The Yoder's Fried Chicken entre is peak comfort food heaven! The fried green tomatoes and dinner salad with grilled chicken were excellent as well. Looking forward to come back here again next time we're in Tallahassee!

Walked over to The Edison during one of the concert series for Cascades and had a moderate experience. The service wasn’t top notch but it wasn’t horrible. The buffalo chicken dip appetizer was good and my grilled pork chop was good. It wasn’t as juicy as I would’ve desired, slightly on the dry side and the putney wasn’t very thick to coat it. All in all, it wasn’t the worst meal and atmosphere but very in the middle which I don’t prefer for the higher price point. The best part was the view of Cascades and the city line as well as the live music from the amphitheater!

We make a reservation for 8:15 for our Son graduation Was very disappointed We seat at 8:45 We have to call the attendance several time to take our order . They bring the drinks and forget one of them Was 9:15 and have to make a complain because we ordered and wait all that time for our food Really it’s a wonderful restaurant with a tremendous cooker Five star for crab cake the best but they need a better service staff very very bad ⭐️ for the service hope to come back and give them another shot improve the service please ! You have a tremendous chef that save this restaurant reputation but if the service keep back you going to lose a lot of customers… Be smart Give the costumer a free entry like bread or chip to entertain the long wait ! A table next to me with 8 people including 3 kids have yo give the babies banana and cereal to keep the busy one of the kids what eating the crayons yo give then to color We left and the order for them was not ready very sad ! Please do better the costumer deserve it Out table was very dark have to use my phone the lamp was not working The menu very informal and very limited to celebrate very special day kids graduation Highly recommend my plate crab cake ❤️

Tasty food, good service, quality cocktails. The best part... was the desert menu. Bread pudding and probably the largest serving of key lime pie! Looking forward to next visit.

This is a lovely restaurant. I have been a couple times. I have never had any issues. It overlooks Cascades Park which is really beautiful at night. The food and drinks I have had was really good. An even bigger plus is that they will throw in a free treat if it is your birthday.

Stopped by for the first time for brunch last Sunday and it was amazing. Food was delicious and our waiter was fantastic, took care of everything and made sure we had an enjoyable experience. 10/10 will be back.

My wife and I stopped to dine before an event at the Civic Center that we had come to see. Parking seemed a bit scarce but fortunately our Sunday visit allowed parking in a nearby lot that had signs to not park during working hours that we were able to ignore. There was still a minor walk but rather short. There was no wait in the early afternoon so as a party of two we were seated immediately. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout. My wife and I shared the Don Caesar Salad then each had the Tuscan Chicken Pasta. Both were flavorful and presented nicely with more than ample portions. What really stood out for me personally was the theming. The retired powerplant is very nicely decorated with Edison style LED lightbulbs throughout, providing not only the necessary lighting but the Edison theming. I loved the open refurbished factory feel and the photography on the walls to tie the theming all together. The one negative in the otherwise pleasurable venue was my visit to the men's bathroom. Unlike the pristine and clear appearance of the rest of the place, the restroom appeared to not have been attended to in quite some time, a distinct departure from the restaurant itself.

I'll be completely honest--my girlfriend was the one who suggested coming here. I'm not usually a fan of fancy restaurants, overpriced food, or small portions. Fine dining just isn't my thing. But to my surprise, this place completely exceeded my expectations. From the moment we walked in, the service and ambiance were undeniably upscale, giving off a high-value, classy vibe. Yes, the prices were on the higher side, but when the food arrived, I was genuinely impressed. We ordered the Skyway Chicken, and I mean this sincerely--it might have been the best chicken I've ever had (sorry, Mom!). What really surprised me was the portion size. It was more than enough for both my girlfriend and me to share, making it feel like great value for the price. It wasn't the typical "tiny portions for a high price" fine dining experience I was expecting. Now, this spot has become my favorite date night destination. It keeps my girlfriend happy, and I leave satisfied too. A win-win!

Overpriced and underwhelming. What a birthday dinner disappointment. I chose The Edison for my birthday dinner because its website promised an upscale dining experience with a picturesque setting in a historic electric building. Regrettably, my birthday dinner here was profoundly disappointing, leaving much to be desired in both food quality and overall ambiance. Culinary Disappointments: Uninspired Flavors: The dishes lacked seasoning, rendering them bland and unmemorable. A pasta dish, accompanied by a Cajun chicken add-on, was particularly underwhelming; the chicken was devoid of any discernible Cajun spices, tasting insipid and unseasoned. We resorted to adding salt and pepper to nearly everything just to give it some flavor. Buffalo Chicken Dip Fail: One of the worst appetizers of the night was the buffalo chicken dip. When it first arrived, the cheese was hard, as if it had been sitting out far too long. After stirring, it turned into a thin, unappetizing liquid mess, making it nearly impossible to enjoy because it wouldn't even stick to the stale tortilla chips. Tuna Tartare Disaster: The tuna tartare was an absolute joke--both in taste and presentation. It lacked any depth of flavor, and nothing about it was remotely appetizing. To make matters worse, the accompanying tortilla chips were lazily thrown onto the plate, many of them broken and stale. Subpar Desserts: The bread pudding was excessively dense, resembling a hardened cake rather than the moist, rich dessert one would expect. Its overpowering pumpkin and cinnamon flavors further detracted from its appeal. Similarly, the chocolate cake was dry and crumbly, lacking the promised raspberry essence, leaving a stale aftertaste. No one at the table could finish their desserts. We didn't even make it half way through them. Ambiance and Service: Incongruent Music Selection: The background music clashed with the restaurant's intended upscale atmosphere, creating a disjointed dining environment. They were blasting songs like, "Low" by Flo Rida and T-Pain, old songs by rapper Nikki Minaj and other outdated, loud rap songs intended for a Miami Beach club atmosphere. It made zero sense. Tableware Issues: The glassware perspired excessively, leading to constant puddles on our slanted table. This resulted in water spilling into our laps, which we were constantly trying to soak up with linen napkins that didn't absorb a drop. So we eventually started using our hands to slide the water off the table onto the floor just before it hit our dresses. The entire time. Final Verdict: The culmination of these disappointments was a bill exceeding $200 for a party of four--a price point that would be acceptable had the quality of food and service met even basic expectations. Instead, it felt like dining at a Chili's with a far more expensive price tag and way worse food. The Edison is the epitome of style over substance. The photos on their website and Google make it seem like a fine dining experience, but the reality is a generic, overpriced meal that lacks finesse, flavor, and attention to detail. I genuinely wish I could redo my birthday dinner elsewhere. Needless to say, I won't be returning, and neither will anyone who dined with me that night. For those seeking a memorable and high-quality meal in Tallahassee, The Edison is not the place. Spend your money elsewhere.

We stopped by on Friday after the Symphony Orchestra concert. We were seated within 5 mins at an indoor table. Service was a little slow, but it's a nice atmosphere so we didn't mind. The AC works a little too well and it felt breezy the whole meal. The porch chop was good, but was sitting on a very gross vinegar tasting sauce. It made my kid gag. The green beans and mashed potatoes were lukewarm. The bacon jam on top of the chop was delicious. The other dishes were fine. Pasta tasted good and was a nice portion. The Diet Coke tasted weird and was not cold despite having ice. The food was ok, but not great. The building is neat. Service was ok. Unsure id we will try this place again.

We stopped here before leaving town to come back to Miami, but I was a bit disappointed. The restaurant is beautiful and I saw that there was a second floor and it looked like they were having an event up there so that is great to know. But as for the food I was not happy. The brunch menu was very limited and they do not see ice coffee that you would have to buy at another restaurant downstairs if I understood her correctly. My favorite thing was the avocado toast and that was it. I returned my breakfast bowl because it it had melted white cheese on it and it did not taste good. Maybe the dinner menu is better. Our service was good and she was always checking in on us to make sure we had water and to see if we needed anything.

Emma offered excellent customer service. Food and drinks were terrible. Won't go back.

If it weren't for the wonderful service, this would have been a one-star review. The restaurant is in a fantastic location with a beautiful atmosphere, but the food really fell short. I ordered the avocado toast, expecting a flavorful and well-presented dish, but it was bland and not appealing. For such a simple staple, it was surprising to see it be so disappointing. Adding to this, my order of avocado toast with an egg on top, two pieces of bacon, home fries, and a lemonade came out to $40--a high price for something that honestly was not worth it. I hope the restaurant can elevate its menu to match the quality of its ambiance and the kindness of its staff!

No. No. No. What used to be slow service is now an endurance contest. Arrived before 5:30 and the wife finally came out to the car after paying the bill at just before 7:30. In between we had an appetizer, one refill on drinks and our entrees. If we had ordered dessert like we planned it would have been after dark getting to the car. As it was we had to hunt up our wait person or we might be still sitting there. Food was ok when it finally came out but nothing to get excited about so it will probably be a good long time before we get here again. Wish it were better because the ambiance outside on a comfortable spring or fall day is wonderful. The views of Cascade Park are so nice.

I previously left a review about after waiting over an hour for our food, we paid for our salad and drinks left among other problems. I did not write the review in hopes of receiving a gift card, but Kate, presumably a manager, reached out to me by email to offer one. I never received anything. She suggested I check my spam, etc. I have continued to check it and let her know nothing is there. This is similar to the service we received at the restaurant. No real follow up.

My family likes to visit whenever we are in town and it's always been a great experience. The wait staff is always nice and good atmosphere. It's not a 5/5 for me since something is always missing or something misses the mark. For me the specialty cocktails are always fun to order but not always that great. They also have a seasonal menu and a shortened menu for graduation season which makes you miss your favorite things. Also I wish they sold their mugs! Must try's: -Pork chop -Salmon -Daytona dip -Mermaid cocktail (seasonal summer) -Bread pudding -Peach cobbler (seasonal summer) -Po boy Not my favs: -Pasta carbonara -The grinch (seasonal winter) -Campfire martini (seasonal winter)

The food was great, the environment was really relaxing and nice. Sat outside with the heaters, very comfortable. The service was top notch.

The restaurant is beautiful! It was an old power plant that they transitioned to a restaurant. The bottom of the restaurant used to be offices and they changed it to a kitchen. The middle floor is the restaurants and the top floor is restrooms and a nice event space for private dining or events. The food was spectacular I had the salmon with mashed potato's and green beans. The crust on the salmon was out of this world delicious. Shoutout to the chef. The service was good our server was very friendly, we forgot our keys and she ran out to give us our keys. Super nice if you're in downtown Tallahassee check out this restaurant!

We stopped for lunch on a Sunday and found that the menu changes between 2-4. We decided to stay and try anyway. We say on the patio, I have a service dog, someone had broken a glass at some point and it was under our table and across the walkway between us and the next table and under that table also. Had to request to have it swept and cleaned up. I ordered the smash burger with sweet potato fries which came out cold, my daughter ordered the Edison burger and onion rings, my friend ordered the steak sandwich and a salad, the steak pieces were either chewy or hard and the salad was great except for the croutons which were hard as jaw breakers. Very disappointed for the pricing.

The interior is nice, loving the decor. Our server was friendly and checked on us a lot. However, the food was just okay. The lobster guacamole was good but not special. The steak sandwich with sweet potato fries was fine, although the fries were cold (new ones were brought after we asked). Kids' pasta was good, and the ahi tuna tartare wasn't bad but felt like it was missing something. The place overall feels a bit plain and lacks excitement, giving off a somewhat cold and unimpressive vibe. $16 Key West Lobster Guacamole A secret recipe that was found in the Florida Keys. Fresh avocado, house made pico de gallo, with chunks of lobster. Top it off with our pickled red onions, served with tri color tortilla chips As an entree : $22 Steak Sandwich House smoked prime rib sliced thin on a hoagie roll. Topped with caramelized balsamic onions, roasted garlic aoli and melted Swiss cheese. Your choice of one side. Kids menu $7.50 Pasta Creamy Alfredo or butter & peas $16 Miami Beach Ahi Tuna Tartar Layered avocado and sushi grade ahi tuna, red onion, scallions, a touch of sirachi & topped with black sesame seeds. Served with tri color tortilla chips and our sweet and spicy soy ginger sauce

Service was sub par. Waited half and hour for my RESERVED table. Food was non existent. Left at 9:30 against my own will. Settled for a big mac, it fucking slapped. Ambiance was good.

Went there for our 1 year anniversary and they made it so special! Cute restaurant in a super nice setting with great atmosphere and service, food was great and prices were reasonable. Heard they have other menus depending on the time of day so we're gonna have to come back and try another one

Food was wonderful the only issue I had was with the management. I'm pretty sure his name was Christian he did not seem to like darker complexion people he moved when we sat down next to him at the bar and disrespected one of his kitchen staff right in front of me. Im an army veteran behavior like this is unacceptable and disrespectful!!

I don't understand these reviews. Edison is without question one of the best restaurants in Tallahassee. I used to be in town for work several days a month and would come to Edison a minimum of 2, sometimes 3 times per month for dinner. Their menu changes, the service is always excellent and friendly and the food has consistently been great. I have never once had a negative experience in the multiple times I have eaten here. I have introduced co workers to the restaurant and hosted a client dinner with around 12 people in attendance. I am back in town as I evacuated the Tampa area due to the hurricane and brought my girlfriend here for dinner. She is a tough critic and could not stop raving about the quality of the food and the atmosphere.

Great location in middle of park with a fantastic ambience and access to a great patio and live music.

Updating my review to 5 stars! We received excellent customer service; one of the managers, Kate, reached out after our previous negative review and I really appreciated that and said we would return next time we were in town. We went for brunch on Sunday and it was a great experience! We were greeted by Dave the manager, who was super friendly. We had amazing service from Harry. My husband had the breakfast burrito, my daughter a Chicken Caesar wrap and I had the breakfast BLT, which my daughter described as "fire!" (That means "amazing!"). Since our initial visit, my daughter has gone back to The Edison several times and it has become one of her favorite restaurants in Tallahassee. I'm glad we gave it a second chance - we'll be back!

Great atmosphere and they take reservations. Food is good and especially the fried chicken for brunch ( get gravy on the side to keep the crunchy crust) The bartenders are friendly & skilled

I love this place the food is yummy and the drj ks are spectacular definitely worth a try!

Each of the 3 of us ordered the fish special: Snapper, perfectly cooked, seasoned & hot, delicious! Also recommend the guacamole dip with an Old Fashioned. Sophia our server is friendly & prompt, which made for a fabulous evening.

The food is overpriced and they take too long to bring out food. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

First time here! Ordered the Lightbulb Shrimp! Love trying new places around Tallahassee

Outstanding experience at the Edison, great service and food as well as ambiance. Highly recommend!

Better off making food at home. Save your money, invest in stocks, flush it down the toilet, I don't care what you do just don't eat here unless you like subpar food- but hey, great view of Cascades! Our waitress was good (though she didn't have a lot to work with). Although Cascades is free so.. you could probably just go there.

I don't know how Kate the manager of Edison restaurant was going to reach out to address this with me since she has no phone number, email address or any other means besides this platform to get in touch with me. And your website shows other menus if they're not associated with the one in Disney or any other one then it should not show it you need to correct that. Furthermore if you wish to correct this you may do so on this platform. Your restaurant has my phone number because they contacted me we were a little bit delayed and arriving and so they contacted me and I gave them a 5-minute delay to arriving at your establishment.

Strange greeting when you walk-in, not offering to seat you but more like what do you want? Like you were interrupting. It was the same leaving. Not rude but no farewell, no thanks for coming, no have a good evening. Nothing. I'd actually give a 3.5 We sat outside on the porch and the view was really nice. It had been raining off and on so it was slightly overcast but the view was special. I can only imagine it at sunset. Waitress was attentive but not ever present. Meatloaf is a favorite but there were too many ingredients mixed in it and took away from the taste. Mashed potatoes were ..... mashed potatoes. The ambience was great. Food was not great, not bad but not great. I'd go back but it'd be for the atmosphere. Loads of potential but potential is unfilled expectations. Seeing the energy around Cascades Park is definitely a plus. Watching people interacting in an gorgeous setting was a delight. The food just ok. Tallahassee's best still lose to neighboring spots...... Thomasville's SASS and Jonas Fish & Grits .... or to Panacea's Angelo's. Put either of Thomasville's two spots in that building ....... people would be coming from all over to wait in line to eat!!!!

Love sitting at the bar when Hailey is there. She's the best and it's the perfect spot for a date night!

Normally the food is good even though you do pay higher price for a good environment. However, don't go on Thanksgiving for the buffet. It is extremely overpriced at $65 per person and it's a very basic buffet that does not taste half as good as ordering Publix. I was shocked at the pricing for the quality of food for the price.

We enjoyed a nice walk around Cascades Park and the surrounding neighborhood and landed at the Edison. It was busy and we were told they did not staff for the crowd that showed up, but our service was fantastic and food on point, nevertheless! Michael served us and was super attentive, kept our waters full (no water can put a damper on enjoying a little spice in your food!!). Inside was sbusy so we sat outside, but we had shade and fans and an overall amazing lunch. We will be back soon! Oh yeah, Michael deserves a good bonus!!!!

TERRIBLE FOOD. I feel like I got scammed from this place. I ordered the eggs Benedict which advertised poached eggs, thick ham on sourdough bread. What I got should have been 1$ compared to the SIXTEEN dollars I paid. It was basically an egg on wonder bread with a thin slice of deli ham. Oh and the "fresh" fruit they advertise WAS STILL FROZEN WHEN THEY SERVED IT TO US. The only thing you're paying for here is the view of the park... please save your money and go literally anywhere else. Waffle House has better food than this. It's such a shame, I hope they close soon.

Great atmosphere, food and service! The fried chicken with gravy is absolutely amazing!

the service was awful. We were here an hour and a half before getting our meals and they were messed up or overcooked. One meal took an extra 20 minutes to come out. Completely unacceptable which is unfortunate because I was so excited to bring my family here for graduation weekend.

Was excited to try The Edison after reading the website. Came in as a party of 5 at 2:15. Was told it was a 15 min wait (not bad). They seated us inside at 2:30. Sat there for 20 mins while all servers walked past our table and had nothing to say. Not even an apology for the wait and that they would be with us soon. We left considering we didnt feel welcome as soon as we had walked through that door. Very disappointing for such a cute place!

The chimichurri steak the steak was way over salted and replicated beef jerky. The bathrooms have an overly obnoxious humming noise enough to really bother your ears. Drinks were lovely.

The ambiance is still very nice. We had not been in a few years. My daughter requested to eat here before going back to college after Christmas break. We made a reservation and arrived early and were promptly seated. (Oddly enough a bartender came over and asked if we were seated there by someone - like we had just come in a chosen a table, that was weird.) We ordered the Southern Board appetizer. I will say, that was by far the best part of our meal! The 3 menu items we chose for our table included the fried chicken, smash burger and skirt steak. All of us agreed the food wasn't "terrible", but it certainly wasn't phenomenal either. The fried chicken batter became soggy due to so much sauce on it. The burger was "go hum" as far as flavor. The skirt steak was ok, but I felt like the chimichurri was overwhelming (maybe a personal preference & unrelated to their presentation). Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Overall, we had higher expectations of the entrees and we came away disappointed. I wish we'd stopped at the Southern Board appetizer.

I want the experience to be great. Such a great location. From the moment we walked in it was off. Seated by a door with cold wind. Refused to move us. We were greeted by a lady telling us what they were out of. Issue with the wrong appetizer. Main dish was over cooked. The server came to take the order and then drop off the check. So disappointed. I want to love it, and have tried several times. We won't be back.

The Edison delivers on all fronts: fantastic food, classy ambiance, and top-notch service. A must-visit for those seeking for the best brunch in town and a memorable dining experience!

The Edison was so good. Definitely recommend! All the staff/management there were so nice. The food was amazing as always. The restaurant itself has fantastic indoor and outdoor seating. Great for brunch, lunch, and dinner!

Damn fine cocktail. Basil Hayden double old fashioned and two not one but two French kiss(esses)

Great place to eat at the service is great. The food was good and the ambience was cool.

Recommended by a stranger at the AC Hotel in Tallahassee: the ambiance is worth the trip. The food is so good and everyone is so kind. You better be an FSU fan to dine there( just kidding!) Ra a must dining place!

I Remember Coming Here When I Used To Temporarily Live Here On A Business Trip. In Tallahassee, There Were Three Options For Us When It Comes To Food. Either Edison, A New Restaurant We Have Never Been To, Or One That We've To 1 Or 2 Times. And I'm Back! The View Over My Favorite Park In The Panhandle, Cascade Park, Is Amazing. Nice Service. But I Had To Wait A Ridiculous Amount Of Time To Get My Food. But The Food Made Up For It. The Lobster Guacamole Was Amazing. But The Lobster Is Basically Non Existing. It Has Still Impressed Me Though. The Ahi Tuna Tartare Is So So So Good, Flavorful, And Has The Perfect Texture. But It Should Be A Guacamole. The Sweet Potato Fries Are So Good And Blends So Well With The Chipotle Ranch. The Only Cheese Flatbread Is Quite Nice. The Edison Loaded Scramble Is So Unique, Yummy, And Flavorful. And The Grilled Cheese Taste Like A Pita Chip Dipped In Blue Cheese. Which Is Wierd But Nice Considering It's American Cheese And Toasted Bread. In Conclusion, Yum Yum Yum.

The food is great and so is the service! I've been there twice, both times with big groups and we had a single server for a group of 10+ each time, so they might've been a little understaffed unless that is just what the expectation is for servers there. Regardless, they did great and the wait wasn't ever too bad. I love the way the place looks. It's very aesthetically pleasing. Parking up front is a little tight, but to my knowledge there is parking walking distance of the restaurant as well.

I felt bad I had to disturb the young ladies at the front of the house while they were texting on their phones, but we asked for a table outside. Once seated, 10 minutes later a waiter came by to take our drink order. Another 15 minutes later, our beers arrived. Yes, 15-minutes to put a tap beer in a cup at an empty bar. We asked the waiter if we ordered more beers, would it take as long? His response: "I don't control the bartender. Maybe." That set the tone for the rest of our "meal". I use that term generously. We ordered the lobster guacamole and charcuterie board. 20-minutes later both arrived. The $25.00 charcuterie board had maybe $3.00 worth of cheese and meat on it and was barely enough to feed one person. The meat was visibly hard and rubbery when eating. The guacamole was VERY good, however the chips stale. It took another 15-'minutes to get the check. Two paltry appetizers, two Michelob Ultras, one soda: $72 after tip. Bizarre lunch I hope to never experience again.

I have died and gone to heaven. Yodel fried chicken was amazing, with sausage gravy, yum!!!! the two pounds of mashed potatoes didn't help my waste line but I wasn't sending it back. ‍

The building is cool. The ambiance is rustic yet classy. And the food is awesome. Service was fast and she didn't forget us for a minute. Delicious. Tasty. The Boot Ranch pork chop was great. The flavor and texture were very good. I would highly recommend this restaurant. On a side note I tasted the fried chicken with gravy on it and it was the sh$t! Yum!

So good! We had delicious and inventive cocktails to start. Had the Southern Board as an app, everything on it was awesome! The Salmon entree was AMAZING, one of the best I've ever had! The Mahi was great too. Also had the meatloaf, it had crispy edges, very tasty! The bourbon apple crumble was also yummy! Service was great and liked the ambiance, would definitely go back!