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Bowden's, Tallahassee, FL

Bowden's

3.8
3.8
59 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
A new sports-themed restaurant now open in CollegeTown with chef crafted sports bar fare, cocktails, expansive patio – and, dadgummit, honoring the Florida State coaching legend Bobby Bowden.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (850) 558-5592
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tallahassee

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bowden's offers a lively sports bar atmosphere with "great time and food" for game enthusiasts. While the service is often praised as friendly and attentive, the noise levels can be overwhelming for conversations. The menu is varied, but availability issues sometimes occur, especially on busy days. A promising spot for sports fans.

59 Reviews
  1. Kendra

    Tampa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We had confirmed resv but when we arrived they said it was a glitch and wouldn’t seat us.
    Bowden'sResponded on December 9, 2024
    I appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention, Kendra. I understand how frustrating that must have been and please accept my apologies. We are committed to providing a seamless experience for our guests and will look into what could have happened to prevent future occurrences. I'd love the chance to make it up to you and will message you my email. Hopefully we'll have the chance to serve you someday soon. Thank you, Ray Tamargo, Managing Partner

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  2. Juice

    VIP

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was out of a food. No cheddar cheese - no pork for the Cuban sandwich and something else they were out of. Not the servers fault but pretty bad to run out of food for an even such as inside Seminole football.
    Bowden'sResponded on December 1, 2024
    Juice, I apologize for those issues you experienced. That's very unusual for us to run out of items and we will address that so it's not an issue again. We'd love another chance to impress you someday. Hopefully you can return for what we are confident will be an excellent dining experience in every way. Please ask for me. Thank you. Ray Tamargo, Managing Partner

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  3. Stephanie

    VIP

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Element for lunch on a Sunday after an FSU game. There were only a few tables eating when we got there. It took our server 15 min to greet us, and that happened after I went to the hostess who sat us again. Our service was very slow and they were out of several items. She definitely didn’t want to be there. We got 3 appetizers and all were very small portions and tasteless. Would not recommend
    Bowden'sResponded on December 1, 2024
    Stephanie, I am genuinely sorry to hear that we let you down during your recent visit. That's certainly not the type of experience and hospitality we are known for. Please contact me as I'd like to apologize directly and see what we can do to earn a second chance to impress you. Thank you for the opportunity. Ray Tamargo, Managing Partner

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  4. Lee

    Orlando

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Atmosphere was fine but we were disappointed to have a VERY LIMITED “game day” menu, the day AFTER game day. And….we’re out of chips for nachos and out of fries. Strange. This is just obviously NOT the place to go for brunch on a Sunday.
    Bowden'sResponded on November 25, 2024
    Lee, we appreciate your feedback regarding the game day menu and the availability of menu items. Please accept our apologies for the temporary situation you encountered. I'd love to have another chance to impress you someday. Next time you are in, please ask for me so I can apologize directly and make sure you have an outstanding dining experience. Ray Tamargo, General Manager

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  5. Steve

    VIP

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time and food .. if you are in Tallahassee it’s a must go
    Bowden'sResponded on October 22, 2024
    We appreciate your kind words, Steve. We strive to create memorable experiences and thank you for highlighting food. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable meal.

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  6. Tim

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Nachos were strong. Rest of food was meh. We were there early so it was pretty quiet. Every tv was on the same channel, kinda felt like we were opening the place at 6ish. Server was nice
    Bowden'sResponded on September 23, 2024
    Tim, thank you for your visit. We're happy you enjoyed our nachos and service. It sounds like you caught us before we had all the TVs set. We'll keep an eye on that in the future and we apologize if the game you were hoping to catch wasn't tuned in yet. Hopefully, we'll have the chance to serve you again so we can help you choose items you will love and have a great experience in every way!

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  7. Hilary

    VIP

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The only reason I’m giving Bowdens 2 stars is because the waiter was friendly and doing the best he could given that the food took 40 minutes to come out. Burger was server between two wilted lettuce leaves with cold and stale fries. We could see the kitchen from where we were sitting and it was dirty and littered with boxes and food on the floor. All food was slightly cooled and I heard almost every waiter around us apologizing for the food to the customers.
    Bowden'sResponded on August 8, 2024
    Hilary, we apologize for your experience, and we will be reaching out to you privately to address your feedback and see what we can do to earn your trust again. We look forward to communicating directly.

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  8. KristineS

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was very good, but the food was very lackluster at a high price point. My husband said his burger was concession stand quality. My Mac and cheese with pulled pork, although it’s one of their listed specialties, was not great.
    Bowden'sResponded on July 31, 2024
    Kristine, thank you for joining us. We are pleased to know you enjoyed our service, but we apologize if we missed the mark with what you ordered. We wish we had known so we could have suggested other items we're confident you would have enjoyed. Hopefully we'll have the chance to serve you again someday, and please ask for a manager or me so we can make sure you have an outstanding dining experience in every way. Pamela Burton, General Manager

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  9. AndreaC

    New York City

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I hate to write negative reviews, but this place was such a disappointment. Everything we ordered was cold or at best lukewarm. My granddaughter and I ordered their signature burger, neither of us ate more than three bites. When my husband walked past the kitchen on the way back from the restroom, he said the whole place smelled like marijuana. On a good note, our waitress was attentive and sweet. We won’t be back.
    Bowden'sResponded on July 23, 2024
    Andrea, we greatly appreciate your visit but I am sorry to hear your visit was not ideal. We rarely hear comments like that and please accept my apologies. If possible, please message me with when you were in so I can look into what may have happened, and make sure it doesn't happen again. I'd also like to apologize directly and see what we can do to earn a second opportunity to impress you and your family. Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon. Pamela Burton, General Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fine. Service was great. But it was so loud. If you’re looking for a place to have a conversation, this isn’t it. if you want to have a drink and watch the games, I’d recommend
    Bowden'sResponded on June 26, 2024
    Thank you for your compliments on our service. We appreciate your feedback regarding the noise level and will definitely keep an ear on that so it is not an issue again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for what we're confident will be an excellent experience in every way.

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Bowden's is rated 3.8 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Bowden's

619 S Woodward Ave c103, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Tallahassee
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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