Let’s face it—almost no one feels completely confident saying “charcuterie.” You may call it a cheese board, grazing board, snack board or even a “shark-coochie” board. Whatever name you use, it’s hard to resist a table filled with artisan cheeses, cured meats, crackers, fruit and other delicious extras.
Charcuterie boards feel elegant without being overly formal, making them perfect for date nights, drinks with friends or sharing before dinner. You can certainly
make a charcuterie board at home, but sometimes it’s more fun to let someone else assemble it.
Here are some of the best places to find charcuterie and cheese boards in Tallahassee, plus two Thomasville restaurants worth the drive. Restaurant menus change frequently, so check the current menu before making a special trip.
Charcuterie Boards in Tallahassee
Located inside Tallahassee’s historic Walker Library, Bar 1903 pairs creative cocktails with an intimate atmosphere and a rotating menu of small plates. It’s a great choice when you want to share a board or a few bites while trying one of the bar’s signature drinks.
Table 23 brings Southern hospitality to Midtown with a welcoming porch, cocktails and shareable dishes. Check its current menu for cheese boards, appetizers and seasonal small plates that are perfect for sharing around the table.
Wine and cheese are a natural match, making The Wine House an easy choice for a relaxed evening. Browse its wine selection and ask about the current cheese boards and small bites available in the upstairs wine bar.
Hummingbird Kitchen & Wine Bar offers thoughtfully selected wines alongside cheese plates, paninis and other food made for lingering. It’s a cozy option for enjoying a bottle of wine and a few shareable bites with friends.
Liberty is known for inventive cocktails and an ever-changing food menu made with fresh ingredients. Its seasonal offerings often include meats, cheeses and other shareable plates that pair perfectly with drinks.
Hidden below street level in downtown Tallahassee, Rootstock is a wine-focused restaurant specializing in shareable plates. Its dedicated cheese and charcuterie selections make it one of the strongest choices in town when a grazing board is the main event.
Part coffeehouse and part wine bar, Vino Beano is a comfortable spot for coffee during the day or wine and small plates in the evening. Its charcuterie offerings make it a fun choice for a casual date night or drinks with friends.
Casa Tapas & Cantina serves a charcuterie board for two featuring imported and domestic cheeses, cured meats, fruit, olives, fig jam, honey and baguette slices. Add a few Spanish-inspired small plates to turn it into a full meal.
Over Under combines cocktails, wine and live entertainment in downtown Tallahassee. Check the current menu for charcuterie, cheese plates and other appetizers to share while enjoying the evening’s entertainment.
Charcuterie Boards Near Tallahassee
Thomasville is only a short drive from Tallahassee and has two especially good destinations for anyone who loves artisan cheese and charcuterie.
Liam’s is a longtime downtown Thomasville favorite specializing in seasonal food, artisan cheeses, cocktails and wine. Its charcuterie board is a natural fit for the restaurant’s farm-to-table approach and makes a great beginning to dinner.
For serious cheese lovers, Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop is worth the drive by itself. The downtown Thomasville restaurant serves handcrafted cheese and charcuterie boards featuring award-winning cheeses produced by Sweet Grass Dairy, along with carefully selected accompaniments.
Whether you call it charcuterie, a cheese board or simply dinner, these Tallahassee-area restaurants offer plenty of delicious ways to enjoy meats, cheeses and all the extras. Have another favorite that belongs on the list? Let us know!
