Leon's at Lake Ella is a welcoming restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida, offering quality dining services in a setting suited to a variety of occasions. Whether you are stopping in for brunch or lunch, enjoying a relaxed dine-in meal, choosing takeaway, or arranging catering, the restaurant provides convenient options for enjoying a satisfying dining experience.
Its menu includes comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options, desserts, coffee, beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages, giving guests a broad selection to enjoy throughout the day.
Guests can choose from outdoor seating, counter service, and on-site dining, with reservations accepted for added convenience when planning a visit. A restroom is available, and customers can pay using credit cards, debit cards, or NFC mobile payments.
Leon's at Lake Ella is also designed with accessibility in mind, offering a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet so that more guests can dine comfortably.
Located at 1611 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303, Leon's at Lake Ella has earned a strong customer rating of 4.80 out of 5 based on 246 reviews. To learn more about its offerings, catering, reservations, or dining options, call +1 850-895-3880.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Fried Green Tomatoes, Tomato Jam, Boursin Cream Cheese, Arugula, served on Rosemary Focaccia
Blackened Shrimp, Smoked Tomato Remoulade, Melty Gouda Cheese, Cheddar Grits, Pickled Red Onion, Beet Micro Greens (Legacy Green) House Made Baguette.
Sweet Soy Glazed Tofu, Vegan Kimchi, Cilantro Microgreens (Legacy Green), served in a Fried Bao Bun
Mojo Roasted Pork, Sliced Ham, Yellow Mustard, Bread ad Butter Pickles, Swiss Cheese, served on bread from La Segunda Bakery.
Curry Rubbed Smoked Pork Belly, Sambal-Thai Chili Glaze, Sesame Seed, Housemade Kimchi, Cilantro Microgreen,
Smoked Chicken Wings, Maduros, Gochujang BBQ Sauce, Kimchi, Sesame Seeds, Ranch or Blue Cheese
Smoked Chicken Wings, Maduros, Citrus-Garlic Herb Butter, Ranch or Blue Cheese
Smoked Chicken Wings, Maduros, Thai Chili, Fish Sauce, Scallions, Ranch or Blue Cheese
Three bowls of soup, served with puff pastry & toasted focaccia.
Gulf Crab Meat, Cream Sherry, Roasted Lobster Stock, Puff Pastry.
Gulf Crab Meat, Cream Sherry, Roasted Lobster Stock, Puff Pastry
Andouille, Shredded Chicken, Okra, Pickled Okra, Gumbo File, Rice
Hear from our valued guests
I attended one of Leon's fine dinning events, and was truly amazed of his menu and creativity of his dishes. The food that was prepared was one of the best meals that I had in my life and was a great experience! Leon has a great passion for cooking and knows how to host great and fun memorable events.
I used Leon to make a surprise dinner party for my wife's 60th birthday. I left the details up to him, only telling him that I wanted a really nice event for the party. He planned a four course meal that blew away all expectations. His professionalism in setting everything up from the wine to the dessert was above and beyond all expectations. He came fully prepared to cook in an unknown kitchen (a friend's of mine), just observing him cook was part of the excitement. His friendly and positive attitude made the night that much more special.
Leon cooked a private dinner for me and my husband while we were on vacation. The food was absolutely outstanding and Leon is such a kind and beautiful soul. You can really tell that Leon has so much passion for food. I cannot recommend him enough and I can’t wait to have him back again!
Really beautiful view of Lake Ella! Lovely outdoor and indoor seating. Casual lunch only spot. We had a very nice Cuban with nicely caramelized maduros. Also a house specialty grits and shrimp sandwich. It was an interesting new food. The gumbo was really good. I love gumbo and this had a nice rich flavor and a hint of sherry. I'll probably need to come back just for that. With a book. Under the oaks at Lake Ella...
All the hype was correct - this place is awesome! I wish I would’ve started with the bread pudding so I could’ve finished it. It was heavenly. Korean BBQ wings were great and flavorful and the Cuban was really good too. Staff were all super friendly.
I recently visited Leon's at 1611 N Monroe St, in Tallahassee, FL. After finding a parking spot, I got in line to order my lunch. Of course, I got behind someone unprepared to find out. The order taker was very helpful and I order the mojo wings, super delicious! I ate outside and enjoyed the people watching.
Sooooo delicious! It’s hard to find a restaurant where EVERYTHING that is ordered is so good that you can’t easily pick which dish was the best. Ultimately, I think the Shrimp and Grit Sandwich was my favorite thing at the table, I will have to get that again ASAP. This was our first time, but Leon’s will definitely become a regular stop for us, and a place we bring friends and family from out of town! :)
We’ve enjoyed two visits to Leon’s this past month. On the first occasion, three of us enjoyed eating outside. Lovely to sit under the trees, overlooking Lake Ella. The she-crab soup and gumbo were especially tasty compared to the simpler salad and green goddess BLT. Only wish the dessert had not been sold out. On our next visit, two of us enjoyed the blackened shrimp and Gouda grits sandwich, fried tomato sandwich, soup (love that she-crab! Delicious.) and crème brûlée. Good flavor, all! For now, Leon’s is open for lunch 4 days a week. Limited indoor seating but plenty of outdoor seating. Highly recommend for a casual and tasty lunch!
If you have not been to Leon's yet, you definitely need to go! He has a great spot. I was very impressed. The food was amazing and very flavorful. There is a nice view of Lake Ella, and there's tables outside to enjoy your meal there too. There was a line, but it seemed to go quickly. We had the special of the day, shrimp and grits with a corn cream sauce. The shrimp is spicy but added to the grits nicely. We added the focacia toast, She Crab soup, and the grilled cheese with tomato bisque. Everything was hot and fresh! We are planning to make this a regular on our list. Keep it up, Leon!
My boyfriend & I had the pleasure of visiting Leon’s on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, and we were blown away by how fabulous the food was. The girls who were taking the orders were so sweet & helped us pick out some things to try. We ordered the lamb pasta, the she crab soup, and the shrimp & grits sandwich, and each one was absolutely delicious! I can confirm that Leon’s has the best food in Town. The restaurant was humble & relaxed, so the star of the show was definitely the food. The prices were extremely reasonable & honestly refreshing. We seriously look forward to coming back and trying everything on the menu! If you are debating what to do on a Sunday- look no further because Leon’s on Lake Ella really has it going on.
Common questions about Leon's at Lake Ella
Leon's at Lake Ella is located at 1611 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303, United States, Tallahassee, FL, United States.
You can reach Leon's at Lake Ella by calling +1 850-895-3880.
Leon's at Lake Ella has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 246 customer reviews.
Leon's at Lake Ella features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Leon's at Lake Ella features the following from the business: Identifies as Black-owned.
Leon's at Lake Ella features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Leon's at Lake Ella features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Small plates, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Leon's at Lake Ella features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating.
Leon's at Lake Ella features the following amenities: Restroom.
Leon's at Lake Ella features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Leon's at Lake Ella features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Leon's at Lake Ella features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
Leon's at Lake Ella features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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