Gold & Grub: Five places to dine in and watch the 2024 Paris Olympics
With the 2024 Paris Olympics underway, one of the best parts about watching the Summer Games is cheering on people representing your country as they vie for the gold.
While it may be usual to watch in the comfort of your home, it's only fitting to celebrate the nation's champions and root for the two dozen former and current Florida State University students competing in this year's games in the company of other enthusiasts.
And restaurants and sports bars in Tallahassee are providing the perfect venues, with walls of screens to catch all the action.
Here's a list of five restaurants or bars that are putting Olympics coverage front and center of your dining experience:
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4th Quarter Bar and Grill
2033 N Monroe St.; Facebook
With more than a dozen television screens hanging on the walls, the 4th Quarter on North Monroe Street offers a fitting space to support your favorite competing team. With new weekly lunch specials offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays ranging from country fried steak to a turkey club sandwich, you can always expect something new to grub on while teams compete for the gold. The local bar offers a hefty menu filled with traditional American fare to choose which includes burgers, sandwiches, dinner platters and booze drinks to pair. The bar has been the host of many watch parties, trivia nights and as a gathering space for regulars to enjoy.
Bumpas Local 349
2738 Capital Circle NE; bumpas349.com
Enjoy a glass of the signature "Red, White and Blue Booze," a layered light liqueur cocktail for $6, while cheering on the USA at Bumpas. The locally-owned restaurant, operating since 2018, is prized for its family-friendly service and mouthwatering food, from burgers and sandwiches to handheld appetizers and tacos.
Corner Pocket Bar and Grill
2475 Apalachee Parkway; cptallybar.com
Whether you're looking to watch the games or challenge friends at the dart boards and pool tables, Corner Pocket Bar and Grill offers a casual venue for it all. Located off Apalachee Parkway, the friendly sports bar operating since 2006 has a patio and outside bar to watch the game, as well as a large dining area to grab a bite of their traditional American fare which includes sandwiches, wings, salads and more. With televisions sprinkled around the room and a distinguished television wall, this hangout spot is a fave among locals.
Glory Days Grill
1926 Capital Circle NE; glorydaysgrill.olo.com
The sports bar on Capital Circle with hearty American fare is partnering with Coca-Cola for this summer's 2024 Summer Olympic games. Guests who purchase a 32-ounce coke in a limited-edition Coca-Cola and Olympic Games cup get their choice of six wings and fries for a total of $12. From basketball to aquatics and even breakdancing in this year's games, you won't miss a beat of the competition with the giant television wall. Seasonal specials which include a lobster roll, summer salads and soups are available on the menu as well as other traditional American fare of burgers, shareables, handhelds and wings.
Walk-On's Sport Bistreaux
3390 Capital Circle NE; walk-ons.com
Located on Capital Circle, Walk-On's Sport Bistreaux offers wall-to-wall televisions to catch a glimpse of all the summer games. With all their jumbo televisions on the wall at every angle, you won't miss a swing, stroke or throw. Whether you sit in the dining area or up at the full-service bar, this Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based restaurant and bar offers craft cocktails, bar foods including the restaurant's new loaded cheese fries and generous offering of full-sized entrees while cheering on your favorite Olympians.
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Kyla A Sanford covers dining and entertainment for the Tallahassee Democrat. New restaurants opening up, special deals, or events coming up? Let me know. You can also email your suggestions for a future TLH Eats restaurant profile.
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