Dao Restaurant | Chinese Cuisine

marcus bennett 4 months ago

The food was amazing, and the 3 hosts working were very kind and professional. We visited on Sunday night (4/26), and although the sushi service was a bit slow, one of the hosts explained it was due to a chef coming in late, which is understandable, and our server was very accommodating. Unfortunately, our experience was overshadowed by an employee behind the bar who was speaking harshly to another employee and barking orders before disappearing for the rest of the night after one of the hosts took over what he seemed to be doing. As someone who worked in the industry and is a local, it really is a shame, because the food and overall service were great, but seeing that kind of treatment makes it hard to want to return. I hope that some of the employees learn some kindness in frustrating situations.

Galen Raines 7 months ago

I’ve consistently enjoyed Dao Tallahassee up until this evening. The food has always been excellent, and the service has been friendly and attentive—this place appears to be a very nice restaurant, which is why tonight was so disappointing. While eating my Beef Nagamaki, I found a live roach in the dish. I showed the photo to a restaurant employee, expecting the situation to be handled with urgency and care. Unfortunately, the response fell far short. The only reconciliation offered was a $5 gift card, which felt dismissive given the seriousness of the issue. Finding a live insect in prepared food raises major concerns about sanitary conditions, and the restaurant’s attempt to make it right did not match the gravity of the problem. What was once a go-to spot is now a place I’m hesitant to return to. Customers beware.

Ashley Wommack a year ago

Semi frequent customer. Heres a photo of my most recent visit i wanted to take because it was so pretty & yummy. I always have good experiences here. The sushi is fantastic and portions are good. I have always had attentive servers. I like the atmosphere, kind of quiet so i come here alone to enjoy myself. Awesome drinks as well. Thanks team

Andrew Sinclair a year ago

Honestly a very pleasant experience. I have yet to dine in until now. I do service work and I have been in the kitchen of this restaurant and it is super clean and tidy. It has been on my list to dine in. Our server was incredible, young asian man, didn't catch his name. He was timid and hospitable but was very alert. The building is open and not cramped. The development of this Bannerman area is great. Very walkable. You can grab a drink at a few different upscale spots before deciding what you want to eat. Really gives a downtown vibe. We had a 4 top. Pork tonkatsu, Duck Bao, Spider roll, and stir fry chicken pics below. Sides great as well.

Senart Edited 3 years ago

It was a perfect restaurant in the town. The color balance on the plates is perfect as much as the taste of their foods. Love the atmosphere and the location of the restaurant. The only thing, the service was slow because they had a lot customers even though it was weekday. We will have a group dinner this weekend approximately 16 people, hope they can serve better. I have no doubts about the quality of the food.✨👌