History

Chartered in 1982, the Governors Club is housed in the beautifully refurbished  building that many Tallahasseans remember as the Odd Fellows Lodge. One block from the State Capitol, in the historic heart of Old Tallahassee, the Club provides fine and casual dining with superb service and warm Southern hospitality to Members and their guests. Membership is statewide, with the political, professional, business and university communities well represented. Membership is by invitation only.

The original Odd Fellows Lodge was built in 1926 and consisted of two floors, with the ground floor used for retail shops. During the construction of the Main Club in 1982 an elegant third floor with several private meeting rooms was added, and in 1992 two of the retail shops were combined to form the Governors Club Grille. In late 1996 a beautiful covered balcony was added, providing an additional 1,800 square feet overlooking Adams Street and College Avenue.   In 2006, we opened the Governors Club Lounge. The Lounge has been a popular addition to the Club that has proven to be an attractive venue for ‘after hours’ meetings and get togethers. Unlike other popular downtown establishments, The Lounge affords Members a certain amount of privacy, as it is available to Members or guests only.

The Main Club features formal dining in a variety of well appointed club rooms. Menus represent Continental and American influences, with traditional cuisine balanced by exciting and innovative specials from our Executive Chef. The wine list and liquor selection rival any club or restaurant in North Florida. Service is impeccable. The Club has a knowledgeable catering staff to assist Members in hosting the perfect private luncheon, dinner reception or meeting.

The Grille features a more casual ambience, with a design painstakingly recreated from classic turn of the century restaurants in New York, New Orleans and San Francisco. The Grille serves innovative American cuisine at lunch and dinner.