He soon after became matre'd, where he stayed for 3 years before transferring to Tampa. Chartered in 1982, the Governors Club is housed in the refurbished old building that was formally the Oddfellows Lodge. One block from the State Capitol, in the historic heart of Old Tallahassee, the Club provides fine dining, casual dining and superb service to Members and their guests. Membership is statewide, with the political professional, business and university communities well represented. All living Governors of Florida as well as many other notables are honored Members.
Membership is by invitation only.
The building was constructed in 1926 and consisted of two floors, with the ground floor used for retail shops. During the construction of the Main Club in 1982, and 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 Grill. In the late 1996, a covered balcony was added, providing an additional 1,800 square feet overlooking Adams Street and College Avenue. 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 the Executive Chef.