We were told by our neighbors that if we got onto the island a must stop was the blue parrot on the…read morebeach . Totally, totally awesome view of the water , amazing atmosphere and service was supper ! Our server Cynthia was excellent and knowledgeable, very polite . We had not one but two each of their signature drink - the sand blaster . We shared the smoked fish spread , the onion rings were fantastic, the grouper sandwich, we shared was off the charts. We were also told that the crab cakes will take you to a new place as they are so good . We were too full to try the crab cakes and realized later we should have gotten an order to go . Thank you Cynthia . We went back a second time and had the sand blasters again with the onion rings, conch fritters and Yellow fin fish dip. Thank you to Sumer for the excellent service . This place is truly worth a visit if you are on the island .

Me and my family are on vacation at St. George Island and we went here for the 4th day on the trip…read more I got the chicken, my dad got the fish sticks and said it was really good. It was. And my mom got a dozen Oysters. I've never had Oysters, and they don't sound appetizing but my mom liked them. (Coming from a woman who likes ALL Oysters. I liked the ocean view and it had a nice ambiance. Service was good and was helpful. They also had a gift shop! Bought a parrot for me and a tank top for my brother. Very nice and I will come back!

The food was outstanding! Our table ordered 1.5 pounds of peel-and-eat shrimp, a 2-pound lobster, a…read moredozen Oysters Rockefeller, and a BBQ sandwich, and every single dish was excellent. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. If you're visiting, I highly recommend sitting outside facing the bay. The view makes the experience even better. The service was also top-notch--every waitress was attentive, friendly, and quick to make sure we had everything we needed. Great food, beautiful waterfront atmosphere, and exceptional service. We will definitely be back!

Food is fresh and delicious Service and s friendly and…read moreprompt We sat outside on massive deck overlooking the bay. Very pleasant

This place blows the doors off the blue parrot!!! Awesome…read morestaff and food. Great music Friday night!!!

We were looking for a seafood place on our first night in Carrabelle Beach. The Red Pirate was…read morehighly recommended by several we asked and they he menu looked good so we drove over. It was quite crowded so there was a 30 minute wait. We didn't mind because there was a lot to explore and plenty of seating outside. There was a mini golf course, a gift shop and two more dining rooms. Both of those had a bar, dimmer lighting and live music plus one had outdoor seating. We didn't know they had other dining rooms so I told the hostess First Available. We ended up in the family dining room. Not complaining; just informing you that you do have a choice. You can get drinks in there but it doesn't have the atmosphere of the two bars. We were seated and ordered a Coke and a Coke Zero. I tasted mine and it had this awful muddy flavor that lingered. I looked at Jenn and she had the same look on her face. I don't know what was wrong with those drinks but they were so so bad. We told the server and she swapped both for ice tea. Sadly the tea had the same dirty disgusting taste. I don't know what's in the water there but it almost made me retch. We didn't order anything else to drink. We both ordered appetizers next- I got coconut shrimp and Jenn got the Buffalo Skins, basically loaded tater skins. Both were delicious!!! The appetizers were generous portions and quite filling. Jenn didn't want an entree after that but I ordered one - the southern fried chicken sandwich with a loaded baked potato. I should've followed Jenn's lead and skipped the entree. By the time it arrived (which wasn't an unreasonable wait) I was full, quite thirsty and ready to go. The sandwich looked very good, as did the tater but I couldn't eat it. I asked for a box and took it all back to our AirBnB. I did nibble to taste the fried chicken and it was quite good. I'm a fried chicken snob and quite picky. It was hot, not too much breading, well seasoned and the fillet was juicy. The only down side was the sauce on it. It was awful! I used a napkin to try to wipe it off. The server did ask me if I wanted it and I said yes (it was listed on the menu with the sandwich). I should've asked for it on the side. If you order the chicken sandwich you might consider asking for the special sauce on the side. I'm sure many people like it but for me it ruined the sandwich. I did bring the sandwich and baked tater back and will eat it later if I can. The baked potato looked very good, not too small and very well loaded. I didn't taste it though so I can't tell you much about it. They brought the sour cream separately too. Smart! Now I can reheat the tater. I didn't try any of the seafood except the coconut shrimp. I have to say it was excellent-large shrimps and a generous portion. I didn't need the entree at all. The place seems very popular and I will suggest giving it a try. I didn't notice anyone else complaining about the drinks so I don't know how to explain our experience with the Cokes and the tea. Neither of us could drink even one drink of them. I read reviews after we left and one even mentioned the delicious water. Maybe tuck a bottle of Aquafina in your bag or pocket, just in case.

Perfect north Florida dive overlooking the Apalachicola River…read more Fresh, reasonably priced seafood served quickly. I had fried bay scallops and fries. My wife had generously sized, fried shrimp and slaw. The seafood was fresh and perfectly fried.

Look yall, if you're in Apalachicola, you need to try these Baltic oysters. I dream of them when…read moreI'm land locked in St. Louis. I share photos of them, like they're my favorite child who just graduated from Yale. These are what dreams are made of: fresh, local oysters from the oyster capital of the world, touched with creamy horseradish and a generous portion of caviar. Other delights include po' boys with your choice of protein, coconut shrimp with spicy-sweet dipping sauce, and some of the best fish tacos in town. Service is excellent; the busser/ food runner Is happy to get your beer/ pop/ extra sauces refilled. And of course, the waterside views of fishers, boats, and birds never hurt. I prefer to sit in the screened in porch, but sometimes the heat is unruly, and sitting inside is just as nice. Don't be shy in the ladies' room, one stall has a curtain enclosure

Indian Pass Raw Bar offers a wonderfully unique dining experience!…read more Although oysters are their specialty, I don't really do oysters, so I chose two seafood dishes that still reflected the region. The seafood gumbo was thick, hearty and filled with shrimp, okra and rice. The rice was hidden underneath, and once I discovered it and stirred everything together, the gumbo tasted great. The stuffed shrimp were excellent, and the generous stuffing on top was outstanding. They arrived in plenty of melted butter with a thick slice of what appeared to be Texas toast. They were definitely the highlight of my meal. The ordering system is unusual but works well. Everyone at the table marks their selections on one paper sheet, and the plates come out individually as they are ready. Bottled sodas, bags of chips and similar items are self-serve and tracked through the restaurant's honor system. It may appear somewhat chaotic at first, but it's part of the experience. We waited approximately 15 minutes for a table. The place was packed, and it was only Tuesday! The service was fine, the prices were reasonable, and two people in our group said their crab legs were excellent. The outdoor stage honors former owner James T. McNeill III, known as Jimmie Mac, who loved music and dreamed of creating a place where people could gather. That history gives the restaurant even more character. Indian Pass Raw Bar is casual, distinctive and unlike any conventional restaurant. I'm glad we experienced it and highly recommend giving it a try. Indian Pass Raw Bar 8391 County Road 30A Port St. Joe, FL 32456

It's a road side raw bar. It's a locals favorite. Check which oysters are served before ordering…read moreraw; I do not recommend Louisiana oysters as they're large, but not as tasty as Apalachicola. It's messy and casual. The servers are friendly and the beers are served with an honesty policy (track how many drinks you enjoy honestly). I absolutely love their stuffed shrimp! This was my granddad's favorite place in the area and I agree. It's a must try!

Great food. I had probably the best gumbo of my life here. Super friendly owners. Very tasty…read moreshrimp. I didn't think it was $$$$, not too expensive.

I feel extremely bamboozled by these five star reviews. This wasn't just bad food with flies…read moreeverywhere. It was the second worst experience of our lives. It's also really expensive. What are all these reviews on? Are they paid reviews? I don't like leaving negative reviews on businesses. And to the owners, I apologize. But I feel like someone has to leave a real review to help the people make informed decisions. The fact that this is 4.9 stars on Yelp is mind blowing.

The service was honestly the highlight--quick, friendly, and they actually make you feel like…read morethey're glad you're there. No waiting around, no confusion, just smooth from the start. And the shrimp? Absolutely on point. Fresh, cooked perfectly, and the kind you keep reaching for even when you tell yourself you're done. The whole place has that relaxed vibe, cold drinks flowing, good food coming out fast Definitely a spot I'd go back

What a shithole! They wouldn't consider a dozen oysters split into 2 of each kind. Why? You have…read moreall the ingredients. I just want two of each so that I can try them all. But Nooooo! No liquor, butter for shrimp was ice cold popcorn theater type butter, mahi tacos had canned pineapple slices they claimed was pineapple salsa, bang bang shrimp was not breaded shrimp with sauce. WTF. I took one bite, paid the $80 check, tipped the waitress appropriately and left. Try harder, please! Avoid this dump at all costs and just go to The Blue Parrot. Nothing better than throwing away $80 on some crappy food.

Food was very good. Service was good but very slow. TVs and Bars restraint is pretty big.read more

I absolutely do NOT understand how this restaurant has the rating it does based on what we…read moreexperienced tonight. We've been here several times, and honestly, the service is absolute shit. How do you literally walk right past customers and not even acknowledge or greet them?! That is the most basic part of customer service. You don't have to roll out a red carpet, but at least acknowledge the people sitting there! And here's the kicker: we brought new people with us tonight, and they told us they had never been here because they had already heard the service sucks. Well... tonight they got to see firsthand that the rumors were apparently true. Why don't you hire enough staff to actually run the restaurant? Or, better yet, hire people who actually WANT to work and provide some semblance of customer service? We sat there, watched employees walk past us without even acknowledging that we were there, and finally decided we weren't even going to bother ordering. We got up and walked out. We literally left without ordering a single thing. We have given this place multiple chances, but tonight was ridiculous. The lack of effort, lack of communication, and complete disregard for customers is unbelievable. Maybe the food is good--I honestly don't know, because we never even got far enough to order. So congratulations--you didn't just lose our business tonight. You also made a terrible first impression on the people we brought with us, who already had reservations about coming because of the reputation for bad service. The service freaking sucks. And tonight proved exactly why people talk about it.