Stopped by at the end of the day for bowl of gumbos and some fried oysters. By far the best meal that we had in apalachicola. Great atmosphere and a very friendly staff. Definitely recommend and will be back the next time we get back in town read more

Strap yourselves in, this is gonna be a long one. I was hoping to have a couple end of year reviews that were outstanding, so here goes. We had been camping at Torreya State Park but unfortunately, my ankle wasn't living up to expectations. Rather than put ourselves in a precarious situation, my wife got us reservations in Apalachicola and we drove down. We almost went to a little more upscale place, but as soon as I saw Hole in the Wall seafood, I changed my mind. Yes, it's a hole in the wall, but the best kind. Inviting, homie, Kitchie, and down to earth. The decor consists of hats donated by patrons. There are several wooden tables, including some large ones and a good sized bar. We opted for the bar. Cliff, the owner, is a former molecular biology professor and a fellow Hoosier. We noticed the oysters being shucked and they looked fresh and massive. We started off with a dozen raw oysters, a pound of their Cajun peel and eat boiled shrimp, and two grouper and oyster combo baskets with fries and hush puppies. Everything was outstanding. We ended up getting another dozen oysters. They were plump, sweet, and undeniably fresh. The peel and eat shrimp were amazing. They weren't just the typical throw some old bay on and dump a ton of butter in variety. The flavor was unique and rich. I joked with Cliff that I thought about drinking the juice and he said he had people order bread just to sop it up with. The fried grouper and oysters were outstanding. Big, flaky chunks of grouper, perfectly breaded and fried. The breading was just right. Light and crisp. Not heavy or greasy and the least. Ryan, the young man shucking the oysters, is obviously an expert, and each oyster was perfectly shucked. The beer selection is small, but excellent. I recommend the Oyster City Hooter Brown Ale and the Estrella Jalisco if you're in the mood for something a bit lighter. I can't say enough good things about this place. We'll be back... tomorrow. read more

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THE BEST RAW OYSTERS IN ST GEORGE/APPALACHICOLA AREA !!! seriously ... seasons of oyster harvesting changed but they are consistently the best raw oysters you can get read more

Grouper basket, shrimp basket and crab claw basket all delicious! The service was great!

We have been coming for nine years now and Hole in the Wall has consistently been our favorite place in the area and under the new ownership the place has been spiffed up and is much cleaner. The raw oysters continue to be the star of my show but there's much more to like. This year we visited five times for lunch over a two-week span. Our daily order is pretty consistent starting with two dozen raw oysters (outstanding - plump and excellent flavor) and one pound of the cajun boiled shrimp (always outstanding and the broth is to die for). This is followed by either a fried shrimp basket (large, perfectly fried), grouper fingers basket (large pieces - lightly battered and perfectly fried) or fried oyster basket (nice sized, very flavorful and fried to perfection). The hush puppies are the best in the area and the unsweet tea is great too! Service is both friendly and efficient! Get there early as the place fills up quickly! read more

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We ordered 3 dozen of different flavors, after the recommendation of our sever Phoenix , she nailed it. Great service great food. Service was fast and friendly, hole in the wall is perfect because that is where you find the best food. read more

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Really enjoyed the food last visit to the area which is a couple times a year. Walked in and no one standing. Sat down at a back table. Told we had to wait to be seated. We were then seated at the same table. Four of us. Then told we had to sit at a certain part of the table. I have a bad leg. The idea I needed to move was ridiculous. Mind you this was with total attitude a part of the manager. A middle aged guy with stubble and glasses. We left. Never to return again. Keep your attitude. read more

Food was fantastic, service was friendly and speedy! I love places like this that everyone there feels like family.

Fun and laidback vibe. Small but good beer selection. Crab cakes weren't our favorite. Grouper was tasty. Cheeseburger and chicken sandwich weren't anything special. Service was speedy and friendly. Key lime pie was outstanding! read more

Hole in the Wall Seafood in Apalachicola. The BEST oysters in the entire town, wild caught by Barber Seafood. Got the Rockefeller, big and juicy, and a big 'ol bowl of seafood gumbo with excellent hush puppies. Couldn't ask for more. read more

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The food is always fresh and delicious,service is always spot on. The building is priceless and a look at old Florida.

Family was happy with oysters and shrimp, but vegetarian options were lacking. I had some watery corn on the cob and the marinated salad (tomatoes, onions and cucumber in Italian dressing) and some fries. I think if you like seafood it's good, but if not just let the family eat without you. Friendly service though! read more

Good fresh seafood with a warm interior. Ball caps cover the walls which are fun, but dusty. Super busy, so we had to squeeze in at the end of the bar-- it'd be worth waiting for an actual seat as our spot had no tabletop overhang nor leg room so it was a crunch. I ordered the grilled grouper basket and it was DELISH. It had a nice seasoned crust with great, fresh texture. Hush puppies were so crispy and sweet. The boyf got the crab claws! which come fried but were very tasty. It was fun to watch oysters get shucked behind the bar, but it was sad to see the fresh oysters go right to the microwave to melt the cheese and garnishes. I'm not an oyster gal so maybe this is fine, but seems like it would change the texture. read more

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5 Stars If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! We stopped in at Hole in the Wall while passing through Apalachicola and it was AMAZING. The food came out super fast, was absolutely delicious, and the service was next level -- super friendly and efficient. We were in and out in less than 15 minutes without feeling rushed at all. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. Highly recommend! read more

My family enjoyed a seafood dinner here last night. The food is as good as it ever was. The staff were friendly. We went around 5 and the crowd was light. The decor is authentic Apalachicola. I highly recommend a visit. read more

Food was very good. We loved the oyster stew, grouper and clam strips! The raw oysters were perfect. The service was great! I highly recommend The Hole in the Wall read more

We LOVE Hole in the Wall Seafood in Apalachicola, Fl. we live more than an hour away, but it is quaint and has the best oysters and crab claws anywhere in the pan handle of Florida. The owners are amazing and all of their staff. Anyone in the area should check it out. read more

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Took the fam during a long vacay in St. George Island, BEST seafood and dining experience we had all week, hands down! The peel and eat shrimp were so fresh and absolutely perfectly seasoned, their Rockefeller oysters made me like oysters for the first time ever in my life, and our server was prompt, attentive and treated us like regulars even though it was our first time in Apalachicola. Tried 3 other places in the area and wished we had just gone back to the Hole in the Wall each time. If you're in the area, don't miss it! read more

We wete waiting for over an hour for food and whenwe asked the server about our order, she was unapologetic and said sandwiches were a harder order. When finally served, burgers were overcooked and fries were cold. Before you characterize this as a picky tourist, i am local and have lived in the area for 21 years. read more

Despite their name that would indicate it being a "hole in the wall", this place does have amazing oysters and other seafood items. Service was prompt and friendly as well. If you're in Apalachicola don't miss this hidden gem! read more

Wow ..what a weird unfriendly place. My husband and I walked in at 5:50 pm and I could they were talking about me at the bar. Perhaps hoping we wouldn't come in. We just were looking for a drink but seatings ended at 6 pm?? And the other bartender/waiter then laughed at me and my husband. It just was very weird . Okay bye! We found a super nice place around the corner!!! read more

A true hole in the wall with amazing food & friendly people. First time in Apalachicola and we heard this was the spot for oysters. Sadly they were out of oysters by the time we arrived around 4:30 PM, but we were still able to get the fried oysters. Fried oysters, seafood gumbo, and clam strips made up our meal for the night and yum!! Everything was delicious. We loved all of the hot sauce choices + the tartar sauce was amazing. On top of that, the people behind the bar were so friendly. Made a point to get to know us, making us feel welcomed! Great spot! read more

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We had the oysters Rockefeller last Friday and couldn't stop eating them! The young man behind the bar shucked them right in front of us (couldn'tbe any fresher!), rinsed them to make sure there wasn't any grit, topped each one with the spinach mixture and believe it or not microwaved them for 3 min 40 sec. I had my doubts but apparently this way steams them and keeps them from drying out. Definitely worked! He had a bunch of suggestions for us both where to get them and how to prepare. I know I've never had oysters that perfectly cooked before. We'll definitely be back! read more

Typical overpriced tourist trap restaurant. But no surprise. My wife ordered the seafood gumbo. Bland with no sausage and a marginal roux. I had crab cakes which could have been made from canned tuna. No crab meat evident. $50. Save your money. It isn't worth it. read more

The name says it all. A small and classic seafood restaurant specializing in oysters and so much more. We had the grouper and crab cakes. The food and service were both excellent. We spoke with the owner who had purchased the restaurant in the last year or so. We really enjoyed the hospitality and can at that the place is in great hands. I highly recommend coming early because it gets busy because it is such a great place. read more

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Great atmosphere, great staff AND, the food is good too. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. What else should I say?

Great "hole in the wall" best oysters we've had in a long g time Service was great. Nice ambiance if you like "dives". We truly enjoy them. We will definitely be back next time we are in apalachicola read more

Always great. Shrimp and oysters are fresh and cooked perfect. Staff is always friendly

Our favorite restaurant in Apalach. Exactly what the name implies, it's a small little hole in the wall. Best grouper in town. Amazing boiled shrimp. Really really good food. Boiled shrimp, grouper, oysters- raw, steamed, baked and more. Small, unique spot in Apalachicola. Eat inside or outside. Really nice man that owns this place. Been around Apalach for a long time. Nothing fancy in a great way read more

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Ate fried grouper on 20 nov. Half the fried fingers were dark meat which means, blood meat , which has a very strong fishy taste. Other half the firm mild white meat. If you clean fish you know about blood lines. Low quality product. read more

Outstanding, extremely fresh seafood. Fun ambience on the water. Elevator available if needed.

The oysters were good and the service friendly and prompt. We sat at the bar, it's a small place and got the job done. The atmosphere just was not for us but we wanted to deviate from our usual haunt. read more

The food was delicious! I especially loved the hush puppies which were fried so different. The batter was the way they were fried was phenomenal. Great atmosphere and lunch in this small quaint town read more

We decided to have lunch at thIs restaurant, first time in. We waited till noon, sat at the bar as the place was full. We sat for five minutes, no acknowledgement, no menu, notta. The place is tiny. Meanwhile, another couple walks through the door, were seated & given a menu immediately. At this point we walked. It was bizarre & rude. Wow! The previous shop owner warned me about the hole in the wall changing owners so... read more

Whoa! There's lots to hate about this place, it's amazing how many of the poor reviews sound like they were all written by the same person. This dive bar restaurant leaves a lot to be desired I think you're either going to love this place like the majority of the customers who've reviewed this place have or you're going to think WTF. This dingy little bar's name is so fitting, the staff here wears their attitude like a badge of honor, they actually feel this is the way folks like to be treated. I have accepted this kind of bi-polar behavior long before entering this "hole in the wall" these are locals providing food and service with low expectations to people from everywhere who may or may not ever walk through the doors again so get ready for an experience that is entertaining as it is anything, the server is rough, unpolished and forgetful, there is no training in the world that could improve this so roll with it - she can't ruin anything in my life and her faults which are many are comical she fits this place to a tee. This crowded little joint is dirty and adding additional staff would only add to its level of incompetence. The two grumpy old men running the bar could give a shit if you find anything about this place except-able, it is what it is and never about their image. After looking at the aging condiments sitting in the beer trays scattered across the half clean tables had me wondering if I really wanted to eat anything coming out of the kitchen - I ordered oysters so in my case the splattered interior of the microwave behind the bar. We ordered sodas and requested straws being we were at least thirty minutes from the campground and my bar skills no doubt exceeds anything they can pour here, but honestly they probably deliver a better can beer than I do. The Food: Cheddar, bacon, jalapeño microwaved oysters - thankfully they were big oysters and the cheese melted before cooking any part of the oyster. The oysters were succulent, briny and flavorful I liked them and ordering them in a combination platter with two types of oysters saved me a half dollar. Baked Parmesan Cheese & Butter microwaved oysters - thankfully they were big oysters and the cheese melted before cooking any part of the oyster. The oysters were succulent, briny and flavorful I liked them and ordering them in a combination platter with two types of oysters may have not saved me a half dollar. General Assessment: It's fun and if you're here on vacation you should enjoy this place, it's one of the best people watching places I've been to in quite awhile, the mixture of locals and tourists make a cocktail you'll never forget... read more

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Great food. Shrimp cooked correctly and very fresh. Owner was friendly and ran a good crew. Located in the middle of a very walkable and entertaining downtown. Wish they had room for more outdoor seating read more

Love everything about Hole In The Wall! Delicious food, cold beer, and friendly service! It's a "must" when we are in the area. read more

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Small, Great atmosphere. Great service, we loved the steamed oyster sampler and also the gumbo.

We visited this restaurants many times over 20 years. The food is always good but we wish the people were more friendly! After it changed owner we tried today. We are so happy that The new owner and all the people work there are very friendly and the food is still good. Perfect now! read more

The food was so good. Nice environment and workers! When staying or stoping by, eat at this nice seafood place! read more

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