The fresh shrimp are beautiful, large, delicious and at a good price. Shrimp like this spoil you…read morefor any other! The staff are friendly and helpful and we will be going back for more.

If you are visiting Apalachicola you must visit this sea food market. Unlike most seafood markets…read morethere is absolutely no fishy odors. The owner, Mr Ward explained that this was due to their meticulous cleanliness and only fiketing fish they would sell that day. We were waited on by his daughter who gave us great customer service! On the menu tonight I will be preparing fresh blackened grouper and yellow fin tuna caught this morning!

Loved this place! Friendly staff and great food. It's also a very charming space with lots of…read morekitschy decor.

First time visit although I passed by it for a few years now…read more My mistake; I WILL be going back. I ordered the Lo Country Boil. 1/2 pound of shrimp, potato slices, a piece of corn and sausage and a slice of garlic toast cut into triangles and a small container of melted butter. The shrimp, nice sizes, was cooked to perfection and seasoned nicely. You always wonder if you are going to get 1/2 pound and there was no doubt in my mind, 17 shrimp. The only part of the meal that was average was the corn. Everything else was excellent! TJfromGA

Over 10 years and still our favorite place for raw oysters. This year we visited three days for…read morelunch. Wild caught oysters were large and meaty and great flavor. Steamed shrimp were smaller but still tasty. Fried grouper and oysters were tasty. Tried fried crab claws for the first time, plentiful and tasty. Arrive early as there's always a crowd at opening.

Strap yourselves in, this is gonna be a long one…read more 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.

Love that this place has dining outdoors upstairs. The server was awesome and so personable. Im…read morefrom out of town so he explained all the good local options and what is the best to get. I settled on the shrimp and grits and it was delicious. I wanted to lick the bowl clean it was that good. All the entrees that my group ordered were good (fish and chips, catch of the day, Greek salad and kids chicken tenders). I would definitely go back when I'm in the area.

We went on Sunday evening, party of 3. There was some confusion with our reservation but we were…read morestill seated at a table that wasn't reserved until 7pm. Our server came, we ordered our drinks. He brought them but didn't lay cocktail napkins on our table with them. After that we ordered appetizers, asked our server what his favorites were. The stuffed shrimp was named, so I ordered those. My friend ordered a 1/2 dozen of the baked oysters. The appetizers came out but were luke warm at best. The baked oysters were way over cooked & then I'm sure sat under the heat lamp which dried them out even more. I'm a southern Alabama girl who knows her seafood and loves good soul food & know how it should be cooked. So far I wasn't impressed. This menu hits all the check marks but over does the easy stuff. My friend ordered gumbo. It was more 'Cajun' red looking than a darker rue & it was served cool to luke warm at best. The flavor wasn't good at all. I ended up ordering the duck. The greens with it were great but the duck itself came out fried not roasted which threw me off. If you're going to imitate Louisiana cooking, please at least follow their ways of cooking. My other friend ordered redfish & shrimp and that was the best tasting dish out of all. Overall, the meal wasn't good for the quality and pricing. The overcooked baked oysters were $30 for a 1/2 dozen so don't waste your time. The gumbo was $15 a bowl & it was the size of a salad bowl at best. Also, pro tip. Don't leave money sitting on the table. They were about to not seat us because they had a 7pm reservation at the table we ate at. We were there at 5pm.

Josh and Mike G gave us an amazing experience with quick service, great drinks, and good vibes…read more 10/10 recommend this place for a good time.

My husband and I stopped by for a cocktail at the bar to pass time before our reservation at The…read moreOwl Cafe. I was happy to see a decent bourbon selection. The ladies behind the bar were hustling but clearly enjoyed working with each other and made a good Old Fashioned.

You have to eat here, we had the best meal!…read more Do not listen to old reviews, they have a new head chef and everything we ate during our stay was exceptional. We are from Nashville and are very spoiled with amazing food which of means our expectations are high for a great meal. This blew many of the places we had in Nashville out of the water!! We had the ribeye and the chicken piccata- both were cooked to absolute perfection. The sides were perfectly cooked. Our server, Rusty was phenomenal and incredibly helpful. The restaurant is stunning. We ate here again for lunch and likely will have dinner here again before we leave because we know we will get nothing but the best here. Well done to wait staff, cooks and chef!!

Burrata salad AMAZING I had the blackened snapper... Absolutely the most amazing fresh fish I've…read morehad in Florida!!! served over mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. This is an 11 out of 10 !!! hats off to the chef!!

Great food, service great, Ambiance of fun. Everyone is super nice and they check on you!read more

I love sitting by the water Watching the dolphin, alligators…read moreAnd boats coming by These guys usually have live music in the evenings And a wonderful weight, staff and bartender serving up some of the greatest drink drinks can't go wrong with any of their food we have been here probably 15 times and have been coming here for the last 3 to 5 years

Great little place with seating, fresh roasted coffee, pastries, light breakfast (breakfast…read morecroissants and biscuits and gravy) and CHOCOLATES! Everything was outstanding. Don't miss it!

Great local place. Stayed at St. George Island and made the…read moreshort trek over to Aoalachicola on the way out of town. Was pleasantly surprised with this gem. Love supporting local independent businesses like this! Easy parking, friendly service, clean restaurant, excellent selection. If I lived here, I'd go to this place every week! Support this local gem! Delicious coffee, pastries, gelato, and fudge and chocolates!

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.

We first visited this restaurant in April 2025 and it was absolutely amazing - great beer…read moreselection, incredible food, fair prices, and excellent service. We were so impressed that we recommended this place to multiple people and were genuinely excited to come back last Sunday. Unfortunately, this visit was a complete disappointment from start to finish. The service was noticeably worse, the beer selection was extremely limited compared to before, and the food was honestly some of the worst seafood we've had in years. We ordered the fried calamari and the mixed grilled seafood plate. The calamari was chewy, flavorless, and the batter had an unpleasant texture. The mixed seafood plate was even worse - the oysters looked, smelled, and tasted awful, and the fish, shrimp, stuffed crab and scallops were completely bland. Even the fried okra, which should be an easy Southern staple, was disappointing. We left wondering if they changed chefs or management because the difference from our first experience was shocking. Even my mom, who is far from a picky eater, could barely eat her food. It's genuinely upsetting because this used to be a place we loved and enthusiastically recommended to others. Sadly, after this experience, we won't be returning.

Not local oysters, everything sourced out of state. Only came for the local oysters. I live by…read morecedar key. Could've stayed home and ate them here.

So I'm going to preface some reviews I'm about to write with the following: My brother & I were on…read morea road trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Worth, TX, in January of 2018. These are the places we hit along the way. They are also in my Yelp! list here: https://www.yelp.com/list/fl-to-tx-road-trip-2018-houston (also in any of the reviews written for the trip). From the event URL: "The event is held every year on the Friday and Saturday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in downtown Historic Apalachicola at Riverfront Park. All proceeds goes directly towards paying for the brand new fire truck they were able to purchase a few years ago, due to this sole fundraising event!" This year was the 8th Annual Oyster Cook-Off and was held January 12th and 13th, 2018. My brother and I just happened to be driving through, the day BEFORE, with a reservation the next night on Port Arthur. Not wanting to miss out, we came back the next day. I'm glad we did, but... If you ate an oyster (at the tents) at this year's festival, and thought you were eating an Apalachicola oyster, you would be mistaken. Shocker right? Bigger shock, the oysters were from Texas, my home and our destination. I would have gone 4 stars if the oysters were local, but they weren't. In fact the oysters shucking factories here are staying in business because they are trucking in oysters from Texas to keep the factories busy. Hopefully the river will recuperate and the oyster beds will recover. I forget the exact root cause, something to do with humans affecting the salinity level in in the brackish part of the river, but I think things are getting better. But the festival was fun. It allowed us to spend more time in Apalachicola, which is a cute town. There was a lot of music, and a lot of food. There were also vendors galore with all the typical festival stuff. There are many cute year=round shops, and a nice collection of restaurants too. If you're lucky enough to hit this event, it's fun. Apalachicola also has a few other fun places to visit. Hopefully I'll get them into my list. Also, hopefully next year, 2019, Apalachicola oysters will be what's being served up, on the half shell, roasted, or in some seriously delicious chowder! Bottom line: If you search, you can find Apalachicola oysters being served in the restaurants. We found ONE. PS. There is an auction and a 5.5 K run. See the URL for more info.