Restaurants of the Forgotten Coast
Franklin County, Florida's restaurants offer everything from casual beachfront restaurants and river-front oyster bars to upscale cafes featuring continental cuisine, coastal specialties, six-course chef’s tasting menus and seasonal wine dinners. Local fare served in more than 30 area restaurants features wholesome and nutritious seafood from the pristine Apalachicola Bay, Alligator Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico, including oysters, clams, shrimp and blue crabs. In addition to serving seafood fresh from local markets, many Franklin county chefs also patronize local and regional dairies, beekeepers, produce and livestock farmers to provide the freshest in cheeses, honey, coffee, organic produce and meats for their patrons.
Our local seafood markets offer fresh local seafood and even pack for easy travel.
Get the Scoop
Eastpoint
Take a step back in time to “Get the Scoop” with hand-dipped Blue Bell ice cream, shakes, banana splits and more! Find us tucked behind Fisherman’s Choice on Highway 98 in Eastpoint. Stop by and “get the scoop”!
Mangia 850
Eastpoint
We have select items for breakfast & lunch. Stop in and get food to go on your way to work. Long day and too tired to cook dinner? Mangia 850 prepares homemade dishes that your entire family will love. Why cook on vacation? Mangia 850 accommodates large groups.
The Beach Pit
St. George Island
Over 25 years experience combined with Texas style BBQ, fresh seafood, and a menu designed to please everyone in the family, The Beach Pit has brought a fresh taste to St. George Island. The dining ambiance is pleasantly casual and intimate, with seating available in a charming interior setting or enjoy outdoor seating in our…
Tamaras Café
Apalachicola
Florida flavor with South American flair. Food style is light elegant and modern with the use of fresh herbs, garlic and wine. Fish is purchased daily from local fishermen.
Gulfside IGA Grocery & Deli
Apalachicola
Full line Super Market with a wide selection. Deli, Produce, Meat, Wine, Lottery and Western Union. Check out our weekly sale's ad. We are located 1.6 miles from the caution light downtown Apalachicola. We Love our Customers!
The Station
Apalachicola
Dine in one of the unique restaurants in Historic Apalachicola. The Station is a remodeled family owned, old school style Service Station in the heart of Downtown. Come for the game, stay for the food. With multiple TVs, your favorite sporting event is always on. Sit at the Old Florida Style Oyster Bar and enjoy…
El Jalisco
Eastpoint
A fabulous selection of freshly prepared authentic Mexican food. All meals are made fresh from scratch with portions abundant enough to feed even the hungriest patron. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Beer, wine, margaritas.
Café con Leche
Apalachicola
Breakfast and lunch including sandwiches, amp, salads and homemade pastries. 100% Arabica coffee. Internet café.
Crooked River Grill
Carrabelle
Enjoy seafood and steaks in a beautiful dining room located at the St. James Bay Golf Resort. Sunday brunch and Thursday night seafood buffet.
Sweet Surf
St. George Island
Sweet Surf is the place to be if you want a delicious, refreshing treat on St. George Island Florida.
The Mellow Mullet
Apalachicola
The Mellow Mullets thrilled to serve 100 flavors of shaved ice! Sugar free always available. People snacks and “bark balls” for your dog!
Up To No Good Tavern
Apalachicola
Pizza, subs, salads and more! Local draft beer and full bar. Watch the game on our big screen TVs or people watch from our pet-friendly balcony overlooking downtown Apalachicola.
Mango Mike’s Sports Bar & Grill
St. George Island
Mango Mike’s Sports Bar & Grill is a family friendly full service restaurant and sports bar located on St. George Island.
Family Coastal Restaurant
Eastpoint
Family owned and operated restaurant located on the bay specializing in fresh Florida seafood.
Bay City Lodge
Apalachicola
A fisherman’s retreat with lodging set in a quiet wooded atmosphere. Accommodations include fully furnished cabins and motel units. Restaurant, bait & tackle store, sports apparel shop, boat launching facilities, charter fishing guides, boat storage, and tennis courts.
Piggly Wiggly St. George Island
St. George Island
Our grocery store may seem small, but we carry an extensive line of premium products. No matter what’s on your shopping list, Piggly Wiggly St. George Island has everything you need! From hand-cut meats and cheeses and fresh local seafood to top-quality produce and made-to-order pizza, our full-service St. George Island grocery store offers something…
Owl Café
Apalachicola
Fresh local seafood, steaks, pastas, home-made desserts, and breads. River view dining and large party accommodations. Temperature controlled wine cellar. Reservations encouraged.
Poppi D’s Florida Grill & Pies
Eastpoint
At Poppi D’s everything is made from scratch - EVERYTHING! Our pizza crust is made with local tupelo honey, and whenever possible, we feature products from local organic farms. More than just pizza, we offer sandwiches, burgers, salads and more.
Piggly Wiggly Apalachicola
Apalachicola
Piggly Wiggly Apalachicola is a full-service, locally owned grocery store in the heart of Florida’s Forgotten Coast. We offer an enormous selection of top-of-the-line products coupled with unmatched quality and superior service. No matter what’s on your shopping list, Apalachicola Piggly Wiggly has got you covered. From Boar’s Head hand-cut meats and cheeses, to premium…
The Tap Room
Apalachicola
Located right next door to the Owl Cafe, the Tap Room is the perfect place to enjoy an evening out with friends. You can satisfy your appetite with cuisine from the Tap Room’s unique menu, sample the Forgotten Coast’s best beer selection, or sip fine wine and spirits from the full bar.
End of the World Oasis
Alligator Point
The End of the World Oasis at the Alligator Point Marina is open Wed -Thurs form 4pm to 10pm and Fri, Sat, Sun from 12pm to 10pm. The grill closes at 9pm. We offer appetizers and hot sandwiches plus a full bar. We usually have live music on Saturday evenings from 5pm to 9pm during…
Sometimes It’s Hotter Seasoning Co.
St. George Island
Specialty seasonings, fresh breads, pastries, and coffee.
Vincenzo’s Eastpoint Pizza Company
Eastpoint
The Eastpoint Beer Company has a “pizza boat” serving made to order NY style pizza.
Paddy’s Raw Bar
St. George Island
We love beer, and if you do, too, you've come to right place! With a great selection of wine, bottled beer, and sixteen beers on tap, we have something for everyone! Whether you are sitting at the bar, or at one of our umbrella covered picnic tables, you will be surrounded by our beautiful view…
Hole in the Wall
Apalachicola
Casual dining in a charming historic atmosphere. We serve fresh, local seafood, oysters, shrimp, homemade soups, casseroles and daily specials.
Marine Street Grill
Carrabelle
Enjoy al fresco dining in our outdoor café tucked quaintly in the Courtyard next to Harry's Bar and Discount Liquors. Children are more than welcome in the family friendly courtyard & a “kiddos” section of our menu is designed just for them! Our menu includes appetizers, wings, burgers & other “between the bun” sandwiches, salads,…
Subway
Apalachicola
Fresh sandwiches, wraps, and subs with your choices of bread, cheese, meat, veggies, sauces & vegetables. Cookies, chips and drinks. Kids meals.
Bayside Coffee Co.
Eastpoint
Bayside Coffee Co. is a small-batch coffee roaster located on Florida's Forgotten Coast. We roast our coffee fresh, daily.
Bayside Coffee Co. St. George Island
St. George Island
Bayside Coffee Company is mobile, serving freshly brewed, small-batch roasted coffee on St. George Island. Located by Weber’s Little Donut Shop and the SGI Food Truck on West Gorrie Drive.
Aunt Ebby’s Ice Cream
St. George Island
Enjoy the biggest scoops on the beach and the friendliest service in town! Aunt Ebby's has great classic music, picnic table on the deck and inside tables for when AC is a must! The flavors vary by season, but there's always tasty options.
Carrabelle Junction
Carrabelle
Great coffee, espresso and cappuccino, plus continental fare including loaded bagels. Made to order salads, soups and sandwiches at lunch. Look for the blue plate special.
The Turtle’s Nest Cafe
Carrabelle
If you enjoy southern coastal home cooking then Carrabelle's newest restaurant is the place for you: The Turtle's Nest Cafe. Located in the old Elsie's Place, just off Hwy 98 behind the Exxon Station, across the street from the First Baptist Church. Sandwiches, meals and a wide variety of vegetables to choose from. Ice cream…
BJ’s Pizza & Subs
St. George Island
The best piece on the beach! Specializing in pizza and sandwiches. Beer & wine. Game room, pool tables & TVs. Dine in or take out.
The Food Truck – SGI
St. George Island
Serving Burgers, Fries, Hot Dogs, BBQ and more. Daily Specials.
Dolores Sweet Shoppe
Apalachicola
Open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. Daily lunch specials. Homemade cakes, pies & cookies.
Bite Me Deli
Apalachicola
Bite Me Deli & Catering offers fresh, made to order deli sandwiches, specialty sandwiches, and salads. Stop by and see us at the orange building in Apalachicola on the corner of Hwy. 98 and 12th St.
Red Pirate Family Grill and Oyster Bar
Eastpoint
"App-a-teazers", sides, raw or baked or "pirate's pearls" oysters, chicken & seafood baskets, sandwiches, salads, and kid's menu. Mini golf course.
Two Brothers Dockside
Carrabelle
Formally Two Brothers At The Beach, Two Brothers Dockside on Timber Island in Carrabelle Florida is not your cookie cutter seafood place. This is a real Florida seafood restaurant with real southern fried food right on the scenic Carrabelle River.
The Fisherman’s Wife
Carrabelle
Specializes in local seafood. Great for carry-out to the beach or boat. Let the shrimping begin.
Kulture Cafe’
Eastpoint
Where Kulture meets your palate. Come enjoy Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner with us. Clean, Cozy and most of all delicious food. Serving you a taste around the world. Your choices are limitless with our cafe.
Harry A’s Restaurant
St. George Island
Breakfast, lunch, late night dinner. Full service bar. Entertainment every night. Outside dining on patio available. Families and large groups encouraged.
Apalachicola Chocolate Company
Apalachicola
The Chocolate Company sells delicious handmade chocolates, fudges, caramels, and candies. Peruse the glass counter filled with decadent treats such as caramel with walnuts and bittersweet chocolate, almond rocky road clusters, caramel turtles, French pudding truffles, fresh divinity, hand dipped fruits and homemade gelato. We also have fresh coffee, lunch specials, baked goods, cookies and…
Apalachicola Seafood Grill
Apalachicola
Family-friendly dining, including the worlds largest fish sandwich, at great prices. Full bar.
Blue Parrot Oceanfront Café
St. George Island
Gulf front restaurant. Specializing in fresh seafood, steak & chicken, burgers. Appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, oysters. Homemade desserts. Lunch specials, children's menu. Outside tiki bar with beer, wine & specialty drinks.
Tamara’s Tapas Bar
Apalachicola
Delicious tapas menu, live music, and trivia nights. Next to Tamara’s Café.
Mama Deluca’s
St. George Island
We’ve worked hard perfecting our recipes and services so you can enjoy the best pizza you’ll ever eat. Choose the size that best fits your appetite! Mama Deluca's offers a Create Your Own pizza menu – pizza made the way you like it! As well as, signature specialty pizzas, such as the Chicken Bacon Ranch.…
Half Shell Dockside
Apalachicola
Come on by for one of our delicious, budget friendly lunch specials and watch the maritime traffic. Come enjoy the beautiful views, unique cocktails, genuine southern hospitality and warm smiles. If a relaxing evening meal is on your horizon, sit outside on our open deck for a view of the beautiful sunset over the Apalachicola…
Fathoms Steam & Raw Bar
Carrabelle
Riverfront dining and deck offers downtown view of the Carrabelle River, while enjoying local steamed fruits of the sea. Entertainment on the weekends.
Sparks and Sons’ Island Grocery
St. George Island
Sparks and Sons' Island Grocery is a full service grocery store conveniently located on St. George Island, Florida. Locally owned and operated, they are dedicated to providing high quality, reasonable prices and outstanding customer service. Sparks and Sons' Island Grocery is looking forward to meeting and welcoming you to their little store in paradise!
The Franklin Cafe
Apalachicola
Located inside the Gibson Inn, The Franklin Cafe spotlights local seafood and farmers, re-imagining familiar favorites by fusing Japanese, French and Southern cuisines.
Carrabelle IGA Grocery & Deli
Carrabelle
IGA stores are distinctively unique, just like the communities they serve. Large or small, urban or rural, your IGA is dedicated to delivering the Hometown Proud customer service that you can only experience from a store locally owned and operated by people you know and trust.
Olde Time Soda Fountain
Apalachicola
Serving ice cream, malts, sodas, and floats in an original 1950s interior. Located in downtown Apalachicola on Market Street. Wide range of affordable Florida souvenirs.
Up The Creek Raw Bar
Apalachicola
A casual restaurant featuring anything from vegetarian tasting menus to upscale entrees. Order at counter and enjoy a seat viewing Apalachicola River from our covered and open air decks. Inside seating is also available. Full bar and elevator.
Lynn’s Quality Oysters & Raw Bar
Eastpoint
Lynn’s is a family owned & operated business that has developed 40 years of experience & trust in the seafood industry. We have a long-standing history of satisfied customers and we are the oldest licensed packinghouse in the entire state of Florida. Not only do we provide the World Famous Apalachicola Oyster but we also…