Distinctive Dining Experiences
Franklin Café + Parlor Bar
APALACHICOLA
Located in the Gibson Inn, the seasonal menu highlights local and southern flavors. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days/week, with both indoor and outdoor seating options on the wraparound porch. The iconic Parlor Bar is the definitive local watering hole, serving craft cocktails, OCBC beers, and the Franklin Café’s full menu.
Owl Café
APALACHICOLA
Renowned local eatery in one of Apalachicola’s most iconic locations, offering chef specials and fresh seafood. The dining room’s pristine white tablecloths and views of the bay give the restaurant an upscale feel while still keeping a casual atmosphere.
The Tap Room
APALACHICOLA
Downstairs from the Owl Café, the Tap Room is a more casual spot with laid-back vibes and a fun nightlife scene. The Tap Room boasts an impressive beer selection, craft cocktails, wine, and a mouthwatering pub menu that highlights some of the Gulf’s freshest fare.
LongBill’s
CAPE SAN BLAS
One of the most popular joints on the Cape, the menu boasts fresh seafood, stellar pizza, and more. Perfect for a fun lunch after a swim, dinner with the whole family, or cocktail hour with friends. Long Bill’s isn’t fast food; it’s fresh seafood.
Forgotten Coast Brewing Company
MEXICO BEACH
launching soon in Apalachicola and Port St. Joe
In the heart of Mexico Beach, this throwback coastal oasis offers an ever-changing selection of 16 beers and seltzers brewed on site, along with a full menu of beachy pub-grub from pizza to tacos. Stop in for a bite and pint, or look for FCBC on tap at the Franklin Café, Tap Room, and Owl Café in Apalachicola, and at Longbill’s on Cape San Blas.
Restaurant Buzz
“Spend happy hour at the Parlor Bar and book at least one meal at the Gibson Inn’s top-shelf restaurant, the Franklin Café.”
— Coastal Living
“Owl Café is probably the best restaurant in town—you can’t go wrong with the blue crab cake, black grouper, or oysters on the half shell.”
— Wall Street Journal
“At the Franklin Café, order a dozen oysters, topped with Jack Daniels brown butter and hot sausage.”
— Condé Nast Traveler