The Best 4 Restaurants Near John Gorrie State Museum

4 restaurants available nearby

1. The Owl Cafe

4.3

Awesome(73)

Price: Moderate

• American • Apalachicola

Booked 4 times today

In the heart of downtown Apalachicola, the Owl Cafe offers a River City dining experience like no other. Sensational appetizers, delicious entrees and incredible desserts are prepared and served by an attentive staff. The menu is varied and colorful, with daily chef’s selections ranging from exotic imported dishes to fresh, locally-caught seafood. The amazing wine list is as full of character as Apalachicola itself, and delivers the perfect complement to every meal.

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2. Franklin Café at the Gibson Inn

4.2

Awesome(256)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Apalachicola

Booked 2 times today

Briny catches from surrounding waters, craft cocktails, and OCBC brews from our hometown brewery. At the Franklin Café and Parlor Bar, we source fresh and serve simply—honoring the spirit and traditions of the Gibson Inn’s original Franklin Café, which opened in 1907. We invite you to drop in for a Southern-style breakfast, lunch or dinner on the porch, or a Happy Hour toast, as we turn the tide on all-day dining in Apalachicola.Open Daily for Breakfast 8am-11am, Lunch 11am-5pm, and Dinner 5pm-9pm. Weekend Brunch every Saturday and Sunday! Daily Happy Hour from 3pm-5pm.

A photo of The White Marlin and Oysterette restaurant

3. The White Marlin and Oysterette

4.8

Exceptional(379)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Port St. Joe

Booked 15 times today

We are accepting reservations to make your experience the most pleasurable. The White Marlin is a magnificent beach front steak and seafood restaurant that boasts a selection of seafood with a longstanding commitment to offering top quality ingredients from local fisheries up and down the coast of Florida. Freshness is our only priority working directly with fishermen and farmers, to bring you the most amazing fresh catches and beef there is to offer. With an ethos of spotlighting ingredients first, The White Marlins menu features simple preparations executed to perfection to allow quality to take center stage. We have two dining options for our guests experience between the more casual and lively Oyster Bar and patio to the traditional Main Dining Room. The Main Dining Room possesses classic and sophisticated warmth, is adorned with sharp accents throughout the room and plush seating lends the ideal setting for celebratory dinners or just a simple night on the town.

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4. Crooked River Grill

3.7

Very Good(6)

Price: Moderate

• American • Carrabelle

The Crooked River Grill offers great food in a casual atmosphere, and features the best and freshest of coastal comfort cuisine. Seating is available at the full bar, which offers a fine selection of spirits and both local and seasonal craft beers, the cozy dining room, and the adjoined inside patio, which offers a bright and beautiful panoramic view of our stunning Audubon Sanctuary golf course. Executive Chef James Messer brings eclectic flavors to our diverse menu, and loves to combine his classic French training with Asian and Indian cuisine, making for unique and interesting specials.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. The Owl Cafe

2. Franklin Café at the Gibson Inn

3. The White Marlin and Oysterette

4. Crooked River Grill

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