Guidebook to the Forgotten Coast of Florida
Food scene
The dishes at this wonderful Apalachicola restaurant range from locally prepared seafood to steaks, pasta dishes, delectable appetizers and homemade bread, along with a large selection of fine wine.
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Owl Cafe
15 Ave DThe dishes at this wonderful Apalachicola restaurant range from locally prepared seafood to steaks, pasta dishes, delectable appetizers and homemade bread, along with a large selection of fine wine.
The Red Pirate Family Grill and Oyster Bar is located in the heart of Eastpoint, FL right by Island Drive. They have “App-a-teazers”, sides, raw or baked or “pirate’s pearls” oysters, chicken & seafood baskets, sandwiches, salads, a kid’s menu, and a mini-golf course.
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Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar
236 US-98The Red Pirate Family Grill and Oyster Bar is located in the heart of Eastpoint, FL right by Island Drive. They have “App-a-teazers”, sides, raw or baked or “pirate’s pearls” oysters, chicken & seafood baskets, sandwiches, salads, a kid’s menu, and a mini-golf course.
Cozy eatery located in the heart of Eastpoint serving delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes.
98 Eats
191 U.S. 98Cozy eatery located in the heart of Eastpoint serving delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes.
Located at Scipio Creek Marina in Apalachicola. Features beautiful waterfront views, unique cocktails and yummy entrees.
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Half Shell Dockside
301 Market StLocated at Scipio Creek Marina in Apalachicola. Features beautiful waterfront views, unique cocktails and yummy entrees.
Top-rated local seafood market serving up the freshest delicacies from the boat to your table. Offering the finest Apalachicola oysters and an array of fresh local catches including scallops, shrimp, crabs, lobster, fish and all other varieties of Florida seafood.
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Lynn's Quality Oysters
402 US-98Top-rated local seafood market serving up the freshest delicacies from the boat to your table. Offering the finest Apalachicola oysters and an array of fresh local catches including scallops, shrimp, crabs, lobster, fish and all other varieties of Florida seafood.
Called the Sunny Place for Shady People, Paddy’s Raw Bar on St. George Island is a fun outdoor restaurant and raw bar with a view of Apalachicola Bay. They have a great selection of wine, bottled beer, and sixteen beers on tap and feature live music on a regular basis.
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Paddy's Raw Bar
240 3rd St ECalled the Sunny Place for Shady People, Paddy’s Raw Bar on St. George Island is a fun outdoor restaurant and raw bar with a view of Apalachicola Bay. They have a great selection of wine, bottled beer, and sixteen beers on tap and feature live music on a regular basis.
This charming beach-front restaurant is a classic St. George Island staple. They offer fresh seafood, steak & chicken, burgers, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, oysters, and homemade desserts. The outside tiki bar serves beer, wine & specialty drinks.
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Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe
68 Gorrie Drive EastThis charming beach-front restaurant is a classic St. George Island staple. They offer fresh seafood, steak & chicken, burgers, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, oysters, and homemade desserts. The outside tiki bar serves beer, wine & specialty drinks.
Mangia 850, located on Highway 98 in Eastpoint, prepares homemade Italian and American dishes daily that your entire family will love. Why cook on vacation? They offer dine-in, call-in or take and go items in their cooler.
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Mangia 850
379 U.S. 98Mangia 850, located on Highway 98 in Eastpoint, prepares homemade Italian and American dishes daily that your entire family will love. Why cook on vacation? They offer dine-in, call-in or take and go items in their cooler.
El Jalisco is a group of family-friendly restaurants serving up the best Mexican food in Eastpoint, Florida. For more than 10 years, El Jalisco have honed their craft to bring Eastpoint and Northern Florida authentic Mexican food that is made with the finest ingredients and served fresh every day.
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El Jalisco Eastpoint
260 US-98El Jalisco is a group of family-friendly restaurants serving up the best Mexican food in Eastpoint, Florida. For more than 10 years, El Jalisco have honed their craft to bring Eastpoint and Northern Florida authentic Mexican food that is made with the finest ingredients and served fresh every day.
The Seafood Shack in Carrabelle, FL offers breakfast, lunch, and fresh seafood cooked for you by locals that love seafood! The menu includes anything from burgers to scallops to comfort foods like hamburger steak. The food is fantastic! It's a must if you are in Carrabelle.
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Seafood Shack
116 Southeast Avenue AThe Seafood Shack in Carrabelle, FL offers breakfast, lunch, and fresh seafood cooked for you by locals that love seafood! The menu includes anything from burgers to scallops to comfort foods like hamburger steak. The food is fantastic! It's a must if you are in Carrabelle.
A Taste of Korea is located in Carrabelle just across the street from the Moorings of Carrabelle. They offer an AMAZING lunch menu of authentic Korean food. Pick up or to-go.
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A Taste of Korea, Carrabelle
103 Saint James AvenueA Taste of Korea is located in Carrabelle just across the street from the Moorings of Carrabelle. They offer an AMAZING lunch menu of authentic Korean food. Pick up or to-go.
City/town information
Carrabelle, Florida, a historic working community, is located right on the Gulf of Mexico in the eastern Florida Panhandle. A true fishing village, its people have been harvesting from the sea for more than 100 years. Shrimping, oystering, commercial and recreational game fishing together with lumber, turpentine, flour mills, the railroad and tourism have been the mainstays of Carrabelle’s economic development over the years.
Although a hidden secret no longer, Carrabelle’s ideal location is surrounded by state and national forests, together with its beautiful, deep water seaport. The community of 1300 residents welcomes travelers who enter by boat on the beautiful Carrabelle River, fly in by airplane at Carrabelle’s convenient municipal airport, or arrive via scenic Highways 98 along the coast and County Road 67 through the state and national forest lands.
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Carrabelle
Carrabelle, Florida, a historic working community, is located right on the Gulf of Mexico in the eastern Florida Panhandle. A true fishing village, its people have been harvesting from the sea for more than 100 years. Shrimping, oystering, commercial and recreational game fishing together with lumber, turpentine, flour mills, the railroad and tourism have been the mainstays of Carrabelle’s economic development over the years.
Although a hidden secret no longer, Carrabelle’s ideal location is surrounded by state and national forests, together with its beautiful, deep water seaport. The community of 1300 residents welcomes travelers who enter by boat on the beautiful Carrabelle River, fly in by airplane at Carrabelle’s convenient municipal airport, or arrive via scenic Highways 98 along the coast and County Road 67 through the state and national forest lands.
Home to Florida’s most pristine, serene beaches, this beautiful barrier island offers tons of fun activities—from swimming, fishing and paddling in the clear gulf waters to shelling, castle-building and relaxing on the sugar white sand.
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Saint George Island
Home to Florida’s most pristine, serene beaches, this beautiful barrier island offers tons of fun activities—from swimming, fishing and paddling in the clear gulf waters to shelling, castle-building and relaxing on the sugar white sand.
Apalachicola Florida is a warm, welcoming port town bursting with hometown charm, friendly folks and rich maritime history. Nestled on the mouth of the Apalachicola River, this small coastal city is home to bustling seafood houses, weather-worn shrimp boats and stately historical buildings.
The name "Apalachicola" is a combination of the Hitchoti Indian words "apalahchi," meaning "on the other side," and "okli," meaning "people.” However, Apalachicola locals will tell you it means "land of the friendly people.” As soon as you set foot in this genial small town, you’ll understand why. Brimming with warm hospitality and smiling faces, Apalachicola makes everyone feel at home.
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Apalachicola
Apalachicola Florida is a warm, welcoming port town bursting with hometown charm, friendly folks and rich maritime history. Nestled on the mouth of the Apalachicola River, this small coastal city is home to bustling seafood houses, weather-worn shrimp boats and stately historical buildings.
The name "Apalachicola" is a combination of the Hitchoti Indian words "apalahchi," meaning "on the other side," and "okli," meaning "people.” However, Apalachicola locals will tell you it means "land of the friendly people.” As soon as you set foot in this genial small town, you’ll understand why. Brimming with warm hospitality and smiling faces, Apalachicola makes everyone feel at home.
If you want to take a step back in time and visit an authentic fishing community, look no further than Eastpoint, Florida. As the seafood hub of Franklin County, Eastpoint is one of the few remaining working waterfronts in North Florida. Located across the bay from Apalachicola and St. George Island, Eastpoint is a unique part of Florida’s Forgotten Coast.
Eastpoint serves as the heart of Franklin County’s commercial oyster industry. This genuine fishing community is home to rustic seafood houses and weather-worn docks, where oystermen haul their heavy burlap bags of freshly harvested Apalachicola Bay oysters to be washed, shucked, packed and transported across the country. It’s quite a sight to behold for visitors of all ages.
Eastpoint also serves as a gateway to Tate’s Hell State Forest and Apalachicola National Forest, located just to the north via scenic Highway 65. These forests are teeming with wildlife and offer a variety of fun activities, from swimming and kayaking to hiking and camping.
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Eastpoint
If you want to take a step back in time and visit an authentic fishing community, look no further than Eastpoint, Florida. As the seafood hub of Franklin County, Eastpoint is one of the few remaining working waterfronts in North Florida. Located across the bay from Apalachicola and St. George Island, Eastpoint is a unique part of Florida’s Forgotten Coast.
Eastpoint serves as the heart of Franklin County’s commercial oyster industry. This genuine fishing community is home to rustic seafood houses and weather-worn docks, where oystermen haul their heavy burlap bags of freshly harvested Apalachicola Bay oysters to be washed, shucked, packed and transported across the country. It’s quite a sight to behold for visitors of all ages.
Eastpoint also serves as a gateway to Tate’s Hell State Forest and Apalachicola National Forest, located just to the north via scenic Highway 65. These forests are teeming with wildlife and offer a variety of fun activities, from swimming and kayaking to hiking and camping.
Local Breweries
The Eastpoint Beer Company is a small craft brewery located on the waterfront of Apalachicola Bay in Eastpoint, Florida.
Visit the tap room for unique brews paired with breathtaking views of the bay. If you have your Fur Baby with you, no worries.
Eastpoint Beer Company is pet-friendly! Stop by to meet Jack, their chocolate lab and treat your pup to their exclusive “Hair of the Dog” dog beer.
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Eastpoint Beer Company
374 US-98The Eastpoint Beer Company is a small craft brewery located on the waterfront of Apalachicola Bay in Eastpoint, Florida.
Visit the tap room for unique brews paired with breathtaking views of the bay. If you have your Fur Baby with you, no worries.
Eastpoint Beer Company is pet-friendly! Stop by to meet Jack, their chocolate lab and treat your pup to their exclusive “Hair of the Dog” dog beer.
Oyster City Brewing Company is a dedicated, ambitious craft brewery that prides itself on being made by the water. Flagship beers include Apalach IPA, Hooter Brown Tupelo Honey Ale, Mangrove Pale Ale, Mill Pond Dirty Blond Ale and Tates Helles German Style Lager. Seasonal beers are reguarly on tap and you can also purchase Oyster City specialty merchandise in-store or on-line. Located across from the Owl Cafe.
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Oyster City Brewing Company
25 Ave DOyster City Brewing Company is a dedicated, ambitious craft brewery that prides itself on being made by the water. Flagship beers include Apalach IPA, Hooter Brown Tupelo Honey Ale, Mangrove Pale Ale, Mill Pond Dirty Blond Ale and Tates Helles German Style Lager. Seasonal beers are reguarly on tap and you can also purchase Oyster City specialty merchandise in-store or on-line. Located across from the Owl Cafe.
Sightseeing
The Cape St. George Light, which stands at the center of St. George Island, is the fourth reconstruction of the historic lighthouse that was originally built on what is now Little St. George Island. The first lighthouse was erected in 1833 near West Pass but was difficult for maritime traffic approaching from the east to see. After suffering storm damage, it was ultimately dismantled and its bricks were used in the construction of a new tower, completed in 1848 at Cape St.George. The second lighthouse fell during a hurricane in 1851. The third lighthouse was completed in 1852, again using materials from its predecessor, but positioned further inland from the water’s edge. For 153 years the Cape St. George Light valiantly served mariners well, but beach erosion ultimately caused its collapse on October 21, 2005. In a dramatic team effort involving private contractors, local volunteers, and government funding, the pieces of the Light were salvaged and moved to a storage site on the mainland. The St. George Lighthouse Association acquired the 1852 plans from the National Archives and led the effort to reconstruct the lighthouse on St. George Island. Volunteers cleaned old mortar off the salvaged bricks, and more than 22,000 original bricks were used in the rebuilding effort. Original granite door jambs and window lintels were re-installed in the reconstructed lighthouse. The iron lantern room, twisted beyond hope in the fall, was reforged using the original pieces as patterns. With extensive community support and public and private funding, the Cape St. George Light was successfully rebuilt and opened to the public on December 1, 2008.A replica of the original Lighthouse Keeper’s House, built next to the lighthouse, features a museum and gift shop. A highlight of the exhibits in the museum is a replica of the magnificent third order Fresnel lens that lighted the Cape St. George Light from 1857 to 1949. The lens exhibit featuring the replica and moderator-type lamp was installed in 2016. An audio-visual “interactive archive” provides visitors access to videos, photographs and documents relating to the lighthouse.
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St. George Island Lighthouse
2B E Gulf Beach DrThe Cape St. George Light, which stands at the center of St. George Island, is the fourth reconstruction of the historic lighthouse that was originally built on what is now Little St. George Island. The first lighthouse was erected in 1833 near West Pass but was difficult for maritime traffic approaching from the east to see. After suffering storm damage, it was ultimately dismantled and its bricks were used in the construction of a new tower, completed in 1848 at Cape St.George. The second lighthouse fell during a hurricane in 1851. The third lighthouse was completed in 1852, again using materials from its predecessor, but positioned further inland from the water’s edge. For 153 years the Cape St. George Light valiantly served mariners well, but beach erosion ultimately caused its collapse on October 21, 2005. In a dramatic team effort involving private contractors, local volunteers, and government funding, the pieces of the Light were salvaged and moved to a storage site on the mainland. The St. George Lighthouse Association acquired the 1852 plans from the National Archives and led the effort to reconstruct the lighthouse on St. George Island. Volunteers cleaned old mortar off the salvaged bricks, and more than 22,000 original bricks were used in the rebuilding effort. Original granite door jambs and window lintels were re-installed in the reconstructed lighthouse. The iron lantern room, twisted beyond hope in the fall, was reforged using the original pieces as patterns. With extensive community support and public and private funding, the Cape St. George Light was successfully rebuilt and opened to the public on December 1, 2008.A replica of the original Lighthouse Keeper’s House, built next to the lighthouse, features a museum and gift shop. A highlight of the exhibits in the museum is a replica of the magnificent third order Fresnel lens that lighted the Cape St. George Light from 1857 to 1949. The lens exhibit featuring the replica and moderator-type lamp was installed in 2016. An audio-visual “interactive archive” provides visitors access to videos, photographs and documents relating to the lighthouse.
For nearly 100 years the Crooked River Lighthouse stood as a guiding light for ships, and fishermen navigating the treacherous pass between Dog and St. George Islands. Today the lighthouse and keepers’ house museum stand on the mainland where the light was originally built in 1895, replacing the three short-lived beacons destroyed by hurricanes on Dog Island. The 103 foot iron and steel structure was decommissioned by the Coast Guard in 1995 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Carrabelle Lighthouse Association and the City of Carrabelle obtained ownership of the landmark just weeks before being auctioned and created a public park surrounding it. Public and private financial support enabled the restoration of the structure to be completed in 2007. Nestled in a north Florida forest habitat the lighthouse beams nightly, with its acrylic replica of it’s original 4th order Fresnel lens. The park picnic area features picnic pavilion and tables, a children's playground and a native plant garden. Grant funding also helped the CLA to construct a replica of the Crooked River Lighthouse Keeper’s House which was patterned after the original 1895 plans. Completed in 2009, the Keeper’s House serves as a museum, gift shop and headquarters for the CLA. Exhibits include an historical setting of the early 1900s, examples of beacons and the methods of constructing a skeletal tower lighthouse. Everyday life objects in the Keeper’s Room include original clocks, a barometer, a glass fire grenade, pages from the keeper’s watch book, currency and much more. Visitors can look through replica Sears’ catalogues for a perspective on cost of living during the past century. Group educational tours are welcomed and new science-based programs are being developed.
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Crooked River Lighthouse
1975 Highway 98 WestFor nearly 100 years the Crooked River Lighthouse stood as a guiding light for ships, and fishermen navigating the treacherous pass between Dog and St. George Islands. Today the lighthouse and keepers’ house museum stand on the mainland where the light was originally built in 1895, replacing the three short-lived beacons destroyed by hurricanes on Dog Island. The 103 foot iron and steel structure was decommissioned by the Coast Guard in 1995 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Carrabelle Lighthouse Association and the City of Carrabelle obtained ownership of the landmark just weeks before being auctioned and created a public park surrounding it. Public and private financial support enabled the restoration of the structure to be completed in 2007. Nestled in a north Florida forest habitat the lighthouse beams nightly, with its acrylic replica of it’s original 4th order Fresnel lens. The park picnic area features picnic pavilion and tables, a children's playground and a native plant garden. Grant funding also helped the CLA to construct a replica of the Crooked River Lighthouse Keeper’s House which was patterned after the original 1895 plans. Completed in 2009, the Keeper’s House serves as a museum, gift shop and headquarters for the CLA. Exhibits include an historical setting of the early 1900s, examples of beacons and the methods of constructing a skeletal tower lighthouse. Everyday life objects in the Keeper’s Room include original clocks, a barometer, a glass fire grenade, pages from the keeper’s watch book, currency and much more. Visitors can look through replica Sears’ catalogues for a perspective on cost of living during the past century. Group educational tours are welcomed and new science-based programs are being developed.
Visit the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center to learn about the Apalachicola River and Bay and the diverse flora and fauna of the Forgotten Coast. Visitors first encounter a replica oyster boat outfitted with the tools of the trade, then detailed maps of the watershed help you understand the big picture. Inside the 5,400 square foot Nature Center you will find a large mural that depicts in detail the ecosystems of the area. Three giant tanks filled with fish, shellfish and reptiles allow visitors to see first-hand what swims in the Apalachicola River, Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Bay Discovery Room has hundreds of skeletons, fossils and preserved marine life to explore and examine close-up. Check out our large labeled shell collect where you can ID what you have found on the beach or bay. Historic artifacts depict early industries of the area and you can listen to oral histories that provide first-hand accounts from a local oyster harvester, an oyster dealer, a crabber and a shrimper. Be sure to see our new film about the Apalachicola watershed. The 12-minute documentary style film travels the entire watershed from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains to the Apalachicola River and Bay.
Visitors can also explore the third of a mile raised boardwalk that traverses the Nature Center’s 28 acres. Throughout the boardwalk visitors will encounter a series of twelve quotes that serve as momentary inspiration to help visitors connect with the nature that surrounds them. On the boardwalk you will experience a coastal hammock shaded by live oaks and magnolia trees that opens up in to a freshwater marsh and a stand of slash pine. A plant guide is available to help identify some of the more common species.
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Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center
108 Island DrVisit the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center to learn about the Apalachicola River and Bay and the diverse flora and fauna of the Forgotten Coast. Visitors first encounter a replica oyster boat outfitted with the tools of the trade, then detailed maps of the watershed help you understand the big picture. Inside the 5,400 square foot Nature Center you will find a large mural that depicts in detail the ecosystems of the area. Three giant tanks filled with fish, shellfish and reptiles allow visitors to see first-hand what swims in the Apalachicola River, Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Bay Discovery Room has hundreds of skeletons, fossils and preserved marine life to explore and examine close-up. Check out our large labeled shell collect where you can ID what you have found on the beach or bay. Historic artifacts depict early industries of the area and you can listen to oral histories that provide first-hand accounts from a local oyster harvester, an oyster dealer, a crabber and a shrimper. Be sure to see our new film about the Apalachicola watershed. The 12-minute documentary style film travels the entire watershed from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains to the Apalachicola River and Bay.
Visitors can also explore the third of a mile raised boardwalk that traverses the Nature Center’s 28 acres. Throughout the boardwalk visitors will encounter a series of twelve quotes that serve as momentary inspiration to help visitors connect with the nature that surrounds them. On the boardwalk you will experience a coastal hammock shaded by live oaks and magnolia trees that opens up in to a freshwater marsh and a stand of slash pine. A plant guide is available to help identify some of the more common species.
The Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, located in Carrabelle, Florida, was established to honor and preserve the heritage of the men and women who trained at the camp during WWII. Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942 for the sole purpose of training Infantry Divisions and their support units in amphibious operations by U. S. Army Engineer Special Brigades [ESB]. This camp trained a quarter of a million men, closing in June of 1946. Three infantry divisions and two special brigades left here after receiving amphibious training to confront tyranny both in Europe and the Pacific. Learn about their dedication, fears and heroism at the museum.
The sacrifices and achievements of our WWII era citizens have led historians to label these individuals as the best generation America has yet produced. The museum promotes not only the history of WWII, but also portrays the gigantic effort that our nation poured into this conflict. The CGJ Museum has compiled an extensive history of the various units that trained here, as well as a photographic display of the area and life as it existed at the camp. Furthermore, the CGJ veterans have contributed the artifacts brought back from battles overseas, along with uniforms, equipment, and all sorts of souvenirs, too numerous to name.
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Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
1873 Hwy 98 WThe Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, located in Carrabelle, Florida, was established to honor and preserve the heritage of the men and women who trained at the camp during WWII. Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942 for the sole purpose of training Infantry Divisions and their support units in amphibious operations by U. S. Army Engineer Special Brigades [ESB]. This camp trained a quarter of a million men, closing in June of 1946. Three infantry divisions and two special brigades left here after receiving amphibious training to confront tyranny both in Europe and the Pacific. Learn about their dedication, fears and heroism at the museum.
The sacrifices and achievements of our WWII era citizens have led historians to label these individuals as the best generation America has yet produced. The museum promotes not only the history of WWII, but also portrays the gigantic effort that our nation poured into this conflict. The CGJ Museum has compiled an extensive history of the various units that trained here, as well as a photographic display of the area and life as it existed at the camp. Furthermore, the CGJ veterans have contributed the artifacts brought back from battles overseas, along with uniforms, equipment, and all sorts of souvenirs, too numerous to name.