Vacation Rental Homes on St. George Island Florida

Apalachicola Bay is one of the cleanest, most productive bays in the nation. The Bay and Gulf provide a bounty of fresh local oysters, shrimp, crabs and fish. Whether you are looking for a delicious gourmet meal, oysters on the half shell or simple down-home cooking, Apalachicola, Eastpoint, and St. George Island have an array of excellent restaurants in breathtaking locations. Choose from an eatery overlooking the Gulf, Bay or River, or a quaint, cozy place nestled in historic Apalachicola.

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• Home Owner Tips
• Restaurants on St. George Island
• Restaurants in Apalachicola
• Restaurants in Carrabelle
• Restaurants in Eastpoint
• Restaurants in Port St Joe

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Home Owner Tips:

Friday and Saturday early evening travel to Apalachicola and join everyone on the porch of the beautiful Gibson Inn for early evening drinks before heading out for your meal at one of Apalachicola's wonderful restaurants.
Wenesday Night at Tamara's is Tapas Night --- yum!
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We recommend calling restaurants to check hours of operations, they change during the
different seasons.

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Restaurants on St. George Island:

Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - 147 E Gulf Beach Dr, Eastpoint, FL 32328 - (850) 927-3229
BJs Pizza and Subs - 105 W Gulf Beach Drive - (850) 927-2805 - Best pizza, sandwiches, and salads on the island. Includes a game room. ()
Blue Parrot Oceanfront Café - 68 West Gorrie Drive, St. George Island - (850) 927-2987
Largest deck & the only tiki bar on the beach. Fresh seafood & steaks. Largest Po-Boy anywhere. Serving lunch & dinner.
Eddy Teach's Raw Bar - 240 East Third Street, St. George Island - (850) 927-5050
If you want to meet the locals at the friendliest place on the Island, come to Eddy Teach's. The best and cheapest oysters, coldest beer, largest selection of imported draft beer in the area and a burger you wouldn't believe. Plus so much more. Music on weekends, fun everyday. See their web site for more! ()
Harry A's Restaurant - 28 West Bayshore Drive, St. George Island - (850) 927-3400
Great food and live entertainment.
Subway - 163 E Gulf Beach Drive, Eastpoint, FL 32328 - (850) 927-4781
Subway Sandwiches

Restaurants in Apalachicola:

AJ's Neighborhood Bar & Grill - 120 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Apalachicola - (850) 653-2571
Full service restaurant & bar. Dine in or carryout. Open late! Private meeting space and catering available. Daily lunch specials. Homemade desserts. Open Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11-1am. Closed Mondays. See their web site for more!
Apalachicola Seafood Grill - 100 Market Street, Apalachicola - (850) 653-9510
The world's largest fried fish sandwich. The best seafood & prices on Florida's Forgotten Coast. Since 1903. Located under the only traffic signal in Historic Downtown Apalachicola. Open Monday-Saturday 11:30am-9:00pm, Sundays 11:00am to 4:00pm. ()
Apalachicola Chocolate Company - 61 Market Street, Apalachicola - (850) 370-6937
The Chocolate Company sells delicious handmade chocolates, fudges, caramels, and candies. Glass counters are 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 even chocolate oysters! Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Avenue Sea - located in the Gibson Inn - Has been replaced by Cafe Momi () - (850) 653-2191
Boss Oyster - 123 Water Street, Apalachicola - (850) 653-9364
Charm, character & a waterfront setting. Apalachicola Bay oysters served 17 different ways, all kinds of seafood. Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. See their web site for more!
Burger King - 421 US Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL 32328 - (850) 653-3045.
Caroline's Dining on the River - 123 Water Street, Apalachicola - (850) 653-8139
Serenity and seafood. Enjoy a fine dining experience with a view of the Apalachicola River. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. See their web site for more!
Coastal Oasis Bar and Package Store & Piano Bar - Avenue D and Commerce - (850) 653-9216
Dolores Sweet Shoppe - 29 Avenue East - (850) 653-9081
Open for breakfast and lunch (weekdays only). This is where locals go to get their regular fix of coastal home cooking! Don't dare miss their deadly desserts -- and we mean that in a good way! ()
el Jalisco Restaurant
Magnolia Grill, Chef Eddie's - 99 11th Street, Apalachicola - (850) 653-8000
Char grilled steak & seafood, lobster and rack of lamb. Extensive wine list. Creative fare by award-winning Chef Eddie Cass. Exquisite desserts. 5 blocks from downtown. Dinner seating 5:30-until Tuesday-Saturday Sunday 5:00-until. Early dinner specials. See their web site for more! ()
Old Time Soda Fountain - 93 Market Street, Apalachicola - (850) 653-2606
Wonderful ice cream, malts, sodas, floats, sweets, and specialty sandwiches are served at this quaint venue that has an authentic 50s decor and is open Monday through Saturday for lunch only. They are closed on Sundays.
Owl Café - 15 Avenue D, Apalachicola - (850) 653-9888
Relaxed dining featuring thoughtfully prepared local seafood, steak & pastas, accompanied by an excellent selection of fine wines. Located on Avenue D & Commerce Street. Lunch & dinner. On Sundays, brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. See their web site for more! ()

Papa Joe's Oyster Bar & Grill - 301-B Market Street, Apalachicola - (850) 653-1189
Open from 11:30 am to 10 pm daily. Serving fresh seafood and Apalachicola Bay Oysters as well as a variety of steaks, salads and pasta. At Papa Joe's, they will cook up and serve your fresh catch! See their web site for more! ()
Red Top Café - 238 US Highway 98, Apalachicola - (850) 653-8612
Family style restaurant serving steaks, seafood, sandwiches, chicken and kids meals. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Full service catering since 1992, catering weddings, corporate events, schools, family events, small and simple to large formal parties. Open 7 days a week. See their web site for more!
Tamara's Café Floridita - 71 Market St., Apalachicola - (850) 653-4111
Delicious Caribbean/South American dishes served in a charming and romantic old-town setting. Featuring fresh seafood, homemade desserts and daily specials. Located in historic downtown Apalachicola. Open 11:30 am till 10pm. Dont forget to go to Wonderful Wenesday Tapas Night! See their web site for more! ()

*** Cafe con Leche - has moved in at Tamara's! Authentic Venezuelan coffees, fresh baked pastries, cakes and cookies. Creative and healthy sandwiches. Wireless internet access available. () ***
That Place in Apalach - 500 Us Highway 98, Eastpoint - (850) 653-9898
See their web site for more! ()
That's A Moray! - 25 Avenue D, Apalachicola - (850) 653-1111
That's A Moray! in downtown Apalachicola is a food lover's delight. Chef Jeanine Slagle, chef for two Florida Governors, offers unique baked goods and lunch items. Choose from an ever-changing menu of salads, sandwiches baked goods and desserts. We feature Boar's Head meats and cheeses and our homemade one of a kind pimento cheese. Our seafood features fresh from the dock shrimp and crabmeat picked here. Planning a party? Chef Jeanine creates each menu to your taste. Visit That's A Moray! for a unique taste of Florida's Forgotten Coast.
The Sugar Shack - 146 Avenue E, Apalachicola - (850) 653-1999
Located at the only traffic light in Franklin County, Hwy 98 and 12th Street. BBQ cooked the old fashioned southern tradition. Our meat is hand pulled, and falls off the bone tender. We have great BBQ pork, beef and chicken sandwiches & dinners. Try our $9.95 sampler plate for a taste of it all. Visit the treasure cove gift shop located inside the Sugar Shack. Open Mon-Sat 11:00 AM. Catering available. Locally owned and operated. See their web site for more!
Up the Creek Raw Bar - 313 Water Street - (850) 653-2525
Great food and view! Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. ()
Verandas Bistro & Wine Shop - Avenue D & Market Street, Apalachicola - (850) 653-3210
Recipient of the 2006, 2007 & 2008 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for BEST RESTAURANT FOR WINE LOVERS. Chef Ian Williams features fresh local seafood, steaks, pastas and more. The area's largest retail wine store, an extensive wine by the glass, craft brewed beers, and fine cigars. At the corner of Avenue D and Market Street (U.S. 98). See their web site for more! ()

Restaurants in Carrabelle:

A Funky Oyster Shack - 203 Tallahassee Street - - Highway 67, Carrabelle, FL. 32322 - (850) 697-2324
A Funky Oysters Shack is located at 203 Tallahassee Street, also known as Hwy 67, two blocks North of Hwy 98. It is an open air, screened in, retired oyster-processing building that Randy and Traci converted to a Key West Style Restaurant Bar. Many guest have come from Germany and beyond to see this little place, and have fallen in love with the ambience, food, pricing and setting off Tallahassee Street. It features Cajun Cuisine along with American Seafood’s and has BBQ and a rib-eye to die for. See their web site for details.
Carrabelle Junction - (850) 697-9550
Serving Continental Breakfasts and Lunches. Open Mon-Sat. 8-4 (Seasonal Sundays 9-3. Expresso-Latte-Capuccino, Ice cream, Sundaes, Shakes, Hot and Cold Sandwiches, Home Made Soups, Salads, Daily Specials - "Real Food for Real People".
Crooked River Grill at St. James Bay - (located in the St James Bay Golf Community) 151 Laughing Gull Lane, St. James - (850) 697-5050
Come to the Crooked River Grill for breakfast, lunch, or our steak and seafood dinners. Sit in our dining room or on the patio. The Grill features full banquet facilities and a gazebo, making it the ideal setting for special occasions. See their web site fore more!
Harry's Bar and Package Store - (850) 697-9982
Carrabelle's "Oldest Bar & Package, with open air courtyard.
Hog Wild BBQ - (850) 697-2776
Full service family restaurant serving some of the south's finest hickory smoked BBQ and some of the best Seafood and Rib Eye steaks on the Forgotten Coast. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Daily Lunch Buffet. Hours: Sat. & Sun: 6:30 AM-9:00 PM Mon-Fri. 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Tues: 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM.
The Fisherman's Wife - 111 St James Ave NW, Carrabelle, FL 32322 - (850) 697-4533
A great "to go" Restaurant with "fresh from the boat" seafood and other delectables. Take out or enjoy your lunch on the picnic tables nearby. ()
Pirates Tiki Hut - 275 Timber Is. Rd., Carrabelle, FL. 32322 - (850) 697-4331
Waterfront Dining on Carrabelle River, serving fresh local seafood, steaks and sandwiches.

Restaurants in Eastpoint:

D & D Deli - 191 Us Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL, 32328 - (850) 670-8717
el Jalisco Restaurant - 105 Us Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL, 32328 - (850) -670-5900
The Hut - 315 Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL 32328 - (850) 670-8024
The Hut has served Franklin County since 1941; after the original building was destroyed by hurricane Dennis in 2005 they were able to reopen in Eastpoint with the same great food, prices and best service on the coast. Types of items on the menu include seafood, steaks, pasta and chicken.
Papas Pizza - 315 Us Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL, 32328 - (850) 670-8024
The Pit Stop - 1637 Us Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL, 32328 - (850) 697-5457
That Place on 98 - 500 US Highway 98 - (850) 670-9898 - Great place for fresh seafood and oysters. See their web site for details. ()
White Eagle Restaurant - 99 North Bayshore Drive, Eastpoint, Florida 32320 - (850) 670-1111

Restaurants in Port St Joe:

Beluga Cafe - 108 First Street, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 - (850) 227-3500
Enjoy delicious gourmet sandwiches, fresh soups and salads, and delectable desserts, all prepared fresh daily, while at this cafe that also offers take out, party trays, and full catering services.
Butler's Restaurant & Lounge - 291 Butler Bay Road, Port St. Joe, FL 32457 - (850) 227-1386
Overlooking the St. Joseph Bay, this casual dining restaurant is open nightly for dinner and specializes in exquisitely prepared, fresh Gulf seafood.
Indian Pass Raw Bar - 8391 CR C-30-A, Port St Joe - (850) 227-1670
The oysters you eat here today slept in the Bay last night. Served baked, steamed or raw-never fried. Gumbo, hamburgers, corn dogs and hot dogs. Located 16 miles west of Apalachicola on C-30A. Worth the drive. See their web site for more! ()
Paul Gant's Bar-B-Q - (850) 227-1473
Known for having the best barbecue in Gulf County, this restaurant features a menu filled with delicious barbecue sandwiches, ribs, chicken, and steaks. They also provide full catering services for both small and large events.
Sunset Coastal Grill - 602 Monument Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 - (850) 227-7900
An upscale menu of traditional and creative American cuisine is served at this restaurant that is open nightly for dinner and is situated along the shoreline of St. Joe Bay. Full bar service, complete with a designer martini list, is available to complement your meal. ()