We’re up early, with scratch-made biscuits in the oven and white sausage gravy bubbling on the stove. Whether you’re dropping by for breakfast, stopping in for lunch or dinner, or settling in for a Happy Hour cocktail or two, you can’t help but love our Apalachicola restaurant menus. Whenever possible, each one is designed to showcase what’s local, all-natural, organic, and sustainable.

Apalachicola Restaurants
Dine All Day
Menus
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Weekend Brunch
- Libations
BREAKFAST MAINS
FRANKLIN CLASSIC BREAKFAST
Eggs Your Way, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Cheese Grits, Bacon or Sausage, Toast or Biscuit
SANGRIA FRUIT PLATE
Medley of Fresh Fruit, Rosé Dressing, Tupelo Honey Vanilla Yogurt, Granola
FRANKLIN LOX & BAGEL
Toasted “Everything” Bagel, Tupelo Honey Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Dill, Lemon Zest
CHICKEN & WAFFLE
Belgium Waffle, Southern Fried Chicken Tenders, Spicy Tupelo Honey Butter, Maple Syrup
BISCUITS & GRAVY WITH EGGS
Buttermilk Biscuit, Peppered Andouille Sausage Gravy, Two Eggs Your Way
CLASSIC FRANKLIN BREAKFAST SANDWICH
Grilled Sourdough, American Cheese, Two Fried Eggs, Choice of Applewood Smoked Bacon or Sausage Patties
Choice of Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Cheese Grits
3-EGG OMELETTES
BUILD YOUR OWN
Choice of three ingredients
Protein | Andouille Sausage, Bacon, Ham
Veggies | Onion, Spinach, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Mushroom
Cheese | Swiss, Goat, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, American, Smoked Gouda
Choice of Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Cheese Grits
À LA CARTE
Applewood Smoked Bacon (3)
Sausage Patties (2)
Ham
Peppered Andouille Sausage Gravy
Stone Ground Organic Cheese Grits
Seasonal Fruit
Belgian Waffle
Biscuit
Two Eggs Your Way
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
"Gluten-Free available, please ask your server for details. Please alert server of any food allergies. Eating raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness."
SMALL PLATES
BAKED SEAFOOD DIP
Shrimp and Bay Scallops with Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onion, Grilled Pita
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
Sliced Cured Meats, Imported Cheeses, Marinated Olives, Tupelo Honey, Grilled Toast Points
SOUP OF THE DAY
Cup - $8
Bowl - $10
FRIED OYSTERS
Southern Fried, Grilled Lemon, Watercress, Rémoulade
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Sliced Green Tomatoes, Arugula, Rémoulade, Pickled Shrimp, Chives
CRAB MAC & CHEESE SKILLET
Shredded Crab Claw, Penne, Creamy Smoked Gouda, Green Onion, Crispy Cornbread
LOCAL OYSTERS
NAKED (RAW)
Horseradish, Mignonette, Lemon, House-made Cocktail Sauce
CLASSIC (BAKED)
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spinach, White Wine, Crispy Cornbread, Parmesan
SOUTHERNER (BAKED)
Andouille Sausage, Green Onion, Parmesan, Whiskey Butter, Vinegar Pepper
SALADS
FRANKLIN
$12.00
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Chive Goat Cheese, Shallot Dijon Sherry Vinaigrette
WEDGE
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Stilton Cheese, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic
APALACHICOLA CAESAR
Southern Fried Oysters, Romaine Hearts, Parmesan, Red Onion, Radish, Caesar Dressing
PEPPER-SEARED TUNA & ARUGULA
Red Onion, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Radish, Citrus Ponzu Vinaigrette
ADD PROTEIN
Fresh Catch | Gulf Shrimp | Chicken Breast
HANDHELDS
BLACK & BLEU BURGER
Blackened USDA Prime Beef, Danish Bleu Cheese, L.T.O.P., Applewood Smoked Bacon, Toasted Potato Bun
FRANKLIN CLASSIC BURGER
Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese, L.T.O.P., Potato Bun
CLASSIC PO’BOY
Fried | Gulf Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Oysters, or Crawfish Tails
Toasted French Bread, L.T.O.P., House-made Rémoulade
CRAB CAKE SANDWICH
House-made Crab Cake, Shaved Radish & Fennel Slaw, Orange Supremes, Sweet Lemon Chive Aioli, Potato Bun
MONTEREY CHICKEN SANDWICH
Free-Range Chicken Breast, Thick-Cut Grilled Ham, Swiss, Fried Green Tomatoes, Tupelo Honey Mustard, Organic Buttercrunch Lettuce, Potato Bun
FRESH CATCH SANDWICH
Blackened, Fried, or Grilled L.T.O.P., Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Chutney, House-made Rémoulade, Potato Bun
APALACH MINI TACOS
Blackened, Fried, or Grilled | Gulf Shrimp, Fresh Catch, Crawfish Tails, or Chicken
Three Blue Corn Tortillas, Island Slaw, Pico de Gallo, House-made Rémoulade
FRANKLIN SHRIMP SALAD WRAP
Garlic Herb Tortilla, House-made Shrimp Salad, Spring Mix, Heirloom Tomato
THE GIBSON CLUB
Blackened or Grilled Free-Range Chicken Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Ham, Organic Buttercrunch Lettuce, Heirloom Tomato, Swiss, Tupelo Honey Aioli, Toasted Sourdough
Served with Seasoned Fries or Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potato Fries
substitute salad $3 | gluten-free bun available
SIDES
Sautéed Mushrooms
Island Slaw
Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potato Fries
Seasoned French Fries
DESSERTS
Cookie Skillet A La Mode
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Fresh-Made Key Lime Pie
"Gluten-Free available, please ask your server for details. Please alert server of any food allergies. Eating raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness."
SMALL PLATES
Seafood Dip
Shrimp and Bay Scallops with Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onion, Grilled Pita
Charcuterie Board
Sliced Cured Meats, Imported Cheeses, Marinated Olives, Tupelo Honey, Grilled Toast Points
Crab Cakes
Orange Supremes, Shaved Radish and Fennel Slaw, Sweet Lemon Chive Mayo
Fried Oysters
Southern Fried, Grilled Lemon, Watercress, Rémoulade
Shrimp Cocktail
Apalachicola Shrimp, House-made Cocktail Sauce
Steamed Florida Clams
Lemon, Thyme, White Wine, Chili, Grilled Sourdough
Ceviche
Bay Scallops and Local Fish, Citrus, Cilantro, Red Onion, Jalapeño, Herb Toast
LOCAL OYSTERS
Naked on Ice (raw)
Horseradish, Lemon, Mignonette, House-made Cocktail Sauce
Classic (baked)
Applewood Smoked Bacon, White Wine, Spinach, Crispy Cornbread, Parmesan Cream
Southerner (baked)
Andouille Sausage, Parmesan, Green Onion, Whiskey Butter, Vinegar Pepper
SALADS
Franklin
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Chive Goat Cheese, Shallot Dijon Sherry Vinaigrette
Pepper-Seared Tuna & Arugula
Shaved Red Onion, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Shaved Radish, Citrus Ponzu Vinaigrette
Wedge
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Stilton Cheese, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic
Apalachicola Caesar
Southern Fried Oysters, Romaine Hearts, Parmesan, Red Onion, Radish, Caesar Dressing
Add Protein
Fresh Catch | Gulf Shrimp | Chicken Breast
ENTRÉES
Simple Grilled Fresh Catch of the Day
Lemon-Thyme Basmati Rice, Grilled Broccolini, Charred Vidalia Onion and Tomato, Kalamata Vinaigrette
Shrimp and Grits
Blackened Apalachicola Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Smoked Gouda Organic Grits, Cajun Sauce
Apalachicola Bay Pasta
Local Gulf Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Grilled Asparagus, Linguine, Basil Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Rosemary Grilled Free Range Chicken Breast
Pecan Sweet Potato Hash, Spicy Collard Greens, Tupelo Honey Mustard Aioli
Filet Mignon
Yukon Gold Potatoes, Arugula Goat Cheese Salad with Aged Balsamic, Cracked Pepper-Tarragon Hollandaise
Grilled Flat Iron Steak Frites
Sea Salt and Vinegar French Fries, Arugula, Chimichurri
Red Snapper en Papillote
Asparagus, Lemon, Fines Herbs, White Wine, Lemon-Thyme Basmati Rice
DESSERTS
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Cast Iron Cookie a la Mode
Tiramisu
Key Lime Pie
SIDES
Smoked Gouda Organic Grits
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Sea Salt and Vinegar French Fries
Lemon-Thyme Basmati Rice
Broccolini
Grilled Asparagus
"Gluten-Free available, please ask your server for details. Please alert server of any food allergies. Eating raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness."
RAISE A GLASS
Bloody Marys & Mimosas
Bottomless Mimosas
BRUNCH ESSENTIALS
FRANKLIN CLASSIC BREAKFAST
Eggs Your Way, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Cheese Grits, Bacon or Sausage, Toast or Biscuit
SANGRIA FRUIT PLATE
Medley of Fresh Fruit, Rosé Dressing, Tupelo Honey Vanilla Yogurt, Granola
CREOLE EGGS BENEDICT
Toasted English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Cajun Crawfish Cream Sauce, Smoked Paprika
Choice of Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Cheese Grits
TRADITIONAL EGGS BENEDICT
Toasted English Muffin, Sliced Country Ham, Poached Eggs, Lemon Chive Hollandaise
Choice of Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Cheese Grits
FRANKLIN LOX & BAGEL
Toasted “Everything” Bagel, Tupelo Honey Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Dill, Lemon Zest
BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST
Caramelized Bananas, Cinnamon, Butter Rum Sauce
CHICKEN & WAFFLE
Belgium Waffle, Southern Fried Chicken Tenders, Spicy Tupelo Honey Butter, Maple Syrup
LOCAL OYSTERS
NAKED ON ICE (RAW)
Horseradish, Lemon, Mignonette, House-made Cocktail Sauce
CLASSIC (BAKED)
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spinach, White Wine, Crispy Cornbread, Parmesan Cream
SOUTHERNER (BAKED)
Andouille Sausage, Green Onion, Parmesan, Whiskey Butter, Vinegar Pepper
SALADS
FRANKLIN
$12.00
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Chive Goat Cheese, Shallot Dijon Sherry Vinaigrette
APALACH CAESAR
Southern Fried Oysters, Romaine Hearts, Parmesan, Red Onion, Radish, Caesar Dressing
WEDGE
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Stilton Cheese, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic
PEPPER-SEARED TUNA & ARUGULA
Red Onion, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Radish, Citrus Ponzu Vinaigrette
Add Protein
Fresh Catch | Gulf Shrimp | Chicken Breast
LUNCH FAVORITES
FRANKLIN TARTINE
Grilled Sourdough, Seasoned Sliced Avocado, Heirloom Tomato, Arugula, Tupelo Honey Aioli, Fried Egg, Balsamic Drizzle
THE GOOD MORNING BURGER
Grilled Prime Beef, L.T.O.P., Cheese, Bacon, Fried Egg
GRILLED TOURNEDOS OF BEEF
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Arugula Salad with Chimichurri, Crispy Vidalia Onions
SHRIMP & GRITS
Apalach Blackened Shrimp, Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits with Andouille Sausage, Cajun Crawfish Cream Sauce
GULF FISH & GRITS
Pan-Roasted Local Fish, Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits with Andouille Sausage, Lemon Caper Brown Butter
gluten-free bun available
ON THE SIDE
Seasonal Fruit
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Andouille Sausage
Applewood Smoked Bacon
SIGNATURE SWEETS
Cookie Skillet A La Mode
Blueberry Cobbler Skillet A La Mode
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Fresh-Made Key Lime Pie
"Gluten-Free available, please ask your server for details. Please alert server of any food allergies. Eating raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness."
HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS
Aperol Spritz
Cuvée Beatrice Prosecco, Aperol, Soda, Orange
Negroni
Beefeater Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Vermouth
Pimm's Cup
Pimm’s No 1, Strawberry, Lemon, Cucumber, Sour, Ginger
Manhattan
Bourbon, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
Kentucky 75
Bourbon, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Cuvée Beatrice Prosecco
Shore Bird
Distillery 98 Dune Laker Vodka, Mezcal, Strawberry, Lemon
Gibson Breeze
Coconut, Mango, Spiced Rum, Orange, Pineapple
Bees Knees
Barr Hill Gin, Local Tupelo Honey, Lemon
Hemingway Daiquiri
White Rum, Grapefruit, Lime, Luxardo Liqueur
The Captain's Ghost
Gold Rum, Lime, Pineapple, Orgeat, Campari
Parasol
Gold Rum, Banana Liqueur, Lime, Pineapple
WINE BY THE GLASS
Cuvée Beatrice Prosecco | Veneto, Italy
Lucian Albrecht Cremant Rosé | Crémant d'Alsace, France
Ca' du Ponti Pinot Grigio | Lombardy, Italy
Sea Sun Chardonnay | Coastal California
Aimé Roquesante Rosé | Côtes de Provence, France
Fritz Windisch Riesling | Rheinhessen, Germany
Justin Sauvignon Blanc | Paso Robles, California
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, New Zealand
El Terrano Albariño | Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain
Elouan Pinot Noir | Coastal Oregon
Casa Rojo Garnacha | Jumilla, Spain
Teanum Òtre Primitivo | Puglia, Italy
Poggio Bonelli Chianti | Toscana, Italy
Baracchi O’Lillo Super Tuscan | Toscana, Italy
Andis Painted Fields Zinfandel | Paso Robles, California
Donati Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles, California
Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée | Sonoma, California
BEER
Local Canned
Draft
Please Ask About Our Seasonal Offerings
Domestic
Corona
Coors Light
Budweiser
Bud Light
Blue Moon
Miller Lite
Non-Alcoholic Beer
"Gluten-Free available, please ask your server for details. Please alert server of any food allergies. Eating raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness."