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
- Valentine's Day
BREAKFAST MAINS
BISCUITS & GRAVY WITH EGGS
Two Buttermilk Biscuits, Classic Sausage Gravy, Two Eggs Your Way
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Belgium Waffle, Fried Chicken Strips, Honey Butter, Warm Maple Syrup
FRANKLIN CLASSIC BREAKFAST (GF)
Two Eggs Your Way, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Grits, Applewood Smoked Bacon or Sausage, Toast, Biscuit or GF Bread
HOMESTYLE FRENCH TOAST
Texas Toast, Powdered Sugar
BAGEL & LOX
Premium Smoked Salmon, Everything Bagel, Tupelo Honey Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Capers
BREAKFAST SANDWICHES
GIBSON INN SOURDOUGH
Two Fried Hard Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Grits
BREAKFAST WRAP (GF)
One Fried Scrambled, Bacon or Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Flour, Spinach of GF
Wrap, Rosemary Potatoes, or Stone Ground Grits
HAM & SWISS CROISSANT (GF)
Honey Ham, Baby Swiss Cheese, Croissant Roll or Gluten Free Bread
Rosemary Potatoes or Stone Ground Grits
BUILD YOUR OWN OMELET
BUILD YOUR OWN OMELET (3 EGGS) (GF)
Your choice of one each from the following three categories
Veggies | Peppers, Onion, Spinach, Tomato, Mushrooms
Protein | Ham, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Andouille Sausage
Cheese | Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, Goat
Choice of |Rosemary Potatoes or Stone Ground Grits
+SIDE CHOICE OF ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES OR STONE GROUND ORGANIC CHEESE GRITS
À LA CARTE
Applewood Smoked Bacon (3)
TOAST (GF)
SAUSAGE PATTIES (2)
ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES
BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
BELGIAN WAFFLE & WHIPPED BUTTER
GRILLED SMOKED HAM (2)
TWO EGGS YOUR WAY
ONE EGG YOUR WAY
CHEESE GRITS
Prices listed reflect our Cash Price. PLEASE NOTE: A 3% Non-Cash adjustment is charged on all Non-Cash transactions. 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 (GF)
Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onion, Grilled Pita
SOUTHERN STYLE FRIED OYSTERS (GF)
Baby Field Greens, Grilled Lemon, Rémoulade Sauce
CRAB CAKES
Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Rémoulade Sauce
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (5)
Hand sliced Tomatoes battered in our house seasonings with our house made remoulade
Southern Style Nashville Chicken 18
Crispy fried chicken coated with house-made Nashville Rub. Topped with Hot honey, green onions
PANKO FRIED OKRA
served with House made Peppered Ranch, Sriracha Mayo
LOCAL OYSTERS
CLASSIC (BAKED) GF
Nueke's Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spinach, Parmesan Cream, Cornbread Crumble
RAW GF
Horseradish, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon Wedges
- 1/2 OR DOZEN | MKT PRICE -
GREENS
FRANKLIN (GF)
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Shallot Dijon Vinaigrette
APALACHICOLA CAESAR (GF)
Southern Fried Oysters, Romaine Hearts, Shredded Parmesan, Diced Red Onion, Radish, Caesar Dressing
THE WEDGE (GF)
$12.00
$0.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Diced Red Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic Glaze
ADD FRESH CATCH | GULF SHRIMP | CHICKEN BREAST +12
HANDHELDS
FRANKLIN CHEESEBURGER
7 oz Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun
SEAFOOD PO’BOY
Choice of Gulf Shrimp, Scallops, or Oysters | Fried, Grilled, or Blackened | Toasted French Bread, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Rémoulade Sauce
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP (GF)
Blackened or grilled, lettuce, tomato, Caesar dressing, flour or spinach wrap
FRESH CATCH/SHRIMP TACOS
$18.00
Flour or Corn Tortillas, Pickled Slaw, Mango Habanero Aioli, Mango Pico de Gallo
FRESH CATCH SANDWICH
Blackened, Fried, or Grilled | Toasted Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Tartar
CHOICE OF SEASONED FRENCH FRIES, SWEET POTATO FRIES, COLESLAW, OR SIDE SALAD
ENTRÉES
FRIED SHRIMP BASKET
½ lb Fried Shrimp, House Made Fried or House Made Sweet Potato Fries, Hushpuppies, Slaw, Cocktail Sauce
FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY (GF) MARKET PRICE
Grilled or Blackened, chef's selection of starch and vegetables, beurre monte sauce
ADD FRESH CATCH | GULF SHRIMP | CHICKEN BREAST +12
SIDES
SEASONED FRENCH FRIES
SOUTHERN STYLE COLESLAW
Vegetable of the Day
SOUTHERN SOCCOTASH
Lima Beans, Corn, Tomato, Okra, Crunchy Smoked Bacon, Fresh Basil
DESSERTS
KEY LIME PIE
TIRAMISU
SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE
BREAD PUDDING
GF notates Gluten-Free available, please ask your server for details. Prices listed reflect our Cash Price. PLEASE NOTE: A 3% Non-Cash adjustment is charged on all Non-Cash transactions. Please alert server of any food allergies. Eating raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness.
STARTERS
SEAFOOD DIP (GF)
Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onion, Grilled Pita
CRAB CAKES
Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Rémoulade Sauce
Southern Style Nashville Chicken
Crispy fried chicken coated with house-made Nashville Rub. Topped with Hot honey, green onions
Southern Style Nashville Chicken
Crispy fried chicken coated with house-made Nashville Rub. Topped with Hot honey, green onions
LOCAL OYSTERS
NAKED ON ICE (RAW) GF
Horseradish, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon Wedges
FISHERMAN STYLE (BAKED) GF
Baby Shrimp, Scallops, Sweet Peppers, Onion, Three-Cheese Fondue
CLASSIC (BAKED) GF
Nueske's Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spinach, Parmesan Cream, Cornbread Crumble
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER
$32.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cream Cheese, Spinach, Parmesan Cream, Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 OR DOZEN | MKT PRICE -
GREENS
THE WEDGE (GF)
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Diced Red Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic Glaze
THE PANHANDLE (GF)
Spring mix greens, Strawberries, Pecans, Raisins, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Homestyle Croutons, Champagne Vinaigrette
THE FRANKLIN (GF)
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Shallot Dijon Vinaigrette
APALACHICOLA CAESAR (GF)
Classic chopped romaine, home style croutons, shredded parmesan, red onion, Caesar dressing wiht six cornmeal-fried oysters
ADD GULF SHRIMP | CHICKEN BREAST +12
OR
FRESH CATCH |+ MARKET PRICE
MAINS
CRAB-STUFFED BAKED FLOUNDER
Fresh Flounder, Smoked Tomato Butter Sauce, Spinach & Wild Mushroom
HANDCUT PRIME BLACK ANGUS TENDERLOIN (GF)
8oz Angus Prime Filet, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Grilled Asparagus or Brussel Sprouts, Choron Sauce, Veal Demi
PAN ROASTED CHICKEN (GF)
Free Range Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Southern Style Collard Greens, Pan Jus
HANDCUT PRIME BLACK ANGUS NY STRIP (GF)
8 oz Angus Prime Strip, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Grilled Asparagus, or Brussel Sprouts, Charon Sauce, Veal Demi
FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY - MP
Ask your server to today's selection
Pan seared, Beurre Blanc Sauce, lemon Thyme Basmati Rice, Broccolini or Brussel Sprouts
JUMBO SHRIMP AND GRITS (GF)
Gulf Jumbo Shrimp, Blackening Sauces, Sauteed Onions & Peppers, Grilled Andouille Sausage, Gouda Grits
SIDES
Mashed Potatoes
Gouda Grits
Lemon-Thyme Basmati Rice
Broccoli
Grilled Asparagus
Brussel Sprouts
DESSERTS
Key Lime Pie
Tiramisu
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Bread Pudding
GF notates Gluten-Free available, please ask your server for details. Prices listed reflect our Cash Price. PLEASE NOTE: A 3% Non-Cash adjustment is charged on all Non-Cash transactions. Please alert server of any food allergies. Eating raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness.
STARTERS
SEAFOOD DIP (GF)
Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onion, Grilled Pita
CRAB CAKES
Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Rémoulade Sauce
PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD
On toasted garlic bread points topped with green onions
Southern Style Nashville Chicken
Crispy fried chicken coated with house-made Nashville Rub. Topped with Hot honey, green onions
LOCAL OYSTERS
FRIED
$30.00
Horseradish, Cocktail Sauce, Remoulade Sauce, Pickled Onions, Lemon Wedges
ROCKEFELLER
$32.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spinach, Parmesan, Cream Cheese, Panko Bread Crumbs
RAW GF
$30.00
Horseradish, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon Wedges
- 1/2 OR DOZEN | MKT PRICE -
BREAKFAST CLASSICS
BISCUITS & GRAVY WITH EGGS
Two Buttermilk Biscuits, Classic Sausage Gravy, Two Eggs Your Way
HOMESTYLE FRENCH TOAST
Thick Brioche Bread, Tupelo Honey, Powdered Sugar
BAGEL & LOX
Premium Smoked Salmon, Everything Bagel, Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Capers, Fresh Dill
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLE
Belgium Waffle, Fried Chicken Strips, Butter, Warm Maple Syrup
FRANKLIN CLASSIC BREAKFAST
Two Eggs Your Way, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Grits, Applewood Smoked Bacon or Sausage, Toast or Biscuit
BRUNCH CLASSICS
JUMBO SHRIMP & GRITS
Gulf Shrimp, Blackened, Sautéed Onions & Peppers, Tomato, Bacon, Shallots,
Andouille Sausage, Stone Ground Cheddar Cheese Grits
TRADITIONAL EGGS BENEDICT
Grilled English Muffin, Country Ham, Arugula, Poached Eggs, Lemon Hollandaise | Choice of Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Grits
FILET EGGS BENEDICT
Buttermilk Biscuits or English Muffins, Grilled 4oz. Angus Tenderloin, Poached Eggs,
Lemon Hollandaise, Stone Ground Cheddar Cheese Grits, or Rosemary Potatoes
BREAKFAST WRAP (GF)
One Fried Scrambled, Bacon or Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Flour, Spinach, or
Gluten Free Wrap, Rosemary Potatoes, or Stone Ground Organic Cheddar Cheese Grits
HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT
Black Forest Ham, Baby Swiss Cheese, Croissant Roll, or Gluten Free Bread
Rosemary Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Cheddar Cheese Grits
LUNCH CLASSICS
FRANKLIN CHEESEBURGER
1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun
GRILLED CHICKEN CEASAR WRAP (GF)
Blackened or Grilled, Lettuce, Tomato, Caesar Dressing, Flour, Spinach, or GF Wrap
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH
Fried Chicken Tenders, Nashville Hot Sauce, Southern Style Coleslaw, Bread & Butter Pickles, Grilled Thick-Cut Brioche Bread
SIDES
SEASONED FRENCH FRIES
SOUTHERN COLE SLAW
GRITS
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Andouille Sausage
DESSERTS
KEY LIME PIE
TIRAMISU
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Bread Pudding
GF notates Gluten-Free available, please ask your server for details. Prices listed reflect our Cash Price. PLEASE NOTE: A 3% Non-Cash adjustment is charged on all Non-Cash transactions. Please alert server of any food allergies. Eating raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness.
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
TWELVE MILE
Pilar Rye Barrel Finished Rum, Brandy, Splash of Grenadine, Lemon Juice, Cherry & Orange Wheel
FRANKLIN FOG
Tanqueray Gin, Absinthe, Lime Juice, Splash of Simple Syrup, Lime Wheel
SAZERAC
Templeton Rye Whiskey, Splash of Absinthe, Peychaud’s Bitters, Lemon Twist
GIBSON BREEZE
Coconut, Mango, & Spice Rum, Orange & Pineapple Juice, Grenadine Float, Orange Slice & Cherry
FORGOTTEN COAST MARGARITA
Blanco Tequila, Lime Juice, St. Germaine Liqueur, Simple Syrup, Splash of Sour Mix, Lime Wheel
PIMM'S CUP
Muddled Cucumber & Lemon, Pimm’s Liqueur, Sour Mix, Ginger Ale, Cucumber & Lemon Wheel
COASTAL LEMONADE
Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Muddled Mint & Garnish
INDIAN PASS
Jose Cuervo Tradicional, Cointreau, Tupelo Honey Syrup, Luxardo Liqueur, Lemon & Grapefruit Juice
HWY 98
Benchmark Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Lemon & Orange Juice, Champagne Float, Lemon Twist
SGI
Pilar Blonde Rum, Cointreau, St. Germaine Liqueur, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Orange Wheel
CUCUMBER TWIST
Tanqueray Gin, St. Germaine Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Muddled Basil, Cucumber Wheel
WINE BY THE GLASS
OPERA PRIMA SPARKLING
Spain
13 CELSIUS SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, New Zealand
DALIA PINOT GRIGIO
Northern Region, Italy
VALCKENBERG RIESLING
Germany
KLINKER CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Lodi, California
GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU RED BLEND
Sonoma, California
PAINTED FIELDS OLD VINE ZINFANDEL
Sierra Foothills, California
SALDO ZINFANDEL
North Coast & Central Valley, California
THE SUBSTANCE 'Rb' RED BLEND
Columbia Valley, WA
SOFFIONE PROSECCO
GEORGE DUBOEUF CHARDONNAY
EINS ZWEI ZERO CHARDONNAY
GEN 5 SAUVIGNON BLANC
DALIA PINOT GRIGIO
KLINKER BRICK ROSE
Lodi, California
SENDE VERDE ALBARINO
CHATEAU SAINT-NABORS RED BLEND
ALI TOSCANA ROSSO
SUBSTANCE 'Rb' RED BLEND
Columbia Valley, WA
WINE BY THE BOTTLE
PIPER-HEIDSIECK CUVÉE BRUT
Champagne, France
OPERA PRIMA SPARKLING
Spain
SOFFIONE PROSECCO
GEN 5 SAUVIGNON BLANC
GEORGE DUBOEUF CHARDONNAY
EINS ZWEI ZERO CHARDONNAY
ALIAS CHARDONNAY
VALCKENBERG RIESLING
Germany
DALIA PINOT GRIGIO
KLINKER BRICK ROSE
Lodi, California
SENDE VERDE ALBARINO
PAINTED FIELDS OLD VINES ZINFANDEL
Sierra Foothills, California
MUGA ROSE RIOJA
Rioja Region, Spain
ALIAS MERLOT
Oregon Coast
ALIAS CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Oregon Coast
ALIAS PINOT NOIR
Oregon Coast
GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU RED BLEND
Sonoma, California
PAINTED FIELDS OLD VINE ZINFANDEL
Sierra Foothills, California
PIPER HEIDSIECK BRUT
VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT
KLINKER CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Lodi, California
GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU RED BLEND
Sonoma, California
CHATEAU SAINT-NABORS RED BLEND
ALI TOSCANA ROSSO
SUBSTANCE 'Rb' RED BLEND
Columbia Valley, WA
13 CELSIUS SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, New Zealand
BEER
APALACH IPA
HOOTER BROWN
OYSTER CITY
TATES HELL, MILL POND BLONDE
CORONA
MODELO
FORGOTTEN COAST BREWING CO: ON TAP
Ask your server or bartender what we currently have on tap
Please Ask About Our Seasonal Offerings
Domestic
DOMESTIC
BUD LIGHT, BUDWEISER, COORS LIGHT, MILLER LIGHT, MICHELOB ULTRA
Price listed reflect our Cash Price. PLEASE NOTE: A 3.5% Non-Cash adjustment is charged on all Non-Cash transactions.
FIRST COURSE
Lobster For Two
New England Style Lobster Roll with Celery Onion and House-Made Lemon Aioli
Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tart
Locally Sourced Mushrooms and Goat Cheese
Puff Pastry Crust
ENTREES
Surf and Turf
Petit Filet of Beef in a Pool of Burgundy Demi
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon Butter
Saffron and Asparagus Risotto
Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Oven Roasted Premium Joyce Farm Bone-In Chicken Breast
Garlic and Herbed Boursin Cheese
Savory Sweet Potato Bread Pudding
Pan Roasted Red Snapper and Tempura Fried Lobster Tail
Miso Soy Vinaigrette "Not too Spicy" Kimchi
Grilled Shittake and Snow-Pea Fried Rice
DESSERTS
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Raspberry Mango Coulis
Whipped Cream
Blood Orange Tiramisu
Grande Marnier Mascarpone
Cheese Vanilla Twill Cookie
"Grasshopper" Cheesecake
Crème de Menthe Cheesecake
Chocolate Ganache
Price listed reflects our Cash Price. PLEASE NOTE: A 3.5% Non-Cash adjustment is charged on all Non-Cash transactions. All charges subject to 7.5% Florida State Sales Tax and 20% Gratuity.