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 Organic Grits
BREAKFAST WRAP (GF)
One Fried Scrambled, Bacon or Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Flour, Spinach of GF
Wrap, Rosemary Potatoes, or Stone Ground Organic Cheddar Cheese Grits
HAM & SWISS CROISSANT (GF)
Honey Ham, Baby Swiss Cheese, Croissant Roll or Gluten Free Bread
Rosemary Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Cheddar Cheese 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 Cheeses Grits
+SIDE CHOICE OF ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES OR STONE GROUND ORGANIC CHEESE GRITS
À LA CARTE
Applewood Smoked Bacon (3)
Sausage Patties (2)
GRILLED SMOKED HAM (2)
BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
BELGIAN WAFFLE & WHIPPED BUTTER
TWO EGGS YOUR WAY
STONED GROUND GRITS
ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES
TOAST (GF)
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
PIMENTO CHEESE HUSHPUPPIES
Golden Brown Deep Fried with Jalapeño Jam
SOUTHERN STYLE FRIED OYSTERS (GF)
Baby Field Greens, Grilled Lemon, Rémoulade Sauce
CRAB CAKES
Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Rémoulade Sauce
LOCAL OYSTERS
FISHERMAN STYLE (BAKED) GF
Baby Shrimp, Scallops, Sweet Peppers, Onion, Three-Cheese Fondue
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
FRESH CATCH SANDWICH
Blackened, Fried, or Grilled | Toasted Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion
SEAFOOD PO’BOY
Choice of Gulf Shrimp, Scallops, or Oysters | Fried, Grilled, or Blackened | Toasted French Bread, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Rémoulade Sauce
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH
Fried Chicken Tenders, Nashville Hot Sauce, Southern Style Coleslaw, Bread & Butter Pickles, Grilled Thick-Cut Brioche Bread
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP (GF)
Blackened or grilled, lettuce, tomato, Caesar dressing, flour or spinach wrap
CHOICE OF SEASONED FRENCH FRIES, SWEET POTATO FRIES, COLESLAW, OR SIDE SALAD
ENTRÉES
CHICKEN ALFREDO
Made-to-order, with a rich creamy blend of flavors served with toast points
BROWN RICE BOWL
Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes, Asparagus Tips, Steamed Brown Rice, Balsamic Glaze
FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY (GF)
Grilled or Blackened, chef's selection of starch and vegetables, Meyer lemon beurre blanc sauce
ADD FRESH CATCH | GULF SHRIMP | CHICKEN BREAST +12
SIDES
SEASONED FRENCH FRIES
SOUTHERN STYLE COLESLAW
Vegetable of the Day
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
SOUTHERN STYLE FRIED OYSTERS (GF)
Baby Field Greens, Grilled Lemon, Rémoulade Sauce
CRAB CAKES
Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Rémoulade Sauce
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
- 1/2 OR DOZEN | MKT PRICE -
GREENS
APALACHICOLA CAESAR (GF)
Classic chopped romaine, home style croutons, shredded parmesan, red onion, Caesar dressing wiht six cornmeal-fried oysters
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
THE WEDGE (GF)
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Diced Red Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic Glaze
ADD GULF SHRIMP | CHICKEN BREAST +12
OR
FRESH CATCH |+ MARKET PRICE
MAINS
JUMBO SHRIMP AND GRITS (GF)
Gulf Jumbo Shrimp, Blackening Sauces, Sauteed Onions & Peppers, Grilled Andouille Sausage, Gouda Grits, Crawfish Julie Sauce
FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY (GF) MKT
Ask your server to today's selection
Pan seared, Beurre Blanc Sauce, lemon Thyme Basmati Rice, Broccolini or Brussel Sprouts
CRAB-STUFFED BAKED FLOUNDER
Fresh Flounder, Smoked Tomato Butter Sauce, Spinach & Wild Mushroom
PAN ROASTED CHICKEN (GF)
Free Range Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Southern Style Collard Greens, Pan Jus
HANDCUT PRIME BLACK ANGUS TENDERLOIN (GF)
8oz Angus Prime Filet, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Grilled Asparagus or Brussel Sprouts, Choron Sauce, Veal Demi
HANDCUT PRIME BLACK ANGUS NY STRIP (GF)
8 oz Angus Prime Strip, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Grilled Asparagus, or Brussel Sprouts, Charon Sauce, Veal Demi
STEAK FRITES (GF)
Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Pommes Frites, Baby Arugula, Chimichurri Sauce
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
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
SOUTHERN RIGHT SAUVIGNON BLANC
Cape Coast, South Africa
COPPOLA CHARDONNAY, DIAMOND SERIES
California
BODEGA MUGA ROSE ROSADO
Rioja Region, Spain
PJ VALCKENBERG VEGAN RHEINSHESSEN RIESLING
Germany
ERATH PINOT NOIR
Oregon Coast
GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU MOUNTAIN CUVEE
Sonoma, California
KLINKER BRICK, BRICKS & ROSES
Lodi, California
COPPOLA DIAMOND SERIES PINOT NOIR
California
COPPOLA DIAMOND SERIES MERLOT
California
POGGIO BONELLI CHIANTI CLASSICO
Tenute, Italy
TENATA DI SIESTA, BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO
Italy
COPPOLA DIAMOND SERIES CABERNET SAUVIGNON
California
BODEGA MUGA RIOJA RESERVA
Spain
PAINTED FIELDS OLD VINE ZINFANDEL
Sierra Foothills, California
THE PRISONER, SALDO ZINFANDEL
North Coast & Central Valley, California
THE SUBSTANCE 'Rb' RED BLEND
Columbia Valley, WA
WINE BY THE BOTTLE
PIPER-HEIDSIECK CUVÉE BRUT
Champagne, France
OPERA PRIMA SPARKLING
Spain
COPPOLA DIAMOND SERIES CHARDONNAY
California
13 CELSIUS SAUVIGNON BLANC
Marlborough, New Zealand
PAINTED FIELDS OLD VINES ZINFANDEL
Sierra Foothills, California
SOUTHERN RIGHT SAUVIGNON BLANC
Cape Coast, South Africa
PJ VALCKENBERG VEGAN RHEINSHESSEN RIESLING
Germany
POGGIO BONELLI CHIANTI CLASSICO
Tenute, Italy
BODEGAS MUGA RIOJA RESERVA
Rioja, Spain
TENUTA DI SIESTA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO
Tuscany, Italy
ERATH PINOT NOIR
Oregon Coast
KLINKER BRICK, BRICKS & ROSES
Lodi, California
COPPOLA DIAMOND SERIES PINOT NOIR
California
BODEGA MUGA ROSE ROSADO
Rioja Region, Spain
COPPOLA DIAMOND SERIES MERLOT
California
COPPOLA DIAMOND SERIES CABERNET SAUVIGNON
California
GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU MOUNTAIN CUVEE
Sonoma, California
THE PRISONER, SALDO ZINFANDEL
North Coast & Central Valley, California
THE SUBSTANCE 'Rb' RED BLEND
Columbia Valley, WA
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.