The Owl Cafe

4.3

73 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Charming
Innovative

In the heart of downtown Apalachicola, the Owl Cafe offers a River City dining experience like no other. Sensational appetizers, delicious entrees and incredible desserts are prepared and served by an attentive staff. The menu is varied and colorful, with daily chef’s selections ranging from exotic imported dishes to fresh, locally-caught seafood. The amazing wine list is as full of character as Apalachicola itself, and delivers the perfect complement to every meal.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(850) 653-9888
Website
http://www.owlcafeflorida.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
15 Ave D, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Neighborhood
Apalachicola
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

Thanksgiving at the Owl Café
Nov 28, 2024 only
Celebrate Thanksgiving Dinner with friends and family at the Owl Café in the heart of historic downtown Apalachicola. Enjoy a prix fixe menu featuring classic Thanksgiving dishes with our authentic Forgotten Coast flair. Start with a soup or salad, then your choice of entrée and sides, followed by one of our house-made desserts. Reserve your table today!

OWL’S FAMOUS CRAB DIP (Half $9|Full $15)
Fried Flour Tortillas
PANHANDLE CRAB CAKES$24.00
Coleslaw, Creole Mustard, Lemon Aioli
DUCK CONFIT FRIES$17.00
Crispy Prosciutto & Duck Crackling
SOUTHERN FRIED OYSTERS $22.00
Spicy Rémoulade Sauce
FRIED CRAB CLAWS$18.00
Sweet Dijon Lemon Mayonnaise
13 MILE BROILED LOCAL SHRIMP$18.00
Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime, Tupelo Honey Butter
GUMBO (Cup $10|Bowl $16
Chicken, Andouille, Shrimp, Rice
FORGOTTEN COAST OYSTER STEW$16.00

Greens

ADD FRESH CATCH FINGERS | GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST | GRILLED GULF SHRIMP $12

GREEK SALAD$16.00
Artichoke Hearts, Grape Tomatoes, Pepperoncini, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Red Wine Lemon Feta Dressing
FRIED OYSTER SALAD $22.00
Hearts of Romaine, Shaved Red Onion, Parmesan, Creamy Garlic Horseradish Dressing
MIXED GREENS SALAD$15.00
Blackberries, Spicy Pecans, Goat Cheese, Lemon Sherry Vinaigrette

Handhelds

SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES AND COLESLAW | ADD SIDE SALAD $3

OWL CHEESEBURGER$17.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Dill Pickle, Sesame Seed Bun, Owl Special Sauce | Choice of Cheddar, Swiss or Provolone
FRIED FISH SANDWICH $20.00
Water Street Seafood Fresh Catch, Romaine, Red Onion, House-Made Chunky Tartar Sauce
SOUTHERN FRIED PO-BOY | OYSTER OR GULF SHRIMP$21.00
Romaine, Spicy Rémoulade Sauce, Crunchy French Baguette
FISH TACOS$17.00
Water Street Seafood Fresh Catch, Cilantro Cabbage, Mango Avocado Salsa, Fresh Jalapeño Lime Crema

Entrees

ADD SIDE SALAD $3

OYSTERMEN CASSEROLE$30.00
Snapper Throats, Grouper Cheeks, Oysters, Country Ham Collard Greens, Sweet Cream, Crispy Cornbread Crust
GRILLED FILET OF BEEF TENDERLOIN (ADD FRIED OYSTERS $8)$46.00
Wild Mushroom Bordelaise, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Country Ham Collard Greens
LINGUINE CARBONARA (ADD GRILLED FRESH CATCH FINGERS | CHICKEN | GULF SHRIMP $8)$25.00
Wild Mushrooms, Sweet Peas, Smoked Bacon, Garlic, White Wine, Parmesan Cream
JUMBO STUFFED BROILED SHRIMP$27.00
Crabmeat Stuffing, Country Ham Collard Greens, Creole Sauce
GULF SHRIMP & STONE GROUND GRITS $24.00
Sautéed Shrimp, Lemon Brown Butter, Haricot Verts
GATOR SAUSAGE CREOLE $18.00
Fried Stone Ground Grits
GRILLED LOCAL FRESH CATCH $36.00
Herb Basmati Rice, Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille, Basil Aioli
APALACH FISH & CHIPS$18.00
Crispy Whole Gigged Fried Flounder, House-Made Chunky Tartar Sauce, Malt Vinegar

Platters

SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES AND COLESLAW | ADD SIDE SALAD $3

FRESH GULF SHRIMP$22.00
Spicy Rémoulade Sauce, House-Made Cocktail Sauce
SOUTHERN FRIED OYSTERS$22.00
Spicy Rémoulade Sauce
SOUTHERN FRIED FRESH CATCH FINGERS$18.00
House-Made Chunky Tartar Sauce, Spicy Rémoulade Sauce

What 73 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Florida
Kid-friendly
Northwest Florida
Hot spot
Northwest Florida
Great for fine wines
Northwest Florida
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Owl Cafe boasts "excellent food and service," a great wine list, and a "beautiful location" perfect for celebrations. Diners praise standout dishes like the Pompano special and Filet Oscar. While there are occasional service hiccups, the ambiance and attentive staff keep guests returning for memorable experiences.

73 Reviews

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Jane
Jacksonville
33 reviews
vip
2.0
33 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
For at least 8 years we have made the Owl Cafe a definite when we visit Apalachicola. It has had its ups and downs but this last experience was one that if we did not know the restaurant, we would never go back. We made the reservation 3 weeks ago and requested a table in an area that we love and had always had before when requested. The area was not available and reminded the hostess of the request. She said that they seat people as they come in. So I said reservations aren’t honored? We ordered two glasses of wine with dinner. Dinner came waitress never checked back and we never got our wine. We paid and left. It is pretty clear that training is needed. It seems that there might be new management or something that caused the night to be terrible wrong.
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megan
Tallahassee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
This is one of our favorite places to eat and we always look forward to it! Last night was a delightful cuisine experience however the overall experience was a solid 2 Stars. There were staff children running around the restaurant, an entire order was not even ready because it was not available. Yet, the rest of the table received their meal and one person had to wait. We have eaten all over the coast and are a super chill crew yet this was wildly disappointing. Apalachicola deserves better.
The Owl CafeResponded 4 days ago
Hi Megan. So sorry to hear that your experience was less than stellar. I would love the opportunity to learn more about what happened and hopefully regain the opportunity to have you all back in. If you can text or call 404-632-2928 that would be much appreciated. I am Ryan, the GM of the Owl Cafe and Tap Room. If you would be willing to give us another chance we would love to buy you dinner. Please feel free to give me a call at your earliest convenience. Warm regards, Ryan R Ward 404-632-2928
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ElaineC
E. Tennessee
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent. It was a nice and quiet dinner. The setting was more formal than a lot of the nearby choices.
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Tobias
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I came here for our anniversary dinner, and it was an excellent experience. Our server was very attentive and helpful, and the ambiance was perfect. We ordered the both the fresh market option which was redfish over basmati rice, with artichoke hearts, as well as the linguine carbonara. Both were excellent, and had a well balanced flavor profile. The wine list is great, with something for every palate. We will definitely be back here in the future!
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Alan
Atlanta Metro
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Crab dip lacked flavor and resembled Tuna with very little crab if any . Fish fry was very good, however the chicken Marcella, lacked all flavor and basically was cream pasta with mushrooms and chopped pieces of grilled chicken. I even had a drumstick in the dish which I can say was a first. I do not believe any Marcella wine was used in the dish. I wanted it to be good as I was hoping to add the restaurant to my rotation.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Michael G gave us wonderful recommendations and did not fail us.
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Britini
Miami
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good and experience was amazing . Can’t wait to go back
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Stanley
Washington DC
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the filet and fresh catch which were excellent.
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Donice
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for a wonderful night! Our server was fabulous. Perfect for us.
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KD4674
Atlanta Metro
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was ‘meh’ Been here many times and the food quality has declined. You can get better fried shrimp at any of the smaller restaurants around town. We had a party of 5 on a weeknight at 6:30 and even though the nicer dining room was wide open - they sat us right outside the restrooms. Totally understand the servers have sections, but we were celebrating a birthday, so the experience was ruined. Sorry to say, we won’t be back.
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FAQs

The Owl Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (850) 653-9888.

The Owl Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

15 Ave D, Apalachicola, FL 32320

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Apalachicola
Hours of operation
Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.owlcafeflorida.com/
Phone number
(850) 653-9888

The Owl Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Thanksgiving at the Owl Café

Starters

OWL’S FAMOUS CRAB DIP (Half $9|Full $15)

PANHANDLE CRAB CAKES$24.00

DUCK CONFIT FRIES$17.00

SOUTHERN FRIED OYSTERS $22.00

FRIED CRAB CLAWS$18.00

13 MILE BROILED LOCAL SHRIMP$18.00

GUMBO (Cup $10|Bowl $16

FORGOTTEN COAST OYSTER STEW$16.00

Greens

GREEK SALAD$16.00

FRIED OYSTER SALAD $22.00

MIXED GREENS SALAD$15.00

Handhelds

OWL CHEESEBURGER$17.00

FRIED FISH SANDWICH $20.00

SOUTHERN FRIED PO-BOY | OYSTER OR GULF SHRIMP$21.00

FISH TACOS$17.00

Entrees

OYSTERMEN CASSEROLE$30.00

GRILLED FILET OF BEEF TENDERLOIN (ADD FRIED OYSTERS $8)$46.00

LINGUINE CARBONARA (ADD GRILLED FRESH CATCH FINGERS | CHICKEN | GULF SHRIMP $8)$25.00

JUMBO STUFFED BROILED SHRIMP$27.00

GULF SHRIMP & STONE GROUND GRITS $24.00

GATOR SAUSAGE CREOLE $18.00

GRILLED LOCAL FRESH CATCH $36.00

APALACH FISH & CHIPS$18.00

Platters

FRESH GULF SHRIMP$22.00

SOUTHERN FRIED OYSTERS$22.00

SOUTHERN FRIED FRESH CATCH FINGERS$18.00

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