The Owl Cafe

Name: The Owl Cafe
Address: 15 Ave D, Apalachicola, FL, United States, 32320
Telephone: (850) 653-9888
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

86 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

31 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for groups
Healthy

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
Area
Apalachicola
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner
USD 100.00 per person
14 Feb 2025 only
Celebrate love with an enchanting evening at Owl Café. Join us on Friday, February 14th, from 5 PM to 10 PM, for a prix fixe dining experience that's as special as your Valentine. Indulge in a romantic menu for $100 per person plus tax and gratuity, with complimentary bubbly toast. End the night on a sweet note with your choice of: Hummingbird Cake with Candied Pineapple or Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake with Toffee. Reserve your table now and let love take center stage.

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

Greens

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

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

Handhelds

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

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

Entrees

ADD SIDE SALAD $3

OYSTERMEN CASSEROLEUSD 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)USD 46.00
Wild Mushroom Bordelaise, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Country Ham Collard Greens
LINGUINE CARBONARA (ADD GRILLED FRESH CATCH FINGERS | CHICKEN | GULF SHRIMP $8)USD 25.00
Wild Mushrooms, Sweet Peas, Smoked Bacon, Garlic, White Wine, Parmesan Cream
JUMBO STUFFED BROILED SHRIMPUSD 27.00
Crabmeat Stuffing, Country Ham Collard Greens, Creole Sauce
GULF SHRIMP & STONE GROUND GRITS USD 24.00
Sautéed Shrimp, Lemon Brown Butter, Haricot Verts
GATOR SAUSAGE CREOLE USD 18.00
Fried Stone Ground Grits
GRILLED LOCAL FRESH CATCH USD 36.00
Herb Basmati Rice, Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille, Basil Aioli
APALACH FISH & CHIPSUSD 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 SHRIMPUSD 22.00
Spicy Rémoulade Sauce, House-Made Cocktail Sauce
SOUTHERN FRIED OYSTERSUSD 22.00
Spicy Rémoulade Sauce
SOUTHERN FRIED FRESH CATCH FINGERSUSD 18.00
House-Made Chunky Tartar Sauce, Spicy Rémoulade Sauce

What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Florida
Good for groups
Northwest Florida
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Owl Cafe offers a memorable dining experience with "wonderful food and friendly service" in a charming setting. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and a menu featuring a "great variety of southern food." It's a top choice for special occasions with a "lovely view" and attentive staff, ensuring a delightful atmosphere.

86 Reviews

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Teresa
Nashville
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Owl Cafe was our fine dining experience in Apalachicola. The restaurant is on the second floor of a building facing the river. An elevator from the sidewalk level can take you to the restaurant or stairs inside lead up and allow you to see all the activity in the first floor kitchen. Riverfront properties and trees prevented us from seeing the river from the Owl Cafe, but there is an outdoor deck and eating area for warmer weather dining. The dining room was quiet even with quite a few patrons on a January Tuesday. We shared the Owl’s famous crab dip, but we’re not impressed with it. The gumbo was tasty. The catch of the day was mahi-mahi and prepared well. The appetizer crab cakes served as a second entree. We chose a bottle of wine from the special collection which made it more reasonably priced than individual glasses. It was a pleasant evening.
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tom
Tallahassee
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Never got to go to Owl Cafe because they were unexpectedly closed for multiple consecutive days, even before bad weather arrived.
The Owl CafeResponded 7 days ago
Hi Tom, So sorry that you were disappointed. The Tap Room was open on Monday. The Owl Cafe is closed every Monday. Both restaurants were open on Tuesday, both were closed on Wednesday and the Tap Room was open yesterday. Unfortunately, we had water pipes busted and we can't open without water. If you have any other feadback please feel free to give me a call. Ryan R. Ward General Manager 850-653-9888
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Bill
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service, average food for price. Ran out of special.
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Terri
VIP
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and friendly service! Best place in Apalachicola for gourmet food in a warm environment!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Pretty poor experience sadly. To begin, I put on the reservation that the dinner was to celebrate an engagement and they did not even acknowledge this aspect of the reservation. Service was really slow and we had to wait close to 40 minutes to even put in our order. Couple mistakes on the entree, as well as having an item on the menu that they did not have any more and I found out after placing the order. The soda water went bad as I was drinking it as well on my second glass and tasted weird. Great ambiance, but seems like the service has gone down hill since it was purchased by another company. Would probably not come again. It is unfortunate to pay a higher dollar value for a poor experience.
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Robert
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent place to wine and dine will go back if I am bank in the area
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Carolyn
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, great food, lovely view from the deck. Good variety of southern food located in a picture perfect old southern town.
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brian
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a very enjoyable and good dinner. The atmosphere was excellent and conducive to enjoying a meal with family and friends.
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Gina
VIP
Indiana
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
When we arrived told our table we reserved had been given to a walk in. After pressing hostess a table was found in the area we had reserved not the one next to bathroom she was trying to give us. One cocktail was done so bad it had to be redone. Ordered salad with triple tail fish which I order on a regular basis. Fish was not triple tail. Informed waiter. She adjusted bill. Server was nice and did her best. Not sure what is going on. Lots of new staff. Again. Hope they get their act together. Love this place!
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Sarah
Jackson Hole
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Thanksgiving lunch at the Owl. The food was delicious and plentiful! Our server was helpful and efficient. We will be back again!
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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 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

31 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

15 Ave D, Apalachicola, FL 32320

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
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, Takeaway, Wine

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

The Owl Cafe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Valentine's Day Dinner

Starters

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

PANHANDLE CRAB CAKESUSD 24.00

DUCK CONFIT FRIESUSD 17.00

SOUTHERN FRIED OYSTERS USD 22.00

FRIED CRAB CLAWSUSD 18.00

13 MILE BROILED LOCAL SHRIMPUSD 18.00

GUMBO (Cup $10|Bowl $16

FORGOTTEN COAST OYSTER STEWUSD 16.00

Greens

GREEK SALADUSD 16.00

FRIED OYSTER SALAD USD 22.00

MIXED GREENS SALADUSD 15.00

Handhelds

OWL CHEESEBURGERUSD 17.00

FRIED FISH SANDWICH USD 20.00

SOUTHERN FRIED PO-BOY | OYSTER OR GULF SHRIMPUSD 21.00

FISH TACOSUSD 17.00

Entrees

OYSTERMEN CASSEROLEUSD 30.00

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

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

JUMBO STUFFED BROILED SHRIMPUSD 27.00

GULF SHRIMP & STONE GROUND GRITS USD 24.00

GATOR SAUSAGE CREOLE USD 18.00

GRILLED LOCAL FRESH CATCH USD 36.00

APALACH FISH & CHIPSUSD 18.00

Platters

FRESH GULF SHRIMPUSD 22.00

SOUTHERN FRIED OYSTERSUSD 22.00

SOUTHERN FRIED FRESH CATCH FINGERSUSD 18.00

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Dining areas

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