The Owl Cafe

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   Jane

   Jacksonville

   33 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on 17 November 2024

   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 on 17 November 2024

   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 on 19 November 2024

   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 29 October 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 22 September 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 21 September 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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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 13 September 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 6 September 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 1 September 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 29 August 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 14 August 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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