Love that this place has dining outdoors upstairs. The server was awesome and so personable. Im…read morefrom out of town so he explained all the good local options and what is the best to get. I settled on the shrimp and grits and it was delicious. I wanted to lick the bowl clean it was that good. All the entrees that my group ordered were good (fish and chips, catch of the day, Greek salad and kids chicken tenders). I would definitely go back when I'm in the area.

Came at 8 PM on a Monday night. Not much of a selection of restaurants around this area at this…read moretime, but glad this was open. Something has to be said if a place is open for more than 100 years. And was impressed for a small town restaurant. Nice decor, good service, and impressive food. Ordered the Fresh catch of the day and Chicken marsala pasta with a side salad. Both were very flavorful. Tip for first timers - the restaurant is upstairs when you first walk in.

Stopped by at the end of the day for bowl of gumbos and some fried oysters. By far the best meal…read morethat we had in apalachicola. Great atmosphere and a very friendly staff. Definitely recommend and will be back the next time we get back in town

Strap yourselves in, this is gonna be a long one…read more I was hoping to have a couple end of year reviews that were outstanding, so here goes. We had been camping at Torreya State Park but unfortunately, my ankle wasn't living up to expectations. Rather than put ourselves in a precarious situation, my wife got us reservations in Apalachicola and we drove down. We almost went to a little more upscale place, but as soon as I saw Hole in the Wall seafood, I changed my mind. Yes, it's a hole in the wall, but the best kind. Inviting, homie, Kitchie, and down to earth. The decor consists of hats donated by patrons. There are several wooden tables, including some large ones and a good sized bar. We opted for the bar. Cliff, the owner, is a former molecular biology professor and a fellow Hoosier. We noticed the oysters being shucked and they looked fresh and massive. We started off with a dozen raw oysters, a pound of their Cajun peel and eat boiled shrimp, and two grouper and oyster combo baskets with fries and hush puppies. Everything was outstanding. We ended up getting another dozen oysters. They were plump, sweet, and undeniably fresh. The peel and eat shrimp were amazing. They weren't just the typical throw some old bay on and dump a ton of butter in variety. The flavor was unique and rich. I joked with Cliff that I thought about drinking the juice and he said he had people order bread just to sop it up with. The fried grouper and oysters were outstanding. Big, flaky chunks of grouper, perfectly breaded and fried. The breading was just right. Light and crisp. Not heavy or greasy and the least. Ryan, the young man shucking the oysters, is obviously an expert, and each oyster was perfectly shucked. The beer selection is small, but excellent. I recommend the Oyster City Hooter Brown Ale and the Estrella Jalisco if you're in the mood for something a bit lighter. I can't say enough good things about this place. We'll be back... tomorrow.

Perfect north Florida dive overlooking the Apalachicola River…read more Fresh, reasonably priced seafood served quickly. I had fried bay scallops and fries. My wife had generously sized, fried shrimp and slaw. The seafood was fresh and perfectly fried.

The Food was very good and they give you a lot of food. There isn't really any service because you…read moreorder yourself and refill your own drinks but the food came out pretty quick. The mood in the restraints was very beach and decorated very good. There is a very good view to the boat driving by.

Food was served quickly and tasted great! The kids had an amazing time and Susan, our waitress, was…read morethe best!!

We were looking for a seafood place on our first night in Carrabelle Beach. The Red Pirate was…read morehighly recommended by several we asked and they he menu looked good so we drove over. It was quite crowded so there was a 30 minute wait. We didn't mind because there was a lot to explore and plenty of seating outside. There was a mini golf course, a gift shop and two more dining rooms. Both of those had a bar, dimmer lighting and live music plus one had outdoor seating. We didn't know they had other dining rooms so I told the hostess First Available. We ended up in the family dining room. Not complaining; just informing you that you do have a choice. You can get drinks in there but it doesn't have the atmosphere of the two bars. We were seated and ordered a Coke and a Coke Zero. I tasted mine and it had this awful muddy flavor that lingered. I looked at Jenn and she had the same look on her face. I don't know what was wrong with those drinks but they were so so bad. We told the server and she swapped both for ice tea. Sadly the tea had the same dirty disgusting taste. I don't know what's in the water there but it almost made me retch. We didn't order anything else to drink. We both ordered appetizers next- I got coconut shrimp and Jenn got the Buffalo Skins, basically loaded tater skins. Both were delicious!!! The appetizers were generous portions and quite filling. Jenn didn't want an entree after that but I ordered one - the southern fried chicken sandwich with a loaded baked potato. I should've followed Jenn's lead and skipped the entree. By the time it arrived (which wasn't an unreasonable wait) I was full, quite thirsty and ready to go. The sandwich looked very good, as did the tater but I couldn't eat it. I asked for a box and took it all back to our AirBnB. I did nibble to taste the fried chicken and it was quite good. I'm a fried chicken snob and quite picky. It was hot, not too much breading, well seasoned and the fillet was juicy. The only down side was the sauce on it. It was awful! I used a napkin to try to wipe it off. The server did ask me if I wanted it and I said yes (it was listed on the menu with the sandwich). I should've asked for it on the side. If you order the chicken sandwich you might consider asking for the special sauce on the side. I'm sure many people like it but for me it ruined the sandwich. I did bring the sandwich and baked tater back and will eat it later if I can. The baked potato looked very good, not too small and very well loaded. I didn't taste it though so I can't tell you much about it. They brought the sour cream separately too. Smart! Now I can reheat the tater. I didn't try any of the seafood except the coconut shrimp. I have to say it was excellent-large shrimps and a generous portion. I didn't need the entree at all. The place seems very popular and I will suggest giving it a try. I didn't notice anyone else complaining about the drinks so I don't know how to explain our experience with the Cokes and the tea. Neither of us could drink even one drink of them. I read reviews after we left and one even mentioned the delicious water. Maybe tuck a bottle of Aquafina in your bag or pocket, just in case.

I love sitting by the water Watching the dolphin, alligators…read moreAnd boats coming by These guys usually have live music in the evenings And a wonderful weight, staff and bartender serving up some of the greatest drink drinks can't go wrong with any of their food we have been here probably 15 times and have been coming here for the last 3 to 5 years

Service was amazing and food was delicious. Ahi tune tacos and blacked grouper dinner. Seriously…read moreone of our favorite meals. Proud prices but understandable for the level of deliciousness. Only thing is grouper size was pretty small for the portion/price.

While sitting a the bar having a drink and was told about there special, BBQ Chicken over a bed of…read moreMac & Cheese. Service was spot on the bartenders are attentive and ready to provide a refill on whatever you are drinking. As stated before these bartenders are spot on with giving good food advice. They're special, not only looks good but actually taste extremely good, the barbecue chicken is superb. The mac & cheese is beyond expectations, creamy, not overdone. Something to look forward to the next time I'm here. The bar area is beautiful old Florida style great place to come and enjoy.

I ordered beef tenderloin it was too salty, the whipped potatoes had a golf ball size hard potato…read morein them, the vegetables were delicious. The Demi glaze was horrible and it was not a Demi glaze. It tasted like better than bouillon. Our server Austin was excellent! I wouldn't be so hard on the review but when you charge $46 I expect better.

If I were to have come alone this probably would have been higher…read more I ordered the soft shelled crab sandwich. Didn't want something fried. It was fried. But it still tasted okay. The rest of the family didn't do so well... My son ordered from the kids menu. He wanted Linguini. He had the options of: * Plain linguini ($8) * Alfredo linguini ($10) * Alfredo linguini with chicken ($13). He ordered plain. He got Alfredo. I asked to get it switched to plain. The person I asked told me that is just how it is made. "Plain is Alfredo." I asked, "What is Alfredo then?" She said, "that is with Alfredo with Chicken." I asked, "What is Alfredo with Chicken then?" She said, " that is supposed to say Shrimp." The look on her face was "why is this a problem for you." When we got the bill, it showed we were charged for Alfredo linguini for $9. My daughter ordered a chicken quesadilla, she got cheese. We asked about it, they made her another one, but it took longer to get than the original order. My wife ordered the turkey club. It came out without the bacon, lots of turkey, none of the sauce. They gave us 15% off for our confusion which was nice. I'm still baffled by that linguini.

Eh, it's okay. Overall everything was lacking flavor, but it was okay. Service was awful but I'm…read morenot reviewing that right now given the circumstances. We went on Monday because nothing else was open. Try if you must but overall nothing special.

The service was honestly the highlight--quick, friendly, and they actually make you feel like…read morethey're glad you're there. No waiting around, no confusion, just smooth from the start. And the shrimp? Absolutely on point. Fresh, cooked perfectly, and the kind you keep reaching for even when you tell yourself you're done. The whole place has that relaxed vibe, cold drinks flowing, good food coming out fast Definitely a spot I'd go back

Been visiting Paddy's for years, since Eddy Teaches closed. We usually start our vacations here on…read morethe first day while we wait for our rental home to become available. Chill spot with amazing oysters and other food. I love the raw and St Cheddar oysters, and the poke bowls were amazing this year! Nothing like being at Paddy's!