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 have been there a couple of times and the service was so awful, both times I had to wait for…read morecoffee and was never checked on to see if we needed anything. Food was basically average, had high expectations regarding how expensive the rooms are. Will not be going back anytime soon, nor will I recommend! I live local and visit the area weekly, but won't be eating there!

I would go back this this restaurant! As we walked in, we were greeted by a very friendly…read morewaitress. She shared the specials and how to order (since it is cafeteria style). The hubs and I both got shrimp and grits. They were really good. Honestly, I don't think we would have gone wrong with anything on the menu.

We went there for breakfast. It's home cooking and delish.and cafeteria style. When you walk in…read moreyou tell them what you want. I got the homemade sausage patties biscuit and gravy cheese grits and cheesy eggs. Hubby got egg casserole shrimp and grits and tomato based gravy and biscuit. Everything was delicious. They gave us to go plates and cups because we couldn't eat it all. They offer a military discount too.

We had an amazing experience dining here! We came in with a group of 18 people, and the staff…read morehandled everything flawlessly. From the moment we arrived, the service was friendly, organized, and incredibly efficient. Our large party was accommodated quickly, and we were all impressed with how fast everything came out--drinks, appetizers, and meals were all served without long waits. Despite the size of our group, every order was correct, and the staff made sure everyone was taken care of throughout the entire visit. The atmosphere was welcoming, the food was delicious, and the level of service truly stood out. It's not easy to manage a group that size, but they made it look effortless. Highly recommend for both small dinners and large gatherings!

Food was delicious. It can be a long wait but honestly the bar is relaxing and you can just chill…read moreon the deck. The staff is great and working very hard. I had the stuffed shrimp and it was fire! Our party was large (9) so they sat us near the kitchen which was honestly my only complaint and reason for not going in on 5 stars. Would highly recommend this place.

We recently stayed at the Saint James Bay golf and Pickleball resort and had an amazing time…read more Dining at the Crooked River Grill on site only added to that great experience. The staff was super friendly and the dinner there was so tasty each night we dined. The first night we had the blackened seafood platter and the egg rolls for an appetizer. Both were so good! We closed the night with the chocolate cake and it was amazing! The second night we found out it was shortstaffed but we couldn't tell. It was only because they had a limited menu that we even found out. I had the salmon with the wedge salad and my husband had the Alfredo with salmon. And again, we had the chocolate cake! The drinks were good. They have live music on Saturday evenings in the beer garden which is a lovely place to dine as well. We are looking forward to our return.

We had a great meal last night at Crooked River Grill! Had not been in a while and we were very…read morepleased. The tuna appetizer was phenomenal. Steak was delicious. We also had the catfish special with the succotash and remoulade. And the brussels sprouts /bacon were ridiculously great. Homemade keylime pie...forget about! New management is crushing it! Yum!

The oysters are sublime..fresh, plump and so good. We also…read morehad smoked redfish..excellent and crab stuffed shrimp. Nothing fancy but great service and good prices Highly recommend and will go back

Best oysters of the trip! This place is a must, the staff was very friendly. We enjoyed the outside…read morepatio. Some of it is covered so when the rain came we were not worried.

We had dinner at Red Pirate. We ate in the bar section ( didn't know there was an actual dining…read moreroom). I had the Captain's Platter fried. It was more than enough for 2 hungry people! It was also very good food. My buddy had the broiled fish and shrimp and he enjoyed it as well. We will be back!

We first visited this restaurant in April 2025 and it was absolutely amazing - great beer…read moreselection, incredible food, fair prices, and excellent service. We were so impressed that we recommended this place to multiple people and were genuinely excited to come back last Sunday. Unfortunately, this visit was a complete disappointment from start to finish. The service was noticeably worse, the beer selection was extremely limited compared to before, and the food was honestly some of the worst seafood we've had in years. We ordered the fried calamari and the mixed grilled seafood plate. The calamari was chewy, flavorless, and the batter had an unpleasant texture. The mixed seafood plate was even worse - the oysters looked, smelled, and tasted awful, and the fish, shrimp, stuffed crab and scallops were completely bland. Even the fried okra, which should be an easy Southern staple, was disappointing. We left wondering if they changed chefs or management because the difference from our first experience was shocking. Even my mom, who is far from a picky eater, could barely eat her food. It's genuinely upsetting because this used to be a place we loved and enthusiastically recommended to others. Sadly, after this experience, we won't be returning.

Excellent gumbo, oysters, grouper fish baskets, and coleslaw…read more And dog friendly. . . .

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.

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.

First of all this appears to be the only high end restaurant in this town. That in itself is…read morepretty awesome. I went 2 x's. First time just dessert , second time a meal. Fresh Catch of the day: spinach, artichoke, tomato, balsamic rice, lemon caper sauce. Fish: Red Snapper (catch of the day) (or last weeks catch but frozen) I forgot to take a picture: what they got right - the ingredients shown on the menu. They got this perfect. Fish: not so much. They have access to the freshest fish in the world, and that poor slab of fish looked pan seared on a dry pan, unseasoned, and I'm pretty sure it was frozen up like a hashbrown patty. Thank goodness for all of the other ingredients which helped me get down the rest of it. Desserts: mousse cake and pecan tartlet. Mousse cake definitely very rich and dense 3 out of 5 Pecan tartlet with icecream - 5 out of 5 Service was nice and Ambiance they had both inside and outside seating. It was ok

We ordered takeout BBQ for 6 people. It was quite good and also good value…read more Four of us returned the next morning for breakfast. Service was friendly and quick. Again, this restaurant provided good food at a reasonable price. The ambiance is about what one would expect for a BBQ restaurant. It's a good choice for those who prefer to stay on the island.

Ribs were too tough to eat! Pulled pork was very fatty …read more Would recommend another bbq. Servers were good but had too many tables to handle

We were in Apalachicola, FL for the 4th of July fireworks show. Show was great, band and beer…read morewas even better. Good 'ol Southern band played all the favorites. OCBC be was fresh and cold on a hot summer night. Cool (and large) patio out back. When I travel, I love finding little "dive bars" that really show the character of the town. High Five Dive Bar fits the bill... come on in and hang out a while.

This place is epic fun Live music is mixed and always…read moreentertaining We go here every trip we have to the panhandle Great family & local feel Cheers