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    Route 98 Diner

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Really good food and friendly service. Outdoor seating. Pet friendly. The meatloaf special and the chicken wings were great!

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    Sos Galley

    Sos Galley

    4.5(11 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    When traveling we try to find local dives and anything that resembles a hole in the wall. This gave…read moreoff that vibe. This is essentially a permanent location food truck. The menu is vast and diverse; shrimp, crab cakes, burgers, dogs and pizza. We ordered crab cake apps, burger w/ mac n Chz, shrimp w/ o-rings, and a side of slaw. Ladies were pleasant and knowledgeable when ordering. The mid level review is due to wait time (an HOUR, no exaggeration) and food quality. When I inquired, they were very apologetic and accommodating with bonus dessert. Due to the weather and outside seating (food truck), we took our dinner home - 5 miles away - burger and mac n Chz were good, I'm guessing it was a bubba burger though. Shrimp was large and decent, o-rings soggy and cold - maybe sat too long waiting on other food. Crab cake was served on an excessive bed of lettuce, it had good flavor but overall just average. Coleslaw was literally made in front of us and had great flavor, would be amazing served cold. We saw many patrons come and go and if I had to guess pizza might be what they're known for to the locals. Seemed like they had ALOT of call in orders which I'm sure contributed to our wait. The dessert was amazing! Not sure I would go back but I'm glad we went today.

    Don't discount this small place! Everything that we ordered was freshly made and so delicious. I…read moreloved my unique UFO burger and my hubby enjoyed his Krabby patty, although it was a bit salty. The sweet potato fries are covered with cinnamon sugar and are super addicting with the creamy tupelo honey dipping sauce. For a special treat I got the deep fried oreos and OMG they were sinful, that's all that needs to be said!

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    Sos Galley - Yummy! I'm thinking chocolate peanut butter. Delicious!

    Yummy! I'm thinking chocolate peanut butter. Delicious!

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    Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar - Fried Oysters with Curly Fries @tiffhuangry

    Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar

    3.9(281 reviews)
    21.4 mi
    •$$

    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.

    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.

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    Richey’s Roadhouse Grill

    Richey’s Roadhouse Grill

    4.8(27 reviews)
    43.8 mi

    Richie's is definitely worth a stop if you're looking for a big, old-fashioned burger in Port St…read more Joe. It's a casual setup with a drive-through and walk-up window, plus a covered outdoor seating area. There are plenty of fans, which made sitting outside tolerable even on a very hot day. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming. I ordered the double bacon cheeseburger with onion rings. The burger was HUGE and extremely good. This is a classic smash-style burger cooked on a flat top, so if you're expecting a charbroiled flavor, that's not what you'll find here. That said, I really enjoyed it. Mine was a tad over-seasoned, but I'll take slightly over-seasoned over a bland burger any day. My only real complaint was the bacon. It was a little stringy, so when I took a bite, an entire strip tended to pull out with it. That meant I basically got all the bacon in a couple of bites and then it was gone. Also, be prepared: this is a messy burger. The bun was fine, but it really couldn't stand up to the size and weight of two patties and all the toppings. By the end, you're probably going to need both hands and plenty of napkins. The onion rings were good and made a great side. I'll definitely be back. Next time I'll probably skip the bacon and try some of their less traditional burger toppings. If you like big, juicy, flat-top burgers and don't mind getting a little messy, Richie's is absolutely worth trying.

    This was really good, it came out fast and hot. The service was amazing they were very nice, over…read moreall this food was the best part of the trip

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    Owl Cafe - Chicken marsala pasta

    Owl Cafe

    3.9(518 reviews)
    26.7 mi
    •$$

    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.

    We went on Sunday evening, party of 3. There was some confusion with our reservation but we were…read morestill seated at a table that wasn't reserved until 7pm. Our server came, we ordered our drinks. He brought them but didn't lay cocktail napkins on our table with them. After that we ordered appetizers, asked our server what his favorites were. The stuffed shrimp was named, so I ordered those. My friend ordered a 1/2 dozen of the baked oysters. The appetizers came out but were luke warm at best. The baked oysters were way over cooked & then I'm sure sat under the heat lamp which dried them out even more. I'm a southern Alabama girl who knows her seafood and loves good soul food & know how it should be cooked. So far I wasn't impressed. This menu hits all the check marks but over does the easy stuff. My friend ordered gumbo. It was more 'Cajun' red looking than a darker rue & it was served cool to luke warm at best. The flavor wasn't good at all. I ended up ordering the duck. The greens with it were great but the duck itself came out fried not roasted which threw me off. If you're going to imitate Louisiana cooking, please at least follow their ways of cooking. My other friend ordered redfish & shrimp and that was the best tasting dish out of all. Overall, the meal wasn't good for the quality and pricing. The overcooked baked oysters were $30 for a 1/2 dozen so don't waste your time. The gumbo was $15 a bowl & it was the size of a salad bowl at best. Also, pro tip. Don't leave money sitting on the table. They were about to not seat us because they had a 7pm reservation at the table we ate at. We were there at 5pm.

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    Bar/dining room

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