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    Route 98 Diner

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Open • 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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    Crooked River Grill - Cheesecake

    Crooked River Grill

    3.5(63 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Food was very good. Service was good but very slow. TVs and Bars restraint is pretty big.read more

    I absolutely do NOT understand how this restaurant has the rating it does based on what we…read moreexperienced tonight. We've been here several times, and honestly, the service is absolute shit. How do you literally walk right past customers and not even acknowledge or greet them?! That is the most basic part of customer service. You don't have to roll out a red carpet, but at least acknowledge the people sitting there! And here's the kicker: we brought new people with us tonight, and they told us they had never been here because they had already heard the service sucks. Well... tonight they got to see firsthand that the rumors were apparently true. Why don't you hire enough staff to actually run the restaurant? Or, better yet, hire people who actually WANT to work and provide some semblance of customer service? We sat there, watched employees walk past us without even acknowledging that we were there, and finally decided we weren't even going to bother ordering. We got up and walked out. We literally left without ordering a single thing. We have given this place multiple chances, but tonight was ridiculous. The lack of effort, lack of communication, and complete disregard for customers is unbelievable. Maybe the food is good--I honestly don't know, because we never even got far enough to order. So congratulations--you didn't just lose our business tonight. You also made a terrible first impression on the people we brought with us, who already had reservations about coming because of the reputation for bad service. The service freaking sucks. And tonight proved exactly why people talk about it.

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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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    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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    The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille - Kickin Shrimp and Nole Burger

    The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille

    3.7(178 reviews)
    43.7 mi
    •$$

    The Brick Wall is exactly what you want out of a sports bar -- right environment, right energy, and…read moresomehow still family friendly. We brought the whole crew and it worked. The loaded tots were S tier. I could eat my body weight in those alone and call it a meal. I had the BLT and it's a proper BLT -- thick bacon and a lot of it, none of that two-sad-strips business. The hush puppies were awesome too. Every table's got a bottle of Ed's Red, a hyper-local hot sauce, and man, that stuff is good. You love to see Florida products and Florida food represented like that. My father-in-law got the captain's platter -- straight seafood galore. The scallops were my favorite, though to be fair scallops are my favorite just about anywhere, long as they're fresh. Growing up on the Gulf, you can tell when seafood's fresh and hasn't been sitting frozen for a month, and these passed the test. Our server was dope. Sports bars just get better when the wait staff actually knows sports and can banter with you -- makes the whole place feel that much more real. Only real complaint: not nearly enough Gator memorabilia on the walls. Fix that and it's perfect.

    Awesome place with friendly staff and delicious food. The live music was amazing and set the…read moreatmosphere just right. I sat at the bar and enjoyed the Brick Wall lager with a mouthwatering burger. The OG is as described- a huge 1/2 pound burger that will definitely leave you satisfied. Highly recommend hitting this spot when you are in Port St. Joe.

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