Upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly and courteous server. We were seated immediately, menus…read morewere given and drink orders were placed. My husband ordered a 1/4 lb burger and I ordered a pork loaded baked potato. They were out of baked potatoes so I ordered a pulled pork sandwich, with hush puppies and slaw. We both enjoyed our sandwiches! I especially appreciated the lightly toasted bread which prevented it from getting soggy. The little bit of crunch was a bonus. The hush puppies were crispy in the outside and not too soft on the inside. They were very flavorful! We enjoyed our meal, our friendly server and the gorgeous view of the bay. We will be back!

We stumbled upon this place ori our coastal drive towards Alabama. Awesome find! Owner Victor and…read morewaittress Stormie made us feel extremely welcome. New Year's special were the pork chops, which we added to the massive sampler with four sides and great sauces. Nice beers to complement the food. Although sumptuous and delicious, we did not feel stuffed which is a testament of the great quality of the food. Pecan pie for dessert which was great as well. .. finished too fast so no picture. Lastly, the place itself is beachy, authentic and the staff once again a HUGE part of the experience. 10/10.

Burgers were seasoned to perfection and delicious, and garlic potatoes were excellent!…read moreFast service. Would highly recommend this establishment. Cheers!

MUST EAT HERE. This spot is tucked in the trees, and elevated like a treehouse. As if the…read moreatmosphere wasn't cool enough, the food is amazing. I had the freedom dogs--just two grilled hot dogs, but accompanied by tasty fresh pickles. I got a side of baked beans (perfectly sweet) and the stir fried cabbage (insanely good, so buttery and herbaceous). The boyf got the NYE special: beef stew over rice with a Hawaiian roll. It was fantastic. We finished our meal off with banana pudding. For people who usually don't like banana pudding, we loved it! Super nice guy working there. 10000/10. Oh and it was only $36 (with tip I think) for all of this-- all with sizable portions. I was impressed.

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

The food was so good!! Some of the best bbq we've had in a long time!! Great service! Good…read moreatmosphere!! Don't miss this hidden gem!!

I was looking for some good barbecue in Port Saint Joe on the way home after being at Cape San…read moreBlas. We were very happy. We found Sparks BBQ. I have a small indoor area but a nice outdoor patio area with lots of room. Service was phenomenal. With any questions answered that we had. Everything we got was phenomenal! All the barbecue was very well done with some really good sauces. Banana pudding was absolutely to die for! They were super dog friendly out on the patio, which was very nice. We will be back

Mango Habanero pulled chicken wrap ....WOWZA!!!! See er was duper! We'll be back!!!!!read more

The BBQ was amazing. Service was great too. It's nothing fancy but it was worth the stop.read more

Tried Paul Gant's tonight for the first time and it was amazing. I ordered the "Hungry Man" platter…read moreto split with my daughter and it was plenty of food for 2; Smoked chicken, ribs, and pulled pork with 2 sides. It was amazing! Also the 2 nicest ladies were working when ordered; they were friendly and fast at getting us our order.

Yum yum yum I'll be coming back…read moreThe pre-thanksgiving line was no joke. That says a lot.

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.

The food is always fresh and delicious,service is always spot on. The building is priceless and a…read morelook at old Florida.

Good people, good tacos, good vibes…read more Doesn't get much better than some bomb tacos with a beach view. First time at Mr Gs and the guy at the window was so helpful and welcoming. Gave us some good recos and even gave us a free extra taco to try! We got the Ahi tuna, south of the border, mother Clucker, and Baja cali tacos. Oh my goodness these tacos are filling & delicious! The sauce, fry, and overhaul flavors are fire. Go here if you're looking for a great lunch in mexico beach!

My family and I have been going to Mr. G's since before the hurricane there may be a bit of a wait…read moretime but he's never disappointed. We have always enjoyed being able to go and pick up his delicious tacos during our beach trip. My absolute favorite is the South of the Border because it has a bit of a kick and i've always been a fan of spicy food. It may just look like any old food truck but Mr. G's is not only a small business but a chance to socialize with those who visit/live in Mexico Beach. He also offers sandwiches to those who prefer them and all together offers many options for people with different preferences. I hope anyone who has the time decides to stop by and give him a chance. You won't regret it!!!

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!

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.