Labor Day BBQ lunch sets the scene!…read more Great service and great food of exceptional quality! Pork skins, ribs, baked beans, pulled pork, brisket all wonderful! I would've tried more if I had the room in my belly for it! Keep up the great work! The girls from Alabama loved it!

Delicious wings and sandwiches!! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Restaurant was was cleanread more

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.

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

Stopped with a friend on the way home from St George Island to Panama City on Sunday around 4 pm. I…read moreordered the pulled pork plate with collard greens & smoked Mac & cheese. It was absolutely amazing. The pulled pork had a nice smokey taste, very tender and a huge portion.( had to get a to go box & had enough to make to sandwiches) The Mac & cheese was delicious as well. The collars, well I've had better, they tasted like they came from a can. But I'm not complaining. My meal was very filling & very good. My friend had the Brisket Plate with Cole slaw & the Mac & cheese. Her words were "phenomenal". She loved it all. It was a rainy day so we sat inside. Very comfortable, not very crowded until we got ready to leave, then it got busy. So if you're in Port St Joe or close by, stop in, you'll be glad you did!

Oy, really wanted to like this place. But at the end of the day, I should have stuck with my rule…read moreof no bbq when you're on the coast. First the food. I couldn't decide on the brisket or ribs so I asked the waitress. She didn't hesitate and said Oh, the ribs, they are falling off the bone. When she brings them to me they looked like they were about two days overdone. These things weren't falling off the bone. They were literally encrusted to the bone. It was like the meat and the bone had become one. I was left to basically looking for tiny sections of edible meat. I would say maybe I got to eat 15% of the actual meat. The rest was just inedible. Also got the pulled chicken. No bones involved thankfully but just as dry as the ribs and so overly salted. Just bad. The pulled pork was just ok. The coleslaw? Too much vinegar. The beans? Supposedly they had meat mixed in but I didn't see any. Just tasteless. Mac and cheese? Meh. It was edible but really disappointing. Potato salad? Never seen such yellow potato salad. Just not good. The service kind of went in the same direction of the food. Bad. We were the only people sitting at a table. She took our order and didn't check on us after that for a long time. Sat at the bar chatting with people. Meanwhile drink is sitting empty forever. Never asked if everything was good. After I was done eating what I was actually able to eat she finally came over and asked if we needed refills. But this was a good 20 minutes or more after we'd received our plates. She just wasn't into it. Just poor all the way around. Maybe I'm an outlier and every other day their food is good. But it was so bad I can't see how this was just a bad day. BBQ is hard to mess up this badly. You've been warned.

We loved the rib dinners and the beer. We didn't like the 7.99 charged for the banana pudding…read more(served in a styrofoam cup). The experience would have been 5 stars- without the dessert, which was very processed, out of the can banana pudding..... Our advice? Skip the dessert- you'll be happier with the price and the meal experience.

Hamaknockers BBQ is an absolute hidden gem! If you're anywhere nearby, make the trip--you won't…read moreregret it. The ribs were hands down the best I've had in years, and without question the best restaurant ribs I've eaten. They were incredibly tender, packed with smoky flavor, and practically fell off the bone. The pulled chicken was just as impressive--juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Every bite was outstanding. The service was friendly, helpful, and genuinely attentive, making the whole experience even better. The restaurant itself was clean, quiet, and comfortable, creating the perfect atmosphere to sit back and enjoy an amazing meal. Hamaknockers BBQ may be off the beaten path, but it's absolutely worth the drive. This is the kind of place you tell your friends about and can't wait to visit again. Five stars all the way!

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.

I have had BBQ all over the country and this is the best I have had. We had the pulled pork and…read moreribs along with coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad and banana pudding. All of it was outstanding. It is a Togo food truck so you can't eat in. Great food!!!!!!!

Friendly staff Great bbq perfect portions price is right and eat there on the regularread more

Way Overpriced for what you get ... $17 for a Store Bought Frozen chicken patty…read more They told me it was a fried chicken sandwich. Was more like a terrible school lunch. Coleslaw was soggy and unseasoned, tiny portion. My dads pulled pork was dry ... no sauce. He was given about an 1/8 of a cup of meat on a huge piece of bread. How do you mess up pulled pork, you just let it sit in a slow cooker? Don't waste your money until they can make some better food.

Great food, tremendous view and an awesome crew! What else do you want? We tried all of the meats…read morewith sweet potato fries and cheese curds. Everything was hot and delicious.

Over 10 years and still our favorite place for raw oysters. This year we visited three days for…read morelunch. Wild caught oysters were large and meaty and great flavor. Steamed shrimp were smaller but still tasty. Fried grouper and oysters were tasty. Tried fried crab claws for the first time, plentiful and tasty. Arrive early as there's always a crowd at opening.

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.

I was really hoping for great things out of the fairly new Sugar Shack BBQ. It's in a really…read moreconvenient location if you work in downtown Apalachicola. Unfortunately, though, they fell a bit short in my opinion, but I'm never really that impressed with barbecue. My husband had the daily lunch special: a pork sandwich, baked beans, brunswick stew, and a roll. $8.95. He complained that the pork was kind of dry and the brunswick stew wasn't the best he had ever tasted. He did say that the baked beans were really good though. I ordered the sampler plate: 3 bbq ribs, chopped pork (or beef), chicken, baked beans, and coleslaw. $12.95. First off, I was confused when the chicken was chopped. Huh? Since when does a bbq place chop the chicken like it does pork? Maybe this is only new to me... Anyway, the chopped chicken tasted bad. I took only 2 bites of it and couldn't force myself to eat anymore. Bleh. The chopped pork was pretty good. It was a bit dry, but i smothered it in bbq sauce. The ribs were good. Very tender, falling off the bone. The Sugar Shack shares a space with the Treasure Cove Gift Shop, in which you can buy other Sugar Shack sauces and condiments of interesting types and names. I wish that some of these were available with your meal. I would much rather have had one of those sauces than your typical Mild, Medium, or Hot BBQ sauce selection that you're given with your meal. The bbq sauces that come with your meal are nothing special, at least in my opinion. We were given dessert, banana pudding, on the house. yay! I love something free! Bottom Line: It's too pricey for what you get in my opinion. I'll probably try it again in another couple of months though. Hopefully they'll prove me wrong and I'll have to write an update to this review.

You have to eat here, we had the best meal!…read more Do not listen to old reviews, they have a new head chef and everything we ate during our stay was exceptional. We are from Nashville and are very spoiled with amazing food which of means our expectations are high for a great meal. This blew many of the places we had in Nashville out of the water!! We had the ribeye and the chicken piccata- both were cooked to absolute perfection. The sides were perfectly cooked. Our server, Rusty was phenomenal and incredibly helpful. The restaurant is stunning. We ate here again for lunch and likely will have dinner here again before we leave because we know we will get nothing but the best here. Well done to wait staff, cooks and chef!!

Burrata salad AMAZING I had the blackened snapper... Absolutely the most amazing fresh fish I've…read morehad in Florida!!! served over mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. This is an 11 out of 10 !!! hats off to the chef!!