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Apalachicola Restaurants

Dine All Day

We’re up early, with scratch-made biscuits in the oven and white sausage gravy bubbling on the stove. Whether you’re dropping by for breakfast, stopping in for lunch or dinner, or settling in for a Happy Hour cocktail or two, you can’t help but love our Apalachicola restaurant menus. Whenever possible, each one is designed to showcase what’s local, all-natural, organic, and sustainable.

Menus

First Course Choice of

Oyster & Applewood Bacon Chowder

French Bread Crouton

Artisan Field Greens

Marinated Toy Box Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Goat Cheese Crouton

Entrée Choice of

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib Au Jus

$50.00

Boursin Mashed Potatoes, Blistered Baby Heirloom Tomato, Wilted Spinach

Veal Osso Bucco

$46.00

Natural Pan Jus, Polenta & Mirepoix Vegetable "Slaw"

Slow Braised Duck Breast

$44.00

Cherry & Orange Gastric, Sweet Potato Purée, Green Beans

Pan Roasted Red Snapper

$48.00

Baby Shrimp & Scallop Creole Sauce, Arugula & Basil Pesto Risotto

Dessert Choice of

Peppermint Cheesecake

Crème Anglaise

Warm Banana Pudding

Toasted Marshmallow

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Raspberry Mango Coulis

FL state Sales Tax and a 20% Service Charge

First Course

Oyster & Applewood Bacon Chowder

French Bread Crouton

Artisan Field Greens

Marinated Toy Box Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Goat Cheese Crouton.

Entrée

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib Au Jus

$50.00

Boursin Mashed Potatoes, Blistered Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Spinach

Sliced Honey-Glazed Ham

$36.00

Sweet Potato Pancakes, Southern Style Collards & Cabbage

Traditional Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Orange Relish

$34.00

Andouille and Cornbread Stuffing, Green Beans

Pan Roasted Red Snapper

$48.00

Baby Shrimp & Scallop Creole Sauce, Arugula & Basil Pesto Risotto

Dessert

Peppermint Cheesecake

Crème Anglaise

Warm Blueberry Cobbler

Toasted Marshmallow

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Raspberry Mango Coulis

FL state Sales Tax and a 20% Service Charge

Wine Pairing Dinner Menu

Price / person

$125.00

First Course

Lobster Bisque

Butter Poached Lobster, Micro Herb Cornbread Crouton

Port Wine Poached Pear

Goat Cheese, Baby Field Greens, Pear Rice Wine Vinaigrette

Paired with Glass of Sparkling Wine

Entrée

Grilled Filet of Beef

Smoked Oyster Butter, Boursin Potatoes, Asparagus

Veal Osso Buco

Natural Pan Jus, Polenta Blistered Baby Blistered Tomatoes, Spinach

Roast Duck Leg Confit and Seared Breast

Sweet and Sour Cherry Gastric, Napa Cabbage and Snow Pea Stir-Fry

Crab Stuffed Flounder

Spinach and Mushroom Risotto, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette

Paired with Choice of White or Red

Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake "Biscuit"

Whipped Cream

Warm Banana Pudding

Toasted Marshmallow Cream

Gingerbread Cobbler

House-made Honeycomb Ice Cream

Paired with Glass of Port Dessert Wine

FL state Sales Tax and a 20% Service Charge

BREAKFAST MAINS

BISCUITS & GRAVY WITH EGGS

$14.00

Two Buttermilk Biscuits, Classic Sausage Gravy, Two Eggs Your Way

HOMESTYLE FRENCH TOAST

$12.00

Thick Cut Brioche Bread, Cinnamon & Grand Marnier, Tupelo Honey, Powdered Sugar 

BAGEL & LOX

$18.00

Premium Smoked Salmon, Everything Bagel, Tupelo Honey Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Capers, Fresh Dill

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLE

$18.00

Belgium Waffle, Fried Chicken Strips, Spicy Tupelo Honey Butter, Warm Maple Syrup

FRANKLIN CLASSIC BREAKFAST

$16.00

Two Eggs Your Way, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Grits, Applewood Smoked Bacon or Sausage, Toast or Biscuit

BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

GIBSON INN SOURDOUGH

$12.00

Two Fried Hard Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Grits 

STUFFED BISCUIT

$12.00

Fried Hard Egg, Bacon or Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Grits 

BUILD YOUR OWN OMELET

3-EGG OMELET

$16.00

CHOICE OF THREE (3) INGREDIENTS BELOW 

Veggies | Sweet Peppers, Onion, Spinach, Tomato, Wild Mushrooms
Protein | Breakfast Sausage, Ham, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Andouille Sausage
Cheese | Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack, American, Smoked Gouda, Goat

+SIDE CHOICE OF ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES OR STONE GROUND ORGANIC CHEESE GRITS  

À LA CARTE

Applewood Smoked Bacon (3)

$6.00

Seasonal Fruit

$5.00

Sausage Patties (2)

$6.00

Belgian Waffle

$8.00

GRILLED SMOKED HAM (2)

$6.00

BUTTERMILK BISCUITS

$4.00

SOUTHERN STYLE SAUSAGE GRAVY

$6.00

Two Eggs Your Way

$6.00

Stone Ground Organic Grits

$6.00

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

$6.00

Prices listed reflect our Cash Price. PLEASE NOTE: A 3.5% Non-Cash adjustment is charged on all Non-Cash transactions. Alert server of any food allergies. Eating raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness.

SMALL PLATES

SEAFOOD DIP (GF)

$20.00

Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onion, Grilled Pita

PIMENTO CHEESE HUSHPUPPIES

$16.00

Golden Brown Deep Fried with Jalapeño Jam

SOUTHERN STYLE FRIED OYSTERS (GF)

$24.00

Baby Field Greens, Grilled Lemon, Rémoulade Sauce 

CRAB CAKES

$26.00

Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Rémoulade Sauce 

LOCAL OYSTERS

NAKED ON ICE (RAW) GF

Horseradish, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon Wedges  

FISHERMAN STYLE (BAKED) GF

Baby Shrimp, Scallops, Sweet Peppers, Onion, Three-Cheese Fondue

CLASSIC (BAKED) GF

Nueke's Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spinach, Parmesan Cream, Cornbread Crumble

- 1/2 OR DOZEN | MKT PRICE - 

SIGNATURE SALADS

FRANKLIN (GF)

$12.00

Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Shallot Dijon Vinaigrette

CLASSIC STEAKHOUSE WEDGE (GF)

$15.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Diced Red Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic Glaze

SGI COBB SALAD (GF)

$26.00

Poached Shrimp, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers,  Diced Red Onion, Farm Eggs, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Avocado Salad, Mixed Greens, Garden Vinaigrette

APALACHICOLA CAESAR (GF)

$25.00

Southern Fried Oysters, Romaine Hearts, Shredded Parmesan, Diced Red Onion, Radish, Caesar Dressing

ADD FRESH CATCH | GULF SHRIMP | CHICKEN BREAST +12

HANDHELDS

FRANKLIN CHEESEBURGER

$17.00

1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun 

FRESH CATCH SANDWICH

$20.00

Blackened, Fried, or Grilled | Toasted Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Rémoulade Sauce 

SEAFOOD PO’BOY

$20.00

Choice of Gulf Shrimp, Scallops, or Oysters | Fried, Grilled, or Blackened | Toasted French Bread, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Rémoulade Sauce 

CLASSIC CHICKEN SANDWICH

$18.00

Blackened, Fried, or Grilled | Choice of Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickled, Tupelo Honey Mustard, Toasted Brioche Bun

NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH

$20.00

Fried Chicken Tenders, Nashville Hot Sauce, Southern Style Coleslaw, Bread & Butter Pickles, Grilled Thick-Cut Brioche Bread 

GRILLED PIMENTO CHEESE

$16.00

House-made Pimento Cheese, Bread & Butter Pickles, Bacon Jam, Grilled Sourdough Bread 

CHOICE OF SEASONED FRENCH FRIES, SWEET POTATO FRIES, COLESLAW, OR SIDE SALAD

ENTRÉES

FETTUCCINI ALFREDO

$14.00

Fettuccini Tossed in Rich Garlic Cream Sauce, Toasted French Bread 

BROWN RICE BOWL

$24.00

Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes, Asparagus Tips, Steamed Brown Rice, Balsamic Glaze 

BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF

$28.00

House-Ground Premium Beef, Pork, and Veal, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Roasted Root Vegetables 

CHICKEN POT PIE

$26.00

Tender White Meat Chicken, Celery, Carrots, Onions, Creamy Chicken Stock, Puff Pastry Crust 

ADD FRESH CATCH | GULF SHRIMP | CHICKEN BREAST +12

SIDES

GRILLED BROCCOLINI

$6.00

SEASONED FRENCH FRIES

$6.00

SOUTHERN STYLE COLESLAW

$6.00

SWEET POTATO FRIES

$6.00

DESSERTS

KEY LIME PIE

$12.00

TIRAMISU

$12.00

CAST IRON COOKIE A LA MODE

$12.00

SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE

$12.00

WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

$12.00

GF notates Gluten-Free available, please ask your server for details. Prices listed reflect our Cash Price. PLEASE NOTE: A 3.5% Non-Cash adjustment is charged on all Non-Cash transactions. Please alert server of any food allergies. Eating raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness.

SMALL PLATES

SEAFOOD DIP (GF)

$20.00

Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onion, Grilled Pita

PIMENTO CHEESE HUSHPUPPIES

$16.00

Golden Brown Deep Fried with Jalapeño Jam

SOUTHERN STYLE FRIED OYSTERS (GF)

$24.00

Baby Field Greens, Grilled Lemon, Rémoulade Sauce 

CRAB CAKES

$26.00

Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Rémoulade Sauce

LOCAL OYSTERS

NAKED ON ICE (RAW) GF

Horseradish, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon Wedges 

FISHERMAN STYLE (BAKED) GF

Baby Shrimp, Scallops, Sweet Peppers, Onion, Three-Cheese Fondue 

CLASSIC (BAKED) GF

Nueske's Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spinach, Parmesan Cream, Cornbread Crumble 

- 1/2 OR DOZEN | MKT PRICE - 

SIGNATURE SALADS

FRANKLIN (GF)

$12.00

Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Shallot Dijon Vinaigrette

CLASSIC STEAKHOUSE WEDGE (GF)

$15.00

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Diced Red Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic Glaze 

SGI COBB SALAD (GF)

$26.00

Poached Shrimp, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Diced Red Onion, Farm Eggs, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Avocado Salad, Mixed Greens, Garden Vinaigrette

APALACHICOLA CAESAR (GF)

$25.00

Southern Fried Oysters, Romaine Hearts, Shredded Parmesan, Diced Red Onion, Radish, Caesar Dressing

ADD FRESH CATCH | GULF SHRIMP | CHICKEN BREAST +12

ENTRÉES

SHRIMP AND GRITS (GF)

$34.00

Blackened Apalach Jumbo Shrimp, Grilled Andouille Sausage, Tasso Gouda Grits, Crawfish Julie Sauce

FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY (GF) MKT

Simply Grilled, Lemon-Thyme Basmati Rice, Grilled Broccolini

PAN ROASTED CHICKEN (GF)

$32.00

Free Range Chicken Breast, Natural Pan Jus, Sweet Potato Pancake, Southern Style Collard Greens 

APPLE CIDER-BRINED PORK TENDERLOIN

$38.00

Grilled, Charred Corn Relish, Stewed Black Beans & Rice 

HOUSE-CUT FILET OF BEEF (GF)

$50.00

8oz Filet, Choron Sauce, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables 

STEAK FRITES (GF)

$42.00

Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Pommes Frites, Baby Arugula, Chimichurri Sauce

HERB-CRUSTED EGGPLANT "STEAK" 30

$30.00

Pan-Fried, Wilted Spinach, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Wild Mushrooms, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Basil Cream Sauce 

CRAB-STUFFED BAKED FLOUNDER

$36.00

Smoked Tomato Butter Sauce, Spinach & Wild Mushroom Terrine 

SIDES

Grilled Asparagus

$6.00

Broccolini

$6.00

Lemon-Thyme Basmati Rice

$6.00

Sea Salt and Vinegar French Fries

$6.00

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

$6.00

Smoked Gouda Organic Grits

$6.00

DESSERTS

Key Lime Pie

$12.00

Tiramisu

$12.00

Cast Iron Cookie a la Mode

$12.00

Salted Caramel Cheesecake

$12.00

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

$12.00

GF notates Gluten-Free available, please ask your server for details. Prices listed reflect our Cash Price. PLEASE NOTE: A 3.5% Non-Cash adjustment is charged on all Non-Cash transactions. Please alert server of any food allergies. Eating raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness.

SMALL PLATES

SEAFOOD DIP (GF)

$20.00

Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Spicy Parmesan Cream, Green Onion, Grilled Pita 

PIMENTO CHEESE HUSHPUPPIES

$16.00

Golden Brown Deep Fried with Jalapeño Jam

SOUTHERN STYLE FRIED OYSTERS (GF)

$24.00

Baby Field Greens, Grilled Lemon, Rémoulade Sauce 

CRAB CAKES

$26.00

Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Rémoulade Sauce 

LOCAL OYSTERS

NAKED ON ICE (RAW) GF

Horseradish, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon Wedges 

FISHERMAN STYLE (BAKED) GF

Baby Shrimp, Scallops, Sweet Peppers, Onion, Three-Cheese Fondue

CLASSIC (BAKED) GF

Nueske's Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spinach, Parmesan Cream, Cornbread Crumble 

- 1/2 OR DOZEN | MKT PRICE - 

BREAKFAST CLASSICS

BISCUITS & GRAVY WITH EGGS

$14.00

Two Buttermilk Biscuits, Classic Sausage Gravy, Two Eggs Your Way 

BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST

$16.00

Thick Cut Brioche Bread, Cinnamon & Grand Marnier, Tupelo Honey, Powdered Sugar

BAGEL & LOX

$18.00

Premium Smoked Salmon, Everything Bagel, Tupelo Honey Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Capers, Fresh Dill 

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLE

$18.00

Belgium Waffle, Fried Chicken Strips, Spicy Tupelo Honey Butter, Warm Maple Syrup

FRANKLIN CLASSIC BREAKFAST

$16.00

Two Eggs Your Way, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Grits, Applewood Smoked Bacon or Sausage, Toast or Biscuit

BRUNCH FAVORITES

TRADITIONAL EGGS BENEDICT

$18.00

Grilled English Muffin, Country Ham, Arugula, Poached Eggs, Lemon Hollandaise | Choice of Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Grits 

GIBSON AVOCADO TOAST

$14.00

Grilled Sourdough, Sliced Tomatoes, Arugula, Avocado Salad, Tupelo Honey Mustard, Balsamic Glaze 

CREOLE EGGS BENEDICT

$20.00

Grilled Cornbread, Poached Eggs, Arugula, Crawfish Julie Sauce | Choice of Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Grits 

LUNCH CLASSICS

SHRIMP AND GRITS (GF)

$34.00

Blackened Apalach Jumbo Shrimp, Grilled Andouille Sausage, Tasso Gouda Grits, Crawfish Julie Sauce

FRANKLIN CHEESEBURGER

$17.00

1/2 Pound Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun 

NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH

$20.00

Fried Chicken Tenders, Nashville Hot Sauce, Southern Style Coleslaw, Bread & Butter Pickles, Grilled Thick-Cut Brioche Bread 

GRILLED PIMENTO CHEESE

$16.00

House-made Pimento Cheese, Bread & Butter Pickles, Bacon Jam, Grilled Sourdough Bread 

SIDES

Applewood Smoked Bacon

$6.00

Andouille Sausage

$6.00

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

$6.00

Seasonal Fruit

$6.00

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

$6.00

STONE GROUND ORGANIC GRITS

$6.00

SEASONED VINEGAR FRENCH FRIES

$6.00

DESSERTS

KEY LIME PIE

$12.00

TIRAMISU

$12.00

CAST IRON COOKIE A LA MODE

$12.00

Salted Caramel Cheesecake

$12.00

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

$12.00

GF notates Gluten-Free available, please ask your server for details. Prices listed reflect our Cash Price. PLEASE NOTE: A 3.5% Non-Cash adjustment is charged on all Non-Cash transactions. Please alert server of any food allergies. Eating raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness.

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

FORGOTTEN COAST MARGARITA

$14.00

Don Julio Blanco, St. Germaine, Fresh Lime

SAZERAC

$14.00

Basil Hayden Rye, Absinthe Rinse, Peychaud's Bitters

PIMM'S CUP

$14.00

Pimm's No. 1, Strawberry, Lemon, Cucumber, Sour, Ginger

THE CAPTAIN'S GHOST

$14.00

Gold Rum, Lime, Pineapple, Orgeat, Campari

GIBSON BREEZE

$14.00

Coconut, Mango, Spiced Rum, Orange, Pineapple

BLACKBERRY SMASH

$14.00

Maker's Mark, Muddled Blackberries, Mint, Fresh Lime, Simple Syrup

GIBSON MARTINI

$14.00

Dry Vermouth Rinse. Tanquerav Gin. Cocktail Onion

QUEEN BEE

$14.00

Empress Gin, Lemon, Tupelo Honey Simple Syrup

KIR ROYALE

$14.00

Chambord, Champagne, Fresh Berries, Lemon

MEZCAL PALOMA

$14.00

Mezcal, Rub Red Grapefruit, Fresh Lime, Tupelo Honey Simple Syrup, Soda

THE DAN GARLICK

$14.00

Mount Gay Rum, Rose's Lime Juice, Sour Mix, Tonic

- 14 PER | 12 HAPPY HOUR - 

WINE BY THE GLASS

KLINKER BRICK CABERNET

$14.00

Lodi Region, California

GEORGE DUBOEUF CHARDONNAY

$11.00

Pays d'Oc, France 

CLAY SHANNON CABERNET

$16.00

North Coast, California

AU BON CLIMATE CHARDONNAY

$15.00

Santa Barbara, California 

GEORGES DUBOEUF BEAUJOLAIS GAMAY

$12.00

Beaujolais, France FR

13 CELSIUS SAUVIGNON BLANC

$11.00

Marlborough, New Zealand 

CHÂTEAU ST. NABOR COTES DU RHONE

$12.00

Southern Rhone, France

CMS, HEDGES FAMILY SAUVIGNON BLANC

$13.00

Columbia Valley, California 

LAMADRID MALBEC

$12.00

Agrelo, Argentina

DALIA PINOT GRIGIO

$11.00

Northern Region, Italy

ERATH PINOT NOIR

$14.00

Oregon Coast

FRITZ WINDISCH RIESLING

$11.00

Rheinhessen region, Germany

GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU MOUNTAIN CUVÉE

$14.00

Sonoma County, California

LOUIS PERDRIER BRUT

$10.00

Burgundy Region, France

BARACCHI O'LILLO TOSCANA

$14.00

Tuscany, Italy 

KLINKER BRICK, BRICKS & ROSES

$10.00

Lodi, California 

LUCIEN ALBRECHT ROSÉ

$13.00

Alsace, France

IL SOFFIONE PROSECCO

$11.00

Veneto, Italy

WINE BY THE BOTTLE

Saint Martini Sancerre

$40.00

Loire Valley, France 

Hill Family Barbel Blend

$56.00

Napa Valley, California 

Flowers Chardonnay

$60.00

Sonoma Coast, California 

Unshackled Cabernet

$68.00

Central Coast, California 

Teanum Otre Primitivo

$44.00

Puglia, Italy 

Saldo Zinfandel

$76.00

Contra Costa County, California 

Care Rojo Garnacha

$48.00

Sierra de La Pila Regional Park, Spain 

Capp Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon

$84.00

Napa Valley, California 

Andis Painted Fields Zinfandel

$49.00

Sierra Foothills, California 

Belle Glos Pinot Noir Magnum

$120.00

Central Coast, California 

Coto De Imaz Reserva Tempranillo

$50.00

Rioja Alavesa, Spain 

Poggio Bonelli Chianti

$54.00

Chianti Classico Region, Italy 

Muga Reserva Rioja

$52.00

Rioja, Spain 

Domaine Serene Pinot Noir

$120.00

Willamette Valley, Oregon

AU BON CLIMATE CHARDONNAY

$58.00

Santa Barbara, California 

Tenuta Di Sesta Brunello Di Montalcino

$115.00

Tuscany, Italy 

PIPER-HEIDSIECK CUVÉE BRUT

$75.00

Champagne, France

Caymus Cabernet

$165.00

Napa Valley, California 

VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT YELLOW LABEL

$135.00

Reims, France 

Price listed reflect our Cash Price. PLEASE NOTE: A 3.5% Non-Cash adjustment is charged on all Non-Cash transactions.