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The Owl Cafe, Apalachicola, FL

The Owl Cafe

4.3
4.3
71 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
In the heart of downtown Apalachicola, the Owl Cafe offers a River City dining experience like no other. Sensational appetizers, delicious entrees and incredible desserts are prepared and served by an attentive staff. The menu is varied and colorful, with daily chef’s selections ranging from exotic imported dishes to fresh, locally-caught seafood. The amazing wine list is as full of character as Apalachicola itself, and delivers the perfect complement to every meal.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (850) 653-9888
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Apalachicola
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving at the Owl Café

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    Celebrate Thanksgiving Dinner with friends and family at the Owl Café in the heart of historic downtown Apalachicola. Enjoy a prix fixe menu featuring classic Thanksgiving dishes with our authentic Forgotten Coast flair. Start with a soup or salad, then your choice of entrée and sides, followed by one of our house-made desserts. Reserve your table today!

What 71 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Kid-friendly

  • Northwest Florida

    Hot spot

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Owl Cafe boasts "excellent food and service," a great wine list, and a "beautiful location" perfect for celebrations. Diners praise standout dishes like the Pompano special and Filet Oscar. While there are occasional service hiccups, the ambiance and attentive staff keep guests returning for memorable experiences.

71 Reviews
  1. ElaineC

    E. Tennessee

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. It was a nice and quiet dinner. The setting was more formal than a lot of the nearby choices.

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  2. Tobias

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I came here for our anniversary dinner, and it was an excellent experience. Our server was very attentive and helpful, and the ambiance was perfect. We ordered the both the fresh market option which was redfish over basmati rice, with artichoke hearts, as well as the linguine carbonara. Both were excellent, and had a well balanced flavor profile. The wine list is great, with something for every palate. We will definitely be back here in the future!

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  3. Alan

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab dip lacked flavor and resembled Tuna with very little crab if any . Fish fry was very good, however the chicken Marcella, lacked all flavor and basically was cream pasta with mushrooms and chopped pieces of grilled chicken. I even had a drumstick in the dish which I can say was a first. I do not believe any Marcella wine was used in the dish. I wanted it to be good as I was hoping to add the restaurant to my rotation.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael G gave us wonderful recommendations and did not fail us.

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  5. Britini

    Miami

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good and experience was amazing . Can’t wait to go back

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  6. Stanley

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the filet and fresh catch which were excellent.

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  7. Donice

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a wonderful night! Our server was fabulous. Perfect for us.

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  8. KD4674

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ‘meh’ Been here many times and the food quality has declined. You can get better fried shrimp at any of the smaller restaurants around town. We had a party of 5 on a weeknight at 6:30 and even though the nicer dining room was wide open - they sat us right outside the restrooms. Totally understand the servers have sections, but we were celebrating a birthday, so the experience was ruined. Sorry to say, we won’t be back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The duck confit was delicious. Service can be improved.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We adored our server, Brad, but the food was not good at all. The filet was supposed to be medium rare plus and it was well done. No seasoning and very grey. The asparagus was mushy and there was no crab. My pompano was burnt. We were so hungry that we ate it anyway. I’m sure it was a bad night but it shouldn’t be up to a server to make it right. That’s the managers job.

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FAQs

The Owl Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (850) 653-9888.

The Owl Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Owl Cafe

15 Ave D, Apalachicola, FL 32320

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Apalachicola
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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