Restaurants
Many of our restaurants feature fresh local seafood.
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Half Shell Dockside
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Dolores’ Sweet Shoppe
Posey’s Restaurant
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El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
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Family Coastal Restaurant – Eastpoint-Sumatra-Wakulla
Paddy’s Raw Bar
Donkeys Bar & Grill
Mangia
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The Beach Pit
The Food Truck- SGI
Dave’s Dawg House
Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company
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Hole in the Wall Oyster Bar
Tamara’s On the Go
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The Smokehouse on Cape San Blas
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Your Table! Your Chef!
King of Pops
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Captain’s Corner Store
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Get The Scoop
Bayside Coffee Co.
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FatDaddy’s Smokehouse & Grill
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The Mellow Mullet
Indian Pass Raw Bar
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The View at St. Joe Bay
Hours
4-9 PM Eastern Monday through Thursday 4-10 PM Eastern Friday and Saturday Closed SundayHappy Hour
$2 off all Sharable Plates and Drinks when you dine on the Rooftop 4 PM to 6 PM Eastern Monday through FridayLadies Night Every Thursday
Happy Hour deals all night long and half-priced assorted appetizers 6 PM to 9 PM Eastern on the RooftopDate Night Every Thursday
Half-priced bottles of wine and a free appetizer when you dine with your love downstairsCatering
We prepare a deluxe seafood boil and deliver right to your door fresh and hot! Select your favorite seafoods and savory sides, choose your sauce, and spice it up. Then get crackin'!Weddings and Private Events
Whether it's an intimate dinner party, a dream wedding on the beach, or a lively holiday celebration, we've got you covered. Let's turn your vision into an unforgettable reality.Cafe Con Leche
Crave Food Truck
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Up To No Good Tavern at the Grill
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Up the Creek Raw Bar
LongBill’s on Cape San Blas
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Crooked River Grill at St. James Bay
Pollywhogs
The Owl Tap Room
Burger King
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The Owl Cafe
Izzy’s Cafe
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Eastpoint Beer Company
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The Franklin
The Franklin is a upscale casual dining experience with a southern flare located in the heart of Apalachicola inside the historic Gibson Inn. Welcoming all! We used to only be open for dinner but our hours have expanded tremendously. You can get a taste of The Franklin for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We offer indoor and outdoor seating.
Franklin Café & Parlor Bar Hours* Open Daily | 8am-9pm Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
*Parlor Bar open until 10pm Friday and Saturday.
Happy Hour: 3pm-5pm Breakfast: 8am-11am Lunch: 11am-5pm Dinner: 5pm-9pm
You can find copies of our menu’s on Facebook, Google, trip advisor, and our website www.thefranklincafe.com
We encourage our guest to leave reviews based off their dining experience with us.
Also to follow us on our social media to keep updated on any changes with The Franklin.
Find us on Facebook: The Franklin at the Gibson
Instagram: thefranklinatthegibson
Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe
El Corozal International Mini-Market
Mango Mike’s Sports Bar & Grill
Lynn’s Quality Oysters, Inc.
Old Time Soda Fountain
Lou’s Bar & Eatery
The Station Raw Bar
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Adventure Island Ice Cream
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Joe Mama’s Wood Fired Kitchen
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