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Boss Oyster


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4 of 5 stars 35 ratings
35 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#7 of 14 restaurants in Apalachicola
  • Price range*: $7-$22
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5 of 5 stars
Rambo03 2 contributions
GA
May 19, 2009

If you love fresh oysters, a great water view and a casual atmosphere, this is the place! We've eaten at Boss Oyster for years and just returned from our trip there last week. The food can vary based on individual taste, but I have never missed with the oysters. I recently had the fried crab cake which was not my... more

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3 of 5 stars
badpatti 7 contributions
Atlanta
May 16, 2009

We've vacationed at St. George Island six times. A trip to Boss has been obligatory each time; sad to say, no more. It's been sold, I believe, and just isn't as good as it once was. And it seems to be much more expensive; a simple fried oyster basket-style dinner for three, with drinks and wine, was over $87. Keep... more

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3 of 5 stars
larach 29 contributions
atlanta
Apr 20, 2009

They do more things than are dignified to oysters here and one would need to hang around a long time to check them out. It really is Apalachicola's best location for on the water eating and the food is standard fare for this kind of place. Don't expect too much, try not to worry that the outside deck groans and... more

It was OK
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3 of 5 stars
SunnyinDothan 4 contributions
Dothan
Apr 19, 2009

This is the first place we went in Apalachicola. It's right on the water, in fact it overlooks some boat docks. The seagulls are everywhere (people who visit Florida: please don't feed them!) and there's lots of tables on the deck. The hostess was nowhere to be found and restaurant employees just kept walking by us, with no acknowledgment of... more

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5 of 5 stars
MarkSTallahassee 31 contributions
Mar 22, 2009

Great oysters on the half shell available plain or with more than a dozen different toppings. Also excellent shrimp. Waterfront dining on the river overlooking the marina. A classic seafood joint. It is a bit more expensive, but worth the cost. We had to wait quite awhile after entering before being noticed and offered a table, hence the three service... more

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5 of 5 stars
PCBFLLOCAL 14 contributions
PANAMA CITY BEACH
Nov 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I ate at Boos Oyster on my birthday for lunch, Nov 10, 2008. I had the Scallop Po' Boy with Red Beans and Rice. Food was outstanding, service was excellent. I will return! more

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3 of 5 stars
mmhcw 3 contributions
georgia
Oct 15, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

More expensive than other places in town. more

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1 of 5 stars
iam1 2 contributions
Arkansas
Sep 28, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

I've been a visitor for 30 years and have eaten at Boss just about every visit. Last two visits were unforgiveable. I'll never eat there again. Poor service and worse than average food. What's happened to this wonderful restaurant. more

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4 of 5 stars
rudyrudyrudy 4 contributions
McMinnville, Tennessee
Sep 20, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The food is great and the setting is wonderful. You won't get more authentic than this. more

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4 of 5 stars
Skidders86 10 contributions
Derbyshire, England
Sep 7, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Great food as always, with great views over the bay from our table. Friendly service. more

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Boss Oyster Address

123 Water Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320
Tel: 850.653.9364
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.