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Boss Oyster

123 Water Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320
850.653.9364
Ranked #10 of 15 restaurants in Apalachicola
4.0 of 5 stars 148 Reviews
Price range: $7 - $22
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Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
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148 reviews from our community

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mckinneymom2
mckinney, texas
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Loved the outdoor patio! Great view of the fishing boats. We all ordered various versions of oysters and were not disappointed. More

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John B
Denver, Colorado
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

every possible combination of oysters with toppings you can imagine. More

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Bob G
Memphis, Tennessee
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

Excellent food with a great location. Very basic with good food and friendly service. If you want oysters, this place can't be beat. More

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bongojava1
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012
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$10.50 for a dozen raw oysters--are you kidding me? Discontinuation of draft beer. Discontinuation of corn fritters. Service as slow as ever. Why do people still go here? More

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RKD909
Clearwater, Florida
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5 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

The food here was OK (just OK), but the service was b-a-d! And there was not a smiling face among any of the employees. Total downer. We ate at other places in the area with better food, better service, friendlier staff. More

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DooleyDog23
Charlotte, NC
Contributor
11 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

Ate lunch here last week. They have a dog friendly patio (even for our 120 pound Labrador - they gave him a a bowl of water). Grilled shrimp was delicious as well as the oysters. Highly recommend sitting out on the patio. More

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Angela R
Mobile, Alabama
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

We loved sitting on the water with shore birds 20 feet away in the big trees. An osprey rested the whole time we were eating. LOVE the location. It's right next to the hotel and convenient. It was pretty pricey, but we're sort of backpacker types. It might not be pricey for others. More

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floppyhatgigglinggal
Houston
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16 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

Best fried shrimp and oysters! Not sure if it isn't fried. Nice outdoor heated eating area and good river view inside or out. Neat decor too More

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VespagirL55
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Senior Contributor
40 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2011
1
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Raw oysters at the bar -- can't be beat! Oysters come in fresh three times a day, which means they are at their best. Can't comment on anything else on the menu, though the outdoor seating wth a view of the river looked nice. More

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KahunaNoKaOi
Long Beach Island - NJ
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2011

In spite of other criticisms posted here, our friends and my wife and I made a special trip to see for ourselves if Boss Oyster had slid backwards. Fortunately, they have not! The oysters (raw and broiled) were fresh, flavorful, and worth the side trip down from Tallahassee. It had been over 2 years since our last visit and we... More

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