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Boss Oyster

123 Water Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320
850.653.9364
Ranked #9 of 14 restaurants in Apalachicola
4.0 of 5 stars 192 Reviews
Price range: $7 - $22
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
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Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
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Gainesville, Florida, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

The food was fantastic and very affordable! Oysters are to die for. We tried other places in the area but Boss oyster is by far the best casual dining in the area.

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Monroe, Georgia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

we have been here before and had the raw oysters....SO good. This time we ordered half dozen steamed sage with butter and a half dozen steamed thai chili, lime and butter....SO good. The blue crab cake was huge and all crab, the scallops were lightly breaded and good, the french fries were so good and large whole fries, the cole... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012 via mobile

Very nice restaurant. It's pricy compared to the other restaurants in town. But the oysters were very good. We only had a dozen of raw oysters and beer. The beers were cold. A dozen of raw oysters were $11 for a dozen. The place is very clean, a great view & friendly servers. You can either sit inside or outside.... More

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fort walton beach, fl
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Oysters, oysters, oysters! And the biggest seafood po-boy I've ever seen. Oysters(!), shrimp, scallops and grouper on a big loaf of french bread. Didn't order it this time, but DEFINITELY next time. "Calling Man VS. Food, are you there?"

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Siesta Key, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Wonderful oysters and shrimp, casual and easy, great for anyone

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Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Great oysters, great view, good value. Right at the bay.

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Wisconsin
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

We ate at Boss Oyster for both lunch and dinner while visiting Apalachicola. The view is very nice-right on the ICW with some boating action to watch and the pelicans are fun to see! The service was prompt and friendly. We had oysters, shrimp and grits, soft shelled crab, and grouper and it was all good. Not great but good... More

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Michigan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Waterfront dining with oysters prepared many many many different ways.

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Seagrove Beach Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Seafood dive on the water--- EXTENSIVE menu, don't expect anything fancy but the food is good and the beer is cold. GREAT oysters and a sandwich called the Journey which is crazy good as well.

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Marianna, Florida, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Very friendly bartender,and the bar looked authentically old!

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