Lunch in Apalachicola/Mexico Bch. area

Beach Lover

Sep 23, '08 · 9:09 AM2,993

We're going to be there in a couple of weeks. I know there's many recommendations but I didn't write them down. Can you give me your favorites again?

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Admin

Sep 23, '08 · 9:38 AM#2

WindMark Beach - School Of Fish
St. Joe - Pepper's Mexican
Indian Pass - Indian Pass Raw Bar
Appalach - Tamara's, Papa Joe's, Owl Cafe, Avenue Sea

Beach Fanatic

Sep 23, '08 · 12:18 PM#3

Toucans in Mexico Beach I think

Beach Fanatic

Sep 23, '08 · 12:39 PM#4

If you like oysters, Boss Oyster on the river in Apalach:

http://www.apalachicolariverinn.com/boss.html

Edited Sep 23, '08 · 12:40 PM

Beach Fanatic

Sep 23, '08 · 2:00 PM#5

About Toucan's, I'm not sure what their current operating schedule would be:

http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/toucans_owner_charged/mbb7710318/

The owner of a Bay County restaurant faces federal drug and weapons charges.

According to documents filed in U.S. District Court Paul G. Francis, owner of Toucan?s Restaurant in Mexico Beach, is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

Beach Lover

Sep 23, '08 · 4:02 PM#6

For lunch I would do either Boss Oyster or Tamara's. For dinner I would go nowhere else but Avenue Sea and try the eight course tasting menu. The wife and I dined ther this past Friday and we are still talking about how great it was. For breakfast I would also recommend Avenue Sea. (The best biscuits & gravy I ever tasted!) There is also a cool little raw bar/ dive on St. george's called Eddie Teach's that is a must see.

Beach LoverAuthor

Sep 23, '08 · 4:31 PM#7

So many places

thanks for the recomendations

Beach Fanatic

Sep 23, '08 · 5:05 PM#8

Boss' is nothing more than a tourist trap, at least in the summer last time I was there. Mediocre food, slow to nonexistant service, and seagulls diving onto the food-covered empty tables on the deck.

Beach Lover

Sep 23, '08 · 5:50 PM#9

Brunch

The best place for brunch is Caroline's at the Appl. River Inn, best mimosa's in town. Also, for a beach afternoon, ride over to St. George Island and go to the Blue Parrot, great afternoon appetizers! Have a wonderful time in one of my favorite laid-back places! :drink2:

Beach Lover

Sep 24, '08 · 12:17 PM#10

The best place in Appalach is the main street restaurant on the corner by the only light in town. Better than Boss and less expensive. Boss is nothing special, just hype. Great oyster bar and the biggest Grouper sandwich Ive ever eaten. Try the fried mushrooms, they were unreal. They were sliced portabellas, yum.

Beach Comber

Sep 24, '08 · 1:46 PM#11

I second the 8 course tasting menu at Avenue Sea. It was fantastic! Elegant & laid back all at the same time. Also at the end of the night I took home an Appalch kitten with me! The Coombs House Inn rocks too.

Beach Crab

Oct 2, '08 · 6:04 AM#12

Toucans

http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/toucans_owner_may_lose_restaurant/

Toucan’s Owner May Lose Restaurant
09/26/08

Mexico Beach, Fla:
A Mexico Beach businessman stands to lose his restaurant, according to federal court documents.
Documents filed in US District Court say Paul G. Francis, owner of Toucan’s Restaurant in Mexico Beach, was arrested last week and charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
Documents filed Thursday say that Francis’s properties at 812 and 814 Highway 98 are subject to forfeiture. According to the Bay County Property Appraiser’s website, the 2007 value of the restaurant is $1.07 million, while Francis’s home is assessed at approximately $430,000.
Last week, local and state agencies assisted federal investigators with a search warrant at the properties.
Our calls to the US Attorney’s Office for further information were not returned.
Toucan’s remains open. Employees were not able to give any information about the future of the restaurant.

Beach Fanatic

Oct 3, '08 · 4:13 PM#13

The best place in Appalach is the main street restaurant on the corner by the only light in town. Better than Boss and less expensive. Boss is nothing special, just hype. Great oyster bar and the biggest Grouper sandwich Ive ever eaten. Try the fried mushrooms, they were unreal. They were sliced portabellas, yum.

I can't remember the name either but we love that place. We also like Pepper's mexican in St. Joe. We go at least once or twice a month. Skip Toucan's in Mexico Beach. We had lunch there a few months ago and everyone hated it, even the kids.