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Boss Oyster

123 Water Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320
850.653.9364
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Ranked #9 of 18 restaurants in Apalachicola
Price range: S$9 - S$28
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Denver, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The Boss just isn't the same. Been going there for a couple years. Each time its bigger, and the oysters more humdrum.

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Iowa
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46 reviews 46 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We have eaten at Boss Oyster on numerous occasions and always enjoy the food and the scenery right on the water. On this trip our waitress was extra nice and our food was perfect for a summer lunch in Apalachicola.

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See 6 more reviews by dockdog for Apalachicola
Kennesaw, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Some of the best oysters I've ever had in this area. Raw, baked and steamed are very reasonably priced, however, the oysters do get pricey when you start topping with crab/bacon/etc. The summer oyster beds just opened and everyone's oysters were huge and delicious! Also tried the oyster tacos which were tasty but nothing really special...cheese grits and red beans... More

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Orlando, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

This fun restaurant had great food with an amazing view right on the river. We are not picky people, so had nothing to complain about.

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Crane Hill, Alabama, United States
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30 reviews 30 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Ok, it's an Oyster house. We were disappointed that they were out of local oysters but what we has was well prepared, the oysters were just a little too big for my palate. I had boiled shrimp...very good. It's very very casual and lots of little kids.

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See 2 more reviews by Carol B for Apalachicola
Ravenel, South Carolina
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73 restaurant reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Stopped here to eat Oysters! They were very good but a bit pricey for other places we ate oyster on the half shell. We say out on the porch and had great views of the water and the oyster boats. I had my first "oyster tacos" which were good, but not sure I can get my head around oysters in... More

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Sevierville, Tennessee
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22 reviews 22 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Best time to arrive on a Sun eve is by 6 :00PM. Seated right away, right next to the water. Pretty view. Fun to watch fishermen come in with their catch. When we left a little over an hour later, there was a long line of people waiting to be seated. Warm, friendly waitress disappeared the second half of our... More

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Dearborn, Michigan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Quirky little restaurant with great seafood. Outdoor patio looks out onto the water and we usually eat there if the weather is nice. Some people object to the fact that the birds are able to fly in to the tables despite the fishing line strung out. Boss Oyster tries, but you can't stop nature. So it's one of those places... More

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St. Louis, MO
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Boss is fine but there are better places in town, that's for sure! I'm a big fan of raw oysters and the ones at Boss are awesome, but (yes, there's a but) the price is over $3 more per dozen than other places less than 1/4 mile away. We also tried the Key West oysters, corn fritters, red beans and... More

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Destin, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I read that this is one of the best Seafood places to eat in the South. It is! We had the seafood sandwich and it was awesome. More then enough food to feed two. I would recommend not to miss this one.

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