Apalachicola is the kind of Florida town that used to exist everywhere and now barely exists anywhere, brick-paved streets, Victorian buildings, working fishing boats still bringing fresh catches to the docks every morning. The oysters from Apalachicola Bay have been famous since before the Civil War, and Up The Creek is one of the best places on earth to eat them. Perched right at the mouth of Scipio Creek on the Apalachicola River at 313 Water Street, the raw bar is semi-self-service casual with covered and open-air decks and views of the river that don’t quit. Order raw Apalachicola oysters if the season is right, or the Parmesan-baked version if you want something spectacular. The blackened scallops are also exceptional. Featured on Emeril’s Florida. The Beach Bar Bum considers this required eating on any Forgotten Coast road trip.
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