Owl Cafe Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Owl Cafe, a charming dining destination nestled in the heart of Apalachicola, FL. Known for its blend of historical allure and Southern hospitality, this cafe offers a diverse menu that celebrates local flavors. Begin your meal with exquisite local raw oysters and delightful crab cakes, paving the way for entrées like the celebrated shrimp and grits or the savory filet Oscar.

Vegetarians will find satisfaction too, with accommodating staff ready to customize dishes, such as delicious veggie tacos. Notably, the cafe boasts a unique item—a crowd favorite known as "Duck Fries", perfectly crafted with crispy edges and an irresistible topping.

Whether you prefer indoor tranquility or outdoor balcony seating, Owl Cafe promises a cozy atmosphere accentuated by live piano music. With attentive service and delicious cuisine, it’s an elevated culinary experience you won’t want to miss!

Handhelds

Chicken Salad Salad

US$24.00

Cobb Salad

US$16.00

Owl Cheeseburger

US$17.00

Southern Fried Po-Boy

US$22.00

Eugene's Tripletail Reuben

US$18.00

Owl's Famous Crab Dip

Blue Crab Cakes

US$24.00

Duck Fries

Fried Alligator Bites

US$21.00

Local Raw Oysters

Gumbo

Starters

Salads

Greek Salad

Fried Oyster Salad

Chicken Salad Salad

Cobb Salad

Fried Gulf Shrimp

US$22.00

Linguine Carbonara

US$26.00

Fish & Chips

US$26.00

Shrimp & Grits

US$26.00

Fried Oysters

US$30.00

Fish Tacos

US$17.00

Fresh Catch Of The Day

US$36.00

Chicken Marsala Pasta

US$28.00

Classic Mains

Kids Menu

Buttered Pasta

US$8.00

Side Of French Fries

Mediterranean

Chicken Salad Salad

Fried Oyster Salad

Greens

Entrees

Fresh Catch Of The Day

US$36.00

Chicken Marsala Pasta

US$28.00

Filet Oscar

US$48.00

Shrimp & Grits

US$26.00

Linguine Carbonara

US$26.00

14 Oz. Ribeye Steak

US$34.00

Owl Take The Omelet

US$14.00

Cinnamon French Toast

US$16.00

Steak Eggs Benedict

US$36.00

Crab Cakes Benedict

US$28.00

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich

US$16.00

Frittata Or Quiche Special Of The Day

Breakfast

Craft Cocktails

Apalach Spritz

US$12.00

Gentlemen's Tonic

US$12.00

Maple Walnut Old Fashioned

US$16.00

Owl Margarita

US$12.00

Princess Violette

US$12.00

Owl Cold Brew

US$12.00

Owl Cold Brew N/A

US$9.00

Bees Knees

Key Lime Dream

US$14.00

Owlspresso Martini

US$14.00

Pineapple Bliss

US$14.00

Pomegranate Cosmo

US$14.00

Coors Light

Guinness Draft

Budweiser

Michelob Ultra

Corona

Bud Light

US$6.00

Stella Artois

Stella N/A

Corona Light

Beer

Wine By The Glass

Abadia Albarino

US$12.00

Clean Slate Riesling

US$13.00

The Vincent Unoaked Chardonnay

US$14.00

Bravium Chardonnay

US$13.00

Alan Scott Sauvignon Blanc

US$12.00

Band De Louve Muscadet

US$12.00

Soffione Prosecco

US$11.00

Zenato Pinot Grigio

Mont Gravet Blanc Colombard

US$9.00

Argyle Brut Rose

US$15.00

Vietti Moscato D'asti

US$11.00

Henri Champliau Petrone Blanc De Blancs Brut

US$12.00

Ancient Peak Zinfandel

US$14.00

Hook And Ladder Pinot Noir

US$15.00

Laya Garnacha

US$11.00

Mont Gravet Gsm Blend

US$11.00

Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon

US$12.00

Zenato Alanero Rosso

US$12.00

Poliziano Montepulciano

US$12.00

Villa Rosa Barolo

US$15.00

Crab Cakes

US$15.00

House Wine

US$7.00

Happy Hour Specials

Pinot Noir

161 Lemelson, Willamette, Or '21

US$60.00

173 Averaen, Willamette, Or '22

US$55.00

150 Zd Wines, Carneros, Ca '19

US$99.00

155 Domaine De La Cote, Santa Rita Hills, Ca '12

154 Sea Smoke 'Ten', Santa Rita Hills, Ca '21

152 Sea Smoke 'Southing', Santa Rita Hills, Ca 21

31-33 Altamura, Napa, Ca

Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Blends

Sf Eight Years In The Desert, Red Blend, Napa, Ca '19

US$95.00

St Onx 'Reckoning' Paso Robles, Ca '17

6-8 Figgins Estate, Blend, Walla Walla, Wa '10 '11 '12

26 Dominus, Napa, Ca '12, '11

137 Robert Biale 'Royal Punisher' P. Sirah, Napa, Ca '16

143 Andis, Barbera, Armador, Ca '19

US$36.00

Merlot / Other Reds

Zinfandel

194 Ancient Peaks, Paso Robles, Ca '20

US$42.00

141 Klinker Brick Old Ghost, Lodi, Ca '20

US$75.00

140 Ghostblock, Napa, Ca '21

US$90.00

139 Michael David Winery 'Lust' Lodi, Ca '17

135 Pozzan 'Back Barn' Napa, '18

US$36.00

137 Painted Fields, Sierra Foothills, Ca '20

121 Mollydooker 'Gigglepot' Cabernet, '20

122 Mollydooker Two Left Feet' Shiraz/Cab/Merlot '20

US$99.00

St Mollydooker Velvet Glove' Shiraz '09

St Penfolds 'Grange' Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz '09

123 Torebreck Runrug', Shiraz-Viognier, Barossa,'10

Australia

Spain / South America

127 La Gapilla, Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero '17

US$99.00

134 Muga, Tempranillo, Rioja Reserva '19

US$75.00

St 1.5l Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing, Sta Rita Hills

St 1.5l Belle Glos 'Las Alturas' Pinot Noir, Slh '13

St 1.5l Charles Krug, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, '16

Large Format

New World Whites

237 Peju, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, '22

US$42.00

248 L'ecole, Old Vines Chenin Blanc, Yakima Valley, Wa 22

US$42.00

246 Pre'squille, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara '22

US$50.00

228 Salexis, Chardonnay, Napa Valley '13

US$90.00

226 Sea Smoke Chardonnay, Sta Rita Hills, '21

264 Averaen, Chardonnay, Williamette Valley, Or '21

US$60.00

204-207 Seasun, Chardonnay, Ca '22

US$46.00

201-203 Ex By Wrath, Unoaked Chardonnay, Monterey, Ca '20

US$39.00

233 Palmeyer, Chardonnay, Napa Valley '15

234 Jayson By Palmeyer, Chardonnay, Napa Valley '13

US$88.00

227 Catena Zapata 'White Bones' Chardonnay, Mendoza, Ar '10

Argentina

New Zealand

222/223 Allan Scott, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough '23

US$35.00

245 Pra 'Otto' Soave Classico, '21

US$43.00

239 Teanum 'Alta' Falanghina, Puglia '18

US$35.00

209-210 Vietti Moscato D' Asti '22

US$45.00

Italy

Spain

221 Bodegas Castillo De Monjardin, Unoaked Chardonnay, Navarra, '19

US$35.00

214 Abadia De San Campio, Albarino, Riax Baixas, '22

US$36.00

215-216 Clean Slate, Mosel, Riesling, '22

US$24.00

Germany

Sparkling Wine

Rack 1: Jules Loren 'Cuvee Reserve' Brut, Nv

US$35.00

257 Henri Champliau 'Petrone',Nv

US$45.00

255/256 Lucien Albrecht, Brut Rose, Alsace Nv

US$30.00

241/242 Argyle, Brut Rose, Oregon, '20

US$55.00

240 Soter, Brut Rose, Oregon '18

Rack 4: Veuve Clicquot, Brut Rose, Champagne 'Nv

Rack 5 Laurent Perrier, Brut Rose, Champagne 'Nv

Linguine

US$20.00

Penne Pomodoro

US$18.00

Crab Cakes

Gator Sausage Creole

US$18.00

Mediterranean Fresh Catch

US$36.00

Us Crab Dip

US$18.00

Crab Stuffed Shrimp

US$21.00

Duck Confit Fries

US$18.00

Fried Crab Claws

US$18.00

Fire & Ice

US$12.00

Double Espresso Martini

US$12.00

Papa's Old Fashioned

US$14.00

219-220 Mirabeau, Rose, Provence '22

US$35.00

211-212 Bande De Louve 'Gang Of Wolves', Muscadet, Sevre Et Maine, Loire '20

US$40.00

253/254 Hippolyte Reverdy, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre '22

US$65.00

249 Ch. Coupe De Roses Rose, Minervois '22

US$45.00

259/260 Saint-Cosme, Micro-Cosme, Sauvignon/Viognier, Rhone '22

US$30.00

208 Chateau Mercier 'Graines Blaches' Cotes De Borg '19

US$35.00

231 Charles Bove, Chenin Blanc, Vouvray '19

US$63.00

250/251 Hubert Brochard, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre '22

224 Xavier Monnot Meursault 'Les Chevalieres', Burgundy, France '18

Others