NORTHERN FLORIDA (Amazing America) — Bathed in the sun and nurtured by nature are three unforgettable gems: Florida’s Forgotten Coast in Franklin County, Wakulla County, and Gulf County.
Each of them is teeming with must-stop spots for those who want to experience the charm of “Old Florida,” seasoned with down-home hospitality and flavor.
Come along on a three-day foodie adventure with Amazing America’s Katherine Page in this episode of Dine In: Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Here are Katherine’s Dine-In stops, so you can start planning your own foodie adventure.
1. The Station Raw Bar, 53 Market St., Apalachicola, FL 32320, (850) 653-8237, thestationrawbar.com
The family-owned Station Raw Bar is housed in a converted vintage gas station, which was also owned by the Pendleton family. (Amazing America)
2. Paddy’s Raw Bar, 240 Third St. E, St. George Island, FL 32328, (850) 927-2299, paddysrawbar.net
Paddy’s Raw Bar on St. George Island is an island favorite famous for its no-frills seafood and drink menu. (Amazing America)
3. Lynn’s Quality Oysters, 402 U.S. Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL 32328, (850) 670-8796, lynnsqualityoysters.com
Eastpoint is considered the heart of Florida’s oyster industry, and Lynn’s is right in the middle of it. (Amazing America)
4. The Lodge at Wakulla Springs, 550 Wakulla Park Drive, Crawfordville, FL 32327, (850) 759-0105, thelodgeatwakullasprings.com
Built in 1937, it’s one of the last grand lodges of its kind and sits inside Wakulla Springs State Park. (Amazing America)
5. Myra Jean’s Restaurant, 2669 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327, (850) 926-7530, myrajeansrestaurant.com
Myra Jean’s Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor in Crawfordville is known for generous portions that keep locals coming back again and again. (Amazing America)
6. Riverside Cafe, 69 Riverside Drive, St. Marks, FL 32355, (850) 925-5668, riverside-cafe.placejoys.com
Riverside Cafe in St. Marks, which is one of Florida’s oldest settlements, offers quite a dockside experience. (Amazing America)
7. Dagwood’s Delicatessen & Catering, 112 Reid Ave., Port St. Joe, FL 32456, (850) 899-9060, Dagwood’s on Facebook
Dagwood’s Delicatessen & Catering is located in Port St. Joe in Gulf County, Florida. It is known for stacked, oversized sandwiches that live up to the “Dagwood” name. (Amazing America)
8. Quatro Locos Tacos and Cantina, 301 Monument Ave., Port St. Joe, FL 32456, (850) 899-9014, quatrolocos.com
Quatro Locos Tacos and Cantina brings the flavors of Mexico City to the Gulf Coast. (Amazing America)
9. Skully’s Low Country Boil, 5544 Cape San Blas Road, Port St. Joe, FL, (850) 247-3077, Skully’s on Facebook
Katherine Page gets ready for a taste of Skully’s Low Country Boil. (Amazing America)
*Dine-In is sponsored: Florida’s Forgotten Coast, Wakulla County, and Gulf County
Stay tuned for more Dine In adventures and Amazing Itineraries along Florida’s Northern Gulf Coast.
If you know a place where the locals gather and connect, we’d love to hear about it. Send a DM to @amazingamericatv on Instagram!
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