Michael B.
10/10/2024
Hungry and looking for breakfast in Apalachicola we decided to stop by the Gibson Inn to have breakfast at their restaurant; The Franklin Cafe. Service was great. We were seated by the hostess as...
The Franklin Café
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51 Avenue C
Apalachicola, FL 32320
History
Led by Executive Chef Ken Lumpkin, The Franklin spotlights local seafood and farmers, reimagining familiar favorites by fusing Japanese, French and Southern cuisines. The menu offers delicious food and unexpected but incredibly pleasing flavor combinations, unlike any other restaurant along the Forgotten Coast. Our name is a tribute to the Gibson Inn's rich history--the hotel's original restaurant was called The Franklin Cafe when it was first opened in 1907.
Specialties
Led by Executive Chef Ken Lumpkin, The Franklin spotlights local seafood and farmers, reimagining familiar favorites by fusing Japanese, French and Southern cuisines. The menu offers delicious food and unexpected but incredibly pleasing flavor combinations, unlike any other restaurant along the Forgotten Coast.
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Reviews
3.596 reviews
Thomas B.
8/29/2025
Brown lettuce n mushy oysters..how hard is it to get green lettuce n fry oysters...this is sad when a waitress thinks this is ok to serve!
Kate C.
5/25/2024
Closed out the Apalachicola weekend with Brunch at the Franklin Cafe inside the Gibson Inn hotel and it was a lovely experience. First - the coffee was pretty delicious. Always important to me....
Lynette S.
9/2/2024
Great service here!! After receiving lackluster service at another establishment, we stopped at the Parlor Bar and were very happy to be received with a great attitude and service!! We only...
Stephen E S.
7/28/2025
First, this is a terrible restaurant. Service sucks as the wait staff saw fit to take of themselves rather than serve us lunch in a room of empty tables. Yes, we were the only ones there, it...
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