Boss Oyster, and the conjoined River Inn and Caroline’s restaurant were long-time favorites in Apalachicola, Florida. Hurricanes and the Pandemic shut them down. Click here to read their story in my earlier post. 

In late February 2022, I was able to go inside what was once a favorite watering hole in Apalach, Boss Oyster. 

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The old sign, done as a detailed painting.

 

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A lot of the outdoor water-facing areas are in very bad shape
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The old Frog Level bar

 

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Actually a picture of… a frog (the bar’s namesake?)

 

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Food pickup area

 

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Looking out from the kitchen

 

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Another view looking into the kitchen

 

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Wall art

 

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Once a door?
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Looking at you!

 

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Door framed by a window
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Best seat in the place

 

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Do NOT go through this door!

Click here to go to my gallery and see full-size high-def images of this abandoned place.

Coming soon: Inside the River View inn and Caroline’s

February 2022

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