So after driving an extra 90 minutes to experience the glory of the Appalachicola oyster. I have mixed reviews.
Was fired up all day to try Boss Oyster. Actually made it down here in under 11 hours. Upon checking in my hotel chatted up with the clerk. Asked her what she thought of the best local oysters.
She said Boss had gone way downhill, that she had heard many complaints, and that they were even importing their oysters obviously a concerning statement.
The place she recommended was Papa Joe's, not very far from Boss. So being a scientist with a curious mind, of course I had to try both.
Papa Joe's were the best oysters I've ever had in my life. Big, meaty, salty. Service was great. Doesn't overlook the water, but the place to go if you're serious about oysters.
Boss has a great setup, nice back porch. Service was slow, oysters were subpar. Nothing like ones from Papa joe...kind of what you'd get in kentucky. Even tried some of their chargrilled...drago's is laughing all the way from Nola.
So next time you're in Appalachicola, I'd recommend papa Joe's.
4am fishing will be here soon. Come on monster bass.