GIBSON INN – American
Inside the Gibson Inn on Avenue C, the Franklin Cafe and its adjoining Parlor Bar open onto Apalachicola's waterfront downtown and serve the public, not just hotel guests. The kitchen leans on the Gulf, building seasonal menus around the coast's fresh seafood. A handsome room in which to eat seafood a few blocks from where it lands.
51 AVE C, APALACHICOLA, FL, 32320 850-653-2191 https://www.gibsoninn.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at GIBSON INN
Dairy-Free at GIBSON INN
GIBSON INN in Apalachicola has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Southern Style Coleslaw and Seasoned French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at GIBSON INN
GIBSON INN in Apalachicola has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Southern Style Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at GIBSON INN
GIBSON INN in Apalachicola has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bagel & Lox, Crab Cakes and Seasonal Fruit Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at GIBSON INN
GIBSON INN in Apalachicola has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab Cakes and The Wedge. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at GIBSON INN
GIBSON INN in Apalachicola has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seasoned French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at GIBSON INN
GIBSON INN in Apalachicola has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Southern Style Coleslaw and Seasoned French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at GIBSON INN
GIBSON INN in Apalachicola has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned French Fries and Gibson Breeze. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at GIBSON INN
GIBSON INN in Apalachicola has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Fruit Plate, Pimento Cheese Spread and Southern Style Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at GIBSON INN
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Wedge | 3.4 g | 37.4 g |
| Classic Caesar | 61.1 g | 36.1 g |
| Breakfast Wrap | 19.5 g | 34.6 g |
| Cobb Salad | 43.9 g | 28.2 g |
| Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles | 192.9 g | 19 g |
| Fried Okra | 6.4 g | 15.9 g |
| Crab Cakes | 0.4 g | 15.2 g |
| Key Lime Pie | 110.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Cheese Grits | 5.7 g | 11.9 g |
| Coke Products | 38.1 g | 10.8 g |
| Bagel & Lox | 38.5 g | 10.7 g |
| Bread Pudding | 74.6 g | 10.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast Mains
- Biscuits & Gravy with Eggs - $17: Two Buttermilk Biscuits, Classic Sausage Gravy, Two Eggs Your Way Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Franklin Classic Breakfast - $17: Two Eggs Your Way, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes or Stone Ground Organic Grits, Applewood Smoked Bacon or Sausage, Toast, Biscuit or GF Bread Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bagel & Lox - $19: Premium Smoked Salmon, Everything Bagel, Tupelo Honey Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Capers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Seasonal Fruit Plate - $16: Greek Yogurt, Granola Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Southern Fried Chicken & Waffles - $15: Belgium waffle, chicken tenders, honey butter, warm maple syrup Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Wrap - $17: One Fried Scrambled, Bacon or Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Flour, Spinach or GF Wrap, Rosemary Potatoes, or Stone Ground Grits Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Build Your Own Omelet (3 Eggs) - $17: Choice of Veggies (Peppers, Onion, Spinach, Tomato, Mushrooms), Protein (Ham, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage), and Cheese (Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, Goat). Served with Rosemary Potatoes or Stone Ground Grits Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers & Starters
- Pimento Cheese Spread - $18: Toasted garlic bread points, green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $26: Baby Arugula, Creole Tomato Vinaigrette, Rémoulade Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Southern Style Nashville Chicken - $18: Crispy fried chicken, house-made Nashville Rub, Hot honey, green onions
- Fried Okra - $8: House made Peppered Ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Fried Pickles - $12: Golden-battered dill pickles, ranch dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mozzarella Cheese Curds - $12: Marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Oysters & Raw Bar
- Raw Local Oysters (1/2 Dozen) - $16: Horseradish, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon Wedges Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Raw Local Oysters (Dozen) - $30: Horseradish, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon Wedges Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters (1/2 Dozen) - $16: Remoulade Sauce, Pickled Onions, Lemon Wedges Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rockefeller (1/2 Dozen) - $17: Spinach, Bacon Bits, Parmesan Cheese, Bread Crumbs, House Seasoning Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bloody Rita Oyster Shooter - $14: Freshly shucked oyster, chilled blanco tequila, lime juice, spicy bloody mary mix Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Classic Oyster Shooter - $14: Freshly shucked oyster, cocktail sauce, house vodka Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- The Wedge - $14: Applewood Smoked Bacon, Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Diced Red Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese Dressing, Balsamic Glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar - $15: Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $18: Mixed Greens, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Heirloom Tomatoes, Hard Boiled Eggs, Brown Derby Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fried Shrimp Platter - $18: 1/2 lb Fried Shrimp, House Made Fried Potatoes, Slaw, Cocktail Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $18: Angel hair pasta, spinach, artichokes, heirloom tomatoes, creamy caper lemon sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi - $32: Lentils, whipped potatoes, toasted pine nut Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi - $27: Shrimp, white wine lemon juice, parmesan cheese, parsley Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp and Grits - $35: Blackened shrimp, onion, pepper, andouille, gouda grits Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tenderloin - $46: Whipped potato, creamed spinach Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner
- 14 oz Ribeye - $52: Pomme frites, choice of sauce (bearnaise, au poivre, bordelaise, cafe de paris butter, or chimichurri) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
Handhelds
- Franklin Burger - $16: 7 oz Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Franklin Cheeseburger - $17: 7 oz Grilled USDA Prime Beef, Choice of Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Toasted Brioche Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Seafood Po’Boy - $20: Choice of Gulf Shrimp or Oysters, Toasted French Bread, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Rémoulade Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos (3) - $18: Flour or Corn Tortillas, Pickled Slaw, Mango Habanero Aioli, Mango Pico de Gallo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Seasoned French Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Style Coleslaw - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Succotash - $6: Lima Beans, Corn, Tomato, Okra, Crunchy Smoked Bacon, Fresh Basil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Grits - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Key Lime Pie - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Bread Pudding - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cheesecake - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Coke Products - $3
- Coffee - $3: Regular or decaffeinated
- Gibson Breeze - $16: Coconut, Mango, & Spice Rum, Orange & Pineapple Juice, Grenadine Float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Apalach IPA - $7 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about GIBSON INN
- Is GIBSON INN dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. GIBSON INN has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Southern Style Coleslaw and Seasoned French Fries.
- What can I eat at GIBSON INN on a dairy-free diet?
- Southern Style Coleslaw and Seasoned French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does GIBSON INN have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seasoned French Fries and Gibson Breeze.
- Is GIBSON INN gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at GIBSON INN?
- The Wedge, at roughly 37.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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