Raw oysters SOWAL

ok....so maybe I'll skip it.

I don't recommend skipping it. I just ended up needing a lot of words to convice you it wasn't charming. :roll:

I don't recommend skipping it. I just ended up needing a lot of words to convice you it wasn't charming. :roll:

heh
That not-so-charming attitude described by Kurt is still to be found at various other places around the PSJ area.
Destindreamin, I will try IPRB and report back. After a year of being out of business, by this time they might well appreciate getting a few customers. ;-)

heh
That not-so-charming attitude described by Kurt is still to be found at various other places around the PSJ area.
Destindreamin, I will try IPRB and report back. After a year of being out of business, by this time they might well appreciate getting a few customers. ;-)

Now I'm confused. They are open now or not yet?

Those folks made the "soup nazi" on Seinfeld appear friendly. However, for those oysters - it was worth having to follow their rules.

Know what you want before it's time to order
Don't arrive at the restaurant closer to 30 - 45 minutes before closing time
Don't ask for anything special

Well, come to think of it, those are pretty good guidelines.

heh
That not-so-charming attitude described by Kurt is still to be found at various other places around the PSJ area.
Destindreamin, I will try IPRB and report back. After a year of being out of business, by this time they might well appreciate getting a few customers. ;-)

Please do!

ok....so maybe I'll skip it.

once we went to the raw bar and they told us they were getting ready to close (it was early evening). the locals told us that they were just trying to get rid of tourists - they stay open pretty late for local partying.

but the oyster-nazi place is a great spot. really! just very remote and settled into their own ways.

Now I'm confused. They are open now or not yet?

Kurt
Their website says "mid-July."
So hopefully they open very soon.
I'll keep you posted--maybe I'll check them out tomorrow.

Okay, I stopped by the Indian Pass Raw Bar today.
They were absolutely charming!
I'm not kidding, they really were nice, but then Dennis took them out of the business a year ago this week so they are probably excited and happy to be back.
They will, if everything goes okay, be officially open for business this Friday the 14th, at noon. Their hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 9.
Eat in or take out.
Oysters by the bag or dozen, raw, steamed or baked, plus shrimp, burgers and hot dogs and a few other things. Beer/wine/pop. Key lime pie, too.
The place looks very nice, certainly not super fancy but obviously not as rustic as it once was.
So any SoWallers who venture out this way on a nice day trip, give 'em a try.
Email me first and I will meet you for a beer. ;-)

I'm ready to come over when I get the green light from you on the doors being open. I guess a year's vacation will do wonders for a body.

I am waiting for the first month with an R. Seriously, I will be there in September.

Okay, I stopped by the Indian Pass Raw Bar today.
They were absolutely charming!
I'm not kidding, they really were nice, but then Dennis took them out of the business a year ago this week so they are probably excited and happy to be back.
They will, if everything goes okay, be officially open for business this Friday the 14th, at noon. Their hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 9.
Eat in or take out.
Oysters by the bag or dozen, raw, steamed or baked, plus shrimp, burgers and hot dogs and a few other things. Beer/wine/pop. Key lime pie, too.
The place looks very nice, certainly not super fancy but obviously not as rustic as it once was.
So any SoWallers who venture out this way on a nice day trip, give 'em a try.
Email me first and I will meet you for a beer. ;-)

For a beer with you, and a charming little place to eat, I'd make a day trip! ;-)

Okay
Just returned from IPRB.
It was nuts. Packed.
We ordered oysters raw, steamed and baked. They were delicious.
The garlic bread was so-so, key lime pie pretty good.
Service was on the sketchy side but it was their first night back and they were hit hard. Fortunately the drinks are still self-serve in the cooler against the wall. Also, the honor system continues. Keep track of what you ingest, and then tell the cashier.
I hope to go to IPRB a lot during the off-season.
But I will still happily meet any SoWallers who come out this way. ;-)

:clap_1: I'll pm ya when we get close to our trip!

Thanks for the updater. ;-)

Have you been scalloping?

Have you been scalloping?

Swimming every day, but no scalloping. And I am still stepping over crabs to get into the water!
Forgot to mention: they were having some problems with the AC at the Raw Bar. So that aspect of the IPRB was still a bit rustic, I s'pose. But I am sure they will soon get all the kinks worked out. The oysters tasted really good.

yes, we'll come and check out the oysters soon. can't wait. would like to do some scalloping while we're there...

yes, we'll come and check out the oysters soon. can't wait. would like to do some scalloping while we're there...

Just watch out for the Hammerhead Sharks.

Just watch out for the Hammerhead Sharks.

In knee deep water??? Xplain please sir.

Is there anyplace in SOWAL where you can get good raw oysters now that Hurricanes is gone? Smiley J said Captain's Table in Panama City (where is that SJ?), but anywhere closer? What about that place in Freeport (Fannin's?) where 331 and 20 meet

FYI..we went to Snapperheads on Friday night and had the best, coldest raw oysters for..drum roll please.... $5 a dozen! You just can't beat that and the heinnies were special priced as well..what a combo!! :clap_1:

FYI..we went to Snapperheads on Friday night and had the best, coldest raw oysters for..drum roll please.... $5 a dozen! You just can't beat that and the heinnies were special priced as well..what a combo!! :clap_1:

Just had 2 dozen at Snapperheads. The waitress plead ignorance, but I strongly suspect the oysters were from Louisiana and not Appalachicola (mrs skunk agrees). They were wonderful though. $5 a dozen is a great deal for these plump creamy oysters yall :clap_1: Tuna dip was killer too

oysters at bogeys in defuniak springs....................... topped with caviar and horseradish sourcream sauce.............. FABULOUS. appalachicola oysters are the best in the world....from a personal standpoint anyway., especially is you harvest them yourself. : )
or you can try out the raw bar itself............................
if you go out be sure to tell jimmy mac and mr gator I said hello...........they can be a little harsh at times but thats because there are so many tourists coming in the territory. Be sure to get your own drinks from the cooler as they wont get them for you!!!! luckily for all the last storm forced them to remodel........ cant wait to see the new look!!!

tis outlaw land still, so be on your best behavior!!

if you want good oysters, just go to the back of the ricker's truck...;-)

if you want good oysters, just go to the back of the ricker's truck...;-)

Thanks for the tip. I hear he also has ice cold Miller Lite. Should I bring my own oyster knife and rag?

if you want him to share tis a good idea.......... I know i carry my own oyster knife........ not that im willing to actually shuck my own oysters.( thats a mans job!)