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    Lola by Chef Tom

    3.8 (221 reviews)
    Closed • 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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    LOLA BY CHEF TOM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Calamari
    Brooke H.

    This is one of the more casual spots in Rosemary Beach which is refreshing. Italian themed with lots of standard dishes. The calamari and goat cheese dip are HUGE and enough to feed at least 4 people, honestly more. They both were good! The goat cheese dip was lacking flavor and came with basically garlic bread. Simple appetizer, nothing crazy. The service was quick and our waiter was friendly. If you're looking for a casual spot in the downtown Rosemary area I'd recommend!

    Chicken Parm
    Chad M.

    Good little spot to eat. I'll note, I may have been there in the midst of a format change, as it was open on an evening it was supposed to be closed and had table service. Seemed to be going well. Drinks were solid, and the food was enjoyable. Some nice looking pizzas and and some fairly typical (and I say that in a good way) Italian dishes like chicken parm (which I rather enjoyed). Pleasant overall atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. I'd be happy to pop back in when I'm back in the area.

    Hot honey pepperoni pizza  so good! Loved the crust!

    We've ate at Lola's every summer for the past several Years now. There were some additions to the menu as well as the front. From the moment you walk in the door, the experience has been elevated by a hostess stand with the friendliest ladies. When I commented that the restaurant had been given a facelift since our last visit in July of last summer, the girls proceeded to lmk how excited they were ab the cosmetic changes and the menu additions. They recommended the lobster Mac n cheese, the hot honey pepperoni pizza and a couple of other dishes... we tried the two mentioned above and were blown away by both: 10/10 for both dishes. My husband practically li led the Mac n cheese dish clean and I loved the pizza. We sat at the bar bc the wait was 30 mins... that's my only hag up, there were at least 5 empty tables inside and outside. But we don't mind sitting at the bar so it was alll good. The bar staff were fun, helpful and efficient. Shay made my hubby a drink he hasn't had since we were in Jamaica 4 years ago and he loved it. Overall, love the additions, the look, the food and the service and will def come back. Sidenotw, my 3 teenagers also ordering their Donna from Lola's last night to go. They had the chicken parm, spaghetti and Alfredo... they also cleaned there plates. They loved all 3 dishes! Thanks Lola's!!

    Fettuccini Alfredo and chicken piccata right
    Michael C.

    Had dinner here, very nice space. Started off with our young but talented waiter Andrew, competent, great service, and enjoyable. I had the Arugula salad, thought it was a little dry at first but was actually perfect the only small complaint was the croutons looked and tasted store bought. Next had the chicken piccata two huge breast with a very lemony white wine sauce along with fettuccini Alfredo, which was okay but lacked a bit of flavor for my palate. All in all an enjoyable dinner!

    Shrimp Scampi w garlic bread
    Justin S.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants! Every time we visit Rosemary Beach, this place is on our list! Fun environment. Always busy, staff are friendly and the menu is great! Anything from pastas, to pizzas and great fish! Menu prices are very reasonable. We've been here several times and have ordered pizza, different types of pastas and we've also had their fish specials. The shrimp scampi is my favorite here! One of the best I've had! We will be coming back!

    Grits and avocado toast with poached egg! Yum!
    Maria T.

    Great place to eat right on the main "boardwalk "! This spot in The Village was a welcome respite while I tried to find my condo rental! The kind staff here helped me locate the building, it's like a labyrinth there, but once you get your bearings, you'll love all the restaurants and shops along the front and back of the community! Lola's was just what I needed! A hearty, delicious, hot breakfast of creamy grits, avocado toast with poached eggs! (I opted not to have the salmon which was on the menu)! They didn't have hot tea, only coffee, but I brought my tea bags and was graciously served hot water. I'd love it if they offered a tea selection!! I sat outside on the covered patio and enjoyed watching the passersby. Inside was cozy and dim, and the restroom was well kept. I found the prices were reasonable and I'd definitely come back to Lola's for the food, the atmosphere and the friendly people!

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    Great spot in Rosemary Beach! Food was delicious, service was also very good. It's in Rosemary Beach so expect to pay those prices.

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    We dined here on Christmas Eve and had great service and delicious food! Highly recommend the lasagna and red snapper special.

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    Everything Chef Tom does is delicious! Big fans of both locations. Staff is friendly, food is top quality.

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    There isn't a set dinner time. Lola's is open from 11 AM - 10 PM and except for weekend brunch, the menu doesn't change. Happy Hour is from 3-5, so I guess you could say dinner "starts" at 5:00, but it is open earlier and they serve the same… 

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    Amici 30A is located in a charming shopping center that often features live music and a grassy area…read morewhere families can sit to eat, play, listen to music, etc. Tonight we had the chicken parmigiana and calamari as an appetizer off of the small plates menu. The calamari was great! It featured banana peppers and a spicy dipping sauce. I enjoyed the crunch and texture of the calamari and would definitely recommend it. The chicken parmigiana was ok. It was like any chicken parm I've ever had but also lacked seasoning. It could've used some salt, pepper, garlic, etc. Overall we had a great dining experience. There was no wait. Service was quick and friendly. We also enjoyed sitting outside and enjoying the atmosphere. I think many of the bad reviews come from visitors that expect fast, curated, and cheap dining experiences. I think more grace should be given for local restaurants during peak seasons. We will be back and hopefully will get to enjoy the happy hour in the future!

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    We really enjoyed our experience at Farm & Fire in Santa Rosa Beach. We were seated in the bar area…read more- the atmosphere was very lively and we had a beautiful view out the window onto the bay. Service was just a little slow at first, but once things got rolling, our server was attentive and took good care of us. We ordered a couple of sushi dishes along with the Smoked Chicken & Prosciutto, and everything was delicious. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. Overall, it was a very enjoyable meal and a place we would definitely go back to again.

    BLUF: Nice restaurant with an eclectic menu of sushi, pizza and American fare and lovely views of…read morethe bay. Outside boat bar overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay too. We went to Farm & Fire looking for quality food and we found it there along with bay views and great service. My table had salad, steaks, wagyu burgers and crab and artichoke dip. All were quality choices. We were seated in the inside bar area which was nice from the standpoint of having views of the Choctawhatchee Bay. There is also an indoor dining room with table clothes that feels a bit more refined. In addition to watching the bay, we were also able to do a little people watching. The crowd at the outdoor picnic tables enjoying drinks on the edge of the bay also seemed to be having a good time. Our server was awesome. She said it was her second day but I assumed she was a seasoned server for Farm & Fire. She was friendly and attentive and great with all of our questions. She had clearly studied the menu and knew the restaurant. The building has lots of different levels/elevations and stairs. Additionally, a majority of the parking is across the street. For that reason, I wouldn't take someone with limited mobility there but I enjoyed it and I would return.

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    5 Stars for service, food and ambiance. Excellent veal piccata. Very generous portions for a very…read morereasonable price. Authentic wood fired pizza with a perfect light and crispy crust. I ordered a Manhattan light on the vermouth and it arrived perfectly made Our server was wonderfully attentive but not goofy friendly - reserved but approachable. I highly recommend this restaurant. Excellent fare. Too drawer service and reasonably priced

    I really wanted to love this place, the atmosphere is lovely and the presentation is absolutely on…read morepoint. The food looks incredible... and then you taste it. The chicken Alfredo was the biggest letdown. The noodles themselves were fantastic, perfectly cooked and clearly fresh, but the sauce tasted like something straight out of a jar. Creamy, yes, but flat and lacking that rich, house-made flavor you expect when you're paying restaurant prices. The chicken was fine, not bad, just nothing memorable. The baked pasta (lasagna) dish had that dramatic cheese pull, which is always fun, but again, flavor-wise it was just okay. Not bad, not great, just... there. Overall, nothing tasted awful, but nothing wowed me either. For the price point, I expected more depth, more seasoning, more something. If this were cheaper, I'd probably shrug it off and come back, but as it stands, it didn't feel worth the cost. Pretty food, decent pasta, underwhelming flavor, and overpriced for what you get.

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