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    LuLu's Destin

    3.6 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    LULU'S DESTIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Live music

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    Kristina R.

    Super fun beachside restaurant. Honestly, you just have to get past the bugs/birds/mugginess because that's the price to pay for beachside. Once you're over that, it's wonderful. Food was great, drinks were super good, service was fast & friendly, even with a 12-top. They take food allergies VERY seriously and the manager came out to assure our friend her stuff would be cooked separate (she didn't ask for this, that's their standard practice which is very considerate). Beautiful beachy vibes with an outdoor bar near the water and tons of sand to play in.

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    Amelia Z.

    Excellent fresh fried chicken on my huge salad! Must try the gumbo- the know how to take a roux to brick; the way gumbo should be! Great view, chill relaxed vibe. excellent service.

    Lori N.

    Food was ok.. nothing to brag about. Allot of grease. Has a nice view of the bay. Service was good. But if you are going just for the food think twice e before going.

    David P.

    What a fun place. Live music with an open air restaurant. Food was reasonable but we were there for the Key Lime pie. It was wonderful. Staff was helpful and friendly. If you sit on the patio overlooking the bay, be prepared for the seagulls who will challenge you for your food. That view was a great way to end the day with desert.

    Justin T.

    On a recent family vacation to Destin, my family and I were looking for a nice dinner after a sunset boat ride. Little did we know everything closes a little early in Destin. So we just started driving down 98 and got on the trusty Yelp app. Usually I focus on ratings and this place had a mixed bag of reviews and ratings. Our options were limited so we decided to give it a try. This turned out to be one of those don't judge a book by it's cover kind of things. Driving up, the restaurant was a little hard to spot initially since its a little bit off the road behind a fancy boat dealership. There is parking right in front of the restaurant as well as overflow parking a little further out. This seemed to be a very popular spot as the lots were full and there were alot of people waiting for tables outside. This place is massive. Right when you walk in, you have the restaurant and bar off to the right, and a gift shop and arcade off to the left. We were told there would be a wait, but the time went by fast as we kept ourselves entertained shopping and playing in the arcade. Like mentioned before, this place is huge. There's a huge space "inside". I use quotes as its basically one big open air space. I imagine they can close it off when weather gets bad. They have a bar inside, as well as a big bar out on the beach area. They didn't ask what kind of seating we wanted, but we lucked out and got seated on the patio area which had big tables right on the beach. There was plenty of space for kiddos to run around in the sand. The moon was bright and made for a picturesque setting. They had live music playing which our whole family jammed out to. You can also ride up on your boats or jet skis and dock and enjoy the restaurant as well. Need henna, hair wraps, or glitter tattoos? They got that going as well! It's your typical tourist trap, but I ain't mad at it. I wish I could remember who took care of us that night, but she did an outstanding job from start to finish with our large group. We were famished and skipped appetizers and went straight to entrees. As expected in the area, the menu is mainly focused on seafood, but they also are known for their award winning burgers. I need to come back to check that out. We all went with seafood on this visit though. I love a good fried seafood platter and I saw they had a very unique item here. Their fish baskets use unicorn fish. Yes, it's a real fish! I got the Half & Half basket which came with the choice of two items out of unicorn fish, shrimp or oysters. You can get these grilled, blackened or fried. I went with fried and it came with fries, coleslaw, and hushpuppies. They have other side options, but those sides are a perfect match with fried food. The basket had a generous portion of everything and could have easily been shared. My leftovers lasted me a whole other full meal. I was nervous about this mystery fish, but it turned out to be very good. It's a white, firm, flaky fish thats perfect for frying. The fries were of the seasoned, battered variety and delicious. The coleslaw was a perfect, fresh bite while eating the fried food. Everyone in the fam loved their food too. You can't come to Florida and not have key lime pie, so I had to order some for the table. It was another item we all loved here. Overall, I'm glad I went against my usual judgement and tried this place out. Yes, it's a tourist trap, but it was a fun stop for us. I'd come back if in the area.

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    Nick F.

    On a beach trip we had a 16th birthday. We were traveling with a large party and called ahead to ask about accommodations. They told us best time to arrive as they could not do reservations. Almost 50 people seated together and the service was awesome, food great and scene was spectacular. Unfortunately did not grab many photos but the few I did were of the ambience. Great work Lulu!

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    Kelly B.

    The staff were the best...and the food absolutely delicious. By far, the best key lime pie I ha e ever had. This is a great place to bring your children. The is a small beach area for them while waiting for their meal. If ever in the area, we definitely be back.

    MIlton S.

    Lulu's has spectacular views and live music. They are extremely attentive to people with food allergies. They have a special allergy menu and a special allergy kitchen where the only prepare food for people with allergies. The manager takes the orders for people with food allergies, and the manager delivers your food to your table. Their attentiveness to people with food allergies is the best ever!

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    3 months ago

    Food was great. Loved the music. Service was right on. Love how it never feels crowded. View is spectacular!

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    3 months ago

    The food in excellent but the service is awful. We quit going a few years ago but decided to give it another try. Yep, awful service.

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    8 months ago

    Really Great food, location was good too, atmosphere was really good. at the time service was great in and out with no issues.

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    The food was good, our fish was a little overcooked but still good. Service was fine. The vibe is great there, on the water, fresh air.

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    8 months ago

    Tatter waiting 2.25 hours on a 1 hour wait we finally turned pager back in. Been there a few times in the past but went way down hill.

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    9 months ago

    Great food - great service- great view - great times! What's not to love? Shop while you wait.

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    1 year ago

    Great place for kids food ehhhh. I'll save you $40 and recommend not to get the crab claw app. All I'm gonna say.

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    This place had the best coconut shrimp I've ever had. The cost was very reasonable and the staff was so nice and knowledgeable.

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    Great food selection. Service was excellent and the view was worthwhile. We will be back

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    Ask the Community - LuLu's Destin

    Is there inside dining? Do they do take out?

    Yes

    Is there TVs?

    Yes at the bar I believe.

    This came up online as having a Seafood Buffett? If not, are there any in the Florida Panhandle?

    The times I've been there I've never seen any type of buffet.

    Are small dogs allowed ? What about lunch. He is very polite and sits quietly?

    Only for dinner

    Does LuLu's have a boat dock? Or do you just anchor and swim up?

    Anchor and swim up. Legendary marina is close by but I'm sure there is a charge.

    Can we come for cocktails and music?

    Hey there Lynn! Yes, we would love for your to come enjoy a cocktail and listen to music at LuLu's! We have live music every night starting at 5pm. You can check out the live music calendar here https://lulusfunfoodmusic.com/livemusic/

    Is there live music any day this week?

    We have live music nightly at 5pm!

    Will have live music ? What time will start tonight?

    We will have live music from 5pm-9pm. Tonight in Destin is Albert Simpson! A real treat!

    Does lulus offer a sunset setting?

    Yes partial view

    Does it get super crowded, what would be a reasonable time to get there during the week?

    Lunch is typically a slower time and would be perfect! Weekends are usually busier, than week days!

    Does lulus serve fresh local seafood?

    Yes and it is awesome!

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    Review Highlights - LuLu's Destin

    Kids can feed the fish, play in the sand, play bean bags, get henna tattoos & visit the arcade while you wait.

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