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    LuLu's Destin

    3.6 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    LULU'S DESTIN ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Faith Snow ..

    A little bit disappointed about the presentation of my takeout. I get that it's just takeout and it's not gonna look as nice as eating in the restaurant, but the portion size was just very small for the price only four pieces of shrimp in the bowl and it wasn't even put into a bowl. It kinda looked like the cooks leftovers that they just finished eating. Didn't taste too bad though I just wanted more food. Yea just don't expect much for takeout

    Sarah B.

    I'm really sad I chose this as one seafood stops. I was really excited. The place is beautiful outside and when you step in it's just inviting. We were seated as soon as we got there but I noticed shortly it reminded me of a beachy Cracker Barrel. Our server was so slow literally dragging as if he didn't care whether he got fired or kept the job, this is at 2pm. It took 15 minutes to get a water. And after getting a bottle of water and asking for a cup of ice it took another 20 minutes and we ended up having to ask someone else. We ordered the dinner for 2. The fish was good. The fries were like long John silvers . The crab claws were so sad and flavorless but I hadn't eaten all day and forced myself to eat some. The hush puppies were old, the fried oysters also old and sad. The Cole slaw was okay but flavorless and my jet ski killer was an icy -the alcohol pretty much. After being asked how it was we told him bad. The manager came and nicely took it off the bill. We were stared down the whole way out by the waiter which was awkward and I ended up getting sick right after we left and had really bad heartburn. This was the only meal I had all day specifically because I wanted to eat to eat the best thing. Honestly I bet it's great going down listening to live music and having a drink but as far as eating yikes. The little store inside was cute. And most of the arcade games were down.

    Relaxing with a cocktail, beautiful view, breeze off the water...life is perfect!

    Great conversation with bartender at outside tiki bar, great cocktails, boiled shrimp, fried green tomatoes and best key lime pie! Beautiful view of the bridge, sitting in the shade with the breeze blowing...life couldn't have been better than our visit to LuLu's!! Just a perfect afternoon!!!

    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.

    Just a piece of the drink menu - plenty to choose from!
    B F.

    Fun place accessible by land & water. Things to entertain the kids & adults. Perfect for a solo meal or large group. Open air covered dining or outdoor, 2 bar areas with full menu service. We stopped for happy hour but found out it is not offered during the summer. Had the fried green tomatoes & gulf style gumbo- both excellent!

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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.

    2 hour wait time. Not much to choose from though on the menu. Good atmosphere for the wait time, though

    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.

    Ready to eat!

    Incredible food. The NOLA grits meal was fantastic. Amazing peel and eat shrimp. Fish was perfect, tacos got devoured! The service was spotty. A bit slow with delivering drink refills and cashing out took too long. The ambiance is excellent, right on the beach/water.

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    Food is ok, service needs improvement, took too long to get our food! ambiance great for children. Not coming back

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    Very neat atmosphere and great service food was good but came out lukewarm warm at best. For the cost food needed to be more on point.

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    The service was amazing and so was the food! This is a great spot for families and couples.

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    Maya with the amazing curls was awesome, loved her honesty and vibe! Food was great and loved the view! :)

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    The view was beautiful. The service was okay (not great). The beer was cold and the food was good. We enjoyed it.

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    Good food with good service and a great atmosphere! Get the queso, you won't regret it.

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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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    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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    We stopped into Capt Dave's on the Gulf while we were in Destin and had such a great experience,…read moreeven just spending time at the bar. We didn't end up ordering food this visit, but everything else about our time there really stood out in the best way. The service was amazing from the start. We had a larger group, and the staff was incredibly accommodating, helping us move and merge tables together in the bar area so we could all sit comfortably. It made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable instead of stressful trying to coordinate seating. The ambiance was definitely a highlight. We were there right around sunset and were able to step out onto the patio to watch it, which was absolutely beautiful. Between the view, the relaxed atmosphere, and how friendly and welcoming the staff was, it felt like such a perfect spot to unwind. We would definitely come back again and would love to try the food next time.

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