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LuLu’s Destin
Just celebrating their first year in Destin, Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s is aiming to
please with fun for the whole family. A little off the beaten path, LuLu’s Destin
is on the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay next to Legendary Marine and at the
base of the Mid-Bay Bridge. Ample parking, spacious restaurant and plenty of
room to play!
MUST TRY MENU ITEM
The Blackened Gulf Snapper with sautéed vegetables, house-made coleslaw
and tarter sauce. Fish Trax allows you to track where and when your fish was
caught and who caught it, making this truly Gulf to Table! Each Gulf Snapper
ordered comes with a Fish Trax card with a QR code for you to scan and find
out all about your fish! Don’t forget to save some room for the Krispy Kreme
Breadpudding!
Vue on 30a
Chef Filippone is the Executive Chef for Vue on 30a located in Santa Rosa Beach directly on the Gulf.
“Our guests have the unique opportunity to dine just steps from the Gulf of Mexico, and our menu
captures that experience,” he explains. “Each dish tells a story using what the eyes see in the view and
what the palate tastes, creating an integrated dining experience. “
Since moving to Destin nearly a decade ago, Chef Gio, as many call him, has held the position of
Executive Chef in a handful of area restaurants. Now at the helm of Vue on 30a, Chef has incorporated
all of his experiences into a refreshed menu which blends his twist of ‘American northern cuisine-meets
American southern cuisine-meets southern Italy,’ with the fresh ingredients available in the area.
MUST TRY MENU ITEM
Pistachio Crusted Grouper – served with risotto and seasonal vegetable with sweet pistachio cream sauce.
Vue Fruits de Mer – Sauteed shrimp, fish, mussels, scallops and half a lobster tail over rice in a tomato
saffron broth.
Sunset Bay Cafe
Owned and operated by father-son duo Gary and Bryce Jarvis, Sunset Bay Cafe is
located near the Linkside Conference Center in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
As captain of The Backdown 2, Captain Gary Jarvis lends an expert’s eye to local and
sustainable seafood and fresh ingredients that Bryce then brings to the restaurant’s
menu. With nearly two decades of restaurant management and menu development
experience, Bryce oversees the day-to-day operations and menu design for Sunset Bay
Cafe. Serving the finest in locally sourced ingredients including fresh produce and
sustainable seafood, beautifully plated dishes showcase innovative twists on the classics
including the Hillbilly Benedict with panko fried cheese grits in place of an English
Muffin, topped with a perfectly poached egg, house made Hollandaise and the pièce de
résistance fried chicken. The ideal backdrop for any celebration from rehearsal dinners
to weddings, Sunset Bay Cafe offers seating that accommodates up to 200. The party
extends beyond the plates at Sunset Bay Cafe’s seasonal tiki bar. Open in-season from
noon to sunset, the tiki bar is the perfect spot for sipping a daiquiri or ice cold beer
while soaking in the summer sun or enjoying live local music.
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