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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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