LuLu's Gulf Shores
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The Famous Luluās Restaurant in Gulf Shores, Alabama! #lulus #gulfshores #alabama #buffet #jimmybuffett #2024 #bushwacker #restaurant #seafood #shrimp #crab #margaritaville #margarita
explorewithmedailyexplorewithmedaily
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A complete list of our favorite places in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach! HostedāØSAVE this for your next trip!ā¬ļø Most memorable activities: šļøDolphin cruise with Cetacean Cruises: The staff was so nice and the captain let my kids drive the boat and honk the horn. Seeing dolphins was magic! @cetaceancruises šļøSandcastle University: We learned how to build sandcastles like a pro! The kids did great and we were all proud of our work! @sand_castle_university šļøHike or bike in Gulf Shores State Park: beautiful wildlife and boardwalks. šļø Ride a go cart at The Track: We loved the bumper boats, rides, go karts, and arcade! @funatthetrack Favorite Restaurants: šļø GTs on the Bay: There is a pirate ship for kids to play on which made this the most relaxing experience of the whole trip @gtsonthebay šļø Luluās: They have separate kitchens for allergies and a play area for kids! @lulusgulfshores šļøSunliner Diner: A cute 1950ās themed diner! If youāre lucky youāll be seated in the classic car booth! @sunlinerdiner šļø Oyster House: We enjoyed the food here the most of all! Also the oysters were delicious! @originaloysterhouse Places to stay: šļøI highly recommend a condo on the beach with Liquid Life! Our condo was so cute with a balcony overlooking the ocean! We could cook and save money on food and the washing machine was a dream come true! @theliquidlife šļøIndigo Hotel was adorable. Our kids loved the bunk beds and I loved how close it was to Gulf Shores State Park! @hotelindigooba Make Alabama Beaches your next trip! #VisitALbeaches #ALbeachblogger Which activity are you most excited to do?
everydayoutdoorfamilyeverydayoutdoorfamily
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4 out of 5 people in my family have food allergies/food mediated disabilities. This restaurant clearly labels their items to accomodate most food allergies. I am rarely able to eat out in public due to cross contamination and minimal or no food options. This place offered several options I could chose from with at least 1 app, several entrees and sides, and 1 dessert. It's rare that I can find a full meal that can meet my dietary requirements. They offer gluten free, dairy free, seafood/shellfish free, egg free, peanut free, tree nut free. The food I had was flavorful. We went back a second time and the quality was just as wonderful as the first. They had delicious drink options. I love that the kids cups and drink/alcohol cups are all souvenir style to be taken home. Our camper now has a full set of glassware courtesy of lulus and will remind us to come back and eat here when we travel. No one got sick from the food we ate which tells me they take strict precautions with food handling and allergies. A supervisor comes out to take allergy orders and followd the food through tye kitchen to ensure no one is mishandling. They take allergies very seriously. I felt very safe eating here. They also have lots of activities-arcade, temporary tattoos, sand box, rapel tower, and more. They offered live music the first night we ate there which was great. It's an open air restaurant but they also have ac vents, with the ceiling fans going and breeze from the water its pretty cool. I would highly encourage anyone and everyone to eat here. It was such an enjoyable experience. Edit to add: the Chips are cooked in a separate fryer with separate oil that is never filtered in house and is always replaced according to tye manager. So no risk for cross contamination for those with celiac disease. The to go ware they use is greenware and is made from wheat, they also had plastic. We ordered chips and salsa to go and they put the chips in the greenware after realizing it was wheat they remade and repackaged the chips. Studies in the US vs UK show that greenware may not be safe for people with Celiac disease when there is food added it can absorb enough gluten to test >30ppm. So just ask for plastic for to go ware if you have celiac disease or a wheat allergy. We went back for hair wraps and Dutch braids, my girls loved it and their hair looks so cool. There are just so many activities.
Sarah KervinSarah Kervin
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My S.O. is a huge Jimmy Buffet fan, so on a recent trip to Alabama, we made a trip to LuLu's which is his daughter's restaurant. I am so glad we did! The Orange Beach area has numerous restaurants, most are seafood based. I love seafood, my other half, not so much. However, since I had to go gluten free, seafood restaurants have become a challenge since so much is fried after being dipped in some sort of flour batter or cooked in the same fryer as other flour coated food. LuLu's was a whole different world. When we asked if they had a gluten free menu, or if items on the menu were maked as GF, we had missed seeing the large surf board sign that said they had allergy free menus. I was blown away when I was handed a menu BOOK, with the items for each allegen free section done up just like the regular menu. And there were item from appetizers to desserts listed...multiple options. I really had choices!! Then came the unexpected shocker...my order was double checked by a manager, it was cooked in a separate allergen free kitchen, and delivered faster than the other meal my partner ordered!! LuLu's, you rock!! The food was delicious and filling. I had the slow cooked pork š®, and it came with a side of chips and guac. I ordered a small side salad as well, because the last time I had ordered š® at a different restaurant, they were small and lightly filled. Not here. The corn taco shells were fried, held their shape (normally soft corn taco shells disintegrate and tear while eating them), and were stuffed to overflowing with ingredients. The salad was good, but then I was too full for the chips and salsa! I sampled them, and they were thin and crisp but could have used some salt. My partner said his cheeseburger and fries were really good as well from the non-gluten free kitchen. The atmosphere was relaxed, music was live, and Jacob, our waiter was a gracious southern host! There are other things to do at this location, great for families. You can get your hair braided, play at an arcade, do a rope course, or just shop at the souvenir store. It is not just a good meal, but a great destination to spend your evening.
Deb HollawayDeb Hollaway
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Luluās is more of a destination than a restaurant. Itās located directly on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. This gives a beachfront feeling even though youāre several miles inland. Itās a little tricky to find but the adventure is worth it. After my husband and I finally found it (we could see it but the highways and overpasses are confusing), I felt like Iād been here before. But I hadnāt. But where Iād been several times was Jimmy Buffettās Margaritaville. Thatās it! It reminded me of Margaritaville. Well, come to find out Lulu (Lucy) is Jimmyās sister. If it worked for Jimmy, I guess Lucy thought it would work for her. And it did! Iāll get to the restaurant in a bit but there so much more to explore at this destination. It has a large gift shop; a white-sand beach complete with its own beachside bar. Thereās a large amusement park-style play area; basketball and volleyball courts (beach volleyball anyone)? The entire property is outfitted with bright colors like the islands of the Caribbean. Along the same theme as Margaritaville, the restaurant is designed for eating, entertaining and having fun. Thereās a stage for live performances. The restaurant serves a coastal cuisine (surf) but there are land (turf) items on the menu as well. I have to commend this restaurant for seasoning the food. Most restaurant food is just too bland and boring for me. Each table is stocked with three types of hot sauce. One of them is actually clear! Iād never seen clear hot sauce! We were there at lunch so we both had hamburgers but they had a Caribbean twist ā a grilled pineapple slice! Delicious! Our server was energetic and funny. We ate, drank and laughed for hours. And had a great time!
Betty L PettusBetty L Pettus
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So not sure how to review this place. It is an iconic place and I guess thatās what you pay for here. The prices in everything are high. That has to be because she is Jimmyās sister and this place has been here forever. The last time I came here was probably 18 years ago and it was great then. Today it was mediocre and overpriced. I started with the tuna dip as an appetizer. We were hungry and it was actually pretty good. Served with saltine crackers and didnāt taste like tuna from a can. Maybe a bagš Ok. Then I got a Bushwhacker. I had waited all day for one. It was just mediocre. Nothing to wanna remember to come back for. Husband got water. It was good and free š He got the shrimp and grits and he really enjoyed it. I tasted it and it was ok but nothing to write home about. I got the blackened fish tacos. They were ok. They were very very spicy for me and I had to have extra sour cream to tolerate the heat. Two of us ate and I had two drinks , for $80 including tip. As a woman who cooks and cooks well, I felt horrible paying that much for what little bit we had to eat and it was nothing fancy. So all in all youāre paying for the experience to sit at Jimmy Buffets sisters place. It was not supper time and it was past lunch- around three oāclock. Maybe thatās why it just wasnāt impressive- plus it was two days before Christmas. šš»āāļø When we go back in the summer I wonāt go there. If you have the money then go. Dinners are expensive and I donāt see how people with kids manage eating at a place like this.
WhattaJewellWhattaJewell
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Nearby Attractions Of LuLu's Gulf Shores
The Track - Gulf Shores
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
Big Beach Brewing
Diamond Jewelers
Beach Bum Outdoors
Meyer Park
South Baldwin Community Theatre
Gulf Shores Museum
Uptown Plaza
Coastal Alabama Business Chamber - Gulf Shores

The Track - Gulf Shores
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Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
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Big Beach Brewing
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Diamond Jewelers
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Nearby Restaurants Of LuLu's Gulf Shores
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
Acme Oyster House
The Sloop
The ugly Diner
Hope's Cheesecake
Lickin Good Donuts & Kolaches -Gulf Shores
Blalock Seafood & Specialty Gulf Shores
Foam Coffee
The Galway Irish Public House
Southern Shores Coffee

Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
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Acme Oyster House
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The Sloop
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The ugly Diner
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Address
200 E 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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(251) 967-5858
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lulusfunfoodmusic.com
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4.3
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Vibrant eatery featuring hearty burgers, seafood dishes & sandwiches, plus cocktails, beer & wine.
attractions: The Track - Gulf Shores, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf, Big Beach Brewing, Diamond Jewelers, Beach Bum Outdoors, Meyer Park, South Baldwin Community Theatre, Gulf Shores Museum, Uptown Plaza, Coastal Alabama Business Chamber - Gulf Shores, restaurants: Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores, Acme Oyster House, The Sloop, The ugly Diner, Hope's Cheesecake, Lickin Good Donuts & Kolaches -Gulf Shores, Blalock Seafood & Specialty Gulf Shores, Foam Coffee, The Galway Irish Public House, Southern Shores Coffee
