LuLu’s is Lucy Buffett’s (yes, that Buffett family — Jimmy’s sister) flagship Gulf Coast restaurant, originally at Homeport in Gulf Shores and now in the wider Foley / Tanger area depending on the year — locations have shifted as the brand has grown. Open-air, big-format, live music most nights, a kids’ play area that actually entertains, and a menu broad enough that everyone in a four-generation family finds something.
The seafood is honest, the burgers and sandwiches do the job, and the kitchen handles volume in the way a Gulf Coast institution should. Allergy-friendly menu — Lucy famously prioritized this from the start. The “no fingers” menu also exists for picky eaters.
The wait in season is real. The play area for kids makes the wait survivable. The Bushwacker is one of the better ones in the area. The decor is more Margaritaville-adjacent than we usually love but the actual food and service hold up.
Check which location is operating before you drive — LuLu’s has rearranged across the years and the current address is what counts.