Times-Union First Coast Dining Section
Friday, September 22, 2000

LuLu's Back Porch

These are just a few of the reasons why Patrick & Anna Finley and Executive Chef Jeff Kemp, owners of LuLu's Waterfront Grille, are extremely busy these days hosting folks from all over the area and from all walks of life at what has become a very popular restaurant in Ponte Vedra Beach/Palm Valley.

Opened just over two years ago, LuLu's Waterfront Grille has become a "Must Experience" restaurant. Offering an eclectic choice of entree dishes, a full bar, family atmosphere, the best kid's menu in Jacksonville and scrumptious homemade desserts, it's the place where "The Locals" dine.

Located just 2 miles off Florida A1A, in Ponte Vedra Beach, LuLu's offers a wide variety of the freshest seafoods, pasta dishes, specialty salads, great steaks, burgers, and savory sandwiches. Daily Lunch and Dinner specials are prepared to order from scratch and served by a staff of courteous professionals... all in a casual water-front atmosphere!

People enjoy the atmosphere because they can relax and the food is exceptional," says owner/Chef Jeff Kemp, winner of the St. Augustine Great Chowder Debate in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, and 1999.

It's obvious that Chef Jeff's style has pleased many customers because they return time and time again with their friends, families, and business associates. Who wouldn't come back for entrees like Bourbon Street Steak (blackened and topped with onions and mushrooms), Malibu Chicken (giant chicken breast rolled in seasoned breading, deep-fried golden brown, topped w/shaved ham & Swiss cheese), Intercoastal Scampi (white shrimp sautéed in a freshly prepared garlic sauce with mushrooms, scallions, tomato, & herbs, served over angel hair pasta), and hands down the BEST FRIED SHRIMP in town!!

LuLu's is open from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM seven days a week. An Ala Carte Sunday Brunch is served from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM on Sundays. LuLu's DOES NOT accept reservations because: "Everyone here is just as important as the next person."