Love Shack a nice surprise

[Amy@Avalon]

Not at all what I expected! I was picturing an old house with a pier, kids swimming in the bay. Actually, it is a very nice new building with an outdoor bar and swimming pool! Very reasonable prices, good service and simple , tasty food. I hear fish tacos are the speciality, but we went with fried shrimp, veggie pasta and steamed snow crab legs. A very nice spot for families when the gulf is not "swimmable." The pool is creatively lit at night (and heated). I was wishing for my suit. A little out of the way, but worth the effort to find.

[sowalgayboi]

They heat the pool in the summer? :shock::blink:

[Amy@Avalon]

They heat the pool in the summer? :shock::blink: Well-- maybe not. The kids in the pool said so but maybe it just seemed that way at night. I will report back with my personal experience.

[foodie]

i've heard that it is a nice place, cool atmosphere. odd concept i thought, in the middle of a townhouse complex, but i am glad they are doing well. it's near my house, maybe we will check them out soon. it's cool that the kids can swim while the adults eat & relax!

[sowalgayboi]

Went tonight, very nice atmosphere and good choices on the menu.

Had a dozen raw for our appetizer and for summer oysters they were very good. Although I wouldn't serve them on ice as some of it works onto the oyster and if not eaten quickly might water them down.

I had the broiled platter which included shrimp, grouper, and mahi-mahi. Nice size portions and very quick service.

Hubby had the fish tacos and commented that they were quite good.

The outside bar is quite large and the pool seems almost oversized for this sized complex. Would be a very nice hang out if you live in the area.

Overall not a bad experience and will most likely do it again.

[Franny]

They heat the pool in the summer? :shock::blink:

Our pool is 85 degee's:eek: so it probably felt that way to the kids.

[singinchicken]

I did the fish tacos two weekends ago. I thought they were great. My only suggestion would be a bit more kick to them by using something in the way of a sour cream based sauce with some chilis mixed in...

[NancyEsq]

Where is this place? :wave:

[Amy@Avalon]

Going west on 98- 1st right past the point where 30-a begins (or ends). Paved road "E Hewett" all the way down toward the bay and on the left.

[scooterbug44]

I'm glad they seem to have gotten the kitchen kinks worked out! Great building and location, esp. for family dining.

[colinb]

So not far from Inlet Beach at all. Shades is at the end of 30A where it ends into 98 correct??

[sowalgayboi]

So not far from Inlet Beach at all. Shades is at the end of 30A where it ends into 98 correct??

No, it is on the other end between the west end of 30A and SanDestin.

[colinb]

Gotchya. Probably a little far west for me.

[cp]

Gotchya. Probably a little far west for me.
So this brings up a question I'd like to ask. How far is too far for ya'll? (serious question)

[colinb]

Well..seems how Im at the other end of 30A at Inlet Beach, going out to eat at the other end, almost to Destin is further than I would like to drive while Im on vacation. I tend to stay between where I am and Grayton Beach. Theres plenty to eat, drink and play with between here and there. Grocery and liquor stores are just across the bridge from us in PC and I will occassionally go down to Dustys in PC. We do venture out to the Big Kahuna on occasion, but we try and stay out of the Destin bustle as much as possible. For the most part, more than 20 minutes in the car on our vacation is too long...if you know what I mean.

[ShallowsNole]

East Hewitt Road/Love Shack is waaaaay before you get to Destin, or even Sandestin. No bustle...

[ktschris]

Where is this place? :wave:


Please tell me you are going soon. I LOVE reading your reviews and always look forward to the pictures! :clap:

[sowalgayboi]

Well..seems how Im at the other end of 30A at Inlet Beach, going out to eat at the other end, almost to Destin is further than I would like to drive while Im on vacation. I tend to stay between where I am and Grayton Beach. Theres plenty to eat, drink and play with between here and there. Grocery and liquor stores are just across the bridge from us in PC and I will occassionally go down to Dustys in PC. We do venture out to the Big Kahuna on occasion, but we try and stay out of the Destin bustle as much as possible. For the most part, more than 20 minutes in the car on our vacation is too long...if you know what I mean.

Given the choice Dusty's beats Love Shack hands down. You also have Bayou Bills for anything Dusty's doesn't so it seems like you guys are in good shape. :D

[InletBchOwnr]

Over 20 minutes and I get antsy.....ready for my food and gettin outta the car since I am on vacation really altho we are here so much it just seems we are semi-locals (LOL)

Made a stop at Bomba's Love Shack in Tortola once upon a time not on full moon magic mushroom tea night and it was magical with pounding surf, reggae, red stripes, warm February weather and some wind and moonlight...AH.

Anyway, gonna try this edition and see what it offers. Would not put foot in Bayou Bill's.....no bad experiences just seemed it was all fried and noisy for us...like Dusty's for the 'cola osyters. Will drive for GREAT FOOD tho....but keep it at a minimum. Paradox? Maybe?:lolabove:

[DavidD]

I've eaten at Love Shack a couple of times and will probably keep it on my list of close-by-relatively-inexpensive dining. The whole set-up is kind of confusing to me though. Its strange the way it backs up so close to those townhouses. Who would live there? I guess the pool confuses me also, I'm not sure why though. Last time I was there, I was dining inside (which has a decent atmosphere) and some folks in bathing suits and towels with pool toys walked by and at the time I thought it was very odd. I'll go again though.

[ChefD]

I've eaten at Love Shack a couple of times and will probably keep it on my list of close-by-relatively-inexpensive dining. The whole set-up is kind of confusing to me though. Its strange the way it backs up so close to those townhouses. Who would live there? I guess the pool confuses me also, I'm not sure why though. Last time I was there, I was dining inside (which has a decent atmosphere) and some folks in bathing suits and towels with pool toys walked by and at the time I thought it was very odd. I'll go again though.

A lot of the people lived there before the restaurant was put in. And some people didnt even know about the restaurant being built when they signed their lease. There was a lot of upset people about it, especially people that have kids. But they are decently priced rentals for the area. They are really nice inside.

[DavidD]

Overall, besides the good food, the Love Shack has a nice atmosphere (I like all the wood on the inside and the artwork) and the pool is attractive also. Not that its bad, but I just wonder how plans like housing/restaurant combo come together. It would be convenient at times.