Lucky

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   David

   Chicago

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall Lucky is a GEM! We visited on the Monday before Christmas. While many restaurants were closed - because it was Monday, leadership at Lucky made the wise decision to be open. It was a busy night in downtown Roanoke and the restaurant was pretty full as a result. To my thinking it also gave the employees a chance to make some good Christmas tips. I suspect that the restaurants that were closed will be also be closed Tuesday and Wednesday as well because of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day respectively. That leaves the employees with 3 days with no pay or tips. Good job Lucky! With respect to food and service: The food and drink menus are inventive and inspiring. I was impressed by the quality, taste and presentation of the food. I think the prices are a smidge high but the quality, SERVICE, and ambiance certainly make up for it. Based on our one visit, I will say that Lucky seems to be a GEM in the Roanoke restaurant scene.
   

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   Susan

   VIP

   Richmond

   78 reviews

   5.0

   78 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Seated in the front room is a bit quieter than the main room. Easier to celebrate our friend”s bd. Great time. Excellent service. Amazing food. Definitely still my favorite spot in town
   

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   Emily

   Richmond

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My husband thoroughly enjoyed the meatloaf! Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. A little bit of commotion at the bar (close to our table) but otherwise a perfect experience!
   

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   Mary Ann

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best Brussel sprouts I’ve ever had! Drinks were amazing. Food tasted good and quality was great. Service impeccable!
   

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   Justine

   VIP

   Richmond

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food, ambience, and service! We have dined here multiple times and always have a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!
   

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   John

   Washington DC

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lucky is always a pleasure to eat and drink at. The staff are genuinely friendly and the quality of the food and drinks is unbeatable. I’ve been going there since the first day they opened and I will continue to as long as they are around.
   

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   Cynthia

   VIP

   Charleston

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Chef Jermey providied a marvelous dinner from start to finish. The Akara was a delish way to start our meal and sample a different take on black eyed peas. Both the Smoked Meatloaf anf Chimmeys Whole trout was exceptional presentations and taste. We also enjoyed out cocktails we were LUCKY to visit Lucky!! Plan to do so again as our travels lead us into VA. Don't miss this casual sumptous dining experinece make reservations now!!!
   

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   Steven

   VIP

   Washington DC

   66 reviews

   5.0

   66 reviews

   Dined on 30 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lucky is our favorite spot in Roanoke for a cozy, comforting dinner or craft cocktail at the lovely bar. The service is warm and homey but also efficient and attentive. There are so many wonderful dishes to choose from, but we love the insanely great fried chicken, low-country shrimp and grits, African peanut stew, sweet potatoes bathed in a kimchi-miso glaze and Brussels sprouts--you see? It's impossible to pick a single favorite. The one dish that didn't wow us was the smoked meatloaf, which had the taste and texture of something like kielbasa. Not bad, but not what I was expecting. The bar can make almost anything you want but it's worth trying the specials. One of my faves, occasionally on the special cocktail menu, is their pitch-perfect Vieux Carré. One other tip: the wine-by-the-glass selections are a little sparse, so we like going with a group that is open to sharing food and ordering a bottle of wine or two.
   

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   Jim

   VIP

   Richmond

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on 27 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, friendly and attentive staff, awesome drinks!!!
   

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    Christopher

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything was great. Minor criticism is to maybe diversify the menu a little more? Fried chicken, meatloaf, steak, and shrimp and grits are all familiar standards.
    

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