Lucky - Roanoke

Long story short, this restaurant is a fine dining wannabe. I ordered all their menu with a bottle of wine. The total price came out to be around 250 dollars wi... read more Long story short, this restaurant is a fine dining wannabe. I ordered all their menu with a bottle of wine. The total price came out to be around 250 dollars with tax+tip. I was extremely disappointed at the flavor and the quality of the dishes, especiallywhen compared to restaurants up in New York or Chicago in that similar price range. Please save yourself some money and go forpizza or burger.

Unbelievable. One of our best meals ever. All the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. They really seem to enjoy working there. And the food and cocktails... read more Unbelievable. One of our best meals ever. All the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. They really seem to enjoy working there. And the food and cocktails were both adventurous and delicious. We had several different dips for the oysters and Inoticed one was based on flavors from Zimbabwe. (We have the only Zimbabwean restaurant in the US in Durham, NC, which is theonly reason I would have recognized this. Enjoy!

Absolutely delicious small plate restaurant, at the time of this writing offering a menu with a lot of international influences. My partner and I split the full... read more Absolutely delicious small plate restaurant, at the time of this writing offering a menu with a lot of international influences. My partner and I split the full menu. Highlights for us were the corn ribs which was wonderfully fresh, the perfectly searedscallop, and the octopus terrine, which was probably the most adventurous dish on the menu in texture and flavor combination.Some wonderful use of high quality vegetables throughout. The only dish that either of us felt was less than steller was theShort rib, which seemed to have been delayed in the kitchen for a while. The whole menu took about two hours. I also appreciatedthe option for 3 ounce wine pours, allowing me some flexibility with my pairings. There are currently no suggested pairings onthe menu but all the wine I had was acceptably complimentary. Decor is low key and tasteful, making this a wonderful date spot,which it was for us and several other couples in view.

We've been to Lucky twice now, and have been impressed by both the products and the service. Lucky now follows a small plate format. For two people, ordering th... read more We've been to Lucky twice now, and have been impressed by both the products and the service. Lucky now follows a small plate format. For two people, ordering the entire menu is suitable for a dinner. Everything we've tried has been excellent. While thesmall portions allow you to try a variety of items, plates are expensive. Expect to pay about $100 to order the menu. For us,the cocktails is where Lucky shines. We're avid fans of Sidecar, likely Roanoke's top cocktail bar. Lucky is a great alternativeto Sidecar!

The #1 problem food lovers will encounter at Lucky is what NOT to order on the diverse, delicious menu. The smart play is to share a variety of dishes. We loved... read more The #1 problem food lovers will encounter at Lucky is what NOT to order on the diverse, delicious menu. The smart play is to share a variety of dishes. We loved the tamarind-infused eggplant app, the insanely crispy fried chicken, the elegant trout and the spicy West African peanut stew. But there are are more treasures to explore than that, so don't stick to favorites. Also, the cheerful and efficient wait staff are happy to offer their personal recommendations. Both signature cocktails and standards like Old Fashioned's are perfectly executed. Lucky's take on a Vieux Carré has a delicate note of smoke on it and is powerful enough to tranquilize a water buffalo.