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Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen - Cary
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Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen - Cary Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.lucky32.com
  • Phone: (919) 233-1632
  • Hours of Operation: Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday Brunch menu until 3:00 p.m.
    Monday-Thursday 11:15 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    Friday & Saturday 11:15 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday Brunch menu until 3:00 p.m.
    Our Grill Room is open one hour after dining room closes except for Sunday.

  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Southern, American
  • Executive Chef: Jay Pierce
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Catering: We have a boxed lunch menu that is perfect for corporate events, office lunches, or special events.
  • Private Party Facilities: Lucky 32 is the perfect place to socialize and have a relaxing dinner with professional service in an atmosphere made for enjoyment with an upscale feel. We will be happy to provide you and your guests with the highest quality food and drink at a good value. We welcome parties of up to 70 guests.
  • Private Party Contact: Lara Yerges (919) 233-1632

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Crescent Green
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: We have a large, well lit private parking lot.
A word from Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen - Cary
Join us for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, and for brunch on Saturday and Sunday. We serve the highest quality food and drink with competent, friendly service. Enjoy a meal in our dining room, grill room, or outside on our beautifully landscaped terrace. When dining with us you can look forward… to a flavorful southern menu using many local ingredients grown right here in NC, along with our Wine Spectator award winning wine list.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diner Reviews
  • "This was our 3rd or 4th time eating here. We had been very pleased the previous times we were here. This time, we were here for dinner on Saturday night. Four of us had dinner; each ordered a different dish. The special fish, blackened trout, was really good. No complaints. i had the pork loin. It was dry and tasteless. Another at our table had the shrimp and grits....it was runny. The other person had the jambalaya....it was dry as well. I'm not sure if this was because it was a Saturday night, but it definitely wasn't up to what we were expecting. They were busy, but that isn't an excuse."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "Great food, service, staff. The ever changing seasonal menu keeps the options open and satisfying. A wonderful option for couple as well as families. Have been enjoying for years."
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "Once again Lucky 32 delivered. Outstanding food, outstanding service, etc. I love this place, and would drive a month if I had to, to get a meal from them."
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "Very enjoyable patio dining with a 6 party family group, including 2 children. Menu variety was a hit with all members of party with widely varying preferences."
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "We had requested the patio and were seated there. Unfortunately, our table was the only one in the sun. Once everyone got their sunglasses we were good to go. Had a little bit of an ant issue but I guess you can expect that on occasion when eating outdoors. The food was good as always!"
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "Would be a great location for first date dinner. Intimate but not secluded seating. Private conversation is easily achieved, but you aren't shuttered away from the "scene". Okra popcorn was an excellent appetizer!"
    Dined on 7/16/2014
  • "No liquids served with white rice making it similar to cement. Placed fork vertical in it and it retained it upright."
    Dined on 7/16/2014
  • "The creative and fresh menu is the highlight of this great setting. A consistently great wait staff is the one area of opportunity, which is hit or miss and was a miss this time. We will return though and look forward to another great mean!"
    Dined on 7/16/2014
  • "We've eaten here many time in 10 yrs. this dinner we will remember. Huge storm came thru while we were dining. When we went to leave w/o an umbrella we noticed they had a young man running around w 2 huge umbrellas bringing & taking customers to /from their cars. He was so pleasant even though he was soaked completely but still smiling. On to the food: great as usual. We usually try something from their seasonal menu & something from their more permant menu. Never disappointed."
    Dined on 7/15/2014
  • "A sister restaurant to the one in Gboro I actually prefer this one. It's convenient to Koka Booth to eat or drink before or after a show. Great food. Good menu. Reasonably priced."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "I like Lucky 32's seasonal menu that changes every 6 weeks. The food quality is consistently very good as is the service."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "Lovely, accommodating staff - efficient service, varied menu, clean, HOT coffee (yea!). The signature corn bread is like a soft snack cake; I prefer southern cornbread - crispy from a skillet - without sugar, but this dish is still a treat, not too sweet good with coffee. Next visit, I'd like to try some of the sides (like pinto beans and chow chow & mac & cheese). I ordered a bacon and cheese omelet with hash browns. It was ok, a little too many bacon bits - big enough portion for a couple of lumberjacks; I would have preferred half the size and 1/4 of the bacon and cheese. Overall, a enjoyable dining experience."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "Being disappointed with Lucky 32 was an exception. We asked to be seated outside and was given a table in the sun and in front of a fan. After noticing that a table became available in the shade and away from the fan, I requested to the host that we be moved. Unfortunately, it appeared to be an inconvenience for the host and our party of four were made somewhat uncomfortable with the request. We were moved, although reluctantly, to the available table. The waiter was very accommodating but the host was bothered. The food is normally excellent, but the pork tenderloin was anything but tender. Even when we took the leftovers home, we had to discard it because it was too tough. The rest of the order was excellent."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "I've heard great things about Lucky 32 but the meal missed the mark. The Cuke/Avocado soup had great promise but a harsh aftertaste with too much cilantro. The ABC of hash and pulled chicken had no flavor at all (my wife called it boring). The waitress brought out some voodoo sauce at my request which saved the dish. I ordered the Mexican chocolate with prickly pear only to discover no pear (sorry the pink "pear" sauce on the plate did little to flavor the dish). So it was really just chocolate cake with ice cream and a fancy name. I assume the brunch cooks are following recipes and not tasting the results."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "Great variety for a southern style menu-accommodated the widely varying tastes of 8 guests including A near Paleo eater. Brought own birthday cake which server held in kitchen, then added candles, provided plates. Very accommodating, pleasant, pro service. All guests very pleased."
    Dined on 7/10/2014
  • "Three of the four of us ordered from the seasonal menu and all of the dishes were delicious, but the best that we had were the pulled lamb and the crab cakes. The sides are all so good it's hard to choose, but the sweet potatoes, the mac & cheese, and the corn pudding are stand-outs in my opinion. Looking forward to our next visit. I might just have all of the sides."
    Dined on 7/10/2014
  • "The food and service were fabulous. They try to use local products when possible. You can taste the freshness with each bite. The service was great as well, we never had an empty glass which is always a plus for me. The desserts were AWESOME!! Their seasonal peaches and cream unbelievable. I also want to mention it was pouring rain this evening and there was a wonderful young lady greeting guests at their vehicles with and umbrella! What great customer service!"
    Dined on 7/10/2014
  • " great friendly service , great quality of food hard to come by"
    Dined on 7/6/2014
  • "A variety of items served for brunch.... all that I saw looked absolutely delicious. My vegetarian omelet was outstanding. The perk was getting to order a "side" with the brunch item, and the pintos and chow-chow were a favorite. I would have loved seconds. Our waiter was very attentive and kept our coffee cups filled. Loved it."
    Dined on 7/6/2014
  • "I absolutely loved this restaurant the ambience was amazing the service was wonderful and the food was out of this world never tasted a more well prepared meal with so much flavor and it practically melted in your mouth. I can't wait to come again."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "I came to dinner on July 4th for dinner and also to park in the lot near the fireworks. My companion and I had a lovely dinner. I had the Local Lamb on Johnny Cakes with the hickory-smoked Border Springs lamb on Johnny cakes with Carolina peach chutney and grilled onions. The lamb was delicious with the chutney. My companion was not as pleased with the meatloaf which she said was more like a pate. We shared the Peaches & Cream housemade vanilla custard with wedges of ripe peaches and cinnamon-scented sorghum syrup for dessert. The custard and peaches were delicious. I could have done with out the sorghum syrup, but my friend liked it. By the time we were finished, it was nearly time for the fireworks!"
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "All of the food has been good over the years. At times the portions seem small and maybe lack of items like the garden salad no tomatoes cucumber or much beside spinach. But overall food is good and we leave full."
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "This was my third visit to Lucky 32. The food is excellent. My salmon was cooked perfectly. Our waiter was great. We celebrated birthdays here twice and enjoyed ourselves both times. Nice atmosphere also."
    Dined on 6/30/2014
  • "Waiter was fantastic - engaged. helpful w/menu questions and conducted himself professionally. Hope you're able to pass along our feedback."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "Great southern chic food. I have been to baby showers, bridal showers, thank you dinners and quiet nights out at this restaurant. It has always delivered!"
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "There are always new and unusual dishes on the menu. Its a great place to go if you are looking for something other than the standard fare of most restaurants. Chefs make good use of local and typically southern foods and dishes. As a Northerner I enjoy the chance to try things I haven't had before - I don't always like them, but that is more my taste and not the fault of the restaurant!"
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "We love Lucky 32! Today we had GREAT service and a great meal! Try the black bean cakes and the peanut butter pie! YUM!"
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "The catfish was absolutely delicious as were the sides (collard greens, mashed potatoes, smokey potato salad and sauteed vegetables."
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "This is a great place for lunch whether it's a business lunch or just a group of friends getting together. The food is fresh and well prepared with plenty of options."
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "We there for a birthday family celebration. The restaurant was not too loud so we could have a normal conversation across the table. The food was excellent. All interesting twists on a southern cuisine. The least favorite meal was the fish of the day, swordfish. I was disappointed in the portion compared to all the other dishes that were served. The feature of the day, pan fried chicken was excellent."
    Dined on 6/18/2014
  • "Lucky 32 is our favorite restaurant while visiting in Cary. Whether it's just my husband and me or my whole family, the food and service continue to the best."
    Dined on 6/18/2014
  • "Unique menu, great tastes, friendly service, comfortable setting."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "Best Southern food for miles & miles around. Service is top notch."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "I was disappointed in the meatloaf/bacon burger I received. The meatloaf was paper thin, the bun was thicker and the taste of the meatloaf was lost in the bun"
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "We were there on a very hectic Father's Day and the service and food were very good."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "My favorite restaurant. Food is always good and wait staff friendly and helpful."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "Lucky 32 continues to provide a very good meal with good service. I especially like their seasonal menu that changes every 6 to 8 weeks. Even though they have taken fried dill pickles off of the menu they will still prepare them if you request them."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "Enjoyed it as always! Food is excellent, and service is great too! Will definitely come back."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "I hated the service. Our waitress was horrible. Not only did she mess up our drinks, forget our bread, and then get the timing of our food wrong... She thought it was acceptable to insult me and go round for round with me about what I may or may not have told her manager about her mistakes. She was disrespectful to say the least. The food @ Lucky 32 is pretty good, but I would never recommend the restaurant to others because of their service. Honestly, I have never had a "he-said-she-said" conversation with a waiter, ever, in life... I don't want to again."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "I've been to this restaurant 4 times in the past 6 months and have been impressed each time. This latest visit, specifically, the service was outstanding. The server was very helpful in explaining menu items and when asked, he was able to offer staff opinion on the seasonal menu items. There was no rush to order, eat, pay, or leave. Very friendly staff from and a pleasant experience from the minute we walked in to the minute we left. The food was great as well. The rotating seasonal menu that changes every 5 - 6 weeks keeps the selection fresh and provides a good opportunity to try something new. Good thing we booked ahead with OpenTable...the standard wait was over an hour."
    Dined on 6/13/2014
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