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Lucky, Roanoke, VA

Lucky

4.8
4.8
1376 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
18 Kirk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Farm to Table Comfort Food with a commitment to using local sustainable products, paired with innovative cocktails, eclectic wine selections, and a massive spirits list.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jeremy Smelser
  • Neighborhood
    Roanoke
  • Cross street
    Jefferson St
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in a lot directly across the street from Lucky. Please prepay. Additionally, there is ample free parking available on Kirk Avenue and other nearby streets.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

What 1,376 people are saying

Lucky reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Lively

  • Greater Roanoke

    Best Overall

  • Greater Roanoke

    Best Food

  • Greater Roanoke

    Best Service

  • Greater Roanoke

    Best Ambiance

  • Greater Roanoke

    Best Value

  • Greater Roanoke

    Innovative

  • Greater Roanoke

    Healthy

  • Greater Roanoke

    Hot spot

  • Greater Roanoke

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greater Roanoke

    Romantic

  • Greater Roanoke

    Good for special occasions

  • Greater Roanoke

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucky is a standout dining destination in Roanoke with "fantastic food" and "amazing cocktails." Guests rave about the "attentive service" and "great ambiance," making it ideal for special occasions or casual evenings. Highlights include "generous portions," "unique dishes," and a "creative cocktail list." Highly recommended!

1,376 Reviews
  1. Kayla VIP

    Richmond14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Biscuit and gravy was delicious, especially with added fried chicken! We also ordered the fish sandwich and fries which were also delicious. We enjoyed sitting at the bar.

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  2. lee VIP

    New York City53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time here. Menu options were interesting. All looked so good. Our meal was excellent. Food was plentiful. I had the African peanut stew over rice. wonderful. My wife had the trout, preceded by oysters. Our server was pleasant and happy. A definite revisit when we return to Roanoke next spring

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  3. Craig

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lucky never disappoints. Like previous experiences here, everything was perfect!

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    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always fantastic, cocktails are the best in Roanoke !!

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  5. Jim VIP

    Richmond21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently delicious! Great cocktails! Attentive service! Looking forward to the next visit!

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  6. Cynthia

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and greens are out of this world. They give you enough for two meals. The chicken is fried to order and incredibly tender. The greens are delicious and are shockingly vegan! They use smoked apple cider vinegar for flavor. For an appetizer, we tried the Akara, black eyed pea fritters. So good! I had a pear and bourbon craft cocktail that was smooth and delish. So good I had two. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance is great. It's a small place with nice decor. Great bar! The music is not too loud. Overall, one of the best in Roanoke. I look forward to returning and trying some new items. You cannot go wrong with that chicken!

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  7. Lisa

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and cocktails were amazing. I always consider this place when planning a special dinner. Celebrated a birthday here and was very pleased with everything from the moment I was greeted to the complimentary birthday dessert.

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  8. joeinvirginia

    Western NC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the third time we have come to Lucky. The service and food are excellent. Portions are generous and prices are very reasonable.

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  9. TomboJ

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great place for an evening dinner that provided a great ambiance.

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  10. Jacqueline

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was both mine and my guests first time eating here and we will definitely be coming back! Food was delicious and the atmosphere was incredible.

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Lucky is rated 4.8 stars by 1376 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Lucky

18 Kirk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Jefferson St
  • Neighborhood
    Roanoke
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in a lot directly across the street from Lucky. Please prepay. Additionally, there is ample free parking available on Kirk Avenue and other nearby streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeremy Smelser
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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