Lucky's

Great Food Great Atmosphere

Posted 10/15/09

The drinks and apps were fine.
It was hard to find a place to stand without feeling as if you were in the way when the band was playing on a recent Sunday night.

Pros: Good drinks

Cons: Not the best atmosphere

Posted 10/11/09

Such a cool bar with a great atmosphere. Very roomy. They're bar food is excellent, especially their sliders. Highly recommend.

Pros: Great Food Great Atmosphere

Cons: Parking

Posted 03/19/09

Me and 4 of my girlfriends went to Luckys last weekend. I have mixed feelings. The bartenders were nice and not as snobby as most lounges around here. And the drinks were good and we didnt have to wait for them either which is always a plus. The music was great. But the bathrooms were disgusting and the place felt dirty. The mini burgers were awesome but the fried chicken was horrible. The appetizers were all good but we were disapointed with our entrees. The crowd was ok too I liked that it wasnt all 21 year olds. There were lots of 20 something and 30 something girls but the guys were older and seemed a bit creepy. Overall we had fun I will definetely give it another try but I wasnt blown away.

Pros: Music, Drinks, Appetizers

Cons: Bathrooms, Entrees

Posted 07/24/08

Went to Lucky's Lounge for the first time Monday night with one of my girlfriends. I live in Southie and they're definitely getting a new regular in me. I had the steak tips and they were absolutely delicious, by far the best I've had in a while. The waitress was charming and took quite good care of us and that was even before she knew the it was our first time. When she did find out she explained about how they have live music on some nights. I'm already making plans to come in for Sinatra Sunday soon! It's a great place to come in a just relax. My only cons are no live music on Mondays and I couldn't find it at first (no sign) but later in the evening I realized that no sign is part of Lucky's charm.

Pros: No Sign

Cons: No Sign, No live music on Mondays

Posted 07/16/08

I love this place! Some coworkers and I went there for the first time last Friday night after work. The food, drinks, atmosphere- it is the perfect after work spot, but you end up staying all night!

What sets this place apart from other trendy area bars is that food is awesome. Everything we ordered was delicious- make sure to try the mini burgers- the best in the city!

Other pluses- friendly waitstaff, great music,and strong drinks!! I will definitely be back!

Posted 07/01/08

Well Luckys used to be my favorite but its definetely been going down hill.....drinks are still good and strong but everything else isnt so great lately. Out of convenience I still go there pretty often but if you make a reservation don't expect them to remember. My food has been cold the last 2 times I have gone there and the brunch menu is weak its more like an expensive breakfast menu. But the real reason I am writing this review is because I had a very disapointing experience there this weekend that convinced me to never go back...Thank god some other good places have opened in the neighborhood. I sat next to 2 men at Lucky's this weekend. I was not eavesdropping but could overhear alot of what they were saying...the two men were the chef and another man I think was the owner or manager. They were rude to the servers and bartenders never said please or thank you. All they talked about was how great they are and how everyone else is horrible. They talked about woman in a degrading and disrespectful way. I wouldnt be so disgusted except they were so obnoxious it was hard to ignore. Basicly I would never want to give such rude people my business again.Good bye Lucky's!

Pros: music, drinks

Cons: management, cold overpriced food

Posted 06/30/08

Friday night some co-workers and I headed around the corner to Lucky's for dinner and a couple drinks. As Lucky's is so close to the office, it is often frequented by our co-workers, and despite the hefty price tags came highly recommended. Three of us arrived first, with two more to follow an hour later. We were quickly seated at a table for 5-6 people by the smiling hostess, the only employee who seemed to value our existance as patrons. 45 minutes later our waitress stopped by the table, and shortly thereafter served us the weakest mixed drinks we have ever had in Boston. The soda was flat, and what little alcohol was in the drinks was heavily watered down. STRIKE ONE. We ordered appetizers and entrees, and waited for our friends. When our friends showed up, they were forced to wait outside, despite the fact that we had a table already and they were expected by the hostess. When we spoke to the manager about our friends standing outside, he was incredibly rude, and forced them to wait in the freezing cold for 20 minutes. STRIKE TWO. Meanwhile, our entrees arived... BEFORE our appetizers. My $14 cheezeburger was an overcooked hockey puck, of the pre-made frozen beef patty variety. I would have had a better burger for $3 or less at any one of a hundred dive-bars in Boston. STRIKE THREE. By this point, we were about ready to leave, and our appetizer finally arrived, along with our check, where we were grossly overcharged. After forcing our friends to wait in the cold for 20 minutes before they gave up and left, Lucky's had the audacity to charge us for two meals we didn't order, claiming it was because of the minmum for the table that we never were allowed to fill! Naturally, we only paid for the one thing that made the dinner worth while... the water that the hostess faithfully filled as we waited for the rest of the staff to notice our very existance. Fortunately, there are several other bars in the area for meeting after work, as we will never return to Lucky's.

Pros: Leaving.

Cons: The entire experience.

Posted 03/04/08

I love Lucky's! Surprisingly there food is excellent in fact I think it's the best food in Southie. The staff's friendlier than any other place in boston. I can't wait to watch the Pat's game there on Sunday and then stay for Sinatra night. Holiday Weekends are alway's fun there. Last week I went Saturday night for drinks with my girlfriends and then went back for brunch the next day.

Pros: Food, Service, Bands and DJ

Cons: There

Posted 01/18/08

Went to lucky's on a Friday night recently and was reminded of why my friends and i use to go on a regular basis. I hadn't been in a while and noticed some good new food and drink items. The fish tacos were great. And the mini burgers are always a good time. I loved the new rasberry mojito. The band was great, i think it was Alex MacDougal. Its a good mixed crowd and usually busy on friday nights. If you haven't checked it out i'd go by, also Sunday Sinatra nights are different and a fun way to spend your Sunday.

Pros: food, drink and good people

Cons: sometimes a line and not a ton of parking

Posted 10/03/07

Was there on a recent Saturday evening with a group of friends. It was our first and last time! The establishment itself was very dirty and dark. Bottles and Cups everywhere. Unfriendly Bartenders that took a long time to acknowledge you even standing there waiting for a drink. Music was mediocre. Overall, not a good time.

Pros: YEAH, CLOSING TIME

Cons: EVERYTHING

Posted 08/25/07

Food is straight-up three star diner (nachos, salad, steak are nothing to write home about), but if you're going to Sinatra Sundays, you're not going for the food, anyway. The Al Vega Trio with guest Sinatra singer (I believe it was Adam Herbet recently), is just amazing (though they take breaks very frequently, sometimes Herbert would take breaks mid-song!). The atmosphere is retro, dark, and you should definitely get there early as it gets packed quickly. Drinks are huge and cheap for Boston (under $10). The blond waitress we had recently was an absolute nightmare through- horrible attitude problem and was slow with everything.

Posted 07/17/07

Strange.....after looking thru all the reviews, the two negative ones are extremely suspicious. How could that be? We've gone to Lucky's numerous times and have always had a great experience. In addition to the great eats, drinks and atmosphere, the biggest reason we keep going back is the awesome staff. The two reviews sting of some kind of personal issue. Get some class and learn how to behave in public. I know we'll be back to Lucky's soon, maybe it's a good idea you stay away.........

Pros: Friendly Staff, Great Food, Drink & Entertainment

Cons: no sign....but who cares?

Posted 05/10/07

I've been going to lucky's for quite a few years and have always enjoyed myself and had a good experience there. my friends love it too. the atmosphere is awesome. the music is great. the food is good. the drinks are great. the staff and management are really nice and helpful. sounds like a recent reviewer had a bad experience there, but that is the first time I have ever heard anything bad about this place. without reservation, i would recommend lucky's any night of the week. Their Sunday brunch is awesome too!

Posted 05/10/07

My co-workers and I absolutely love this place! It is very chill, the music is great, the drinks, food, and staff are even better. In fact, this place is so fantastic, we've become regulars! Try the weekly mini-burgers and the Rhode Island style calamari - very tasty! There is a great mix of people and the atmosphere is really comfortable. The security is not rude or imposing like in many places. I highly reccommend Lucky's to one and all!!

Pros: Drinks, food, staff, music

Cons: can be a bit pricey if you're a "top-shelfer", gets very crowded sometimes

Posted 05/06/07

Kind of funny how the last couple of comments were left on the same date and referred to the same comment I last made about this place. Fishy!!! Well, you can like this place all you want, but just watch out for your credit card being "accidentally" given to the bartender's roommate, which was a classic excuse by the way!! And you don't have to worry, whomever you may be, my friends and I will never return to this scummy, preschool run place. I have better things to do then get threatened by bartenders and security!!

Pros: Pros?? At this place?? I don't think so!!

Cons: Yeah, con men!!! That's for sure!!

Posted 04/25/07

I was at Luckys Lounge on a recen Saturday evening and witnessed an altercation as I was leaving the bar between a female bartender and a female customer of the bar. I am not sure as to what had happened but from what I gathered the customer was closing out her tab for the eveing and apparently the bartender had given the customers credit card to her roommate supposedly by mistake and that roomate had left the bar leaving the customer without her credit card. This obviously had the customer concerned that her credit card was in a strangers hand and questioned the bartender as to how this could have happened and if she could have a printout of what was on her tab. The female bartender began yelling at the customer, shouting obsenities and threating to harm the female customer. I was extremely apalled to see such unprofessional behavior take place and on top of that the other bartenders just stood there watching their co-worker threaten a customer and not come to the defense of the customer or even have this bartender stop her ranting and raving. Another very unprofessional person whom I believe also worked at the bar proceeded to kick out the customer who was being threatened and the friends she came with. The female bartender was not reprimanded in any way. There was no management around to contain this unprofessional staff. These poor guests were threatned and victimized. I will never return to this establishment for the way the staff treated their customers and no authority or security around to stop it. Having workers threaten guests is uncalled for. If I were this poor woman I would take legal action against this establishment and the female bartender and unknown man that kicked them out. Do not go to this bar as you to could be a victim of one of their unfprofessional staff members. Your safety may be at risk!!!!

Posted 04/23/07

Went Lucky's last night with some of my friends. We had the most amazing little burgers, such a great snack for a group of people to share. We then all had dinner and it was awesome. I love hanging out at Lucky's it is such a cool place...Oh yeah the bartenders make a great MArtini and the music kills!!!!...

Pros: Snacks, dinners, Livemusic and drinks.

Cons: sometimes a bit loud, fills up due to popularity.

Posted 08/09/06

I've had several good experiences here. The place has a great vibe, and reliably great music. There is dancing too (when there is room), if you are up for the Sinatra swing. I love that there is no sign, and it is relatively easy to get to and to find parking. The food is also decent and reasonable. Make sure to go on a Sunday night (it can be a little quiet at other times).

Pros: great music, great atmosphere, good times

Posted 01/17/06

lets start with this statement
" too crowded most nights after 8, often too loud and way too much smoke " Lady there hasn't been smoking in bars since 2003.

Best food, best drinks, best Sinatra, and best secret. and when you walk inteh door, dont complain that there is no sign. It's not there to keep people who complain out!

Posted 12/06/05

I first went to Lucky's a few months after it first opened a few years ago. I loved it then and I still do now. The one complaint many people had then, including myself, was that it was extremely smokey (and I am a smoker)! Problem solved since there is no smoking in Boston bars anymore. Great place to hang out with friends and listen to some great live music. I am not much of a mixed drink person, but they have a huge offering of martinis, etc. There is no cover and the food is good, yet inexpensive. This is a great place to hang out with friends. Great atmosphere!

Pros: atmosphere/music, drinks, service

Posted 08/24/05

I didn't know what to expect when going to lucky's. A friend had told me about it and said I had to check it out. There is no sign, just a corner entranceway so it is a little tricky to find the first time but well worth the effort. I had a fantastic dining eperience, both the food and the drinks were fantastic. Just as I was finishig my meal the live entertainment started, I don't know the name of the band but once again, fantastic. I would definately suggest a trip to Lucky's Lounge.

Pros: good food, good drinks, friendly staff

Posted 08/13/05

It's a fun place to go before heading downtown, but Lucky's is not my favorite place to hang out on a regular basis - too crowded most nights after 8, often too loud and way too much smoke - although the decor and atmosphere are very, very cool, and the food is good. The Al Vega Trio rock, and I heard Mark Mahar is back - hope the rumors are true. He is hands down the best Sinatra in Boston and possibly the East Coast - bar none. You have to check him out when he fronts Al and the guys. Nobody does 'Ol Blue Eyes better in my opinion, and if the Master is indeed back I'll be heading there to check out Sinatra Sundays again, as it's been lacking that cool Sinatra vibe lately. Kick back with some wings and a martini - you won't be disappointed.

Pros: Smoke, Crowds

Cons: Music, Music, And more music

Posted 01/31/05

My friends and I had been to Lucky's many times to drink after work and on weekends, but have never eaten there. I decided to give it a try about a month ago and now I find myself eating there whenever I have the chance. The pizza specials are amazing as well as the turkey wrap. What is better than eating GREAT food, having a beer and listening to Sinatra on a Sunday night???

Pros: Good, inexpensive, atmosphere

Posted 09/02/04

this a great place to go and have a nice martini and have fun with friends or even to meet people.

Pros: Great Martinis, Great Music, Beautiful Women

Cons: Crowded

Posted 02/07/03

The decor inside the bar is very 1970's, but NOT in a cool new retro way. It was very crowded which was uncomfortable. I don't enjoy being shoved and knocked around all night. The smoke is thick, I'm a smoker and in this place even my eyes were burning. The guys inside were creepy and there is no coat check, only a coat rack which makes it an impossible, hour long task, at the end of the night trying to find your black jacket among the thousands of other black jackets. Also, there are two men's bathrooms and one women's room. That makes no sense. Lastly, the live music is okay but it's so loud that you won't be able to talk to anyone all night until the band takes a break.

Pros: Easy to find parking, No cover

Cons: Loud, Crowded, Smokey

Posted 02/04/03

Good place to drink after work not a place for romance though

Posted 01/10/03

This was a great bar- lots of fun, lots of people and best of all lots of Frank! You'll be fine as long as you stick to the bar but I would avoid eating there because the food is brutal! Otherwise it is a great place to hang out!

Pros: atmosphere

Cons: food

Posted 11/27/02

This is one of the best bars in Boston. Great atmosphere--looks like something out of Pulp Fiction or out of the 70's. Great drinks, very nice staff, hot chicks, live music..........Saturday nights gets pretty crowded, but one side has the music, the other has a bunch of booths like a diner almost.

They also have great food--especially the wings.

Posted 11/19/02

This place is great. Especially if you are a Frank Sinatra fan, every time I have been there I hear a few songs by him. Very chill atmosphere with pretty friendly employees. It does tend to get a bit packed, so go before 10!

Posted 11/14/02

One of the best bars that I've been to in Boston, and I've been to most if not all. If you want ambience, class, excellent live music (covers stevie wonder, frank sinatra ect...). All around laid back good time not to mention the women..very nice. This is what a lounge should be! Very much the Swingers movie atmosphere. Very much not the norm for Boston. Excellent singles scene.

Pros: the women

Cons: no cons

Posted 09/21/02

This is one of the most unique bars in Boston, in my opinion.... a "speak-easy" of sorts, with great food and top-notch live entertainment.

Pros: Great food, Ambience, Down-to-earth crowd

Cons: Smokey

Posted 08/08/02

I love going here to hang out with the ever sexy after work crowd. The food is good, if a bit overpriced - but the drinks are excellent and so is the company

Pros: Comfy, Great Scenery, Trendy

Cons: $$$, no live music early

Posted 08/06/02

I went into Lucky's on a Wed. night, and the most amazing band was playing! Ray Green is unbelievably talented. I was reading some other reviews about drinks being over priced, and had to write my own review! You need to get out more if you think Lucky's is overpriced! The mood, the staff, the music, all made it worthwhile!

Pros: chill atmosphere, staff, drinks

Posted 06/13/02