Are Your Taste Buds Feeling “Lucky?”

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Luck has nothing to do with it when it comes to eating a divine meal at Lucky Restaurant in Roanoke. This establishment has been serving delicious meals to patrons since 2010 and has a reputation as one of the region’s best eateries. It’s also one of the most unique, with its focus on Southern American/Country French dishes. Thus, you don’t have to roll the dice when you go here since you’re in for a meal to remember. If you’ve yet to visit Lucky Restaurant, learn more so you’ll be ready to dig in when you arrive.

Start with a Phenomenal Appetizer

The menu is broken up into firsts, seconds, and thirds, with appetizers listed as the first course. As with the other courses, you can order small or large plates, allowing you to get a little taste or eat your fill.

There are numerous delicious appetizer options, so you might be unsure of what to order. First, you cannot go wrong if you start with the roasted marrow bones. This delicacy is hard to find, and it’s tremendous. It’s hard to put into words how divine it is, so it’s easy to see why it’s one of the most popular options on the menu.

Now, if you aren’t into marrow bones, there are still some taste bud tempting options, including the roasted oysters. And then, you can choose from soups and salads for the second course before moving on to an entrée.

Dig into Legendary Entrees

Some of the entrees here have reached legendary status. First, there’s the fried chicken. The owners took this off the menu for a bit but quickly readded it, and the regulars couldn’t have been happier. Living in the south, you’ve likely had your fair share of fried chicken in your life, but this is superior. It manages to be juicy and crispy, with so much flavor that you’ll still be thinking about it long after taking the last bite.

And then there are the raw oysters. They are fresh, massive, and paired with various accompaniments. Even if you don’t want to eat the oysters as your main entrée, it’s worth adding a small plate to your table.

Oh, and consider adding the charcuterie and cheese board to your meal. It has four kinds of cheese, two types of meat, and accompaniments and is ideal for sharing with the table.

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Seal the Meal with Dessert

The first three courses are so amazing that you might think you should quit while you’re ahead. Luck is in the air at this restaurant, though, so order some dessert. The homemade sweets are the perfect complement to the meal. And don’t worry if you’re stuffed. You can split a dessert, so you can still enjoy some sweetness at the end of the meal.

The food is in a league of its own, and the service is magnificent so that you won’t want for a thing. Because it’s such an amazing eatery, it can fill up quickly, so make reservations online. Then you can spend the evening enjoying one succulent dish after the next.

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