Reviews

Lucky’s Burger & Brew is widely regarded as Roswell’s best casual dining experience. Here are some reviews Lucky’s Burger & Brew has received in the past few weeks.

 

 

Roswell, GA

1/14/2012

I know there are TONS of reviews for this place, and it’s well-deserved.  Lucky’s has the second-to-best burger in Metro Atlanta (Vortex being the first.)  I always get the Berga Masco (mushrooms, marinara, and mozzarella on a *fine* burger) and it’s divine.  I’m “lucky” to have this place less than a mile from my home.

If you haven’t been here yet, GO!

  • Review from Jeff C.

    Marietta, GA

    12/16/2011

    We’ve been here twice to play Trivia on Wed. nights because of the $75 top prize, but we’re evidently no match for the bigger brains of Roswell.  It’s smaller than you’d think for the size of the building.  The bartenders are very friendly and we met the owner, who seems to be a really nice guy.

    The cheese dip comes with house-made potato chips, which I liked, but I’d rather get tortilla chips.  I can’t seem to reconcile the two flavors.  I’ve tried the Poodle Chaser, with beef, brie, carmelized onions and dijon mustard, which was really tasty, and the Memphis Bloodhound with turkey, red onions, cheddar cheese, candied bacon and mango BBQ sauce.  The fries are tasty, as well.  She tried the Chihuahua, with turkey, green chilis, pepper jack and guacamole; this was also an excellent choice.  So, their burgers are great; I’d certainly go back for the food.  My problems is the overall cost.  Both times we’ve gone, we’ll order one burger each, cheese dip, a pitcher of 420 and a couple pints.  I haven’t spent less than $60 on either trip which makes this place the most expensive burger joint around.

    I’m sure we’ll go back, just not once a week.

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    Marietta, GA

    1/20/20121 Check-in Here

    Great food! Excellent selection of beer!

  • Review from June Oaksun C.

    Roswell, GA

    1/19/2012

    I have been here a few times last year and back in 2010. The food here is excellent and exceptional. The service as well as the staff are promt, friendly, and curteous. I love their burgers as well as their seasoned fries. The atmosphere is excellent and clean. I have always enjoyed my visits here. This is one place that I would definitely recommend dining at.

  • Review from Laura J.

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    • Atlanta, GA
    12/7/2011

    Lucky’s is great. I love seeing all the dogs hanging out on the dog friendly patio outside. I’ve gotten the piedmont salad and the french poodle burger….both amazing. I love that you can get tots instead of fries. I’m a huge tot fan! They are cooked perfectly and with just enough salt.

    My only complaint is that it’s not close enough to my home! Worth the trip though!

  • Review from James C.

    Roswell, GA

    1/5/2012

    I like this place because you can get an egg on your burger. That and the burgers are good. Plus, they always have some incredible special on a burger and a beer. I almost forgot, but they have a nice outdoor patio where you can take your dog.

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    January 22, 2012

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    For a place that welcomes families, Lucky’s seems to want to stride that line between comfort food and silly edginess. They offer a burger called The Undertaker with fried onions, fried…
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    August 9, 2011

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    Lucky’s is on the left as you’re heading north up Alpharetta Street, relatively easy to see and with plenty of parking. It is named after the owner’s dog, and it has been noted in other…
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    August 6, 2011

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    I will make this place one of my regular spots to eat they have a nice beer selection and a menu that deserves to be tried.
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    March 19, 2011

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    If you are a dog lover, you will definitely LOVE Lucky’s Burger & Brew . If not, you’ll probably still love it. We waited a short while and were seated on the patio. It was a perfect…

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by Smitty (35 reviews)
April 20, 2011 – Likes it

Went last night for the first time and sat on the patio. Good beer selection and had the double stack burger and fries. Very juicy and flavorful.

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Finally, a Decent Sports Bar in Roswell
by atlfoodsnob (29 reviews)
March 22, 2011

I have driven by Lucky’s several times and always thought it was some sort of biker bar judging by the large number of bikes usually out front. Luckily, no pun intended, one of my friends convinced me to meet him for luch to watch UNC hopefully get beat last Sunday. While the Tarheels narrowly won, the restaurant won big as a great neighborhood joint to drink some cold beer, have a burger and watch a game. All their burgers have unique names (The Undertaker, Poodle Chaser, etc) and the rings and fries are solid. You can also get each burger with turkey. They have pleanty of HD TVs and a good beer selection, includong “Old School” brews like Carling Black Label, Genesee Cream and The Beast, Old Milwaukee! Best of all, it’s no smoking, clean, and fresh!

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by artkel (5 reviews)
February 19, 2011 – Likes it

the artichoke appetizer was great ,\the burgers a huge and so good. great friendly place

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by Chris Burwell (1 review)
February 13, 2011 – Likes it

I was taken by the “Undertaker”! Awesome burger

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Great Addition to Neighborhood
by Mike (19 reviews)
December 19, 2010 – Likes it

Today was our first visit here. We each had a burger, mine with buffalo fries and partner’s with tots. Burgers came out exactly as ordered, one medium well and one medium rare. The patties were juicy and flavorful. Partner noted that his Undertaker burger was not a greasy mash up of ingredients as they can tend to be. Buffalo fries were fries that were doused in buffalo sauce and served with a blue cheese sauce. OK but I probably would not get next time. Tots were as tots should be, hot and crispy. Service was attentive but not intrusive. We look forward to going back, exploring the menu further and maybe bringing the dog when patio dining weather is back.

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Great Burgers!
by Davis Sandling (24 reviews)
December 19, 2010 – Likes it

So far I have been to Lucky’s three times and had burgers with black bean, beef and chicken. All three times they were delicious. This place scores points in value, quality and service. Forget the diet: I will be a repeat customer!

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The Undertaker Burger by Laura White (2 reviews)
November 28, 2010 – Likes it

It’s amazing.

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Lucky’s Burgers & Brew

Review from Laura T.

 

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Laura T.

Atlanta, GA

Updated – 2/18/2011

Ate here again recently. Had the fried pickles agan – still yummy. This time all of the burgers came out properly prepared (2 well-done & 2 medium).  I’ll pass on their fries next time & opt for the tater tots or onion rings instead (even tho there’s an upcharge for both). Their fries are just so-so.

One new recommendation is the Undertaker burger. One person at our table had it & raved about how good it was (as did his wife). I’ll have to not think about how much fat/calories is in it next time I go & order that one. :-0

I’ll be back to this spot. Good service.  Both visits the owner(?) has come by to check on us & seems very personable. That’s the way to get repeat business!

Review from Diana N.

 

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Stopped by here on a Friday night with the family for a quick bite.  I’ve driven by this place a handful of times and it always looks busy.  Located next to Thumbs Up Diner in Historic Roswell, parking is plentiful and service was quick and friendly.

I had the Turkey Burger and my husband and daughter had the classic cheesebuger.  I enjoyed my meal, though it wasn’t as healthy as I thought it would be due to the patty being fried and not grilled.  They seemed to like the burgers and said it was comparable to The Counter burgers….except price is way more reasonable.  You can get a burger, side and drink for under $10.

Overall it was a good meal and I will be coming back.

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Marietta, GA

2/1/2011

A great burger & bar joint in the Roswell/Alpharetta area. New/Clean interior.

Went in for the $5 burger; The Pure Breed – cooked medium. The toasted bun was yum and the patty was nicely seasoned (juicy ’til the last bite).

I’m looking forward to trying the wings on my next visit.

 

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This is my FAVE!!!!!
by wannabefoodie (3 reviews)
August 10, 2010 - Likes it

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the French Poodle Chicken it is so much better then good! Buttermilk Fried chicken (yes), melted brie cheese (yes), caramelized onions (yes), Granny Smith apple (yes), dijon mustard (yes)….. What your gonna put that all on a bun!!! YES PLEASE!!!!

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I Love the food!!!!
by BobbyK (1 review)
August 15, 2010 - Really likes it

Everything on the menu is great, but my favorites are:Starters-Shrimp & Crab DipFried PicklesBurgers-The ChihuahuaBluetick Hound BurgerDifferent Breeds-French Poodle ChickenLou’s Smoked Turkey ClubDesserts-Buttermilk Pie

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So much more than burgers…
by GaryD (1 review)
August 14, 2010 - Likes it

When you go to Lucky’s, be sure you have room for one of their signature appetisers…. OMG. Every one is AWESOME. Be sure to try the tempura artichokes with ginger dipping sauce….. , the kettle chips with blue cheeze or the pimento cheeze bites… simply AWESOME!!!

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John Breech / Staff The Beacon Newspaper
Lucky’s Burger and Brew
Lucky’s is named after someone’s dog, so the restaurant and the menu have an overarching dog theme.

First Impression

John: When I walked through the doors at Lucky’s, the first thing I noticed were the booths. The booths are huge. I’m pretty sure the Duggar family from TLC could comfortably fit all 19 of their children into one of Lucky’s booths with room to spare. Here’s the other thing; Tim and I have agreed on two things over the past year: that The Situation won’t win Dancing with the Stars and that Roswell needs a nice burger and beer joint near downtown. Lucky’s fills the burger and beer joint niche. Hopefully on Tuesday, America will take care of the other thing.

Tim: Lucky’s is named after someone’s dog, so the restaurant and the menu have an overarching dog theme. Normally you wouldn’t want dogs and hamburgers that closely associated together because someone might erroneously connect the two. But the idea that a dog named Lucky inspired someone to start a restaurant is actually quite charming.

John: 7.5
Tim: 8

Appetizers

John: Every time I walk into a restaurant, I secretly wish one thing: that they’ll have tater tots on the menu. Potatoes can be served in many different ways: fries, soup, mashed, baked, hashed, but the only one that matters is tater tots. Tater Tots are the pinnacle of potato making. Unfortunately, every restaurant in the world has given up on them, except for Lucky’s that is. When I picked up the menu, my heart skipped two and a half beats when I saw my three favorite words in the English language right next to each other (for full effect, say each word and then pause two seconds): Chili Cheese Tots. Obviously I ordered them. If you’re tired of the French fry scene or the baked potato scene, then I suggest tater tots. And Lucky’s even adds to their tastiness by adding jalapenos, shredded cheese and chili. Someone in the Lucky’s kitchen was on their ‘A’ game when they came up with the idea to put tater tots on the menu. Tim ordered some giant pimento cheese balls, but I didn’t really touch them, I just ate the tater tots.

Tim: I hardly got to eat any of the tater tots because Breech drooled all over 90 percent of the plate. Then Mel and I got into a deep discussion about what exactly pimentos are and how they can be those little red things inside olives and still be made into pink cheese. Is pimento cheese actually cheese, or is it some kind of creamy spread made up of mashed up pimentos? Someone needs to get to the bottom of this. Either way, the fried pimento cheese balls were fantastic. You used to only see pimento cheese on those pre-made crustless white bread sandwiches, but nowadays you can get it in grits and fried balls. It’s a good role expansion for this mysterious food.
Chili Tots: John 8.5, Tim 8
Cheese Balls: John 7, Tim 8

Entrées

John: If you eat at Lucky’s, there’s a 97 percent chance that you’re going to eat a burger. You’ll smell them cooking when you walk in, it’s in the name of the restaurant and it’s what they do best. Really, there is no reason not to get one. Unless of course you’re a vegetarian. In that case, I can only recommend the Piedmont salad. Anyway, back to the burgers and people who eat meat. I ordered something called the Undertaker. Is it named after the wrestler? Is it called the Undertaker because it might kill you? I can’t answer either of those questions. The only question I can answer is this one: is it good? Yes. It’s a burger topped with cheese, bacon, onion rings and a fried egg. If that sounds like a lot, it is. The burger will barely fit in your mouth, so make sure to do some jaw exercises before you show up at Lucky’s. If you don’t know any jaw exercises, invent them, just make sure you do them before you get there. Tim had something called the Chihuahua, I’ll let him explain.

Tim: The Undertaker is the only burger on the menu not named after a dog. The Chihuahua, as you would imagine, is a Mexican-themed burger with chipotle mayo, guacamole and chopped green chilis. It was exceedingly bueno, and not as grande as your casa like the Undertaker.
We also had the French Poodle chicken sandwich. It was a fried chicken breast with brie cheese, Granny Smith apples and dijon mustard. It too was tres bon, even if it was a departure from the normally juvenile food selections (like tater tots) that we normally order.

Undertaker: John 8, Tim 8
Chihuahua: John 7, Tim 8
French Poodle: John 7, Tim 6.5

Dessert

John: Two of my favorite foods in the world are buttermilk pancakes and buttermilk waffles. To me, buttermilk only makes things better. If it were the least bit healthy, I would mix buttermilk with more buttermilk and drink that and then make more of it and then drink that. So when I saw buttermilk pie on the dessert menu, I was all over it. The pie is shaped like a regular piece of pie, but there is one big difference, it has a burnt sugar crème brulee topping. Just when I thought buttermilk couldn’t get any better, Lucky’s goes and makes this pie.

Tim: Lucky’s owner Ted Lerner is the mastermind behind the buttermilk pie. It’s an item that is generally unfamiliar to his guests, so he tells them to order it and if they don’t like it they don’t have to pay for it. He says he’s never had anyone send it back. We didn’t send it back either, so his record is still perfect.

Buttermilk Pie: John 8, Tim 7.5

Final Impression

John: The last time I saw tater tots and Pabst Blue Ribbon offered at the same restaurant, I was a freshman in college. I loved that restaurant and I ate there at least once a week. But that restaurant is in Oxford, Ohio, and I’m in Roswell, so its kind of tough to get back more than once every three years. Now I have Lucky’s. Not only are their burgers great, but I have a new place to get tater tots. And I should also mention that I think Tim fell in love with their beer menu. He ordered a bunch of beers that came in a can, that is impressive.

Tim: Lucky’s offers Stroh’s, Black Label, Old Milwaukee and PBR, all in a can and all for a very reasonable price.  It’ like Lucky’s raided my dad’s refrigerator from 1984. It’s the only place in the metro area that you can order tater tots and drink cheap beer from a can. This distinction makes Lucky’s a must-visit.

John: 8
Tim: 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucky’s Burger & Brew

1144 Alpharetta Street, Roswell

By Bob Townsend

For the AJC

6:46 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010

Lucky’s Burger & Brew has been open for just a little more than a month, but it already has the friendly feel of a neighborhood hangout. The inexpensive menu is mostly bar food, simply cooked and presented with a bit of fun. And the atmosphere strikes a balance between contemporary and comfortable.

Lucky’s look

Lucky is the name of the owner’s pet golden retriever, honored on the Lucky’s logo and dog-friendly patio in front. Inside, the space is cheerfully intimate. Semicircular upholstered banquettes, suspended drum lamps and retro maroon and yellow linoleum tiles give it the look of a chic diner. On a recent evening a few regulars gathered at the bar, where the triple TVs tuned to baseball and tennis spurred some good-natured sports banter.

Burgers and fried

Besides burgers, the menu features sandwiches, wings, salads, desserts and kids meals.

Starters and sides ($2.50-$8) lean heavily toward the fried stuff — McDonald’s-style French fries, sweet potato fries, Tater Tots, kettle chips, onion rings, fried pickles and mozzarella sticks.

Specialty or build-your-own burgers ($6-$10.75 with one side) can be ordered with a seven-ounce beef, turkey or black bean patty. The griddled ground beef, cooked to medium-well unless otherwise specified, is lightly seasoned, with a dense, meaty texture. Among the most popular combos, the Chihuahua ($9) comes topped with chopped green chiles, pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayonnaise and guacamole, on a soft egg bun.

The buttermilk fried chicken sandwich ($8.50), oddly known as the French Poodle on the menu, is a pleasant surprise of layered  flavors. A crispy and juicy battered chicken breast is topped with gooey melted brie, sweet caramelized onions, tart Granny Smith apple slices and spicy Dijon mustard.

Brews and booze

Although Lucky’s has a full bar and a concise wine list, beer is the center of the drink menu, even if the draft and bottle selections could be a bit more imaginative and locally focused.

Sweetwater 420 on draft ($5 for a shaker pint) is the only Atlanta brew, while craft beer crowd-pleasers Brooklyn Brown and New Belgium Skinny Dip are available in the bottle.

The “Old School” list cleverly features the likes of Carling Black Label, Genesee Cream Ale, Old Milwaukee, Pabst Blue Ribbon and Stroh’s for $2.75 a can, or order a “Mutt Bucket” for $17.

Dining out

Lucky’s Burger & Brew, 1144 Alpharetta Street, 770-518-5695

Signature dish: Burgers and sandwiches

Entree prices: $6-$10.75

Hours: 3-11 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 3 p.m.-midnight Fridays; noon.-midnight Saturdays; 12:30-11 p.m. Sundays. Opening Mondays-Fridays at noon beginning Sept. 20.

Credit cards: Yes

Online: luckysburgerandbrew.com

 

 

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