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Lucky's

Item: Lucky's
Author: Geneva Ives

Cuisine: American, Continental, Steakhouse

Price Range: $$$$

10Best Says

Given to impeccable preparation of basic dishes, legendary Lucky's ensures that diners are privy to the best steaks and chops possible. Terrific ingredients make the difference, and everything is made in-house. Aged Midwestern beef in a variety of cuts draws rave reviews, as do racks of lamb, chops, Maine lobster, fresh fish and hefty shrimp cocktails. The stylish interior boasts black-and-white photos of classic film stars, and an outdoor patio adds to the charm. Well-received and always popular. Sit at the bar, rub elbows with Santa Barbara's who's who and order a plate of onion strings and a martini - now that's an evening well-spent!

Address:

1279 Coast Village Rd
Montecito, CA 93108
805-565-7540

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 4pm-10pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-3pm,; 4pm-10pm

Website:

luckys-steakhouse.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert

Montecito's Best Restaurants: "Dine at the bar to seize your chance to socialize with the (often rich and sometimes handsome) locals."

Best for Montecito's Best Restaurants Because: A classic steakhouse, Lucky's is where you go to dine with affluent meat-lovers in a sophisticated setting.

Dinner Menu
- Seafood Appetizers
  
  Giant Shrimp Cocktail
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Chilled Crabmeat Cocktail
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Smoked Scottish Salmon
  
  Capers, Onions, Toasted Brioche ($19.00)
  
  Fried Calamari, with Two Sauces
  
  ($15.00)
- Warm Appetizers
  
  French Onion Soup Gratinée with Cheeses
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Matzo Ball Soup
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Gianni's Escargots in Garlic Butter One-half Dozen
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Macaroni and Cheese
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Lucky Chili with Cheddar, Onions and Cornbread
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Grilled Artichoke (also available steamed or chilled)
  
  ($14.00)
- Salads
  
  Lucky's Salad
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Chopped Salad
  
  with Arugula, Radicchio, Shrimp, Prosciutto, Cannellini Beans & Onions ($17.00)
  
  Prosciutto di Parma, roasted peppers and arugula
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Wilted Spinach Salad
  
  with Bacon, Mushrooms & Chopped Egg ($14.00)
  
  Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Hazelnuts
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Ripe Tomato and Sweet Onions
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Mixed Farm Greens with Diced Tomato
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Jimmy the Greek Salad with Feta
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Wedge of Iceberg
  
  with Roquefort or Thousand Island dressing ($12.00)
  
  Arugula and Radicchio Salad
  
  with Shaved Parmesan ($12.00)
- Plats Du Jour
  
  Monday - Mary Ellen'S Chicken Pot Pie
  
  ($35.00)
  
  Tuesday - Spice Rubbed Pork Chop Au Jus
  
  Sweet Potato Puree & Spinach ($35.00)
  
  Wednesday - Filet Mignon Stroganoff
  
  with Buttered Noodles ($35.00)
  
  Thursday - Market Street Meatloaf
  
  Spinach & Mashed ($32.00)
  
  Friday - Grilled Veal Chop
  
  Mustard Sauce Roasted Vegetables ($52.00)
  
  Saturday - Braised Special
  
  Sunday - Prime Rib Roast
  
  Yorkshire Pudding ($49.00)
- Steaks and Chops
  
  Filet Mignon
  
  ($55.00)
  
  Filet Mignon
  
  ($62.00)
  
  Petit Filet Mignon
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Bone-In New York
  
  ($55.00)
  
  New York Strip Steak
  
  ($39.00)
  
  New York Strip Steak
  
  ($49.00)
  
  Porterhouse
  
  ($78.00)
  
  Bone-In Rib Chop
  
  ($72.00)
  
  Double Cut Lamb Chops
  
  ($59.00)
  
  BBQ Pork Baby Back Ribs
  
  ($33.00)
- Special Steaks
  
  New York Pepper Steak
  
  with Cognac ($51.00)
  
  Filet Mignon Pepper Steak
  
  with Cognac ($57.00)
  
  New York Strip Steak
  
  with Roquefort ($54.00)
  
  Gene's Filet Mignon
  
  Red Wine Horseradish Sauce ($62.00)
  
  Surf 'n Turf
  
  Petit Filet and 1/2 Lobster
- Potatoes
  
  Hashed Brown Potatoes
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Hashed Brown Potatoes with Gruyére Cheese
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Baked Idaho Russet Potato
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Lucky's French Fried Potatoes
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Mashed Potatoes
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Lucky's Home Fried Potatoes
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Herbie's Potato Skins with Sour Cream & Chives
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Sweet Potato Home Fries
  
  ($10.00)
- Sandwiches & Other Dishes
  
  Sliced Filet Mignon Open Faced Sandwich
  
  with Mushrooms, Home-Made French-Fried Potatoes ($25.00)
  
  Lucky Burger
  
  All Natural Chuck , Choice of Cheese, Home-Made French-Fried Potatoes, Soft Bun or Kaiser Roll ($20.00)
  
  Sliced Steak Salad
  
  with Arugula, Radicchio and Sauteed Onion ($25.00)
  
  Grilled, Chicken Breast and Spinach Salad
  
  ($24.00)
- Chicken, Vegetables, Seafood
  
  Roast Organic Chicken One Half, Truffle Oil Jus
  
  ($32.00)
  
  Sauteed Tofu
  
  Japanese Vinagrette, Green Onions, Shiitake Mushrooms, Spinach ($24.00)
  
  King Salmon (wild when available) Grilled -or-Steamed
  
  ($32.00)
  
  Dover Sole, Meuniére, -or- Grilled with Maitre d' Butter
  
  ($46.00)
  
  Sauteed Sand Dabs, Meuniere
  
  ($30.00)
  
  Maine Lobster, Steamed in the Shell, 2 1/2 - 3 pound
  
  One-half Maine Lobster Steamed in the Shell
- Side Orders
  
  Skinny Onion Rings
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Creamed Spinach
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Sautéed Mushrooms
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Jumbo Asparagus with Hollandaise
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Fresh Creamed Corn
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Broccoli with Garlic & Chilis
  
  ($10.00)
Brunch Menu
- Morning Starters & First Courses
  Fresh Squeezed OJ or Grapefruit Juice
  $6.00
  
  $8.00
  Bowl of Chopped Fresh Fruit
  
  with Lime and Mint ($9.00)
  
  Giant Shrimp Cocktail
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Chilled Crab Meat Cocktail
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Grilled Artichoke with Choice of Sauce
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Burrata Mozzarella, Basil and Ripe Tomato
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Today's Soup
  
  ($10.00)
  
  French Onion Soup, Gratinée with Cheeses
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Matzo Ball Soup
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Lucky Chili
  
  with Cheddar & Onions ($15.00)
- Eggs & Other Breakfast Dishes
  
  Classic Eggs Benedict
  
  with Julienne Canadian Bacon and Hollandaise ($18.00)
  
  California Eggs Benedict
  
  with Spinach, Tomato and Avocado ($18.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon and Sautéed Onion Omelet
  
  with Sour Cream & Chives ($18.00)
  
  Wild Mushroom and Gruyere Omelet
  
  ($19.00)
  
  Home Made Spanish Chorizo Omelet
  
  with Avocado ($17.00)
  
  Small New York Steak
  
  Two Eggs Any Style ($25.00)
  
  Corned Beef Hash & 2 Poached Eggs
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Huevos Rancheros
  
  Two Eggs Any Style. Tortillas, Melted Cheese Avocado & Warm Salsa ($15.00)
  
  Brioche French Toast
  
  with Fresh Berries and Maple Syrup ($14.00)
  
  Waffle Platter
  
  with Fresh Berries, Whipped Cream, Maple Syrup ($12.00)
  
  Smoked Scottish Salmon
  
  Toasted Bialy or Bagel, Cream Cheese & Olives, Tomato & Cucumber ($19.00)
  
  Mixed Vegetable Frittata
  
  with Gruyere ($17.00)
- Sandwiches
  
  Lucky Burger
  
  All Natural Chuck. Choice of Cheese, Homemade French Fried Potatoes, Soft Bun or Kaiser Roll ($20.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken Breast Club on a Soft Bun
  
  with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Avocado ($18.00)
  
  Sliced Filet Mignon Open Faced Sandwich,
  
  with Mushrooms, Homemade French Fried Potatoes ($24.00)
  
  Hot Corned Beef
  
  on a Kaiser Roll or Rye ($18.00)
  
  Rueben Sandwich
  
  with Corned Beef, Sauerkraut & Gruyere on Rye ($20.00)
- Salads & Other Specialties
  
  Wedge of Iceberg
  
  with Roquefort or Thousand Island Dressing ($10.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  with Grilled Chicken Breast ($20.00)
  
  Seafood Louie
  
  Crab, Shrimp, Avocado, Egg, Romaine, Tomato, Cucumber ($29.00)
  
  Charred Rare Tuna Nicoise Salad
  
  ($27.00)
  
  Lucky's Salad
  
  with Romaine, Shrimp, Bacon, Green Beans & Roquefort ($17.00)
  
  Cobb Salad
  
  Tossed with Roquefort Dressing ($19.00)
  
  Chopped Salad
  
  with Arugula, Radicchio, Shrimp, Prosciutto, Cannellini Beans & Onions ($17.00)
  
  Sliced Steak Salad
  
  with Arugula, Radicchio and Sautéed Onion ($24.00)
  
  Jimmy the Greek Salad with Feta
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Dos Pueblos Abalone
  
  ($24.00)
Desserts Menu
- Desserts
  
  The Salty Turtle Sundae
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Artisan Gelatos and Sorbets
  
  ask server for selection ($12.00)
  
  Gene's Affogato
  
  choice of Gelato ($12.00)
  
  Mixed Berries
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Mixed Berries and Sorbet
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Creme Brulee
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Cheesecake with Berry Compote
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Warm Apple Crisp a la Mode
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Fresh Mixed Berry Shortcake
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Warm Pecan Pie a la Mode
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Chocolate Brownie Sundae
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Warm Bread Pudding
  
  with Bourbon Sauce ($10.00)
  
  Molten Triple Chocolate Cake
  
  please allow 20 minutes ($12.00)
  
  Grand Marnier Souffle, Creme Anglaise
  
  please allow 20 minutes ($12.00)
- Coffee & Tea
  
  LUCKY'S #7 Blend Coffee
  
  ($4.00)
  
  LUCKY'S #11 Blend Decaf Coffee
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Espresso
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Double Espresso
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Cappuccino or Latte
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Selection of Tea
  
  ($4.00)

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