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    Lucille's

    3.9 (2.1k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    LUCILLE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Tequila lemon drop
    Jordan W.

    Still as good as I remember! We were one of the last reservations, so I feel like the mac & cheese wasn't baked as long, but still one of my favorite dishes here as well as their fried catfish I usually get it alone or with the catfish and grits combination. I hated that they were out of the oxtail meat to add to the catfish and grits and fried green tomatoes, but again we were the last table of the day so that was probably why. Service was just OK this time I've had the same server before.

    Stuffed biscuits, delicious -
    J P.

    The restaurant was very impressive and the history is even more impressive - The staff was very attentive and responsive - On to the food, we were very pleased with our orders and continued to notice others meals being brought out looked even tastier, lol - Wifey grabbed the Chicken and Waffles, while I grabbed the burger and fries, I'm a simple guy, lol - The food was above average, regarding the taste - If you are in the Houston area, this is one place you should visit -

    Famous Chili Biscuits  Fried Green Tomatoes (B)
    Dede T.

    This restaurant has been on my try list for a while and it was worth the wait. This was a group outing and I tried the chili biscuits as appetizer and the seared salmon as my main dish. I wasn't a huge fan of the chili biscuits, it lacked flavor or soul. My colleagues enjoyed the fried green tomatoes. My salmon was really good and the flavors were complimentary. The green rice was excellent and full of flavor. I had a ginger ale for the drink to help wash down my meal. Our sever was Rick who was easy on the eyes, attentive, and friendly. The atmosphere is a mix of modern and contemporary. It's an ode to Lucille with black and white images and other aesthetic. I would love to come back and try other items on the menu. Again great place for a lunch date or sharing meals with colleagues. See y'all next time!

    Chicken & Waffle (B)
    Judy C.

    Made reservations ahead of time via Opentable. We were able to get seated right away and thank goodness we did cause it was super busy on a Saturday for brunch. We got the Croissant French Toast + Wings (I was a bit disappointed in the french toast, as it was super soggy, like it was left out for a long time and didn't have the satisfactory crisp when you bit into the layers. The wings were seasoned really nicely and nice n crunchy). Also, got the Chicken and Waffles (the sweet potato waffles were fluffy and chicken wings were the same as the ones that came with the french toast). I gave the service some grace, just cause it was a saturday for lunch time so i expected it to be busy. Parking - Valet $10, they accept card too Seating - Both indoor and outdoors seating They had good music playing in the background and not too loud.

    Croissant French Toast with chicken
    Joelex D.

    Want a southern brunch that your auntie will enjoy? This place has great comfort home cooked food with a modern twist. Located in downtown and just a brisk walk from Herman park and museums, it welcomes you with open arms. We tried the croissant French toast with the crispy wings, which were unique but wasn't exactly what we had expected. It was a bit underwhelming the fluffy texture of croissants was lost and the moistness of French toast wasn't even noticeable. The wings however were delicious, nice flavor and spice with lots of crunch. My favorite dish was the fried green tomatoes, it was nice surprise! It was packed with juicy textures and the accompanying spicy aioli and goat cheese really brought the flavors together in a harmonious symphony. The oxtail tamales were good but not great, they left me feeling meh since plate didn't reflect the price. The hot chicken sandwich left me with the same impression, but the chicken was quite flavorful and crunchy. I'll definitely be back to try their happy hour to get a better deal on the plates.

    Arhonda C.

    Lucille's has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Houston. Everything is on point, especially the service. On my last visit, I was greeted by Ronnei, the smiling and beautiful hostess up front, and then taken care of by Rick and Meme, who both delivered amazing southern hospitality. The menu has plenty of great options for all tastebuds, and everything I've tried so far has been delicious with that homemade feel. The atmosphere inside is super versatile, it can be laid-back or a little more upscale, but either way, it always feels comfortable, like a real southern kitchen.

    Kelley N.

    Ambiance....lovely old house, wood floors, cozy. Staff was so friendly and welcoming. This is a bold statement, but I stand behind it....I had croissant French toast with spicy wings.....this beat out Breakfast Klub by miles. Fried green tomatoes to start with were amazing, full of flavor! Ox tail omelette was unique and perfectly seasoned. Bacon was thick and delicious. Peach mimosas....yum. Can't wait to go back to try the dinner menu, but brunch here is a MUST.

    Willy N.

    One of the best spots in town for classy Southern food! I am a big fan of their brunch menu. They have so many delicious options. You can't go wrong with their Chicken and Waffles. The chicken is fried to peak perfection. Each bite is so crispy and flavorful. The waffles are perfectly made as well. Crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside. Shrimp and Grits are also fantastic too! Grits are out of this world! This was my first time at Lucille's, but it won't be my last. I am excited to try their dinner options in the future. I can't wait!

    SHRIMP & GRITS
    EM H.

    While in Houston, Texas in October, 2016, I had to get my Southern food fix. My search found Lucile's, so DJ and I had supper here on the evening of Friday, October 28. Housed in a cozy, vintage house, Lucille's is nestled in a residential area in the heart of Houston's Museum District. We easily found nearby street parking. The restaurant is a casual dining place with dark wood furnishings. We sat in the back room, a much more intimate and comfy area than the main dining room where the bar resides. The venue appeared to be clean and tidy during the night of our visit. Lucille's menu offers modern takes on Southern classics such as PORK & BEANS and FRIED OYSTERS, paying tribute to the brother cofounders' great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith. We started out our dinner with the FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, a small plate of four slices seasoned with cornmeal and topped with small dollops of goat cheese and drizzles of spicy aioli, yum. DJ continued with another vegetarian dish and I ordered the SHRIMP & GRITS for my entrée. My bowl was nice and filling, topped with generous slices of andouille sausage and plump gulf shrimp. If you are a lover of shrimp and grits, this dish is definitely for you. Southern hospitality is what we experienced during our visit; we were welcomed with warmth and kindness during the entire evening. A delightful time we had at Lucille's. I will definitely return if/when I am back in Houston.

    Dajah W.

    Food wasn't good to me. Lacked flavor overall ! Waiter was cool and helped us pick the best options!

    Chicken Fried Steak
    Cici M.

    This place was recommended to me as I was visiting Houston for the first time. Very open to peoples recommendations when I'm going to a new city so I didn't think anything of it ... I wish I did. Came here for brunch seated quickly but took awhile for them to serve us let alone take our order. My entree was the Chicken Fried Steak (one of my favorite comfort meals) and I was NOT impressed with this version. It lacked flavor, the gravy on top didn't even save the dish. The Mac and cheese was not it either. It looked delicious but it was well melted on top but soon as you got on the inside the consistency was off it was watery. The cornbread overcooked and hard. Not enjoyable whatsoever. Overall from my entire stay in Houston over 4/5 days this ranked last in all of the meals I had during my stay. I would not recommend unfortunately, there's plenty of other places to go for brunch in Houston.

    Jason B.

    Didn't live up to the hype Came for dinner. 7pm reservation on a Wednesday. When we arrived there was water everywhere. Gave the keys to the valet and went to help my wife literally jump a puddle with heels on to get to the restaurant sidewalk. Turned back to get my phone out of the car and the valet sped off like it was his own car. When we got inside the entire restaurant smelled like old antiques. It's a very distinctive smell. Not the aroma of incredible flavors greeting you at the door, no, antiques. The decor was very minimal and in no way upscale. This is sold as an upscale soul food restaurant; I don't see it. They sat us at the smallest table in the restaurant, pushed against an obscure wall, DIRECTLY outside the swinging door to the kitchen. This is what a reservation gets you on a slow night? Interesting. We asked to move over to a table nearby. They told us that's for "four people" but still moved us. Let's get to the food: Jalepeno poppers- 2/10 It's literally two jalepenos halved and stuffed for $14. These were the worst I've had anywhere. Hard jalepenos, chewy brisket and just not good. Oxtail tamales- 9/10 These were very good. The roja sauce is what really made it stand out. Great spice level. But for $23 it should have been more than two mini tamales. They were tiny Catfish and grits- 8/10 Great catfish. Fried, battered and seasoned very well. The grits are as basic as it gets. Cheese grits were an extra dollar and made no difference at all. $29 + $1 Shrimp and grits- 6/10 Basic shrimp and basic grits. Nothing special about this plate at all. Not upscale, not inventive. Just basic. $28 Collard greens- 1/10 These are easily the worst greens I've had. This includes cookouts, home kitchens and restaurants. Just bad. No seasoning, odd topping dropped on top. No meat. Gimme some ham hocks or turkey necks...something. Also not a fan of large chunks of stems in my greens. I don't mind some texture but this was excessive. $8 for a small portion. One of the servers had grabbed my keys for me so I could get my phone before we ate. I then realized the valet lot is a pothole obstacle course. Giant puddles and huge potholes everywhere. Also, no one monitors it. So when we left I told the valet here's a tip and I'll grab my own car. I had the keys already and was still slightly upset that he drove it so fast and didn't wait for me to grab my phone. Tipped him $5 and he said no, it's $10. I told him I'm getting it myself and you drove off with my phone after I told you to wait. He didn't budge. Cool, take your $10 but you're not driving my car again. Service was average. Typical recommendations of whatever is the most expensive on the menu and literally no information nor descriptions of any of the dishes. My Wife asked for help deciding between the catfish and grits or the yard bird. Instead the waitress sidestepped answering the question and recommended either the fish fry or the pork shank. Nice Spent $150 before tip and valet for the two of us. I really don't see anything at all about this restaurant that justifies the price point. I can get better versions of everything we ate elsewhere. Wouldn't recommend.

    Justin N.

    Found Lucille's on Instagram and I was not disappointed in the dinning experience here. I loved the decor and all the artwork. I had been wanting some good southern home cooking and I was very pleased with the experience here. For our appetizer we had their Famous Chili Biscuits. They were not what I was expecting but a very and delicious surprise. I was expecting biscuits with like chili powder on top but they were biscuits stuffed with chili and I loved them. I ordered the Yardbird as my entree. The chicken was fried to perfection and the mashed potatoes were great, but unfortunately the collard greens didn't change my opinion on collard greens. (I have never been a fan of collard greens) Overall the service was really good and I really enjoyed the food. I recommend Lucille's and I will be back to eat more.

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    Food and service was impeccable. Try the fried catfish and grits with cheese. It was amazing.

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    Deep fried crawfish?

    No see menu online

    Is this a restaurant we'd have to dress up for?

    It's not. Casual works just fine. I suggest calling to confirm or checkout the indoor pics of the restaurant.

    What is the parking setup? Is there free parking?

    They offer a valet and street parking. The metered parking may be free after 6pm.

    What is the difference between main, dining and patio seating? Which is recommended for a group of 8-10?

    Main dining is inside the restaurant. Patio is outside. For a group of 8 -10 main seating is recommended. Call first, I was told they could only accommodate a party of 6.

    On the weekends, can you order off the lunch menu as well as the brunch menu?

    Yes, you can order off either of the menus.

    Do they have a private room? If so, how many does it seat?

    It's seems to be a very small place so most likely no.

    Do you need a reservation for brunch (Saturday or Sunday)?

    I have not been to brunch here. But, I have read reviews that suggest that it is so busy that you SHOULD have a reservation. It isn't required. But, highly suggested. I am definitely glad I had a reservation when I went here for dinner.

    Can you byob?

    Absolutely not

    Do they have Saturday brunch?

    Yes they do!

    Social distancing in place for outside seating?

    YES, all of the tables are spread out.

    What is the parking situation? Is it pretty easy to park?

    Yes! When we went they had valet right up front. Love Lucille's!

    Do they have bottomless mimosas on sundays? If so, what's the price?

    Yes they used too but apparently the city of Houston doesn't allow bottomless mimosas. I just asked one of the servers.

    What are the happy hour times and what's on the happy hour menu?

    Happy Hour is 3-6 Tuesday thru Friday. It has a bunch of discounted (from the regular menu) happy hour bites and beer, wine, and cocktail specials.

    What kind of vegan options are there?

    They have the roasted butternut squash as an appetizer that is phenomenal. There is also a Vegetarian Entree of Sprouts and Lentils that is vegan if you ask for no sour cream. Some of the other items on the menu like the Truffled Brussel Sprouts… Read more

    Wondering if Lucille's dress code is casual on a Saturday evening?

    Very casual

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    Nancy's Hustle

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    Bludorn

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    2.4 mi
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    Came here for my wife's birthday. Made the reservation using Resy/Opentable indicating occasion,…read moreand when we arrived, there was no indication from staff that they were aware. We weren't drinking so we did mocktails. Their selection is solid. I recommend the Million Dollar Baby and the New Madness. For the oysters, we did 2 of each: fried, smoked and roasted. I would low key just come back for oysters next time. They were that damn good. I was let down by the dry-aged burger. Even though I ordered the burger as medium, it was pretty dry. I've had better burgers from joints around town. Not worth $24. The Chicken entree was an absolute let down. I won't even elaborate. Some of our favorite entrees were the carrot soup and crab rice. Both were out of this world. For me the food was 3/5, service (aside from staff forgetting occasion of visit) 5/5, value 3/5. Also valet parking is $8. I'm still undecided if I'll be back. Need to recover from spending $275 on a single dinner. Ouch.

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    4.2
    (610 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Fine dining

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    They are located in my office building, and I've heard great things about their original Denver…read morelocation. Unfortunately, I've been consistently underwhelmed, especially considering the prices. Today, the bill was approximately $65 for two hamburgers, fries, an iced tea, and a Coke (and they even charge for Coke refills--my friend had two). Beyond the cost, they seem to treat ketchup like it's a luxury item. For two burgers and fries, they brought out a single small ramekin, and it always feels like you have to ask repeatedly for more. Another frustration is their attitude toward reservations. Every time I've visited, they've made a point of mentioning that I didn't have one. This time, I specifically made a reservation through OpenTable, only to later see it marked as canceled. I'm not sure why, but it certainly left a bad impression. Overall, the food is fine, but the combination of high prices, nickel-and-diming on basics, and the overall customer experience means this won't be one of my preferred lunch spots going forward.

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    Black truffle Mac and cheese- yummy!
    Black truffle Mac and cheese- yummy!
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    Bartender made a special drink
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    4.3
    (710 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$

    I might have just found one of my new favorite restaurants in Houston. What a great experience!…read more Recently, a good friend dined here and immediately called me to tell me how great it was. She then text our friends group and said we all had to come together and we did just that. She made reservations in advance as this place is popular thanks to recent Michelin Bib Gourmand awards as well as many other accolades. Walk ins are welcome as well. Our reservation was later in the evening so after a night of bar hopping, we ride shared in which I think is one of the best options as parking is limited here or you have to find street parking in the neighborhood. This place is literally a house turned into a restaurant. Inside is just multiple rooms with a couple of tables. It makes for a unique, intimate dining experience, perfect for a date night. In our case, we were a group of nine so we got patio seating. The patio is spacious and well kept, and if the weather cooperates, a great place to hang. One thing that really stood out to me is the amazing ambience of this place. I was told that the bartenders pick the music for the night from the owners extensive vinyl collection. Once the album is in, they play it in it's entirety. The sound system was systeming and on top of the great company and food, we were totally vibing with the music. Customer service was amazing. Every staff member we came across was so friendly, especially our server. The menu here changes. There are some mainstays, but they like to change things up. Their website shows current menus daily. We were told that family style is the best way to experience this restaurant. I am one of those people that will always listen to the staff and go with their suggestions. Our group went through quite a bit of their menu from apps, entrees and desserts. I loved that our server and staff brought our food out one by one in what they thought was the best progression so we could take a culinary journey. We started off light with their popular Dilly Bread. Best bread I've had in awhile. Next was the Texas Tartare. It was my first ever tartare and it was delicious. We then moved on to Fingerlingin Good which was a crispy potato dish with chili crisp and mascarpone. It was potatoes elevated to the highest level and so so good. Next up was Beer Battered Sweet Tots. I didn't think sweet potatoes could be that good. Our first entree was a vegan dish called the Carroty Kid. I could seriously become a vegan if all dishes tasted like this. It was curried. A bowl of jasmine rice would've made it a complete meal. Next we tried another famous Nobie's dish called Nonno's Pasta. Handmade, perfectly cooked tagliatelle with a delicious bolognese. I wouldn't share this next time. Ok, I will, but it was that good. On to the heavier dishes. First up was the Jamon With Your Bad Self. This came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. It was favorite heavy entree. It was high quality, iberico pork steak with shaved brussels and all kinds of other tasty ingredients that when combined made such a tasty bite. We then went to the sea with the Drops of Grouperter. It was good, but not something I would order again. It was a little too smoky for my liking. Our biggest dish that came market priced was the Kick His Ass Seabass. This was a whole fish that was presented beautifully on a platter with all the accouterments to make your own elevated fish tacos. We left no morsel of fish behind. It was absolutely delicious. One of the things this place is really known for is their pies. This was the part I was most excited about. Just like their menu, their pies change up. We got all their offerings that night which they presented on one big platter of goodness. Their main stay and I believe always on the menu is the famous Olive Oil Cake. It's not a pie, but I can see why this is such a popular dessert. I can't even describe it, you just have to try it to understand. The pies we had were the Black Bottom Strawberry Pie, Banana Rum, and the Peanut Butter Pie. I would order all of them again. We all had a difference of opinion on which was the best, but my fave was the Banana Rum. Overall, I was highly impressed with this place and kind of mad at myself for waiting so long to make it here. It had made it's way to the top of my list of favorite restaurants in Houston. I will be back.

    Flavors, flavors, flavors! This was another on our list of Michelin Bibendum spots to try, and we…read morethoroughly enjoyed the meal. We started with a dozen oysters 2 ways. The first were "natural" and nicely briny. The 2nd was pure genius: they said it would taste like a Big Mac, and they were spot on. Amazing! Steak Tartare - the steak and deviled egg mixture were satisfyingly velvety and the accompanying bread was buttery, chewy, and addictive; Puff Puff Pass - unique textures: crispy, chewy, smooth elements are married beautifully. Nonno's Pasta - this dish was my least favorite. I found the flavors to be too cheese forward with not enough acid; Jamon With Your Bad Self - while not much to look at, this dish was outstanding. The pork's texture was simply magical, and the flavors well-balanced. On the side, we had the Fingerlingin Good potatoes, and they lived up to their name: pleasantly crispy and bursting with savory goodness. Desserts: the Olive Oil Cake was a dream: incredibly moist and tender with vanilla richness and a kiss of lemon. The Black Bottom Pie was not my favorite. I would the salt to be too much and couldn't eat more than 2 bites because of it. Service: warm, gracious, attentive, and efficient. As for ambiance, this is where the restaurant misses the mark for me. It's in an old house, and when we walked in, that's exactly what I smelled: old house. Still, if you're looking for a unique, creative menu that delivers on flavors, add nobie's to your bingo card.

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    Bar interior
    Dilly bread - every bit as amazing as it looks
    Dilly bread - every bit as amazing as it looks
    Robobby's back-$20. my 2 favorites! Mezcal and egg whites! Wasn't worth the price tag! Zaddy spilled the first one so had to get another!

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    Robobby's back-$20. my 2 favorites! Mezcal and egg whites! Wasn't worth the price tag! Zaddy spilled the first one so had to get another!
    Theodore Rex

    Theodore Rex

    4.3
    (302 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$$

    I really enjoyed my whole experience here. The vibe is unique for Houston. The building has a…read moreunique vibe and i'm obsessed with the front door. After entering, you are immediately greeted like family in a relaxing environment but with top notch food. It was my friend's bday so we celebrated with complimentary bubbles which was a nice touch. We enjoyed a large portion of their limited/rotating menu that did not disappoint. The tuna was my favorite. 10/10. A very extensive, higher end wine list complemented the meal nicely. Definitely need reservations -- book as early as possible. Seating is very limited especially for larger parties. Parking --- street parking around the block. Wasn't too difficult. Definitely a must try!

    This place is interesting. We had heard about this restaurant for years, and finally made our way…read moreout on a Saturday night. We made reservations several days in advance and still were only able to get patio seats. The vibe of the place is so Houston. It's a really nice restaurant - inside is small and cozy, decorated beautifully. The patio only has 2 tables but it's elegant. And it looks out at the highway, billboards, downtown, and abandoned homeless encampments. During dinner, we had a bachelorette party bus park beside us and a couple shirtless guys come up from the bayou with fishing poles. But it works - that's Houston! Food itself was good, but not great. I'll give it 5/5 stars for originality - each dish was unlike anything I've had elsewhere. - ratatouille- 4/5 - it was interesting, and mostly loved that it was soaking in some delicious olive oil. - broth- 4/5 - a nice little spicy kick, but otherwise was just okay - Tuna sashimi - 5/5 - fish was fresh and tasty! Appreciated the crunch between the layers of tuna. - French cheese pancake - 4/5 - generally can't go wrong with bread and cheese. It's interesting, and I liked the green onions topping it. - Fried shrimp and shiso- 4/5 - didn't love the sauce this came with, but otherwise this almost tasted like a jalapeno popper with shrimp. - snapper - 3/5 - poached, and pretty bland. Came with a very fishy seaweed reduction on the side. - potatoes side - 2/5 - don't get these unless you're looking for just boiled potatoes. They're pretty flavorless. Overall, interesting food for a one time visit, but unlikely a place we'll return to.

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    Tomato toast.
    Tomato toast.
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    The Toasted Coconut

    The Toasted Coconut

    4.3
    (592 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    When you're stuck in town but want to feel like you're in a tropical destination, The Toasted…read moreCoconut is where you need to come. The team behind the popular restaurant Nobie's opened up this tiki inspired restaurant. Tiki bars happen to be one of my favorite varieties of bars so I was more than excited to finally check it off my list. I had recently seen them on the Food Network as well. They share a lot with another popular dining spot so parking can be a little difficult in their lot. You can find street parking or park across the street in an overflow lot. Customer service was great from start to finish. We had just ate next door and our intentions were to come in here just for cocktails, but I couldn't leave without trying some of the popular items. I wanted the most tropical drink I could find on the menu so I started off with the Blue Hawaiian. I saw fire on the description so my extra self needed to have it. I'm a big rum guy so this drink was right up my alley and very boozy with two types of rum. It was very coconut forward with pineapple being the secondary flavor. One was enough for me to feel just right. Since we had just ate, we decided to share the World Famous Cheeseburger. This was a great burger. I don't know if they were going for the smash effect, but it had smash burger characteristics. It had all my favorite things that are musts on a burger like American cheese and red onions. It also had a very nice chili aioli that added great flavor to the burger. I came on another stop for a drink visit shortly after and tried the pork dumplings and popcorn chicken. These were also very good. If I lived in the area, this place would easily be a place I would frequent often. I will most definitely be back!

    Absolutely AMAZING. No notes…read more The food was delicious and was prepared perfectly. The Bro Saam was perfection

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    Painkiller
    Painkillers that really do what their name implies.....
    Painkillers that really do what their name implies.....
    Pain Killa (left) Mai Tai (right)

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    Pain Killa (left) Mai Tai (right)

    Lucille's - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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