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    Lucky Dog Grille

    3.6 (226 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Barbeque

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    To go box, I love a personal touch!
    Marc M.

    Been wanting to try this place for a long time, so I stopped in today. Tried the burnt ends and the Cuban sandwich. Burnt ends sauce was really tasty, the ends themselves were ok, not as burnt as I'd like but that's preferential and to each their own. Was a bit more fat on them than I expected, but again, some folks enjoy that, so just information. Cuban was very good. First off, it's hard to find a decent (if any) Cuban in Cincinnati, so kudos for offering one! The pork, pickles and cheese were all tasty and bread was pressed and indeed crunchy. I also felt it was good value for money at $11 with fries. The fries are coated, which I don't like at all, but again that's my preference and bears no weight here as many people like that. I asked for them crispy and they accommodated which I appreciate. Ambience is good, low light with TVs going and a welcoming feel. I would recommend this place for the Cuban alone so give it a try. The server Sara was very nice and really just pleasant in a genuine manner which was refreshing. She seemed earnestly happy that anyone came in and treated them as such. Good job Sara!

    a plate of chicken wings with a side of ranch dressing
    Jeff M.

    Decent kid friendly place to chill out and have a beer and wings. Of course if you follow my reviews, if they have wings on the menu it's a must I order them. Lucky Dog's wings did not disappoint. Perfect size and smoked to my liking. Many beer choices served at the perfect refreshing temp. They other menu items looked delicious to try on a return visit. I'd recommend Lucky Dog for a group or with a bunch of loud kids. They loved the desert menu.

    Smoked wings
    Eric O.

    Lunch on a Saturday. Only one waitress working, but she did a good job. I had the smoked wings. Excellent. Draft beer ? Miller Lite, very good. Wife a chicken Philly. She says 4 stars. Nice large clean restaurant.

    Spicy Coleslaw
    Kassidy W.

    Overall our experience was great! The food was tasty, service was quick and the prices were pretty average for local restaurant in the area. We will definitely be back in the future! The food was really good. The French fries were crispy, the black bean burger a little spicy and my husband enjoyed his sandwich. The only thing that threw us both off was the coleslaw. My husband had been on the search for a good slaw for a few years and still hasn't found the place. It's named "Spicy Coleslaw" but there was nothing spicy about it. It tasted pretty plain. They need to add salt and make it savory or add some sugar and make it sweet. The service was impeccable. Our server Kaitlin was amazing and we didn't have to ask for refills because she just brought them!

    Cuban with Cajun fries
    Cody K.

    I've been to lucky dog numerous times but back then I didn't do yelp and despised people who took pictures of their food... now I have self hate... I work through it every day. Anyways, this place is hard for me to rank as I've had 5* experiences and 4*. Mostly 4* so I'll go with that for now because that was my last experience. The atmosphere is definitely a sports bar feel and I mean that in a good way. It's relaxed and you could definitely bring your kids and family here during a game without being heckled. If I remember correctly this is a Browns bar so expect to see the Browns on. The service has always been great. They are attentive and will answer any questions you have about the menu or beer selections. The last time I went I sat at the bar and she was very nice. She helped me choose between a few options I was stuck over. Food here is great. In recent memory I've had the philly (amazing!!), and the Cuban (pretty good), and in the past I think it was Cajun pasta (?)(but it was very good). They have a nice selection for everyone and everyone I've went with has always enjoyed their food. Overall, it's a great place to eat, grab a beer, spend time with friends and family, and to watch a game or just catch up.

    Kimberly B.

    WOW!!! Food~amazing! Service~top notch! I would come here once a week if we lived close.

    Thomas B.

    Pluses; Dog friendly patio. Woot! Good beer selection. My wife had a delicious cider and I enjoyed a nice Dragon's Milk stout on tap. The food was also very good; BLT with a fried egg and a prime rib sandwich. The salads were fresh greens and the blue cheese dressing was tasty. Cons; Service was a bit slower and staffing was low. We were not in a hurry so no issues for us and they have signs posted for such. But if you want quick, might not be you best choice

    Derek U.

    Driving the restaurant is a little hard to spot. However, the parking lot is large and can fit many people. It is a dog friendly place (eat on the patio). They give your dog plenty of treats and their own dog menu! I got my dog the smoked chicken and she finished Jt within seconds! The waiters and waitresses were excellent. The service was fast and nice! And the food was pretty decent. I loved the bacon wrapped jalapeños. Overall great restaurant and I can't wait to bring my dog back!

    Smoked Wings
    John S.

    Wing Of The North! If you know .. you know Picked up some smoked wings for a night in with friends and these bad boys did not disappoint! I've never been to Lucky Dog but I've heard that these wings are worth the special trip. Couple things to note: The wings are not broken down into drums and flats. It's the whole 3-part wing. An extra large order comes with 9. The wings are served un-sauced with a brown sugar glaze. You then order sauce to come on the side. The wings were excellent. Lot of meat on the bone and very tender. They also travelled well. As a sauce fanatic, I went a little overboard and ordered quite a few options to dip my wings into. Some of my favorites were: spicy garlic, mild, gold bbq and honey chipotle bbq. They have many more choices as well. Of course, your standard bleu cheese, ranch and celery. Again, only a takeout order so I can't judge the interior or any interaction with wait staff, but I also ordered the Triple Threat appetizer, where you select three of the seven options, and I was pretty unimpressed. Went with pretzel bites, loaded fries and potato flats. The portion size was less than what I expected it to be, and all three choices were par for the course as far as bar food staples go. Nothing extraordinary here. Fast & easy GrubHub affiliated pick up order, with the ability to select specific time. They were ready 10 minutes before my scheduled time slot. Closed on Monday's. Get the smoked wings and don't be afraid to get messy!

    MadTree Shade
    Steve A.

    Since this is called the Lucky Dog Grille, does this mean they're dog friendly? Yes they are. You can bring your dog and sit on the nice patio. Inside there's a nice bar. The bar is good for watching games. Although it's in a strip mall, this is better than it looks. It has lots of beer and a greasy food menu like a typical bar. This one though is a good place for dog owners. It has a patio that you can bring your pet into. They also have a menu just for dogs so that's kickass. Among the offerings for humans, the draft list is the best thing about this place. I had a MadTree Shade beer. This is about $5 for a pint. It has a friendly staff who love dogs. It doesn't say you can't, but maybe you can bring a cat instead. Why would you do that?

    Inside looking towards front door
    Diane W.

    This was our first time here. We had high hopes on the way there while reading all their fantastic sounding menu options. We were talking about how we were going to choose what to get! We were disappointed. The staff was nice, our server was great, the inside was nice, but the food was meh. The burnt ends were not even burnt a little bit. Not one single bit of char anywhere. The pretzels and cheese were basic and ok. The cheese was extremely runny though. The beer flight was ok, my husband just didn't like 3 of the 4 he chose. My Brutus burger was dry and basically flavorless. It comes with bbq sauce (which was good) but the rest of the burger and pulled pork just didn't have any moisture or flavor. My loaded fries were the best thing I ate. My husband got the Smoked Prime Rib Philly Sandwich. It was sooooo dry that he could barely swallow it. He actually had to add my leftover bbq sauce just to be able to even eat it. He said it had no flavor at all! His mac n cheese side was creamy but mushy. We will not be going back here again. What a disappointment.

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    Great Food. You will leave smelling a little Smokey, but helps you remember BBQ is Smokey.

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