Ambience / Overall Feel Beautiful ambience and surprisingly not too busy for a Friday evening. There's plenty of seating, both indoors and on the patio. We decided to stop by on a whim and were really happy we stumbled upon this place. Food The menu is pretty standard, but what we ordered was definitely worth it. We got the dirty wings, which were good and had a nice flavor, although they couldn't be customized. The leg of lamb was the clear winner--sumptuous and served over pita. The tzatziki added a lot of flavor and really brought the dish together. Extra Amenities The staff was very friendly and attentive. They checked on us regularly throughout the meal and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, a really pleasant find. read more

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Good place with huge patio dining area. I was only there for appetizer and drinks. The focaccia bread was delicious. Chicken wings were good size and well prepared. Service very good. I need to return for dinner and full experience for better review. read more

My friend and I came her on a week day with a dog. We sat on the massive patio and were immediately brought water, for ourselves and the pup. Plenty of diners enjoying dinner around us. The patio is able to accommodate multiple larger parties. The cocktails were refreshing and came out quickly. We split the hummus platter and sweet potato fries. Everything was delicious! The pita was soft and warm, the perfect vessel for both types of hummus. read more

Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill - Hummus Platter and Sweet Potatoes - New American Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

This is my second time at lucky Lou's in Wethersfield ! Located on main st perfect location . We love to grab food and walk around the historic old Wethersfield after . The staff is always friendly . To start I got the s'mores cocktail . Which tasted good , like a creamy liquor.. but did not really taste like s'mores . For appetizers we got the calamari which was delicious highly recommend For my entree I got the guacamole burger which was VERY GOOD ! The burger was cooked perfectly ! The flavours were amazing highly recommend ! Overall great atmosphere , good food and drinks ! read more

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Came for a late lunch with my dogs and bad a quick bite. It was a nice day and we had the dogs so we sat outside. When the server saw the dogs, he handed me a menu for dogs. I thought that was great. Here is what we ordered: - grilled chicken (for dogs) - calamari fritti: cherry peppers, lemon aioli, marinara - chicken cotoletta burger: crispy chicken, cole slaw, lemon, fresh herbs, arugula, parmessan flakes, mayo on a toasted brioche bun - rosemary chicken skewers: saffron rice pilaf, asparagus, tomato, olives, capers, cucumber mint yogurt sauce All the food was made well, servers were friendly and the outdoor seating area was clean. We had a good experience. read more

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I ate so quick because the food was soooo good! Forgot to take pics. I'm gluten intolerant and they have a great selection of foods. We had the margarita flatbread which had all the ingredients of a calabrese salad but with a basil pesto out of this world! They fish and chips with Cole slaw which I haven't had in so long and was outstanding! Highly recommend it to GF customers. read more

Fish and chips are gluten free!!! Great food and ambiance. Drinks are lovely. Outdoor patio available and very enjoyable. Parking lot behind building so you don't need to circle the block, waiting for an available parking spot. Was my first time visiting, and I can't wait to return! read more

Service was 10/10! Visited during porch fest and we sat outside during a beautiful day. The drinks and food were all excellent, our server was amazing and attentive, and I can't wait to come back! read more

Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill - Outside - New American Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

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Horrible fish and chips and the worst tartar sauce I've ever had in my life!! Shoestring French fries and two small pieces of fish that was mediocre! I'll NEVER go back! Once is enough!! read more

Still love this place. Being able to sit outside in Old Wethersfield is perfect. The staff are all so nice and attentive, they really have a good system going. My food, yet again, was delicious. It was my first time having the skewers and I 10000% recommend. It's still pretty pricey, but I wouldn't let that keep you away. read more

Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill - Steak Gyro - New American Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

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My husband and I enjoyed a nice dinner on the patio. The wait wasn't long. Our waitress was nice. We had the tomato orzo salad and famous chicken Parmesan. Both were delicious! Would definitely go back. read more

Loved the outdoor seating. Very nice ambiance. We enjoyed the menu options and opted to try a bunch of appetizers. Our favorite was the meatballs! So delicious! We also had the hummus flight which was great and the calamari. Our kids had the chicken wings which were excellent. Our toddler opted for chicken tenders and fries. Which is really a chicken cutlet served over fries - believe it or not, we all loved it lol! Our server was great. The place is obviously very well managed. Everyone is hustling like a well oiled machine. The barking dogs on the patio were kind of annoying. One larger dog actually came up to our table to try to steal a taste of fries before his owner pulled him away. But you can't blame the restaurant for oblivious dog owners. Overall really excellent experience. Loved the cocktails too. I would try a salad, gyro or burger next time as they looked yummy! read more

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Wow! Was I the "LUCKY" one to finally try Lucky Lou's! I've been to Old Wethersfield village a ton of times, but never got the chance to visit this beautiful restaurant that I've driven and walked by. This pub-style restaurant has a huge outdoor space that seats over 100 people. But I wanted to see the charm from 1787 inside. The manager welcomed each guest and seated us. We sat in a room with only 3 tables and an old fireplace so it was super cozy. I started off with the Bacio Limoncello, a lemon vodka drink. It was a very refreshing drink especially on a hot summer day. We couldn't decide on appetizers so we basically tried them all. Each one was made perfectly and were all delicious. We tried the Moms Meatballs made with beef, pork, and veal, the calamari fritti with cherry peppers, the dirty jumbo wings which were so crispy, and the focaccia garlic bread topped with the 5 cheese fondue. For our entrees we all went with chicken! The Famous Chicken Parmesan, the chicken cutlet Milanese, and the rosemary chicken gyro. All completely different flavors and all phenomenal. The chicken was crispy and flavorful. Our server was great and I am so happy I made the stop here! read more

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Five Stars for the amazing food, servers and bartenders in this long standing establishment! Over the past 15 years of coming here, the food has been consistently bursting with flavor and fresh ingredients.We appreciate the hospitality and the fact that the menu has always been evolving and offers new items, yet maintain many favorites! Thanks to the management team for making us feel welcome and special each time we visit. Ambiance is very cool and relaxing, fabulous music throughout the whole experience. Will be looking forward to returning all summer with friends and family! Wethersfield is so very lucky to have Lucky Lou's in the center of Main Street! read more

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I love going here on a breezy summer afternoon and eating outside. It's a limited menu but has enough choices, and the food and service are always good. read more

Amazing salads. I'm a total salad/veggie lover, and they have really fresh and well prepared ingredients. The slices of the Romaine lettuce, for example, in the Greek Chopped salad. Nice and evenly spaced pieces. We also enjoyed the calamari appetizer. Tasty dressing and delicately breaded My one piece of feedback was that the Womens room was a little extra warm and smelly. However, it's just a bathroom, in a historical building, so no biggie. We will be back! read more

Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill - Greek Chopped Salad, soooo good, so fresh! - New American Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

We stopped here for a late lunch after coming from the airport. There were only guests seated on their patio. The building seems to be very historic. We didn't have any sense of what to expect. I had their chicken souvlaki with amazing sweet potato fries. It was extraordinary. The chicken was tender , moist and perfectly cooked. It was on a homemade pita bread. My husband had a Cuban sandwich which he liked very well. If you are driving up 91 from New Haven to Hartford or further North this place is well worth a stop. read more

Hungry for lunch on a Sunday after spending some time in old Wethersfield. Lucky Lou's had an appealing patio on a gorgeous late fall day. I was given my choice of seating and was promptly helped by a wonderful server. Dining alone can feel intimidating but the staff went out of their way to welcome me. The menu had several items that sounded good but I choice the Greek salad with grilled rosemary chicken. The salad was a generous portion of lettuce, olives, tomatoes, feta and artichoke hearts. The chicken was good and flavorful. The price was a little steep for the added chicken but I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, the service and ambiance and would definitely eat at Lucky Lou's again. read more

Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill - Greek salad with grilled rosemary chicken - New American Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

Just a heads up, the manager is very rude We were sitting in a somewhat shady area. (yes the sun is strong around 5:30 PM.). The manager moved tables near us which included moving the umbrellas and we were served our dinner just as we were baked in hot sun. I told the manager that we were uncomfortable and he just kind of blew us off saying something to the effect so be it. We were amazed that he was so rude and didn't even apologize or suggest anything else. We had to go inside to finish our dinner. Won't be going back there.! read more

Annabella the "hostess" is genuinely the most insufferable person i have ever encountered at a dining establishment. When the food is mid and over priced you cannot have bitches as the face of your restaurant. fix it. read more

Not quite sure what to make of lucky Lou's. The ambiance for their patio is really nice but on a 90+ degree day we opted to sit inside. On a Sunday afternoon it was quite busy and we were lucky to be seated right away. Unfortunately the AC in this restaurant is near nonexistent. Our baby had to have her personal fan going the entire meal in order to keep cool. I was very surprised by this lack of amenity for such a well esteemed restaurant. Food was good but the portions are kind of hilarious how small they are. We got their burrito and it was the smallest I've ever seen with a decent price tag. Service was extremely slow and had to grab our own utensils and napkins. I think where we were seated is kind of a forgetful area for servers- only holds two parties near the bathroom so it's not the main dining area I guess. Not sure if I'd return. I might give them another try and update if I have a better experience. read more

Loved the chicken Parmesan. sauce was tasty, and chicken was very tender. It's nice to sit out on the patio. Service was OK.

I just had the worst lunch possible and I'm an easy person to please. The only way anyone can give this place more than 1 star is if they've been drinking too much. The food wasn't good nor fresh. Even the lime was old. How you can mess up a steak taco is beyond me? They know how to do it. Use over done tough steak with gristle, hard touch shell which is supposed to be soft, leave off the guacamole that was supposed to come on it, and cover it with an overpowering lime sauce the serve it on a the plate to make it appear big. I won't even bother mentioning the appetizer. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

Spent the evening in Old Wethersfield, The Cove and the Lucky Lou's. What a great place, the house has such character! They kept the look of the house 1900s era. They have an large lighted fenced patio with plentiful tables where pups are allowed. We did have to wait for about 20-25 min for an outdoor seat (same line for both). Once seat we were met with a very friendly waiter who was prompt to get us beverages. Prior to us getting to the table they had set it was silverware, menus and plastic cups of water and water for the pup. We quickly ordered an app, starving! Within 5-6 min those meatballs were at our table! The meatballs are a tri-blend of meat and parm cheese with sauce shaved parm and a drizzle of pesto. The meatballs were tender and very tasty, definitely an app to get. For dinner we got a Cuban, which was a plentiful sandwich with mustard, sliced pork and ham. The fries came in a little metal tin cup which help keep them warm while we ate outside. The fries were crispy and very tasty. The chicken parm was a extra large size thin piece of chicken cutlet , perfectly fried with the same delicious sauce as the meatballs and pesto. It's also served with a good 8oz of pasta. Lastly, the Aussie fish and chip was two large pieces of fish fried lightly in a tasty batter. I'm usually hesitant to get this because sometimes it's oily. Well this was not the least bit oily, very crispy, light and flaky. I wasn't feeling the fries so I changed to a side garden salad, very fresh. The ambience and atmosphere here this is definitely a great place for a happy hour, dinner with friends or family. See you soon Lou! read more

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This is my first time in the area, here for training. I went into this establishment during lunch. Instead of being greeted, the first thing an employee (or manager--since he had on a different uniform than the rest) said to me was "Do you want to finish that conversation before you say anything to me?" He then walked away and called me a bitch along with some other words to another employee. I have never walked into a restaurant and felt so disrespected to the point where I couldn't even stay to try the food. I'm writing this review for management to be mindful of what they say and their interactions with guests. The place is very small and when there aren't any customers (like today) we can hear everything... even the whispers. People like myself look for hospitality, not just food. I am someone who appreciates a good ambiance and will surely tip for good service. It's a shame the establishment missed out on a good paying customer due to one man's lack of respect. read more

My experience with this place was mixed. What i liked: the wait staff was polite and the outdoor seating was lovely; peaceful ambiance with a small town feel. We ordered the octopus appetizer; the salt and citrus played well with the perfectly charred octopus. However, this is where things get mixed. We ordered the fish and chips; the fish was perfectly cooked and crispy and flaky. However, the fries were extremely underseasoned and underwhelming. In addition to that, i got a salad; the ricotta was both creamy and firm at the same time and the greens were dressed properly. That being said, my salad was $14 and i wanted to get the shrimp, which was another $12 on top. Imagine my surprise when they gave 3 shrimps. While grilled well, the size and quantity of the shrimp did not reflect $4 per shrimp. Overall, my experience was mixed. The atmosphere was calming and reminiscent of a cool summer. However, in this day and age, i cannot avoid speaking about the value to price ratio, and how half of a dish hits a home run while the other half falls flat. I would absolutely be willing to give this place another go, and perhaps other things on the menu may change my mind read more

Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill - Crispy Pacific Cod Fish & Chips - New American Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

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Sat outside on the patio. Loved the vibe here. We were seated very quickly. Super cute spot. I ordered a burger and it was really good. Everyone with us said their food was good. They serve Matua which is good wine IMO. Go check them out :) read more

Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

What a nice surprise during a drive back from Boston! They were so friendly to our dog that we could bring onto the patio. The food and service was great! read more

Lucky Lou's is a staple in downtown "Old WETHERSFIELD." Set in a converted historic building, the only thing about this place that isn't great is the parking. That said, there is plenty of free parking on the street. I have never had a bad meal at Luckly Lou's. This time around we came to celebrate my sister's birthday. We were seated quickly at an outdoors table. If you come in good weather, you have to sit outdoors. It's very pleasant out there with comfortable seating, umbrellas, and warm breeze. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. Our drinks and meals came out in an acceptable amount of time. I had their Greek Salad with grilled salmon. It was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the dressing in the salad was oh so good. We ended our meal with cappuccinos and crème brûlée, both perfectly done. There aren't many reasons to visit Wethersfield, but Lucky Lou's alone may be a good reason to! read more

Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill - Country Greek Salad with Salmon - New American Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill is a classic American restaurant that opened in Wethersfield, Connecticut in August 2010. It was founded by restaurateur and executive chef Lucas Kyriakos. The Greek-Australian native graduated from Peter Kump Culinary in Manhattan (now known as the 'Institute of Culinary Education') and has been running restaurants since he was 19-years-old. He had a dream to open a restaurant that could be fun, informal and casual: a place where customers didn't have to dress up for dinner yet could still enjoy a gourmet meal at affordable prices. The location chosen to house the restaurant was the historic Deming-Standish House (circa 1787) on Main Street in Old Wethersfield. The house is leased through the town via an agreement with the Wethersfield Historical Society. Kyriakos describes the menu at Lucky Lou's as American food with an Italian flair. My family and I recently visited Lucky Lou's for lunch. We love visiting Old Wethersfield and decided to stop at the restaurant while checking out the annual "Bicycles on Main" display. We were seated on their outdoor patio. We also took a peak inside the house and loved the interior design. For drinks, my wife ordered the "Watermelon Margarita" (Lunazul tequila, watermelon purée, housemade sour mix) and I ordered the "Bacio Al Limone" (lemon vodka, limoncello, lemon, simple syrup, fresh mint). Both cocktails were refreshing and delicious! For food, my wife and I ordered and shared the "Rosemary Chicken Gyro" (rosemary chicken, tzatziki, Greek salsa, EVOO, shoestring fries, toasted pita) and the "Chicken Santorini Burger" (grilled rosemary chicken breasts, dilled tzatziki sauce, Roma tomato, tomato olive salsa with crispy romaine). Both plates were so flavorful and delicious! Our son enjoyed some Chicken Tenders with Fries off of the Kid's menu. We had a great experience at Lucky Lou's and would definitely return! read more

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Lucky Lou's is SO disappointing, we couldn't wait to leave. This was our first time here, so we decided to keep our orders simple. My wife ordered fried shrimp with french fries, I ordered a Cuban sandwich with french fries. So I figured, how can you screw that up, right? Our meals came out and looked very unappetizing. The fried shrimp and french fries were so incredibly salty to the point where my wife could not even eat it. The Cuban sandwich was made with BBQ pulled pork and relish. It just tasted gross. They had barbecued pulled pork on the menu, so I guess they just used that pork to make the Cuban sandwich as well. A word advice to the chef, if you're going to feature a Cuban sandwich on the menu, try to make it right. I may not be a professional chef, but I know a thing or two about Cuban cuisine. Cuban sandwiches are not made with barbecue pulled pork! It's made with a spiced pork roast and a sour pickle, NOT barbecue sauce and relish. As if the food wasn't bad enough, I went into the bathroom and what I saw hung over the toilet was a large poster of Catwoman in her standard leather outfit, pulling down her lower lip and written on the lower lip was the word: LUST (see attached picture). Something like this might be acceptable in a college dorm room, but definitely not in the bathroom of a restaurant. NO CLASS! read more

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I don't like a bait and switch. I don't like driving 20 minutes to a restaurant that has a happy hour menu on their own website and then tells you "we don't have happy hour." Update your website! We walked out. Why would we stay when they won't offer what they've advertised? Better choices in the area: The Charles or River. read more

Lucky Lou's Bar & Grill - They have a happy hour menu. On their website. But they don't have happy hour. 11/23/2021 - New American Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

The historical setting of the Old Wethersfield location and town's Halloween decorative festivities were unique. Regrettably our lunch selections were very disappointing. Over cooked, dry with less than a memorable taste definitely did nothing to suggest another visit. Our waitress was very friendly but challenging to find. For the average price of $20.00 a dish.....the kitchen needs closer attention to quality. read more

Owner was very rude and blasted the minority group by that was there for a Christmas celebration because we had an issue with two dishes.

Consistently Great food , interesting cocktails Fabulous outdoor patio space and excellent service Must go !! read more

(Last visited 9/11/2020.) It's a gorgeous late summer's day during a pandemic and we're looking for outdoor seating so that we feel safe. This place has a very big outdoor seating section so we're here to check it out! Atmosphere/Appearance: Based right in "downtown" Wethersfield is this neighborhood gem. There is a private parking lot around the back of the restaurant, but if it's full there is plenty of street parking available, but be mindful of the times and meter rules. It's such a cute and well, home-y (I get homely and homey mixed up, but whichever word that means "feels like home") place. It just looks like a big house and when you're walking through it you get the same feeling. Service: Chloe took excellent care of us. She was quick, enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and made sure we got all of our happy hour orders in before the clock ran out. Lol. Food: Wings are on the happy hour menu so that's my go-to! They offer 4 flavors (Honey D's BBQ, buffalo, teriyaki and jerk pineapple sauce) so we tried all 4. My favorite were the jerk pineapple. It was just different. It took me back to the Caribbean with a hint of spice and of course, that unique jerk flavor. My least favorite were teriyaki, but I figured they would because I'm just not a big fan of that type of sauce. The pitcher of their house sangria was delicious though and plenty strong! Value: Pretty good in my opinion! A pitcher of sangria was $24.00 and if my memory serves me correctly, we got about 5-6 glasses out of it. Each order of wings was $6.00 and you get 6 wings per order. That averages to be about $1.00 a wing. Solid deal. You won't break your bank here, but you do pay for the quality of the food for sure. In conclusion, I really liked this place and the surrounding area. After you're done eating you can take a nice walk around the neighborhood to work off some of the food. Lol. If you've read this far and haven't gotten enough, please head on over to YouTube and checkout "The Hungry Road". I give video reviews of different restaurants all over the country. Thank you for reading! read more

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food was good but it took over 40 minutes to get the food took close to 30 minutes to see our server after ordering our food, actually we asked a server at a table next to us about our food she the one that told us kitchen was running late not OUR server. when we got our food server had an attitude, probably because of my comment when she finally came back to table after almost 30 minutes of oh we do have a waitress. THEN TO TOP IT ALL OFF THEY HAD THE NERVE TO ADD A 25% TIP to our bill FOR A WITRESS THAT WAS NOT WORTHY OF 15% TIP. My first and last time there read more

We recently unexpectedly visited Lucky Lous...it is very easy to get to off 91. We sat outside on the patio which was very pleasant. I went for the Chicken Parm and was NOT disappointed! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was much more than I expected! It was so so good! My partner had the fish and chips and jad no complaints. The only thing I had an issue with was my server, was very slow. I asked for the check two times and each time was asked if we were all set? That was my only thing that could have been better, highly recommend and the staff was very kind as well. read more

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Not great, but good enough to come back to once in a while. Certainly not bad either, though. The fried calamari was chewy and over done, but the sauce and peppers were nicely proportioned. Flank steak was nicely cooked, grilled asparagus was good but the 3 sticks was a little light as a serving. Fish and chips were good-- more so the fish. I wish the fries didn't taste like standard frozen fare instead of fresh cut. Service was pleasant and attentive. Ambiance is great in the historic house. read more

Back at Lucky Lou's for the first time in years! What a great local spot in Old Wethersfield. And one of the most dog friendly patios you will find!! Be warned, the prices aren't cheap and the service isn't the fastest, but if you're looking for a great time with friends and ready to split a few pitchers of sangria, you won't even notice! The drinks are DEFINITELY the star here. Good prices and great variety. We got the pitcher of the white sangria and wow, it was HUGE. For $35 we got about 10 glasses which is incredible. We debated getting a second! We started with the hot crab dip that was paired with warm pita bread. That was my favorite of the night! I ordered the guacamole burger which came highly recommended and I was a bit disappointed. It was overcooked to my liking and all I tasted was the guac. Which I guess was the point? The fries were great though! My husband loved his lobster roll burger, but it was expensive. With the drinks & ambiance being the star, I would recommend visiting for happy hour or to split a bunch of apps with friends. Definitely one of our favorite spots in Old Wethersfield! read more

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