Love Luka's my burger was excellent, cooked perfectly and the fries were crisp and tasty. The server was excellent. Get a window seat and watch small town life. read more

The servers were inviting and friendly. Spacious bar and dining area that's perfect for your next celebration. I absolutely loved my burger. Every ingredient provided the best lunch. read more

Luka's Restaurant & Bar - One delicious cheeseburger! - American Near Me - Jackson, California

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First time we've been to Lukas just a wonderful experience. The food was just amazing.. very pleasant experience. We will definitely be back so nice. I'm telling you those were the best sweet potato fries I've ever had and I'm older.. There were three of us and everybody enjoyed their choice. Really the only thing that was missing was cloth napkins but I imagine they do that for dinner. It's just a beautiful environment.. They have a bar on one side, but you wouldn't even know it. Everything's just so nicely done. read more

Luka's Restaurant & Bar - This was our view. There was a few cool great Danes. - American Near Me - Jackson, California

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First time dining here on Mother's Day, and it was a unique and cute little gem. Also next to an antique store with all type of cool things. I ordered the Mother's Day special, orange , which is one my favorite fish and a difficult dish to find and it was OK. They came with hollandaise sauce, which was actually pretty good with the fish. Could've been seasoned just a tad bit more- the mashed potatoes and asparagus were well seasoned. My daughter wanted the short ribs, but unfortunately, they were sold out so the second option was the chicken pasta and she added prawns, came with like a pesto, alfeedo sauce, and it was actually pretty good. We both shared our dishes. The calamari we ordered as an appetizer was so yummy that we ordered a second. It was thick and the batter was a perfect crispy! We ordered the cheeseburger and fries for my grandson, and it was overcooked. He's 4 & didn't eat it (him and my granddaughter, she's 1, loved the calamari too) but he definitely knows good food so if you order the kids cheeseburger, just ask them to cook medium or medium well. Other than that, everything else was just spectacular. They have lovely, specialty drinks as well. I asked the waitress her favorite & she recommended the lavender bee, it was splendid. read more

Luka's Restaurant & Bar - Lavender Bee - American Near Me - Jackson, California

Tucked into the historic town of Jackson is this very pleasant and old time experience. Well run, very efficient and good quality it's a great place for a sandwich, salad, burger, pizza or even a more substantial entree. They also have a good drink menu. There's nothing terribly unique, just a good solid meal at not a bad price point. I came here for a later lunch and the vibe was good. A number of patrons were present on a weekday, albeit the start of the Easter weekend. It is a tourist town in California's gold mining region. Service was top notch. Friendly, accommodating and very efficient. The experience was really nice. I ordered the Spicy Crispy Chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries for an upcharge. That, along with an iced tea. The sandwich was very good, but in so many instances I find that the sandwich falls apart quickly with the amount of items on it, and in this case the thickness of the chicken pieces. I find I need to woof down the sandwich to prevent the bun from falling into pieces, with everything falling out and on to the plate. Certainly not unique to this restaurant. Part of it is the moisture from aoili and other wet ingredients. Nonetheless, all the ingredients were fresh, the chicken delicious, and all the flavors tasty with a really nice kick of spiciness. The sweet potato fries were good, although ordinary, and a bit inconsistent in size and extent cooked. Some were overcooked and others undercooked. The person next to me with the same order of fries looked much more consistent. Overall, a very good meal with only a couple of not too consistent blips. I would definitely return to try a salad or entree. read more

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Went there last Saturday and it was a nice little spot to enjoy our Saturdate after a movie. read more

Luka's Restaurant & Bar - Ribeye steak and the Shrimp special - American Near Me - Jackson, California

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We used to love this place, but our last experience was not good. We wanted to split the steak sandwich, but they charge $5 for a split meal, so I decided to order a cup of the soup of the day for $6 and we'd just share one plate. The sandwich was cut in half, and the steak was so tough on one half it was inedible. The steak on the other half was better, but not by much. The fries were fine. The soup was black bean; it looked a bit like something out of the sewer, and I suppose that can't be helped...but it had no flavor other than lots of pepper. We told the waitress that the $25 steak sandwich (!) was too tough to eat. She offered an apology, but no compensation. Too bad. Downtown Jackson is congested and there is no place to park, it was overall a disappointing meal. We will find another place to eat next time. read more

Lovely atmosphere, wonderful service, and the best Brussel sprouts I've ever had! 10/10 #Atmosphere #Service #Food

We were really looking forward to returning to Luca's after such a great first visit. The food and service were outstanding (we sat in the bar). We couldn't wait to come back on our next trip to Amador County. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to that first experience. We sat in the bar again, but our bartender/server (male server needs to put a hair net on his chin) seemed disinterested and not very engaging, even a bit put off to have customers. It made the experience feel much less welcoming. Including from the hostess. The food was still good, but the service really missed the mark this time. Hopefully it was just an off night, because our first visit was great. Great food and great service makes the experience so much better. read more

Charming place with very friendly staff. The spaghetti and meatballs was very satisfying. The sauce had mushrooms and fresh basil and the meatballs were huge! The exposed brick walls were beautiful as was the bar. read more

Haven't been in Jackson for a long time. Stopped in at Luka's for lunch. It's a smaller place with a nice bar and about 12 or so tables. It's decorated very nicely and it was fairly crowded today. We were seated very quickly and were quickly greeted by our waitress Cynthia. The menu fairly extensive with apps, salads entrees etc. it's not cheap but it's not outrageous either. My wife ordered the Bison Burger and I had the Steak Sandwich. The portions are very generous and the food is absolutely yummy. Every dish that was walked past us spaghetti and meatballs, salads, etc looked amazing. Cynthia provided wonderful service. Very attentive and friendly. 5 Stars + read more

Luka's Restaurant & Bar - Bison Burger with Sweet Potato fries - American Near Me - Jackson, California

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Where do I start with this spaghetti of theirs. It is THEE BEST SPAGHETTI IVE EVER HAD! I've come back here twice to have it. I had to let the kitchen staff know that it is stellar! I'm from LA, recently moved to Modesto, and driving out to Jackson for spaghetti is worth every single second of the drive. The meatballs are so hearty and delicious! It does not taste like it's filled with bread crumbs at all. The noodles are made to perfection. The sauce is heavenly. The toasted garlic bread on the side is crispy. All of it together is beyond orga$mic. The boys in the back are number 1 in my book. I will be back for those meatballs! PS: the fries with ranch were like crack. I could not stop eating it. So good!!! Bartender (I think her name was Macy) was super sweet as well. You're all wonderful. See you soon! read more

I go to Luka's frequently. I had a VERY, VERY good New England Clam Chowder there yesterday! VERY GOOD! It was one of the daily specials. I brought home a bowl. I've had their Cajun Chowder numerous times. PLEASE offer the New England Clam Chowder more often! DO NOT CHANGE the recipe! It's great as it is! I'm never a fan of the big chunks of potato or how many there are. A perfect amount in the soup! Keep it the same! I will order it every time I'm in. At least a bowl to go! read more

I had a wonderful dinner at Luka's last night. The braised short rib is delicious and comes on a bed of mashed potatoes that is equally tasty. It came with grilled Brussels sprouts that were divine. The butternut soup appetizer was incredible--it's the next day and I want to go back already just to have more! Their house-made chips are amazing, too. Our server, McKenzie, was very attentive and sweet, and she took great care of us. The atmosphere is elegant but casual, and it's located in what looks like an lively downtown in Jackson. I am looking forward to bringing my family back to try new things in the menu! read more

Beautiful little restaurant in the heart of downtown Jackson. The ambiance was nice with the exposed brick. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and seated right away. Our server was quick to greet us and take our drink order. My husband ordered a spicy cucumber margarita and I had the Guava Martini. Both were delicious. We ordered a cup of the spicy sausage clam chowder and the strawberry feta salad to share. The soup was amazing! Just spicy and thick enough. The salad was rather bland with the balsamic dressing so we asked for some blue cheese dressing - that's a no lol. It was like creamy mayonnaise with some blue cheese thrown in. The lunch filled us up but wasn't the greatest. Not sure if we would go back. read more

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Every time we come here we are just so impressed! Starting with the cocktails ... we ordered the mule and the prosecco ...perfectly mixed... next up was the Cajun clam chowder - it was the perfect blend of creaminess and spice...I ordered the house salad with salmon and hubby ordered the Tuscan shrimp ... creamy.... bacony ... all the things and absolutely scrumptious can't wait to come back!! read more

Luka's Restaurant & Bar - Salad with salmon and Tuscan shrimp - American Near Me - Jackson, California

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Food were excellent! Hearing Sea bass as Chef's special, we got to try it! Impressive as it was personally brought out by Chef Abe and elaborating on its intricacies, we just fell in love with it! Fish was fresh and tasty, it's skin was cooked crispy. The polenta was prepared with squash, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers and greens - not overwhelming creamy. Seafood linguini was different than I expected. It was not creamy. It had some clear soup that looked lemony or juice from the seafood themselves. It was tasty too. We also got the crispy chicken sandwich as it looked good from another table, thinking I will bring it home to my husband and it didn't get boxed without me trying it first. The name says it - crispy with the right tone of spicy. I had to say the entrees are portioned right for 100-and-quarter pounders like me. I had exercised sharing food with my friend so we get to taste both. The garlic fries - I never look away from fries showered with garlic and parsley, and even better when it's crunchy. What I liked most was the touch of the chef serving his dinner special himself to his guests. I don't see that often anymore. That created the ambiance that chef gets in touch with his guests, he even introduced his souls chef to us. Interesting to see who is actually cooking your food, and when they are wonderful, you appreciate the person who did your wonderful meal. Good job, you guys! read more

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My friend was taking me to lunch for my birthday and we were going to salutis in Jackson. The owner Shirley had an attitude, was so rude and snippy at us so we walked out. Not welcoming at all! We decided to go to Lukas up the street. We were welcomed with a smile and treated very well. The food was amazing, the service was amazing and we were very impressed. Lukas is now are go to restaurant. Try them and you won't be disappointed. read more

*First time review* Came to Luka's on a random Tuesday at 3pm. Not much is open Mondays and Tuesdays in downtown Jackson. Was pleasantly surprised to see Luka's open! My mom has been here before but I haven't. We decided to come here for some tea and have a light snack. First impressions, love the decor, bar area, nice hardwood floor and fireplace! It was a stormy day so I enjoyed the fireplace. The menu looked pretty awesome. I wanted something light so I got the burrata appetizer. I really just wanted burrata, tomatoes and the bread. The waitress asked the chef if he could do that for me instead of the mushroom tomato sauce it normally comes with. He said yes! I really enjoyed my burrata. My mom got the appetizer wings and loved them. The service was great too! Can't wait to come back soon read more

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Went there with my wife and we sat at a table in the bar. The bartender was our server and was very helpful and attentive. The chicken wing appetizer was cooked well and we enjoyed it. My wife had the fried chicken which was crispy and juicy. I ordered the Rib Eye, medium rare. My steak was gray in the middle, not pink. It was most definitely "off" when it was cooked. It took me a second bite to realize this steak was off, and should have never been sold. I should have known by the seafood smell I got when we walked in. It also had an "off" smell. Food doesn't move here enough to get a fresh meal. Your getting product that has been sitting. This kitchen needs someone who has a higher level of standards. Our bill was $120, our tip was $20, and we won't be back. We're locals. read more

We stopped there for a late lunch. My wife had a chicken/avecado sandwich and i had the meatball sub. They were gigantic! We could only eat half of each. Chips were tasty thick slices of potatoes. Service was excellent. Will eatthere again read more

Great food Excellent service Warm inviting ambiance Lovely place for a romantic dinner, Family gathering or solo dining at the bar. Excellent local wine selection. Yummy desserts Highly recommend this place read more

Absolutely love Luka's! Delicious food, nice atmosphere (love the exposed brick), & service is always 10/10! I have yet to be disappointed with my choice of meal & drink! read more

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Had dinner here on Saturday night at 7:30. I ordered a filet mignon and the waitress informed me that they were out of it and then I ordered a ribeye steak and they were also out of that. I ordered a burger and a few minutes later the waitress came back saying that they had one ribeye left. When they brought the plate out, it looked delicious, but almost half of that steak was nothing but fat it was really disappointing. And the side dishes weren't all that great either. Service was good, but I definitely will not be eating at this restaurant again. My bill was $104 before tip for my wife and I and no alcohol and honestly, I would've been more satisfied just having McDonald's that night. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

The food was good but i dont think its worth the price at all, my husband and I both got a dinner entree which weren't very big portions and it doesn't come with soup or salad you have to pay extra for that, i got pasta and it didn't come with bread or anything with it we both left hungry and our bill was $65 wasnt worth it in my opinion read more

Ate Meatballs & spaghetti & never have I been served this dish where it was broken in small pieces like it came from a can for $27.00. All our food was mediocre at best. BILL Was $90.00 for 3 people & we had no alcohol. & not including tip. Won't be back. read more

Great place to for a dinner with friends and family. The burratta appetizer is excellent.

Outstanding! We almost didn't try it. We did not want heavy Italian. Not to worry, they have beautiful salads and sandwiches. I had a steak salad. It was a full steak that was very tender and very tasty. Their drinks are excellent and the service was great. read more

Luka's Restaurant & Bar - Steak salad - American Near Me - Jackson, California

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Pretty disappointed. We are pretty regular customers and normally do have reservations. However we walked in today, one table in the dining area was being utilized. We were asked if we had reservations. I said unfortunately no. So she sat us up in the front bar area. The waitress forgot we were there most of the time. When she remembered she made us feel like we were bothering her. She couldn't even properly explain what the special was. We felt like 2nd class citizens just because we didn't have reservations. Keep in mind I looked at the app to make reservations and there was open reservations all the way through closing. Be forewarned! DO NOT GO WITHOUT RESERVATIONS. The food was just as delicious as always. read more

Wonderful food, great atmosphere and friendly service. Nice place to unwind and enjoy your dinner. One of my top picks! My grandfather used to own the building and had a furniture store there. I loved going in with my dad and hearing stories. read more

We called in our order and took it home tonight the food was tasty fresh & hot.. service is always friendly and they said 25 min it was ready in 15 ..how great is that we love this little restaurant in Jackson Ca read more

Great pretzel and the sourdough roll was deliciously fresh, though the gouda cheese sauce was a little light on flavor. The staff was responsive and quick about bringing my to-go order. Overall, would definitely go again. read more

Delish! Oh my goodness this place hit the spot! We drove to meet a friend half way, and I'm so glad she picked this spot! The waitress was sweet and on her J, the food was just incredible! The Brussel sprouts were fire, the pizza was so good and hearty and the mocktails were refreshing! I ended my meal with a peach cobbler and I was in heaven! read more

I took my Dad there for his birthday lunch. Everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The food was good, the atmosphere was charming and the service was on point. The prices were reasonable. The staff was really good with dealing with my two children's requests. I feel like they're an absolute gem of a find in Jackson and will try to work them into rotation whenever we're in the area. read more

First time eating here, ordered our food to go. Only live 2 minutes from the restaurant so I thought it'd be a good idea to try. Extremely let down. I got the western burger it was good besides being SUPER oily not juicy but oily. The oily ness from the burger leaked out onto the fries so they weren't good at all. The pepperoni pizza was extremely awful tasted like it was straight out of a package from the store. The bottom of the pizza was pretty burnt and super crunchy/hard. Didn't experience much of the service since we ordered out. The ambiance was nice and relaxed it was clean inside. read more

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knocking off 1 star because an employee here left their 3 dogs in the car for at least 2 hours on a 103 degree day with no water and 2 windows cracked. didn't seem concerned in any way when the police got involved. Other than the apparent lack of brain cells of the staff, the food was superb. Highly recommend the chicken pesto pasta. read more

Luka's Restaurant & Bar - Grilled chicken penne - American Near Me - Jackson, California

I would have liked to write a positive review here but unfortunately I'll just have to be honest. We like the location and the cleanliness and friendlyness of Luka's however our last visit was a disappointment. My wife ordered a glass of wine and I had the Luka's Old Fashioned and both were good, however we were in for the Happy Hour and were charged full price for the drinks on our dinner ticket. I ordered the Fried Chicken which I have had before and it was very good, only this time it was dry and over-cooked in what seemed like old fry oil. My wife had the Bison Burger and ordered it medium, it came very well-done and tasted old, probably why they over cooked it. They should have just 86'd it if the meat was old, so needless to say you've lost us as customers. read more

We love this place! We found Luka's via Yelp as the pickins can be a little slim in Jackson! Wow! Very friendly vibe. Excellent food, relaxed atmosphere, great service. Their special cocktail menu is worth exploring...I had a Jalapeño Spicy Margherita and it was awesome, especially on a very hot day! Highly recommend the fried chicken dinner! We also loved the Brie Burger with either garlic fries or sweet potato fries. And their pasta dishes are also tasty! They were able to accommodate a very large party on a Saturday and the whole group of 15 raved about this place! We have family in the area and make this a must stop place...don't miss this gem in the Gold Country! read more

Hidden Gem & High-Quality Food! I visited from Sacramento for my parent's anniversary and came across this restaurant. I was so impressed! First up, the vibe. The inside is beautiful and nice for an elevated lunch or dinner but didn't feel too stuffy. The back room had amazing art and I almost missed seeing it! It even has an original ADM Cooper, similar in style and scale to the "Little Egypt" painting in the upscale Firehouse Restaurant in Old Sacramento. The standout is the food! We had the calamari and the Brie Burger which were both perfectly cooked. The ground beef tasted so fresh and was perfectly seasoned and the tomato bacon jam added a refined touch. I also loved the Lavender Lemonade and appreciate the mocktail menu. The price and the service round out this positive review. I plan on coming back with my friends from SoCal! I wonder if they rent out that gorgeous back room because it would be perfect for a small group. Can't wait to try other dishes here and visit again! read more

Luka's Restaurant & Bar - Historic Northern California Artist ADM Cooper's Painting "Columbia" located in the back section - American Near Me - Jackson, California

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I've been here about three times and my experience has always been very positive. The staff are friendly, and the food is good. Not outstanding, but consistently good. First time, I had their Mac, and the other two times I tried their buffalo sandwich and the pulled pork sandwich. Both were pretty good but probably not as good as the Mac. The buffalo sandwich also tasted extremely similar the one at the Union. Maybe a little bit spicier. They also have great chips and dip. Overall I would say Luka's is worth checking out but be aware that they have relatively high prices. read more