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Lucques
Restaurant
7
Formal
CUISINE
Cal-MediterraneanHOURS
Mon.: 6:00pm-10:00pm; Tue.-Thurs.: 12:00pm-2:30pm, 6:00pm-10:00pm; Fri.-Sat.: 12:00pm-2:30pm, 6:00pm-10:30pm; Sun.: 5:00pm-10:00pmBEST FOR
Lunch; dinnerRESERVATIONS
Strongly recommendedBAR
YesYEAR OPENED
1998PRICE (APPETIZER; ENTRÉE)
USD 12-21; USD 28-44NOISE
Quiet/MediumFAMOUS PLATES
Braised beef short ribs; citrus and avocado salad; Sunday supperDRINKS AND WINE
Sophisticated wine list# OF SEATS
100-150OUTDOOR DINING?
YesPRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE?
No
VIBE
Elegantly unpretentious. Housed in an old brick carriage house which used to belong to silent film star Harold Lloyd, this gem of a restaurant keeps things laidback with earthy exposed brick walls, a warm stone fireplace, soft leather sofas, and a wide, inviting patio. Chef Suzanne Goin’s menu is short, simple, and carefully constructed–a perfect match with the pared-down yet sophisticated ambiance.
CROWD
Well-heeled but laid back bunch–mix of foodies, professionals, and couples on romantic dates.
WHAT WE WOULD WEAR
Just like the menu, something simple but well-tailored.
GO HERE WITH
A date; friends; family; clients or colleagues; a group for Sunday supper
WHY WE LIKE IT
Simple and elegant–the vibe, food, and service are all unpretentious yet perfectly done. Lovely spot for a conversation over dinner, be it with an important colleague or an old friend.
WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE
The tables are too close together, especially on the patio.
GOOD TO KNOW
Lucques is famous for its three-course Sunday Supper, definitely worth checking out. (It’s USD 45 per person, and the set menu is posted online in advance.) A bar menu is available Mon.-Thurs. 9:00pm-10:00pm and Fri.-Sat. 9:30pm-10:30pm. Lucques is the sister restaurant to wine bar AOC.
CLOSEST COMPS
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