LUCKY ’S LIKE NO OTHER

There’s just no other eatery in Santa Barbara that practices the art of serving a prime steak dinner better than Lucky’s on Coast Village Road. In an era where many restaurants are trending towards a quick table turn and high volume bar food, Lucky’s remains one of a rare few to honor the no nonsense steak dinner traditions. from the moment you’re greeted at you car by the valet, seated at your table, encouraged to roll up your sleeves, martini in hand, you are served. Are you ever served!

It all starts with the end in mind. The steak, of course, which at Lucky’s are exclusively USdA Prime as chosen by their purveyor, Newport meat Company, who hand selects the days beef from the top 50 percent of Prime beef available…generally from the mid-west. Chosen for its exquisite marbling, the beef is aged before delivery and then further aged to enhance flavor, texture and tenderness. “We never compromise in this area,” says operating partner Leonard Schwartz. “We offer three sizes of filet mignon; two sizes of New York steaks and additionally, very popular bone-in versions of both.” The menu also features an 18 oz. rib chop and a massive 24 oz. Porterhouse. Steak specials often include a flat iron steak with white beans and rapini (turnip leaves) or a garlic marinated Rib-eye.

After a simple seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, each steak is seared in a 1500-degree char broiler and then finished in a hot oven to the desired doneness. The chefs recommend either rare or medium rare for most steaks, but it’s their pleasure to cook a steak any way a customer prefers.

The menu also offers a variety of house made sauces to serve with specialty steaks. The most popular include a savory red wine sauce, a bold peppercorn cream sauce and the classic Béarnaise.

Lucky’s takes great pride in its selection of side dishes. favorites include the ever-popular skinny onion rings, delectable farmers market little french green beans with shallots, creamed spinach and fresh creamed corn.

Potato offerings include garlic mashed potatoes, hand cut french fries and/or home fries, hash browns with Gruyere, baked potatoes, potato skins and fried sweet potatoes.

For more information on Lucky’s menu and hours of operation call 805-565-7540 or go to www.luckys-steakhouse.com