Lucques
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (323) 655-6277
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- La Cienega Boulevard
- Hours:
- Mon 6pm-11pm, Tue-Thu 12pm-2:30pm, 6pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-2:30pm, 6pm-12am, Sun 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Lucques – by Leigh Niles Reason
The Scene
This converted carriage house, once the abode of famed silent film star Harold Lloyd, welcomes with a sleek California ski lodge feel. Weathered brick, exposed wood beams, a prominent, wood-burning fireplace, a cozy bar and a lovely canvas-draped patio all create a homey, upscale vibe. Engaging owner/chef Suzanne Goin is more often at sister property, A.O.C. or her husband's Hungry Cat, but her expert hand is still felt. Service is informed and amiable.
The Food
Meals begin with crusty Italian bread, the restaurant's juicy, salty namesake Tuscan olives and delicious almonds with course salt for dipping. Starters are masterful such as Bing and Rainier cherry salad with sharp arugula, triple cream and duck fat toast; or white asparagus and greens topped with a fried duck egg. Skip the fish entrees, as red meat is the kitchen's strong suit; braised beef shortribs are the star, served with onions and lapped with horseradish cream. Flavorful bone-in grilled club steak for two is also excellent.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyMake reservations for the weekly "Sunday Supper." The prix-fixe dinner includes three courses for $35, so you can savor the cuisine while saving some cash.
Know Before You GoWine list selections marked "375 ml" indicate a half bottle. Lucques offers around 15 domestic and imported halves--sample a couple different wines with your dinner.
When to GoThe kitchen serves until 11pm weekdays and till midnight Fridays and Saturdays--something to remember the next time your only option seems to be Swinger's.
User Reviews for Lucques
05/11/2008 Posted by Tannic
Five of us met at Lucques Saturday night for late cocktails and maybe an appetizer-- the kind of thing LA restaurants and night spots thrive on. We were ignored for nearly 10 minutes after walking in. When the host finally greeted us, we were told we couldn't sit at a table because we weren't ordering dinner. Keep in mind it was 11:30pm and the dining room was nearly empty! After debating with the man, he condescended to allow us to sit at a table only if we walked to the bar to get our own drinks. I ordered the first of what I told the bartender would be two bottles of wine. He could not have been more underwhelmed with our request. After a few minutes of waiting, he told me they were sold out of that bottle. When I ordered another, he didn't respond, turned his back and began talkingto co-workers. After waiting another 5 minutes, we gave up and told him to forget it! He explained he was waiting for the bottle to be brought from the back but by that time it was too late. We left and walked next door to “Ago”, a wonderful, lively place where we have dined countless times. There, we were greeted with warm smiles and handshakes. I don’t know what Suzanne Goin is thinking! Yes, Lucques is not intended to be as kinetic as its alter ego, AOC but I can’t remember encountering a staff so smug-- so disrespectful as to push a party of 5 out the door and into the arms of a competitor.
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12/06/2007 Posted by tommygrl1327
I went here for a Saturday lunch and it was a very pleasant experience. The food wasn't exceptional -- I've definitely had better, but the ingredients were fresh and I liked what I ordered. The main thing I enjoyed was the attentive service. Our server Amanda was great! In LA it can be hard to find restaurants that actually have good service so I was impressed by this one! Recommended!
Pros: Great service. Cute but cozy atmosphere.
Cons: Food isn't fantastic, but good enough.
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