07/23/09

Tasty Upscale Man Food

by BBELA

I’m a pig. A big, fat pig.

I am also quite full.

Had dinner tonight (Wednesday) with friend M.D. (Mister MD)

We had previously enjoyed a quite pricey meal at Street and wanted a less expensive affair. We managed to decrease the bill by $10 bucks each. It’s a start!

Lucky Devil’s is another in the line of upscale burger joints. And I feel the need to try each and every one of them. It’s my patriotic duty, for Pete’s sake!

The crowd here is 75% hungry male, 20% dorky tourist (it’s located blocks from Mann’s Chinese Theater) and 5% Miscellaneous (us).

Discovering there was a variety of things on the menu besides burgers, we finally were able to narrow it down to the following:

1. Kobe Bacon Blue Burger with Fire Slaw

2. Sweet Potato Fries

3. Sopressata Flatbread Pizza

4. 2 imported beers

I, personally, feel we devoured the best of this place. Here’s a brief synopsis:

1. Burger patty was very thick, expertly cooked. Not as soggy as Kobe beef can be. The brioche bun did NOT fall apart. Success! Cole slaw was heavy on carrots (a good thing), spicy. I liked it.

2. A shitload of fries, many of them thin, short and crispy. We didn’t finish them. I couldn’t help but think of the poverty striken children of the world that don’t even get half the portion of sweet potato fries that we did.

3. I’m a lover of flatbread pizza. This was a good one, very crispy. The ends were burnt. I like it that way, my friend did not. I continued to consume it, even as my belly began to distend.

4. Beers were good. Mmm. Beer.

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11/23/08

Never been wowed by a burger till now.

by jjzdesign

This place RULES for burgers. Honestly, I can't stop thinking about how badly I want to have a burger since we went there.

It's not the cheapest burger in town, but oh my gosh...it's SO good.

Go and have a burger. You will be so happy you did.

• Pros: BEST BURGER EVER
• Cons: not exactly cheap for a burger

08/11/08

Best Burger Ever!!!

by pjacques123

This place is awesome! Pricey for a burger but totally worth it if you love great burgers and want to treat yourself once in a while.And... you can wash it down with a killer microbrew. The desserts look absolutely amazing but I never have room for them as I'm always way too full from the burger. Go, give it a try, it's great, really.

• Pros: Best Burger Ever, Great Beers
• Cons: Pricey, Hollywood Blvd. Seediness.

06/17/08

Won't be open long.

by aliota112

Never heard of Lucky Vanous until now, but I could care less. This place isn't too good. The food quality seemed substandard, and the service was totally lacksidasical. Yes, there is a huge promotional push. My group of friends even wanted to go somewhere else. However, we chose here. We walked in and they were playing "Let it Be," the album. I commented that "Let it Be" is not a "drinking" album. It seemed to somewhat sour the mood, although I do like those songs. However, I don't generally get off drinking to "Across the Universe." Whatever. The waitress came over a half hour after we were seated. That was not so great. We ordered. The food took an hour to get to us, by which time I had lost my appetite. I did take it home, but it wasn't much of an experience there either. The waitress was kind; she did ask me if I wanted the burger "recooked" because "sometimes they have a tendency to overcook the meals." I declined. Yes, the bill was WAY overpriced. I think the group of 4 spent over $100 for 4 burgers, 2 fries, and 2 drinks a piece. I can go anywhere, get better food and service, and spend less. In an era where gas is $5 a gallon, $20 per burger is a rip off. The very young Indian lady who hands out fliers for this place on the Boulevard is the only bright spot about this; she is very attractive, but don't let that fool you. I would never recommend spending that kind of money for this food. Sure, the beer was fine. But if you're going to go to Lucky Devils, only drink and do not eat. That way, you'll be served in the first 40 minutes of your trip to the restaurant. Pass.

• Pros: The approximately 26 year old Indian woman who does the on-street marketing.
• Cons: Very few pros, once you've actually visited the place. The beer is ok. I'd rather drink at home, though.

04/05/08

Great burgers - and cupcakes too!

by yogurt623

Got a flier for this place in my mail and so a friend and I checked it out one night. She loves her burgers and I like things that are a bit different and we were both quite satisfied. The burgers were delicious (and huge!) and for dessert we had one of their specialty cupcakes. Their cupcakes come in as many varieties as the Cheesecake Factory has cheesecake and it was a perfect way to top off the meal. The joint has a neat retro, 70s vibe to it.

• Pros: Good food
• Cons: Parking...Hollywood is notorious for difficult parking!

02/21/08

BEST Burger Spot in L.A!

by marinagirl78

I was recently recommended here by a friend who lives in Hollywood. Apparently this place hasn't caught on enough to make Citysearch's big lists yet but let me tell you, it will - so get in now! The burgers are absolutely divine...From their Kobe Bacon Bleu burger to their Veggie burger, they've perfected it. Everything about the burger was perfect. An additional treat that I didn't see on the menu but knew about through my friend, was their delectable CAKE shakes. Yes, it's a shake, with actual cake in it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Don't forget to opt for the fries and hot sauce instead of the salad, they are as good as fries get...and I'm from Idaho!

• Pros: No real parking, just like everything in Hollywood
• Cons: It's not in Santa Monica

01/31/08

The beer and burgers almost make up for the service.

by nkh

The night started on a great note. We had an enthusiastic and knowledgeable server who made outstanding recommendations for both the food and the beer. Too bad that was almost the last time we saw him. It took forever for us to get our food - not the waiter's fault but he never stopped by to give us an update. Once we got our food he never checked to see how we were doing, nor did he ask if we wanted another round of drinks (the group I was with definitely would have). They were also out of all the wonderful cupcakes listed on the dessert menu (we were apparently supposed to know this because the light was out in the display case?). Oh well.

I'd go back again, but only when I know I have the time and patience to deal with the poor service.

• Pros: Amazing beer menu, great food
• Cons: Slow kitchen, poor service

12/05/07

A fantastic Burger

by jlrobe

Some people think paying more than 10$ for a burger is too much. if you don;t like spending that kind of money for a burger, lucky devil's isnt for you.

I have had burgers at the counter, pie n burger, apple pan, In N Out, Carls Junior's 6 dollar burger, and a few other burger places. I have to say that those burgers are just not very good in my opinion, and shouldnt be compared to this burger. If you love those places, DO NOT COME TO Lucky Devil's. You will feel cheated.

If you like burgers at 3rd stop, the york, fathers office, library alehouse, redwood bar and grill, Ebizos, the bowery, 25 degrees, bar marmont, then I would recommend trying the awesome burgers and beer here. I personally like it better than all of the above, but most of the above are also very good.

The owner obviously puts a lot of care into his burgers and his beer, and I respect that.

• Pros: The Beer and Burgers are second to none
• Cons: crowded sidewalks, lack of parking, and high prices (But I don't mind any of these "cons")

11/19/07

The KOBE is the best burger ever!!

by twevans

Heard that Lucky Devils served a mean burger and finally tried one. It was by far the juiciest and most flavorable burger I ever ate. I tried the Kobe Diablo that was served with bacon,carmelized onions, avocado and topped off with a sauce that had some kick to it. I had the side salad which was good but the french fries were to die for. Crisp and full of flavor and they didn't skimp on the portion either. The other people in our party were very satisfied with their orders as well. The turkey meatloaf and Kobe Bleu burgers also received two thumbs up. Topped off the dinner with the fabulous Kentucky Cream cake, which was moist and very decadent (not to be eaten by someone counting calories).

The wait staff was friendly and prompt. Food was served hot and they continued to check back on us during the evening. Lucky himself even checked on our group to make sure everything was OK and to our satisfaction. The only problem I have with the restaurant is the location....... I wish it was closer to South Orange County!!! Hopefully, Lucky Devils will open a second location in OC so I can visit on a regular basis and continue to enjoy a hamburger that truly melts in your mouth.

• Pros: Unbelievable burgers and beers
• Cons: Parking could be tough on Fri/Sat evening.

11/14/07

Lucky .... no more!

by texaninca

LD is waaaaaaaay over priced, but it is close to our office so we would visit there semi-frequently. Never again. Spending over $80.00 (with tip) for three for lunch is a little much since the food is not that outstanding. It is good food, don't get me wrong, but not for that price in the Hollywood area for sandwiches, french fries and a drink . Today was the deal breaker though, we looked at our bill and not only is the menu prices high for what you get, Lucky now finds it neccessary to charge 50cents for condiments. I mean come on. If you are going to drop over $25.00 per person for lunch the least of it all you should be able to get a side of Aoli for dipping fries, or a side of hot sauce for free. Now 50cents is not that big a deal but when the prices are too high as it is, it just adds insult to injury.

• Pros: The fries are good
• Cons: Inside always as cold as a refrigerator and the service bites.