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About Lucky Platter

Discover Lucky Platter, a welcoming Restaurants in Evanston, IL, where hearty flavors and warm hospitality come together. With a 4.50-star rating from 1094 reviews, we’re proud to offer great service and quality and accessible facilities for a memorable dining experience.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (1094 reviews)
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Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Marc Williams

Marc Williams

7 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lucky enough to find this place while out wandering on a cold night. They have a sumptuous menu that includes plenty of local beer and some excellent comfort food. Had the hangar steak which was served with wilted spinach/mashed taters and shiitake shrooms. My companion went for the chicken pot pie. Oh yeah, and they give you plenty of warm, sweet cornbread to satiate you while you wait. Great service and a friendly, comfy atmosphere.

Bryan H. Wildenthal

Bryan H. Wildenthal

2 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I was almost crying with joy to find this place as eclectic and delicious as the restaurant I fell in love with living in Evanston almost 30 years ago (1994-96). Every item was carefully thought-out and prepared and tasted fabulous. The spicy pumpkin soup is heavenly! And the side of fruit with ginger dressing is a wonderful sweet option!

vinnie moag

vinnie moag

year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wonderful dining experience and oddly my first time here. Not my last! I treated myself to a non-classic Benedict, the Crab Cake served on thin cornbread with hollandaise sauce and poached eggs on a bed of baby spinach! I added a 3rd poached egg, and sided it with bacon and the most beautifully sliced and arranged avocado that I almost didn’t eat it - haha, it was delicious. I particularly like bacon and avocado eaten together and bacon was cooked to perfection. Great friendly service! Will I be back for breakfast? YES, but they offer lunch and the Pantry next door has even more offerings! Great “old fashioned” restaurant/store you might find in Door County!

Googler

Googler

2 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Scrambled eggs were too separated, making the dish uncohesive. Coffee wasn't hot. Juice was good and pastry upgrade was tasty! Half-and-half cup was great instead of the plastic containers. UPDATED: COFFEE WAS HOT, eggs were good and fluffy!

Sarah Nelson

Sarah Nelson

7 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

It's extremely rare for my teenage son to walk in to a new place and tell me it feels like home, but that's what happened during our first visit to Lucky Platter tonight. He was thrilled by our server Hugo's thoughtfulness and the care they took making sure to honor his strict gluten & dairy restrictions. We were both thrilled to hear my favorite band, Built to Spill, playing shortly after we sat down. The vibes are eclectic, the art is colorful and inviting. Thank you for creating a warm, inclusive space that is safe for us to eat!

Jòseph Pellegrino

Jòseph Pellegrino

2 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This wonderful restaurant was amazing for me and my daughter! At brunch, my daughter got the chocolate chip pancakes, while I got the California burger. The service was outstanding too. It was a little bit hard to find parking, but the great food made up for the small trouble all the way. My daughter and I will be back and we are thinking about bringing Abuela too next time!

Jerry Marichal

Jerry Marichal

3 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I love breakfast .during our visit to the hospital in evanston we came across this gem of a restaurant . The lucky platter we were greated by our server Creighton. Who was very pleasant. Knowledgeable friendly helpful . We had the French toast omlete and potatoes. My wife had eggs bacon and pancakes. Everything was delicious . I will be Here again soon

Rhiannon Betson

Rhiannon Betson

6 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Food and coffee was amazing. Highly recommend the buffalo cauliflower!! Definitely want to go back.

Bill

Bill

10 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A cozy brunch spot with a hearty and eclectic menu. The portabella burger was rich in umami and super juicy, while the side of Thai-braised kale added a flavorful and savory twist. Comforting and satisfying food all around.

Andrea M

Andrea M

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Food here is so good, the chilaquiles are my favorite! Can’t leave here without trying the apricot cheese flakey, or the pancakes. The staff here is so nice as well! I love this place.

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space
  • University students

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Paid street parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

514 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, United States

Reservations

+1 847-869-4064

Hours

Open Now · Wednesday 8 AM-8 PM
Friday 8 AM-8 PM
Saturday 8 AM-8 PM
Sunday 8 AM-2 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 8 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-8 PM
Thursday 8 AM-8 PM
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