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    The Lucky Platter

    514 Main St

    Evanston, IL 60202


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    Featured Items

    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      GLUTEN FREE FRIED CHICKEN BREAST, RANCH SLAW, LETTUCE, DILL RELISH ON A HOUSE MADE BUN, SERVED WITH CHOICE OF SIDE.
      $17.59
    • Classic Burger

      1/2 pound Angus, grilled onion, lettuce and cucumber served with choice of side
      $16.69
    • Chicken Tenders App

      GLUTEN FREE Housemade chicken tenders with choice of dipping sauce.
      $11.99

    DINNER

    STARTERS

    • Buffalo Cauliflower

      Housemade buffalo sauce, gluten free fried cauliflower, blue cheese with ranch dressing
      $13.59
    • Carnitas (pork) Tacos

      3 corn tortillas, slow cooked pork, cilantro, onion, topped with pineapple salsa
      $11.99
    • Chicken Tenders App

      GLUTEN FREE Housemade chicken tenders with choice of dipping sauce.
      $11.99
    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      GLUTEN FREE Cornmeal crusted green tomatoes, fried, on a bed of roasted veggie sauce, topped with remoulade
      $10.29
    • Mushroom Quesadilla

      roasted mushrooms, gf onion strings, pepperjack cheese, roasted red peppers, chipotle mayo served with ginger fruit and side of black beans
      $15.39
    • Pickle Fries

      GLUTEN FREE Kosher dill pickles chips "breaded" and fried, served with housemade ranch
      $10.49
    • Chicken Tinga Tacos

      Our Kitchen Manager Alberto's take on a classic - shredded chicken simmered in a smoky tomato-chipotle sauce with a little kick. A longtime family meal favorite in the kitchen, served with warm corn tortillas and simple fresh toppings
      $12.99
    • Pasteis de bacalhau

      salted cod, potato, onion & parsley fritters (3 per order) - feel like you're in Portugal!
      $9.50

    SOUP

    • Pumpkin Bowl

      UNIQUE. A SIGNATURE SOUP THAT HAS A HINT OF SWEETNESS (BANANA) AND A LITTLE HEAT (SERRANO).
      $6.99
    • Pumpkin Cup

      UNIQUE. A SIGNATURE SOUP THAT HAS A HINT OF SWEETNESS (BANANA) AND A LITTLE HEAT (SERRANO).
      $4.99
    • Tomato Bowl

      CLASSIC TOMATO BISQUE, CREAM BASED - PERFECT WITH OUR ADULTING GRILLED CHEESE
      $6.99
    • Tomato Cup

      CLASSIC TOMATO BISQUE, CREAM BASED - PERFECT WITH OUR ADULTING GRILLED CHEESE
      $4.99

    SALADS

    • Green Goddess

      Mixed greens, romaine, dried cranberries, goat cheese, sunflower seeds, pickled onions, quinoa, hard boiled egg
      $15.09
    • Large Avocado Salad

      Mixed greens, romaine, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, garlic croutons, avocado
      $13.99
    • Large Chopped Salad

      Mixed greens, romaine, jicama, carrots, red and green pepper
      $13.29
    • Large House Salad

      Mixed greens, romaine, walnuts, apples, feta, raisins, grape tomatoes
      $12.99
    • Large Tandoori Chicken Salad

      Mixed Greens, romaine, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, garlic croutons & feta topped with slow cooked chicken tossed in our slightly sweet apricot chutney
      $19.39
    • Nicoise Salad

      Mixed Greens, romaine, arugula, green beans, feta, kalamata olives, artichokes, roasted potatoes, hard boiled egg,
      $15.09
    • Salmon Salad

      Mixed Greens, romaine, sundried tomatoes, artchokes, garlic croutons
      $23.29
    • Simple Salad

      MIXED GREENS, ROMAINE, RED LEAF, SINGLE GRAPE TOMATO
      $5.69
    • Small Avocado Salad

      Mixed greens, romaine, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, garlic croutons, avocado
      $11.19
    • Small Chopped Salad

      Mixed greens, romaine, jicama, carrots, red and green pepper
      $9.99
    • Small House Salad

      Mixed greens, romaine, walnuts, apples, feta, raisins, grape tomatoes
      $9.49
    • Small Tandoori Chicken Salad

      Mixed Greens, romaine, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, garlic croutons & feta topped with slow cooked chicken tossed in our slightly sweet apricot chutney
      $15.49
    • Steak Salad

      Mixed Greens, romaine, roasted red pepper, feta, garlic croutons
      $21.49

    SANDWICHES

    • Adulting Grilled Cheese

      Gouda, Provolone, Cheddar & Swiss with sun-dried tomato pesto mayo melted on homemade whole wheat bread. served with choice of side
      $15.49
    • BBQ Pork Sandwich

      TENDER CUBED PORK TOSSED IN HOUSEMADE BBQ SAUCE ON DILL RELISH WITH ONION STRINGS. CHOICE OF SIDE.
      $16.69
    • Beyond Philly

      $18.09
    • Bifana

      Very popular street food offering throughout Portugal! Thinly sliced pork loin in a savory sauce with carmelized onions on a rustic Portuguese roll. Served with it's signature dipping sauce.
      $12.49
    • BLT

      $16.59
    • Caprese Chicken Sandwich

      $17.09
    • Chicken Sandwich (BBQ)

      $15.99
    • Cubano

      $18.39
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      GLUTEN FREE FRIED CHICKEN BREAST, RANCH SLAW, LETTUCE, DILL RELISH ON A HOUSE MADE BUN, SERVED WITH CHOICE OF SIDE.
      $17.59
    • Green Goddess Chicken Sandwich

      Marinated and grilled chicken breast tossed in our beloved green goddess dressing, layered with lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayo on housemade sourdough! served with simple greens, pickled red onion and green goddess dressing
      $16.89
    • Grilled Portabella Sandwich

      GRILLED PORTABELLA CAP, LETTUCE, CUCUMBER, ROASTED RED PEPPER, GOAT CHEESE, ONION STRINGS, CHOICE OF SIDE
      $16.49
    • Shrimp Po Boy

      UNIQUE TAKE ON A CLASSIC: CAJUN SAUTEED SHRIMP, CHIPOTLE MAYO, FRIED GREEN TOMATO, ARUGULA, LIMES AND BANANA PEPPERS ON THE SIDE. CHOICE OF SIDE
      $17.99
    • Tandoori Chicken Sandwich

      GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST, TOPPED WITH FETA, APRICOT CHUTNEY, LETTUCE, CUCUMBER. CHOICE OF SIDE.
      $16.89
    • Tuna Melt

      HOUSEMADE TUNA SALAD ON HOUSEMADE CORNBREAD, TOPPED WITH MELTED CHEDDAR, TOMATO AND AVOCADO (IS THAT A HINT OF BASIL? WHY YES IT IS ;). CHOICE OF SIDE
      $15.39
    • Bifana de Cogumelos

      A vegetarian take on the classic Pork Bifana - a savory mushroom medley and caramelized onions on a rustic Portuguese roll, served with its signature dipping sauce.
      $11.99

    BURGERS

    • Black Bean Burger

      Housemade black bean pattie, sriracha slaw on a housemade bun served with a choice of side
      $17.09
    • California Burger

      1/2 pound Angus, Avocado, Feta, red pepper, garlic mayo served with a choice of side
      $20.49
    • Chorizo Burger

      1/2 pound Angus, housemade chorizo, pepperjack, chipotle mayo, avocado served with choice of side
      $19.99
    • Classic Burger

      1/2 pound Angus, grilled onion, lettuce and cucumber served with choice of side
      $16.69
    • Gouda Burger

      1/2 pound Angus, smoked gouda, carmelized onion, garlic mayo served with choice of side
      $19.79
    • Texas Burger

      1/2 pound Angus, cheddar, glazed bacon, onion strings, cucumber, lettuce served with choice of one side
      $20.49

    ENTREES

    • Chicken Piccata

      Grilled chicken breast, cavatappi noodles tossed in lemon butter sauce, topped with capers
      $18.99
    • Chicken Pot Pie

      Generous portion of pulled chicken, veggies, feta, cheddar wrapped in a housemade pastry crust, served with choice of side
      $20.39
    • Crab Cake Entree

      housemade crabe cake with cornbread coating served over toasted cornbread, topped with lemon butter sauce and served with cole slaw
      $25.79
    • Fish and Chips (Friday nights only)

      gluten free, rice flour battered atlantic cod served with fries, slaw and malt vinegar
      $21.99
    • Fried Chicken Dinner

      gluten free, rice flour and buttermilk battered half chicken served with mashed potatoes and slaw
      $23.09
    • Grilled BBQ Salmon

      Norwegian salmon topped with housemade BBQ sauce, served with sweet mash and baby bok choy
      $25.99
    • Grilled Lemon Pepper Salmon

      Norwegian salmon topped with lemon butter sauce, caper and served with rice and baby bok choy
      $25.49
    • Grilled Tandoori Salmon

      Norwegian salmon topped with our Apricot Chutney, served with sweet mashed potatoes and bok choy
      $26.49
    • LOCO MOCO

      A Hawaiian comfort classic - basmati rice topped with a juicy beef patty, mushroom onion gravy, two eggs & green onion. $15.99 (Add Portuguese sausage for a smoky, island-style twist. $2.49) Available all day! (Eggs Sunny, Over Easy, Medium or Hard)
      $15.99
    • Pot Roast

      Slow-braised Certified Angus Chuck served two ways: with creamy mashed potatoes and tender baby bok choy, finished with our signature savory sauce; or over our rich, indulgent mac and cheese for a hearty twist!
      $28.99
    • Skirt Steak

      Grilled Skirt Steak over mashed potatoes, mushrooms and spinach topped with blue cheese
      $27.99

    SIDES

    • Beans & Rice

      $4.89
    • Broccoli

      $4.79
    • Cole Slaw - Regular

      $3.49
    • Fruit Cup

      $4.99
    • Gingered Fruit

      $5.99
    • Kale Thai Braised

      $4.99
    • Mac N Cheese

      $5.19
    • Mashed Potatoes (after 4pm)

      $4.89
    • Pork Taco (single)

      $4.19
    • Portuguese baked beans

      Hearty white beans simmered with chouriço and pork belly in a rich tomato-garlic sauce, with a slight kick of heat - based on a 100-year-old family recipe.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99
    • Ranch Slaw

      $3.49
    • Regular Fries Basket

      $6.99
    • Roasted Beets

      $5.89
    • Sautéed Spinach

      $4.69
    • Side Rice

      $3.69
    • Sriracha Slaw

      $3.49
    • Sweet Fries Basket

      $6.99
    • Sweet Mashed (after 4pm)

      $4.89

    KIDS MEALS

    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      $9.19
    • Kids Burger

      $9.19
    • Kids Mac and Cheese

      $9.19
    • Kids Noodles

      $9.19
    • Kids Quesadilla

      $9.19
    • Kids Tenders

      $9.19

    BEVERAGE

    N/A BASIC

    • Apple Juice

    • Arnold Palmer

      $3.69
    • Coffee

      $3.49
    • Decaf

      $3.49
    • Hot Tea

    • Iced Tea

      $3.29
    • Lemonades

    • Milk

    • OJ

    • Soda - bottled

    • Soda - gun

    N/A SPECIAL

    • Cream Soda

      $4.49
    • Hot Chocolate

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.69
    • Kombucha

    • Roy Rogers

      $4.29
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.29
    • Virgin Mary

      $6.99

    ESPRESSO BAR

    • Americano

      $3.89
    • Cappuccino

      $4.99
    • Espresso

      $4.39
    • Latte

      $4.99
    • Cortado

      $4.29

    BOTTLES N/A

    • Ginger Beer

      $4.29
    • Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.09

    DESSERTS

    • Butterscotch Pudding

      $5.99
    • Chocolate Cake

      $8.19
    • Chocolate Pudding

      $5.99
    • Key Lime Pie

      $8.19
    • Pasteis de Nata

      $4.39
    • Queijades de Coco

      $5.19

    All hours
    Sunday8:30 am - 2:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday8:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Ecclectic quirky diner serving south Evanston for over 30 years!

    Location

    514 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202

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