This bowling alley/oyster bar is uniquely multifaceted, and of course, would only be found in Lakeland. There are 3 big reasons to come here; football, good eats, and lots of fun bar games. Let’s start off with a closer look at big reason #1!
1. Football
If you are an NFL fan, then you are always on a quest for an establishment with multiple big screen TV’s and the NFL package. Fortunately, Lakeland is pretty well endowed with such establishments and NFL fans in Lakeland never have to go far to find the aforementioned accommodations. My wife and I are Philadelphia Eagles fans, and we can could easily enjoy the games at Hooters or Buffalo Wild Wings, but we prefer to avoid large crowds and long lines to get a table. Instead, we opt for the more laid back environment at Lucky’s.
There are at least 15 working TV’s on the inside of this bar, one of which is wall sized and dedicated to the Eagles (Lucky’s is a Mecca for prodigal Eagles fans here in Lakeland). The crowd here is rowdy but not too dense, which means that you can have fun and still get a seat. However, if you’d rather spend your Sunday Funday outside, then there is a viable alternative readily available on the premises.
Sunlight is a magical thing, and there are 9 TV’s out here accompanied by some mist air-blowers to help control the heat. We also like the NFL drink specials here at Lucky’s better than what the other guys have to offer.
Atmosphere and drinks are important, but we need to cover all of our football watching needs. The main selling point here is the traditional game day snack. I can’t enjoy football without a certain meaty treat, which bring us the reason #2.
2. WINGS!
These are my favorite wings in Lakeland!
These breaded wings are crispy yet succulent. All of the sauces here are delectable, but I especially love the “hot” option. When you order these little pieces of heaven (or hell, if you can’t handle the heat), the bartender will warn you that the “hot” wings are way too hot. Cast caution to the wind! Why? Normally a wing with a good amount of hot sauce on it becomes overpowered by the heat so much that you tend to lose the meaty flavor. These wings are exceptional in that their sheer size makes it impossible to overshadow the savory and poultry goodness.
I love a wing where you get equal doses of buffalo flavor, spice flavor, and chicken flavor. If this doesn’t excite you, then may not be a wing fan and you should beg for forgiveness. After you finish begging, you should check out Lucky’s other unique treat. Oysters!
These aren’t exactly what you’d get at a fancy sushi restaurant, but the price is right. You can order them either raw or steamed, either priced at $9.35 a dozen. Each time I have indulged myself with this seamen’s treat, I’ve received an extra 4 or 5 oysters at no additional charge. Furthermore, there is a certain novelty value that I affix to eating oysters at a bowling alley. Oh yeah, this place is a bowling alley!
3. Games
I hate bowling while sober. It’s easy to drown out your lucidity here at Orange Lanes thanks to the ordering window that connects straight to the bar side of Lucky’s.
Not a bowler? Lucky’s offers darts, pool tables, and our personal favorite… Megatouch games!
In case I haven’t listed enough reasons to check out Lucky’s, here is one more, just for the hell of it. I present to you, a Megatocouch challenge! Out rank “Mimi N Luke” on a score board on one of the games and post a pic of your achievement in our comments section below. Bet you can’t top us!
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