One of my favorite neighborhood spots. I used to love getting the Farm Salad with steak. I still get the salad, but it’s just so much better with steak. Really hope they bring the steak add-on back because the chicken just isn’t the same!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jill K
I love our neighborhood bar! The food, drinks, staff, and patio are all amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie
Great place to meet for happy hour with friends. Yummy food for appetizers or a meal or walk across the street and take a Ranch pizza home. Tamale Boy right across the street too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
She Ash
This was my first visit to this restaurant/bar.
I enjoyed the smash burger, tots and the grilled cheese with bacon.
This Saturday afternoon visit involved hanging out with friends and enjoying the DJs spinning tunes.
Their outdoor patio space has abundant seating with some covered areas.
My group enjoyed their drinks and food.
The afternoon customer load was light. Folks were happy and laid back.
The staff was friendly and fun to chat with. Table bussing was slow.
I hope to visit this place again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Debbie Lusk
Update from seven years ago: this is the original review-> “I love this place. I think about the delicious food and beer all the time. Great fun atmosphere and great bartenders. Love the beer list.”
Have gone back a few times over this last year and wonder why I don’t go more!! There’s other great bars we tend to love as well that are owned by the company that owns this one. They’re all great. Last night was perfect on the patio and we had dinner and drinks and our dog even enjoyed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Murphy
We hosted our wedding reception at Tough Luck and had the most fun, memorable night. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, the space was set up just how we wanted and the outdoor patio and fire pit were perfect for an indoor/outdoor flow. The owner was incredibly easy to work with and communicative and we felt so confident going into the day that everything was taken care. We'll never forget the day, thank you Tough Luck!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leigh Feldman
Fantastic neighborhood bar with wonderful patio. Also located at a fun cross street with other food and drinks nearby if you want to make an evening of it and bounce around and end up back at this fun spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Toms
Great atmosphere. Food is hit or miss. Overall I like it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Cheeseburger \u0026 Tots
luis rodriguez
Will return
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dianne Namgung
Fun spot to grab a drink. Did not try their food while i was there. Loved their different old fashioneds (Japanese old fashioned, Oaxacan old fashioned, barreled gin old fashioned). The cover outdoor area by the fire was nice on a dry day!
Tough luck. Bar is a gem hidden in a residential neighborhood. They have an impressively well stocked bar, and while I can't speak for substantial meals, I can vouch for the excellent selection of french fries, cheese fries, and tater tots. It helps if you like potatoes.
Vegetarian options: There's lots of potato goodness in the form of french fries and tater tots, and there's always mac and cheese.
Parking: I scored one of the three available parking spots and they're lots. I'm sure you can find parking on the street, you'll just have a little bit of a walk.
Kid-friendliness: It's a bar, so you should probably leave the kids at home with a sitter.
Wheelchair accessibility: The bar is a single level with seating that can easily be rearranged to accommodate a wheelchair.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Giant Pretzel, Cheese Fries
Jason
Strong drinks great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak& Potatoes, Pulled Pork French Fries
Eddie Patino
First time here and enjoyed the vibe. Their craft cocktails sound great! They have about 6-8 taps. Their food also looks good. Will be coming back to try more than just a Hazy IPA next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leah Farmer
Chill bar with outdoor seating. They have a nice fire pit corner. Order at the bar and bus your own tables. Great spot.
Kid-friendliness: Kids were allowed until at least 8 it seemed
One of my favorite neighborhood spots. I used to love getting the Farm Salad with steak. I still get the salad, but it’s just so much better with steak. Really hope they bring the steak add-on back because the chicken just isn’t the same!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I love our neighborhood bar! The food, drinks, staff, and patio are all amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to meet for happy hour with friends. Yummy food for appetizers or a meal or walk across the street and take a Ranch pizza home. Tamale Boy right across the street too
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my first visit to this restaurant/bar.
I enjoyed the smash burger, tots and the grilled cheese with bacon.
This Saturday afternoon visit involved hanging out with friends and enjoying the DJs spinning tunes.
Their outdoor patio space has abundant seating with some covered areas.
My group enjoyed their drinks and food.
The afternoon customer load was light. Folks were happy and laid back.
The staff was friendly and fun to chat with.
Table bussing was slow.
I hope to visit this place again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Update from seven years ago: this is the original review-> “I love this place. I think about the delicious food and beer all the time. Great fun atmosphere and great bartenders. Love the beer list.”
Have gone back a few times over this last year and wonder why I don’t go more!! There’s other great bars we tend to love as well that are owned by the company that owns this one. They’re all great. Last night was perfect on the patio and we had dinner and drinks and our dog even enjoyed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We hosted our wedding reception at Tough Luck and had the most fun, memorable night. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, the space was set up just how we wanted and the outdoor patio and fire pit were perfect for an indoor/outdoor flow. The owner was incredibly easy to work with and communicative and we felt so confident going into the day that everything was taken care. We'll never forget the day, thank you Tough Luck!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic neighborhood bar with wonderful patio. Also located at a fun cross street with other food and drinks nearby if you want to make an evening of it and bounce around and end up back at this fun spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere. Food is hit or miss. Overall I like it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Cheeseburger \u0026 Tots
Will return
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun spot to grab a drink. Did not try their food while i was there. Loved their different old fashioneds (Japanese old fashioned, Oaxacan old fashioned, barreled gin old fashioned). The cover outdoor area by the fire was nice on a dry day!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderfully helpful staff and the drinks are amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Cheese Fries
Tough luck. Bar is a gem hidden in a residential neighborhood. They have an impressively well stocked bar, and while I can't speak for substantial meals, I can vouch for the excellent selection of french fries, cheese fries, and tater tots. It helps if you like potatoes.
Vegetarian options: There's lots of potato goodness in the form of french fries and tater tots, and there's always mac and cheese.
Parking: I scored one of the three available parking spots and they're lots. I'm sure you can find parking on the street, you'll just have a little bit of a walk.
Kid-friendliness: It's a bar, so you should probably leave the kids at home with a sitter.
Wheelchair accessibility: The bar is a single level with seating that can easily be rearranged to accommodate a wheelchair.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Giant Pretzel, Cheese Fries
Strong drinks great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak& Potatoes, Pulled Pork French Fries
First time here and enjoyed the vibe. Their craft cocktails sound great! They have about 6-8 taps. Their food also looks good. Will be coming back to try more than just a Hazy IPA next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chill bar with outdoor seating. They have a nice fire pit corner. Order at the bar and bus your own tables. Great spot.
Kid-friendliness: Kids were allowed until at least 8 it seemed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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