Luka's Taproom & Lounge

With everything else going on at Luka's -- pool, pinball, DJs, dancing, art openings, 16 beers on tap at the full bar -- it seems astonishing that the happening spot (which took the place of an aging Hofbrau) should also have a happening kitchen, but it does. Serious sandwiches (flank steak, apricot-braised pork, a thick burger) and salads rule at lunch; dinner is even more serious, featuring such dishes as grilled rib-eye, choucroute garnie, braised lamb shank, and cioppino. An array of fresh seafood, including a plateau de fruits de mer and tasty crab fritters, is available at lunch and dinner. Finish with a crème fraîche mousse or a selection of cheeses.

• Cuisine(s): Brewery, California, French, New American

  Hours: Sun 10:30am-12am, Mon 11:30am-12am, Tue-Fri 11:30am-2am, Sat 5:30pm-2am

  Price: $$, $$$

  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

• Attire: Casual.

  Features: Takeout, Private Party

  Serving: Dinner, Late Night, Lunch

  Entertainment: Live Entertainment

• Alcohol: Full bar

  Reservations: Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties

  Parking: Free, Lot Available