Lakewood is an upscale neighborhood in East Dallas. It would be fitting then that the neighborhood would play host to Dallas’ only “upscale dive.”

Lakewood Landing boasts “An Upscale Dive” on its matchbook and on the partially cracked outside sign. The bar truly lives up to that claim. For over thirty years, the personality of the bar was the woman behind it. Lucille – who passed away years ago – was the woman with the beehive hairdo and the grit that made the place legendary. A friendly, knowledgeable staff keeps the spirit of Lucille alive.

The building is nondescript, looking like a 1960’s dentist office or insurance office more than a bar. Inside, the furniture is a bit worn, as expected in a “dive.” A shrine to Lucille graces the middle of the bar.

Televisions are scattered about the bar with local sports always on the tube. The burgers are famous around town, as are the freshly made onion rings that are a meal onto itself.

Enter from the side parking lot and you will find the bar on the right, a friendly game of billiards on the left, and a jukebox filled with tunes from the 70’s on front and center. Large booths and smaller tables make up the rest of the bar which opens at 3:00 daily.

Lakewood Landing is a beer and a shot place, with good food and fun clientele that would make Lucille proud. D.M.