This Lawrence restaurant was recognized by the Town of Hempstead

Lucky Boy Restaurant that has been serving hungry eaters for the past 39 years in Lawrence was one of several businesses that received recognition from the Town of Hempstead as part of its small business awards. Don Clavin, town supervisor, led the awards, which recognized seven local businesses.

Lucky Boy Restaurant was honored alongside Dunns River Lounge in Rockville Centre, Main Street Financial Group in Kings Park, Swing the Teapot in Floral Park, The Barking Biscuit in Wantagh, Crown Ford in Lynbrook and 5678 Dance in Levittown.

The local spot, owned by Jack Singh, serves Greek, Mediterranean and American cuisine.

“It’s almost half of my life,” Singh.

He began working at Lucky Boy in 1985. He became the owner in 2004.

Over its nearly four decade existence, Lucky Boy has seen renovations, times of prosperity and times of struggle.

“A lot of ups and downs,” Singh said. “Thank god we’ve survived.”

Town officials noted that small businesses are the backbone of what they called the municipality’s “dynamic identity.”

“Businesses are nominated by their local council members, who have their finger on the pulse of the communities they represent,” town spokesman Casey Sammon wrote in an email. “Lucky Boy was almost an instant nomination for Councilwoman Melissa ‘Missy’ Miller due to their longstanding presence in the community. “Supervisor Clavin and the town board wanted to find a way to acknowledge local businesses for their charitable endeavors and/or presence in the community.”

The restaurant biography from the town council said that Singh has created a “cozy” dining space.

“Singh has managed to capture the warmth of dining in a friend’s home,” Sammon added. “Lucky Boy remains a consistent source of comfort and satisfaction to all who dine there.”

The town commended the local restaurant for providing guests with a welcoming environment to spend quality time.

“It’s like family style, friendly,” Singh said. “We just take care of our customers like family.”

The restaurant menu features everyday specials including a gyro special, salads, pasta and other dishes. Lucky Boy also serves chicken and beef burgers with deluxe toppings, along with sandwiches, side orders and heroes. Their entrees include steak, salmon, chicken and vegetable based dishes and the restaurant serves homemade dessert.

Karen Porcella, a 42- year Lawrence resident, frequented Lucky Boy Restaurant before moving to Bay Shore in May.

“It’s a real family, community restaurant, everybody that you know from the neighborhood is there,” Porcella said. “People are kind, friendly, if you need something on the menu changed they do it without a problem.”

Lucky Boy is open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays located at 636 Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence.