CLEVELAND, Ohio — One of Memphis Avenue’s most recognizable gathering places is looking toward its next chapter—and that chapter may be going up.
Lucky’s Bar & Grill owner Frank Wolter has a plan to build a new second level above the current Old Brooklyn restaurant. A concept rendering supplied to Cleveland Boricua shows a modern upstairs space with large windows, an outdoor balcony and a bold new Lucky’s sign overlooking the street.
The vision is bigger than adding square footage. Wolter wants to create an upstairs nightclub and entertainment destination that can bring more live music, DJs, dancing, celebrations and Latino nightlife to the Memphis Avenue corridor—while the restaurant and neighborhood sports-bar experience continue downstairs.
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Lucky’s already moves comfortably between several worlds. During the day, it is a neighborhood restaurant where families can eat together. Sports fans find televisions, drinks and room to watch a game. The outdoor patio gives guests a place to enjoy warm Cleveland evenings, while pool tables, music, neon lighting and a late-night crowd give the building a different energy after dark.
The proposed upstairs level could bring those pieces together in a more intentional way. The first floor could continue welcoming diners, regulars and sports fans, while the second floor becomes a dedicated home for DJs, live performers, private parties, cultural celebrations and Latin dance nights.
For Cleveland’s Latino community, the idea represents the possibility of another west-side space where people can hear familiar music, celebrate their cultures and bring different generations together. It also gives Memphis Avenue an opportunity to become a stronger food-and-entertainment destination rather than simply a street people drive through.
Frank Wolter’s story is rooted in family
Public reporting and city records identify Lucky’s owner as Frank Wolter. Before entering the restaurant business, Wolter served as a Cleveland police officer. A 2023 News 5 report documented Wolter and his wife preparing to open Lucky’s on Memphis Avenue in August 2023.
People who know Wolter know how much family and his trusted inner circle mean to him. According to personal background provided to Cleveland Boricua, Wolter and his Dominican wife have been married for more than 26 years. That long connection to Dominican culture and family life helps explain why Latin food, music and community have become part of the identity Lucky’s is building.
The restaurant’s name is personal too. According to information provided to Cleveland Boricua for this profile, Wolter named Lucky’s in honor of his father. The business is not simply carrying a catchy bar name—it is carrying a family tribute into the future.
A strong connection to Cleveland’s bike scene
That family identity extends to Cleveland’s motorcycle community. Background shared with Cleveland Boricua describes Wolter’s family as having deep ties to the city’s bike scene and its history. Lucky’s reflects that connection visually, from motorcycle culture around the business to the full-size bike displayed prominently inside the restaurant.
The display is more than decoration. It signals that riders, car enthusiasts and people connected to Cleveland’s long-standing bike community have a place where they can meet, eat and feel at home. The vintage truck outside adds another layer of old-school Cleveland character to the property.
Food that reaches beyond traditional bar fare
Lucky’s is not depending on nightlife alone. Its menu gives customers plenty of reasons to visit before the music starts.
Guests can find comforting plates of rice and beans, meat and fried plantains alongside familiar favorites such as pizza, burgers and fries. The larger menu includes wings, sandwiches, tacos and dishes influenced by Caribbean and Latin flavors. That mix allows one table to order a pizza while another enjoys a plate that feels closer to home.
A June 2026 Axios Cleveland review described Lucky’s as a mix of classic rock and reggaeton, highlighting its sports-bar features, nightlife energy and Latin-influenced food. The restaurant’s official website presents it as a full-service restaurant and bar where families can gather.
More than a restaurant
Inside, Lucky’s includes a central bar, numerous televisions, pool tables, music, room to gather and eye-catching details such as the motorcycle display. Outside, the patio expands the experience during warmer months. A sign at the property also directs customers to additional parking across the street at 6110 Memphis Ave.
The result is a place that can serve lunch, host a sports crowd, welcome families for dinner and shift into nightlife later in the evening. The proposed second level would give each part of that identity more room to grow.
Official sponsor of the 2026 Cleveland Boricua Block Party
Lucky’s Bar & Grill is also an official sponsor of the 2026 Cleveland Boricua Block Party. The partnership connects the restaurant directly with an event created to celebrate Puerto Rican culture, food, music, families, local vendors and Cleveland’s broader Latino community.
For Cleveland Boricua, the sponsorship represents more than a logo on a banner. It shows that Lucky’s is willing to invest in a community event and help create a larger stage for Latino culture in Cleveland.
As the Block Party approaches, Lucky’s support—and the restaurant’s own plans for a larger entertainment space—signal an exciting moment for Memphis Avenue and Cleveland’s west-side Latino scene.
A plan worth watching
The proposed second level is still a developing project, and final design details, timing and construction information will be announced as the plan moves forward. But the rendering makes Wolter’s direction clear: he wants Lucky’s to grow into a bigger, two-level destination without losing the family, food, neighborhood and cultural connections that built its first chapter.
If the vision becomes reality, Memphis Avenue could gain a fresh upstairs nightclub and event space designed for a new generation of Cleveland nightlife—one powered by Latin music, local food, motorcycle culture and a family story that began long before the first drink was poured.
Cleveland Boricua will continue following the project and sharing updates as Lucky’s releases more details.
Reporting note: The second-level image is a concept rendering of the project Wolter plans to pursue. Personal details about the family inspiration, marriage and bike-scene connection are attributed to background information provided to Cleveland Boricua for this profile.
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