Come for dollar burgers on Tuesdays and dollar beers on Wednesdays. For this deal it obviously gets crowded but the burgers aren't too shabby. Dollar beers actually are now up to $1.25 for select domestics but still a steal! Easy parking in legacy but take your chances findin parking if you go I the downtown location
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Hamid E.
Simple! I won't go back again. Unorganized!! You seat yourself and everyone will ask you over and over if you have been served! You want to know why? Because it took over an hour to get anything on our table. And it was not even busy on a Saturday afternoon. The food was just ok. So unless you are starving pick another place. Well! Pick another place even if you are starving too as you will end up in a hypoglycemic coma before you get any food if you really are starving!!!!!
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Anita A.
All I can say is salmon sliders and the berry mojito with double mint. Heaven on earth!! The chicken nachos are awesome and HUGE!!! Now one of my new fave spots in Nashville and a REALLY fun atmosphere! ! They would be the reason I go to the gulch and the valet parking is GREAT!!
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Rick T.
It's amazing that this place is still in business. We went there because we wanted to watch the baseball game. We asked the server and bar tender twice to put it on. They left the 2 out of 3 tvs off at the bar and the one that was on was on Women's College Softball. They sat us in a booth with a giant hole in the seat. This kind of damage to a booth did not just happen, it must have been this way for months if not longer. I wonder if they will ever fix it. We had to move booths because the seat was so uncomfortable with a hole. Server was slow to get us drinks, burger was ordered medium and it came out well done. I would have sent it back but it was impossible to get the server's attention. Pretty sure the tatter tots are Ore Ida frozen tots. Tables are sticky, wobbly and gross. Probably not going back to this place again. I would have loved to speak with the manager, but he never came out. Oh Well... Lost customer.
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Sharmeela S.
Great place to watch games. Had about five tvs. The best thing at bar louie is there 4-7pm weekday happy hour. I wish they offered a late night happy hour also. The drinks on regular menu as well as food is overpriced for the quality. The chicken nachos were stale. The fatheads bumble berry small was over 6$. So i'd probably only go here for happy hour.
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Nancy K.
Went here recently for a happy hour. Much like other reviews state, this is an average bar/restaurant with average food and drink. I had the bruschetta to eat and it was a huge filling portion. It was OK. Nothing extraordinary to write about.
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Lin H.
Bar Louie is the type of place that I go to so often, but not really because I'm in love with the place. It's just a generally pleasing option for everybody when planning a Thursday night hangout session. I've had many different appetizers here, but don't have much to say other than they were edible. The mixed drinks are acceptable, but if I were you I'd opt to order from the beer list. Just because that way, you know you'll be getting your alcohol. Sometimes their drinks are weaksauce, especially during happy hour. Overall? Don't expect much, and bring good company if you're coming here.
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Scott S.
Well after going to Granite for horrible service we paid for drinks and went here instead. Service was much much better. The waitress messed up order and one meal was very late but she was extremely apologetic about it. Food was very good.
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Cami T.
I got a delivery through Delivermefood. Delivery was fine but what was delivered was disappointing. I got the Monaco salad which ended up bring a couple handfuls of lettuce, some sparse grilled chicken, a couple grape tomatoes and a few thin slices of apple. Sounds fine but for $13 I would have been much better off with a salad from Wendys. The salad was uninteresting, had much less chicken than is expected and the garlic bread that came with it was both mushy and stale. Not worth take-out!
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Shelah Y.
Servers very attentive we had party of 7 and Seri did well. The lemon drop martini is the best 5.25 @ happy hour but they don't fill the glass come on fill it up! Food good: blacken salmon sliders are great as is Chic Alfredo. Can't wait to go back! The hostess that was there last Fri at 5pm was useless and had little interest in doing her job.
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Latrice F.
I enjoy going on Tuesday's for dollar burger night. I also like to go during happy hour. I think the food is over priced so I'd rather go during those times. I love the smores martini. The service is OK and depends on the day and time you go.
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Brendan B.
Classy atmosphere and a robust menu of good beer and tavern treats. The bartender was great and we ordered a few beers along with some avocado wedges. Great experience for a reasonable price.
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N L.
Solid service. Personable bartenders. However, once the significant other complains about the bathrooms...it's over.
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Murray R.
The rap on this place was always generic corporate dbag turdhole. Everyone told me so. With that name and being at both Crocker and Legacy, it had to be true right? But suspend disbelief. Pretend the name is Stokes Bistro or Barnaby or some other contrived bullshit Clevelandy name all the gentrified near west side taco stands have. Pretend it's not in the middle of a parking lot, but underneath a bridge that connects whiskey island to a half submerged ore freighter. Pretend the hostess has gauged ears and a beard. Now you wanna eat there right? We went at happy hour on a whim. Our destination was Beachwood Place, but the thought of being in a food court kind of freaks me out any more. Claddagh looked okay, but I felt like taking in the guaranteed shittiness of Louie. I like shitty. Too bad it was actually nicely decorated, moderately quiet, and not entirely overtly corporate. We got burgers. I had the Chicago stockyard. Cooked expertly with a nice side of frites and a Peruvian cocktail to wash it down. My dude enjoyed his Southwest burger and Angry Orchard(which I continued to pester him about for being the highest calorie cider in existence). I guess when you're not a raging alcoholic like myself, you can afford a few cider calories. Anyhow, the service was awesome, price was actually really good and I have no complaints. Although, as we finished our meal close to 7 pm, you could see the dbag contingent start to filter in. I guess y'all were right about that. So my advice? Go there for lunch or happy hour. But that probably applies to just about anywhere.
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Kristin R.
I always come here when I can't make up my mind or cheesecake factory is crowded and they never disappoint. Food comes out super fast and hot...salmon slider are good!
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Pat B.
Food was pretty bad. It was extremely over priced and frankly tasted like it came out of a plastic bag. We got the Fish n Chips and Cheese Steak. Service was ok.
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Dieter V.
The food was great the service was below bar. We grabbed a seat at the empty bar to catch a noon World Cup game. The game was subbed which didn't do much for our viewing experience. Since we were the only people there we thought we would get quick service, but it took 30 min for our food to arrive. To their credit the food was well prepared and fresh. I would come back for the eats if I could bare the experience.
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Noel C.
Bar Louie has Bell's Two Hearted Ale on Tap; 3.25 a pint during happy hour. They also feature $1 burgers ( regular size , not sliders) on Tuesdays. they attract a lot of people, for whatever reason, location, ambience, , staff ,etc but it's a cool enough place to be
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Stephen H.
Came in Sunday 6/22. Sat at bar. Took bartender seven minutes to even say a word to us. 7 MINUTES!! We order immediately afterwards. 20 minutes into being seated, there are 10 persons in the whole place and 4 visible front of house people. 1 bartender, 30 seats, 9 TV screens on, Indians Tigers game. 23 minutes later our food came. Was good but now were really pressed for time. May or may not be back.
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Kelly R.
I used to LOVE Bar Louie. My visit this past weekend was less than stellar. The menu has changed and the quality of the food has changed. My daughters and I visited this location because it was convenient. We were seated immediately in the back room, in the middle of a large party. We placed our order. My daughters ordered the quesadillas and I ordered the turkey burger. The food arrived within a decent window of time. My burger was a bit off, kind of rubbery and tasteless. I've had the turkey burger at Bar Louie before, and it was much better. The accompanying tots were just ok. Our server was just ok, as well. All in all, I probably won't visit this location again, anytime soon.
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Samantha H.
It's just alright. Now the bavarian pretzel sticks - those were really amazing. Three different sauces to dip them in - a cheese, honey mustard and brown sugar cinnamon. The service was good. The drinks were alright. The philly cheesesteak I had was dry and not very flavorful. The prices are kind of steep. I wish I'd come during happy hour because I saw the flyer for it and they have some really good deals.
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Dave L.
This Bar Louie restaurant at Legacy Village shopping center is clean and well organized. The kitchen and wait staff were alway friendly, cheerful, attentive and accurate with the taking of our food and drink orders. What I had for dinner was really very tasty that agreed with me very well. Would not mind going here again. :)
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Lori R.
Unorganized staff. No smiles on any waitress . Drinks are way overpriced . HH prices are good, only if they put booze in the drinks. Won't be back
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Steve L.
Good place but food is inconsistent. One time I had a turkey burger and it was great, 2 weeks later I ordered the same thing but it was over salted and dry.
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Karen W.
So far, bar Louie is by far the bar with the best food. Every single item that I ordered I really liked, even the dollar burger I was very impressed with that huge delicious burger that you can load with all the topics you want. The service is always friendly and fast.
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Wesley T.
Pretty much just meh. Food was ok, nothing to write home about. Drinks were overpriced even for Legacy Village. The real reason I won't be back was the terrible service we had for dinner. We saw our waitress a total of 4 times, once to take our order, once to bring our food, once after I flagged her down for a water and finally to bring our bill. When she did bring the bill she didn't ask if we wanted dessert or another drink. It's a shame because we usually have a few after dinner drinks so her loss on the tip.
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Roy W.
Great place for a burger and a drink. The staff seems to be a little annoyed tonight. Ordered a pitcher of Hurricane and the server did not even pour the first round. She brought us dirty glasses also. Food was good though.
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Joseph S.
Overpriced drinks and food. I had to give to the ounce instructions to the bartender just to he a drinkable cocktail, for which I was charged extra, even though I didn't get extra booze. The burger I ordered came on a stale bun that was soaked with grease and the meat itself was full of "rubber bands and toenails" on top of being terribly undercooked( I ordered medium- it came out rare/raw) and the fries were cold and tasted like old grease. Their service industry discount is negligible at best and the service staff was rude, with exception of the one male bartender. Definitely not going back and will recommend you avoid as well.
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Christine G.
I decided to come out for dinner over the weekend, wasn't all that impressed. Yes, they had basketball and the Olympics on but that was about it. Drinks were overpriced and actually cost more than dinner for me. The bartender was fine, but my drink was weak on the alcohol front. They still had specials from the night before up on the board and happy hour deals up from during the week. Not entirely crowded at 7 pm on a weekend should say something to boot.
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Chocolate L.
This is such a great late night spot to go to eat and hangout ! The atmosphere is always fun .. The food is beyond delicious .. Staffs r nice n the atmosphere is really clean n warm! Their blt sandwich .. Burgers to appetizers are delicious n made fresh . When the chips come out at 12:00 at midnight n everything is warm n fresh ! I love this place !!!
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Lindsay H.
Consistently meh. The only noteworthy thing I've had here is the Fried Louie. Every time I've tried something else, I've been sorely disappointed. I've heard some of their other burgers are also decent. I had a salad once, and it was very wilty and old. The Mac and cheese was pretty dull/bland. I'm really not sure why I've been here so many times haha. I guess it's an easy place to go with a group, when the line at Cheesecake is too long
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Rebecca M.
I was not going to go to Bar Louie tonight because the reviews were not great but I am glad I went. They are under new management. The waitress was fantastic. She never let our drinks get empty. The food was awesome. I got the beer fish and chips. For an app we got the loaded tots. They were a little spicy but really good! Their tater tots are amazing!! We went at like 6:30ish. It was not terrible busy. I can't wait to go back.
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Aaron S.
The pros and cons of getting acquired by Sun Capital are clear: the consistency and menu improvements are a plus, the management definitely runs a tighter ship; but the drinks are much more measured, profit margins are monitored at the plate level. Not a bad thing because its how you run a restaurant - but it's not the Bar Louie it used to be.
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Ryan P.
I think the food and atmosphere is great. I have been there during the day and it is also great for a 3 year old. They always have friendly staff and cold beer. I recommend the veggie wrap. Healthy AND delicious. The beer is also reasonable.
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Dwayne L.
The service here is decent for a busy weekday and the food is great. We got tots with our meal and they're on point. Will look to come here on one dollar burger Tuesdays.
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Kimberly B.
We have one in our area and have yet to visit, but have heard great things. It was seat yourself, so we grabbed a high top at the bar. I got a cucumber gimlet and requested light on the simple syrup...he got a dirty martini, the unfortunate thing was maybe because I asked for lite syrup this made it a shallow pour. Regardless, it was good. Except the second round of both our drinks were about an inch shallower than the first, so I would have to say the biggest negative was inconsistent pouring. However the food was good and our waitress delightful so it was not a total loss. But were keeping in mind that maybe this is a better place for a few beers.
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Funglin W.
Even though Bar Louie is a chain, I'm really starting to fall in love with this place. Every once awhile, I just find myself wanting to come here for happy hours and to enjoy some drinks. First, it's a GREAT happy hour location. They have great happy hour menus and there's always room and TV to watch games. Second, the food is pretty delicious. The calamari isn't the best, but it's a great deal for the happy hour price. The one dish i would definitely recommend is the CHICKEN TUSCAN PASTA! The flavors are great and who would've known that bars could make great pasta? Either way, Bar Louie is a solid place to come for some chill nights with friends. The food isn't the best ever, but it's solid quality, solid price, and I always have a great time with friends here! Definitely stop by!
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Faux H.
Disappointing! My salad was supposed to have avocado and garbanzo beans but had neither. My companion ordered a medium rare burger but it came medium well. When you order a gin martini you SHOULD be able to taste the gin. It's kind of the point. Instead I got a lecture about how you're never supposed to be able to taste the alcohol in cocktails. All in all, a very bad experience. Avoid!
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Trent C.
What can be said about this Bar Louie that hasn't already been said. Very generic with really slow service. Drinks are a bit overpriced for the area. Odd crowd but mostly young professionals from the area. If you're looking for a bar in the area, keep on driving past Bar Louie.
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Jeff B.
As far as chains go this place impressed! I had just been hanging at another fine chain at Legacy Village during some semi crappy weather and wanted to see some action. People that I share the same Tribal Affiliation say this is a fun place and that many female Tribal Associates frequent. That was not the case that particular evening. It was late, I was not going to meet my next future ex-girlfriend, and I was hungry. I had not eaten in about 10 hours, I was ready to smash down just about anything. Tip for Justin: From past chain experience do not order any thing that sounds healthy, not fried, burgers pink on the inside, does not have bacon, fajitas, anything Asian,and entrees that do not come with Alfredo sauce. Everything else you should be good! The barkeep was super attentive and put up with our neurotic asses. We decided to get the po-boy with shrimp and some fried spicy chicken sand. Got the fries along with Mac & Cheese as side dishes. The sandwiches were fantastic. Crispy and not greasy. I asked for extra hot sauce. The hot sauce was great, it was actually something other than Frank's Hot sauce and butter. It was spicy and tangy. The fries were hot , crispy and melted in my mouth. Hey if I am going to eat fried crap it had better fresh and it was. The mac & cheese came out cold, no worries, nothing a microwave could not handle! It was tasty as well. Oh yeah the rations were humongous. Enough food for a small Tribe! Great job Bar Louie!
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Lauren S.
Would give zero stars if possible. Service is extremely slow and unapologetic. The restaurant is not clean. I encountered vomit all over the ladies bathroom on a sunday afternoon, clearly from the night before that still had not been cleaned. There is just no excuse for that. Will never return here, absolutely disgusted.
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Francis L.
This was our first time visiting Bar Louie. Went with another couple. Saturday night from 5:30-7. Seated yourself. Plenty of tables available. Place was about 1/4 full. Very friendly and efficient waitress. Music was being heard from a band outside on the "green". Soccer was on several nice sized TV screens. We ordered a total of five mixed drinks and three appetizers. Drinks were very good. They definitely don't skimp on the alcohol in them. The "Ultimate Bloody Louie" was awesome. We also had the Crispy Calamari, Bavarian Pretzel Sticks and the Loaded Tots. Only complaint about the food, was that the Crispy Calamari only contained six small pieces. Not enough. The bill including tip was $121.00. We did have a good time and will visit again.
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Greg K.
One of the worst outings I've had in some time. I came with 4 of my friends, our food was brought out in 3 separate intervals, (mine was 10 mins before our other two friends, and the last two friends got theirs 20 mins after I had gotten mine), no napkins or silverware til we had to ask finally. Multiple mistakes on my friends tab (the waiter had to fix it THREE times) and our burgers were charred. Took us flagging down a different waiter to get our bill to leave after waiting another 20 mins with no service. I doubt I'll be back.
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Jennifer A.
I went here for my 22nd Birthday on the Saturday following my actual birthday. I went with my boyfriend, his two friends, my friend from a previous job, and my college theatre friends. We were seated quickly and began ordering right away. I had their spinach and artichoke dip, which is what I usually get if they offer it anywhere. :P It was delicious. I got something else which I can't remember what it was, and the cocktail that was pink with the pineapple slice in it. ( I had two and for the life of me can't remember what it was called. :() My boyfriend paid for food, I paid for my drinks, and the prices were pretty reasonable. :) Overall, not a bad place to eat and spend time with friends!
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Roxanne O.
I pretty much agree with everything that has been said about Bar Louie - poor service...poorer food quality...overpriced drinks...but at happy hour, I can get down with Bar Louie. What's not to love about a $5 martini...even if it takes you ages to flag down someone to get you one. Select apps are also half off during happy hour. I can't say that I can rave about any of them, but I'd rather pay half price for mediocre food than full price. My advice? Stick to the booze and only go during happy hour...then your wallet and your belly will leave happy.
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Matthew M.
$5.46 for a Labatt Blue, an insult to the working man. Louder than necessary. Generic pictures hung on walls, framed to resemble the anonymous inserts that come packaged in store bought frames as found in Target & Pat Catans. Is there not a good wholesome bar that is real in Lyndhurst? Is all hope lost? How have I survived 4 years living here? Was tonight an aberration? Have the last 4 years been an illusion? A fake conglomeration of made up events? People so fake, so materialistic, so destined for disappointment that I somehow, someway overlooked it for so long? Thank you for opening my eyes Bar Louie. It was long needed. So long. Cheers to the next chapter in this long, fucked up novel I call life.
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Carolyn C.
Bar Louie needs to stick to just serving drinks....I would never eat there again I ordered the Blackberry, Brie,and Orange Salad. Added chicken. The chicken was awful! And the server even made a point to say that the order was taking a little extra time, because they were grilling the chicken fresh! Liar! It was dry and completely devoid of any flavor. I would normally just send it back, but I really was starving and just ate around the chicken. The salad was not even close to being worth $13.
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Frank M.
$1.00 burger night, was great. but the burger was overcooked, burnt and a bit cold. Looked like they just made a whole bunch of burgers and i was the lucky one to get on that had been hanging around for awhile.
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Erin O.
If you're meeting up at Bar Louie for a drink, then this place will likely meet your needs. If you're planning to eat here, consider other options. Outside of the normal bar food, Bar Louie has a pretty extensive menu. The problem? Its executed poorly. Dry burgers, salads drenched in dressing, and flavorless tacos. This is not somewhere you'd want to take anyone to leave lasting impressions.
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Anne-Mary J.
S'mores martini is delicious! We went for a light lunch and had chicken nachos and sliders. Very good and nice and quiet on a Sunday afternoon.
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Katie C.
I feel like Bar Louie is about as meh as you can get. Everything is good, but nothing special and the service wasn't the worst ever but definitely not good. We started with drinks on a not at all busy Friday night. They took forever to arrive, but we're good when they showed up (I got the Louie Cosmo because it's one of their specialties). We skipped appetizers and went right for entrees, which, like the drinks, took forever. I ordered the Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna. It was ok, but I've had this dish elsewhere and it was much better there. The tuna was a little over cooked as well. I feel like Bar Louie is just resting on the fact they they're located in Legacy Village and therefore people will come. My BF who was eating with me is of the opinion that they understaff just because they can, but who knows? If I were to come back I would sit at the bar and just get drinks and maybe an app, but I don't know that I'll make the decision to go back. I'd more just be tagging along somewhere. :-\
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Sean P.
This is a good chain restaurant that I have experiences in other states and this one is very similar. However this one is a little higher class than the one in Denver and is slightly larger. Still great happy hour special and good appetizers. The service was good and quick and even gave me an appetizer for free when it took a little longer than expected. Needless to say customer care like that never goes unnoticed in my eyes. Was a great experience.
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Rob P.
A friend and I visited Bar Louie on a Tuesday evening because I'd heard the "dollar burger" deal was worthwhile. The burger deal was pretty decent, and it's the reason I'm giving this place two stars instead of one. Let's start with the location. This is a bar in the middle of Legacy Village, the suburban monstrosity sometimes comically referred to as a 'lifestyle center'. I walked in the door at 6pm. The place just felt so completely suburban, corporate and generic. All the seats at the main bar were taken. I grabbed a seat at the secondary bar. My friend arrived five minutes later. The stools were about six inches too short and had no backs for me to hang my coat. My friend and I felt like children sitting at the 'adult table' for the first time. Our bartender was dressed about half-naked, with a short jean skirt and two-sizes too small tanktop. This in spite of the fact that it was the dead of winter, with 30 degree air and a half foot of snow piled up right outside the door. Don't be fooled. Skimpy outfits and stellar service do not go hand-in-hand. Nevertheless, the beers on tap are very run-of-the-mill. I asked what Great Lakes brews they had; the bartender said Dortmunder and Conway's Irish Ale. I ordered a Conway's. She brought me an Eliot Ness, which was actually what they had on tap. But not huge deal, I like Eliot Ness just fine. She then proceeded to botch my friend's drink order as well. There were TVs all over the bar, all tuned to the same station (ESPN). Some of the TVs were connected with HD, others were not; so half the TVs were five seconds delayed - a huge pet peeve of mine in bars with TVs. One great thing about Cleveland and Cleveland Heights is that there are so many great and unique bars. Amazingly, despite the complete lack of unique character, this still managed to be one of the more pretentious bars I've been to around Cleveland. I'm sorry, but corporate chain bars are just are not my style.
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K. H.
I lived in Columbus for a while and I used to go to the Bar Louie in Easton every so often. I was always VERY pleased when I would go there, so I was excited to go to the Bar Louie in Legacy Village. When I walked in, my first thought was, ohh, okay. This place is cool. Most of the people in there were young, attractive professionals. I was like, woo-whoo, nice spot. Good find. So we go in the back (because I like to chat a lot when I go out to eat) and we order. My friend orders a Blue Moon... they were out. He then orders another beer. The waiter comes back, says they don't have that beer, either. My friend is then like, okay, what beers DO you have? And then he picks one of those. So then we order. He orders buffalo wings and I order a blackberry something brie salad. I forget what the name was exactly. But it was supposed to have some fruit and some brie in it. I also ordered a side of mac & cheese. (What can I say... I was in the mood for comfort food!) The waiter leaves, then comes back to say they don't have any mac & cheese, either. At this point we are all laughing. The waiter was really cool. I liked him. He was really apologetic. The manager came over and was like, well, we got hit bad this weekend and we're due to get a shipment in tomorrow. But he didn't seem to really care all that much. I dunno, I was kind of over it by that point. We got our food. My salad was super small -- it looked like a side salad. There were four blackberries, three small pieces of brie, three little squares of fruit. The lettuce was wilted, there was barely any dressing on it. It was pretty tasteless. We had shared two appetizers as well -- sliders and spinach artichoke dip. The dip was really good. We ate most of that. The majority of the sliders came home with me and my dog ate most of them. They were meh... I've honestly had better sliders from the frozen food section of the grocery store. The buffalo wings were quite good. I tried a couple. I would get those again. I forgot to mention -- I got a strawberry fizz. It was quite potent. As in, it seemed like there was a lot of alcohol in it. Surprisingly so. The taste was all right I guess. Not great. Overall, I was unimpressed. With all the great restaurants around Legacy Village, there probably won't be any need for me to come back here. Then again, maybe if I came when the kitchen was stocked, it would've been a different experience. But as I'm reading the other reviews on here, it seems unlikely. Service was great, atmosphere was great, drink and food options and execution were not. If this place had better food and drink, I would've given it a 4 or maybe even a 5. But overall the experience was dismally disappointing. If I go back I will try other stuff on the menu and tweak this review if necessary.
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Alex H.
On a Business trip and arrived late. only place that was open and liveley Thursday night. Large beer and wine selection and great burgers and appetizers.
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Rachel B.
Great happy hour spot!
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Laura P.
The bar area was packed on a friday evening and I met a group of about 12 girls for a bday celebration. The waitress was sooooo slow and never checked on us and messed up our drink order repeatedly. We would have to actually go and look for her when we needed something. We ordered about 7 apps for the table and although they were good, it did not make up for the lackluster service. If your in for drinks and people watching then its ok but wouldn`t go out of my way to come here again.
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Betsy S.
I've had very varying experiences at Bar Louie in Cleveland and in DC, so here goes. I had the first GREAT LAKES CHRISTMAS ALE of the year here, and it was perfecto. Rich, smooth, went down the throat like...butter. Buttah? Anyways, it was great. Our waiter was great, kept our waters filled, and didn't linger. I ordered the BBQ salad - you know, the one with corn, tomato, tortilla strips, etc. It was already $9, and chicken was an extra $4. Seriously? So I went veg. But it was disappointing. The lettuce mix was strange and felt very bagged, there was no cheese, no black beans, no real kick. I guess I was looking for something that didn't exist. Such is life. My mom and bro seemed satisfied with their burgers, tho. I'd come back. Just skip the salad.
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Justin L.
Proximity to home is this place's only real redeeming quality. And, it's at Legacy Village which keeps the clientele decent. I've been here too many times because it's close to home and close to work and unfortunately, I know quite a few people whose faces light up when you say "Bar Louie." But the food is really quite bad and the beers overpriced. This is not the type of place where I would order a cocktail. Under any circumstances. I did once, and gagged it down... never again. I forgot... there is one other redeeming quality. Tots. The day after our company's Christmas party, our department admin took mercy on my soul and ordered me the loaded tots as an add-on to another order for a working lunch. They were covered in bacon, scallions, and either sport peppers or baby jalapenos, and came with a to-go bowl of chili con queso. They were not very crispy (how could tots be good 25 minutes out of the fryer?) but they tasted alright and more important, they cured my hangover. When Bar Louie is delivered to my office as a cure for previous night's excesses, it is 4 stars. When I am forced into the establishment and to drink overpriced beer, it is 1 star. That is a 2.5 average, and since most of their business comes from the actual restaurant, I'm rounding down. Sorry Bar Louie. It's OK... so many people love you. You'll be fine.
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Melissa A.
Very much deserving of the "Meh. I've experienced better." rating. I went this past weekend for drinks with my girlfriends and the service what somewhat of a clusterfuck. We had two different servers because my friends were sitting indoors while they waited for an outdoor table to open up and after the moved I suppose their server didn't want to surrender their tip and transfer the ticket. This made for some awkwardness and unnecessary annoyance when my friends had to flag down, wait for (they took their time), and pay two different servers. As a former server and cocktail waitress, it all seemed counter productive. My $5 Dortmunder was fine, but how can you mess that up?
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Lindsey W.
The meatball al forno and chicken gumbo soup were great. For main course we had fish and chips, voodoo chicken which was incredible. This is our second visit and we will be back.
Listen, I can understand the hatred. It's a chain bar in a yuppie mall that's filled with chain stores and chain restaurants. But I must dissent, if only for one reason... HAPPY HOUR! They serve $5 Chopin dirty martinis for happy hour. (There's a bunch of other martini and beer specials, but this is the only one I get excited about.) They also have half priced appetizers during happy hour, but I've yet to eat anything here that I was actually impressed with. I don't even really recommend their $5 burger special on Mondays. But, you can have a decently priced snack while you sip on your incredible bargain martini and watch all the yuppies. I'd hit it. (Actually, I did, and I will again.)
(4)
Stefanie F.
Bar Louie is your typical, sterile, generic chain restaurant / bar. Definitely something you'd expect to find in a "lifestyle center" where every restaurant is only slightly different than the others. It has no ambiance and is decorated like you would expect it to be with black and white photos that are probably hanging in every other Bar Louie you'd visit. I'm giving 3 stars because the service was alright and the appetizers were good. Our server was cool and made fun of me for saying I didn't want another beer and then brought me one anyway. I wasn't upset - I really wanted another one but I was trying not to get sloshed - and hey, I wasn't paying so.... SURE more beer! Their margaritas are exactly how everyone else has described them. Terrible. Beer list sucks, as you'd expect. I can't imagine how uncool this place must be on Friday and Saturday nights. I'm guessing it would be full of white hats with "COCKS" printed on them and really bad tribal arm bands. So yeah, go on a weeknight and leave before 8pm and you'll probably be fine.
(3)
Ben H.
My wife & I recently moved in an apartment down the street, and after a long day of unpacking & setting up the house, what better to do than walk and get a beer or two. Next to Bar Louie was a cheesecake factory & another Irish bar - I don't know which was better describes the epitome of a chain. The wait staff treated me like they were doing me a favor by serving me a beer,the man sitting next to me continued to stare and me & my wife & listen to our conversations & they charged me for more beers than I had. The only saving grace was that the deals were good: Dos-x were only $3 a pop & the chicken nachos were only $5. The problem with $5 nachos is that they are nasty - liquid cheese & soggy chips. If you're in the neighborhood & can walk there, check it out. If you have to make a trip of it, you'll be quite dissapointed.
(2)
Dominic V.
The host was miserable; the waitress was unpleasant. If i wasn't with great company, I would have left right away. The food and drink were good, but the portions were small and the overall quality was not high enough to justify the cost. My advice is to spend your money elsewhere.
(2)
Patrick W.
Awful service. Almost every time. Most recently - 45 minutes after we ordered we got our appetizer. The wrong one. 30 minutes after that - the entrees. One was wrong. Saw the waiter 3 times in 90 minutes. Gross negligence. Food is ok. Not awful, but not great. Decent selection of beers.
(2)
Kiki E.
I went to Bar Louie last Friday after work for their happy hour. I think 1/2 price small plates (appetizers) and $4 wine & $5 martinis were great deals. I was meeting with my friend who has been unemployed for a few months now and I wanted to treat her...and their happy hour pricing would definitely help me treat her without going broke. We had a couple of martinis, and wine. I had a hummus, tabbouleh, and tzatziki, and cheeseburger sliders (I couldn't decide whether to get this or Mini Kobe Hot Dog but my waiter recommended it). My friend had a shrimp quesadilla. Let me tell you, the food itself was good, I mean they were not great, but they were good. BUT, I had a huge issue that I ended up giving 2 stars..... There was a bunch of fruits flies just flying over our food and drinks... ewww..... I know they are not harmful, just annoying. But they just grossed me out... Fruits flies in December? In Cleveland? I didn't know the fruits flies are okay with a cold weather.
(2)
Jeff D.
The atmosphere is great at this location, menu is good for snacking, and going out, but the service is bad. On three different occasions I have had bad service from the bar staff they acted as if they were annoyed, agitated and took too long to recognize me for service. Example: After finally being recognized for my order I ordered a Maker's Manhattan..."we are out of makers" very short. So I asked for Wild Turkey..."we don't carry Wild Turkey"...So I asked what do you have her response was..."we have a long list". Excuse me I am the customer suggest and do not be so short. She finally found a drink and brought it to me with no square napkin beneath it as if she was totally bothered. This same type of service repeated on 2 other occasions I just said forget it I will not be there for a while, maybe never.
(2)
Matt S.
Awesome service! Bar tenders "Jen and Kristen" were great! Oh, by the way, the chicken sandwich was delicious!
(5)
Keith Charles F.
I will start off saying I hated the idea of this place before I even stepped inside the door. The entire idea of leaving my hood to go to a suburban wanna-a-be hot spot is a repulsive thought to me. But I need to keep exploring the CLE, and I have some friends on the eastside that I adore. Also I was told I would not have to drive, and these magical words put the decision over the edge. Bar Louie is a pub in the middle of a high end outdoor mall. So, you can pretty much paint the rest of the picture from there. The entire place has a trite Applebee's feel and you can see the slow death occurring in the eyes of the staff. I kept wondering what the bar's policy on flair was, and if our waiter was up to snuff or not. The drinks? Well they were pretty much an atrocity. My gut told me that they would be sadder then a kicked puppy so I went with a makers mark on the rocks which was only a little watered down. Steven and Jess were not so lucky. Steven had ordered arguably the worst margarita I have ever had. It tasted like the Bartlett and James wine coolers I used to get my prom dates in high school. Steven sent it back. 10 dollar drinks should not be that horrible. Jess got a strawberry fizz martini that was actually okay and accurately named. It was very strawberry and very fizzy. The problem was the fresh strawberry. It was a little fuzzy and a little green. This drink was thus renamed the strawberry fuzz. Besides being horrible and weak the drinks got even better when the bill came. Ohh look! They were expensive! Surprise surprise! Eight dollar rails! Fantastic! My three cocktails and a beer came out to forty dollars. Now I am pissed and out forty bucks. Now the reason that this a two star bar, is the talent. I will say, that these kept housewives are looking damn good and that I saw a few women here that were far to attractive to be found in a Cleveland suburb. The scenery was the only good thing keeping me from walking out the door. Well that, and as previously mentioned I didn't have a car. My personal favorite the was the woman (term used loosely) who kept putting on and taking off her wedding ring based on who was coming and leaving the bar. Incase you were wondering, yes, we noticed and yes, we think you are incredibly classy. We will now be taking bets on your marriage status next time you are down on w.6th. Odds are 1:4 no wedding ring. If you see this, please message me. I am not above cooking a bet for financial gain. The other thing worth mentioning here is that the courtyard outside of Bar Louie has an ice statue of a brontosaurus. This statue also includes a saddle for mounting said brontosaurs and this novelty is good for approximately twelve minutes of entertainment which far more then most of things actually inside the bar. Bar Louie is in no way unique, good, or special. It is nameless and faceless in the crowd of corporate chain restaurants where six sigma technology and mass marketing is applied to slinging sub par deep fried food to the wanton masses. Don't go there. You are better then that.
(2)
Sherita F.
Went here to pregame for my 21st birthday, will never go again. The waitress had on the shortest shorts which showed every bump, lump and wrinkle that she had. The food was mediocre: calamari was terrible, shrimp terrible, bacon and egg sandwich was okay. Their drinks was nothing special and over priced. Basically dont waste your time unless you have a gift card or something.
(2)
David O.
Great place to eat, drink and hang out with friends. There is always a game on and the Bartenders are very friendly and attentive. I am never disappointed when I walk through the door. Be warned Tuesdays can get pretty busy with $1 Burgers from 5pm to 7pm. So if your looking for a good night out, stop by Bar Louie. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Melissa A.
Very much deserving of the "Meh. I've experienced better." rating. I went this past weekend for drinks with my girlfriends and the service what somewhat of a clusterfuck. We had two different servers because my friends were sitting indoors while they waited for an outdoor table to open up and after the moved I suppose their server didn't want to surrender their tip and transfer the ticket. This made for some awkwardness and unnecessary annoyance when my friends had to flag down, wait for (they took their time), and pay two different servers. As a former server and cocktail waitress, it all seemed counter productive. My $5 Dortmunder was fine, but how can you mess that up?
(2)
Lindsey W.
The meatball al forno and chicken gumbo soup were great. For main course we had fish and chips, voodoo chicken which was incredible. This is our second visit and we will be back.
(5)
Ben H.
My wife & I recently moved in an apartment down the street, and after a long day of unpacking & setting up the house, what better to do than walk and get a beer or two. Next to Bar Louie was a cheesecake factory & another Irish bar - I don't know which was better describes the epitome of a chain. The wait staff treated me like they were doing me a favor by serving me a beer,the man sitting next to me continued to stare and me & my wife & listen to our conversations & they charged me for more beers than I had. The only saving grace was that the deals were good: Dos-x were only $3 a pop & the chicken nachos were only $5. The problem with $5 nachos is that they are nasty - liquid cheese & soggy chips. If you're in the neighborhood & can walk there, check it out. If you have to make a trip of it, you'll be quite dissapointed.
(2)
Dominic V.
The host was miserable; the waitress was unpleasant. If i wasn't with great company, I would have left right away. The food and drink were good, but the portions were small and the overall quality was not high enough to justify the cost. My advice is to spend your money elsewhere.
(2)
Patrick W.
Awful service. Almost every time. Most recently - 45 minutes after we ordered we got our appetizer. The wrong one. 30 minutes after that - the entrees. One was wrong. Saw the waiter 3 times in 90 minutes. Gross negligence. Food is ok. Not awful, but not great. Decent selection of beers.
(2)
Hamid E.
Simple! I won't go back again. Unorganized!! You seat yourself and everyone will ask you over and over if you have been served! You want to know why? Because it took over an hour to get anything on our table. And it was not even busy on a Saturday afternoon. The food was just ok. So unless you are starving pick another place. Well! Pick another place even if you are starving too as you will end up in a hypoglycemic coma before you get any food if you really are starving!!!!!
(2)
Anita A.
All I can say is salmon sliders and the berry mojito with double mint. Heaven on earth!! The chicken nachos are awesome and HUGE!!! Now one of my new fave spots in Nashville and a REALLY fun atmosphere! ! They would be the reason I go to the gulch and the valet parking is GREAT!!
(5)
N L.
Solid service. Personable bartenders. However, once the significant other complains about the bathrooms...it's over.
(2)
Faux H.
Disappointing! My salad was supposed to have avocado and garbanzo beans but had neither. My companion ordered a medium rare burger but it came medium well. When you order a gin martini you SHOULD be able to taste the gin. It's kind of the point. Instead I got a lecture about how you're never supposed to be able to taste the alcohol in cocktails. All in all, a very bad experience. Avoid!
(1)
Keith Charles F.
I will start off saying I hated the idea of this place before I even stepped inside the door. The entire idea of leaving my hood to go to a suburban wanna-a-be hot spot is a repulsive thought to me. But I need to keep exploring the CLE, and I have some friends on the eastside that I adore. Also I was told I would not have to drive, and these magical words put the decision over the edge. Bar Louie is a pub in the middle of a high end outdoor mall. So, you can pretty much paint the rest of the picture from there. The entire place has a trite Applebee's feel and you can see the slow death occurring in the eyes of the staff. I kept wondering what the bar's policy on flair was, and if our waiter was up to snuff or not. The drinks? Well they were pretty much an atrocity. My gut told me that they would be sadder then a kicked puppy so I went with a makers mark on the rocks which was only a little watered down. Steven and Jess were not so lucky. Steven had ordered arguably the worst margarita I have ever had. It tasted like the Bartlett and James wine coolers I used to get my prom dates in high school. Steven sent it back. 10 dollar drinks should not be that horrible. Jess got a strawberry fizz martini that was actually okay and accurately named. It was very strawberry and very fizzy. The problem was the fresh strawberry. It was a little fuzzy and a little green. This drink was thus renamed the strawberry fuzz. Besides being horrible and weak the drinks got even better when the bill came. Ohh look! They were expensive! Surprise surprise! Eight dollar rails! Fantastic! My three cocktails and a beer came out to forty dollars. Now I am pissed and out forty bucks. Now the reason that this a two star bar, is the talent. I will say, that these kept housewives are looking damn good and that I saw a few women here that were far to attractive to be found in a Cleveland suburb. The scenery was the only good thing keeping me from walking out the door. Well that, and as previously mentioned I didn't have a car. My personal favorite the was the woman (term used loosely) who kept putting on and taking off her wedding ring based on who was coming and leaving the bar. Incase you were wondering, yes, we noticed and yes, we think you are incredibly classy. We will now be taking bets on your marriage status next time you are down on w.6th. Odds are 1:4 no wedding ring. If you see this, please message me. I am not above cooking a bet for financial gain. The other thing worth mentioning here is that the courtyard outside of Bar Louie has an ice statue of a brontosaurus. This statue also includes a saddle for mounting said brontosaurs and this novelty is good for approximately twelve minutes of entertainment which far more then most of things actually inside the bar. Bar Louie is in no way unique, good, or special. It is nameless and faceless in the crowd of corporate chain restaurants where six sigma technology and mass marketing is applied to slinging sub par deep fried food to the wanton masses. Don't go there. You are better then that.
(2)
Sherita F.
Went here to pregame for my 21st birthday, will never go again. The waitress had on the shortest shorts which showed every bump, lump and wrinkle that she had. The food was mediocre: calamari was terrible, shrimp terrible, bacon and egg sandwich was okay. Their drinks was nothing special and over priced. Basically dont waste your time unless you have a gift card or something.
(2)
Trent C.
What can be said about this Bar Louie that hasn't already been said. Very generic with really slow service. Drinks are a bit overpriced for the area. Odd crowd but mostly young professionals from the area. If you're looking for a bar in the area, keep on driving past Bar Louie.
(1)
Maricar G.
Come for dollar burgers on Tuesdays and dollar beers on Wednesdays. For this deal it obviously gets crowded but the burgers aren't too shabby. Dollar beers actually are now up to $1.25 for select domestics but still a steal! Easy parking in legacy but take your chances findin parking if you go I the downtown location
(4)
Kelly R.
I used to LOVE Bar Louie. My visit this past weekend was less than stellar. The menu has changed and the quality of the food has changed. My daughters and I visited this location because it was convenient. We were seated immediately in the back room, in the middle of a large party. We placed our order. My daughters ordered the quesadillas and I ordered the turkey burger. The food arrived within a decent window of time. My burger was a bit off, kind of rubbery and tasteless. I've had the turkey burger at Bar Louie before, and it was much better. The accompanying tots were just ok. Our server was just ok, as well. All in all, I probably won't visit this location again, anytime soon.
(2)
Sharmeela S.
Great place to watch games. Had about five tvs. The best thing at bar louie is there 4-7pm weekday happy hour. I wish they offered a late night happy hour also. The drinks on regular menu as well as food is overpriced for the quality. The chicken nachos were stale. The fatheads bumble berry small was over 6$. So i'd probably only go here for happy hour.
(3)
Samantha H.
It's just alright. Now the bavarian pretzel sticks - those were really amazing. Three different sauces to dip them in - a cheese, honey mustard and brown sugar cinnamon. The service was good. The drinks were alright. The philly cheesesteak I had was dry and not very flavorful. The prices are kind of steep. I wish I'd come during happy hour because I saw the flyer for it and they have some really good deals.
(3)
Dave L.
This Bar Louie restaurant at Legacy Village shopping center is clean and well organized. The kitchen and wait staff were alway friendly, cheerful, attentive and accurate with the taking of our food and drink orders. What I had for dinner was really very tasty that agreed with me very well. Would not mind going here again. :)
(5)
David O.
Great place to eat, drink and hang out with friends. There is always a game on and the Bartenders are very friendly and attentive. I am never disappointed when I walk through the door. Be warned Tuesdays can get pretty busy with $1 Burgers from 5pm to 7pm. So if your looking for a good night out, stop by Bar Louie. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Rick T.
It's amazing that this place is still in business. We went there because we wanted to watch the baseball game. We asked the server and bar tender twice to put it on. They left the 2 out of 3 tvs off at the bar and the one that was on was on Women's College Softball. They sat us in a booth with a giant hole in the seat. This kind of damage to a booth did not just happen, it must have been this way for months if not longer. I wonder if they will ever fix it. We had to move booths because the seat was so uncomfortable with a hole. Server was slow to get us drinks, burger was ordered medium and it came out well done. I would have sent it back but it was impossible to get the server's attention. Pretty sure the tatter tots are Ore Ida frozen tots. Tables are sticky, wobbly and gross. Probably not going back to this place again. I would have loved to speak with the manager, but he never came out. Oh Well... Lost customer.
(1)
Sharmeela S.
Great place to watch games. Had about five tvs. The best thing at bar louie is there 4-7pm weekday happy hour. I wish they offered a late night happy hour also. The drinks on regular menu as well as food is overpriced for the quality. The chicken nachos were stale. The fatheads bumble berry small was over 6$. So i'd probably only go here for happy hour.
(3)
Nancy K.
Went here recently for a happy hour. Much like other reviews state, this is an average bar/restaurant with average food and drink. I had the bruschetta to eat and it was a huge filling portion. It was OK. Nothing extraordinary to write about.
(3)
Lin H.
Bar Louie is the type of place that I go to so often, but not really because I'm in love with the place. It's just a generally pleasing option for everybody when planning a Thursday night hangout session. I've had many different appetizers here, but don't have much to say other than they were edible. The mixed drinks are acceptable, but if I were you I'd opt to order from the beer list. Just because that way, you know you'll be getting your alcohol. Sometimes their drinks are weaksauce, especially during happy hour. Overall? Don't expect much, and bring good company if you're coming here.
(3)
Scott S.
Well after going to Granite for horrible service we paid for drinks and went here instead. Service was much much better. The waitress messed up order and one meal was very late but she was extremely apologetic about it. Food was very good.
(4)
Cami T.
I got a delivery through Delivermefood. Delivery was fine but what was delivered was disappointing. I got the Monaco salad which ended up bring a couple handfuls of lettuce, some sparse grilled chicken, a couple grape tomatoes and a few thin slices of apple. Sounds fine but for $13 I would have been much better off with a salad from Wendys. The salad was uninteresting, had much less chicken than is expected and the garlic bread that came with it was both mushy and stale. Not worth take-out!
(2)
Shelah Y.
Servers very attentive we had party of 7 and Seri did well. The lemon drop martini is the best 5.25 @ happy hour but they don't fill the glass come on fill it up! Food good: blacken salmon sliders are great as is Chic Alfredo. Can't wait to go back! The hostess that was there last Fri at 5pm was useless and had little interest in doing her job.
(4)
Murray R.
The rap on this place was always generic corporate dbag turdhole. Everyone told me so. With that name and being at both Crocker and Legacy, it had to be true right? But suspend disbelief. Pretend the name is Stokes Bistro or Barnaby or some other contrived bullshit Clevelandy name all the gentrified near west side taco stands have. Pretend it's not in the middle of a parking lot, but underneath a bridge that connects whiskey island to a half submerged ore freighter. Pretend the hostess has gauged ears and a beard. Now you wanna eat there right? We went at happy hour on a whim. Our destination was Beachwood Place, but the thought of being in a food court kind of freaks me out any more. Claddagh looked okay, but I felt like taking in the guaranteed shittiness of Louie. I like shitty. Too bad it was actually nicely decorated, moderately quiet, and not entirely overtly corporate. We got burgers. I had the Chicago stockyard. Cooked expertly with a nice side of frites and a Peruvian cocktail to wash it down. My dude enjoyed his Southwest burger and Angry Orchard(which I continued to pester him about for being the highest calorie cider in existence). I guess when you're not a raging alcoholic like myself, you can afford a few cider calories. Anyhow, the service was awesome, price was actually really good and I have no complaints. Although, as we finished our meal close to 7 pm, you could see the dbag contingent start to filter in. I guess y'all were right about that. So my advice? Go there for lunch or happy hour. But that probably applies to just about anywhere.
(4)
Kristin R.
I always come here when I can't make up my mind or cheesecake factory is crowded and they never disappoint. Food comes out super fast and hot...salmon slider are good!
(5)
Pat B.
Food was pretty bad. It was extremely over priced and frankly tasted like it came out of a plastic bag. We got the Fish n Chips and Cheese Steak. Service was ok.
(1)
Dieter V.
The food was great the service was below bar. We grabbed a seat at the empty bar to catch a noon World Cup game. The game was subbed which didn't do much for our viewing experience. Since we were the only people there we thought we would get quick service, but it took 30 min for our food to arrive. To their credit the food was well prepared and fresh. I would come back for the eats if I could bare the experience.
(2)
Noel C.
Bar Louie has Bell's Two Hearted Ale on Tap; 3.25 a pint during happy hour. They also feature $1 burgers ( regular size , not sliders) on Tuesdays. they attract a lot of people, for whatever reason, location, ambience, , staff ,etc but it's a cool enough place to be
(4)
Stephen H.
Came in Sunday 6/22. Sat at bar. Took bartender seven minutes to even say a word to us. 7 MINUTES!! We order immediately afterwards. 20 minutes into being seated, there are 10 persons in the whole place and 4 visible front of house people. 1 bartender, 30 seats, 9 TV screens on, Indians Tigers game. 23 minutes later our food came. Was good but now were really pressed for time. May or may not be back.
(2)
Lori R.
Unorganized staff. No smiles on any waitress . Drinks are way overpriced . HH prices are good, only if they put booze in the drinks. Won't be back
(2)
Steve L.
Good place but food is inconsistent. One time I had a turkey burger and it was great, 2 weeks later I ordered the same thing but it was over salted and dry.
(3)
Karen W.
So far, bar Louie is by far the bar with the best food. Every single item that I ordered I really liked, even the dollar burger I was very impressed with that huge delicious burger that you can load with all the topics you want. The service is always friendly and fast.
(4)
Wesley T.
Pretty much just meh. Food was ok, nothing to write home about. Drinks were overpriced even for Legacy Village. The real reason I won't be back was the terrible service we had for dinner. We saw our waitress a total of 4 times, once to take our order, once to bring our food, once after I flagged her down for a water and finally to bring our bill. When she did bring the bill she didn't ask if we wanted dessert or another drink. It's a shame because we usually have a few after dinner drinks so her loss on the tip.
(2)
Roy W.
Great place for a burger and a drink. The staff seems to be a little annoyed tonight. Ordered a pitcher of Hurricane and the server did not even pour the first round. She brought us dirty glasses also. Food was good though.
(3)
Joseph S.
Overpriced drinks and food. I had to give to the ounce instructions to the bartender just to he a drinkable cocktail, for which I was charged extra, even though I didn't get extra booze. The burger I ordered came on a stale bun that was soaked with grease and the meat itself was full of "rubber bands and toenails" on top of being terribly undercooked( I ordered medium- it came out rare/raw) and the fries were cold and tasted like old grease. Their service industry discount is negligible at best and the service staff was rude, with exception of the one male bartender. Definitely not going back and will recommend you avoid as well.
(1)
Christine G.
I decided to come out for dinner over the weekend, wasn't all that impressed. Yes, they had basketball and the Olympics on but that was about it. Drinks were overpriced and actually cost more than dinner for me. The bartender was fine, but my drink was weak on the alcohol front. They still had specials from the night before up on the board and happy hour deals up from during the week. Not entirely crowded at 7 pm on a weekend should say something to boot.
(2)
Chocolate L.
This is such a great late night spot to go to eat and hangout ! The atmosphere is always fun .. The food is beyond delicious .. Staffs r nice n the atmosphere is really clean n warm! Their blt sandwich .. Burgers to appetizers are delicious n made fresh . When the chips come out at 12:00 at midnight n everything is warm n fresh ! I love this place !!!
(5)
Lindsay H.
Consistently meh. The only noteworthy thing I've had here is the Fried Louie. Every time I've tried something else, I've been sorely disappointed. I've heard some of their other burgers are also decent. I had a salad once, and it was very wilty and old. The Mac and cheese was pretty dull/bland. I'm really not sure why I've been here so many times haha. I guess it's an easy place to go with a group, when the line at Cheesecake is too long
(3)
Rebecca M.
I was not going to go to Bar Louie tonight because the reviews were not great but I am glad I went. They are under new management. The waitress was fantastic. She never let our drinks get empty. The food was awesome. I got the beer fish and chips. For an app we got the loaded tots. They were a little spicy but really good! Their tater tots are amazing!! We went at like 6:30ish. It was not terrible busy. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Aaron S.
The pros and cons of getting acquired by Sun Capital are clear: the consistency and menu improvements are a plus, the management definitely runs a tighter ship; but the drinks are much more measured, profit margins are monitored at the plate level. Not a bad thing because its how you run a restaurant - but it's not the Bar Louie it used to be.
(3)
Ryan P.
I think the food and atmosphere is great. I have been there during the day and it is also great for a 3 year old. They always have friendly staff and cold beer. I recommend the veggie wrap. Healthy AND delicious. The beer is also reasonable.
(4)
Dwayne L.
The service here is decent for a busy weekday and the food is great. We got tots with our meal and they're on point. Will look to come here on one dollar burger Tuesdays.
(4)
Kimberly B.
We have one in our area and have yet to visit, but have heard great things. It was seat yourself, so we grabbed a high top at the bar. I got a cucumber gimlet and requested light on the simple syrup...he got a dirty martini, the unfortunate thing was maybe because I asked for lite syrup this made it a shallow pour. Regardless, it was good. Except the second round of both our drinks were about an inch shallower than the first, so I would have to say the biggest negative was inconsistent pouring. However the food was good and our waitress delightful so it was not a total loss. But were keeping in mind that maybe this is a better place for a few beers.
(3)
Greg K.
One of the worst outings I've had in some time. I came with 4 of my friends, our food was brought out in 3 separate intervals, (mine was 10 mins before our other two friends, and the last two friends got theirs 20 mins after I had gotten mine), no napkins or silverware til we had to ask finally. Multiple mistakes on my friends tab (the waiter had to fix it THREE times) and our burgers were charred. Took us flagging down a different waiter to get our bill to leave after waiting another 20 mins with no service. I doubt I'll be back.
(1)
Funglin W.
Even though Bar Louie is a chain, I'm really starting to fall in love with this place. Every once awhile, I just find myself wanting to come here for happy hours and to enjoy some drinks. First, it's a GREAT happy hour location. They have great happy hour menus and there's always room and TV to watch games. Second, the food is pretty delicious. The calamari isn't the best, but it's a great deal for the happy hour price. The one dish i would definitely recommend is the CHICKEN TUSCAN PASTA! The flavors are great and who would've known that bars could make great pasta? Either way, Bar Louie is a solid place to come for some chill nights with friends. The food isn't the best ever, but it's solid quality, solid price, and I always have a great time with friends here! Definitely stop by!
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Jeff B.
As far as chains go this place impressed! I had just been hanging at another fine chain at Legacy Village during some semi crappy weather and wanted to see some action. People that I share the same Tribal Affiliation say this is a fun place and that many female Tribal Associates frequent. That was not the case that particular evening. It was late, I was not going to meet my next future ex-girlfriend, and I was hungry. I had not eaten in about 10 hours, I was ready to smash down just about anything. Tip for Justin: From past chain experience do not order any thing that sounds healthy, not fried, burgers pink on the inside, does not have bacon, fajitas, anything Asian,and entrees that do not come with Alfredo sauce. Everything else you should be good! The barkeep was super attentive and put up with our neurotic asses. We decided to get the po-boy with shrimp and some fried spicy chicken sand. Got the fries along with Mac & Cheese as side dishes. The sandwiches were fantastic. Crispy and not greasy. I asked for extra hot sauce. The hot sauce was great, it was actually something other than Frank's Hot sauce and butter. It was spicy and tangy. The fries were hot , crispy and melted in my mouth. Hey if I am going to eat fried crap it had better fresh and it was. The mac & cheese came out cold, no worries, nothing a microwave could not handle! It was tasty as well. Oh yeah the rations were humongous. Enough food for a small Tribe! Great job Bar Louie!
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Lauren S.
Would give zero stars if possible. Service is extremely slow and unapologetic. The restaurant is not clean. I encountered vomit all over the ladies bathroom on a sunday afternoon, clearly from the night before that still had not been cleaned. There is just no excuse for that. Will never return here, absolutely disgusted.
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Francis L.
This was our first time visiting Bar Louie. Went with another couple. Saturday night from 5:30-7. Seated yourself. Plenty of tables available. Place was about 1/4 full. Very friendly and efficient waitress. Music was being heard from a band outside on the "green". Soccer was on several nice sized TV screens. We ordered a total of five mixed drinks and three appetizers. Drinks were very good. They definitely don't skimp on the alcohol in them. The "Ultimate Bloody Louie" was awesome. We also had the Crispy Calamari, Bavarian Pretzel Sticks and the Loaded Tots. Only complaint about the food, was that the Crispy Calamari only contained six small pieces. Not enough. The bill including tip was $121.00. We did have a good time and will visit again.
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Jennifer A.
I went here for my 22nd Birthday on the Saturday following my actual birthday. I went with my boyfriend, his two friends, my friend from a previous job, and my college theatre friends. We were seated quickly and began ordering right away. I had their spinach and artichoke dip, which is what I usually get if they offer it anywhere. :P It was delicious. I got something else which I can't remember what it was, and the cocktail that was pink with the pineapple slice in it. ( I had two and for the life of me can't remember what it was called. :() My boyfriend paid for food, I paid for my drinks, and the prices were pretty reasonable. :) Overall, not a bad place to eat and spend time with friends!
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Roxanne O.
I pretty much agree with everything that has been said about Bar Louie - poor service...poorer food quality...overpriced drinks...but at happy hour, I can get down with Bar Louie. What's not to love about a $5 martini...even if it takes you ages to flag down someone to get you one. Select apps are also half off during happy hour. I can't say that I can rave about any of them, but I'd rather pay half price for mediocre food than full price. My advice? Stick to the booze and only go during happy hour...then your wallet and your belly will leave happy.
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Matthew M.
$5.46 for a Labatt Blue, an insult to the working man. Louder than necessary. Generic pictures hung on walls, framed to resemble the anonymous inserts that come packaged in store bought frames as found in Target & Pat Catans. Is there not a good wholesome bar that is real in Lyndhurst? Is all hope lost? How have I survived 4 years living here? Was tonight an aberration? Have the last 4 years been an illusion? A fake conglomeration of made up events? People so fake, so materialistic, so destined for disappointment that I somehow, someway overlooked it for so long? Thank you for opening my eyes Bar Louie. It was long needed. So long. Cheers to the next chapter in this long, fucked up novel I call life.
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Carolyn C.
Bar Louie needs to stick to just serving drinks....I would never eat there again I ordered the Blackberry, Brie,and Orange Salad. Added chicken. The chicken was awful! And the server even made a point to say that the order was taking a little extra time, because they were grilling the chicken fresh! Liar! It was dry and completely devoid of any flavor. I would normally just send it back, but I really was starving and just ate around the chicken. The salad was not even close to being worth $13.
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Frank M.
$1.00 burger night, was great. but the burger was overcooked, burnt and a bit cold. Looked like they just made a whole bunch of burgers and i was the lucky one to get on that had been hanging around for awhile.
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Erin O.
If you're meeting up at Bar Louie for a drink, then this place will likely meet your needs. If you're planning to eat here, consider other options. Outside of the normal bar food, Bar Louie has a pretty extensive menu. The problem? Its executed poorly. Dry burgers, salads drenched in dressing, and flavorless tacos. This is not somewhere you'd want to take anyone to leave lasting impressions.
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Katie C.
I feel like Bar Louie is about as meh as you can get. Everything is good, but nothing special and the service wasn't the worst ever but definitely not good. We started with drinks on a not at all busy Friday night. They took forever to arrive, but we're good when they showed up (I got the Louie Cosmo because it's one of their specialties). We skipped appetizers and went right for entrees, which, like the drinks, took forever. I ordered the Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna. It was ok, but I've had this dish elsewhere and it was much better there. The tuna was a little over cooked as well. I feel like Bar Louie is just resting on the fact they they're located in Legacy Village and therefore people will come. My BF who was eating with me is of the opinion that they understaff just because they can, but who knows? If I were to come back I would sit at the bar and just get drinks and maybe an app, but I don't know that I'll make the decision to go back. I'd more just be tagging along somewhere. :-\
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Sean P.
This is a good chain restaurant that I have experiences in other states and this one is very similar. However this one is a little higher class than the one in Denver and is slightly larger. Still great happy hour special and good appetizers. The service was good and quick and even gave me an appetizer for free when it took a little longer than expected. Needless to say customer care like that never goes unnoticed in my eyes. Was a great experience.
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Anne-Mary J.
S'mores martini is delicious! We went for a light lunch and had chicken nachos and sliders. Very good and nice and quiet on a Sunday afternoon.
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Betsy S.
I've had very varying experiences at Bar Louie in Cleveland and in DC, so here goes. I had the first GREAT LAKES CHRISTMAS ALE of the year here, and it was perfecto. Rich, smooth, went down the throat like...butter. Buttah? Anyways, it was great. Our waiter was great, kept our waters filled, and didn't linger. I ordered the BBQ salad - you know, the one with corn, tomato, tortilla strips, etc. It was already $9, and chicken was an extra $4. Seriously? So I went veg. But it was disappointing. The lettuce mix was strange and felt very bagged, there was no cheese, no black beans, no real kick. I guess I was looking for something that didn't exist. Such is life. My mom and bro seemed satisfied with their burgers, tho. I'd come back. Just skip the salad.
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Rob P.
A friend and I visited Bar Louie on a Tuesday evening because I'd heard the "dollar burger" deal was worthwhile. The burger deal was pretty decent, and it's the reason I'm giving this place two stars instead of one. Let's start with the location. This is a bar in the middle of Legacy Village, the suburban monstrosity sometimes comically referred to as a 'lifestyle center'. I walked in the door at 6pm. The place just felt so completely suburban, corporate and generic. All the seats at the main bar were taken. I grabbed a seat at the secondary bar. My friend arrived five minutes later. The stools were about six inches too short and had no backs for me to hang my coat. My friend and I felt like children sitting at the 'adult table' for the first time. Our bartender was dressed about half-naked, with a short jean skirt and two-sizes too small tanktop. This in spite of the fact that it was the dead of winter, with 30 degree air and a half foot of snow piled up right outside the door. Don't be fooled. Skimpy outfits and stellar service do not go hand-in-hand. Nevertheless, the beers on tap are very run-of-the-mill. I asked what Great Lakes brews they had; the bartender said Dortmunder and Conway's Irish Ale. I ordered a Conway's. She brought me an Eliot Ness, which was actually what they had on tap. But not huge deal, I like Eliot Ness just fine. She then proceeded to botch my friend's drink order as well. There were TVs all over the bar, all tuned to the same station (ESPN). Some of the TVs were connected with HD, others were not; so half the TVs were five seconds delayed - a huge pet peeve of mine in bars with TVs. One great thing about Cleveland and Cleveland Heights is that there are so many great and unique bars. Amazingly, despite the complete lack of unique character, this still managed to be one of the more pretentious bars I've been to around Cleveland. I'm sorry, but corporate chain bars are just are not my style.
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K. H.
I lived in Columbus for a while and I used to go to the Bar Louie in Easton every so often. I was always VERY pleased when I would go there, so I was excited to go to the Bar Louie in Legacy Village. When I walked in, my first thought was, ohh, okay. This place is cool. Most of the people in there were young, attractive professionals. I was like, woo-whoo, nice spot. Good find. So we go in the back (because I like to chat a lot when I go out to eat) and we order. My friend orders a Blue Moon... they were out. He then orders another beer. The waiter comes back, says they don't have that beer, either. My friend is then like, okay, what beers DO you have? And then he picks one of those. So then we order. He orders buffalo wings and I order a blackberry something brie salad. I forget what the name was exactly. But it was supposed to have some fruit and some brie in it. I also ordered a side of mac & cheese. (What can I say... I was in the mood for comfort food!) The waiter leaves, then comes back to say they don't have any mac & cheese, either. At this point we are all laughing. The waiter was really cool. I liked him. He was really apologetic. The manager came over and was like, well, we got hit bad this weekend and we're due to get a shipment in tomorrow. But he didn't seem to really care all that much. I dunno, I was kind of over it by that point. We got our food. My salad was super small -- it looked like a side salad. There were four blackberries, three small pieces of brie, three little squares of fruit. The lettuce was wilted, there was barely any dressing on it. It was pretty tasteless. We had shared two appetizers as well -- sliders and spinach artichoke dip. The dip was really good. We ate most of that. The majority of the sliders came home with me and my dog ate most of them. They were meh... I've honestly had better sliders from the frozen food section of the grocery store. The buffalo wings were quite good. I tried a couple. I would get those again. I forgot to mention -- I got a strawberry fizz. It was quite potent. As in, it seemed like there was a lot of alcohol in it. Surprisingly so. The taste was all right I guess. Not great. Overall, I was unimpressed. With all the great restaurants around Legacy Village, there probably won't be any need for me to come back here. Then again, maybe if I came when the kitchen was stocked, it would've been a different experience. But as I'm reading the other reviews on here, it seems unlikely. Service was great, atmosphere was great, drink and food options and execution were not. If this place had better food and drink, I would've given it a 4 or maybe even a 5. But overall the experience was dismally disappointing. If I go back I will try other stuff on the menu and tweak this review if necessary.
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Alex H.
On a Business trip and arrived late. only place that was open and liveley Thursday night. Large beer and wine selection and great burgers and appetizers.
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Rachel B.
Great happy hour spot!
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Laura P.
The bar area was packed on a friday evening and I met a group of about 12 girls for a bday celebration. The waitress was sooooo slow and never checked on us and messed up our drink order repeatedly. We would have to actually go and look for her when we needed something. We ordered about 7 apps for the table and although they were good, it did not make up for the lackluster service. If your in for drinks and people watching then its ok but wouldn`t go out of my way to come here again.
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Justin L.
Proximity to home is this place's only real redeeming quality. And, it's at Legacy Village which keeps the clientele decent. I've been here too many times because it's close to home and close to work and unfortunately, I know quite a few people whose faces light up when you say "Bar Louie." But the food is really quite bad and the beers overpriced. This is not the type of place where I would order a cocktail. Under any circumstances. I did once, and gagged it down... never again. I forgot... there is one other redeeming quality. Tots. The day after our company's Christmas party, our department admin took mercy on my soul and ordered me the loaded tots as an add-on to another order for a working lunch. They were covered in bacon, scallions, and either sport peppers or baby jalapenos, and came with a to-go bowl of chili con queso. They were not very crispy (how could tots be good 25 minutes out of the fryer?) but they tasted alright and more important, they cured my hangover. When Bar Louie is delivered to my office as a cure for previous night's excesses, it is 4 stars. When I am forced into the establishment and to drink overpriced beer, it is 1 star. That is a 2.5 average, and since most of their business comes from the actual restaurant, I'm rounding down. Sorry Bar Louie. It's OK... so many people love you. You'll be fine.
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Melissa A.
Very much deserving of the "Meh. I've experienced better." rating. I went this past weekend for drinks with my girlfriends and the service what somewhat of a clusterfuck. We had two different servers because my friends were sitting indoors while they waited for an outdoor table to open up and after the moved I suppose their server didn't want to surrender their tip and transfer the ticket. This made for some awkwardness and unnecessary annoyance when my friends had to flag down, wait for (they took their time), and pay two different servers. As a former server and cocktail waitress, it all seemed counter productive. My $5 Dortmunder was fine, but how can you mess that up?
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Lindsey W.
The meatball al forno and chicken gumbo soup were great. For main course we had fish and chips, voodoo chicken which was incredible. This is our second visit and we will be back.
Listen, I can understand the hatred. It's a chain bar in a yuppie mall that's filled with chain stores and chain restaurants. But I must dissent, if only for one reason... HAPPY HOUR! They serve $5 Chopin dirty martinis for happy hour. (There's a bunch of other martini and beer specials, but this is the only one I get excited about.) They also have half priced appetizers during happy hour, but I've yet to eat anything here that I was actually impressed with. I don't even really recommend their $5 burger special on Mondays. But, you can have a decently priced snack while you sip on your incredible bargain martini and watch all the yuppies. I'd hit it. (Actually, I did, and I will again.)
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Stefanie F.
Bar Louie is your typical, sterile, generic chain restaurant / bar. Definitely something you'd expect to find in a "lifestyle center" where every restaurant is only slightly different than the others. It has no ambiance and is decorated like you would expect it to be with black and white photos that are probably hanging in every other Bar Louie you'd visit. I'm giving 3 stars because the service was alright and the appetizers were good. Our server was cool and made fun of me for saying I didn't want another beer and then brought me one anyway. I wasn't upset - I really wanted another one but I was trying not to get sloshed - and hey, I wasn't paying so.... SURE more beer! Their margaritas are exactly how everyone else has described them. Terrible. Beer list sucks, as you'd expect. I can't imagine how uncool this place must be on Friday and Saturday nights. I'm guessing it would be full of white hats with "COCKS" printed on them and really bad tribal arm bands. So yeah, go on a weeknight and leave before 8pm and you'll probably be fine.
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Ben H.
My wife & I recently moved in an apartment down the street, and after a long day of unpacking & setting up the house, what better to do than walk and get a beer or two. Next to Bar Louie was a cheesecake factory & another Irish bar - I don't know which was better describes the epitome of a chain. The wait staff treated me like they were doing me a favor by serving me a beer,the man sitting next to me continued to stare and me & my wife & listen to our conversations & they charged me for more beers than I had. The only saving grace was that the deals were good: Dos-x were only $3 a pop & the chicken nachos were only $5. The problem with $5 nachos is that they are nasty - liquid cheese & soggy chips. If you're in the neighborhood & can walk there, check it out. If you have to make a trip of it, you'll be quite dissapointed.
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Dominic V.
The host was miserable; the waitress was unpleasant. If i wasn't with great company, I would have left right away. The food and drink were good, but the portions were small and the overall quality was not high enough to justify the cost. My advice is to spend your money elsewhere.
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Patrick W.
Awful service. Almost every time. Most recently - 45 minutes after we ordered we got our appetizer. The wrong one. 30 minutes after that - the entrees. One was wrong. Saw the waiter 3 times in 90 minutes. Gross negligence. Food is ok. Not awful, but not great. Decent selection of beers.
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Keith Charles F.
I will start off saying I hated the idea of this place before I even stepped inside the door. The entire idea of leaving my hood to go to a suburban wanna-a-be hot spot is a repulsive thought to me. But I need to keep exploring the CLE, and I have some friends on the eastside that I adore. Also I was told I would not have to drive, and these magical words put the decision over the edge. Bar Louie is a pub in the middle of a high end outdoor mall. So, you can pretty much paint the rest of the picture from there. The entire place has a trite Applebee's feel and you can see the slow death occurring in the eyes of the staff. I kept wondering what the bar's policy on flair was, and if our waiter was up to snuff or not. The drinks? Well they were pretty much an atrocity. My gut told me that they would be sadder then a kicked puppy so I went with a makers mark on the rocks which was only a little watered down. Steven and Jess were not so lucky. Steven had ordered arguably the worst margarita I have ever had. It tasted like the Bartlett and James wine coolers I used to get my prom dates in high school. Steven sent it back. 10 dollar drinks should not be that horrible. Jess got a strawberry fizz martini that was actually okay and accurately named. It was very strawberry and very fizzy. The problem was the fresh strawberry. It was a little fuzzy and a little green. This drink was thus renamed the strawberry fuzz. Besides being horrible and weak the drinks got even better when the bill came. Ohh look! They were expensive! Surprise surprise! Eight dollar rails! Fantastic! My three cocktails and a beer came out to forty dollars. Now I am pissed and out forty bucks. Now the reason that this a two star bar, is the talent. I will say, that these kept housewives are looking damn good and that I saw a few women here that were far to attractive to be found in a Cleveland suburb. The scenery was the only good thing keeping me from walking out the door. Well that, and as previously mentioned I didn't have a car. My personal favorite the was the woman (term used loosely) who kept putting on and taking off her wedding ring based on who was coming and leaving the bar. Incase you were wondering, yes, we noticed and yes, we think you are incredibly classy. We will now be taking bets on your marriage status next time you are down on w.6th. Odds are 1:4 no wedding ring. If you see this, please message me. I am not above cooking a bet for financial gain. The other thing worth mentioning here is that the courtyard outside of Bar Louie has an ice statue of a brontosaurus. This statue also includes a saddle for mounting said brontosaurs and this novelty is good for approximately twelve minutes of entertainment which far more then most of things actually inside the bar. Bar Louie is in no way unique, good, or special. It is nameless and faceless in the crowd of corporate chain restaurants where six sigma technology and mass marketing is applied to slinging sub par deep fried food to the wanton masses. Don't go there. You are better then that.
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Sherita F.
Went here to pregame for my 21st birthday, will never go again. The waitress had on the shortest shorts which showed every bump, lump and wrinkle that she had. The food was mediocre: calamari was terrible, shrimp terrible, bacon and egg sandwich was okay. Their drinks was nothing special and over priced. Basically dont waste your time unless you have a gift card or something.
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Rick T.
It's amazing that this place is still in business. We went there because we wanted to watch the baseball game. We asked the server and bar tender twice to put it on. They left the 2 out of 3 tvs off at the bar and the one that was on was on Women's College Softball. They sat us in a booth with a giant hole in the seat. This kind of damage to a booth did not just happen, it must have been this way for months if not longer. I wonder if they will ever fix it. We had to move booths because the seat was so uncomfortable with a hole. Server was slow to get us drinks, burger was ordered medium and it came out well done. I would have sent it back but it was impossible to get the server's attention. Pretty sure the tatter tots are Ore Ida frozen tots. Tables are sticky, wobbly and gross. Probably not going back to this place again. I would have loved to speak with the manager, but he never came out. Oh Well... Lost customer.
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Latrice F.
I enjoy going on Tuesday's for dollar burger night. I also like to go during happy hour. I think the food is over priced so I'd rather go during those times. I love the smores martini. The service is OK and depends on the day and time you go.
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Brendan B.
Classy atmosphere and a robust menu of good beer and tavern treats. The bartender was great and we ordered a few beers along with some avocado wedges. Great experience for a reasonable price.
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Nancy K.
Went here recently for a happy hour. Much like other reviews state, this is an average bar/restaurant with average food and drink. I had the bruschetta to eat and it was a huge filling portion. It was OK. Nothing extraordinary to write about.
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Lin H.
Bar Louie is the type of place that I go to so often, but not really because I'm in love with the place. It's just a generally pleasing option for everybody when planning a Thursday night hangout session. I've had many different appetizers here, but don't have much to say other than they were edible. The mixed drinks are acceptable, but if I were you I'd opt to order from the beer list. Just because that way, you know you'll be getting your alcohol. Sometimes their drinks are weaksauce, especially during happy hour. Overall? Don't expect much, and bring good company if you're coming here.
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Scott S.
Well after going to Granite for horrible service we paid for drinks and went here instead. Service was much much better. The waitress messed up order and one meal was very late but she was extremely apologetic about it. Food was very good.
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Cami T.
I got a delivery through Delivermefood. Delivery was fine but what was delivered was disappointing. I got the Monaco salad which ended up bring a couple handfuls of lettuce, some sparse grilled chicken, a couple grape tomatoes and a few thin slices of apple. Sounds fine but for $13 I would have been much better off with a salad from Wendys. The salad was uninteresting, had much less chicken than is expected and the garlic bread that came with it was both mushy and stale. Not worth take-out!
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Shelah Y.
Servers very attentive we had party of 7 and Seri did well. The lemon drop martini is the best 5.25 @ happy hour but they don't fill the glass come on fill it up! Food good: blacken salmon sliders are great as is Chic Alfredo. Can't wait to go back! The hostess that was there last Fri at 5pm was useless and had little interest in doing her job.
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Maricar G.
Come for dollar burgers on Tuesdays and dollar beers on Wednesdays. For this deal it obviously gets crowded but the burgers aren't too shabby. Dollar beers actually are now up to $1.25 for select domestics but still a steal! Easy parking in legacy but take your chances findin parking if you go I the downtown location
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Hamid E.
Simple! I won't go back again. Unorganized!! You seat yourself and everyone will ask you over and over if you have been served! You want to know why? Because it took over an hour to get anything on our table. And it was not even busy on a Saturday afternoon. The food was just ok. So unless you are starving pick another place. Well! Pick another place even if you are starving too as you will end up in a hypoglycemic coma before you get any food if you really are starving!!!!!
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Anita A.
All I can say is salmon sliders and the berry mojito with double mint. Heaven on earth!! The chicken nachos are awesome and HUGE!!! Now one of my new fave spots in Nashville and a REALLY fun atmosphere! ! They would be the reason I go to the gulch and the valet parking is GREAT!!
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Latrice F.
I enjoy going on Tuesday's for dollar burger night. I also like to go during happy hour. I think the food is over priced so I'd rather go during those times. I love the smores martini. The service is OK and depends on the day and time you go.
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Brendan B.
Classy atmosphere and a robust menu of good beer and tavern treats. The bartender was great and we ordered a few beers along with some avocado wedges. Great experience for a reasonable price.
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N L.
Solid service. Personable bartenders. However, once the significant other complains about the bathrooms...it's over.
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Kiki E.
I went to Bar Louie last Friday after work for their happy hour. I think 1/2 price small plates (appetizers) and $4 wine & $5 martinis were great deals. I was meeting with my friend who has been unemployed for a few months now and I wanted to treat her...and their happy hour pricing would definitely help me treat her without going broke. We had a couple of martinis, and wine. I had a hummus, tabbouleh, and tzatziki, and cheeseburger sliders (I couldn't decide whether to get this or Mini Kobe Hot Dog but my waiter recommended it). My friend had a shrimp quesadilla. Let me tell you, the food itself was good, I mean they were not great, but they were good. BUT, I had a huge issue that I ended up giving 2 stars..... There was a bunch of fruits flies just flying over our food and drinks... ewww..... I know they are not harmful, just annoying. But they just grossed me out... Fruits flies in December? In Cleveland? I didn't know the fruits flies are okay with a cold weather.
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Jeff D.
The atmosphere is great at this location, menu is good for snacking, and going out, but the service is bad. On three different occasions I have had bad service from the bar staff they acted as if they were annoyed, agitated and took too long to recognize me for service. Example: After finally being recognized for my order I ordered a Maker's Manhattan..."we are out of makers" very short. So I asked for Wild Turkey..."we don't carry Wild Turkey"...So I asked what do you have her response was..."we have a long list". Excuse me I am the customer suggest and do not be so short. She finally found a drink and brought it to me with no square napkin beneath it as if she was totally bothered. This same type of service repeated on 2 other occasions I just said forget it I will not be there for a while, maybe never.
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Matt S.
Awesome service! Bar tenders "Jen and Kristen" were great! Oh, by the way, the chicken sandwich was delicious!
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Faux H.
Disappointing! My salad was supposed to have avocado and garbanzo beans but had neither. My companion ordered a medium rare burger but it came medium well. When you order a gin martini you SHOULD be able to taste the gin. It's kind of the point. Instead I got a lecture about how you're never supposed to be able to taste the alcohol in cocktails. All in all, a very bad experience. Avoid!
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Trent C.
What can be said about this Bar Louie that hasn't already been said. Very generic with really slow service. Drinks are a bit overpriced for the area. Odd crowd but mostly young professionals from the area. If you're looking for a bar in the area, keep on driving past Bar Louie.
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Karen W.
So far, bar Louie is by far the bar with the best food. Every single item that I ordered I really liked, even the dollar burger I was very impressed with that huge delicious burger that you can load with all the topics you want. The service is always friendly and fast.
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Wesley T.
Pretty much just meh. Food was ok, nothing to write home about. Drinks were overpriced even for Legacy Village. The real reason I won't be back was the terrible service we had for dinner. We saw our waitress a total of 4 times, once to take our order, once to bring our food, once after I flagged her down for a water and finally to bring our bill. When she did bring the bill she didn't ask if we wanted dessert or another drink. It's a shame because we usually have a few after dinner drinks so her loss on the tip.
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David O.
Great place to eat, drink and hang out with friends. There is always a game on and the Bartenders are very friendly and attentive. I am never disappointed when I walk through the door. Be warned Tuesdays can get pretty busy with $1 Burgers from 5pm to 7pm. So if your looking for a good night out, stop by Bar Louie. You won't be disappointed.
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Murray R.
The rap on this place was always generic corporate dbag turdhole. Everyone told me so. With that name and being at both Crocker and Legacy, it had to be true right? But suspend disbelief. Pretend the name is Stokes Bistro or Barnaby or some other contrived bullshit Clevelandy name all the gentrified near west side taco stands have. Pretend it's not in the middle of a parking lot, but underneath a bridge that connects whiskey island to a half submerged ore freighter. Pretend the hostess has gauged ears and a beard. Now you wanna eat there right? We went at happy hour on a whim. Our destination was Beachwood Place, but the thought of being in a food court kind of freaks me out any more. Claddagh looked okay, but I felt like taking in the guaranteed shittiness of Louie. I like shitty. Too bad it was actually nicely decorated, moderately quiet, and not entirely overtly corporate. We got burgers. I had the Chicago stockyard. Cooked expertly with a nice side of frites and a Peruvian cocktail to wash it down. My dude enjoyed his Southwest burger and Angry Orchard(which I continued to pester him about for being the highest calorie cider in existence). I guess when you're not a raging alcoholic like myself, you can afford a few cider calories. Anyhow, the service was awesome, price was actually really good and I have no complaints. Although, as we finished our meal close to 7 pm, you could see the dbag contingent start to filter in. I guess y'all were right about that. So my advice? Go there for lunch or happy hour. But that probably applies to just about anywhere.
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Kristin R.
I always come here when I can't make up my mind or cheesecake factory is crowded and they never disappoint. Food comes out super fast and hot...salmon slider are good!
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Pat B.
Food was pretty bad. It was extremely over priced and frankly tasted like it came out of a plastic bag. We got the Fish n Chips and Cheese Steak. Service was ok.
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Dieter V.
The food was great the service was below bar. We grabbed a seat at the empty bar to catch a noon World Cup game. The game was subbed which didn't do much for our viewing experience. Since we were the only people there we thought we would get quick service, but it took 30 min for our food to arrive. To their credit the food was well prepared and fresh. I would come back for the eats if I could bare the experience.
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Noel C.
Bar Louie has Bell's Two Hearted Ale on Tap; 3.25 a pint during happy hour. They also feature $1 burgers ( regular size , not sliders) on Tuesdays. they attract a lot of people, for whatever reason, location, ambience, , staff ,etc but it's a cool enough place to be
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Stephen H.
Came in Sunday 6/22. Sat at bar. Took bartender seven minutes to even say a word to us. 7 MINUTES!! We order immediately afterwards. 20 minutes into being seated, there are 10 persons in the whole place and 4 visible front of house people. 1 bartender, 30 seats, 9 TV screens on, Indians Tigers game. 23 minutes later our food came. Was good but now were really pressed for time. May or may not be back.
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Kelly R.
I used to LOVE Bar Louie. My visit this past weekend was less than stellar. The menu has changed and the quality of the food has changed. My daughters and I visited this location because it was convenient. We were seated immediately in the back room, in the middle of a large party. We placed our order. My daughters ordered the quesadillas and I ordered the turkey burger. The food arrived within a decent window of time. My burger was a bit off, kind of rubbery and tasteless. I've had the turkey burger at Bar Louie before, and it was much better. The accompanying tots were just ok. Our server was just ok, as well. All in all, I probably won't visit this location again, anytime soon.
(2)
Samantha H.
It's just alright. Now the bavarian pretzel sticks - those were really amazing. Three different sauces to dip them in - a cheese, honey mustard and brown sugar cinnamon. The service was good. The drinks were alright. The philly cheesesteak I had was dry and not very flavorful. The prices are kind of steep. I wish I'd come during happy hour because I saw the flyer for it and they have some really good deals.
(3)
Roy W.
Great place for a burger and a drink. The staff seems to be a little annoyed tonight. Ordered a pitcher of Hurricane and the server did not even pour the first round. She brought us dirty glasses also. Food was good though.
(3)
Rebecca M.
I was not going to go to Bar Louie tonight because the reviews were not great but I am glad I went. They are under new management. The waitress was fantastic. She never let our drinks get empty. The food was awesome. I got the beer fish and chips. For an app we got the loaded tots. They were a little spicy but really good! Their tater tots are amazing!! We went at like 6:30ish. It was not terrible busy. I can't wait to go back.
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Aaron S.
The pros and cons of getting acquired by Sun Capital are clear: the consistency and menu improvements are a plus, the management definitely runs a tighter ship; but the drinks are much more measured, profit margins are monitored at the plate level. Not a bad thing because its how you run a restaurant - but it's not the Bar Louie it used to be.
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Ryan P.
I think the food and atmosphere is great. I have been there during the day and it is also great for a 3 year old. They always have friendly staff and cold beer. I recommend the veggie wrap. Healthy AND delicious. The beer is also reasonable.
(4)
Dwayne L.
The service here is decent for a busy weekday and the food is great. We got tots with our meal and they're on point. Will look to come here on one dollar burger Tuesdays.
(4)
Kimberly B.
We have one in our area and have yet to visit, but have heard great things. It was seat yourself, so we grabbed a high top at the bar. I got a cucumber gimlet and requested light on the simple syrup...he got a dirty martini, the unfortunate thing was maybe because I asked for lite syrup this made it a shallow pour. Regardless, it was good. Except the second round of both our drinks were about an inch shallower than the first, so I would have to say the biggest negative was inconsistent pouring. However the food was good and our waitress delightful so it was not a total loss. But were keeping in mind that maybe this is a better place for a few beers.
(3)
Funglin W.
Even though Bar Louie is a chain, I'm really starting to fall in love with this place. Every once awhile, I just find myself wanting to come here for happy hours and to enjoy some drinks. First, it's a GREAT happy hour location. They have great happy hour menus and there's always room and TV to watch games. Second, the food is pretty delicious. The calamari isn't the best, but it's a great deal for the happy hour price. The one dish i would definitely recommend is the CHICKEN TUSCAN PASTA! The flavors are great and who would've known that bars could make great pasta? Either way, Bar Louie is a solid place to come for some chill nights with friends. The food isn't the best ever, but it's solid quality, solid price, and I always have a great time with friends here! Definitely stop by!
(4)
Dave L.
This Bar Louie restaurant at Legacy Village shopping center is clean and well organized. The kitchen and wait staff were alway friendly, cheerful, attentive and accurate with the taking of our food and drink orders. What I had for dinner was really very tasty that agreed with me very well. Would not mind going here again. :)
(5)
Lori R.
Unorganized staff. No smiles on any waitress . Drinks are way overpriced . HH prices are good, only if they put booze in the drinks. Won't be back
(2)
Steve L.
Good place but food is inconsistent. One time I had a turkey burger and it was great, 2 weeks later I ordered the same thing but it was over salted and dry.
(3)
K. H.
I lived in Columbus for a while and I used to go to the Bar Louie in Easton every so often. I was always VERY pleased when I would go there, so I was excited to go to the Bar Louie in Legacy Village. When I walked in, my first thought was, ohh, okay. This place is cool. Most of the people in there were young, attractive professionals. I was like, woo-whoo, nice spot. Good find. So we go in the back (because I like to chat a lot when I go out to eat) and we order. My friend orders a Blue Moon... they were out. He then orders another beer. The waiter comes back, says they don't have that beer, either. My friend is then like, okay, what beers DO you have? And then he picks one of those. So then we order. He orders buffalo wings and I order a blackberry something brie salad. I forget what the name was exactly. But it was supposed to have some fruit and some brie in it. I also ordered a side of mac & cheese. (What can I say... I was in the mood for comfort food!) The waiter leaves, then comes back to say they don't have any mac & cheese, either. At this point we are all laughing. The waiter was really cool. I liked him. He was really apologetic. The manager came over and was like, well, we got hit bad this weekend and we're due to get a shipment in tomorrow. But he didn't seem to really care all that much. I dunno, I was kind of over it by that point. We got our food. My salad was super small -- it looked like a side salad. There were four blackberries, three small pieces of brie, three little squares of fruit. The lettuce was wilted, there was barely any dressing on it. It was pretty tasteless. We had shared two appetizers as well -- sliders and spinach artichoke dip. The dip was really good. We ate most of that. The majority of the sliders came home with me and my dog ate most of them. They were meh... I've honestly had better sliders from the frozen food section of the grocery store. The buffalo wings were quite good. I tried a couple. I would get those again. I forgot to mention -- I got a strawberry fizz. It was quite potent. As in, it seemed like there was a lot of alcohol in it. Surprisingly so. The taste was all right I guess. Not great. Overall, I was unimpressed. With all the great restaurants around Legacy Village, there probably won't be any need for me to come back here. Then again, maybe if I came when the kitchen was stocked, it would've been a different experience. But as I'm reading the other reviews on here, it seems unlikely. Service was great, atmosphere was great, drink and food options and execution were not. If this place had better food and drink, I would've given it a 4 or maybe even a 5. But overall the experience was dismally disappointing. If I go back I will try other stuff on the menu and tweak this review if necessary.
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Alex H.
On a Business trip and arrived late. only place that was open and liveley Thursday night. Large beer and wine selection and great burgers and appetizers.
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Rachel B.
Great happy hour spot!
(3)
Laura P.
The bar area was packed on a friday evening and I met a group of about 12 girls for a bday celebration. The waitress was sooooo slow and never checked on us and messed up our drink order repeatedly. We would have to actually go and look for her when we needed something. We ordered about 7 apps for the table and although they were good, it did not make up for the lackluster service. If your in for drinks and people watching then its ok but wouldn`t go out of my way to come here again.
(2)
Kiki E.
I went to Bar Louie last Friday after work for their happy hour. I think 1/2 price small plates (appetizers) and $4 wine & $5 martinis were great deals. I was meeting with my friend who has been unemployed for a few months now and I wanted to treat her...and their happy hour pricing would definitely help me treat her without going broke. We had a couple of martinis, and wine. I had a hummus, tabbouleh, and tzatziki, and cheeseburger sliders (I couldn't decide whether to get this or Mini Kobe Hot Dog but my waiter recommended it). My friend had a shrimp quesadilla. Let me tell you, the food itself was good, I mean they were not great, but they were good. BUT, I had a huge issue that I ended up giving 2 stars..... There was a bunch of fruits flies just flying over our food and drinks... ewww..... I know they are not harmful, just annoying. But they just grossed me out... Fruits flies in December? In Cleveland? I didn't know the fruits flies are okay with a cold weather.
(2)
Jeff D.
The atmosphere is great at this location, menu is good for snacking, and going out, but the service is bad. On three different occasions I have had bad service from the bar staff they acted as if they were annoyed, agitated and took too long to recognize me for service. Example: After finally being recognized for my order I ordered a Maker's Manhattan..."we are out of makers" very short. So I asked for Wild Turkey..."we don't carry Wild Turkey"...So I asked what do you have her response was..."we have a long list". Excuse me I am the customer suggest and do not be so short. She finally found a drink and brought it to me with no square napkin beneath it as if she was totally bothered. This same type of service repeated on 2 other occasions I just said forget it I will not be there for a while, maybe never.
(2)
Matt S.
Awesome service! Bar tenders "Jen and Kristen" were great! Oh, by the way, the chicken sandwich was delicious!
(5)
Joseph S.
Overpriced drinks and food. I had to give to the ounce instructions to the bartender just to he a drinkable cocktail, for which I was charged extra, even though I didn't get extra booze. The burger I ordered came on a stale bun that was soaked with grease and the meat itself was full of "rubber bands and toenails" on top of being terribly undercooked( I ordered medium- it came out rare/raw) and the fries were cold and tasted like old grease. Their service industry discount is negligible at best and the service staff was rude, with exception of the one male bartender. Definitely not going back and will recommend you avoid as well.
(1)
Christine G.
I decided to come out for dinner over the weekend, wasn't all that impressed. Yes, they had basketball and the Olympics on but that was about it. Drinks were overpriced and actually cost more than dinner for me. The bartender was fine, but my drink was weak on the alcohol front. They still had specials from the night before up on the board and happy hour deals up from during the week. Not entirely crowded at 7 pm on a weekend should say something to boot.
(2)
Chocolate L.
This is such a great late night spot to go to eat and hangout ! The atmosphere is always fun .. The food is beyond delicious .. Staffs r nice n the atmosphere is really clean n warm! Their blt sandwich .. Burgers to appetizers are delicious n made fresh . When the chips come out at 12:00 at midnight n everything is warm n fresh ! I love this place !!!
(5)
Lindsay H.
Consistently meh. The only noteworthy thing I've had here is the Fried Louie. Every time I've tried something else, I've been sorely disappointed. I've heard some of their other burgers are also decent. I had a salad once, and it was very wilty and old. The Mac and cheese was pretty dull/bland. I'm really not sure why I've been here so many times haha. I guess it's an easy place to go with a group, when the line at Cheesecake is too long
(3)
Frank M.
$1.00 burger night, was great. but the burger was overcooked, burnt and a bit cold. Looked like they just made a whole bunch of burgers and i was the lucky one to get on that had been hanging around for awhile.
(3)
Erin O.
If you're meeting up at Bar Louie for a drink, then this place will likely meet your needs. If you're planning to eat here, consider other options. Outside of the normal bar food, Bar Louie has a pretty extensive menu. The problem? Its executed poorly. Dry burgers, salads drenched in dressing, and flavorless tacos. This is not somewhere you'd want to take anyone to leave lasting impressions.
(2)
Anne-Mary J.
S'mores martini is delicious! We went for a light lunch and had chicken nachos and sliders. Very good and nice and quiet on a Sunday afternoon.
(4)
Katie C.
I feel like Bar Louie is about as meh as you can get. Everything is good, but nothing special and the service wasn't the worst ever but definitely not good. We started with drinks on a not at all busy Friday night. They took forever to arrive, but we're good when they showed up (I got the Louie Cosmo because it's one of their specialties). We skipped appetizers and went right for entrees, which, like the drinks, took forever. I ordered the Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna. It was ok, but I've had this dish elsewhere and it was much better there. The tuna was a little over cooked as well. I feel like Bar Louie is just resting on the fact they they're located in Legacy Village and therefore people will come. My BF who was eating with me is of the opinion that they understaff just because they can, but who knows? If I were to come back I would sit at the bar and just get drinks and maybe an app, but I don't know that I'll make the decision to go back. I'd more just be tagging along somewhere. :-\
(3)
Sean P.
This is a good chain restaurant that I have experiences in other states and this one is very similar. However this one is a little higher class than the one in Denver and is slightly larger. Still great happy hour special and good appetizers. The service was good and quick and even gave me an appetizer for free when it took a little longer than expected. Needless to say customer care like that never goes unnoticed in my eyes. Was a great experience.
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Greg K.
One of the worst outings I've had in some time. I came with 4 of my friends, our food was brought out in 3 separate intervals, (mine was 10 mins before our other two friends, and the last two friends got theirs 20 mins after I had gotten mine), no napkins or silverware til we had to ask finally. Multiple mistakes on my friends tab (the waiter had to fix it THREE times) and our burgers were charred. Took us flagging down a different waiter to get our bill to leave after waiting another 20 mins with no service. I doubt I'll be back.
(1)
Jeff B.
As far as chains go this place impressed! I had just been hanging at another fine chain at Legacy Village during some semi crappy weather and wanted to see some action. People that I share the same Tribal Affiliation say this is a fun place and that many female Tribal Associates frequent. That was not the case that particular evening. It was late, I was not going to meet my next future ex-girlfriend, and I was hungry. I had not eaten in about 10 hours, I was ready to smash down just about anything. Tip for Justin: From past chain experience do not order any thing that sounds healthy, not fried, burgers pink on the inside, does not have bacon, fajitas, anything Asian,and entrees that do not come with Alfredo sauce. Everything else you should be good! The barkeep was super attentive and put up with our neurotic asses. We decided to get the po-boy with shrimp and some fried spicy chicken sand. Got the fries along with Mac & Cheese as side dishes. The sandwiches were fantastic. Crispy and not greasy. I asked for extra hot sauce. The hot sauce was great, it was actually something other than Frank's Hot sauce and butter. It was spicy and tangy. The fries were hot , crispy and melted in my mouth. Hey if I am going to eat fried crap it had better fresh and it was. The mac & cheese came out cold, no worries, nothing a microwave could not handle! It was tasty as well. Oh yeah the rations were humongous. Enough food for a small Tribe! Great job Bar Louie!
(4)
Lauren S.
Would give zero stars if possible. Service is extremely slow and unapologetic. The restaurant is not clean. I encountered vomit all over the ladies bathroom on a sunday afternoon, clearly from the night before that still had not been cleaned. There is just no excuse for that. Will never return here, absolutely disgusted.
(1)
Francis L.
This was our first time visiting Bar Louie. Went with another couple. Saturday night from 5:30-7. Seated yourself. Plenty of tables available. Place was about 1/4 full. Very friendly and efficient waitress. Music was being heard from a band outside on the "green". Soccer was on several nice sized TV screens. We ordered a total of five mixed drinks and three appetizers. Drinks were very good. They definitely don't skimp on the alcohol in them. The "Ultimate Bloody Louie" was awesome. We also had the Crispy Calamari, Bavarian Pretzel Sticks and the Loaded Tots. Only complaint about the food, was that the Crispy Calamari only contained six small pieces. Not enough. The bill including tip was $121.00. We did have a good time and will visit again.
(4)
Jennifer A.
I went here for my 22nd Birthday on the Saturday following my actual birthday. I went with my boyfriend, his two friends, my friend from a previous job, and my college theatre friends. We were seated quickly and began ordering right away. I had their spinach and artichoke dip, which is what I usually get if they offer it anywhere. :P It was delicious. I got something else which I can't remember what it was, and the cocktail that was pink with the pineapple slice in it. ( I had two and for the life of me can't remember what it was called. :() My boyfriend paid for food, I paid for my drinks, and the prices were pretty reasonable. :) Overall, not a bad place to eat and spend time with friends!
(4)
Roxanne O.
I pretty much agree with everything that has been said about Bar Louie - poor service...poorer food quality...overpriced drinks...but at happy hour, I can get down with Bar Louie. What's not to love about a $5 martini...even if it takes you ages to flag down someone to get you one. Select apps are also half off during happy hour. I can't say that I can rave about any of them, but I'd rather pay half price for mediocre food than full price. My advice? Stick to the booze and only go during happy hour...then your wallet and your belly will leave happy.
(3)
Matthew M.
$5.46 for a Labatt Blue, an insult to the working man. Louder than necessary. Generic pictures hung on walls, framed to resemble the anonymous inserts that come packaged in store bought frames as found in Target & Pat Catans. Is there not a good wholesome bar that is real in Lyndhurst? Is all hope lost? How have I survived 4 years living here? Was tonight an aberration? Have the last 4 years been an illusion? A fake conglomeration of made up events? People so fake, so materialistic, so destined for disappointment that I somehow, someway overlooked it for so long? Thank you for opening my eyes Bar Louie. It was long needed. So long. Cheers to the next chapter in this long, fucked up novel I call life.
(2)
Carolyn C.
Bar Louie needs to stick to just serving drinks....I would never eat there again I ordered the Blackberry, Brie,and Orange Salad. Added chicken. The chicken was awful! And the server even made a point to say that the order was taking a little extra time, because they were grilling the chicken fresh! Liar! It was dry and completely devoid of any flavor. I would normally just send it back, but I really was starving and just ate around the chicken. The salad was not even close to being worth $13.
(1)
Rob P.
A friend and I visited Bar Louie on a Tuesday evening because I'd heard the "dollar burger" deal was worthwhile. The burger deal was pretty decent, and it's the reason I'm giving this place two stars instead of one. Let's start with the location. This is a bar in the middle of Legacy Village, the suburban monstrosity sometimes comically referred to as a 'lifestyle center'. I walked in the door at 6pm. The place just felt so completely suburban, corporate and generic. All the seats at the main bar were taken. I grabbed a seat at the secondary bar. My friend arrived five minutes later. The stools were about six inches too short and had no backs for me to hang my coat. My friend and I felt like children sitting at the 'adult table' for the first time. Our bartender was dressed about half-naked, with a short jean skirt and two-sizes too small tanktop. This in spite of the fact that it was the dead of winter, with 30 degree air and a half foot of snow piled up right outside the door. Don't be fooled. Skimpy outfits and stellar service do not go hand-in-hand. Nevertheless, the beers on tap are very run-of-the-mill. I asked what Great Lakes brews they had; the bartender said Dortmunder and Conway's Irish Ale. I ordered a Conway's. She brought me an Eliot Ness, which was actually what they had on tap. But not huge deal, I like Eliot Ness just fine. She then proceeded to botch my friend's drink order as well. There were TVs all over the bar, all tuned to the same station (ESPN). Some of the TVs were connected with HD, others were not; so half the TVs were five seconds delayed - a huge pet peeve of mine in bars with TVs. One great thing about Cleveland and Cleveland Heights is that there are so many great and unique bars. Amazingly, despite the complete lack of unique character, this still managed to be one of the more pretentious bars I've been to around Cleveland. I'm sorry, but corporate chain bars are just are not my style.
Listen, I can understand the hatred. It's a chain bar in a yuppie mall that's filled with chain stores and chain restaurants. But I must dissent, if only for one reason... HAPPY HOUR! They serve $5 Chopin dirty martinis for happy hour. (There's a bunch of other martini and beer specials, but this is the only one I get excited about.) They also have half priced appetizers during happy hour, but I've yet to eat anything here that I was actually impressed with. I don't even really recommend their $5 burger special on Mondays. But, you can have a decently priced snack while you sip on your incredible bargain martini and watch all the yuppies. I'd hit it. (Actually, I did, and I will again.)
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Stefanie F.
Bar Louie is your typical, sterile, generic chain restaurant / bar. Definitely something you'd expect to find in a "lifestyle center" where every restaurant is only slightly different than the others. It has no ambiance and is decorated like you would expect it to be with black and white photos that are probably hanging in every other Bar Louie you'd visit. I'm giving 3 stars because the service was alright and the appetizers were good. Our server was cool and made fun of me for saying I didn't want another beer and then brought me one anyway. I wasn't upset - I really wanted another one but I was trying not to get sloshed - and hey, I wasn't paying so.... SURE more beer! Their margaritas are exactly how everyone else has described them. Terrible. Beer list sucks, as you'd expect. I can't imagine how uncool this place must be on Friday and Saturday nights. I'm guessing it would be full of white hats with "COCKS" printed on them and really bad tribal arm bands. So yeah, go on a weeknight and leave before 8pm and you'll probably be fine.
(3)
Betsy S.
I've had very varying experiences at Bar Louie in Cleveland and in DC, so here goes. I had the first GREAT LAKES CHRISTMAS ALE of the year here, and it was perfecto. Rich, smooth, went down the throat like...butter. Buttah? Anyways, it was great. Our waiter was great, kept our waters filled, and didn't linger. I ordered the BBQ salad - you know, the one with corn, tomato, tortilla strips, etc. It was already $9, and chicken was an extra $4. Seriously? So I went veg. But it was disappointing. The lettuce mix was strange and felt very bagged, there was no cheese, no black beans, no real kick. I guess I was looking for something that didn't exist. Such is life. My mom and bro seemed satisfied with their burgers, tho. I'd come back. Just skip the salad.
(3)
Justin L.
Proximity to home is this place's only real redeeming quality. And, it's at Legacy Village which keeps the clientele decent. I've been here too many times because it's close to home and close to work and unfortunately, I know quite a few people whose faces light up when you say "Bar Louie." But the food is really quite bad and the beers overpriced. This is not the type of place where I would order a cocktail. Under any circumstances. I did once, and gagged it down... never again. I forgot... there is one other redeeming quality. Tots. The day after our company's Christmas party, our department admin took mercy on my soul and ordered me the loaded tots as an add-on to another order for a working lunch. They were covered in bacon, scallions, and either sport peppers or baby jalapenos, and came with a to-go bowl of chili con queso. They were not very crispy (how could tots be good 25 minutes out of the fryer?) but they tasted alright and more important, they cured my hangover. When Bar Louie is delivered to my office as a cure for previous night's excesses, it is 4 stars. When I am forced into the establishment and to drink overpriced beer, it is 1 star. That is a 2.5 average, and since most of their business comes from the actual restaurant, I'm rounding down. Sorry Bar Louie. It's OK... so many people love you. You'll be fine.
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Maricar G.
Come for dollar burgers on Tuesdays and dollar beers on Wednesdays. For this deal it obviously gets crowded but the burgers aren't too shabby. Dollar beers actually are now up to $1.25 for select domestics but still a steal! Easy parking in legacy but take your chances findin parking if you go I the downtown location
(4)Hamid E.
Simple! I won't go back again. Unorganized!! You seat yourself and everyone will ask you over and over if you have been served! You want to know why? Because it took over an hour to get anything on our table. And it was not even busy on a Saturday afternoon. The food was just ok. So unless you are starving pick another place. Well! Pick another place even if you are starving too as you will end up in a hypoglycemic coma before you get any food if you really are starving!!!!!
(2)Anita A.
All I can say is salmon sliders and the berry mojito with double mint. Heaven on earth!! The chicken nachos are awesome and HUGE!!! Now one of my new fave spots in Nashville and a REALLY fun atmosphere! ! They would be the reason I go to the gulch and the valet parking is GREAT!!
(5)Rick T.
It's amazing that this place is still in business. We went there because we wanted to watch the baseball game. We asked the server and bar tender twice to put it on. They left the 2 out of 3 tvs off at the bar and the one that was on was on Women's College Softball. They sat us in a booth with a giant hole in the seat. This kind of damage to a booth did not just happen, it must have been this way for months if not longer. I wonder if they will ever fix it. We had to move booths because the seat was so uncomfortable with a hole. Server was slow to get us drinks, burger was ordered medium and it came out well done. I would have sent it back but it was impossible to get the server's attention. Pretty sure the tatter tots are Ore Ida frozen tots. Tables are sticky, wobbly and gross. Probably not going back to this place again. I would have loved to speak with the manager, but he never came out. Oh Well... Lost customer.
(1)Sharmeela S.
Great place to watch games. Had about five tvs. The best thing at bar louie is there 4-7pm weekday happy hour. I wish they offered a late night happy hour also. The drinks on regular menu as well as food is overpriced for the quality. The chicken nachos were stale. The fatheads bumble berry small was over 6$. So i'd probably only go here for happy hour.
(3)Nancy K.
Went here recently for a happy hour. Much like other reviews state, this is an average bar/restaurant with average food and drink. I had the bruschetta to eat and it was a huge filling portion. It was OK. Nothing extraordinary to write about.
(3)Lin H.
Bar Louie is the type of place that I go to so often, but not really because I'm in love with the place. It's just a generally pleasing option for everybody when planning a Thursday night hangout session. I've had many different appetizers here, but don't have much to say other than they were edible. The mixed drinks are acceptable, but if I were you I'd opt to order from the beer list. Just because that way, you know you'll be getting your alcohol. Sometimes their drinks are weaksauce, especially during happy hour. Overall? Don't expect much, and bring good company if you're coming here.
(3)Scott S.
Well after going to Granite for horrible service we paid for drinks and went here instead. Service was much much better. The waitress messed up order and one meal was very late but she was extremely apologetic about it. Food was very good.
(4)Cami T.
I got a delivery through Delivermefood. Delivery was fine but what was delivered was disappointing. I got the Monaco salad which ended up bring a couple handfuls of lettuce, some sparse grilled chicken, a couple grape tomatoes and a few thin slices of apple. Sounds fine but for $13 I would have been much better off with a salad from Wendys. The salad was uninteresting, had much less chicken than is expected and the garlic bread that came with it was both mushy and stale. Not worth take-out!
(2)Shelah Y.
Servers very attentive we had party of 7 and Seri did well. The lemon drop martini is the best 5.25 @ happy hour but they don't fill the glass come on fill it up! Food good: blacken salmon sliders are great as is Chic Alfredo. Can't wait to go back! The hostess that was there last Fri at 5pm was useless and had little interest in doing her job.
(4)Latrice F.
I enjoy going on Tuesday's for dollar burger night. I also like to go during happy hour. I think the food is over priced so I'd rather go during those times. I love the smores martini. The service is OK and depends on the day and time you go.
(3)Brendan B.
Classy atmosphere and a robust menu of good beer and tavern treats. The bartender was great and we ordered a few beers along with some avocado wedges. Great experience for a reasonable price.
(4)N L.
Solid service. Personable bartenders. However, once the significant other complains about the bathrooms...it's over.
(2)Murray R.
The rap on this place was always generic corporate dbag turdhole. Everyone told me so. With that name and being at both Crocker and Legacy, it had to be true right? But suspend disbelief. Pretend the name is Stokes Bistro or Barnaby or some other contrived bullshit Clevelandy name all the gentrified near west side taco stands have. Pretend it's not in the middle of a parking lot, but underneath a bridge that connects whiskey island to a half submerged ore freighter. Pretend the hostess has gauged ears and a beard. Now you wanna eat there right? We went at happy hour on a whim. Our destination was Beachwood Place, but the thought of being in a food court kind of freaks me out any more. Claddagh looked okay, but I felt like taking in the guaranteed shittiness of Louie. I like shitty. Too bad it was actually nicely decorated, moderately quiet, and not entirely overtly corporate. We got burgers. I had the Chicago stockyard. Cooked expertly with a nice side of frites and a Peruvian cocktail to wash it down. My dude enjoyed his Southwest burger and Angry Orchard(which I continued to pester him about for being the highest calorie cider in existence). I guess when you're not a raging alcoholic like myself, you can afford a few cider calories. Anyhow, the service was awesome, price was actually really good and I have no complaints. Although, as we finished our meal close to 7 pm, you could see the dbag contingent start to filter in. I guess y'all were right about that. So my advice? Go there for lunch or happy hour. But that probably applies to just about anywhere.
(4)Kristin R.
I always come here when I can't make up my mind or cheesecake factory is crowded and they never disappoint. Food comes out super fast and hot...salmon slider are good!
(5)Pat B.
Food was pretty bad. It was extremely over priced and frankly tasted like it came out of a plastic bag. We got the Fish n Chips and Cheese Steak. Service was ok.
(1)Dieter V.
The food was great the service was below bar. We grabbed a seat at the empty bar to catch a noon World Cup game. The game was subbed which didn't do much for our viewing experience. Since we were the only people there we thought we would get quick service, but it took 30 min for our food to arrive. To their credit the food was well prepared and fresh. I would come back for the eats if I could bare the experience.
(2)Noel C.
Bar Louie has Bell's Two Hearted Ale on Tap; 3.25 a pint during happy hour. They also feature $1 burgers ( regular size , not sliders) on Tuesdays. they attract a lot of people, for whatever reason, location, ambience, , staff ,etc but it's a cool enough place to be
(4)Stephen H.
Came in Sunday 6/22. Sat at bar. Took bartender seven minutes to even say a word to us. 7 MINUTES!! We order immediately afterwards. 20 minutes into being seated, there are 10 persons in the whole place and 4 visible front of house people. 1 bartender, 30 seats, 9 TV screens on, Indians Tigers game. 23 minutes later our food came. Was good but now were really pressed for time. May or may not be back.
(2)Kelly R.
I used to LOVE Bar Louie. My visit this past weekend was less than stellar. The menu has changed and the quality of the food has changed. My daughters and I visited this location because it was convenient. We were seated immediately in the back room, in the middle of a large party. We placed our order. My daughters ordered the quesadillas and I ordered the turkey burger. The food arrived within a decent window of time. My burger was a bit off, kind of rubbery and tasteless. I've had the turkey burger at Bar Louie before, and it was much better. The accompanying tots were just ok. Our server was just ok, as well. All in all, I probably won't visit this location again, anytime soon.
(2)Samantha H.
It's just alright. Now the bavarian pretzel sticks - those were really amazing. Three different sauces to dip them in - a cheese, honey mustard and brown sugar cinnamon. The service was good. The drinks were alright. The philly cheesesteak I had was dry and not very flavorful. The prices are kind of steep. I wish I'd come during happy hour because I saw the flyer for it and they have some really good deals.
(3)Dave L.
This Bar Louie restaurant at Legacy Village shopping center is clean and well organized. The kitchen and wait staff were alway friendly, cheerful, attentive and accurate with the taking of our food and drink orders. What I had for dinner was really very tasty that agreed with me very well. Would not mind going here again. :)
(5)Lori R.
Unorganized staff. No smiles on any waitress . Drinks are way overpriced . HH prices are good, only if they put booze in the drinks. Won't be back
(2)Steve L.
Good place but food is inconsistent. One time I had a turkey burger and it was great, 2 weeks later I ordered the same thing but it was over salted and dry.
(3)Karen W.
So far, bar Louie is by far the bar with the best food. Every single item that I ordered I really liked, even the dollar burger I was very impressed with that huge delicious burger that you can load with all the topics you want. The service is always friendly and fast.
(4)Wesley T.
Pretty much just meh. Food was ok, nothing to write home about. Drinks were overpriced even for Legacy Village. The real reason I won't be back was the terrible service we had for dinner. We saw our waitress a total of 4 times, once to take our order, once to bring our food, once after I flagged her down for a water and finally to bring our bill. When she did bring the bill she didn't ask if we wanted dessert or another drink. It's a shame because we usually have a few after dinner drinks so her loss on the tip.
(2)Roy W.
Great place for a burger and a drink. The staff seems to be a little annoyed tonight. Ordered a pitcher of Hurricane and the server did not even pour the first round. She brought us dirty glasses also. Food was good though.
(3)Joseph S.
Overpriced drinks and food. I had to give to the ounce instructions to the bartender just to he a drinkable cocktail, for which I was charged extra, even though I didn't get extra booze. The burger I ordered came on a stale bun that was soaked with grease and the meat itself was full of "rubber bands and toenails" on top of being terribly undercooked( I ordered medium- it came out rare/raw) and the fries were cold and tasted like old grease. Their service industry discount is negligible at best and the service staff was rude, with exception of the one male bartender. Definitely not going back and will recommend you avoid as well.
(1)Christine G.
I decided to come out for dinner over the weekend, wasn't all that impressed. Yes, they had basketball and the Olympics on but that was about it. Drinks were overpriced and actually cost more than dinner for me. The bartender was fine, but my drink was weak on the alcohol front. They still had specials from the night before up on the board and happy hour deals up from during the week. Not entirely crowded at 7 pm on a weekend should say something to boot.
(2)Chocolate L.
This is such a great late night spot to go to eat and hangout ! The atmosphere is always fun .. The food is beyond delicious .. Staffs r nice n the atmosphere is really clean n warm! Their blt sandwich .. Burgers to appetizers are delicious n made fresh . When the chips come out at 12:00 at midnight n everything is warm n fresh ! I love this place !!!
(5)Lindsay H.
Consistently meh. The only noteworthy thing I've had here is the Fried Louie. Every time I've tried something else, I've been sorely disappointed. I've heard some of their other burgers are also decent. I had a salad once, and it was very wilty and old. The Mac and cheese was pretty dull/bland. I'm really not sure why I've been here so many times haha. I guess it's an easy place to go with a group, when the line at Cheesecake is too long
(3)Rebecca M.
I was not going to go to Bar Louie tonight because the reviews were not great but I am glad I went. They are under new management. The waitress was fantastic. She never let our drinks get empty. The food was awesome. I got the beer fish and chips. For an app we got the loaded tots. They were a little spicy but really good! Their tater tots are amazing!! We went at like 6:30ish. It was not terrible busy. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Aaron S.
The pros and cons of getting acquired by Sun Capital are clear: the consistency and menu improvements are a plus, the management definitely runs a tighter ship; but the drinks are much more measured, profit margins are monitored at the plate level. Not a bad thing because its how you run a restaurant - but it's not the Bar Louie it used to be.
(3)Ryan P.
I think the food and atmosphere is great. I have been there during the day and it is also great for a 3 year old. They always have friendly staff and cold beer. I recommend the veggie wrap. Healthy AND delicious. The beer is also reasonable.
(4)Dwayne L.
The service here is decent for a busy weekday and the food is great. We got tots with our meal and they're on point. Will look to come here on one dollar burger Tuesdays.
(4)Kimberly B.
We have one in our area and have yet to visit, but have heard great things. It was seat yourself, so we grabbed a high top at the bar. I got a cucumber gimlet and requested light on the simple syrup...he got a dirty martini, the unfortunate thing was maybe because I asked for lite syrup this made it a shallow pour. Regardless, it was good. Except the second round of both our drinks were about an inch shallower than the first, so I would have to say the biggest negative was inconsistent pouring. However the food was good and our waitress delightful so it was not a total loss. But were keeping in mind that maybe this is a better place for a few beers.
(3)Funglin W.
Even though Bar Louie is a chain, I'm really starting to fall in love with this place. Every once awhile, I just find myself wanting to come here for happy hours and to enjoy some drinks. First, it's a GREAT happy hour location. They have great happy hour menus and there's always room and TV to watch games. Second, the food is pretty delicious. The calamari isn't the best, but it's a great deal for the happy hour price. The one dish i would definitely recommend is the CHICKEN TUSCAN PASTA! The flavors are great and who would've known that bars could make great pasta? Either way, Bar Louie is a solid place to come for some chill nights with friends. The food isn't the best ever, but it's solid quality, solid price, and I always have a great time with friends here! Definitely stop by!
(4)Faux H.
Disappointing! My salad was supposed to have avocado and garbanzo beans but had neither. My companion ordered a medium rare burger but it came medium well. When you order a gin martini you SHOULD be able to taste the gin. It's kind of the point. Instead I got a lecture about how you're never supposed to be able to taste the alcohol in cocktails. All in all, a very bad experience. Avoid!
(1)Trent C.
What can be said about this Bar Louie that hasn't already been said. Very generic with really slow service. Drinks are a bit overpriced for the area. Odd crowd but mostly young professionals from the area. If you're looking for a bar in the area, keep on driving past Bar Louie.
(1)Jeff B.
As far as chains go this place impressed! I had just been hanging at another fine chain at Legacy Village during some semi crappy weather and wanted to see some action. People that I share the same Tribal Affiliation say this is a fun place and that many female Tribal Associates frequent. That was not the case that particular evening. It was late, I was not going to meet my next future ex-girlfriend, and I was hungry. I had not eaten in about 10 hours, I was ready to smash down just about anything. Tip for Justin: From past chain experience do not order any thing that sounds healthy, not fried, burgers pink on the inside, does not have bacon, fajitas, anything Asian,and entrees that do not come with Alfredo sauce. Everything else you should be good! The barkeep was super attentive and put up with our neurotic asses. We decided to get the po-boy with shrimp and some fried spicy chicken sand. Got the fries along with Mac & Cheese as side dishes. The sandwiches were fantastic. Crispy and not greasy. I asked for extra hot sauce. The hot sauce was great, it was actually something other than Frank's Hot sauce and butter. It was spicy and tangy. The fries were hot , crispy and melted in my mouth. Hey if I am going to eat fried crap it had better fresh and it was. The mac & cheese came out cold, no worries, nothing a microwave could not handle! It was tasty as well. Oh yeah the rations were humongous. Enough food for a small Tribe! Great job Bar Louie!
(4)Lauren S.
Would give zero stars if possible. Service is extremely slow and unapologetic. The restaurant is not clean. I encountered vomit all over the ladies bathroom on a sunday afternoon, clearly from the night before that still had not been cleaned. There is just no excuse for that. Will never return here, absolutely disgusted.
(1)Francis L.
This was our first time visiting Bar Louie. Went with another couple. Saturday night from 5:30-7. Seated yourself. Plenty of tables available. Place was about 1/4 full. Very friendly and efficient waitress. Music was being heard from a band outside on the "green". Soccer was on several nice sized TV screens. We ordered a total of five mixed drinks and three appetizers. Drinks were very good. They definitely don't skimp on the alcohol in them. The "Ultimate Bloody Louie" was awesome. We also had the Crispy Calamari, Bavarian Pretzel Sticks and the Loaded Tots. Only complaint about the food, was that the Crispy Calamari only contained six small pieces. Not enough. The bill including tip was $121.00. We did have a good time and will visit again.
(4)Greg K.
One of the worst outings I've had in some time. I came with 4 of my friends, our food was brought out in 3 separate intervals, (mine was 10 mins before our other two friends, and the last two friends got theirs 20 mins after I had gotten mine), no napkins or silverware til we had to ask finally. Multiple mistakes on my friends tab (the waiter had to fix it THREE times) and our burgers were charred. Took us flagging down a different waiter to get our bill to leave after waiting another 20 mins with no service. I doubt I'll be back.
(1)Jennifer A.
I went here for my 22nd Birthday on the Saturday following my actual birthday. I went with my boyfriend, his two friends, my friend from a previous job, and my college theatre friends. We were seated quickly and began ordering right away. I had their spinach and artichoke dip, which is what I usually get if they offer it anywhere. :P It was delicious. I got something else which I can't remember what it was, and the cocktail that was pink with the pineapple slice in it. ( I had two and for the life of me can't remember what it was called. :() My boyfriend paid for food, I paid for my drinks, and the prices were pretty reasonable. :) Overall, not a bad place to eat and spend time with friends!
(4)Roxanne O.
I pretty much agree with everything that has been said about Bar Louie - poor service...poorer food quality...overpriced drinks...but at happy hour, I can get down with Bar Louie. What's not to love about a $5 martini...even if it takes you ages to flag down someone to get you one. Select apps are also half off during happy hour. I can't say that I can rave about any of them, but I'd rather pay half price for mediocre food than full price. My advice? Stick to the booze and only go during happy hour...then your wallet and your belly will leave happy.
(3)Matthew M.
$5.46 for a Labatt Blue, an insult to the working man. Louder than necessary. Generic pictures hung on walls, framed to resemble the anonymous inserts that come packaged in store bought frames as found in Target & Pat Catans. Is there not a good wholesome bar that is real in Lyndhurst? Is all hope lost? How have I survived 4 years living here? Was tonight an aberration? Have the last 4 years been an illusion? A fake conglomeration of made up events? People so fake, so materialistic, so destined for disappointment that I somehow, someway overlooked it for so long? Thank you for opening my eyes Bar Louie. It was long needed. So long. Cheers to the next chapter in this long, fucked up novel I call life.
(2)Carolyn C.
Bar Louie needs to stick to just serving drinks....I would never eat there again I ordered the Blackberry, Brie,and Orange Salad. Added chicken. The chicken was awful! And the server even made a point to say that the order was taking a little extra time, because they were grilling the chicken fresh! Liar! It was dry and completely devoid of any flavor. I would normally just send it back, but I really was starving and just ate around the chicken. The salad was not even close to being worth $13.
(1)Frank M.
$1.00 burger night, was great. but the burger was overcooked, burnt and a bit cold. Looked like they just made a whole bunch of burgers and i was the lucky one to get on that had been hanging around for awhile.
(3)Erin O.
If you're meeting up at Bar Louie for a drink, then this place will likely meet your needs. If you're planning to eat here, consider other options. Outside of the normal bar food, Bar Louie has a pretty extensive menu. The problem? Its executed poorly. Dry burgers, salads drenched in dressing, and flavorless tacos. This is not somewhere you'd want to take anyone to leave lasting impressions.
(2)Anne-Mary J.
S'mores martini is delicious! We went for a light lunch and had chicken nachos and sliders. Very good and nice and quiet on a Sunday afternoon.
(4)Katie C.
I feel like Bar Louie is about as meh as you can get. Everything is good, but nothing special and the service wasn't the worst ever but definitely not good. We started with drinks on a not at all busy Friday night. They took forever to arrive, but we're good when they showed up (I got the Louie Cosmo because it's one of their specialties). We skipped appetizers and went right for entrees, which, like the drinks, took forever. I ordered the Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna. It was ok, but I've had this dish elsewhere and it was much better there. The tuna was a little over cooked as well. I feel like Bar Louie is just resting on the fact they they're located in Legacy Village and therefore people will come. My BF who was eating with me is of the opinion that they understaff just because they can, but who knows? If I were to come back I would sit at the bar and just get drinks and maybe an app, but I don't know that I'll make the decision to go back. I'd more just be tagging along somewhere. :-\
(3)Sean P.
This is a good chain restaurant that I have experiences in other states and this one is very similar. However this one is a little higher class than the one in Denver and is slightly larger. Still great happy hour special and good appetizers. The service was good and quick and even gave me an appetizer for free when it took a little longer than expected. Needless to say customer care like that never goes unnoticed in my eyes. Was a great experience.
(5)Rob P.
A friend and I visited Bar Louie on a Tuesday evening because I'd heard the "dollar burger" deal was worthwhile. The burger deal was pretty decent, and it's the reason I'm giving this place two stars instead of one. Let's start with the location. This is a bar in the middle of Legacy Village, the suburban monstrosity sometimes comically referred to as a 'lifestyle center'. I walked in the door at 6pm. The place just felt so completely suburban, corporate and generic. All the seats at the main bar were taken. I grabbed a seat at the secondary bar. My friend arrived five minutes later. The stools were about six inches too short and had no backs for me to hang my coat. My friend and I felt like children sitting at the 'adult table' for the first time. Our bartender was dressed about half-naked, with a short jean skirt and two-sizes too small tanktop. This in spite of the fact that it was the dead of winter, with 30 degree air and a half foot of snow piled up right outside the door. Don't be fooled. Skimpy outfits and stellar service do not go hand-in-hand. Nevertheless, the beers on tap are very run-of-the-mill. I asked what Great Lakes brews they had; the bartender said Dortmunder and Conway's Irish Ale. I ordered a Conway's. She brought me an Eliot Ness, which was actually what they had on tap. But not huge deal, I like Eliot Ness just fine. She then proceeded to botch my friend's drink order as well. There were TVs all over the bar, all tuned to the same station (ESPN). Some of the TVs were connected with HD, others were not; so half the TVs were five seconds delayed - a huge pet peeve of mine in bars with TVs. One great thing about Cleveland and Cleveland Heights is that there are so many great and unique bars. Amazingly, despite the complete lack of unique character, this still managed to be one of the more pretentious bars I've been to around Cleveland. I'm sorry, but corporate chain bars are just are not my style.
(2)K. H.
I lived in Columbus for a while and I used to go to the Bar Louie in Easton every so often. I was always VERY pleased when I would go there, so I was excited to go to the Bar Louie in Legacy Village. When I walked in, my first thought was, ohh, okay. This place is cool. Most of the people in there were young, attractive professionals. I was like, woo-whoo, nice spot. Good find. So we go in the back (because I like to chat a lot when I go out to eat) and we order. My friend orders a Blue Moon... they were out. He then orders another beer. The waiter comes back, says they don't have that beer, either. My friend is then like, okay, what beers DO you have? And then he picks one of those. So then we order. He orders buffalo wings and I order a blackberry something brie salad. I forget what the name was exactly. But it was supposed to have some fruit and some brie in it. I also ordered a side of mac & cheese. (What can I say... I was in the mood for comfort food!) The waiter leaves, then comes back to say they don't have any mac & cheese, either. At this point we are all laughing. The waiter was really cool. I liked him. He was really apologetic. The manager came over and was like, well, we got hit bad this weekend and we're due to get a shipment in tomorrow. But he didn't seem to really care all that much. I dunno, I was kind of over it by that point. We got our food. My salad was super small -- it looked like a side salad. There were four blackberries, three small pieces of brie, three little squares of fruit. The lettuce was wilted, there was barely any dressing on it. It was pretty tasteless. We had shared two appetizers as well -- sliders and spinach artichoke dip. The dip was really good. We ate most of that. The majority of the sliders came home with me and my dog ate most of them. They were meh... I've honestly had better sliders from the frozen food section of the grocery store. The buffalo wings were quite good. I tried a couple. I would get those again. I forgot to mention -- I got a strawberry fizz. It was quite potent. As in, it seemed like there was a lot of alcohol in it. Surprisingly so. The taste was all right I guess. Not great. Overall, I was unimpressed. With all the great restaurants around Legacy Village, there probably won't be any need for me to come back here. Then again, maybe if I came when the kitchen was stocked, it would've been a different experience. But as I'm reading the other reviews on here, it seems unlikely. Service was great, atmosphere was great, drink and food options and execution were not. If this place had better food and drink, I would've given it a 4 or maybe even a 5. But overall the experience was dismally disappointing. If I go back I will try other stuff on the menu and tweak this review if necessary.
(2)Alex H.
On a Business trip and arrived late. only place that was open and liveley Thursday night. Large beer and wine selection and great burgers and appetizers.
(4)Rachel B.
Great happy hour spot!
(3)Laura P.
The bar area was packed on a friday evening and I met a group of about 12 girls for a bday celebration. The waitress was sooooo slow and never checked on us and messed up our drink order repeatedly. We would have to actually go and look for her when we needed something. We ordered about 7 apps for the table and although they were good, it did not make up for the lackluster service. If your in for drinks and people watching then its ok but wouldn`t go out of my way to come here again.
(2)Betsy S.
I've had very varying experiences at Bar Louie in Cleveland and in DC, so here goes. I had the first GREAT LAKES CHRISTMAS ALE of the year here, and it was perfecto. Rich, smooth, went down the throat like...butter. Buttah? Anyways, it was great. Our waiter was great, kept our waters filled, and didn't linger. I ordered the BBQ salad - you know, the one with corn, tomato, tortilla strips, etc. It was already $9, and chicken was an extra $4. Seriously? So I went veg. But it was disappointing. The lettuce mix was strange and felt very bagged, there was no cheese, no black beans, no real kick. I guess I was looking for something that didn't exist. Such is life. My mom and bro seemed satisfied with their burgers, tho. I'd come back. Just skip the salad.
(3)Justin L.
Proximity to home is this place's only real redeeming quality. And, it's at Legacy Village which keeps the clientele decent. I've been here too many times because it's close to home and close to work and unfortunately, I know quite a few people whose faces light up when you say "Bar Louie." But the food is really quite bad and the beers overpriced. This is not the type of place where I would order a cocktail. Under any circumstances. I did once, and gagged it down... never again. I forgot... there is one other redeeming quality. Tots. The day after our company's Christmas party, our department admin took mercy on my soul and ordered me the loaded tots as an add-on to another order for a working lunch. They were covered in bacon, scallions, and either sport peppers or baby jalapenos, and came with a to-go bowl of chili con queso. They were not very crispy (how could tots be good 25 minutes out of the fryer?) but they tasted alright and more important, they cured my hangover. When Bar Louie is delivered to my office as a cure for previous night's excesses, it is 4 stars. When I am forced into the establishment and to drink overpriced beer, it is 1 star. That is a 2.5 average, and since most of their business comes from the actual restaurant, I'm rounding down. Sorry Bar Louie. It's OK... so many people love you. You'll be fine.
(2)Melissa A.
Very much deserving of the "Meh. I've experienced better." rating. I went this past weekend for drinks with my girlfriends and the service what somewhat of a clusterfuck. We had two different servers because my friends were sitting indoors while they waited for an outdoor table to open up and after the moved I suppose their server didn't want to surrender their tip and transfer the ticket. This made for some awkwardness and unnecessary annoyance when my friends had to flag down, wait for (they took their time), and pay two different servers. As a former server and cocktail waitress, it all seemed counter productive. My $5 Dortmunder was fine, but how can you mess that up?
(2)Lindsey W.
The meatball al forno and chicken gumbo soup were great. For main course we had fish and chips, voodoo chicken which was incredible. This is our second visit and we will be back.
(5)Evan G.
I love Bar Louie. But golly, this place is inadequate to the max. A caveat: living in New Orleans and reveling in that unique bar and social scene will spoil anyone and make any other bar scene seem inadequate and blasé. But Cleveland has some unique, independent hot spots that can compete with the any major market scene. Bar Louie, a regional/semi-national chain, is not one of those mirthful hot pockets. The actual bar is accommodating, spacious. The service is solid. But the drinks are not good, and to make matters worse, Sweet Lou (as I affectionately call it -- you should, too) charges NYC prices for these drinks. That's a no-no. (The NYC parallels stop at the drink pricing.) The food is really uninspiring. The only redeeming factor? $1 Burger/Chicken Sandwich Tuesdays. And boy, is this a redeeming factor: one that keeps luring me back in. If I had happened to be punching this review into my iPhone on a late Tuesday evening, I'd no doubt give Sweet Lou a five star review. (It would be difficult as hell read that review, too.) Grade: C -- Alas, two stars it is. Despite being kind of horrible, I truly do love Sweet Lou, and I keep coming back. (There's definitely some sort of Freudian thing going on there....)
(2)Chris L.
Listen, I can understand the hatred. It's a chain bar in a yuppie mall that's filled with chain stores and chain restaurants. But I must dissent, if only for one reason... HAPPY HOUR! They serve $5 Chopin dirty martinis for happy hour. (There's a bunch of other martini and beer specials, but this is the only one I get excited about.) They also have half priced appetizers during happy hour, but I've yet to eat anything here that I was actually impressed with. I don't even really recommend their $5 burger special on Mondays. But, you can have a decently priced snack while you sip on your incredible bargain martini and watch all the yuppies. I'd hit it. (Actually, I did, and I will again.)
(4)Stefanie F.
Bar Louie is your typical, sterile, generic chain restaurant / bar. Definitely something you'd expect to find in a "lifestyle center" where every restaurant is only slightly different than the others. It has no ambiance and is decorated like you would expect it to be with black and white photos that are probably hanging in every other Bar Louie you'd visit. I'm giving 3 stars because the service was alright and the appetizers were good. Our server was cool and made fun of me for saying I didn't want another beer and then brought me one anyway. I wasn't upset - I really wanted another one but I was trying not to get sloshed - and hey, I wasn't paying so.... SURE more beer! Their margaritas are exactly how everyone else has described them. Terrible. Beer list sucks, as you'd expect. I can't imagine how uncool this place must be on Friday and Saturday nights. I'm guessing it would be full of white hats with "COCKS" printed on them and really bad tribal arm bands. So yeah, go on a weeknight and leave before 8pm and you'll probably be fine.
(3)Ben H.
My wife & I recently moved in an apartment down the street, and after a long day of unpacking & setting up the house, what better to do than walk and get a beer or two. Next to Bar Louie was a cheesecake factory & another Irish bar - I don't know which was better describes the epitome of a chain. The wait staff treated me like they were doing me a favor by serving me a beer,the man sitting next to me continued to stare and me & my wife & listen to our conversations & they charged me for more beers than I had. The only saving grace was that the deals were good: Dos-x were only $3 a pop & the chicken nachos were only $5. The problem with $5 nachos is that they are nasty - liquid cheese & soggy chips. If you're in the neighborhood & can walk there, check it out. If you have to make a trip of it, you'll be quite dissapointed.
(2)Dominic V.
The host was miserable; the waitress was unpleasant. If i wasn't with great company, I would have left right away. The food and drink were good, but the portions were small and the overall quality was not high enough to justify the cost. My advice is to spend your money elsewhere.
(2)Patrick W.
Awful service. Almost every time. Most recently - 45 minutes after we ordered we got our appetizer. The wrong one. 30 minutes after that - the entrees. One was wrong. Saw the waiter 3 times in 90 minutes. Gross negligence. Food is ok. Not awful, but not great. Decent selection of beers.
(2)Kiki E.
I went to Bar Louie last Friday after work for their happy hour. I think 1/2 price small plates (appetizers) and $4 wine & $5 martinis were great deals. I was meeting with my friend who has been unemployed for a few months now and I wanted to treat her...and their happy hour pricing would definitely help me treat her without going broke. We had a couple of martinis, and wine. I had a hummus, tabbouleh, and tzatziki, and cheeseburger sliders (I couldn't decide whether to get this or Mini Kobe Hot Dog but my waiter recommended it). My friend had a shrimp quesadilla. Let me tell you, the food itself was good, I mean they were not great, but they were good. BUT, I had a huge issue that I ended up giving 2 stars..... There was a bunch of fruits flies just flying over our food and drinks... ewww..... I know they are not harmful, just annoying. But they just grossed me out... Fruits flies in December? In Cleveland? I didn't know the fruits flies are okay with a cold weather.
(2)Jeff D.
The atmosphere is great at this location, menu is good for snacking, and going out, but the service is bad. On three different occasions I have had bad service from the bar staff they acted as if they were annoyed, agitated and took too long to recognize me for service. Example: After finally being recognized for my order I ordered a Maker's Manhattan..."we are out of makers" very short. So I asked for Wild Turkey..."we don't carry Wild Turkey"...So I asked what do you have her response was..."we have a long list". Excuse me I am the customer suggest and do not be so short. She finally found a drink and brought it to me with no square napkin beneath it as if she was totally bothered. This same type of service repeated on 2 other occasions I just said forget it I will not be there for a while, maybe never.
(2)Matt S.
Awesome service! Bar tenders "Jen and Kristen" were great! Oh, by the way, the chicken sandwich was delicious!
(5)Keith Charles F.
I will start off saying I hated the idea of this place before I even stepped inside the door. The entire idea of leaving my hood to go to a suburban wanna-a-be hot spot is a repulsive thought to me. But I need to keep exploring the CLE, and I have some friends on the eastside that I adore. Also I was told I would not have to drive, and these magical words put the decision over the edge. Bar Louie is a pub in the middle of a high end outdoor mall. So, you can pretty much paint the rest of the picture from there. The entire place has a trite Applebee's feel and you can see the slow death occurring in the eyes of the staff. I kept wondering what the bar's policy on flair was, and if our waiter was up to snuff or not. The drinks? Well they were pretty much an atrocity. My gut told me that they would be sadder then a kicked puppy so I went with a makers mark on the rocks which was only a little watered down. Steven and Jess were not so lucky. Steven had ordered arguably the worst margarita I have ever had. It tasted like the Bartlett and James wine coolers I used to get my prom dates in high school. Steven sent it back. 10 dollar drinks should not be that horrible. Jess got a strawberry fizz martini that was actually okay and accurately named. It was very strawberry and very fizzy. The problem was the fresh strawberry. It was a little fuzzy and a little green. This drink was thus renamed the strawberry fuzz. Besides being horrible and weak the drinks got even better when the bill came. Ohh look! They were expensive! Surprise surprise! Eight dollar rails! Fantastic! My three cocktails and a beer came out to forty dollars. Now I am pissed and out forty bucks. Now the reason that this a two star bar, is the talent. I will say, that these kept housewives are looking damn good and that I saw a few women here that were far to attractive to be found in a Cleveland suburb. The scenery was the only good thing keeping me from walking out the door. Well that, and as previously mentioned I didn't have a car. My personal favorite the was the woman (term used loosely) who kept putting on and taking off her wedding ring based on who was coming and leaving the bar. Incase you were wondering, yes, we noticed and yes, we think you are incredibly classy. We will now be taking bets on your marriage status next time you are down on w.6th. Odds are 1:4 no wedding ring. If you see this, please message me. I am not above cooking a bet for financial gain. The other thing worth mentioning here is that the courtyard outside of Bar Louie has an ice statue of a brontosaurus. This statue also includes a saddle for mounting said brontosaurs and this novelty is good for approximately twelve minutes of entertainment which far more then most of things actually inside the bar. Bar Louie is in no way unique, good, or special. It is nameless and faceless in the crowd of corporate chain restaurants where six sigma technology and mass marketing is applied to slinging sub par deep fried food to the wanton masses. Don't go there. You are better then that.
(2)Sherita F.
Went here to pregame for my 21st birthday, will never go again. The waitress had on the shortest shorts which showed every bump, lump and wrinkle that she had. The food was mediocre: calamari was terrible, shrimp terrible, bacon and egg sandwich was okay. Their drinks was nothing special and over priced. Basically dont waste your time unless you have a gift card or something.
(2)David O.
Great place to eat, drink and hang out with friends. There is always a game on and the Bartenders are very friendly and attentive. I am never disappointed when I walk through the door. Be warned Tuesdays can get pretty busy with $1 Burgers from 5pm to 7pm. So if your looking for a good night out, stop by Bar Louie. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Melissa A.
Very much deserving of the "Meh. I've experienced better." rating. I went this past weekend for drinks with my girlfriends and the service what somewhat of a clusterfuck. We had two different servers because my friends were sitting indoors while they waited for an outdoor table to open up and after the moved I suppose their server didn't want to surrender their tip and transfer the ticket. This made for some awkwardness and unnecessary annoyance when my friends had to flag down, wait for (they took their time), and pay two different servers. As a former server and cocktail waitress, it all seemed counter productive. My $5 Dortmunder was fine, but how can you mess that up?
(2)Lindsey W.
The meatball al forno and chicken gumbo soup were great. For main course we had fish and chips, voodoo chicken which was incredible. This is our second visit and we will be back.
(5)Ben H.
My wife & I recently moved in an apartment down the street, and after a long day of unpacking & setting up the house, what better to do than walk and get a beer or two. Next to Bar Louie was a cheesecake factory & another Irish bar - I don't know which was better describes the epitome of a chain. The wait staff treated me like they were doing me a favor by serving me a beer,the man sitting next to me continued to stare and me & my wife & listen to our conversations & they charged me for more beers than I had. The only saving grace was that the deals were good: Dos-x were only $3 a pop & the chicken nachos were only $5. The problem with $5 nachos is that they are nasty - liquid cheese & soggy chips. If you're in the neighborhood & can walk there, check it out. If you have to make a trip of it, you'll be quite dissapointed.
(2)Dominic V.
The host was miserable; the waitress was unpleasant. If i wasn't with great company, I would have left right away. The food and drink were good, but the portions were small and the overall quality was not high enough to justify the cost. My advice is to spend your money elsewhere.
(2)Patrick W.
Awful service. Almost every time. Most recently - 45 minutes after we ordered we got our appetizer. The wrong one. 30 minutes after that - the entrees. One was wrong. Saw the waiter 3 times in 90 minutes. Gross negligence. Food is ok. Not awful, but not great. Decent selection of beers.
(2)Hamid E.
Simple! I won't go back again. Unorganized!! You seat yourself and everyone will ask you over and over if you have been served! You want to know why? Because it took over an hour to get anything on our table. And it was not even busy on a Saturday afternoon. The food was just ok. So unless you are starving pick another place. Well! Pick another place even if you are starving too as you will end up in a hypoglycemic coma before you get any food if you really are starving!!!!!
(2)Anita A.
All I can say is salmon sliders and the berry mojito with double mint. Heaven on earth!! The chicken nachos are awesome and HUGE!!! Now one of my new fave spots in Nashville and a REALLY fun atmosphere! ! They would be the reason I go to the gulch and the valet parking is GREAT!!
(5)N L.
Solid service. Personable bartenders. However, once the significant other complains about the bathrooms...it's over.
(2)Faux H.
Disappointing! My salad was supposed to have avocado and garbanzo beans but had neither. My companion ordered a medium rare burger but it came medium well. When you order a gin martini you SHOULD be able to taste the gin. It's kind of the point. Instead I got a lecture about how you're never supposed to be able to taste the alcohol in cocktails. All in all, a very bad experience. Avoid!
(1)Keith Charles F.
I will start off saying I hated the idea of this place before I even stepped inside the door. The entire idea of leaving my hood to go to a suburban wanna-a-be hot spot is a repulsive thought to me. But I need to keep exploring the CLE, and I have some friends on the eastside that I adore. Also I was told I would not have to drive, and these magical words put the decision over the edge. Bar Louie is a pub in the middle of a high end outdoor mall. So, you can pretty much paint the rest of the picture from there. The entire place has a trite Applebee's feel and you can see the slow death occurring in the eyes of the staff. I kept wondering what the bar's policy on flair was, and if our waiter was up to snuff or not. The drinks? Well they were pretty much an atrocity. My gut told me that they would be sadder then a kicked puppy so I went with a makers mark on the rocks which was only a little watered down. Steven and Jess were not so lucky. Steven had ordered arguably the worst margarita I have ever had. It tasted like the Bartlett and James wine coolers I used to get my prom dates in high school. Steven sent it back. 10 dollar drinks should not be that horrible. Jess got a strawberry fizz martini that was actually okay and accurately named. It was very strawberry and very fizzy. The problem was the fresh strawberry. It was a little fuzzy and a little green. This drink was thus renamed the strawberry fuzz. Besides being horrible and weak the drinks got even better when the bill came. Ohh look! They were expensive! Surprise surprise! Eight dollar rails! Fantastic! My three cocktails and a beer came out to forty dollars. Now I am pissed and out forty bucks. Now the reason that this a two star bar, is the talent. I will say, that these kept housewives are looking damn good and that I saw a few women here that were far to attractive to be found in a Cleveland suburb. The scenery was the only good thing keeping me from walking out the door. Well that, and as previously mentioned I didn't have a car. My personal favorite the was the woman (term used loosely) who kept putting on and taking off her wedding ring based on who was coming and leaving the bar. Incase you were wondering, yes, we noticed and yes, we think you are incredibly classy. We will now be taking bets on your marriage status next time you are down on w.6th. Odds are 1:4 no wedding ring. If you see this, please message me. I am not above cooking a bet for financial gain. The other thing worth mentioning here is that the courtyard outside of Bar Louie has an ice statue of a brontosaurus. This statue also includes a saddle for mounting said brontosaurs and this novelty is good for approximately twelve minutes of entertainment which far more then most of things actually inside the bar. Bar Louie is in no way unique, good, or special. It is nameless and faceless in the crowd of corporate chain restaurants where six sigma technology and mass marketing is applied to slinging sub par deep fried food to the wanton masses. Don't go there. You are better then that.
(2)Sherita F.
Went here to pregame for my 21st birthday, will never go again. The waitress had on the shortest shorts which showed every bump, lump and wrinkle that she had. The food was mediocre: calamari was terrible, shrimp terrible, bacon and egg sandwich was okay. Their drinks was nothing special and over priced. Basically dont waste your time unless you have a gift card or something.
(2)Trent C.
What can be said about this Bar Louie that hasn't already been said. Very generic with really slow service. Drinks are a bit overpriced for the area. Odd crowd but mostly young professionals from the area. If you're looking for a bar in the area, keep on driving past Bar Louie.
(1)Maricar G.
Come for dollar burgers on Tuesdays and dollar beers on Wednesdays. For this deal it obviously gets crowded but the burgers aren't too shabby. Dollar beers actually are now up to $1.25 for select domestics but still a steal! Easy parking in legacy but take your chances findin parking if you go I the downtown location
(4)Kelly R.
I used to LOVE Bar Louie. My visit this past weekend was less than stellar. The menu has changed and the quality of the food has changed. My daughters and I visited this location because it was convenient. We were seated immediately in the back room, in the middle of a large party. We placed our order. My daughters ordered the quesadillas and I ordered the turkey burger. The food arrived within a decent window of time. My burger was a bit off, kind of rubbery and tasteless. I've had the turkey burger at Bar Louie before, and it was much better. The accompanying tots were just ok. Our server was just ok, as well. All in all, I probably won't visit this location again, anytime soon.
(2)Sharmeela S.
Great place to watch games. Had about five tvs. The best thing at bar louie is there 4-7pm weekday happy hour. I wish they offered a late night happy hour also. The drinks on regular menu as well as food is overpriced for the quality. The chicken nachos were stale. The fatheads bumble berry small was over 6$. So i'd probably only go here for happy hour.
(3)Samantha H.
It's just alright. Now the bavarian pretzel sticks - those were really amazing. Three different sauces to dip them in - a cheese, honey mustard and brown sugar cinnamon. The service was good. The drinks were alright. The philly cheesesteak I had was dry and not very flavorful. The prices are kind of steep. I wish I'd come during happy hour because I saw the flyer for it and they have some really good deals.
(3)Dave L.
This Bar Louie restaurant at Legacy Village shopping center is clean and well organized. The kitchen and wait staff were alway friendly, cheerful, attentive and accurate with the taking of our food and drink orders. What I had for dinner was really very tasty that agreed with me very well. Would not mind going here again. :)
(5)David O.
Great place to eat, drink and hang out with friends. There is always a game on and the Bartenders are very friendly and attentive. I am never disappointed when I walk through the door. Be warned Tuesdays can get pretty busy with $1 Burgers from 5pm to 7pm. So if your looking for a good night out, stop by Bar Louie. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Rick T.
It's amazing that this place is still in business. We went there because we wanted to watch the baseball game. We asked the server and bar tender twice to put it on. They left the 2 out of 3 tvs off at the bar and the one that was on was on Women's College Softball. They sat us in a booth with a giant hole in the seat. This kind of damage to a booth did not just happen, it must have been this way for months if not longer. I wonder if they will ever fix it. We had to move booths because the seat was so uncomfortable with a hole. Server was slow to get us drinks, burger was ordered medium and it came out well done. I would have sent it back but it was impossible to get the server's attention. Pretty sure the tatter tots are Ore Ida frozen tots. Tables are sticky, wobbly and gross. Probably not going back to this place again. I would have loved to speak with the manager, but he never came out. Oh Well... Lost customer.
(1)Sharmeela S.
Great place to watch games. Had about five tvs. The best thing at bar louie is there 4-7pm weekday happy hour. I wish they offered a late night happy hour also. The drinks on regular menu as well as food is overpriced for the quality. The chicken nachos were stale. The fatheads bumble berry small was over 6$. So i'd probably only go here for happy hour.
(3)Nancy K.
Went here recently for a happy hour. Much like other reviews state, this is an average bar/restaurant with average food and drink. I had the bruschetta to eat and it was a huge filling portion. It was OK. Nothing extraordinary to write about.
(3)Lin H.
Bar Louie is the type of place that I go to so often, but not really because I'm in love with the place. It's just a generally pleasing option for everybody when planning a Thursday night hangout session. I've had many different appetizers here, but don't have much to say other than they were edible. The mixed drinks are acceptable, but if I were you I'd opt to order from the beer list. Just because that way, you know you'll be getting your alcohol. Sometimes their drinks are weaksauce, especially during happy hour. Overall? Don't expect much, and bring good company if you're coming here.
(3)Scott S.
Well after going to Granite for horrible service we paid for drinks and went here instead. Service was much much better. The waitress messed up order and one meal was very late but she was extremely apologetic about it. Food was very good.
(4)Cami T.
I got a delivery through Delivermefood. Delivery was fine but what was delivered was disappointing. I got the Monaco salad which ended up bring a couple handfuls of lettuce, some sparse grilled chicken, a couple grape tomatoes and a few thin slices of apple. Sounds fine but for $13 I would have been much better off with a salad from Wendys. The salad was uninteresting, had much less chicken than is expected and the garlic bread that came with it was both mushy and stale. Not worth take-out!
(2)Shelah Y.
Servers very attentive we had party of 7 and Seri did well. The lemon drop martini is the best 5.25 @ happy hour but they don't fill the glass come on fill it up! Food good: blacken salmon sliders are great as is Chic Alfredo. Can't wait to go back! The hostess that was there last Fri at 5pm was useless and had little interest in doing her job.
(4)Murray R.
The rap on this place was always generic corporate dbag turdhole. Everyone told me so. With that name and being at both Crocker and Legacy, it had to be true right? But suspend disbelief. Pretend the name is Stokes Bistro or Barnaby or some other contrived bullshit Clevelandy name all the gentrified near west side taco stands have. Pretend it's not in the middle of a parking lot, but underneath a bridge that connects whiskey island to a half submerged ore freighter. Pretend the hostess has gauged ears and a beard. Now you wanna eat there right? We went at happy hour on a whim. Our destination was Beachwood Place, but the thought of being in a food court kind of freaks me out any more. Claddagh looked okay, but I felt like taking in the guaranteed shittiness of Louie. I like shitty. Too bad it was actually nicely decorated, moderately quiet, and not entirely overtly corporate. We got burgers. I had the Chicago stockyard. Cooked expertly with a nice side of frites and a Peruvian cocktail to wash it down. My dude enjoyed his Southwest burger and Angry Orchard(which I continued to pester him about for being the highest calorie cider in existence). I guess when you're not a raging alcoholic like myself, you can afford a few cider calories. Anyhow, the service was awesome, price was actually really good and I have no complaints. Although, as we finished our meal close to 7 pm, you could see the dbag contingent start to filter in. I guess y'all were right about that. So my advice? Go there for lunch or happy hour. But that probably applies to just about anywhere.
(4)Kristin R.
I always come here when I can't make up my mind or cheesecake factory is crowded and they never disappoint. Food comes out super fast and hot...salmon slider are good!
(5)Pat B.
Food was pretty bad. It was extremely over priced and frankly tasted like it came out of a plastic bag. We got the Fish n Chips and Cheese Steak. Service was ok.
(1)Dieter V.
The food was great the service was below bar. We grabbed a seat at the empty bar to catch a noon World Cup game. The game was subbed which didn't do much for our viewing experience. Since we were the only people there we thought we would get quick service, but it took 30 min for our food to arrive. To their credit the food was well prepared and fresh. I would come back for the eats if I could bare the experience.
(2)Noel C.
Bar Louie has Bell's Two Hearted Ale on Tap; 3.25 a pint during happy hour. They also feature $1 burgers ( regular size , not sliders) on Tuesdays. they attract a lot of people, for whatever reason, location, ambience, , staff ,etc but it's a cool enough place to be
(4)Stephen H.
Came in Sunday 6/22. Sat at bar. Took bartender seven minutes to even say a word to us. 7 MINUTES!! We order immediately afterwards. 20 minutes into being seated, there are 10 persons in the whole place and 4 visible front of house people. 1 bartender, 30 seats, 9 TV screens on, Indians Tigers game. 23 minutes later our food came. Was good but now were really pressed for time. May or may not be back.
(2)Lori R.
Unorganized staff. No smiles on any waitress . Drinks are way overpriced . HH prices are good, only if they put booze in the drinks. Won't be back
(2)Steve L.
Good place but food is inconsistent. One time I had a turkey burger and it was great, 2 weeks later I ordered the same thing but it was over salted and dry.
(3)Karen W.
So far, bar Louie is by far the bar with the best food. Every single item that I ordered I really liked, even the dollar burger I was very impressed with that huge delicious burger that you can load with all the topics you want. The service is always friendly and fast.
(4)Wesley T.
Pretty much just meh. Food was ok, nothing to write home about. Drinks were overpriced even for Legacy Village. The real reason I won't be back was the terrible service we had for dinner. We saw our waitress a total of 4 times, once to take our order, once to bring our food, once after I flagged her down for a water and finally to bring our bill. When she did bring the bill she didn't ask if we wanted dessert or another drink. It's a shame because we usually have a few after dinner drinks so her loss on the tip.
(2)Roy W.
Great place for a burger and a drink. The staff seems to be a little annoyed tonight. Ordered a pitcher of Hurricane and the server did not even pour the first round. She brought us dirty glasses also. Food was good though.
(3)Joseph S.
Overpriced drinks and food. I had to give to the ounce instructions to the bartender just to he a drinkable cocktail, for which I was charged extra, even though I didn't get extra booze. The burger I ordered came on a stale bun that was soaked with grease and the meat itself was full of "rubber bands and toenails" on top of being terribly undercooked( I ordered medium- it came out rare/raw) and the fries were cold and tasted like old grease. Their service industry discount is negligible at best and the service staff was rude, with exception of the one male bartender. Definitely not going back and will recommend you avoid as well.
(1)Christine G.
I decided to come out for dinner over the weekend, wasn't all that impressed. Yes, they had basketball and the Olympics on but that was about it. Drinks were overpriced and actually cost more than dinner for me. The bartender was fine, but my drink was weak on the alcohol front. They still had specials from the night before up on the board and happy hour deals up from during the week. Not entirely crowded at 7 pm on a weekend should say something to boot.
(2)Chocolate L.
This is such a great late night spot to go to eat and hangout ! The atmosphere is always fun .. The food is beyond delicious .. Staffs r nice n the atmosphere is really clean n warm! Their blt sandwich .. Burgers to appetizers are delicious n made fresh . When the chips come out at 12:00 at midnight n everything is warm n fresh ! I love this place !!!
(5)Lindsay H.
Consistently meh. The only noteworthy thing I've had here is the Fried Louie. Every time I've tried something else, I've been sorely disappointed. I've heard some of their other burgers are also decent. I had a salad once, and it was very wilty and old. The Mac and cheese was pretty dull/bland. I'm really not sure why I've been here so many times haha. I guess it's an easy place to go with a group, when the line at Cheesecake is too long
(3)Rebecca M.
I was not going to go to Bar Louie tonight because the reviews were not great but I am glad I went. They are under new management. The waitress was fantastic. She never let our drinks get empty. The food was awesome. I got the beer fish and chips. For an app we got the loaded tots. They were a little spicy but really good! Their tater tots are amazing!! We went at like 6:30ish. It was not terrible busy. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Aaron S.
The pros and cons of getting acquired by Sun Capital are clear: the consistency and menu improvements are a plus, the management definitely runs a tighter ship; but the drinks are much more measured, profit margins are monitored at the plate level. Not a bad thing because its how you run a restaurant - but it's not the Bar Louie it used to be.
(3)Ryan P.
I think the food and atmosphere is great. I have been there during the day and it is also great for a 3 year old. They always have friendly staff and cold beer. I recommend the veggie wrap. Healthy AND delicious. The beer is also reasonable.
(4)Dwayne L.
The service here is decent for a busy weekday and the food is great. We got tots with our meal and they're on point. Will look to come here on one dollar burger Tuesdays.
(4)Kimberly B.
We have one in our area and have yet to visit, but have heard great things. It was seat yourself, so we grabbed a high top at the bar. I got a cucumber gimlet and requested light on the simple syrup...he got a dirty martini, the unfortunate thing was maybe because I asked for lite syrup this made it a shallow pour. Regardless, it was good. Except the second round of both our drinks were about an inch shallower than the first, so I would have to say the biggest negative was inconsistent pouring. However the food was good and our waitress delightful so it was not a total loss. But were keeping in mind that maybe this is a better place for a few beers.
(3)Greg K.
One of the worst outings I've had in some time. I came with 4 of my friends, our food was brought out in 3 separate intervals, (mine was 10 mins before our other two friends, and the last two friends got theirs 20 mins after I had gotten mine), no napkins or silverware til we had to ask finally. Multiple mistakes on my friends tab (the waiter had to fix it THREE times) and our burgers were charred. Took us flagging down a different waiter to get our bill to leave after waiting another 20 mins with no service. I doubt I'll be back.
(1)Funglin W.
Even though Bar Louie is a chain, I'm really starting to fall in love with this place. Every once awhile, I just find myself wanting to come here for happy hours and to enjoy some drinks. First, it's a GREAT happy hour location. They have great happy hour menus and there's always room and TV to watch games. Second, the food is pretty delicious. The calamari isn't the best, but it's a great deal for the happy hour price. The one dish i would definitely recommend is the CHICKEN TUSCAN PASTA! The flavors are great and who would've known that bars could make great pasta? Either way, Bar Louie is a solid place to come for some chill nights with friends. The food isn't the best ever, but it's solid quality, solid price, and I always have a great time with friends here! Definitely stop by!
(4)Jeff B.
As far as chains go this place impressed! I had just been hanging at another fine chain at Legacy Village during some semi crappy weather and wanted to see some action. People that I share the same Tribal Affiliation say this is a fun place and that many female Tribal Associates frequent. That was not the case that particular evening. It was late, I was not going to meet my next future ex-girlfriend, and I was hungry. I had not eaten in about 10 hours, I was ready to smash down just about anything. Tip for Justin: From past chain experience do not order any thing that sounds healthy, not fried, burgers pink on the inside, does not have bacon, fajitas, anything Asian,and entrees that do not come with Alfredo sauce. Everything else you should be good! The barkeep was super attentive and put up with our neurotic asses. We decided to get the po-boy with shrimp and some fried spicy chicken sand. Got the fries along with Mac & Cheese as side dishes. The sandwiches were fantastic. Crispy and not greasy. I asked for extra hot sauce. The hot sauce was great, it was actually something other than Frank's Hot sauce and butter. It was spicy and tangy. The fries were hot , crispy and melted in my mouth. Hey if I am going to eat fried crap it had better fresh and it was. The mac & cheese came out cold, no worries, nothing a microwave could not handle! It was tasty as well. Oh yeah the rations were humongous. Enough food for a small Tribe! Great job Bar Louie!
(4)Lauren S.
Would give zero stars if possible. Service is extremely slow and unapologetic. The restaurant is not clean. I encountered vomit all over the ladies bathroom on a sunday afternoon, clearly from the night before that still had not been cleaned. There is just no excuse for that. Will never return here, absolutely disgusted.
(1)Francis L.
This was our first time visiting Bar Louie. Went with another couple. Saturday night from 5:30-7. Seated yourself. Plenty of tables available. Place was about 1/4 full. Very friendly and efficient waitress. Music was being heard from a band outside on the "green". Soccer was on several nice sized TV screens. We ordered a total of five mixed drinks and three appetizers. Drinks were very good. They definitely don't skimp on the alcohol in them. The "Ultimate Bloody Louie" was awesome. We also had the Crispy Calamari, Bavarian Pretzel Sticks and the Loaded Tots. Only complaint about the food, was that the Crispy Calamari only contained six small pieces. Not enough. The bill including tip was $121.00. We did have a good time and will visit again.
(4)Jennifer A.
I went here for my 22nd Birthday on the Saturday following my actual birthday. I went with my boyfriend, his two friends, my friend from a previous job, and my college theatre friends. We were seated quickly and began ordering right away. I had their spinach and artichoke dip, which is what I usually get if they offer it anywhere. :P It was delicious. I got something else which I can't remember what it was, and the cocktail that was pink with the pineapple slice in it. ( I had two and for the life of me can't remember what it was called. :() My boyfriend paid for food, I paid for my drinks, and the prices were pretty reasonable. :) Overall, not a bad place to eat and spend time with friends!
(4)Roxanne O.
I pretty much agree with everything that has been said about Bar Louie - poor service...poorer food quality...overpriced drinks...but at happy hour, I can get down with Bar Louie. What's not to love about a $5 martini...even if it takes you ages to flag down someone to get you one. Select apps are also half off during happy hour. I can't say that I can rave about any of them, but I'd rather pay half price for mediocre food than full price. My advice? Stick to the booze and only go during happy hour...then your wallet and your belly will leave happy.
(3)Matthew M.
$5.46 for a Labatt Blue, an insult to the working man. Louder than necessary. Generic pictures hung on walls, framed to resemble the anonymous inserts that come packaged in store bought frames as found in Target & Pat Catans. Is there not a good wholesome bar that is real in Lyndhurst? Is all hope lost? How have I survived 4 years living here? Was tonight an aberration? Have the last 4 years been an illusion? A fake conglomeration of made up events? People so fake, so materialistic, so destined for disappointment that I somehow, someway overlooked it for so long? Thank you for opening my eyes Bar Louie. It was long needed. So long. Cheers to the next chapter in this long, fucked up novel I call life.
(2)Carolyn C.
Bar Louie needs to stick to just serving drinks....I would never eat there again I ordered the Blackberry, Brie,and Orange Salad. Added chicken. The chicken was awful! And the server even made a point to say that the order was taking a little extra time, because they were grilling the chicken fresh! Liar! It was dry and completely devoid of any flavor. I would normally just send it back, but I really was starving and just ate around the chicken. The salad was not even close to being worth $13.
(1)Frank M.
$1.00 burger night, was great. but the burger was overcooked, burnt and a bit cold. Looked like they just made a whole bunch of burgers and i was the lucky one to get on that had been hanging around for awhile.
(3)Erin O.
If you're meeting up at Bar Louie for a drink, then this place will likely meet your needs. If you're planning to eat here, consider other options. Outside of the normal bar food, Bar Louie has a pretty extensive menu. The problem? Its executed poorly. Dry burgers, salads drenched in dressing, and flavorless tacos. This is not somewhere you'd want to take anyone to leave lasting impressions.
(2)Katie C.
I feel like Bar Louie is about as meh as you can get. Everything is good, but nothing special and the service wasn't the worst ever but definitely not good. We started with drinks on a not at all busy Friday night. They took forever to arrive, but we're good when they showed up (I got the Louie Cosmo because it's one of their specialties). We skipped appetizers and went right for entrees, which, like the drinks, took forever. I ordered the Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna. It was ok, but I've had this dish elsewhere and it was much better there. The tuna was a little over cooked as well. I feel like Bar Louie is just resting on the fact they they're located in Legacy Village and therefore people will come. My BF who was eating with me is of the opinion that they understaff just because they can, but who knows? If I were to come back I would sit at the bar and just get drinks and maybe an app, but I don't know that I'll make the decision to go back. I'd more just be tagging along somewhere. :-\
(3)Sean P.
This is a good chain restaurant that I have experiences in other states and this one is very similar. However this one is a little higher class than the one in Denver and is slightly larger. Still great happy hour special and good appetizers. The service was good and quick and even gave me an appetizer for free when it took a little longer than expected. Needless to say customer care like that never goes unnoticed in my eyes. Was a great experience.
(5)Anne-Mary J.
S'mores martini is delicious! We went for a light lunch and had chicken nachos and sliders. Very good and nice and quiet on a Sunday afternoon.
(4)Betsy S.
I've had very varying experiences at Bar Louie in Cleveland and in DC, so here goes. I had the first GREAT LAKES CHRISTMAS ALE of the year here, and it was perfecto. Rich, smooth, went down the throat like...butter. Buttah? Anyways, it was great. Our waiter was great, kept our waters filled, and didn't linger. I ordered the BBQ salad - you know, the one with corn, tomato, tortilla strips, etc. It was already $9, and chicken was an extra $4. Seriously? So I went veg. But it was disappointing. The lettuce mix was strange and felt very bagged, there was no cheese, no black beans, no real kick. I guess I was looking for something that didn't exist. Such is life. My mom and bro seemed satisfied with their burgers, tho. I'd come back. Just skip the salad.
(3)Rob P.
A friend and I visited Bar Louie on a Tuesday evening because I'd heard the "dollar burger" deal was worthwhile. The burger deal was pretty decent, and it's the reason I'm giving this place two stars instead of one. Let's start with the location. This is a bar in the middle of Legacy Village, the suburban monstrosity sometimes comically referred to as a 'lifestyle center'. I walked in the door at 6pm. The place just felt so completely suburban, corporate and generic. All the seats at the main bar were taken. I grabbed a seat at the secondary bar. My friend arrived five minutes later. The stools were about six inches too short and had no backs for me to hang my coat. My friend and I felt like children sitting at the 'adult table' for the first time. Our bartender was dressed about half-naked, with a short jean skirt and two-sizes too small tanktop. This in spite of the fact that it was the dead of winter, with 30 degree air and a half foot of snow piled up right outside the door. Don't be fooled. Skimpy outfits and stellar service do not go hand-in-hand. Nevertheless, the beers on tap are very run-of-the-mill. I asked what Great Lakes brews they had; the bartender said Dortmunder and Conway's Irish Ale. I ordered a Conway's. She brought me an Eliot Ness, which was actually what they had on tap. But not huge deal, I like Eliot Ness just fine. She then proceeded to botch my friend's drink order as well. There were TVs all over the bar, all tuned to the same station (ESPN). Some of the TVs were connected with HD, others were not; so half the TVs were five seconds delayed - a huge pet peeve of mine in bars with TVs. One great thing about Cleveland and Cleveland Heights is that there are so many great and unique bars. Amazingly, despite the complete lack of unique character, this still managed to be one of the more pretentious bars I've been to around Cleveland. I'm sorry, but corporate chain bars are just are not my style.
(2)K. H.
I lived in Columbus for a while and I used to go to the Bar Louie in Easton every so often. I was always VERY pleased when I would go there, so I was excited to go to the Bar Louie in Legacy Village. When I walked in, my first thought was, ohh, okay. This place is cool. Most of the people in there were young, attractive professionals. I was like, woo-whoo, nice spot. Good find. So we go in the back (because I like to chat a lot when I go out to eat) and we order. My friend orders a Blue Moon... they were out. He then orders another beer. The waiter comes back, says they don't have that beer, either. My friend is then like, okay, what beers DO you have? And then he picks one of those. So then we order. He orders buffalo wings and I order a blackberry something brie salad. I forget what the name was exactly. But it was supposed to have some fruit and some brie in it. I also ordered a side of mac & cheese. (What can I say... I was in the mood for comfort food!) The waiter leaves, then comes back to say they don't have any mac & cheese, either. At this point we are all laughing. The waiter was really cool. I liked him. He was really apologetic. The manager came over and was like, well, we got hit bad this weekend and we're due to get a shipment in tomorrow. But he didn't seem to really care all that much. I dunno, I was kind of over it by that point. We got our food. My salad was super small -- it looked like a side salad. There were four blackberries, three small pieces of brie, three little squares of fruit. The lettuce was wilted, there was barely any dressing on it. It was pretty tasteless. We had shared two appetizers as well -- sliders and spinach artichoke dip. The dip was really good. We ate most of that. The majority of the sliders came home with me and my dog ate most of them. They were meh... I've honestly had better sliders from the frozen food section of the grocery store. The buffalo wings were quite good. I tried a couple. I would get those again. I forgot to mention -- I got a strawberry fizz. It was quite potent. As in, it seemed like there was a lot of alcohol in it. Surprisingly so. The taste was all right I guess. Not great. Overall, I was unimpressed. With all the great restaurants around Legacy Village, there probably won't be any need for me to come back here. Then again, maybe if I came when the kitchen was stocked, it would've been a different experience. But as I'm reading the other reviews on here, it seems unlikely. Service was great, atmosphere was great, drink and food options and execution were not. If this place had better food and drink, I would've given it a 4 or maybe even a 5. But overall the experience was dismally disappointing. If I go back I will try other stuff on the menu and tweak this review if necessary.
(2)Alex H.
On a Business trip and arrived late. only place that was open and liveley Thursday night. Large beer and wine selection and great burgers and appetizers.
(4)Rachel B.
Great happy hour spot!
(3)Laura P.
The bar area was packed on a friday evening and I met a group of about 12 girls for a bday celebration. The waitress was sooooo slow and never checked on us and messed up our drink order repeatedly. We would have to actually go and look for her when we needed something. We ordered about 7 apps for the table and although they were good, it did not make up for the lackluster service. If your in for drinks and people watching then its ok but wouldn`t go out of my way to come here again.
(2)Justin L.
Proximity to home is this place's only real redeeming quality. And, it's at Legacy Village which keeps the clientele decent. I've been here too many times because it's close to home and close to work and unfortunately, I know quite a few people whose faces light up when you say "Bar Louie." But the food is really quite bad and the beers overpriced. This is not the type of place where I would order a cocktail. Under any circumstances. I did once, and gagged it down... never again. I forgot... there is one other redeeming quality. Tots. The day after our company's Christmas party, our department admin took mercy on my soul and ordered me the loaded tots as an add-on to another order for a working lunch. They were covered in bacon, scallions, and either sport peppers or baby jalapenos, and came with a to-go bowl of chili con queso. They were not very crispy (how could tots be good 25 minutes out of the fryer?) but they tasted alright and more important, they cured my hangover. When Bar Louie is delivered to my office as a cure for previous night's excesses, it is 4 stars. When I am forced into the establishment and to drink overpriced beer, it is 1 star. That is a 2.5 average, and since most of their business comes from the actual restaurant, I'm rounding down. Sorry Bar Louie. It's OK... so many people love you. You'll be fine.
(2)Melissa A.
Very much deserving of the "Meh. I've experienced better." rating. I went this past weekend for drinks with my girlfriends and the service what somewhat of a clusterfuck. We had two different servers because my friends were sitting indoors while they waited for an outdoor table to open up and after the moved I suppose their server didn't want to surrender their tip and transfer the ticket. This made for some awkwardness and unnecessary annoyance when my friends had to flag down, wait for (they took their time), and pay two different servers. As a former server and cocktail waitress, it all seemed counter productive. My $5 Dortmunder was fine, but how can you mess that up?
(2)Lindsey W.
The meatball al forno and chicken gumbo soup were great. For main course we had fish and chips, voodoo chicken which was incredible. This is our second visit and we will be back.
(5)Evan G.
I love Bar Louie. But golly, this place is inadequate to the max. A caveat: living in New Orleans and reveling in that unique bar and social scene will spoil anyone and make any other bar scene seem inadequate and blasé. But Cleveland has some unique, independent hot spots that can compete with the any major market scene. Bar Louie, a regional/semi-national chain, is not one of those mirthful hot pockets. The actual bar is accommodating, spacious. The service is solid. But the drinks are not good, and to make matters worse, Sweet Lou (as I affectionately call it -- you should, too) charges NYC prices for these drinks. That's a no-no. (The NYC parallels stop at the drink pricing.) The food is really uninspiring. The only redeeming factor? $1 Burger/Chicken Sandwich Tuesdays. And boy, is this a redeeming factor: one that keeps luring me back in. If I had happened to be punching this review into my iPhone on a late Tuesday evening, I'd no doubt give Sweet Lou a five star review. (It would be difficult as hell read that review, too.) Grade: C -- Alas, two stars it is. Despite being kind of horrible, I truly do love Sweet Lou, and I keep coming back. (There's definitely some sort of Freudian thing going on there....)
(2)Chris L.
Listen, I can understand the hatred. It's a chain bar in a yuppie mall that's filled with chain stores and chain restaurants. But I must dissent, if only for one reason... HAPPY HOUR! They serve $5 Chopin dirty martinis for happy hour. (There's a bunch of other martini and beer specials, but this is the only one I get excited about.) They also have half priced appetizers during happy hour, but I've yet to eat anything here that I was actually impressed with. I don't even really recommend their $5 burger special on Mondays. But, you can have a decently priced snack while you sip on your incredible bargain martini and watch all the yuppies. I'd hit it. (Actually, I did, and I will again.)
(4)Stefanie F.
Bar Louie is your typical, sterile, generic chain restaurant / bar. Definitely something you'd expect to find in a "lifestyle center" where every restaurant is only slightly different than the others. It has no ambiance and is decorated like you would expect it to be with black and white photos that are probably hanging in every other Bar Louie you'd visit. I'm giving 3 stars because the service was alright and the appetizers were good. Our server was cool and made fun of me for saying I didn't want another beer and then brought me one anyway. I wasn't upset - I really wanted another one but I was trying not to get sloshed - and hey, I wasn't paying so.... SURE more beer! Their margaritas are exactly how everyone else has described them. Terrible. Beer list sucks, as you'd expect. I can't imagine how uncool this place must be on Friday and Saturday nights. I'm guessing it would be full of white hats with "COCKS" printed on them and really bad tribal arm bands. So yeah, go on a weeknight and leave before 8pm and you'll probably be fine.
(3)Ben H.
My wife & I recently moved in an apartment down the street, and after a long day of unpacking & setting up the house, what better to do than walk and get a beer or two. Next to Bar Louie was a cheesecake factory & another Irish bar - I don't know which was better describes the epitome of a chain. The wait staff treated me like they were doing me a favor by serving me a beer,the man sitting next to me continued to stare and me & my wife & listen to our conversations & they charged me for more beers than I had. The only saving grace was that the deals were good: Dos-x were only $3 a pop & the chicken nachos were only $5. The problem with $5 nachos is that they are nasty - liquid cheese & soggy chips. If you're in the neighborhood & can walk there, check it out. If you have to make a trip of it, you'll be quite dissapointed.
(2)Dominic V.
The host was miserable; the waitress was unpleasant. If i wasn't with great company, I would have left right away. The food and drink were good, but the portions were small and the overall quality was not high enough to justify the cost. My advice is to spend your money elsewhere.
(2)Patrick W.
Awful service. Almost every time. Most recently - 45 minutes after we ordered we got our appetizer. The wrong one. 30 minutes after that - the entrees. One was wrong. Saw the waiter 3 times in 90 minutes. Gross negligence. Food is ok. Not awful, but not great. Decent selection of beers.
(2)Keith Charles F.
I will start off saying I hated the idea of this place before I even stepped inside the door. The entire idea of leaving my hood to go to a suburban wanna-a-be hot spot is a repulsive thought to me. But I need to keep exploring the CLE, and I have some friends on the eastside that I adore. Also I was told I would not have to drive, and these magical words put the decision over the edge. Bar Louie is a pub in the middle of a high end outdoor mall. So, you can pretty much paint the rest of the picture from there. The entire place has a trite Applebee's feel and you can see the slow death occurring in the eyes of the staff. I kept wondering what the bar's policy on flair was, and if our waiter was up to snuff or not. The drinks? Well they were pretty much an atrocity. My gut told me that they would be sadder then a kicked puppy so I went with a makers mark on the rocks which was only a little watered down. Steven and Jess were not so lucky. Steven had ordered arguably the worst margarita I have ever had. It tasted like the Bartlett and James wine coolers I used to get my prom dates in high school. Steven sent it back. 10 dollar drinks should not be that horrible. Jess got a strawberry fizz martini that was actually okay and accurately named. It was very strawberry and very fizzy. The problem was the fresh strawberry. It was a little fuzzy and a little green. This drink was thus renamed the strawberry fuzz. Besides being horrible and weak the drinks got even better when the bill came. Ohh look! They were expensive! Surprise surprise! Eight dollar rails! Fantastic! My three cocktails and a beer came out to forty dollars. Now I am pissed and out forty bucks. Now the reason that this a two star bar, is the talent. I will say, that these kept housewives are looking damn good and that I saw a few women here that were far to attractive to be found in a Cleveland suburb. The scenery was the only good thing keeping me from walking out the door. Well that, and as previously mentioned I didn't have a car. My personal favorite the was the woman (term used loosely) who kept putting on and taking off her wedding ring based on who was coming and leaving the bar. Incase you were wondering, yes, we noticed and yes, we think you are incredibly classy. We will now be taking bets on your marriage status next time you are down on w.6th. Odds are 1:4 no wedding ring. If you see this, please message me. I am not above cooking a bet for financial gain. The other thing worth mentioning here is that the courtyard outside of Bar Louie has an ice statue of a brontosaurus. This statue also includes a saddle for mounting said brontosaurs and this novelty is good for approximately twelve minutes of entertainment which far more then most of things actually inside the bar. Bar Louie is in no way unique, good, or special. It is nameless and faceless in the crowd of corporate chain restaurants where six sigma technology and mass marketing is applied to slinging sub par deep fried food to the wanton masses. Don't go there. You are better then that.
(2)Sherita F.
Went here to pregame for my 21st birthday, will never go again. The waitress had on the shortest shorts which showed every bump, lump and wrinkle that she had. The food was mediocre: calamari was terrible, shrimp terrible, bacon and egg sandwich was okay. Their drinks was nothing special and over priced. Basically dont waste your time unless you have a gift card or something.
(2)Rick T.
It's amazing that this place is still in business. We went there because we wanted to watch the baseball game. We asked the server and bar tender twice to put it on. They left the 2 out of 3 tvs off at the bar and the one that was on was on Women's College Softball. They sat us in a booth with a giant hole in the seat. This kind of damage to a booth did not just happen, it must have been this way for months if not longer. I wonder if they will ever fix it. We had to move booths because the seat was so uncomfortable with a hole. Server was slow to get us drinks, burger was ordered medium and it came out well done. I would have sent it back but it was impossible to get the server's attention. Pretty sure the tatter tots are Ore Ida frozen tots. Tables are sticky, wobbly and gross. Probably not going back to this place again. I would have loved to speak with the manager, but he never came out. Oh Well... Lost customer.
(1)Latrice F.
I enjoy going on Tuesday's for dollar burger night. I also like to go during happy hour. I think the food is over priced so I'd rather go during those times. I love the smores martini. The service is OK and depends on the day and time you go.
(3)Brendan B.
Classy atmosphere and a robust menu of good beer and tavern treats. The bartender was great and we ordered a few beers along with some avocado wedges. Great experience for a reasonable price.
(4)Nancy K.
Went here recently for a happy hour. Much like other reviews state, this is an average bar/restaurant with average food and drink. I had the bruschetta to eat and it was a huge filling portion. It was OK. Nothing extraordinary to write about.
(3)Lin H.
Bar Louie is the type of place that I go to so often, but not really because I'm in love with the place. It's just a generally pleasing option for everybody when planning a Thursday night hangout session. I've had many different appetizers here, but don't have much to say other than they were edible. The mixed drinks are acceptable, but if I were you I'd opt to order from the beer list. Just because that way, you know you'll be getting your alcohol. Sometimes their drinks are weaksauce, especially during happy hour. Overall? Don't expect much, and bring good company if you're coming here.
(3)Scott S.
Well after going to Granite for horrible service we paid for drinks and went here instead. Service was much much better. The waitress messed up order and one meal was very late but she was extremely apologetic about it. Food was very good.
(4)Cami T.
I got a delivery through Delivermefood. Delivery was fine but what was delivered was disappointing. I got the Monaco salad which ended up bring a couple handfuls of lettuce, some sparse grilled chicken, a couple grape tomatoes and a few thin slices of apple. Sounds fine but for $13 I would have been much better off with a salad from Wendys. The salad was uninteresting, had much less chicken than is expected and the garlic bread that came with it was both mushy and stale. Not worth take-out!
(2)Shelah Y.
Servers very attentive we had party of 7 and Seri did well. The lemon drop martini is the best 5.25 @ happy hour but they don't fill the glass come on fill it up! Food good: blacken salmon sliders are great as is Chic Alfredo. Can't wait to go back! The hostess that was there last Fri at 5pm was useless and had little interest in doing her job.
(4)Maricar G.
Come for dollar burgers on Tuesdays and dollar beers on Wednesdays. For this deal it obviously gets crowded but the burgers aren't too shabby. Dollar beers actually are now up to $1.25 for select domestics but still a steal! Easy parking in legacy but take your chances findin parking if you go I the downtown location
(4)Hamid E.
Simple! I won't go back again. Unorganized!! You seat yourself and everyone will ask you over and over if you have been served! You want to know why? Because it took over an hour to get anything on our table. And it was not even busy on a Saturday afternoon. The food was just ok. So unless you are starving pick another place. Well! Pick another place even if you are starving too as you will end up in a hypoglycemic coma before you get any food if you really are starving!!!!!
(2)Anita A.
All I can say is salmon sliders and the berry mojito with double mint. Heaven on earth!! The chicken nachos are awesome and HUGE!!! Now one of my new fave spots in Nashville and a REALLY fun atmosphere! ! They would be the reason I go to the gulch and the valet parking is GREAT!!
(5)Latrice F.
I enjoy going on Tuesday's for dollar burger night. I also like to go during happy hour. I think the food is over priced so I'd rather go during those times. I love the smores martini. The service is OK and depends on the day and time you go.
(3)Brendan B.
Classy atmosphere and a robust menu of good beer and tavern treats. The bartender was great and we ordered a few beers along with some avocado wedges. Great experience for a reasonable price.
(4)N L.
Solid service. Personable bartenders. However, once the significant other complains about the bathrooms...it's over.
(2)Kiki E.
I went to Bar Louie last Friday after work for their happy hour. I think 1/2 price small plates (appetizers) and $4 wine & $5 martinis were great deals. I was meeting with my friend who has been unemployed for a few months now and I wanted to treat her...and their happy hour pricing would definitely help me treat her without going broke. We had a couple of martinis, and wine. I had a hummus, tabbouleh, and tzatziki, and cheeseburger sliders (I couldn't decide whether to get this or Mini Kobe Hot Dog but my waiter recommended it). My friend had a shrimp quesadilla. Let me tell you, the food itself was good, I mean they were not great, but they were good. BUT, I had a huge issue that I ended up giving 2 stars..... There was a bunch of fruits flies just flying over our food and drinks... ewww..... I know they are not harmful, just annoying. But they just grossed me out... Fruits flies in December? In Cleveland? I didn't know the fruits flies are okay with a cold weather.
(2)Jeff D.
The atmosphere is great at this location, menu is good for snacking, and going out, but the service is bad. On three different occasions I have had bad service from the bar staff they acted as if they were annoyed, agitated and took too long to recognize me for service. Example: After finally being recognized for my order I ordered a Maker's Manhattan..."we are out of makers" very short. So I asked for Wild Turkey..."we don't carry Wild Turkey"...So I asked what do you have her response was..."we have a long list". Excuse me I am the customer suggest and do not be so short. She finally found a drink and brought it to me with no square napkin beneath it as if she was totally bothered. This same type of service repeated on 2 other occasions I just said forget it I will not be there for a while, maybe never.
(2)Matt S.
Awesome service! Bar tenders "Jen and Kristen" were great! Oh, by the way, the chicken sandwich was delicious!
(5)Faux H.
Disappointing! My salad was supposed to have avocado and garbanzo beans but had neither. My companion ordered a medium rare burger but it came medium well. When you order a gin martini you SHOULD be able to taste the gin. It's kind of the point. Instead I got a lecture about how you're never supposed to be able to taste the alcohol in cocktails. All in all, a very bad experience. Avoid!
(1)Trent C.
What can be said about this Bar Louie that hasn't already been said. Very generic with really slow service. Drinks are a bit overpriced for the area. Odd crowd but mostly young professionals from the area. If you're looking for a bar in the area, keep on driving past Bar Louie.
(1)Karen W.
So far, bar Louie is by far the bar with the best food. Every single item that I ordered I really liked, even the dollar burger I was very impressed with that huge delicious burger that you can load with all the topics you want. The service is always friendly and fast.
(4)Wesley T.
Pretty much just meh. Food was ok, nothing to write home about. Drinks were overpriced even for Legacy Village. The real reason I won't be back was the terrible service we had for dinner. We saw our waitress a total of 4 times, once to take our order, once to bring our food, once after I flagged her down for a water and finally to bring our bill. When she did bring the bill she didn't ask if we wanted dessert or another drink. It's a shame because we usually have a few after dinner drinks so her loss on the tip.
(2)David O.
Great place to eat, drink and hang out with friends. There is always a game on and the Bartenders are very friendly and attentive. I am never disappointed when I walk through the door. Be warned Tuesdays can get pretty busy with $1 Burgers from 5pm to 7pm. So if your looking for a good night out, stop by Bar Louie. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Murray R.
The rap on this place was always generic corporate dbag turdhole. Everyone told me so. With that name and being at both Crocker and Legacy, it had to be true right? But suspend disbelief. Pretend the name is Stokes Bistro or Barnaby or some other contrived bullshit Clevelandy name all the gentrified near west side taco stands have. Pretend it's not in the middle of a parking lot, but underneath a bridge that connects whiskey island to a half submerged ore freighter. Pretend the hostess has gauged ears and a beard. Now you wanna eat there right? We went at happy hour on a whim. Our destination was Beachwood Place, but the thought of being in a food court kind of freaks me out any more. Claddagh looked okay, but I felt like taking in the guaranteed shittiness of Louie. I like shitty. Too bad it was actually nicely decorated, moderately quiet, and not entirely overtly corporate. We got burgers. I had the Chicago stockyard. Cooked expertly with a nice side of frites and a Peruvian cocktail to wash it down. My dude enjoyed his Southwest burger and Angry Orchard(which I continued to pester him about for being the highest calorie cider in existence). I guess when you're not a raging alcoholic like myself, you can afford a few cider calories. Anyhow, the service was awesome, price was actually really good and I have no complaints. Although, as we finished our meal close to 7 pm, you could see the dbag contingent start to filter in. I guess y'all were right about that. So my advice? Go there for lunch or happy hour. But that probably applies to just about anywhere.
(4)Kristin R.
I always come here when I can't make up my mind or cheesecake factory is crowded and they never disappoint. Food comes out super fast and hot...salmon slider are good!
(5)Pat B.
Food was pretty bad. It was extremely over priced and frankly tasted like it came out of a plastic bag. We got the Fish n Chips and Cheese Steak. Service was ok.
(1)Dieter V.
The food was great the service was below bar. We grabbed a seat at the empty bar to catch a noon World Cup game. The game was subbed which didn't do much for our viewing experience. Since we were the only people there we thought we would get quick service, but it took 30 min for our food to arrive. To their credit the food was well prepared and fresh. I would come back for the eats if I could bare the experience.
(2)Noel C.
Bar Louie has Bell's Two Hearted Ale on Tap; 3.25 a pint during happy hour. They also feature $1 burgers ( regular size , not sliders) on Tuesdays. they attract a lot of people, for whatever reason, location, ambience, , staff ,etc but it's a cool enough place to be
(4)Stephen H.
Came in Sunday 6/22. Sat at bar. Took bartender seven minutes to even say a word to us. 7 MINUTES!! We order immediately afterwards. 20 minutes into being seated, there are 10 persons in the whole place and 4 visible front of house people. 1 bartender, 30 seats, 9 TV screens on, Indians Tigers game. 23 minutes later our food came. Was good but now were really pressed for time. May or may not be back.
(2)Kelly R.
I used to LOVE Bar Louie. My visit this past weekend was less than stellar. The menu has changed and the quality of the food has changed. My daughters and I visited this location because it was convenient. We were seated immediately in the back room, in the middle of a large party. We placed our order. My daughters ordered the quesadillas and I ordered the turkey burger. The food arrived within a decent window of time. My burger was a bit off, kind of rubbery and tasteless. I've had the turkey burger at Bar Louie before, and it was much better. The accompanying tots were just ok. Our server was just ok, as well. All in all, I probably won't visit this location again, anytime soon.
(2)Samantha H.
It's just alright. Now the bavarian pretzel sticks - those were really amazing. Three different sauces to dip them in - a cheese, honey mustard and brown sugar cinnamon. The service was good. The drinks were alright. The philly cheesesteak I had was dry and not very flavorful. The prices are kind of steep. I wish I'd come during happy hour because I saw the flyer for it and they have some really good deals.
(3)Roy W.
Great place for a burger and a drink. The staff seems to be a little annoyed tonight. Ordered a pitcher of Hurricane and the server did not even pour the first round. She brought us dirty glasses also. Food was good though.
(3)Rebecca M.
I was not going to go to Bar Louie tonight because the reviews were not great but I am glad I went. They are under new management. The waitress was fantastic. She never let our drinks get empty. The food was awesome. I got the beer fish and chips. For an app we got the loaded tots. They were a little spicy but really good! Their tater tots are amazing!! We went at like 6:30ish. It was not terrible busy. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Aaron S.
The pros and cons of getting acquired by Sun Capital are clear: the consistency and menu improvements are a plus, the management definitely runs a tighter ship; but the drinks are much more measured, profit margins are monitored at the plate level. Not a bad thing because its how you run a restaurant - but it's not the Bar Louie it used to be.
(3)Ryan P.
I think the food and atmosphere is great. I have been there during the day and it is also great for a 3 year old. They always have friendly staff and cold beer. I recommend the veggie wrap. Healthy AND delicious. The beer is also reasonable.
(4)Dwayne L.
The service here is decent for a busy weekday and the food is great. We got tots with our meal and they're on point. Will look to come here on one dollar burger Tuesdays.
(4)Kimberly B.
We have one in our area and have yet to visit, but have heard great things. It was seat yourself, so we grabbed a high top at the bar. I got a cucumber gimlet and requested light on the simple syrup...he got a dirty martini, the unfortunate thing was maybe because I asked for lite syrup this made it a shallow pour. Regardless, it was good. Except the second round of both our drinks were about an inch shallower than the first, so I would have to say the biggest negative was inconsistent pouring. However the food was good and our waitress delightful so it was not a total loss. But were keeping in mind that maybe this is a better place for a few beers.
(3)Funglin W.
Even though Bar Louie is a chain, I'm really starting to fall in love with this place. Every once awhile, I just find myself wanting to come here for happy hours and to enjoy some drinks. First, it's a GREAT happy hour location. They have great happy hour menus and there's always room and TV to watch games. Second, the food is pretty delicious. The calamari isn't the best, but it's a great deal for the happy hour price. The one dish i would definitely recommend is the CHICKEN TUSCAN PASTA! The flavors are great and who would've known that bars could make great pasta? Either way, Bar Louie is a solid place to come for some chill nights with friends. The food isn't the best ever, but it's solid quality, solid price, and I always have a great time with friends here! Definitely stop by!
(4)Dave L.
This Bar Louie restaurant at Legacy Village shopping center is clean and well organized. The kitchen and wait staff were alway friendly, cheerful, attentive and accurate with the taking of our food and drink orders. What I had for dinner was really very tasty that agreed with me very well. Would not mind going here again. :)
(5)Lori R.
Unorganized staff. No smiles on any waitress . Drinks are way overpriced . HH prices are good, only if they put booze in the drinks. Won't be back
(2)Steve L.
Good place but food is inconsistent. One time I had a turkey burger and it was great, 2 weeks later I ordered the same thing but it was over salted and dry.
(3)K. H.
I lived in Columbus for a while and I used to go to the Bar Louie in Easton every so often. I was always VERY pleased when I would go there, so I was excited to go to the Bar Louie in Legacy Village. When I walked in, my first thought was, ohh, okay. This place is cool. Most of the people in there were young, attractive professionals. I was like, woo-whoo, nice spot. Good find. So we go in the back (because I like to chat a lot when I go out to eat) and we order. My friend orders a Blue Moon... they were out. He then orders another beer. The waiter comes back, says they don't have that beer, either. My friend is then like, okay, what beers DO you have? And then he picks one of those. So then we order. He orders buffalo wings and I order a blackberry something brie salad. I forget what the name was exactly. But it was supposed to have some fruit and some brie in it. I also ordered a side of mac & cheese. (What can I say... I was in the mood for comfort food!) The waiter leaves, then comes back to say they don't have any mac & cheese, either. At this point we are all laughing. The waiter was really cool. I liked him. He was really apologetic. The manager came over and was like, well, we got hit bad this weekend and we're due to get a shipment in tomorrow. But he didn't seem to really care all that much. I dunno, I was kind of over it by that point. We got our food. My salad was super small -- it looked like a side salad. There were four blackberries, three small pieces of brie, three little squares of fruit. The lettuce was wilted, there was barely any dressing on it. It was pretty tasteless. We had shared two appetizers as well -- sliders and spinach artichoke dip. The dip was really good. We ate most of that. The majority of the sliders came home with me and my dog ate most of them. They were meh... I've honestly had better sliders from the frozen food section of the grocery store. The buffalo wings were quite good. I tried a couple. I would get those again. I forgot to mention -- I got a strawberry fizz. It was quite potent. As in, it seemed like there was a lot of alcohol in it. Surprisingly so. The taste was all right I guess. Not great. Overall, I was unimpressed. With all the great restaurants around Legacy Village, there probably won't be any need for me to come back here. Then again, maybe if I came when the kitchen was stocked, it would've been a different experience. But as I'm reading the other reviews on here, it seems unlikely. Service was great, atmosphere was great, drink and food options and execution were not. If this place had better food and drink, I would've given it a 4 or maybe even a 5. But overall the experience was dismally disappointing. If I go back I will try other stuff on the menu and tweak this review if necessary.
(2)Alex H.
On a Business trip and arrived late. only place that was open and liveley Thursday night. Large beer and wine selection and great burgers and appetizers.
(4)Rachel B.
Great happy hour spot!
(3)Laura P.
The bar area was packed on a friday evening and I met a group of about 12 girls for a bday celebration. The waitress was sooooo slow and never checked on us and messed up our drink order repeatedly. We would have to actually go and look for her when we needed something. We ordered about 7 apps for the table and although they were good, it did not make up for the lackluster service. If your in for drinks and people watching then its ok but wouldn`t go out of my way to come here again.
(2)Kiki E.
I went to Bar Louie last Friday after work for their happy hour. I think 1/2 price small plates (appetizers) and $4 wine & $5 martinis were great deals. I was meeting with my friend who has been unemployed for a few months now and I wanted to treat her...and their happy hour pricing would definitely help me treat her without going broke. We had a couple of martinis, and wine. I had a hummus, tabbouleh, and tzatziki, and cheeseburger sliders (I couldn't decide whether to get this or Mini Kobe Hot Dog but my waiter recommended it). My friend had a shrimp quesadilla. Let me tell you, the food itself was good, I mean they were not great, but they were good. BUT, I had a huge issue that I ended up giving 2 stars..... There was a bunch of fruits flies just flying over our food and drinks... ewww..... I know they are not harmful, just annoying. But they just grossed me out... Fruits flies in December? In Cleveland? I didn't know the fruits flies are okay with a cold weather.
(2)Jeff D.
The atmosphere is great at this location, menu is good for snacking, and going out, but the service is bad. On three different occasions I have had bad service from the bar staff they acted as if they were annoyed, agitated and took too long to recognize me for service. Example: After finally being recognized for my order I ordered a Maker's Manhattan..."we are out of makers" very short. So I asked for Wild Turkey..."we don't carry Wild Turkey"...So I asked what do you have her response was..."we have a long list". Excuse me I am the customer suggest and do not be so short. She finally found a drink and brought it to me with no square napkin beneath it as if she was totally bothered. This same type of service repeated on 2 other occasions I just said forget it I will not be there for a while, maybe never.
(2)Matt S.
Awesome service! Bar tenders "Jen and Kristen" were great! Oh, by the way, the chicken sandwich was delicious!
(5)Joseph S.
Overpriced drinks and food. I had to give to the ounce instructions to the bartender just to he a drinkable cocktail, for which I was charged extra, even though I didn't get extra booze. The burger I ordered came on a stale bun that was soaked with grease and the meat itself was full of "rubber bands and toenails" on top of being terribly undercooked( I ordered medium- it came out rare/raw) and the fries were cold and tasted like old grease. Their service industry discount is negligible at best and the service staff was rude, with exception of the one male bartender. Definitely not going back and will recommend you avoid as well.
(1)Christine G.
I decided to come out for dinner over the weekend, wasn't all that impressed. Yes, they had basketball and the Olympics on but that was about it. Drinks were overpriced and actually cost more than dinner for me. The bartender was fine, but my drink was weak on the alcohol front. They still had specials from the night before up on the board and happy hour deals up from during the week. Not entirely crowded at 7 pm on a weekend should say something to boot.
(2)Chocolate L.
This is such a great late night spot to go to eat and hangout ! The atmosphere is always fun .. The food is beyond delicious .. Staffs r nice n the atmosphere is really clean n warm! Their blt sandwich .. Burgers to appetizers are delicious n made fresh . When the chips come out at 12:00 at midnight n everything is warm n fresh ! I love this place !!!
(5)Lindsay H.
Consistently meh. The only noteworthy thing I've had here is the Fried Louie. Every time I've tried something else, I've been sorely disappointed. I've heard some of their other burgers are also decent. I had a salad once, and it was very wilty and old. The Mac and cheese was pretty dull/bland. I'm really not sure why I've been here so many times haha. I guess it's an easy place to go with a group, when the line at Cheesecake is too long
(3)Frank M.
$1.00 burger night, was great. but the burger was overcooked, burnt and a bit cold. Looked like they just made a whole bunch of burgers and i was the lucky one to get on that had been hanging around for awhile.
(3)Erin O.
If you're meeting up at Bar Louie for a drink, then this place will likely meet your needs. If you're planning to eat here, consider other options. Outside of the normal bar food, Bar Louie has a pretty extensive menu. The problem? Its executed poorly. Dry burgers, salads drenched in dressing, and flavorless tacos. This is not somewhere you'd want to take anyone to leave lasting impressions.
(2)Anne-Mary J.
S'mores martini is delicious! We went for a light lunch and had chicken nachos and sliders. Very good and nice and quiet on a Sunday afternoon.
(4)Katie C.
I feel like Bar Louie is about as meh as you can get. Everything is good, but nothing special and the service wasn't the worst ever but definitely not good. We started with drinks on a not at all busy Friday night. They took forever to arrive, but we're good when they showed up (I got the Louie Cosmo because it's one of their specialties). We skipped appetizers and went right for entrees, which, like the drinks, took forever. I ordered the Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna. It was ok, but I've had this dish elsewhere and it was much better there. The tuna was a little over cooked as well. I feel like Bar Louie is just resting on the fact they they're located in Legacy Village and therefore people will come. My BF who was eating with me is of the opinion that they understaff just because they can, but who knows? If I were to come back I would sit at the bar and just get drinks and maybe an app, but I don't know that I'll make the decision to go back. I'd more just be tagging along somewhere. :-\
(3)Sean P.
This is a good chain restaurant that I have experiences in other states and this one is very similar. However this one is a little higher class than the one in Denver and is slightly larger. Still great happy hour special and good appetizers. The service was good and quick and even gave me an appetizer for free when it took a little longer than expected. Needless to say customer care like that never goes unnoticed in my eyes. Was a great experience.
(5)Greg K.
One of the worst outings I've had in some time. I came with 4 of my friends, our food was brought out in 3 separate intervals, (mine was 10 mins before our other two friends, and the last two friends got theirs 20 mins after I had gotten mine), no napkins or silverware til we had to ask finally. Multiple mistakes on my friends tab (the waiter had to fix it THREE times) and our burgers were charred. Took us flagging down a different waiter to get our bill to leave after waiting another 20 mins with no service. I doubt I'll be back.
(1)Jeff B.
As far as chains go this place impressed! I had just been hanging at another fine chain at Legacy Village during some semi crappy weather and wanted to see some action. People that I share the same Tribal Affiliation say this is a fun place and that many female Tribal Associates frequent. That was not the case that particular evening. It was late, I was not going to meet my next future ex-girlfriend, and I was hungry. I had not eaten in about 10 hours, I was ready to smash down just about anything. Tip for Justin: From past chain experience do not order any thing that sounds healthy, not fried, burgers pink on the inside, does not have bacon, fajitas, anything Asian,and entrees that do not come with Alfredo sauce. Everything else you should be good! The barkeep was super attentive and put up with our neurotic asses. We decided to get the po-boy with shrimp and some fried spicy chicken sand. Got the fries along with Mac & Cheese as side dishes. The sandwiches were fantastic. Crispy and not greasy. I asked for extra hot sauce. The hot sauce was great, it was actually something other than Frank's Hot sauce and butter. It was spicy and tangy. The fries were hot , crispy and melted in my mouth. Hey if I am going to eat fried crap it had better fresh and it was. The mac & cheese came out cold, no worries, nothing a microwave could not handle! It was tasty as well. Oh yeah the rations were humongous. Enough food for a small Tribe! Great job Bar Louie!
(4)Lauren S.
Would give zero stars if possible. Service is extremely slow and unapologetic. The restaurant is not clean. I encountered vomit all over the ladies bathroom on a sunday afternoon, clearly from the night before that still had not been cleaned. There is just no excuse for that. Will never return here, absolutely disgusted.
(1)Francis L.
This was our first time visiting Bar Louie. Went with another couple. Saturday night from 5:30-7. Seated yourself. Plenty of tables available. Place was about 1/4 full. Very friendly and efficient waitress. Music was being heard from a band outside on the "green". Soccer was on several nice sized TV screens. We ordered a total of five mixed drinks and three appetizers. Drinks were very good. They definitely don't skimp on the alcohol in them. The "Ultimate Bloody Louie" was awesome. We also had the Crispy Calamari, Bavarian Pretzel Sticks and the Loaded Tots. Only complaint about the food, was that the Crispy Calamari only contained six small pieces. Not enough. The bill including tip was $121.00. We did have a good time and will visit again.
(4)Jennifer A.
I went here for my 22nd Birthday on the Saturday following my actual birthday. I went with my boyfriend, his two friends, my friend from a previous job, and my college theatre friends. We were seated quickly and began ordering right away. I had their spinach and artichoke dip, which is what I usually get if they offer it anywhere. :P It was delicious. I got something else which I can't remember what it was, and the cocktail that was pink with the pineapple slice in it. ( I had two and for the life of me can't remember what it was called. :() My boyfriend paid for food, I paid for my drinks, and the prices were pretty reasonable. :) Overall, not a bad place to eat and spend time with friends!
(4)Roxanne O.
I pretty much agree with everything that has been said about Bar Louie - poor service...poorer food quality...overpriced drinks...but at happy hour, I can get down with Bar Louie. What's not to love about a $5 martini...even if it takes you ages to flag down someone to get you one. Select apps are also half off during happy hour. I can't say that I can rave about any of them, but I'd rather pay half price for mediocre food than full price. My advice? Stick to the booze and only go during happy hour...then your wallet and your belly will leave happy.
(3)Matthew M.
$5.46 for a Labatt Blue, an insult to the working man. Louder than necessary. Generic pictures hung on walls, framed to resemble the anonymous inserts that come packaged in store bought frames as found in Target & Pat Catans. Is there not a good wholesome bar that is real in Lyndhurst? Is all hope lost? How have I survived 4 years living here? Was tonight an aberration? Have the last 4 years been an illusion? A fake conglomeration of made up events? People so fake, so materialistic, so destined for disappointment that I somehow, someway overlooked it for so long? Thank you for opening my eyes Bar Louie. It was long needed. So long. Cheers to the next chapter in this long, fucked up novel I call life.
(2)Carolyn C.
Bar Louie needs to stick to just serving drinks....I would never eat there again I ordered the Blackberry, Brie,and Orange Salad. Added chicken. The chicken was awful! And the server even made a point to say that the order was taking a little extra time, because they were grilling the chicken fresh! Liar! It was dry and completely devoid of any flavor. I would normally just send it back, but I really was starving and just ate around the chicken. The salad was not even close to being worth $13.
(1)Rob P.
A friend and I visited Bar Louie on a Tuesday evening because I'd heard the "dollar burger" deal was worthwhile. The burger deal was pretty decent, and it's the reason I'm giving this place two stars instead of one. Let's start with the location. This is a bar in the middle of Legacy Village, the suburban monstrosity sometimes comically referred to as a 'lifestyle center'. I walked in the door at 6pm. The place just felt so completely suburban, corporate and generic. All the seats at the main bar were taken. I grabbed a seat at the secondary bar. My friend arrived five minutes later. The stools were about six inches too short and had no backs for me to hang my coat. My friend and I felt like children sitting at the 'adult table' for the first time. Our bartender was dressed about half-naked, with a short jean skirt and two-sizes too small tanktop. This in spite of the fact that it was the dead of winter, with 30 degree air and a half foot of snow piled up right outside the door. Don't be fooled. Skimpy outfits and stellar service do not go hand-in-hand. Nevertheless, the beers on tap are very run-of-the-mill. I asked what Great Lakes brews they had; the bartender said Dortmunder and Conway's Irish Ale. I ordered a Conway's. She brought me an Eliot Ness, which was actually what they had on tap. But not huge deal, I like Eliot Ness just fine. She then proceeded to botch my friend's drink order as well. There were TVs all over the bar, all tuned to the same station (ESPN). Some of the TVs were connected with HD, others were not; so half the TVs were five seconds delayed - a huge pet peeve of mine in bars with TVs. One great thing about Cleveland and Cleveland Heights is that there are so many great and unique bars. Amazingly, despite the complete lack of unique character, this still managed to be one of the more pretentious bars I've been to around Cleveland. I'm sorry, but corporate chain bars are just are not my style.
(2)Evan G.
I love Bar Louie. But golly, this place is inadequate to the max. A caveat: living in New Orleans and reveling in that unique bar and social scene will spoil anyone and make any other bar scene seem inadequate and blasé. But Cleveland has some unique, independent hot spots that can compete with the any major market scene. Bar Louie, a regional/semi-national chain, is not one of those mirthful hot pockets. The actual bar is accommodating, spacious. The service is solid. But the drinks are not good, and to make matters worse, Sweet Lou (as I affectionately call it -- you should, too) charges NYC prices for these drinks. That's a no-no. (The NYC parallels stop at the drink pricing.) The food is really uninspiring. The only redeeming factor? $1 Burger/Chicken Sandwich Tuesdays. And boy, is this a redeeming factor: one that keeps luring me back in. If I had happened to be punching this review into my iPhone on a late Tuesday evening, I'd no doubt give Sweet Lou a five star review. (It would be difficult as hell read that review, too.) Grade: C -- Alas, two stars it is. Despite being kind of horrible, I truly do love Sweet Lou, and I keep coming back. (There's definitely some sort of Freudian thing going on there....)
(2)Chris L.
Listen, I can understand the hatred. It's a chain bar in a yuppie mall that's filled with chain stores and chain restaurants. But I must dissent, if only for one reason... HAPPY HOUR! They serve $5 Chopin dirty martinis for happy hour. (There's a bunch of other martini and beer specials, but this is the only one I get excited about.) They also have half priced appetizers during happy hour, but I've yet to eat anything here that I was actually impressed with. I don't even really recommend their $5 burger special on Mondays. But, you can have a decently priced snack while you sip on your incredible bargain martini and watch all the yuppies. I'd hit it. (Actually, I did, and I will again.)
(4)Stefanie F.
Bar Louie is your typical, sterile, generic chain restaurant / bar. Definitely something you'd expect to find in a "lifestyle center" where every restaurant is only slightly different than the others. It has no ambiance and is decorated like you would expect it to be with black and white photos that are probably hanging in every other Bar Louie you'd visit. I'm giving 3 stars because the service was alright and the appetizers were good. Our server was cool and made fun of me for saying I didn't want another beer and then brought me one anyway. I wasn't upset - I really wanted another one but I was trying not to get sloshed - and hey, I wasn't paying so.... SURE more beer! Their margaritas are exactly how everyone else has described them. Terrible. Beer list sucks, as you'd expect. I can't imagine how uncool this place must be on Friday and Saturday nights. I'm guessing it would be full of white hats with "COCKS" printed on them and really bad tribal arm bands. So yeah, go on a weeknight and leave before 8pm and you'll probably be fine.
(3)Betsy S.
I've had very varying experiences at Bar Louie in Cleveland and in DC, so here goes. I had the first GREAT LAKES CHRISTMAS ALE of the year here, and it was perfecto. Rich, smooth, went down the throat like...butter. Buttah? Anyways, it was great. Our waiter was great, kept our waters filled, and didn't linger. I ordered the BBQ salad - you know, the one with corn, tomato, tortilla strips, etc. It was already $9, and chicken was an extra $4. Seriously? So I went veg. But it was disappointing. The lettuce mix was strange and felt very bagged, there was no cheese, no black beans, no real kick. I guess I was looking for something that didn't exist. Such is life. My mom and bro seemed satisfied with their burgers, tho. I'd come back. Just skip the salad.
(3)Justin L.
Proximity to home is this place's only real redeeming quality. And, it's at Legacy Village which keeps the clientele decent. I've been here too many times because it's close to home and close to work and unfortunately, I know quite a few people whose faces light up when you say "Bar Louie." But the food is really quite bad and the beers overpriced. This is not the type of place where I would order a cocktail. Under any circumstances. I did once, and gagged it down... never again. I forgot... there is one other redeeming quality. Tots. The day after our company's Christmas party, our department admin took mercy on my soul and ordered me the loaded tots as an add-on to another order for a working lunch. They were covered in bacon, scallions, and either sport peppers or baby jalapenos, and came with a to-go bowl of chili con queso. They were not very crispy (how could tots be good 25 minutes out of the fryer?) but they tasted alright and more important, they cured my hangover. When Bar Louie is delivered to my office as a cure for previous night's excesses, it is 4 stars. When I am forced into the establishment and to drink overpriced beer, it is 1 star. That is a 2.5 average, and since most of their business comes from the actual restaurant, I'm rounding down. Sorry Bar Louie. It's OK... so many people love you. You'll be fine.
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