Bar Louie is open for brunch, lunch and dinner, and became famous for its big food and even bigger personalities. Many of the early Bar Louie restaurants were likened to the TV series 'Cheers!'.
Bar Louie served a good range of gastro-style pub food, in a homely-feel setting. The restaurants became famous for having massive portions at great value. At its peak Bar Louie has 134 stores across 26 different states, but the company faced growing pains, and when Covid-19 hit several stores closed down. However, the company has survived and is looking to bounce back, and still has the same massive portions and great atmosphere in its remaining restaurants.
Where are Bar Louie restaurants located?
Bar Louie restaurants are exclusively found in the United States, and today you can order from the Bar Louie menu in 21 states. They predominantly serve urban and suburban markets, and many of their restaurants can be found in higher-end lifestyle centers, entertainment venues and hotels. The company also has a restaurant at the DFW Airport in Texas.
Texas has the highest number of Bar Louie restaurants with 12, and Illinois has 7 Bar Louie restaurants.
What food does Bar Louie serve?
Bar Louie has an extensive menu. If you want some smaller dishes to have with some drinks at the bar, the company’s bar bites are an excellent choice, with the flash-fried calamari being a popular choice among customers.
The company is probably best known for its main courses, and there is plenty on the Bar Louie menu for you to choose from. One of their specialities is the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, which includes a creamy four cheese and buffalo sauce. Alternatively, you can select a southern twist on mac and cheese by picking the Deep South Mac & Cheese.
The Bar Louie menu also includes a great selection of craft burgers, which are made to order, and allow you to customize any burger. Flat breads are also popular, and customers wanting a healthy option can decide between a good supply of salads.
Bar Louie also has a dessert menu, including cinnamon doughnuts, and a decadent chocolate cake. Alcohol is served at most restaurants and there is a takeaway service available.
Does Bar Louie cater to vegetarians?
Yes, Bar Louie caters to vegetarians with a good range of vegetarian options. This includes a number of the salads on the Bar Louie menu, and Gastronomy Grilled Cheese sand which, which is served with fries. The company also serves Impossible plant-based burgers in its restaurants. Full nutritional information is available on the company’s website, or ask at your local Bar Louie restaurant.
Does Bar Louie have vegan food?
Bar Louie has some plant-based, vegan options, but some of the vegetarian options contain dairy. To increase your vegan options at Bar Louie, you could ask your server to remove any additional products which contain dairy. For example, the company’s garden salad can be made vegan, by asking them not to add cheese.
Similarly, the company served an Impossible plant-based burger. The burger patty and the bun are vegan-friendly, but it is served with mayo as standard. If you ask your server not to add the mayo, you can make the Impossible plant-based burger vegan. Many sides at Bar Louie are vegan-friendly, such as house potato chips and french fries.
Unfortunately, there are no vegan-friendly desserts at Bar Louie, but given their huge portion sizes, you might not have room for dessert anyway.
Yes, Bar Louie has a children’s menu. Children under 10 can order the following from the Bar Louie menu:
- Kids Chicken Fingers and Fries
- Kids Cheese Flatbread
- Kids pepperoni Flatbread
- Kid Grilled Cheese & Fries
- Kid Mac & Cheese
- Mini Cheeseburger and fries
- Kids Sundae
All items on the children’s menu include a children’s drink, the menu caters for children’s palates and the smaller-sized portions are child-friendly.
What is Bar Louie’s opening hours?
Bar Louie’s are usually open at 11am and close at midnight on Monday–Thursday and on Sundays. On Saturday, Bar Louie restaurants tend to be open later until 1am. However, opening hours vary between different Bar Louie restaurants, so be sure to check with your nearest branch or the company’s website for local opening times.
Bar Louie outlets found in airports and shopping centers may have different hours, and delivery services may differ too.
Does Bar Louie offer delivery?
Yes, Bar Louie delivery is available from most Bar Louie stores. Check with your local branch to see if they offer a Bar Louie delivery service and the options that are available in your area.
Is Bar Louie dog friendly?
Yes, many Bar Louie stores are dog-friendly, which means you can bring your well-behaved furry friends along with you for your meal. Rules vary between different restaurants, so be sure to check with your local restaurant.
Does Bar Louie serve alcohol?
Yes, Bar Louie has a good selection of alcoholic drinks available to its customers. The company serves wine by the glass, draft beers, and premium liquors, and is known for its signature martinis. The Dirty cocktail is one of the company’s signature martinis, which is made with New Amsterdam, olive brine and house-stuffed blue cheese olives.
If you time your visit right, you might even be able to enjoy the Bar Louie Happy Hour. The company's Happy Hour offers great discounts on alcoholic drinks, including draft beers, premium liquors, cocktails, and wine.
Does Bar Louie cater for private parties?
Yes, Bar Louie has a special party menu for parties of between 15-30 people. Customers wanting to book parties have a choice between catering packages of select items on the Bar Louie menu, Buffett packages, and brunch packages. The Buffett packages can be tailored to the tastes of you and your guests, as items on the standard package can be substituted with premium items for an additional fee.
Is Bar Louie 21 and up?
No people of any age can visit Bar Louie during the day, and enjoy the warm hospitality and great food. However, in some Bar Louie restaurants, you will need to be 21 and over to be in the restaurant after 10pm. Rules do vary between different Bar Louie stores, depending on their location, so be sure to check with your local branch to avoid disappointment.
On top of this, Bar Louie serve a Spiked Bullet Bourbon Burger, which is a beef burger smothered in cream cheese, cheddar, smoked bacon and crispy onion rings. As it is served with Bulleit Bourbon BBQ Sauce, it is for 21-and-up only.