Bar Louie

This place is already. The mixed drinks were good, but food was already. It’s kind of pricy because not sure how we rack up a $ 140 bill

I found this place to be very mediocre. It’s really the only way to describe it. There is nothing wrong with it, it’s just not great. I have only been here for lunch, so I can’t really comment on the bar scene. My service was good, very efficient, and the waitress knew I was at lunch so she made sure I made it back to work in time. The food was just ok — average chicken sandwich with average fries. Unfortunately, the prices were average for the area, but not average in general. My meal with a soda plus tip was just under $ 20. This is normal for a sit down restaurant in the Fenway area, but there are plenty of better options in the area.

I went to Louie without reading the Unilocal reviews because I was in a group celebrating a going away party. I’m not at all surprised at the overall rating and it’s well deserved!
The bar inside is nice. The staff were very friend and the drinks weren’t bad. I like that it’s not loud, too! Where it falls flat is the food! I had a simple hamburger
And the quality of the meat was terrible! It was very reminiscent of those horrible patties they served us at school lunch in elementary school, just thicker.
The prices aren’t cheap, either. It’s a shame because there’s a lot of potential here. They seem to be competing with all the other mediocre bars in Fenway.

I’ve never really seen anything like it. There were several tables unbussed when we got there that remained undone when we left over an hour later. The service was slow, but at least they didn’t overcook my burger. It was overall meh, but at least it was pink.
We weren’t given napkins so we grabbed some extra cocktail napkins off an unbussed table. The music playing was weird and did not make for a good atmosphere. They were way understaffed and didn’t seem to care.
All in all, I was not impressed. After having attended Chef Louis nights back in the day, I expected something that didn’t suck. Oh well…

Great neighborhood place in the Fenway. Despite what other occasional reviewers who don’t live in the area have said, this place is a nice respite for locals. The service is good even when the Pink Hats from Vermont invade the area.
The have a great selection of beers, but keep the old standbys on hand for the regulars. Ample seating and a pretty decent menu.

Had to take my uncle Louie to bar Louie! However it wasn’t exactly what I expected. The service was pretty slow. The loaded fries were good. The nachos… the chips were stale and the cheese was similar to valveeta… none of us were impressed. If we weren’t starving I don’t think we would have eaten them. A couple of people in our party ordered burgers medium rare and they were cooked well done. I had the peach salad and I enjoyed it… but not the cubes of chicken.
The only thing bringing this to a three star review is because the waitress gave my little cousin a free dessert which was very good.
Over all we came here for the Louie name and the experience.

Walked in here after a Red Sox game because there was a long line to Yardhouse; glad I did. The service was okay, food was great, and drinks were great.
I ordered the grilled veggie flatbread and my girlfriend ordered the Mac and Cheese– both of these were good. I had a Manhattan (which was on point!!), and my girlfriend had a smores martini (which is delicious btw); they used premium alc for the drinks and were reasonably priced.
I really liked the vibe of this place, whether you’re a huge party or looking for an intimate setting, there is a place for you. The location is so big and seemed to have a «quiet» area and a «big group» area, at least when I went (~11pm on a Friday).
4* because the server forgot to refill our waters, and took a while to check up on us.

This place is a bad version of Applebee’s.
Went in for a late lunch on a Sunday not during a Sox game. There were maybe 5 – 7 other tables sitting when we arrived. Yet, the service was truly awful. We waited a long, long, long time for anyone to come take our drink orders. We had to ask for water that didn’t show up until the food did. Ordering food took a similarly long time, and our waitress just… stopped paying attention to us? A bartender eventually brought us our food. During the wait, another party got up and left because the place was so slow. And the food was… bad. I had some bone dry sliders and (when they eventually came out) oily fries.
This was the only time in my entire life where I didn’t leave a tip. If I knew it was a kitchen snafu and not the waitress’s fault (in other words, if anyone at all had apologized or offered and explanation), I would’ve left my standard 20%. But nobody earned anything.
Should’ve gone to Panera.

my friends and i went to bar louie for food and drinks after work. similar to other bar chains, they offer a selection of cocktails, drinks, beers, and wines with traditional bar food. prices are reasonable in general, although i definitely recommend taking advantage of the happy hour half priced apps (4−7pm — although only selected apps available) and the $ 5 burgers after 5pm on tuesdays. our waitress was really nice and friendly, but in general the service was pretty slow and especially lagged after the first round of drinks.
everyone seemed to enjoy their burgers, although i made the mistake of getting the french fries rather than the tater tots. there are about 10 different burgers to choose from and the beef can also be swapped out for chicken or portabella mushroom.

Before a Red Sox game the area is inundated with people trying to eat or drink before a game. When Boston Beer Works was running an hour line we ended up at Bar Louie which had a much shorter wait.
We were seated at a booth that was filthy and the server didn’t care when we told her the table needed to be cleaned. The soft drinks were ordered and placed on the dirty table. Ordered an appetizer and our entries at the same time. After over an hour wait for our meals I started to ask for the manager, Tony. A few people told me he was busy in the kitchen and couldn’t come out. Another server told me he gave him the message that I wanted to talk to him but after another 15 minutes we got up and left leaving the money on the table for the items we actually received.

We were looking for a place to get some drinks and apps before a Red Sox game. Definitely picked the right place. Even though there was a line, the wait was only about 20 minutes.
Everyone was super friendly. We met the manager and he bought us a round of drinks. The pineapple sangria was fabulous.
The waitstaff was very attentive even though the bar was very crowded with people heading to the game.
This has definitely become the go-​to place for us before baseball games.

Worst service. Everything came late and the server forgot to alert us that the app we had ordered had run out until 30 mins into waiting for all of our food.
I will not be returning to this sub par restaurant.

It was two hours before the game, and almost every bar and restaurant were packed in like sardines. My family had made their way to the yard house across the street, but we were told we’d have a 45 minute minimum wait to be seated. I looked on Unilocal to find some other options while we waited, and sure enough Bar Louie was a hit! The nicest girl answered the phone, and encouraged us to head on over and grab a seat yourself table for 8! Such a great choice! Our appetizers and cocktails were delish and the curbside table was perfection for people watching! Couldn’t have made a better choice!

Review for Bar Louie in Fenway, MA:
This location is good for having drinks and appetizers with friends or going on a date. I’ve been here for both occasions and the atmosphere is friendly, the waitresses are good with timing the meal and drinks, and the food is always to my expectations or better. In addition to good food and service, the music isn’t too loud where you can’t have a conversation with the person next to or across from you.
I usually get a mason dixon (drink) with their brisket sliders (appetizer) which never disappoints me. I’ve also had their chocolate cake for dessert which is AMAZING. Overall, the prices for everything are average, meaning what you should expect to pay when going out in the Fenway area, around $ 8 — $ 12 for a mix drink.

The grill is open until 1am or later so if you want a late night snack and drink this is the place to go. Also, even when the college students are around I’ve never experienced an obnoxious crowd of students who clearly have fakes or just turned 21 and are getting plastered. The crowd is usually around mid-​twenties and older whenever I go on a Friday or Saturday.

This restaurant/​bar is very average. It’s convenient if you’re going to a game or a show around there. I do love the atmosphere — my friends and I sat on a booth and they had the windows wide open for light and air to come through. There’s a huge bar in front right when you enter.
Since my friends and I had a lot of free time to kill before our show, we were in no rush. But our waitress was too comfortable with leaving our tables rather quickly. We asked for water — she walks away and brings it to the table. We asked for an appetizer — she walks away and brings it to the table. We asked for drinks — she walks away and brings it to the table. Repetitive, I know. Finally, we asked for our entrees and I started to realize how much time we were spending there. She was super friendly though. I just found it odd she didn’t take our drink/​appetizer order first and then a second visit for the entrée? That’s the standard I believe.
Their calamari was perfectly cooked and tasty. I got a chicken sandwich with fries and it was OK. My chicken was on the greasy side and the fries were a bit cold. My friends both got salads and they were huge plates. They tasted delicious but they received a tiny amount of chicken for an additional charge of $ 4 each! We ordered a sangria and it just looked like water, there was hardly any alcohol in it but delicious nonetheless.
As you can see, we weren’t so impressed by their dishes and service but it could have been worst. If I’m in the area, I would consider coming back but I’d try completely different dishes.

My visit here was truly a disappointment, which was surprising since the BL in Foxboro is just fine. My wife & I were attempting to grab a drink & an appetizer before a show at the House of Blues, but that did not happen.
When we first arrived, we were given a friendly greeting & our order was taken. That was the last time our waitress visited our table. We noticed others around us were becoming frustrated due to slow service, but at least their waitress was there to apologize. Ours was nowhere to be seen.
After an hour wait on a salad and a quesadilla, and others around us complaining about cold food, we took off. My wife literally had to run after out waitress to pay. Anytime you have to run down a waitress is a pitiful sign for a restaurant.
The moral to the story, avoid Bar Louie’s next to Fenway. Go to The Yard House instead!

I went to Bar Louie last night for a small birthday celebration. The good was very good, and the atmosphere was very nice.
The service was a little slow, but the manager came and apologized and explained that they were very short-​staffed because several people had called in sick. I appreciated her doing that.
I plan to come back!
P. S. — try the loaded Tater Tots!

I’m not usually a huge fan of places like this, but Bar Louie was great. Having come from a bar up the road that sadly left us hungry (as they stopped serving food at midnight), we were thrilled to find a place that offered their full menu until close!
.and the food was actually really great! Based on the vibe and the fact that it’s a chain I half expected frozen/​fried crap like TGI Fridays, but was pleasantly surprised! I had the avocado fries and shared some nachos and pretzels with friends and they were all delicious. The drink menu was also more craft oriented and thankfully lacking any sweet sugar-​coma crap. My old fashioned was quite tasty!
Oh, and I also really appreciated having a server who was still so pleasant and helpful at such a late hour. Props to you lady!
I will definitely be bookmarking this as a go-​to spot for late night bites in Beantown!

So, I have been to both locations for Bar Louie. Foxboro & Boston. I was not very impressed at either locations! They are very self-​centered and do not seem to want to be courteous to all guests! I went for some drinks with friends after work and when we sat down, it took one of the bar tenders 10 – 15 minutes to even attend to us and take our drink order. When we asked for a drink menu, she acted as if it was such an inconvenience and when she came back, she dumped the menus at us. Not happy at this point but I gave her a second chance.
It was all good until we asked for the bill. She gave us our check and when we paid, we paid with a card and left a cash tip. When I fill out the bill and sign, I always write out CASH where it says time. Later to find out, she types in a tip ON TOP of her CASH TIP. I went back the next day and complained and when I was trying to resolve this, they all acted dumb. I said to them this was the last time I would give them my business and you are certain I told my friends about this as well.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE!

It was «meh» (she says, shrugging her shoulders).
My drinks were good, but how hard is it to put a glass under the tap and then get those to the table? So I suppose the rating is higher for that, but…
Our server (female) was very nice (don’t know her name) but they seemed to be understaffed, so it took a while to get her. We’re thirsty, damn hungry (which is why we are in a restaurant) and we need service! Anyhow, we just needed FOOD. Honestly, at that point I would have eaten a loaf of bread if you flung it at me, but thankfully I didn’t order anything too complex because I would have been there until the New Year.
It looks like my experience was similar to many other Unilocaler’s, so hopefully someone from BL will take notice. Hello, Bar Louie? Hello???