Yes, it's a chain. But the food and drinks are still good - and $1 beer Wednesdays? Yes please!
I've been here a handful of times - when the weather's nice, I definitely recommend drinking at the outdoor bar. It can be admittedly hard to get the bartender's attention, but there's such a limited timeframe in which drinking outside can be comfortable, so take advantage of it!
I think I've only eaten here once - I joined the Bar Louie club, and they rewarded me with a free appetizer! No catches - I got a plate of nachos for free during a Browns game. Awesome. The place was packed during the game, but so is every other place downtown! My roommate and I still got good service, and our food didn't take too long to come out.
Drink prices are a bit on the high end if you're paying full price, but it's a good spot to start the night or if you're going to have a calm and relaxing night. Good cocktail selection.