Whenever I think of Bar Louie, I mentally shrug. That's because whenever I visit one of their locations, I usually find overpriced food (compared to what you can find elsewhere) and a so-so atmosphere. Such was the case with this Bar Louie.
I came here a few months ago to celebrate a friend's birthday. I'll say it now: our party was quite large and did take a while to arrive. So while sometimes I went a while without being checked on by the staff, I'm willing to let it slide. It was Friday; we were a big group; we were a big group that didn't arrive at once. That's a lot to keep track of. And by the end of my visit, it was getting so loud I could no longer hear myself thinking - so I can only imagine what it's like working through that din all evening!
I personally ordered the BLT wedge (with salmon added) and a cocktail, and shared the nachos as an appetizer with the table. The salad was decent - the nacho chips, however, were stale and bland. And honestly, that's all I can really say, because in addition to being relatively expensive, Bar Louie's food is pretty average at best. I never find the ingredients or flavors particularly memorable. My main dish was exactly what I expected; the stale nachos were sadly disappointing.
My visit overall was pretty much what I expected. I knew I was coming here to enjoy time with friends more than the place itself. So Bar Louie served its purpose. I admittedly I will not run back to visit soon.