Bar Louie - Printers Row - Chicago, Illinois

Jennifer W.

We had a great experience. Also their patio is dog friendly. Our waitress was wonderful. She was very attentive to us and my dog. Their Cesar salad and buffalo chicken flatbread was delicious to start with. They do have a wide selection of draft beers and a full bar. They do have Coke products. I got this chicken shrimp gumbo noodle dish and my hubby got their chicken breasts with potatoes. Both of our dinners were delicious. The inside is big. They definitely can accommodate large gatherings.

Tangier H.

Dropped in late on Saturday night. The atmosphere was great, a perfect place to sit at the bar and chat. The bartender was great, I believe her name was Ness, she was quick and friendly. The drinks were tasty and definitely a good pour. I love a good strong drink, I'll definitely be back soon.

Anica F.

I haven't been to this particular Bar Louie's in over 6 years or more and it smells exactly the same and looks the same. When you walk in there's this overwhelming sour or musk smell. They really need to take care of their plumbing. It's been smelling like this for years. You want to walk out, but I didn't because I was hungry. My friend and I went about 1p on a Sat. There seem to be only 2 people working that's including the bartender. So, service was extremely slow. One couple walked out. It wasnt crowded at all. About 3 groups sitting at the bar and 2 sitting at tables. The bartender didn't get help until about 2p when everyone look like they came to work. I have no complaints about my food. Bar Louie's burgers and wings never miss the mark.

Rob C.

Stopped by Bar Louie in Printers Row after work, and it did not disappoint! The vibe is super chill but lively—perfect spot to unwind after a long day. I went with the classic Buffalo chicken wrap, and it was packed with flavor, not to mention huge portions. We also tried their crispy tots with cheese—total comfort food. Drinks were on point, especially the martinis, which were perfectly mixed. Ended up spending around $30 for my meal and a drink, which is pretty reasonable for the quality and the atmosphere. Definitely coming back for happy hour—can't beat those deals!

Gurleen K.

A nice restaurant in Printers Row with a great ambiance and some good happy hour deals! I wasn’t super impressed by the quality of the food but the $10 Nashville sliders were good, just a little burnt on the chicken and didn’t have any toppings even though the menu said it would. The service was pretty slow but they seemed understaffed so it was understandable. Overall a decent experience.

A C.

This restaurant has changed tremendously. I remember ordering from here 2-3x’s a month. Now, I order food every 6-8 months. They are just not consistent. Pros: if you order online, the website will tell you when your food will be ready. They’ve always been spot on with timing. Friendly staff. Also, the salmon sliders are usually pretty good. Cons: Today, my salmon sliders were slightly over cooked. My fries 🍟 were not even palatable. I was really disappointed because I generally love this dish. I just hate the lack of consistency in food quality. My son had mac & cheese and promptly added more cheese to it when we got home. He also had a side of pickles. Again, I have had them when they were really good. I’d give them a solid 3.2 stars.

Terran W.

I went to Bar Louie with some friends on Sunday September 29th. I got the honey sour bourbon, loaded tater tots, and crispy Thai calamari.

I actually wanted a burger but the grill was shut down for the night so our only options were fried items. The drink was good I kind of would have liked a little more honey in the drink but I still enjoyed it.

The loaded tater tots and calamari were really good. The only thing with the calamari is that the batter was falling off the calamari. It was tasty but you would have some bites that were just the fried batter. Finding a good way to keep the batter on the calamari would enhance the experience. The Thai chille sauce was amazing.

Our service was OK, even though it wasn't busy it did take a decent amount of time to get our food. The kitchen was probably under staffed (that's my personal assumption at least lol).

Maya A.

Visiting from New York! Bar Louie is the perfect chill spot. Not only were the drinks amazing but the ambiance was also. Lloyd was an amazing bartender. His energy was incredible, you can tell he likes his job! The drinks were worth every penny. I didn’t make it in time to catch the kitchen before they closed but I’m sure to food is good based off the other reviews. 10/10 I will be coming back to Bar Louie whenever i visit Chicago again!