Anytime a restaurant is attached to a hotel, it seems to be a toss up on quality. Bar Louie however was exceptional. Starting with the extensive cocktail list full of unique and delicious cocktail options I've not seen anywhere else before. The midnight berry martini was so refreshing and fun. Next up the food offerings were just as diverse, and everything it tried was 10/10. Presentation alone would warrant the 5 stars. We also had an event there this weekend and so I got to try much more of the menu. Everything was just as amazing. read more

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Wednesday night nights are karaoke night at Bar Louie, which can create some pretty scary sounds coming from the stage, but it also can have some pretty talented singers sharing their love of music... It's always a collection. Thankfully, the soundboard operator knows his craft well. It's also wing light, which means the bone and wings are on special. However, I went with the chicken, tender lemon pepper style. They were overcooked and a gentleman sitting next to me, asked how they were and I mentioned they were overcooked, and he said they're always overcooked. However, despite the Tinder is being a little overcooked, they still had a good overall taste, it would've been much better if it was cooked normal rather than extra crispy Bartenders work, fantastic, as always. They always take good care of the patrons. read more

Bar Louie - Bars Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

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Bar Louie - Round Rock, TX Disappointing Food, Inattentive Service, and Poor Value We visited Bar Louie in Round Rock on Sunday 10/25 around noon, and unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. While the atmosphere has potential, the food quality, preparation, and service fell far below expectations, especially considering the prices. Food Quality: 2/5 Fried Chicken Sandwich: The chicken was excessively fried and overcooked, leaving it dry and unpleasant. It lacked the quality and proper preparation expected from a restaurant charging these prices. Eggs: We specifically requested medium-cooked eggs with a runny yolk. Instead, they arrived completely overcooked. Unfortunately, the same problem occurred with another entrée. Biscuit: Extremely dry, with no butter, sauce, or accompaniment provided. It was difficult to enjoy, they were not even warm and I don't think they were fresh. Second Entrée: The eggs were once again overcooked. The ham appeared to be good quality, but it was also overcooked, which diminished the overall experience. Tater Tots: One of the few positives. They were cooked properly, had a good texture, and the accompanying sauce had a pleasant flavor. Overall, the ingredients may have potential, but the kitchen's execution was seriously lacking. Multiple overcooked items across different dishes suggest a problem with consistency and attention to detail. Service: 1/5 The service was extremely slow and inattentive. We barely saw our server throughout the meal, and there was little to no follow-up to check whether everything was satisfactory. What made this particularly disappointing was that we barely touched some of the food, eating perhaps only one or two pieces, yet no one seemed to notice or check whether something was wrong. A basic part of hospitality is checking on guests after their food arrives, especially when plates remain almost untouched. That opportunity to correct the experience was completely missed. Environment: 3/5 The atmosphere is pleasant and has potential. However, the restaurant feels much more like a casual sports bar than a polished hotel dining establishment. There is nothing wrong with a sports bar, but a restaurant operating within a hotel should deliver a certain standard of food quality, service, and hospitality. Unfortunately, that standard was not reflected in our experience. Value for Money: 1/5 The food is overpriced relative to the quality delivered. When guests are paying restaurant prices, they should reasonably expect properly cooked proteins, eggs prepared as requested, appropriate accompaniments, and attentive service. None of these expectations are unreasonable. They are fundamentals of a good dining experience. Final Verdict: 2/5 Bar Louie has a pleasant environment, and I can acknowledge the positives: good tater tots, flavorful sauce, and seemingly good-quality ham. However, good ingredients mean very little when they are poorly prepared, and a nice atmosphere cannot compensate for inattentive service. The kitchen needs better quality control, consistency, and attention to cooking temperatures. The service team also needs to be more attentive and proactive. Would I return for the food? Absolutely not. At these prices, there are better dining experiences to be had. Unfortunately, this visit was not worth the money or your time. read more

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Awesome bar, grill/restaurant and stage for band venue. Loved their blackened salmon and shrimp with potatoes. Excellent and attentive service. They make a mean Arnold Palmer as well. Had a mixer for a Rick Pino event that went very well. Highly recommended! read more

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Not sure what kind of calculator they use but 20% of $23.42 is not $7.25. Also, I had the wings. I have never seen wings this small. Won't be back! read more

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Nice vibe, good music, great service and decent menu selection. I only opted for fries and strawberry lemonade as I was meeting friends for a quick catchup and didn't have a y appetite. I'd definitely like to come back and enjoy a full meal. read more

I come here often for Happy Hour, always have great bartenders. Always good food, always a great vibe. read more

Bar Louie - Bars Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

I needed a last-minute reservation somewhere we could grab food, drinks, and watch the Longhorns game, and found Bar Louie. When we arrived, I was super surprised to see it's actually attached to the Embassy Suites. It has its own entrance and accessible parking. The hostess was great and seated us right away, and we totally lucked out with a table right in front of a TV. It's a very accessible place for a wheelchair, with plenty of room to get around. The vibe is fun and laid-back, with local celebrity murals, a live band, and even a disco dance floor! This place is great for all sizes including large groups. There was a bachelorette party going on. They were having so much fun! I ordered the BLT chopped salad, my husband went for the pepperoni flatbread, and for dessert we ordered the chocolate cake and strawberry cheesecake (sauce on the side). Everything was pretty tasty, especially for bar food. They have a full bar and the beer on tap was cold. Our waitress (wish I could remember her name) was fantastic, checking on us often without hovering. We asked her to change the channel to the game, and she was very accommodating. By 8 p.m. most tables were taken, so definitely make a reservation if you don't want to risk it. Between the good food, great service, and a Longhorns win, I'd say it was a good night out! read more

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This is one of my favorite places to go after work! They have great happy hour deals, the service is always nice, and the food is yummy. My favorite drink is Lone star strawberry lemonade, and my favorite appetizer is the calamari. It's 50% off during happy hour, so it's a really good deal! They also have different events and specials each day. Love this place! Nice vibes! read more

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Stopped in today for dinner. Hubby ordered the Salmon, son ordered the cheese steak, and I ordered the Blazing Burger - medium with zucchini as my side. Hubby and son loved their dinner. Mine was way overcooked and dry. The waitress offered to replace it but my son split his with me and was very yummy so she took the burger off the meal. She handled it very well. Kept our drinks full. The music was overly loud early in the day. We got there around 4:30. We will stop back and try it again, just will try something different. $18 for a burger, it should be amazing. read more

Found on yelp and Came here on a Friday night at 9. The place was unexpectedly busy, they had a band playing that was very loud but sounded good. They seemed to have plenty of staff. Unfortunately we sat at our table for 20 minutes without anyone acknowledging us in any way so we left. Writing this review from Lupe's. Won't bother being back read more

Immediately welcomed at the bar by the servers who introduced themselves and the rest of the crew. The bar has made a name for itself on their wonderful martinis of which my friend and I tried. We can vouch for their deliciousness! The appetizers are full-sized and fresh and tasty. We didn't stay this time for the live music but we will be back! read more

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Rickie and Stephanie are absolutely fabulous! The French 75 and traditional Espresso Martini were perfection! Made my night.

I wanted to try this place despite some less than stellar opinions but when we arrived for a friday after work happy hour (with our 2nd date night since the year started ...and there was a cover charge...for a hotel bar? are they joking? I wonder if hotel guests really go for this? next. . . we left and enjoyed a great HH at Whiskey cake, sans a cover charge. read more

Stopped in after checking out Captain America BNW. BEAUTIFUL restaurant. The vibe and atmosphere was elegant casual. Our waitress was prompt and checked on us often. We jumped into the menu with the spinach artichoke dip and a round of Shirley temples. I partook of a big boy drink in the form of a Long Island ice tea. The Bean gave their version of the Philly cheese steak a try. I opted for the salmon sliders while our son tempered the all night burger. Out daughter played it safe with the chicken tenders. The appetizer was a good start. Gave signs of promise. But we found the entrees wanting. The cheese steak and salmon sliders were bland, with no seasoning. I would assume a culinary safety measure, however these dishes were nothing to write home about. Chicken tenders were chicken tenders. Nothing out the ordinary. The all night burger was cooked well but, again, no seasoning. The Long Island was more tea than Long Island. Service was great and we enjoyed the visit. But far as food goes, unimpressive. read more

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Ariel is amazing and wonderful and awesome as is Amanda the manager. Been going there for years. The food is great and the entertainment is awesome. There's a dance floor like none other found in Austin. I highly recommend bar Luis's for any type of a small gathering or just for a great night out to dance. read more

Love their $8 burgers on Tuesday night. Located inside a hotel, so it has a different vibe, but staff is friendly, quick service, reasonably priced and great burgers. read more

Great spot, me and the wife heard about this spot a while ago but had never came. We've been here now a few time and every time we've had a great experience. Chicken wing are a must along with the tomato soup with sandwich. Join the rewards its pretty good actually and come during happy hour. Forgot to take pictures of food because we ate it all. Will come back for sure! read more

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The food and atmosphere at Bar Louie is great, but the service is top-notch! Especially the sweetest and most genuine server I know...Mikayla! If you visit there, ask for her section and you will be pleasantly surprised. I highly recommend it! read more

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The Entertainment: 10/10. They sounded AMAZING and really engaged the crowd. It was fun seeing people of all ages dancing on the dance floor My Food and Drink: Not 10/10. Drink: I got the Strawberry Lemonade Sangria and I was catfished. There was nothing lemonade(y) or sangria(ri) about it. It tasted like a sparkling water or a seltzer. Very disappointing. Food: My flatbread was pretty good, and I appreciated the portion size. The only thing that threw me off was the cheese. Something was off putting - which is unfortunate since pizzas are 80% cheese. Overall, I would definitely go back because I had such a fun time. I would just order something completely different read more

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Bar Louie is convenient and they have great drink options on happy hour. I'm not a fan of the food but I typically don't come with the expectations of a great meal. 6 drinks and 4 appetizers for $70 yep I'll take it. The server was very attentive, which is always a plus. Yep I'll be back. read more

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Sat at the bar for dinner one night and it was pretty busy. Bar was full and still got good service. I got a salad and pretzel bites. Best chain pretzels and cheese I've had in a while Salad hit the spot read more

Bar Louie - Bars Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Checked out happy hour here. I was surprised how large the bar area was. It's a very nice space. Our bartender was Stephanie and she filled us in on the specials & entertainment on certain nights. We enjoyed $7 martinis - Diva for me & The Dirty for my friend. We also had a couple of half-priced apps - the dip trio and a flatbread pizza. I'll return for the yummy martinis. read more

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We stopped here for brunch on Sunday as we were big fans of Bar Louie when we lived in St Louis. This location is in the Embassy Suites, although it has its own entrance and is actually very well separated from the hotel. We had to ask for the brunch menu, even though it was served till 3 and it was only 12:30. The food was very good, and the tots were as amazing as we remembered. I had the bacon and egg flatbread, which was drizzled with ranch and quite good. The flatbread was well baked and crispy, but still soft and chewy. My spouse had the wings and burger sliders-he had ordered them without cheese but something must have gotten mixed up bc they came out with cheese. We were hungry enough that we just scraped the cheese off as best we could rather than send it back. The kids had a pepperoni flatbread pizza and chicken tenders. Very good sized portions for kid's meals. We made reservations online as we weren't sure if it would be crowded-but at the time we went we didn't need them. Lots of empty tables available, and lots of tvs showing the various football games-a great space to eat and watch the game! read more

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I've been to Bar Louie twice so far, both times during happy hours on Tuesdays (when burgers are half price). Both times, I was in a group with others who'd been there before. Both times, we had the same waitperson. The food tasted great both times, but I could tell on Wednesdays that I'd consumed lots of sodium the day before. Bar Louie is a restaurant chain (it calls itself a gastropub) based in Texas. In Round Rock, it's located in the Embassy Suites hotel on Mays St. between University Blvd. and Westinghouse Rd., and has a prominent exterior entrance off Bass Pro Drive. Happy Hours run until 7 pm daily, and the close-in parking spaces can fill up by 5 pm. There are reduced prices on a large selection of food and beverage items during happy hours. The place can get noisy at times, between the ambient music (which can include live entertainment some evenings), people talking, and the live surfaces. Everything I've eaten at Bar Louie, from "bar bites" to burgers, has been long on flavor, with interesting and good combinations of ingredients. Burgers are cooked to order (although my first was somewhat undercooked), and a side of fries or tater tots is included, packed into a cup. For vegetarians, there's the Impossible Burger (as well as other vegetarian fare). But there is much more available besides burgers. There are loaded flatbreads, wings, sandwiches, and entrees. There's a great selection of craft beers and cocktails, too. Service is good, even though the waitstaff seems very busy. There's a variety of seating options, including booths that seat up to 5, low and high tables, and the bar area. Bar Louie has a "Louie Nation" app that rewards its customers with points that may be used as credit towards future food purchases. If you join this loyalty program, be sure to get a paper receipt and scan the QR code to get credit for your purchases. We will definitely return to Bar Louie to try menu items other than bar bites and burgers. I'm guessing it'll all taste good. read more

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I came in last night with another party to get some late night eats. When we walked in, it was about 11:50 and were told that the kitchen would close within 10 minutes, and as such, the hostess recommended that we place an order at the bar. Therefore, my company and I headed straight to the bar to put in an order ASAP. Sooooo with this said, let's go! When we sat at the bar, we were promptly greeted by William (the bar back). William was attentive, funny, and had an upbeat demeanor. What we got... Chicken Nachos The nachos were typical of what one would find in a pub. These were covered with a generic cheese sauce, fresh jalapeño slices, a mystery green sauce, tomatoes, and chicken. These bar munchies satisfied my hangry demeanor, but it isn't something I would order again. Dry rub chicken wings The bone in chicken wings were made with an Old Bay dry rub and paired with ranch and celery sticks. These were actually some of the better wings I've had. The wings were juicy and had excellent flavor. Dranks Double Hendricks and Tonic ×2 and Vodka & Sprite x2 Both of the drinks my companion and I ordered were simply to make, but these drinks were some of the nicest dressed that I've seen (with cool cucumber and lime). The atmosphere here reminds one of a dance club mixed with a bar. On one side of the establishment, there is a stage with a karaoke set-up with the bar in the middle and high-tops surrounding the bar. Apparently, per the bartender, there are two nights when local bands perform at the establishment, one night is designated for karaoke, and the other nights are themed music nights like country, etc. There seemed to be many locals at the bar as there was a familiarity amongst the patrons and bartenders. The experience that my company and I had is one that's worth repeating. read more

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I went here on a Friday night to celebrate a family friend's birthday. It was too crowded but we had reservations since it was a large party. They had a live band playing all the jams while we ate. I had the Thai calamari and the BLT&A salad with salmon. It was a huge salad but it was so good. The calamari was good as well which I was surprised about because we were at a bar like restaurant. I'm planning to go back since they have lots of different events like karaoke night on Wednesdays and music trivia on Mondays. Our waitress Aaliyah was amazing as well. I can't wait to go back! read more

Nicole was amazing. Great device kind and the food was on point. Nicole rules!!! Chicken was great. Pretzel bites couldn't stop eating and Nicole was checking on us all the time! read more

This has become one of my regular hangouts. You may be hesitant because it's in a hotel, but don't be. Bar Louie is the perfect spot in Round Rock to listen to fun bands, eat good food, and have a drink or two. Don't worry, if you don't wanna sit down, they have a really fun dance floor where you can groove out all night long! I've never had a bad time at bar Louie or bad service. I love this place. read more

Bar Louie - Bars Near Me - Round Rock, Texas

Steph is the best! And the spicy watermelon is amazing! Ambiance is great and happy hour was awesome!! read more

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Mikayla is exceptional. Friendly, welcoming smile, fast service, and a great ! Food is delivered hot and fresh ever time I order here. Great specials and happy hour throughout the week. read more

The environment is nice and spacious. It is not pretentious at all and the crowd was very diverse when we went in April to watch the NFL Draft. The food is pretty good for a sports bar. The only thing lacking during our visit was "Service." We sat at the bar and there were two bartenders/servers working there at different times. Neither was friendly or welcoming or gifted at customer service. One was lowkey rude and kind of aggressive with a negative attitude. She just seemed tired and frustrated and acted as if she did not want to be there at all. I guess it is hard to find good help these days. We asked if they could turn up the volume on the NFL Draft, but they said no. That was disappointing and lessened However, I will probably be back to watch another game this fall when college football starts. I will definitely NOT sit at the bar and I hope that the service will be a little more polite and welcoming. read more

My review was deleted so I am reposting it! I wanted to clarify that the issue I experienced was with how both bartenders treated me. The bartender who took my order never mentioned that happy hour food could not be ordered to go. She took my order, printed my ticket, and I received my food. Only afterward did she come out to tell me that I would need to pay full price. I explained that I would only pay the original happy hour price reflected on the ticket she initially printed. Instead of taking responsibility for the misunderstanding and honoring her mistake, she attempted to charge me full price. When I declined to pay that amount, she took the food back. The entire situation felt unprofessional and uncomfortable, especially given how it was handled by both bartenders. Here is my initial review: I've been coming to this place since they first opened, but the last two visits have been disappointing -- and unfortunately, this will be my last. It was a Monday around 6 p.m. The same bartender from my previous visit was working. I remembered tipping her well last time despite her being unfriendly, but this time was worse. When I sat at the counter and wiped it down myself because it was dirty, she snapped, "I'll get that in a moment," then never returned. She even asked another bartender to take care of me, which made it clear I wasn't welcome. My drink was eventually poured, and I placed a happy hour order. I wanted to add to it, but both bartenders continued to avoid me. After quite some time, the bartender finally came back, and I explained how uncomfortable I felt. She apologized -- then informed me that because my food was to-go, I'd be charged full price since "happy hour doesn't apply to to-go orders." She admitted she hadn't told me that earlier, but still insisted on charging full price. I declined the food at that point. I've never felt so uncomfortable or unwelcome in a bar or restaurant. The bar back was the only one who tried to help, while the bartender in the Jack Daniel's bandana made odd remarks. read more

Buyer beware! Bar Louie 's is a rip off! I was travelling in to stay at the Embassy Suites in Round Rock, and I am coming in kind of late so I called Bar Louie's (the number from their website) to order a grilled chicken Caesar salad that is priced for $19.50 on the menu. And I get to the hotel to pick up my salad and check in my room and they charged my $27.62! I looked at my receipt and they add over $7 in fees for calling in my order. I asked for the manager and the manager never came out to address me, but sent a messenger to inform me that they automatically add a $3 service fee just for calling in my order AND an 18% gratuity! And two other things, I gave the waitress $309 and she gives me back $2, I guess they dont carry change. Second, I wish I could post a pic of how ((small)) this salad is! It is literally the size of a side salad with a few slices of grilled chicken! I'm still hungry after spending $30 on dinner. I HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND eating at Bar Louies in Round Rock! read more

I love coming here with my husband but also with my girlies! Happy Hour is on point and the bartenders are amazing.

Food, drinks, service and entertainment was great. Bar Louie had a great vibe and was a fun place for happy hour and into the night.

Awesome spot and setup! Great food too. Band may need an upgrade. I'm going again for sure. read more

This location is attached to the Embassy Suites Hotel in Round Rock and is a convenient location for dining when staying at the restaurant. Already a fan of Bar Louie, I was glad and dined there twice during a stay for business. My first visit was a dine in opportunity and then I ordered to-go on the second occasion. While dining in, we were seated promptly. The location filled up quickly so we had a little bit of wait for service but the waitstaff was friendly. There was a pretty extensive happy hour menu. All members of my group thoroughly enjoyed their meal but some of our orders didn't arrive the way we requested. On my to go visit, I ordered at the bar and was able to order a cocktail to take along with my meal. The food arrived quickly and was thoroughly enjoyed once again. The staff, a completely different team, still gave really friendly service. I will definitely be back on future visits to Round Rock. read more

I had such high hopes for this place. I was so excited to find out there was a Bar Louie here. I'd always go back home in Chicago before they started closing them. The restaurant is connected to a hotel so has shared parking with the hotel. The restaurant is a decent size and decorated nicely. They have a stage for live performances as well as a colorful dance floor. I went with a larger group for brunch and I was kind of disappointed. The waiter's service started off great, offering suggestions and trying to make things easier but as the time went on, you can tell he became a bit frustrated. While I understand larger groups result into longer wait times and some mishaps, it should not result into snappy responses to the customer. The brunch menu consists of a variety of drinks (some can be ordered as pitchers), small bites, as well as entrees. I ordered a mimosa pitcher ( was good and comes mixed already) to share and the Baked Western Omelette. It consisted of baked eggs, diced smoked ham, red and green bell peppers, caramelized onions, three cheese blend, scallions, side sourdough. A different spin on the omelette considering the egg was actually baked. The omelette was served in a cast iron skillet but was very bland, had no taste at all. I had to add salt, pepper and salsa to my omelette which I hardly ever do. I'd probably pass on brunch here but I wouldn't mind trying out their happy hour or dinner. read more

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Very good service and food was good typical bar food but good! Drinks were great! When I went was an off time but here they have a pretty good night life and Karaoke night with a stage. read more