Coco is the best bartender I have ever had! Always great drinks, food and fast service! She is the best and I only come for her!

I love this location. Their brunch is amazing get the bottomless for sure. Great place to catch up with friends and hang out. The staff is very attentive. read more

Bar Louie - Cinnamon Donut Holes - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We came in for a date lunch after shopping the mall for a few hours. We had no wait so we sat down right away which we choose outside seating. They have a full menu of bar bites, burgers and more. We did order off the drink menu as well which we got the strawberry lemonade sangria. Food took about a little over 20 minutes for the food to arrive and it looked amazing. Everything was cooked perfectly and I'll definitely be getting the Louies Cheesesteak again. read more

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I usually wait a few days to write a review-let it marinate a bit-wait til my thoughts and impressions are a toasty golden brown. Nope, not this time. I have to do this one right away. I've gotta write this while I'm still so full and happy. For Seinfeld fans-this meal was like the risotto. For the rest, I'll explain. I couldn't decide where to go today-or what to have. Friday is always my "eat lunch out" day and usually, I have several nominees by Tuesday. Nope, not this week. And as I sat in my car, I opened Yelp (of course) and looked up "martinis in Tampa"... the one thing I knew I wanted. Up came Bar Louie. I'm so glad I jumped right in it. So, it's in international Plaza, near Tampa International Airport... in the "Bay Street" line of eateries, right next to the Cheesecake Factory. I ambled in around 12:20 on this Friday afternoon and was told to seat myself. I picked a half-circle booth, because I can't resist them-and settled in. The bar seating was about halfway full but the rest of the place was nearly empty. That was fine by me-I could soak it up better. My kind server Aamir arrived shortly. I had the spicy watermelon martini all picked out, but needed more time to decide on food. He didn't mind. I appreciated his patience-and the careful way he shepherded both martinis to the table. (Oh yeah, I had the purple rain, next. Both were sublime). I felt like he cared that I was happy. That's a lovely thing. And when I decided on the kickin' chicken... he was supportive. I like that, too. All of this is joyous preamble to what came next: the delivery of the best hot sandwich I've had since the 90s. Yeah, really. It was served up on a brioche bun with cheese, lettuce, jalapeños and bacon-with, for me, the perfect amount of heat. I was enchanted. It was magical. I couldn't have been happier with this meal. In a world that so often disappoints, this experience... was life affirming. The drinks, the service, the food... all of them way, way exceeded my hopes. I'm hoping this is the beginning of my delighted era. Forgive me, I'm getting philosophical. That's not what you're looking for. The restaurant was comfy (not too chilly of stuffy, temp wise) and clean. The prices are on par with other places nearby. To my notion, the food quality is excellent. I know they have a happy hour... but I didn't get the details. I believe they have brunch with bottomless mimosas (for $20) even on weekdays. The food menu is fairly large-and I loved all the cocktail options. There are booths, tables, high tops and bar seats available... and tv's scattered around. There's a large parking lot, since this is a mall, but this area gets busy on weekends. I know there's a valet, but I'm not sure of the cost. Oh... and the lunchtime playlist was poppin.' Yeah, this was the whole package for me. See you there! read more

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Bar Louie never lets me down. Its next to the Cheesecake Factory, closer to the mall entrance, and has a pretty spacious inside and outside area. It's also one of the few places that stay open later during the week, and their kitchen stays open late too. The bottomless mimosas are only a weekend thing but they have really great deals throughout the week, different things depending on the day. As far as the food, you gotta try their new bruschetta! It's perfect! And the salmon sliders? I go back JUST for those. read more

Bar Louie - New Bruschetta - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The service was below expectations... To begin, with it being not busy it took 15 minutes for us to get water. Then once beer was ordered, I had to approach the bar 10 minutes after it getting poured for me to receive same. I0-15 min after that we were asked what we want and placed our order. 40-44 min after we ended up getting 2/3 people's food and then waited 20 mins for the third persons food. Food was good just received it 15 mins after it was sitting, would've been better hot. read more

The wings: 10/10. Buffalo with lemon pepper on the side is sure thing. Beer was cold and taps are basic but extensive. read more

Bar Louie - Beer on tap - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Great bar experience with large group. We brought a large group, and the staff were very accommodating. The staff was friendly, and quick to get us to go boxes. There's a great three entree deal under 15 dollars. I really enjoyed the fish sandwich. The place was clean too. read more

Bar Louie - Exterior - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Rachel was a great server. Brunch was great. I recommend it. Rachel was very friendly.

I had a wonderful experience, I got the Nashville Sliders. They were the bomb. Rachel was my server, she was kind and swift with her service. She gave wonderful recommendations and I will definitely be returning. read more

My friends and I had a blast visiting this Bar Louie vacation at the mall next to the airport. The food was delicious and on point in terms of temperature, flavor, and presentation. My favorite was the Trio Dips because the cheese was served hot and melted, the guacamole was bright green, and the salsa tasted fresh as heck. The chips were lightly salted and a healthy portion for the dips. The cocktails on happy hour were $8 and an absolute treat. The Clover is bourbon-based with an orange flavor. The Effen Good is gin based and a delicious combination with lime and cucumber. Our server was friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean and easy to find. The lighting was adequate and booths comfortable. The menus were crisp and organized. I love the concept of Bar Louie! read more

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Had a wonderful experience from being greeted by the manager Margo with a very friendly and welcoming demeanor ! Has a very comfortable & welcoming ambiance. If you don't know what you want to eat ask Matt at the bar as he recommended the PERFECT appetizers and made a wonderful Lemon drop. Will definitely be back!!! read more

Bar Louie - Fried cheese Curds / Chicken Tenders Entrée / lemon Drop martini - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The s'mores martini and champagne were amazing! Matt, Mason, and Raven were also amazing! Such a great experience with friends!! read more

Bar Louie - S'mores martini - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Very good Martini. The Thai Calamari is always a win! The service from the bartender was good. There was another lady opening Amazon boxes at the bar counter, which took up space. Her attitude was also a little off putting as she inserted herself into my order with the actual bartender. But the actual bartenders and runners were hospitable. Overall, good experience. read more

Been by here a few times and finally decided to do in for dinner. I was alone so I sat at the bar. Greeted by a friendly bartender and he was engaged the whole hour I was there not intrusive just engaged. Chatting with customers and making sure we were all taken care of. I got the beef sliders and opted for Mac and cheese on his recommendation. The Mac and cheese was very good and the 3 sliders were the right amount of food. They tasted good. When I went in it was about 6pm on a Monday so it wasn't super busy but definitely filled up. Nice and clean with outdoor seating. Plenty of tables and a nice bar with great selections. I would definitely recommend this place and will return. read more

Bar Louie - Beef Sliders Side Mac and Cheese - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is a fun sports bar on International Plaza's Bay Street that usually does not require reservations (or has plenty of open spots on opentable.com). We had reservations but rather clearly did not need them. The restaurant was less than half full on a Friday night. I suppose Bar Louie has been around for so long, people want to try the newer hot spots or go for more elevated dining. Food is pretty standard bar food. WE had the chips and dip trio to start. The chips were a bit stale, but the guac and queso were excellent. I had the Reuben sandwich. The bread was nicely grilled to a crisp, but the meat was very generic deli meat. I liked that the side options were fries, tots or a side salad, no upcharge. My husband had a burger that he enjoyed, and the kids both enjoyed their kids meals. They have a full bar with lots of fun drinks. I had a paloma, and it was pretty good, although I wish there had been a little more salt on the rim. Service was friendly and competent. The table was a little sticky, so they do need to work on cleaning in between customers. read more

THANK YOU! That's all I can say from this restaurant! They have been so accommodating and nice! Thank you to Amir, Melissa, and Jasmine! Yall have been so nice! Me and my friends come here all the time and everytime we have a good time! We love Bar Louie so much! read more

I've had so many great late nights at Bar Louie--this is absolutely my go-to when it's late and I want to grab a drink and some food without needing earplugs at some overpriced Hyde Park lounge. It's got the perfect mix of lively but not overwhelming, with a great atmosphere that never feels pretentious. Every drink and entrée here is amazing, and the staff are always so friendly. I'm not even going to waste time writing a detailed review of individual menu items because, honestly, you'll love whatever you pick. The food is consistently great, the drinks are well-made, and the service always makes you feel welcome. If you're looking for a laid-back, fun spot to end the night, this is it. read more

Lisette is the BEST !!! Knows her stuff she is on top of it :) Fast and handled extra people showing up at our table easily. Will come back ASAP thanks Lisette read more

Great place with awesome late night options. Beer selection is excellent. Staff are rockstars. I was visiting and it was an excellent choice for a late night hangout. read more

Sunday Aug 2 at about 3 PM. My daughter and I were looking forward to eating here after a nice afternoon at the International Mall. The bar wasn't too busy and we got seated pretty quick......although our server seemed angry and then annoyed that we asked for menus rather than looking at the menu on our phones (new thing?) We did receive a 1st round of drinks pretty quick, though she was clearly still angry or something. After that, we sat there for 30 minutes while she took care of everyone around us. The appetizer fries finally came after 40 minutes, but we were so annoyed we asked the bartender for our check and decided to forget ordering a meal. The clearly angry female wait person gave us our check without saying a word. We headed back to Fort Myers where we got wonderful service at our own local sports bar. read more

Thank you! We had an amazing time celebrating our friend. Lissette did amazing handling our party of 40+

Went on a very busy chaotic day, it was beyond crowded and loud. There was no host or hostess waiting to seat us. We did find a couple of empty tables but from the looks of it no one was coming by to clean them. So we grabbed a couple of seats at the bar knowing we would get service there quicker. The bartender immediately came to us, even with the bar completely full and asked us what we would like to order. This is where my 5 stars starts to kick in. No complaints here. The atmosphere was great, the bar was clean, and the service was pretty good. Everyone behind the bar worked well together. We ordered wings, hamburger, and a chicken quesadilla. Everything was cooked to perfection. Dave, the bartender was funny, helpful and efficent. He kept us happy and well loaded with drinks at hand. We drank happily and conversed with guests around us. The atmosphere was welcoming, fun, and wonderfully intoxicating. If you're in the area and want a bar atmosphere I definitely would recommend. So good! Very impressed and will be back. read more

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We had an awesome experience today thanks to our server, Lissette. From the moment we sat down, she was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. Our drinks stayed full, food came out quickly, and she checked in at just the right times. What really stood out was her positive attitude and professionalism. You can tell she genuinely cares about giving great service and making sure guests have a good experience. It made our visit that much better. If you get the chance to have Lissette as your server, you're in good hands. We'll definitely be back! read more

Had an outstanding visit on a Friday evening. You cannot beat the happy hour deals that go until 7pm. Our bartender Isaiah was very knowledgeable and made great cocktails. The host CJ was very gregarious and pulled us in by telling us about the happy hours specials. Their Manager Maritza was great too and personally checked on us. 10/10 will be coming back here! read more

Aamir was very attentive and fast, one of the best servers i've had! My food was also cooked well and i would definitely be back!!!

I was at the bar and Raven and Matt was has a really great hospitality and took care of me and my friends . Thank you guys

The best lemon drops! And I received lemon drop shots too! My favorite restaurant to go to for good bar food and drinks and they never disappoint read more

Bar Louie - The best lemon drops!! And received lemon drop shots - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

had to come back and see if things would be just as good as my first experience and they didn't disappoin. Ryan and Mason were on point as I sat at the bar , making sure I never had to go out my way to be tended to . The head Chef Steven even brought our food out and made sure we were happ. Food is great , drinks are phenomenal 10/10 definitely recommend read more

I've been here a few times now- each time the food is always consistent. I feel like the food is good, not anything to wow over. I'm always surprised at how empty this place seems to be, yet they've stayed in busy at this location for quite awhile now. The wait staff are always nice and happy to help you. Our waitress on Sunday was especially kind. read more

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Drinks and service were good! every time I come in we get seated right away and the servers are always knowledgeable and attentive that's why I continue to come back ! read more

Bar Louie - Drinks and service were good! - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Aamir was fantastic! There were 4 of us and we were visiting and catching up. He was great and very attentive. Thank you Aamir!!!! read more

Aamir was our server and he was an amazing server. I always love coming to Bar Louie.

I used to frequent Bar Louie when I first moved to Tampa but haven't been there in a long time. This past visit I came for happy hour with a group of friends. I had a mango margarita and we shared the fried calamari, flatbread, boneless wings and pretzel bites. All in all the food was pretty good. The service was pretty decent and surprisingly it wasn't that busy when we were there. I do wish they had more happy hour items so without cheese in them. read more

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OMG...watched the final four and our waitress was amazing. So nice and helpful was she, let's baseline this place as a a three. It was noisy but seats at booth almost comfortable. Sadly, they t didn't get too much better.and the food was almost good. The wings were soggy and that was a bummer because I ordered them extra well done and super crispy. The burger was ordered due its calorie count so I guess the burger being to size of a thumbnail should not be unexpected. read more

Bar Louie - Main restaurant - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Bar Louie at International Plaza's Bay Street is the perfect spot for a casual night out with friends! My go-to meal is now their grilled cheese and creamy tomato basil soup combo--so comforting and delicious for these cooler Tampa evenings lately. The soup is rich and flavorful, and the grilled cheese pairs with it perfectly. I also tried the pineapple upside-down cake mocktail, and it was a refreshing, sweet treat I'll definitely order again. Sitting on the covered patio is always a highlight--great people-watching and chill vibes with just the right touch of music from the DJ inside. Highly recommend for good food, drinks and a laid-back atmosphere! read more

Bar Louie - Pineapple Upside-down Cake Mocktail - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Had a great time here! Really liked my experience and the service that we received. I ordered a mojito and a painkiller. The painkiller was more of a rum and pineapple drink but it was still tasty. The mojito was wonderful! We ordered a plate of calamari but it came out over cooked... a little too crispy for our liking! There are bathrooms and the ladies bathroom was a bit messy but it was a late Friday night, so I can understand. I loved that they had a live deejay! Overall, we had a great time and I would come back! read more

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Food is about 3.5 star. I did not try their drink this time. We were there at the early opening. We were the second group that got seated. Service is good. Food also come out quick. I got the lunch special chicken avocado bacon wrap. This chicken is well grill. Apple wood bacon is good. It come with one side as a fries. My wife have the hot honey chicken sandwich. Her chicken was fried to crispy. The warm honey can be tasted in the sandwich that soak with honey. The potato tot was good. After we were seated, the customer come immediately and fill out the place 40%. read more

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Yummy drink and vibes. Everything is super clean and everyone is very efficient. Isaiah was a doll. Knew what I needed before I could even ask. Will definitely be back! read more

Bar Louie - The Diva Martini. Delicious and refreshing. - Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Isaiah was great, we sat at the bar and he greeted us immediately with a smile and welcoming energy