Fun place we love to sit on the screened in patio with the tree. The chicken is amazing and the potatoes cooked under the chicken are amazing. The onion rings were very crispy and cooked perfect. I enjoyed the mezcal cocktail. Highly recommend the place. Fun casual and extremely tasty. Staff was friendly and efficient. read more

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Visited Lou's on Barton Springs for The Morning Jo's happy hour. They have free parking in the parking garage in back that is convenient. The happy hour runs from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. each day. I took advantage of the half price wings and half off frozen margaritas. You can either place your order at the bar or use the QR codes at the table. The server then brings the food out to you when it is ready. They have bar and indoor seating in the dining area. The dining area has a lot of TVs with a variety of sporting events broadcast. There was also an outdoor patio with picnic table seating as well. We decided to sit inside in the AC. I ordered the half price frozen margarita and added mango flavor with tajin. The cup size was a bit smaller than I was expecting, but the drink was good and hit the spot on a hot summer day. I ordered the half dozen of crispy chicken wings since they were half off for happy hour. They had a variety of sauces and dips to choose from. I ordered the Lemon Pepper Szechuan with ranch dipping sauce. The wings were very large size and had a very crispy texture but the chicken was cooked just right. They were served with a side of sliced carrots and celery. I have also been here on Wednesdays when they have their half price burger day. I tried the mushroom and provolone burger with mushrooms, provolone cheese, and garlic and black pepper aioli. You can add fries to the burger for $3. Overall enjoyed the food at Lou's especially with the happy hour value specials. The service is friendly and efficient and would visit again. read more

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I went to Lou's for a happy hour (4:00-6:00pm) with my run club. When they mentioned half price wings, I was in! I love wings. I ordered 6 buffalo wings. When they arrived, I was so pleasantly surprised at the size of the wings! I've never seen such plump chicken wings. They come with a generous portion of celery and carrot sticks, with a choice of dipping sauce. They were so tasty, and 6 was enough for a meal! Along with the company of my fellow runners, the wings made for a very happy Happy Hour! We sat outside on the patio, a very pleasant space for socializing. read more

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Just like the other location (my go-to) not sure why I've never posted a review. I've been coming here forever. It's a great stop after a day at Barton Springs. At this location, I usually just grab a drink and/or frozen custard. Great service. read more

The food is fine, but $12 for a kids cheeseburger with no fries and $20 for a salad is a freakin joke! I know it's MML, but you're paying MML price for half the benefit. They don't even have waiters. You order with a QR code. Larry if you're reading this, do better. I get charging this at Ski Shores, but pricing almost the same for a little restaurant on Barton springs is silly. read more

Tried the custard, and custard only, with rainbow sprinkles. Maybe I'm not a custard fan, it was just meh. I appreciate the thickness, and it being served in a glass, but not quite the added price of the sprinkles. read more

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Here to de-influence you! As someone who LOVES salads, I had been excited to try this place after hearing the salads and salad portions are great. The salad portions were indeed the opposite. This was a $19 salad...I would say this is a tourist trap of Austin that charges an insane amount for mediocre food. On Barton Springs, I guess this shouldn't be a surprise. Two of us also ordered sweet teas that had absolutely no sweetness to them. There's no way they got both wrong so don't order a sweet tea unless what you really want is an unsweetened tea that's called a sweet tea. And reminder that there's no refills on teas or aguas Frescas, the cups they serve it in are small for the cost, and it's filled 75% of the way with ice. Do not go here for a salad, there are MANY other spots you should go to instead of here for that. Do go here if you want to pay a lot for okay food and drinks! read more

Lou’s - Barton Springs - Rotisserie Cobb Salad - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

It was good, nothing over the top. Not much service. But food is just good. I like the outside patio area and the fact they have their own parking read more

Lou’s - Barton Springs - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Love Lou's for a casual dining spot! I've been a couple times and I like the vibe. There's plenty of outdoor seating which is what I prefer and the staff here are very attentive, cleaning up tables quickly. I also like how they provide a doggy water bowl when you bring a pet with you. In terms of the food, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu but my fav has to be the rotisserie chicken. I'm not usually a rotisserie fan but this one blew me away with the flavor and tenderness of the chicken. It's done to perfection! Also really love the roasted potatoes with the garlic confit. So delicious and I will keep coming back! read more

Lou’s - Barton Springs - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Everything was good and mild: burger was tasty but it didn't taste like it had avocado and jalapeño in it even though it had both (not creamy nor spicy like I was hoping), fries we bland, ordering is done via QR (staff is pleasant), and the atmosphere is pleasantly beachy. The price feels a little high for the food, however, the location is great and comes with complementary parking. Had to hail a waiter down to get a water after my food was delivered. Thought it odd I wasn't offered a drink when food was delivered. Would recommend if you are looking for a casual spot to chow and have a beer or to carb up after swimming at Barton Springs or playing in Zilker Park. Otherwise, go elsewhere for better burgers and fries for the price. read more

Lou’s - Barton Springs - Avocado Jalapeño burger with blue cheese and fries - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I waited too long to write this review, but better late than never, right? Over the holidays, I walked with a friend to the Trail of Lights and on our way back we were STARVING! I myself was getting to the point of hanger where it was nearly impossible to make a decision on where to eat because my judgment was clouded. Somehow we decided on Lou's, and I'm really happy we did. While my friend went to use the bathroom, I was sitting at the bar looking at the menu. I could hardly read or comprehend anything because I needed food ASAP. The choice was between two of my trusty favorites-- a burger or fried chicken. I asked the friendly woman working at the bar what she recommended and she pointed out that the fried chicken was HALF OFF that night. Apparently, bone-in fried chicken is half off every Monday. Tip: check out their menu online because they have other daily specials and a happy hour. Plan your week accordingly. Fried chicken it was, then! My friend decided to order the same since it was such a great deal. Our level of hunger inspired up to each order our own full chicken, because what every woman needs in her life is an entire chicken to herself, right? We ordered at our table outside from our phones, which was quite convenient and left no room for error. Waiting for the chicken seemed like an eternity, although in reality, it wasn't. It was a very reasonable/normal amount of time, but again, hunger makes your mind do crazy things. When it came out, normally I would have dug right in, but it was a moment. This moment could not be ignored and needed to be captured in multiple photos. We just happened to sit outside next to the neon sign, so the photos turned out perfectly. I ordered the Tennessee hot chicken with buttermilk ranch. I've been obsessed with hot chicken ever since I had it for the first time in Nashville over a decade ago. Also, I am originally from Michigan, and ranch is a religion to us... it's most useful for dipping pizza and chicken. The chicken itself was juicy and tender with the perfect level of "hot". I am a dark meat gal, but I must say that the breasts weren't dry, which they can often be. Kudos to Lou's for that. The pickles were divine and the bread is... bread. It's the standard of what comes with that type of chicken and it's perfect for soaking up the grease in your stomach. (Please note, their fried chicken is not abnormally greasy. ALL fried chicken comes with a certain level of grease. It is what it is.) As you can probably imagine, we were not able to eat as much as we had planned, but that was perfect because I'm not embarrassed to say that I took that chicken home and ate FOR DAYS. I have nothing to complain about here. A great deal, friendly staff, delicious chicken and multiple days of leftovers. Have I convinced you to go to Lou's yet? If not, here's your message: go get the fried chicken on Monday when it's half off. You're welcome. read more

Lou’s - Barton Springs - Two hot chicks in their moment of glory. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Overall had a great time here. Good music and vibes. Clean. I got the chicken sandwich and parmasan fries which hitttt can't rlly speak for the drinks, overall just ok for me read more

Good cocktails and the burger was great. I feel like when you order a burger you don't expect much but this one surprised me. I liked the espresso martini and Negroni, service was friendly. And cool Austin vibe for ambiance. read more

Tastyyyy oh my. You walk in and sit wherever you like and order through at QR code. This is kinda nice cause you won't have any interruptions but I also like being able to ask the server what they recommend. I always feel weird about tipping at places like this without a true server but I thought of it more as a bar level tip. The ambiance is pretty chill and I enjoyed the vibe. They validate parking for the garage. I got the cheese burger with bacon and DAMN it is a good burger. I think the price is reasonable for the quality. Got the Paloma to drink and it was delicious. They have patio seating and plenty of space inside. Definitely recommend trying it out if you're in the area. Overall a great experience. read more

Lou’s - Barton Springs - Patio - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Stopped after a bike tour of downtown. Ordering is easy. Happy hour specials are nice. Our group ordered chicken wings, chicken tenders, a burger and the pulled chicken sandwich. No complaints!! Good outdoor seating, nice ambiance. Waitstaff attentive. read more

A happy hour go-to for me! $25/pitchers (normally $50 which is insane) and $9.50 for a dozen wings with your choice of 2 sauces. Drive into the parking garage, walk inside and seat yourself. Scan the QR code on the table (if you don't have service, Wi-Fi is listed at each table). Order and enjoy! Once you're done, grab a parking validation ticket on your way out read more

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This was my first time going to this Lou's location, although I've been to the location on the east side many times before. The menu is similar but has a couple small difference here and there. The most notable is the lack of frozen margs at this location. I highly recommend the spicy cucumber ranch water, which is very refreshing and tastes like a slightly less sweet marg. The wine selection is also great. My go at the other Lou's has always been the giant salads or the burgers. The sandwiches are good as well, but a little less exciting than the burgers and salads. I was a little dismayed to find little pieces of chicken bones in my salad this time, but once they picked them out, the rest of the salad was pretty solid. Definitely keep an eye out for the happy hour schedule (weekdays 4-6) and the specials on Mon-Tues-Wed! The free underground parking here is also a nice plus. read more

Lou’s - Barton Springs - Cobb salad - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Burgers were on point. I wasn't a big fan of ordering from and paying from my phone. I guess I am just old fashion when it comes to service. I also think for the price everything should come with a side. read more

Bomb Ass Chicken Wings!! Freaking loved them. Burgers were Okay Cold beer & cocktails were great. Almost No Service whatsoever. Everything is done using your phone. So if for some reason you dont have a phone; then recommend you sit at the bar because No Waitstaff is coming to check on you... lol Awesome location! Great place to sit and people watch! read more

This place simply wins on location. Service is lackluster - basically non existent. Their happy hour on wings is a good deal - not sure we'd return to pay full price for this food. read more

Very expensive margaritas that don't taste very good. Our food was okay but it wasn't anything special at all.

I think the best part of my experience here was being with friends so we can all experience this place together. Firstly, we were confused about the ordering system. We are all decently smart people (well not all of us. We have someone in our group that thinks burgers are better than tacos - they are obviously dumb. Anyways...). We didn't know if we were supposed to order at the counter or the table, and then how to get our drinks. The process was confusing. When it comes to the food, it was the most basic food possible. The fries were decent because of the amount of seasoning, so that was bearable. But the burger was nothing special at all. I only ate it because I already spent the money on it. But if they would have let me return it for a full refund after the first bite, I absolutely would have. read more

Lou’s - Barton Springs - Garlic parmesan fries - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The server does not actually take your order, unless you have a very specific request but then good luck finding them!! I paid almost $70 for a burger, a salad, queso and one beverage. They do auto gratuity...for WHAT again?! The food is mediocre at best. Never again. read more

Lou's is one of my recent favorites in Austin right now! The food is consistently delicious! Their jalapeño burger really hit the spot and I highly recommend that to anyone who loves a little spice. The Brussels sprouts were also delicious but I just wish they were a little crispier. The chicken is absolutely cooked to PERFECTION and the right amount of crispy. I also love a classic custard so you can't go wrong there. The service is pretty great too! I really enjoy sitting out on the patio and watching the sunset especially on one of these hot summer nights while enjoying a late dinner. I can't wait to go back and try some more of the menu read more

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Love Lou's! Service is great and food is always amazing. Their chicken sandwich is so good and I love getting the rotisserie chicken and garlic parm fries and their custard is also a can't miss read more

A Great spot to meet up for the Springs. Food service was quick and fresh minutes after ordering online. I have to say they serve A Bomb Miche! The restaurant gives a cafe tree house vibe due to being built around a tree trunk. But, overall the atmosphere was nice to have a conversation when the drinks just keeps coming. read more

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Order at table via QR code link style. Not quite as personal as table service and an awesome location. Patio over looks Barton Springs Rd with an awesome venue and televisions. Food and its delivery service was good. read more

Such a sad time at Lou's today. I usually love coming here for the reverse happy hour and we showed up for it this evening to celebrate my friends birthday and they no longer have it!! It stinks that this is no longer around, it was a great deal, and honestly the pitchers are half ice so NOT worth it for full price at $50. Service was terrible this evening. It was really unfortunate because the manager was very kind, but the person we interested with the most / server even though you can only do a QR code was very rude to us. She was not pleasant and made a hassle / fuss when we asked a couple questions. Really unfortunate when we came to have a celebration that this happened. I don't think I will be coming back to Lou's for a little while sadly, time to find a new nightly hh! read more

My husband and I live in the Zilker neighborhood I decided to walk to a nearby casual restaurant for dinner. Lou's turned out to be the perfect choice. We split a rotisserie chicken dish and a Greek salad. Both were truly excellent! And you should know we're foodies so that's no small compliment. We also enjoyed that it was very reasonably priced, something harder harder to find an Austin, and it had some of the old Austin feel in that they were families, young couples and groups of friends. It was very relaxed, friendly staff and just chill. We will be going back again soon. read more

Bright clean place. You order with your phone. The waitstaff did come over to make sure I knew how to order and then checked back later to see if we needed anything. The watermelon margarita was amazing! Loved the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer and enjoyed the rest. My husband said the slaw was really refreshing. read more

Great spot for a quick bite. Their outdoor deck is great and ordering is a breeze. My advice is - wings - tenders - comeback sauce - fried pickles Do not get - burger: over cooked and dry - pulled chicken sandwich: flavorless read more

My Wife and I attend ACL (Austin City Limits) Music Festival. Visiting from California. We were looking for somewhere good to eat and nothing was immediately coming up on Yelp. While driving around we found Lou's open and welcoming. Hailey greeted us from the register. We asked her recommendations and she shared her favorites. I told her order me what you want as I'm good to try anything once. She ordered me a breakfast taco with eggs, potatoes, bacon, cheese, and pico. She had such a great attitude and was so happy and eager to get us something yummy. The food was great the patio sitting was perfect. Nice breeze and got to people watch a bit. We will definitely be back to Lou's when in Austin. read more

Lou’s - Barton Springs - Lou's patio street view. - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I really like the food here but what they charge for a kid's cheeseburger is straight up greedy. Is the goal to discourage families from coming here? A kid's hamburger (without fries) is $10. To add a slice of American cheese - $2. Really guys? Are you that greedy? To add fries, $3. So a kid's cheeseburger with fries, $15. At a competitor for the same quality this meal is $8 and includes a drink. Do better, Lou's. you can afford it. read more

The order process is ABOMIDABLE!!! After trapping you in a garage, you will need half an hour to figure out how to build your drink and order. No escape till you tip for the order you did the work on. I SINCERELY HOPE THIS PLACE GOES OUT OF BUSINESS SOON! read more

Checked out Lou's for an early dinner around 6PM. Plenty of open seating at that time and we sat outside. It is a fun and casual vibe. It is counter service so you order first then go pick up your food when your buzzer goes off. I really enjoyed my burger. Yes, it's just a standard burger but fresh ingredients, very big portion too. A friend ordered parmesan fries and they were crispy and tasty. The frozen custard is soooo good, happy to go back just for that. Lou's is a great spot in a central location. I love that they validate parking in the garage. Prices are in line with that area. read more

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Another MML joint. Another place where YOU do almost all the work, but are expected to tip, starting at 20% minimum. Order your food from QR code, get your own water& flatware, get up and go to the bar if you need another drink. The staff, when you *do* see them, think they're too good for the place. Well, you know what... maybe I am, too read more

Lou’s - Barton Springs - Menu - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place made a great first impression. Rotisserie chicken was absolutely delicious, especially loved the seasoning on the outside. The chicken doesn't need a sauce however, the green sauce is too good not to get. And if you are a buffalo sauce, fan, the fried chicken sandwich with that sauce is lights out one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had. And don't sleep on the fries, they had the perfect level of crispiness while still being a slightly thicker fry. I will definitely be back to this place! I even had some leftovers that were just has good the next day. Highly recommend this place for something that is a little unique and a great price. read more

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3.5*/5, Sitting on the patio here in a lazy Sunday afternoon I almost forgot I was in Austin of 2022. This patio covered with Astro turf and picnic tables and is great for people watching. Barton Springs road even with all the gentrified condo complexes still has a that old Austin vibe; laid back with a few eccentric street people walking up and down the street. As for the food, the chicken rotisserie was good and I enjoyed the peri peri dipping sauce. A half chicken is good enough for 2. The Brussels sprouts were a little too sweet and the potatoes were ok and could be softer, we opted for a pitcher of rose sangria which had too much ice. The margaritas were ok but not very strong; the Tajin was nice touch There's also a covered patio at back which I missed. The indoor seating didn't seem that good more like a cafeteria and the line to order can back up quickly. read more

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Menu options that are just as delicious as they are affordable! My belly is happy and my heart is full. DON'T SLEEP ON LOU'S! read more

Lou’s - Barton Springs - Cheeseburger with an extra patty, deviled eggs and rotisserie potato's - American Near Me - Austin, Texas

Ordered lemon pepper wings and the taste of salt dominated my palate. It was off putting and confusing to say the least..