I come to SF several times a year and every time I make sure to stop at Louie's Bar. The drinks are solid, the food is good, the vibes are chill, the bar is clean and the staff is always friendly. Dwight and Tiana are the best! They're always super welcoming. They make you feel like family. No complaints at all. Definitely coming back. read more

Dope chill spot! Good food. Solid drinks. Vibe- old school bar, dark woods high ceilings. Good amount of tables and full bar setup. Mix of locals, business ppl, and friends gathering. Lots of laughter and talking. Ppl were chillin. Food- we got a chicken ceaser salad. Fries. And chicken parm sandwich. Food was well seasoned, flavorful, and pretty large portion sizes. Drinks- full bar available. Cocktails, beers, wine, and juices. Service- everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful. Food and drinks came out quickly. Met one of the owner Eric, he was super personable! read more

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Such a fun dive bar. We stopped by after a Giants game. Gray selection of beverages. Pub Rings were light and crispy. Steak bites were tender, flavorful and perfectly spicy. Service was quick and efficient read more

Louie's Bar - Pub Rings and Steak Bites - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Awesome hole in the wall type of bar with locals and regulars. Amazing food- daily food specials with and without drink pairings. Decently priced beers and cocktails. read more

Fun enough for a late night dive and a few bites. Chose Louie's because it serves food late and it's not too crowded. I do wish the music was a bit less loud but it was still possible to talk. My Old Fashioned was okay. Food was also ok. Cheese fries weren't bad. Caesar salad was fine. Mushroom sandwich was also not too bad. Fellow diners said their pozole was too salty. Having to order everything through the somewhat busy bar was slightly inconvenient, but everything worked out in the end. read more

Dropped in for a quick date night meal on Friday. While the surrounding are (FiDi) is not particularly lovely on a Fri/weekend evening, Louie's bar was a fun and tasty place to grab a bite and drink. While it has a "divey" environment, the inside is nice, clean, and has more elevated food options. We started with the spicy guava marg and London fog; even though I'm not a fan of gin, the London fog's perfect creaminess made me enjoy the drink. The spicy marg definitely has a kick.. I got 2! For food, both the burger and Caesar salad with chicken were delicious. The real star though was the house-made citrus habanero sauce; perfect tart- and spiciness to douse all over my food. We also got the chefs special kungpao brussels; while the flavor was good, I wish the brussel sprouts were crunchier. Bartenders were attentive and I love the large tv playing sports. Next time we're back, I want to try one of their Saturday dinners which look/sound amazing! read more

Louie's Bar - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's always good to find a go-to spot for burgers and drinks, and I think I might have just found my spot! The Burger was delicious! Great patty (I got it medium-rare) topped with bourbon BBQ jam, arugula, and potato sticks. I added cheese (white cheddar) and a side of fries to mine. The fries were very crispy and tasty. One thing to note is that the bourbon BBQ jam tasted like it had some kind of tomato base, which is not what I expected when I ordered. With the cheese slice on top, it made me feel more like I was eating "chicken parm" (but burger) than BBQ. I probably would have liked something more like caramelized onions or mushrooms, but the bacon chunks in it were good. Prices are fair and service was good. I'm pretty sure they will see me again. read more

Louie's Bar - The Burger - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Auntie C-Money (aka Cindy) made our event of 50+ people worth every penny. Whether you come for the drinks or the food, she's the one you want hosting. Just remember, she's family read more

Louie's Bar - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very chill dive bar that we came to after going to the MOMA. It was lively enough with a good amount of people, but it was still mellow enough that you could walk in and get a table on a Friday night. The cocktail I tried was good, but nothing too special -- I'd probably just get the beers next time. The place had good snacking pub food like the sour cream and onion popcorn, garlic cheese fries, and potato skins. I don't come to this area that much, but I would stop by here again in the future! read more

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One star because I have to in order to write a review. Truly truly truly some of the worst service out of all the bars in this area. Maybe my friends and I are unicorns and this only happens to us... but every time we have been here the staff has been hostile and tonight was enough to leave a bad review. I'll save my sob story after reading some of these comments and seems like management maybe has deeper issues they're working towards. Best of luck read more

Walking around the city and happened to stumble upon this hidden gem of a restaurant & bar place. I enjoyed the ambiance and the customer service even made it a more enjoyable experience. Mojito was very strong, but I'm glad I didn't need to order a second drink. Chicken sandwich and potato skins were delicious. No complaints on this place - highly recommend! read more

Louie's Bar - Chicken Sandwich, Potato Skins - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Always the best times at Louie's! I've been a big fan of the Pour Guys establishments for years and Louie's was the last on the list. We rolled by a few months ago for the first time and have been coming back ever since. The atmosphere, old brick walls, delicious food & wonderful service keep us craving our next visit. The fried chicken sandwich is fantastic, the pozole has a nice kick to it & the High Life is always ice cold. Our favorite bartender is Matt! So personable / professional and he also makes an amazing Sazerac. The vibes here are an all time high and it is especially pleasant to find this hidden in a downtown alley. Can't wait for our next visit! read more

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Came here for lunch and it had a great, simple, American lunch menu. I got the Caesar, add bacon, chicken, and avocado, and it did not disappoint. The ambiance was perfect for a mid week lunch, not too loud whatsoever and not so quiet that everyone could hear your conversation. The server/bartender was timely and check in on us and was friendly. Price was just right for downtown SF, but not overly expensive! read more

Perfect dive bar! No parking whatsoever at all ! I honestly don't remember food menu / options . Drink specials, like 1 beer & 1 shot Lots of seating Clean Bathroom Fancy rare beers down to PBR friendly professional staff I'd love to return here next time I'm in town & I'll definitely recommend read more

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Small and vibrant bar in the financial district! Many of my co-workers said it felt very east coast with the decor and the vibe of the space. Very close to BART off Market St. and a few parking garages if you need it too. Loved the staff here who are super friendly, kind, and helpful with suggestions. Not only are the drinks incredible, the food is delicious!!! You've got to get their little nuggets of fried chicken in the tastiest sauces! Absolutely worth it and get in there sooner than later as it is the spot for after work. We went at 4:30 pm and it was already packed. It actually started to calm down after 5:30pm and people started to clear out. Go have a beverage, snack, and enjoy this cute little bar! read more

Great craft beer, friendly service, good looking food (I didn't try any but liked the look of that people sat near me had) and TVs showing old movies or sports. It looks like a dive bar, but it's far better than that. read more

The food is awesome. But the service is spectacular. Always. Everyone is great. But have you met Matt? You will leave here with a spiritual sense of coming back. Nothing here could compare. But also the cheese fries. Mmmm. This is SF respite for the majority of you. read more

I got the Potato Skins for $13 It was my first time having this! It comes with pork belly, cheese, quail egg, creams and chives. It was just an explosion of flavor! Each bite was so delicious. I loved the crispness of the pork belly, the popping egg yolk, and the cream. Make sure you get a little bit of everything on your fork and you'll get the perfect bite. read more

Was recommended since we were hungry after our whiskey cocktail making class . Really chill dark vibe cozy spot . The burger and fries were good! The tacos were lacking the bulgogi flavor though . The spicy margarita was good . The price was decent ! Friendly customer service and spot all around ! read more

Louie's Bar - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The place that every dive bar should be. Decent prices on drinks (exceptional by SF standards), tasty food - I had a chicken parm sando and it was delicious. And of course, great banter from the bartenders and generally happiness. Just really good vibes and experience all around. I'd definitely be a regular if I lived anywhere nearby. read more

Not much has changed since 2018 haha! This place is still a great spot to come to after work and they still serve up some great bar bites. It still gets packed and it's loud! So if you're looking for a place where you can have a nice conversation, this ain't it. Great find for drink specials and snacks. The potato skins with the quail egg is *chefs kiss* read more

Louie's Bar - Cauliflower bites, potato skins and something else - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good spot. Great selection and specials...staff was great and so were the customers. I typically have some complaints but not here. Will dey go back if I am in the area read more

The perfect after work bar in downtown SF. Great cocktails and solid beer selection. We caught the first game of the NFL season on Thursday night. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Randomly found this place searching on Google for nearby bars to celebrate my birthday. Love the vibe and the staff were very friendly. I'd never know this place existed. It's tucked in a hidden street, that looks like an alley. Food is served here, but we had just ate so I didn't order any plates. Enjoyed the cocktails and did I mention the staff? Great people and great place to visit. read more

Louie's Bar - a bar with a lot of bottles of alcohol - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Even though it was pretty loud in there, food was extremely good! It was hard to find anything open pass 8pm in Financial District, so when I found this gem I was super happy! I enjoyed my burger a lot- amazing size patty, good meat, and good portion of fries. Also good for watching sports! read more

Louie's Bar - Chicken burger and The Burger - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place has the most delicious burgers I've ever had. Besides burgers, the rest of the food is also amazing. The staff is friendly and fun. They have a full bar with great cocktails. The ambiance is nice, but the only downside is that the restrooms are in bad shape. read more

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Soooooo good! I had the Crab Roll. Absolutely delicious, great amount of crab and wonder customer service! read more

For a meal that is outmatched by none, flock to this alley way in Fidi every Saturday and grab the first available seat. The warm "below deck" vibes of the bar pair perfectly with a tall pint and whatever the chef has prepared for the famed "Saturday Supper". Outside of Saturdays, Louie's is acclaimed for its bar fair. So if you can't make it on a Saturday, an after-work happy hour will always suffice. In short, Louie's never misses the mark. read more

Louie's Bar - Recent Saturday supper: "Marty's fried chicken" Better than anything I've had in the city. - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Quality place to get dinner or drinks located in downtown SF. It's not off a busy street so may be easy to miss but definitely worth checking out if you're wanting to go out in the area. We went on a Saturday night and they had several good craft beers on tap (including a Chicago one I was happy to see) They had food, which looked good from all the dishes I saw (we'd already ate). The bartenders were all nice, and even poured us all a free shot before we left. Had a very cool vibe, and would highly recommend for people out of town looking for somewhere to go downtown, or for Bay area residents looking for a new spot to checkout. read more

First time customer for lunch, but I've been here before for drinks. A very cool old school bar and friendly service from our bartender. We ordered the quail egg potato skins appetiser and it was great. I ordered the burger and a side salad. It was very good. I wasn't impressed with their beer selection. They do have amazing beer and shot specials. read more

Hole in the wall-literally right next to the glaucoma center. You will miss it if you're not looking for it. Awesome dive bar vibes with upscale food. Two older dudes in the back absolutely killing the menu. Drinks were fair priced and the place looked extremely clean and well kept. Eric was awesome, 100% would return read more

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Loved the vibes of this dive bar! It was packed for a Monday and the bartenders were very friendly and knowledgeable about whiskey! They have a whiskey of the week for $12 so I got to try the Frey Ranch whiskey which was great! Also seems like they always have pliney the elder available! They also have an amazing habanero hot sauce that I bought for a white elephant! read more

Louie's Bar - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A good spot to check out a game after work! There are only two TVs so you could get unlucky if there are multiple games on at once that you're interested in. The menu is elevated bar food. The potato skins and onion rings were excellent! The chicken nuggets had good flavor but the sauce was very sticky so the pieces at the bottom were a little hard to eat. The cheese fries were also good but not spectacular. read more

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Great everything. Just go here. You will NOT be disappointed. It's making me write more things. How about late food. Great staff. Great owner. Clean bathrooms. Can I post now? read more

What, went to a bar?! That's so NOT me... unless I'm out of town, see Oahu. So, what brought me here was a pop-up event of three businesses, one offering cocktails and the other two food (Gamsaan Cocktail Co., 2 x 4 Bbox, and El Chino Grande). Of course, I'm all about the food. After ordering a few items from El Chino Grande (https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-chino-grande-san-francisco), it was a stop around 5 pm on Saturday 9/25/21. As I worked my way to the kitchen in back, I was carded for my vaccination card and ID (yes, I'm me and over 21). My food was not ready, expected since they just opened the doors, so I went back to my illegally parked car and waited about ten minutes. As I left, I saw 2 x 4 Bbox's menu and ordered a couple of his salads and a couple snack boxes too. Not fair for me to review the food since it is not a permanent part of the bar. The bartender rang up my add on orders on their register so that was my only interaction besides the greeter. The feel and vibe is of an old time place with the main bar to the left and tables to the right. Not sure whether there is a downstairs area open to the public as I saw a set of stairs near the entrance. The location is less than a half block from the used-to-be bustling satellite location of the popular Yank Sing Restaurant; I noticed this driving past it on my way home. Hopefully, they will be able to sustain themselves until things open up and people are actually working in the buildings that surround them. read more

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I've been here a few times over the last year and it's been an excellent experience every time I've come. The bar staff is great and the whiskey selection is actually a lot broader than what anyone might think (and at great prices). The bar itself is very much a dive bar that feels somewhat hidden in an ally of the busy fidi district of San Francisco. Most weekdays are on the slower side of things, but when things pick up on a major sports game day, the bar is completely packed. Aside from the whiskey selection, the bar food is good enough to fill you up. The popcorn and bar nuts are the cheapest of menu options and make for good bar food. If you're a bit more hungry, the salads, wings, and tacos can hold you up pretty well. The biggest downside to Louie's is that they only open on weekdays, so trying to make a weekend trip is a no-go (apparently it's too slow in that area on weekends according to staff). But if you can make it on the weekdays, it's well worth it. read more

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on us all. San Francisco, imho mostly due to our leaders, has felt more of the brunt. The graveyard of restaurants is truly sad. Thank God Louie's has withstood the storm, masts aplomb, ready to serve once again!!! Hallelujah praise the Lard! Louie's Bar has been my go to lunch place for near 8 years. Cindy is one of my favorite bartenders PERIOD!!! YES. They are back open and the food, vibe, and drink are all the same....GREAT! Their burger is one of the best in the whole Bay Area ( I think as good if not better than Spruce!) Great onion rings, fries, Fried Chicken sandwich. Even the specials are excellent. Always great drink combos! Amazing selection of Bourbons, Beers, Whiskeys and the like. All the staff has always been super amazing to me. Highly Highly recommend you stop by for Lunch or a quick cocktail after work. I am sure they will get crazy busy again. Thank you Louie's and the Pour Guys! read more

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This is truly a hidden Gem. This was my first time trying the burger at Louie's. WOW probably the best burger in San Francisco. If you have a chance to stop by and indulge please please do so. The staff is on point and the ambiance is perfect. What a find. Say hi to Eric and Cindy. You will not be disappointed. read more

Drinks and staff are excellent. I had the bartender make a random one, and it was 15 plus tax. It's super crowded in a tight space and if you're not sitting, it's not comfortable. The burger tho was not good for its price at 24. Needs more flavor in it. read more

Louie's Bar - Burger price was ouchie - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Louie's is legit! Seriously the best burger I've had in ages!! I had a meat burger with white cheddar and bacon. I was also impressed with the vegetarian burger my partner ordered. It was appreciated that the vegetarian option wasn't just another fake meat patty, rather it was a juicy thick slice of butternut squash. Both burgers were bomb AF. Do yourself a favor and order the cheese fries too! (drool) Seriously they have an impressive gastronomic menu!! They have an in-house made citrus habanero hot sauce that is so addicting. We picked up a bottle to take home. Bartenders were super welcoming and attentive. The old fashion cocktail I ordered was well made and straight up deliciousness. It was busy with a good crowd when we went but still able to snag a couple seats at the bar. read more

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