Bar Louie

Originally from the city, I knew what to expect from this Bar Louie. We sat ourselves and were immediately greeted. It’s a Tuesday so you know what that means! $ 1 Burgers baby! I worked out hard that morning so I deserved it dammit. Our server messed up our drink orders but no big deal. But then she gave me a much lower price of my drink of which I was not happy about. I figure she was new… but my money is funny! The burgers were delicious and very reasonable. I’d definitely come back for the good. Although we only expected to pay $ 10−12/each, we ended up paying $ 20/​each. Do they jack up the drink process on Tuesdays? Idk but I’ll just drink at home next time.

Stand bar, stand bar food…
Services is always slow even when there is nobody there (almost empty)
Food always take awhile to come out

Dollar burgers on Tuesdays are decent. You pay for the toppings. Food is generally decent enough for bar food. It can be hard to get the attention of the bartender or the server.

Really rude staff and snooty atmosphere. You’re a bartender, not a Rhodes scholar, please do not give me attitude. Skip over this place if you’re in Naperville.

Very standard bar — service was kind of slow though. The food took awhile to come out but eventually it got out. I got the Ahi Tuna and Soul Sister Pinot Noir. Mixing red and seafood but still very good. I rather go here than the other bars in Naperville.
Good place if you just want to grab a quick bite and a few drinks with your friends. The booths are very comforting and nice. From my experience, always a good time and lively place here.

Bar Louie is Bar Louie, nothing fancy. Came here for a drink in a Saturday night for some drinks. The bar was crowded and there were no open tables. We had found a spot by the door which was cozy but drafty and I was not happy. My boyfriend took a walk around the bar and he found a table right by the bar, score!
The server came over right away and took our order. I usually do the Diva martinis when I go to a BL but I decided to be daring and ordered another kind of martini. Not sure what it was called but it was a grape flavored drink. It was very good.
My boyfriend had a cucumber martini which he enjoyed so much that he ordered another. While we were there the DJ started playing and a few people made their way to the tiny dance floor.
Was not a fan of the DJ at all.
This is a fun place to have good drinks, good good, people watch and only hang out for about an hour. I think I’m too old for that scene lol.

Wasn’t the first time in and won’t be the last! We are fans of bar Louis! Food was great, drinks were great. Our server was exceptional besides the fact that when one of our guest at the table asked what artichokes were and the server replied a type of fish! Yes, ît didn’t register with me at first, so I asked her again what artichokes were, and low and behold, she replied to me, a type of fish! Please train your servers on what they serve! As a chef, my staff are well trained! You guys still get 4 starts though!

Just moved to Chicago, and found this nice bar, with a good variety of drinks, good food, especially the pretzels. Definitely will be back for the next Cubs game)

Have been there for the Cubs game. Overall I liked this bar, a large sort of droughts beers) food is OK, service was average, always trying to catch the bartender to get something else, may be because of the game and the bar was understuffed. It’s a good neighborhood bar. Not sure if will be back.

Let us begin by saying we’ve had a few of our best nights out at Bar Louie in Downtown Naperville.
Bar Louie is one of many Downtown Naperville bars, but it stands apart in that the clientele is different than, for example, Features or Potter’s, etc. People go to Bar Louie to have fun. The environment is casual and cozy with deep inset half circle booths.
It can get a little cramped in there on the weekends and the music does get loud, so we recommend this bar if you’re looking for a fun evening and possibly some dancing on the dance floor!
Bar Louie is without a doubt one of the most popular hangouts for Downtown Naperville during the weekends.
One of the nicest things about this bar is how fast you get served. One rule of thumb for Bar Louie is, the faster you get there the faster you can get a seat. The place is small so getting a spot at night is somewhat difficult after the dinner rush.
Once you get a seat you are quickly served. The waitstaff always gets your drinks fast and they never let your drink go empty without coming around asking for another round (major plus)!
The décor is classy and clean and goes well with the feeling of the bar (unlike some of the other bars we have been to *cough, cough* Bar 630). Another positive is the lighting. It’s at the right setting so you’re not blinded but bright enough so it’s not a game of hide-​and-​seek.
The food is pretty good but like any bar it’s a tad overpriced. Bar Louie takes classic bar food and jazzes it up a little. I’ve had their burger once and I thought it was pretty damn good so no complaints there! Once again, the bar gets PACKED at night so if you’re a person who minds having to move through a crowed, then this bar isn’t for you.
In short: good food, fast service, fun atmosphere. This bar is a MUST GO on our list!

The food here is bar none the best in downtown Naperville. I’ve had the tacos, veggie burrito, and quite a few other dishes and always leave with a smile on my face. Some of my favorites include flatbread veggie pizza and the pear & blue cheese salad. I’d recommend this place for a quick bite to eat.
Warning, at night this place becomes a club, which can be obnoxious depending on the crowd.

Turned Blackhawks off 1240 even though posted hours are 1:00 am

I have visited this place several times to meet up with people for drinks. Lots of booze selections and the dance floor is normally popping on a saturday night.
Everything is always clean.
Beware though, some of the people who visit this place can be rambunctious. My brother in law nearly got into a fight here and I was harassed once in the parking garage. Not saying its the bars fault at all, but it sucks to have to deal with those kind of people anywhere.

To begin with, I had the Tuscan Chicken Pasta. It was a tasteless mess, overcooked and bland. Please tell me, has anyone on the Bar Louie staff studied the cuisine native to the Tuscany region of Italy? Why don’t they put some authentic Tuscan bread on the side? Some things on the menu annoyed me: Why must the word Appetizers be shortened to «apps?» They have a selection of tacos they refer to as «street tacos. «Is Bar Louie trying to conjure up the aesthetic of urban Mexico? What street are they referring to? Jefferson Avenue in Naperville?
My daughter’s marinara sauce was spicy. .and it cane from the children’s menu.
Look, I know North Central students need a place to take their parents to when they drive down from Itasca. .but for the love of all things holy, why not choose Jimmy’s?

This Bar Louie is like watching a student attend honors courses, be a star athlete, and then they trip and fall on the stairs and everything comes spilling out of their backpack. It’s like, how did you get where you are by being such a goofball?
I’ve been to this Bar Louie a few times, mostly during holiday bar crawls, but most recently for post dinner drinks. I had the Effen Cucumber martini, which was light & refreshing, I loved it. I went home that night and looked on Pinterest for my own cucumber martini recipes. My friend had 2 s’mores martinis. The fact that she had 2 should say enough for itself.
That second martini arrived at our table in a short cocktail glass because they «ran out of martini glasses.»
This is Bar Louie. You have a martini list. You’re practically a martini bar. It’s a bar. Even though it was Saturday night, it wasn’t filled nearly to capacity so… what the hell? I know the drink tastes the same coming out of any vessel, but clearly someone isn’t doing their job. And when you’re paying $ 10 for a cocktail, it should at least be in the proper glassware, right?
The stem of my own glass was sticky, so I suppose the bartenders might be a bit sloppy too.
When it comes to downtown Naperville, Bar Louie is one of the best choices for a cocktail. But they couldn’t hold a candle to cocktail bars in other locales. I grudgingly give it 4 stars since there isn’t much else to compare them to out this way.
Now, can someone with a shit ton of money PLEASE open a decent cocktail bar in the west suburbs? THANK. YOU.

For a couple of drinks and maybe an appetizer, I would probably return. We went for dinner though and the food is underwhelming. I had the drunken fish & chips and I’ve had alot better. Too much batter and I suspect that the fish is frozen. The fries were good but they certainly didn’t give me many. Drinks are fine but it’s not very hard to pour a beer. Rachel, our server, was gracious and very attentive.

Wow… its been a long time since I’ve been to Bar Louie but I was pretty pleased. Friendly service, and good food… My friend and I went on a quiet Sunday afternoon. She enjoyed everything and the portions for the two of us were large. We ordered mostly appetizers to split. The pork sliders and tater tots are definitely something I would go back for… and the pretzel sticks with the three sauces are some of the best I’ve had in the ‘burbs!
Add in a delicious Effen vodka and we were a fan of Louie’s offerings…

Bar Louie was kind of underwhelming. Perhaps I was there on a dull night, but I was looking for a cool sports bar with good drinks, hot and satisfying food and a cool bartender to chat with since I am out of town alone on business.
The drink menu was okay, being a beer and wine girl myself. The service was pretty good. The bartenders checked up a lot, but talked a bit more to each other than any of the guests. I am in the industry, so I understand that is a constant struggle. Still they were friendly enough.
I ordered the veggie flat bread, which was something to the effect of a massive saltine with some sautéed veggies on top. All in all a unsatisfying experience. I probably wouldn’t rush back.

I’ve been a fairly regular patron at this Bar Louie location — mostly because my parents are semi-​regulars here and they love a good deal (and I grew up in Naperville, so me and this Bar Louie go way back).
Here are my highlights:
They typically have great specials! $ 1 burgers on Tuesdays usually get my parents in there, so I’ve joined them a handful of times for dinner. I mean, it’s a great deal! Of course you pay extra for the toppings, but it’s still a cheap price for a good pub burger.
I’ve also been there on a Wednesday where all apps were half price from 6 – 8 pm. Now that’s a deal if I’ve ever heard one! I for one am a huge fan of appetizers. Light bites that allow you to basically taste test the menu? SOLD. It was so nice because instead of doing dinner our whole table just ordered a ton of apps. The flatbreads are delish, chicken wings were good, calamari was also noteworthy. Bottom line, if you get the chance, take the full tour of their appetizer menu.
On top of the Wednesday app special, they also had $ 5 martinis that night! I enjoyed a cucumber martini and it was soooo refreshing and delicious. It was actually that very martini that created my love for cucumber vodka and it’s been a sweet romance ever since.
Word to the wise, don’t stay past 9 or 10 pm or else you’re in for a club-​ish dance floor scene full of college kids and divorcees on the prowl (not my jam). And I’m not kidding, no matter what day of the week it is this transformation happens like clock work at the strike of 10 pm. DJ starts his music and the dancers creep to the floor.
I’m giving 3 stars to the Naperville Bar Louie, because well, I’ve had better. Better at other locations. To me, the service, drinks and atmosphere aren’t worth the full price cost. You’ll only find me here if there’s a good special going on!

Despite being packed last night, we were seated right away, and on the covered patio no less! Score! The music was bumpin. They played a mesh of hip hop and techno music. At night, it pretty much turns into a dance club inside.
I asked our server to recommend a nice summer drink and went with both of her recommendations. She checked up on us a few times; the service was good.
Tips:
— from the patio seating, you can enjoy the music while still being able to converse
— $ 1 burgers on Tuesdays