Bar Louie - Tempe

Bar Louie - Tempe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kris

   Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place for cocktails and a bite to eat. Wait staff great!
   

   Bar Louie - TempeResponded on March 27, 2025

   Kris - Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cocktails and the food. We're especially glad to hear that Sill and Ivy made such a great impression — we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
   

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   Sabrina

   Phoenix / Arizona14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was great despite the kitchen being down a cook. Loud environment but that is to be expected with a game on.
   

   Bar Louie - TempeResponded on March 10, 2025

   Hi Sabrina, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We're glad to hear that despite the restaurant being busy, you found our service to be great. We're sorry if the noise level was higher than you'd prefer, but we understand that's to be expected when there's a big game on. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoyed our food. We're always striving to improve and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope to see you again soon at Bar Louie - Tempe!
   

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   Glen VIP

   Phoenix / Arizona93 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One does not often encounter establishments that strike the delicate balance between convivial atmosphere and polished service, but Bar Louie has mastered the alchemy. Last evening’s rendezvous proved a testament to their prowess. The service was executed with commendable professionalism—attentive yet unobtrusive, as all good hospitality ought to be. My companion, a gentleman of Mexican origin named Maximiliano (Maximo to acquaintances), and I began with glasses of wine—a crisp Sauvignon Blanc for myself—and a margarita of respectable composition for him. For the amuse-bouche, we sampled the Trio Dips & Chips. The crisp tortilla chips, presented with artisanally uneven edges, accompanied three housemade accompaniments: a salsa verde with commendable piquancy, a guacamole of ideal texture (neither overly mashed nor distressingly chunky), and a queso that avoided the cardinal sin of excessive viscosity. A harmonious ensemble, though the disclosed caloric considerations gave one momentary pause. C’est la vie—indulgence, in moderation, remains a pillar of civilised existence. Maximo elected for the Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, a choice both seasonally apt and executed with finesse. The broth achieved a velvety consistency, elevated by the inclusion of delicately toasted croutons and a snowfall of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. One might suggest a whisper more basil to elevate the herbaceous notes, but this is a minor quibble. The true triumph, however, lies in Bar Louie’s adherence to civilised licensing hours. A 2 a.m. closure is not merely convenient; it is a public service in an age of increasingly premature last calls. In summation: an establishment worthy of patronage. I shall return—though perhaps after consulting my tailor regarding the Trio Dips’ lingering implications.
   

   Bar Louie - TempeResponded on March 10, 2025

   Glen - Your eloquence in describing your experience is truly a delight to read! We are honored by your kind words and thrilled that Bar Louie provided the perfect balance of atmosphere and service for your evening. It brings us great joy to know that our offerings—from the crisp Sauvignon Blanc to the thoughtfully prepared Trio Dips & Chips—met your discerning palate. We shall certainly take note of your insightful suggestion regarding the basil’s presence in our Creamy Tomato Basil Soup. We look forward to welcoming you and Maximiliano again soon—perhaps for another late-night rendezvous that satisfies both the appetite and the soul. Until then, we raise a glass to indulgence, in moderation, of course! :)
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Waiter was accommodating and pleasant. Noise outside was too loud. Food was great!
   

   Bar Louie - TempeResponded on March 1, 2025

   Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal! We're always working on improving our guests' experience and your feedback helps us with that. We're sorry if the noise level was too high for your liking and we'll certainly take that into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   chris

   Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Poor food quality Hardly saw the server Not a good experience
   

   Bar Louie - TempeResponded on February 16, 2025

   Chris - We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Bar Louie - Tempe. It's disappointing to know that our food and service did not meet your expectations. We pride ourselves on delivering top-notch food and service, and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. I have sent an email to you which will allow me to look into your visit further. Sincerely, Bar Louie Guest Relations.
   

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   StacyAnn

   Phoenix / Arizona1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was a lot tastier than I expected. Calamari was texturally perfect, not rubbery at all. Table was directly in the middle of where bartenders picked up their drinks and the kitchen door so I would have preferred another location, but it was Valentine’s Day and they were busy. Server was very good. I really liked her.
   

   Bar Louie - TempeResponded on February 16, 2025

   Hello StacyAnn, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at Bar Louie - Tempe. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the calamari and that we could provide a satisfying dining experience. We apologize if the location and the busy period didn't meet your expectations. We are always trying to find the best spot for our guests and your feedback is invaluable. We're glad to hear that our server was up to the mark and that you appreciated her service. We hope to see you again soon for another great experience!
   

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   Steve

   Phoenix / Arizona9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a great choice for a light dinner and conversation before the new year! The staff seemed engaged and happy to serving on this night!
   

   Bar Louie - TempeResponded on January 21, 2025

   Steve - Thanks for choosing us and leaving such a great review! We are happy to read that our team has been able to provide exceptional service for you. As always, our team is looking forward to your next visit. See you next time!
   

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   Hanan

   Phoenix / Arizona1 review

   1.0

   Dined on December 26, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Wated 2 hours for my chips and dip sauce!! Worst experience ever. I could understand how busy the place could be but don’t take 2 hours to bring my appetizer! Like it’s just ships and dip!
   

   Bar Louie - TempeResponded on February 12, 2025

   Hanan - We sincerely apologize for the long wait time for your appetizer. Waiting two hours for chips and dip is completely unacceptable, and we understand how frustrating that must have been. While we do our best to manage busy times, your experience was far from the standard we aim to provide. We truly appreciate your feedback and will be addressing this with our team to ensure better efficiency in the future. If you’d be open to it, we’d love the opportunity to make this right. I have sent an email to you which will allow me to look into your visit further. Sincerely, Bar Louie Guest Relations. We appreciate your time and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance.
   

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   Erica

   Phoenix / Arizona1 review

   1.0

   Dined on December 26, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Very poor service, we arrive before happy hour, and we’re not able to get a server in time so we had to go to the bar to try to get happy hour before it ended. We ordered our food and it took 45 minutes to an hour. Are we just was non-existent. I had wanted to order another drink. She said she would be right back and didn’t return it for 15 more minutes then when I ordered my drink, I didn’t get the drink for another 20 minutes. When we asked another Waitress to find our waitress to check on our food and drinks, finally waitress showed up and was very dismissive about why our food and drinksctsiing so long . Then when we finally got our food , burger, fries and My nephews food was lukewarm . Will not be back
   

   Bar Louie - TempeResponded on February 12, 2025

   Hey Erica, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at Bar Louie - Tempe. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we regret that we missed the mark on your visit. It's not the kind of service we aim to provide, and we apologize for the delay you experienced. We also understand that you found your food and drinks not up to par. We're taking your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our service. I have sent an email to you which will allow me to look into your visit further. Sincerely,Lori
   

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    midtownfoodie

    Phoenix / Arizona19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Went for happy hour on our way to airport to pick up lost bag. Wait staff was great given it was Xmas day! Happy hour was a pleasant surprise given the holiday. Will definitely be back! Thanks Bar Louie!
    

    Bar Louie - TempeResponded on January 21, 2025

    Thank you so much for sharing! We love seeing you had a great visit! Please stop by again soon! :)
    

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