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    Bar Louie - Carmel

    3.6 (299 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Lauren S.

    Food & service were great. We were helped by the whole staff. Sat at the bar & the chairs were super squeaky but that was the only downside.

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    Mary H.

    Double date here a couple weeks ago and it was such a nice time :) I got a Cajun style pasta dish and it was delicious! 10/10. I also got this orange martini and it was so good.

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    Mack S.

    I ordered blue cheese TWO times through doordash. The first time I just thought maybe someone read the ticket wrong so i placed a second order just for blue cheese sauce & again they sent me buffalo sauce. I tried calling multiple times and there was no answer.

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    Shawn B.

    Bar Louie's-Carmel offers great vibes on a Friday or Saturday night! We went in and sat at the bar. There's TVs available to watch sports and the DJ starts at 10 pm. There's a small dance floor area in front of the DJ area. There was no cover change. After a certain time, they do card to get in. I didn't grab any food this time, but I did grab a wildberry margarita. It was a little too sweet for my liking, but still a tasty drink. I'll definitely be back.

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    Richard C.

    Bar Louie in Carmel is one of my go-to spots when I was a chill spot to have a drink and/or enjoy some really good food and watch some sports without breaking the bank! My go to is usually the sliders (salmon or cheeseburger) but there's literally not a miss on the menu. Have always had great servers & bartenders! Best one & by far my favorite is Ashley F! If you ever stop in & are lucky enough to get her, you'll know why!

    Kelly B.

    Not my first time here but was the first time for brunch. $3 mimosas hit the spot. Our server was new but that was cool she ended up doing a great job. They don't have a lot of breakfast items to choose from but what we did have was great. We will be back soon I'm sure.

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    Jamie D.

    We went to the mixology class upstairs, it's out on by the manager and a bartender. We paid $50/person and we got to make 4 drinks which was totally worth it! I would make sure you eat first because they do not skimp on these recipes! My husband and I went and we had a blast. I hope they do another one soon because it was such an awesome experience. The place was so pretty and decorated for Christmas. I took so many photos because I had such an amazing time and I wanted to prove that I made these drinks!

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    Jim C.

    Went to Bar Louie on a Friday night to watch the NCAA. We sat in the bar area. Plenty of TVs and all turned to one or more of the games. Lots of patrons and a very fun atmosphere. The entire bar was yelling and into the games. I got the beef sliders from the Bar Bites menu. I have to say, they were one of the best things I've ever eaten at Bar Louie. The bacon onion jam was wonderful. I'd definitely get them again. My wife got the Street Tacos, blackened shrimp. They were ok but we've had better elsewhere. They were served in 2 corn tortillas. The taste of the corn tortilla overpowered everything else, in our opinion. Not much flavor other than that. We would not get them again .., we'd try something different or both get the beef sliders! The food was served quickly. Particularly with how busy they were. It was also nice and hot. Service was good ... almost too good. The server kept coming back every 4-5 minutes to ask if all was ok and if we needed anything. Normally we really appreciate such great attentiveness. But we were there to also watch the game this time! LOL. Even though it was disruptive, they get an A+ for effort. And in other establishments, on a busy tv sport night, you maybe would never be able to even catch the wait staff when needed. So, an appreciated constant disruption? As always with me, I look for a deal. So, of course, I had a discount coupon. Our bill was accurate and the server handled the discount without issue. She was well trained with a good understanding. We will return.

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    Michael S.

    It has been a while since I have been to Bar Louie for drinks and appetizers for Happy Hour, but I have always enjoyed coming here for a glass of wine and an appetizer. Our Indy Wine Meetup group came here for the Happy Hour special from 4-7 on where you can get half off cocktails and wine and certain appetizers as well. We had the upstairs area of the bar reserved for our group and had two servers take care of us. The servers did a phenomenal job with our group and took very good care of us the entire night. We received excellent customer service. The wine list was decent and the cocktails looked wonderful. I ordered a glass of Meimoni Pinot Noir and a glass of Tribute Pinot Noir and a couple appetizers to share with some people. The wine was excellent and pure quality. The chicken tenders and spinach and artichoke dip with chips were wonderful as well. The flatbreads are also half price during Happy Hour and they are well worth it. The truffle and asparagus flatbread is amazing. The ambiance is very laid back and comfortable for a casual night out with friends for a drink. There was some confusion with the bill because the server said the gratuity was included with our price, so when I closed out my bill, I did not add any additional gratuity since I was under the impression that the gratuity was included in the price. When I looked at my receipt, I did not see the gratuity. Some other people in our group had issues with their bill because it did not show the half off discount on the appetizers. Ashley, the manager, was kind enough to fix the issue and take care of their bills. However, I do feel bad about the servers not getting gratuity because they did work hard and did such an excellent job tonight with our group. Hopefully, we can get this worked out the next time we come here for Happy Hour so I can make it up to the staff with a nice gratuity tip. Bar Louie is a great place for drinks and appetizers, and would highly recommend everyone check this out in Carmel. Everything is wonderful about Bar Louie.

    Gastroburger with side tater tots and a lemon drop martini
    Naomi E.

    Went here on a Saturday evening. The hostess was pretty rude, she led me to my table, threw the menus down, and walked off without saying a word..... Thankfully our waitress was sweet and attentive which made our dining experience better. It was pretty busy and more on the loud side as expected for a Saturday night. They have many TVs to enjoy. I had the Gastroburger with tots, it was really good. I also had a lemon drop martini which was ok.

    Cesar salad. You an see the extra chicken on the appetizer plate that was not removed
    Suzanne K.

    Had dinner last night. It was our first time at Bar Louie and probably our last. When we first arrived there was a slight wait. We were greeted by "How many?" and asked if we wanted a high top. We were fine with that and although high tops were empty, she told she would take us to a table. We were seated at the worst table in the whole place. Completely empty. No dining service, flatware or cocktail napkins, no salt and pepper completely empty. Wait for it, looking directly into the restrooms. I can tell you, men use the restroom more than women, and when they came out I was looking, not by choice, directly into their eyes. Pretty embarrassing for them and for me. 15 minutes went by and our waiter sauntered over. ? Want some water? "Yes, but we would like some drinks are you our server? "Yes, let me get you some water". And so it went. Ordered dirty martini and lemon drop. Both sat at the bar and were not served icy. As a matter of fact, we ordered calamari and it was served at least 5 minutes ahead of our drinks. Aside from the fact they were not icy we both enjoyed our drinks. The calamari was awesome and had fried peppers also. Yummy. We should have stopped there. I had the Cesar salad. The menu said it was grilled lettuce with a vinaigrette I added fried chicken. No vignette, saucy mayo style dressing and I could not tell if the romaine had been grilled. A ton of fried chicken pieces. ( I brought home at least 20 pieces). I asked for a coke when I ordered my salad. It did not come. I reminded our server and just before we got up, I got the coke. ( Good thing he served the water) My husband ordered the chicken sandwich with spicy honey and enjoyed it. He ordered a beer at the same time. He got his beer before his dinner, good. I reminded the beer server about the coke. Well you know how that turned out With tip our bill came to just about $100 Like I said, if we go back, I will refuse this table and sit at the bar. We were there about 3 hours totaled and saw our waiter 5 times. Water, order, check back, bring coke, serve bill. If the staff should read this, at the very least use this as a last resort table or turn it sideways. I am sure many of your customers dining and or using the facilities,would agree.

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    Rose Bowl evening. Service was dreadful and rueben sandwich also as bad. No wonder I haven't been there in years. Hasn't changed.

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    Great food! I'll always love Bar Louie in Carmel, with great service and ownership too!!

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    Dee! I love seeing this!! This is what we strive for! Come back soon!! 

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    Riya thank you for the 5 stars! We can’t wait to see you again soon!

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    4.2(293 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    We hosting our Mother's Day brunch at Culinary Dropout! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere…read morewas warm, elegant, and welcoming. The food was absolutely amazing -- everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our guests especially enjoyed the variety of brunch selections, the perfectly seasoned dishes, and the delicious dessert that made the meal feel extra special. We would also like to recognize the two gentlemen who worked our event. They were professional, attentive, patient, and made sure every detail was taken care of throughout the brunch. Their kindness and outstanding customer service truly stood out and helped make our celebration run smoothly. They made all of our guests feel comfortable and appreciated. Thank you again for helping us create such a beautiful and memorable Mother's Day celebration. We truly appreciate the wonderful experience and look forward to visiting again soon!

    I have driven by this place to get to Target and Marshalls so many times, but it always seemed so…read morepacked I never really wanted to bother to stop. I did see they allow you to make reservations on Open Table, so I booked it for a weekday to try it out. It wasn't nearly as busy as the parking lot looked, there was plenty of seating. It was a nice day so they had the windows open and they also had someone playing live music so it was a tad loud but, not overly loud where you can't hear your conversation. The menu is not your typical menu, it's very crafty if that's a word. The service was very good, and she explained the menu well and we took her up on her recommendations. Turkey pastrami which I had never had before. It tastes really fresh and felt healthy. The salad comes in a little small bowl but full of goodness. It's a really nice place for a girls night out, or a family dinner. Wouldn't consider it a good place for date night as it is pretty loud.

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    4.6(63 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Have been wanting to try this place out for a very long time. I will say I wasn't expecting it to…read morebe tucked back in a neighborhood. But the house was gorgeous. The inside was actually bigger than I was expecting. There was a beautiful bar located on one side of the house. Overall, decor was elegant but not pretentious. You could come in casual attire and not feel out of place. Our waiter was very personable and had a great sense of humor. He took time to explain the menu and was extremely helpful when it came to helping us decide on what to get. Everything sounded fantastic especially the starters. I didn't get a cocktail but I did get a lovely cup of hot peach tea that was very delightful. My friend's cocktail was beautiful. We did get a sample of one of the sparkling wines which was very nice. Mt friends ordered several items and I tried most of them. The carrots were my favorite. I ordered the tots and caviar as my main meal. This is definitely the upscale, adult version of tots. The potatoes were very crispy and I was shocked by the amount of caviar for the price. All the food was beautifully presented. And everything came out hot. Meaning temperature hot. You could tell everything was cooked fresh. Overall, it was a great culinary experience. But the great service is what would keep me coming back.

    I ate here with a friend last night. We both loved the ambiance. The staff were all amazing being…read moreincredibly professional and very down to earth. We got the escargot appetizer, which was so amazing that I've thought of nothing today but that escargot. I had the shrimp and grits as my entree and my friend had the salmon. We both enjoyed our entrees. They do have an espresso machine, so that was a huge plus to be able to order after dinner. Did I mention the escargot?!?!?!

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    4.4(582 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    My husband and I ate here for the first time today and we are SO UPSET! Not at the restaurant, meal…read moreor service but at ourselves for waiting so lonnnnggggg to try this delicious gem! We had the crab cakes and crab & artichoke dip for apps and our lunch entrees were the fried catfish sandwich with fries and the filet with mashed potatoes and collard greens. For bevvies, we tried their rosé and red zeppelin English ale. All of it, every bit and bite, was 10/10. Food breakdown: - Crab cakes: succulent lump crap meat within a lightly battered and flash fried coating. They come on a bed of arugula with a light dressing and dipping sauce for the cakes. Super yummy! - Crab & artichoke dip: ooey gooey deliciousness, perfect balance of cheese sauce too. You don't have to search for the crab or artichokes. And the fried naan chips were sliced long and thin, and could've been called naan fries actually. Perfect companion for the dip. - Fried catfish sammich: the piece of fish was huge and the batter was good. It came on Texas toast with fixins and tartar sauce. Won't lie, the only thing I wanted for was some hot sauce. That's a me problem... just gotta have hot sauce when I eat fried fish but I didn't ask for any while I was there (they may offer it) and still very much enjoyed the sandwich. - Filet: it was great... hubby got it medium and it arrived perfectly cooked. The Demi glaze sauce was so good and so were the sides. Their collard greens are seasoned up! I said does my auntie work here?! This cuisine is so comfortingly southern and didn't disappoint. Shoutout to our friendly and helpful server, Dan... our food and drinks came out quickly and so did our to-go box. His service was truly top notch. We have been living in Carmel for 5 years and this is one of the best restaurants here. If you're on the fence about trying this place, jump off and make a reservation. You won't regret it.

    I've had Juniper on Main saved in my collections for a while and this past weekend (Memorial…read moreDay/Race weekend) we decided to give them a try while attempting to avoid the crowds that were sure to be present in others parts of the city. This place is small...much smaller than I had imagined. In my opinion, there isn't really a good seat in the house, literally, because the restaurant is a converted home in a residential setting. Each and every table is either by the front door, near the kitchen, or restroom-adjacent. It also seemed like they were having some plumbing issues or something, because one area was blocked off making the seating situation even more limited. It was nice out, so we probably should've dined on the patio. Our server never introduced himself by name, so I didn't learn that tidbit of info until we got the bill. We ordered the deviled eggs flight, which he told us that he couldn't tell us about because "it's different every time". He did check for any allergens, which was thoughtful. The deviled eggs themselves were very much a blank canvas and the toppings were the entire show. Server asked if we wanted to play egg roulette or if we wanted him to tell us what they were. We wanted to know, so he pointed to each...extremely close, and I was so distracted by his finger hovering so dangerously close to my food that all I heard was "chimichuri". I have no clue what the others were. Oh, I think one was chili crisp! I also had the crab cake and loved the aioli that it was served with. My husband had the BLT, which comes with an egg on it and is served on Texas Toast. He's not a fan of Texas Toast, but he enjoyed the sandwich. If I were rating this on food alone, it would be 4 stars, but the cramped atmosphere and level of service brings it down to a 3 for me.

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    101 Craft Kitchen

    4.2(177 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    We loved our visit to 101 Craft Kitchen. We stopped in for Happy Hour (4-6 pm) before going to a…read moresporting event. The restaurant is upscale, lovely and romantic. We sat at a high top table in the bar. Our server, Bailey (the bartender), was friendly and super attentive. She made recommendations and kept glasses filled. The craft beer selection is excellent with about 16 local options on tap. My husband had a Fall City "Hipster Repellent". The name alone is interesting, but he loved his beer. I had the Espresso Martini which came with roasted coffee beans floating on top. My cocktail went down easy. I also had a glass of the Berringer Chardonnay. The pour is generous. We shared a plate of Loaded Tots, which was wonderful. The tots are made from scratch in-house and covered with roasted bits of pork belly, cheese, a sauce and green onions. We LOVED the tots, which came out super hot. We also shared a plate of the Loaded Hummus. The plate is beautiful and colorful. The hummus is fresh made and loaded with bits of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and is delicious on a balsamic reduction. The hummus is served with a generous portion of fresh in-house made focaccia bread which tasted amazing. The Loaded Hummus is a winner in my book. Bailey our server was fabulous. She worked the entire bar and was an ambassador of the chef and menu. I wish we had time to stay for dinner because the food is outstanding. Each dish that we saw pass by looked delicious and artistic. I highly recommend. We will be returning for dinner soon. Easy 5 stars! We found street parking, but parking was limited.

    Service continues to be excellent and the happy hour is still a great value. While I realize their…read moreidentity is that they change their menu seasonally, we're simply disappointed that many of the things we have loved to order are not currently on the menu. We always enjoyed the blue cheese potatoes, gnocchi, and perogies, but in particular we very much miss the crab and roasted artichoke toast, which was unlike anything we have had anywhere else and may have been my favorite dish going anywhere. We are grateful at least that they haven't eliminated the pretzels, which are also unique from any other (although we miss the cheese ball it used to be served with). Will return the 5th star when they release my menu items that have been taken hostage.

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    4.4(13 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Sports on TV

    This was my first time at the Kitchen at Pickle on Penn. I ended up ordering a special for the…read moremonth from October. I had the grilled chicken broccoli salad. It was pretty delicious! I want to come back and try some of the other menu items. The ambiance is super nice and our server was very kind.

    I was invited to attend a birthday party. I asked about the place and location. I never heard of…read morethis restaurant and the name didn't impress me but I should have known from past experience to keep an open mind. Turns out one of the best surprises of the year. The restaurant is located on the second floor. The first floor has Pickleball courts. Upon walking in the restaurant it is quaint with as full view of the courts. No one seated me since it was a group gathering. I looked over the menu and identified what I wanted to order. I started with a fresh shrimp salad that turned out to be super good and fresh. It was more than enough for two people to eat. I was in the mood for wings and fries and they did not disappoint. The wings were seasoned and fried just without the burnt taste. The fries were equally good and had a unique seasoning that was pleasing to taste. One of the best kept secrets as this restaurant has not been opened long. This is great gathering for family and friends especially if you want to try pickleball and eat. I will definitely add this restaurant to my list. Sorta located in a strange area due to construction but can easily be found just be patient.

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    Bonge's Tavern

    4.3(263 reviews)
    19.0 mi
    $$$

    Just wow. This place is the definition of a hidden gem. From the overall vibe of the place, to the…read morefood and the service, we were blown away. I can definitely understand why people will tailgate just to get in for dinner. We started off with the meatballs, the pork loin, and the pierogies. The pork loin is a must get, and the other others were delicious as well. For my entrée, I got the pork loin as well because it was so good as an appetizer, and before that I started with the tomato soup, which was also excellent. Addison was our waiter and was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. We had a party of over 10 people and he handled it flawlessly. If you're in the mood for something out of the city in a little bit of a change of pace, I would highly recommend trying here.

    Bonge's is incredible. Only friendly, welcoming service, inside this 1930s bar decked out with wood…read moreand tasteful taxidermy, it feels like you stepped into an old Wisconsin supper club. The short rib pierogis were one of the best things I've eaten- the horseradish sauce pairs perfectly with the savory beef. I got the daily special which was a filet mignon meatloaf. It was so tender, but the Demi glaze is what made it perfect, sweet & savory. All meals are served with a cup of tomato soup or a wedge salad with the best candied pork belly on top. The jalapeño cornbread had the consistency of a moist cake. If I had to pick between Bonge's or the famous St. Elmo's, I'm picking Bonge's every time.

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    3.7(319 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    February and the weather is finally releasing winter a bit. Lunch on a Friday, downstairs in the…read morebar (10 tvs), very cozy, not busy at 11:30 (I mean, we got a parking place by the door!). Server is the bartender, casual and welcoming. There's plenty of offerings on the menu but we both went with burgers with me getting the Angus burger and RRR getting a smashburger. Both burgers were quite good as was my coleslaw and his waffle fries. The coleslaw has lots of black pepper which I was able to tolerate, unusual. All in all a nice beefy winter lunch.

    Honestly the worst dinner I've had in a long time. I can't believe this place is owned by the same…read morepeople who run divvy, which is 1000% better in every aspect. Our waitress was nice but inattentive. We were there over an hour and only got one water refill after flagging her down. The Brussels sprouts were okay in flavor but hadn't been properly trimmed and were under cooked. When ordering them off the appetizer menu, we asked for there to be a delay so we could finish them before receiving our entrees. There was about 2 minutes between receiving the appetizer and entrees coming out, which was disappointing. The pot roast was 80% fat and while the mashed potatoes were good, the broccoli was raw, sitting in water, with no seasoning. With no gravy or au jus (surprising for pot roast), the meat was not tender. My husband, who will eat just about anything and is rarely critical about any food, said his chicken florentine was very dry and his broccoli was also raw and unseasoned. He also said this place tasted like the worst cooks in America show opened a restaurant. The crème brûlée was pretty good, it's a mini for $5, the only saving grace for a second star. I told our waitress about the food experience but other than replacing the broccoli with equally bad broccoli, nothing was done, not even an apology, and she was MIA for most of our visit, despite the restaurant not being busy...at all. Honestly, I have no idea how this place stays open. The concept is cool, but there's a lot of "stuff" all around that's collecting dust, and with food this bad, it's not worth your time, money, or calories.

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    Woody's Library Restaurant - Bar downstairs

    Bar downstairs

    Woody's Library Restaurant - Cross section of the Angus burger, cooked medium

    Cross section of the Angus burger, cooked medium

    Woody's Library Restaurant - Very dry chicken florentine with raw, unseasoned broccoli

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    Very dry chicken florentine with raw, unseasoned broccoli

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