New ownership but same bad food experience. Every year or so we take a chance and order food here. The experience consistently reminds us why we choose only to have drinks here. We love the bar and it's tender, Bob. Given the recent acquisition of Hotel Fauchère by the auto dealership guy, we thought we'd try again. We were less than bold by trying something simple: the Bar Louis Burger. We each ordered one medium. The burgers came out much thinner than they used to be. Strike One. They were not just thinner but pricier than we recalled them a year earlier. Of course smaller and the same price would make them pricier so consider it a double whammy. They were cooked through and through, dark like a hockey puck, just not as thick. Strike two. The fries were not the truffle fries that you might be used to at the Fauchere. They were shoe string fries, most of which were little chips like from the bottom of a bag. Strike three. So, we were disappointed but not surprised. We will continue to come for the drinks but make sure we don't arrive hungry. read more

Bar Louis - Bar Louis Burger, 11/26/2021 - New American Near Me - Milford, Pennsylvania

The best bar in Milford, Pennsylvania! Always a friendly hello! The atmosphere is very relaxing & music is pleasing to the comfy surroundings. Our meals were perfect in every way portion size & taste were delicious . Great choices on menu... hard to decide from all the great options. One of our favorite stops when we're in town read more

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I've stayed at the Hotel Fauchere and it's magnificent! Same could be said about the patisserie and Badea and Soul which I often frequent. I expected the same from Bar Louie. I actually put it at a higher level because I've always head great things for years. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The turkey burger repeated on me and I had to ask to raise the air conditioning because it was pretty uncomfortable last night. Rather than sightsee afterwards, I just wanted to go home and I did. It's disheartening to say I won't be returning. read more

Who would have thought that walking around the quaint, tranquil town of Milford, PA, one would fine a bar/restaurant with a Manhattan feel. Crazy. While popping in and out of antique stores on the main strip of Milford, I see Hotel Fauchère on the corner looking all quaint and historic. Noticing a menu at the grand front door, I tell the wife let's check out this place. And good thing we did. We found ourselves heading down to the basement of this hotel with a cool bar and a great vibe. The dim lighting made tou feel like you were somewhere midtown enjoying drinks...and the drinks were nothing short of amazing. A great menu compliments the place and they also supported the local area for the ingredients...awesome. After exploring the numerous waterfalls in the area, go to Bar Louis and quench your thirst the classy way. Cheers!! read more

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Wow! Where to begin. What an incredible find. They use the same kitchen as the restaurant upstairs with half the price. My husband and I basically chose to get all apps and small plates rather than an entree, great choice by us! We shared the bread, olives, Brussel sprouts, truffle fries, green beans, peppers and deviled eggs. All were splendid. And our server was great too!! I didn't get a liberal vibe in here, not sure where that one reviewer came off. It was a pleasant experience and a killer find on our end. We can wait to get back up there!! read more

$28 for 8 ravioli, it didn't come with-a salad , and then they charged $5 for bread? What a joke

This review is for the bartender and sommelier (Bob and John, respectively). They were both incredibly helpful and great conversationalists. Bob and John both came up with a wonderful wine tasting flight for my friend and I. The sushi pizza was surprisingly good and filling (fried rice substitutes as pizza dough), a perfect bar dish. read more

It was a pleasure! Food and service are both excellent. Truly delightful and the kitchen was accommodating to my vegan brother by providing a delicious alternative dish. read more

Bar Louis - Chipwich for dessert - New American Near Me - Milford, Pennsylvania

This is not fine dining. This is merely expensive dining. First off, the décor is like something out of a 1980s department store bathroom without the pizzazz. And the bartender should learn how to make Martinis and not read a manual for the prices they charge... ($14.00) But the bartender is not a professional bartender, nor is the wait staff professional. The staff gabs over at the bar while the customers listen to their childish gibberish. I'd expect this from a diner but the diner in town is more professional. But what really bugs me about this place is that they say they are this high dining experience. They say they're elegant dining and have world renowned food and they're so elegant and upper-crust. When in fact they have high school kids serving food that taste like it was reheated one too many times and the food ranges from absolutely bland to startlingly disappointing crap on a stick. The pasta dish I had was so over-cooked and soggy that the noodles were splitting. The sauce was rather tasteless and when I asked for some more cheese I was told that "Chef already put cheese on it". I had to say, "Chef didn't put enough cheese on it". My companion had the salmon, which was cooked to an inch of it's life... I take that back, it was cooked to death! There was no life left in it. The sushi pizza was good, though its not really big enough for dinner and how many times can you have it for lunch? My guess is twice. Oddly enough, the Chef did come out of the kitchen at one point and talked to some of the other diners in the room. I thought, he may not know anything about food preparation but he sure has guts to show his face after this hit and run of a meal. This is not fine dining. This is merely expensive dining. read more

I wouldn't bother. Service is bizarre. Everything on that we ordered that was on the grill was too charred. If I wanted a charred burger and steak sandwich I would make it myself. We ordered French onion soup and they were just warm, no piping hot like it should be Sorry I hate writing bad reviews, but don't waste your time. read more

The Hotel Fauchere has two separate restaurants. The Delmonico Room and Bar Louis. My husband and I were staying in the area and stopped in to check out the restaurants as well as the hotel rooms. While the Delmonico had a fabulous dinner menu, it was Sunday and we were told that they would only be seating between 5:30 and 6:30pm. A little early for us, so we opted to eat at the Bar Louis. The atmosphere of Bar Louis was very hip and eclectic. The food, however, was terrible. I can honestly say I've never had blander food. The menu is much more limited then the Delmonico's and I started with an onion and leek soup. It tasted like dish water, bland dirty dish water. I followed with chicken paillard, not something I'd normally order but it was topped with arugula and fennel, and I'm a sucker for arugula. If I was a dieter, it would have been fantastic! Bland grilled chicken topped with a salad with no seasoning or acid. My husband has some horrible attempt at a sausage penne dish. This restaurant left me wondering how such bland garbage can be produced by a proclaimed French hotel, who boasts an affiliation with the real Delmonico's Steakhouse. As an aside, the rooms were lovely, however I wouldn't want to stay there for a romantic getaway, it is on a very busy street. I would if I was on a business trip. I'd skip eating here at all. I doubt the Delmonico Room experience would differ much from Bar Louis. read more

Unfortunately, this review will merely focus on the service as we never got to experience the food at Bar Louis during our visit. We have lived in Milford for eight years, and have wanted to try this place for a while, so when searching for a place to have a lunch to celebrate my graduation, it seemed like the perfect choice. It was noon on a Monday when we arrived. There was a couple sitting at the bar and the bartender was socializing with them when we chose a place to sit. No other patrons were present in the dining room. We waited... and finally, after 5 or 10 minutes, the tender stopped socializing and came over to pour us our water and hand us our menus. Then she left so we could look over the menu. Another 5-10 minutes pass, and she hasn't returned. Finally, someone that I assume was the manager came by to ask us if we'd been helped. We hadn't. So he volunteered to take our order since it had "gotten busy" on the porch upstairs. We asked what the special was for the day, and he didn't know (which surprised us), and he disappeared to find out. Another 5 minutes pass, and he hadn't returned. By then, we'd had enough and the poor service was enough to get us to stand up and leave. When we left, there were two other parties on the porch. It didn't seem as "busy" as was implied. A shame, as we were looking forward to experiencing this place after so many folks had good things to say about it. read more

Live(d) for their ambiance, sushi pizza and great beer selection. Sushi normally comes cold but came warm and almost rancid. Waitress sent over host who apologized and suggested ordering something else. Waitress brought watercress salad, no new cutlery, started eating w/ fingers. Waitress came over w/ drinks minutes later, didn't notice fingers in food, walked away to talk to other table. Had to get up and walk behind her to find cutlery from another table. Watercress salad bitter and leaves waterlogged, not fresh. Normally great service and food, what happened?! Twilight zone episode. (Aug 2011) read more

The service is terrible. Point blank. All young kids who don't know what they are doing. My order is ALWAYS WRONG. And when they do get my order right...it is burnt. Save your money and go else where. read more

My favorite place to bring a friend! Most people don't know that it's even there so everyone's face when they see it is the best. The food and drinks are both amazing and such a calming atmosphere. The bartender always makes you feel like you're speaking with a friend and gives top tier service. read more

The reviews on this place were so bad that I literally thought about not going. We were staying in the hotel, but the menu looked so good and it was raining...I figured how bad could it be? Not bad at all...a solid 4.5 star restaurant for me. Though after overhearing conversations at nearby tables (what a bunch of whiny cranky people), I understand the reviews it has gotten. In short, people need to take their Xanax. Anyways, we made a 6:30 reservation. When we sat down, it was only about 25% full, but by the time our soup/salad came out, there wasn't a seat to be had in the house. Reservations will also get you a nice comfy booth (several walk-ins wanted booths but were told that they were all reserved). Lisa was our server, and she was what dropped us a half star. She was perfectly fine but nothing outstanding. She knew the menu very well but perhaps was trying a bit hard? Maybe it was just me. But it wasn't the same level of service we received in the hotel during our stay. We started with the soup of the day (a cream of potato with leeks that was out of this world) and the mixed green salad (also excellent...a lovely vinagrette over mixed greens, candied walnuts & pears). Entrees were well done...the signature burger was a perfect medium as ordered on a housemade English muffin (yay!) and freshly double fried french fries (nice and crispy). The salmon with roasted pepper spoonbread was fantastic. Add some wine & beer and the food bebes may have appeared. Not one to fail a menu, we did the chocolate marshmallow dessert...a rich chocolate truffle "cake" (really a massive truffle", a scoop of chocolate citrus ice cream and a housemade marshmallow, dusted with cocoa. Delicious. Pace of dinner was quite nice, aside from a longer than expected wait for the check (the table behind us had the same server and finished their dessert after us, but somehow they managed to get & pay their check before our check was even delivered). All and all, definitely a nice experience. Wouldn't hesitate to eat there again. read more

I had a great meal here. I was already super-relaxed from having cocktails on the front porch of the Hotel Fauchere, and the lighting, the décor, and the general vibe of Bar Louis certainly matched and enhanced that mood. The cocktail, beer, and wine lists were great: lots of inventive ingredients in the cocktails, some rare wines by the glass, and a nice set of microbrews. Because of a rib-fest dinner the evening before, I was all about taking advantage of their seasonal menu and ordering veggies, veggies, veggies. I ended up ordering a plate of sauteed kale topped with an over-easy egg and a fresh grilled veggie dish. My date, a little less adventurous, got the fish n' chips. The kale, coupled with the creamy yolk of the egg and the spices that they had sprinkled over it, was AMAZING. It's rare to that something is so sinfully delicious, yet made me feel like Popeye. That totally got my attention. The peppers, zucchini, asparagus, and squash in the grilled veggie dish were cooked lightly, raising their heat to a great temp while simultaneously retaining their snap. By the time I looked up from shoving all my vegetable delights in my cakehole, his fish n' chips were gone. They also must have been good. We got another round of drinks, digested in the candlelight under the watchful eyes of Andy Warhol and John Lennon, and then drifted back upstairs to our room. All in all, just lovely. read more

Bob the bartender really makes this place! Really knowledgeable and a very skilled bartender, can't stump the guy and every cocktail is perfect. Great wine selection, beer selection could be better but in a small bar it's very tough to stock many different beers. Also, not really the beer crowd but that would be my only critique. read more

We wanted someone else to do all the cooking this Thanksgiving. And even though Mom had her harsh critic hat on walking into Bar Louis, I could tell right away that this was an excellent decision. The staff were really sweet and happy to serve. Our waiter Andrew was excellent and made us feel welcome. And then the food came, served family style. DELICIOUS. The turkey and gravy, the stuffing, the SWEET POTATOES WITH HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOWS!! Great time had by all. read more

I went here 3 times while staying at the Hotel Fauchere. Highlights: 1. Decor is modern chic, pretty cool. 2. size of martinis is depressingly small but only $8. That is better than any upscale bar in Philly. 3. service was variable, sometimes good, sometimes not. 4. one of the times we sat at a table and also ordered food. The highlight was the sushi pizza, their signature dish. Yes, it was different! And GOOD! read more

A gem! A true genteel, historical Norman Rockwell experience with over 150 years of history and an enduring national reputation for its fine dining and lovely Inn. I dined in the same rooms as FDR, JFK, Mae West, Charlie Chapin, Rudolph Valentino, Ogden Nash, Kurt Vonnegut, Andrew Carnegie, Cecil B. DeMille, Bill Clinton, Gloria Steinem, and many others! The Hotel has two restaurants - Delmonico Room and Bar Louis. I had dinner on the porch from Bar Louis and breakfast at Delmonico, which was also excellent; and I'll review in their section. The Pan Seared Pennsylvania Trout and the Sushi Pizza, were both exquisite, and service was friendly and attentive. After dinner I took a short walk to the idyllic river. I will definitely be making the drive back! I especially recommend it for a romantic escape from city life. read more

The food here was good. I had a turkey burger (I know, not the most exciting choice, but I wanted desert too!) It was well seasoned and better than some I've had. My mom had the Sushi Pizza. She liked it. Pretty rich for sushi. The desserts were excellent. The cookies were awesome. Ambience was decent. We were here early on a Friday evening so it was pretty empty when we came in but got a little busier by 8pm. I would have given this place 4 stars, except the Cheese Plate was a joke. There were 3 delicious cheeses, but only about a .5 oz serving of each, served with 3 slices of bread, for WAY too much money. I can't remember if it was $16 or $18, but that should have been a $9- $10 plate at most. read more

(6/2/2014) Was driving through after attending the Hoboken International Film Festival (in Middletown, NY of all places) and decided to stop for lunch at Bar Louis. A friend makes it a point to detour and stop every time she's within a 2-hour driving radius. The draw was the Sushi Pizza. I thought it was delicious (probably wouldn't drive 2 hours for it, but definitely delicious), crispy and warm paired with spicy, creamy, and cool, some crunch, some tender jewel pink tuna cubes, really, really tasty. Tried a few other things that were also very successful: Steak Tartare (tender, finely chopped steak, no gristle or tendons), had a tart, creamy dressing, pungent with shallots, was confused by the 2 random fried oysters at the bottom of the plating, but they were good, too. Grilled Flat Bread with housemade goat cheese was wonderful, had creamy chunks of chevre, sliced grapes, micro greens garnish; flat bread had a very nice open, light, chewiness and good salt in the dough. We were the first to arrive for lunch (they hadn't even opened the doors yet) on a Monday morning, and were the only ones in the dining room from the time we were there until we left. Service was perfectly fine; server stayed at a station in the dining room within our peripheral vision, if we made a motion with an empty plate, she was there to whisk it away, very attentive. I thought the decor was chic and enjoyed the use of the subterranean space. Would recommend for lunch or dinner at least, especially if you're nearby. read more

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We met family from N Jersey here for Thanksgiving dinner. The menu was super and included a few options for the vegetarian in the group (an eggplant stack, vegetarian stuffing, and plenty of veggie sides). The squash puree was delicious. Actually everything including the turkey, ham, and all the sides were really good. Our only complaint was that the sides were warm, not hot but I prefer great food that's warm to bad food that's hot on Thanksgiving; I understand it is hard to have so many different items come out hot all at once. Dinner was served family style which actually made it feel more like Thanksgiving at home. I would definitely go back for Thanksgiving if dining out again. It can get a little loud. Best for older kids. read more

Charming, charming, charming. We had a large-ish party with many kids and the staff did an excellent job keeping the chagrined looks to a minimum. The food was above average bar food, but still just bar food; it is the atmosphere that brings people in and keeps them coming back. read more

Sushi Pizza and the classiest cocktails in this lovely mountain town. Hooray! Bar Louis should be part of your Milford experiencw. read more

I was hesitant to come here because of the mixed reviews. However, I really wanted to come and try out Bar Louis. The restaurant is located in the basement of the hotel. It IS handicap accessible. On the right side of the hotel on the side street there is a door that takes you inside to the elevator. Take to the basement and you are there. The food was very good, perhaps slightly expensive, but we did not have a bad evening. We actually enjoyed ourselves, our waitress was wonderful, and it was a good experience. read more

My boyfriend and I stayed in Milford to break up a long drive and were so glad we did! The town is cute and charming (albeit in a slightly contrived kind of way) in a beautiful setting. We wanted to have a nice dinner so we decided to check out Bar Louis. You can enter from the outside or through the main restaurant. The decor is nice--pale wood paneling, an old brick support wall, indirect lighting. Staff was friendly but not overbearing. The wine list has a lot of choices by the glass, which I appreciate. They also have several signature cocktails, but I didn't try one. My boyfriend seemed satisfied with the beer selection. I was immediately struck by the fact that (1) there was a vegetarian entree, and (2) it was not pasta. The downside of being a vegetarian is that the fancier the restaurant the less likely they have anything--even a salad--without meat in it. And if there is a vegetarian main dish, it is invariably an uninspired pasta. Not so at Bar Louis! The veggie entree was grilled halloumi cheese, an arugula and foraged purslane salad with heirloom tomatoes, and a fried egg. Several dishes featured fried eggs; I don't know if they keep chickens or what. There were also several small plates to choose from, but I decided I'd go for the entree for the novelty value of a non-pasta veggie main. Everything on the plate was fantastic, though the salad was definitely the star, perfectly dressed in a nice vinaigrette with perfect tomatoes and greens in a generous serving. The fried egg was indeed fried....mmmm, butter. The grilled halloumi was excellent. I really appreciated that there was adequate protein, which shows a degree of thought and care that is a glaring omission in the ubiquitous pasta. My boyfriend ordered the steak frites; the steak was cooked just as he ordered it and the frites were thick cut fried perfection. The dessert was the crowning glory. I had some kind of dense flourless chocolate concoction with browned butter caramel and lemon curd. Chocolate and lemon are not often paired together but here they were sensational and the browned butter caramel was amazing. We had a few service hiccups. Our server was also the bartender and service was sometimes slow. She apparently didn't catch my boyfriend's salad order. The girl who brought dessert left off the lemon curd and I had to ask for it. But the service was, as mentioned, friendly but not obtrusive, which makes up for a lot. All in all, it was a really fantastic meal that made our weekend all the more special. read more

My boyfriend and I LOVE Bar Louis! We are from NYC and will go on weekend trips to Milford where his family has a house. Being that i LOVE good food (as well as going out) I researched restaurants in Milford and came across this one. We tried it a few months ago and have now been back 3 times. Each time it gets better and better! Our Favorites: Sunset Margarita (I believe that's the name) - jalapeno infused tequila!!! Yum, passionfruit, etc. after one you feel fabulous and after two... Burger-delicious, cheap, yum! Grilled Spicy Kale-OMG!!!! Baby Greens=perfect salad salmon hor' dourves delish!! Everything is great! Have had many more things as well which were all great but this i read more

Had a wonderful dinner at the bar itself. Oysters with PA sparkling wine, NY Strip and local Trout were all delicious and expertly prepared. Wonderful wine list with something for everyone. We had an 82 Mersault that although past its peak still had plenty to offer. Bob does a great job behind the bar. The local crowd were fun so we stayed for after dinner drinks and chatted. We got the name of a liquor store half an hour away that had Sassicaia! Made a good night even better read more

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With family in Northern New Jersey and Northeastern PA, Milford is a great place to "meet in the middle" which we often do when none of us has the time to do the full 2-hour ride to the other's houses. Quaint and nestled in along the Delaware, the late 18th century echoes everywhere along its picturesque downtown. Boutiques, antique shops, restaurants and old architecture abound. Each one that a visitor enters is greeted by a genuinely friendly proprietor. The town is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon walking, shopping, and catching up with family. Tucked down in the basement of the gorgeous Hotel Fauchere sits a little gem: Bar Louis. Named after the original hotelier, Louis Fauchere, it is *not* to be confused with the Bar Louie chain of drinking establishments. I entered through the hotel's front entrance. The large front porch welcomes and draws you into the crisp, clean lines of the hotel foyer. I wandered until I found a relatively unmarked staircase with an arrow sign directing me downstairs to the restrooms and Bar Louis. Once below, there are a few clearly marked doors, including one that says, simply, "Bar Louis". Upon entering I found myself along side the elegant bar from which are served serious cocktails -- both classics and contemporaries -- and watched over by a larger-than-life photograph of Andy Warhol planting a kiss on John Lennon's right cheek. The dining room is ringed by large, comfortable booths each dominated with a large diptych of flowers and a close up of some part of a horse. Tables are comfortably arranged with room to spare and no one has to be a part of another table's conversations. The decor communicates a sense of humor while also saying, "We're serious about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously." My sister and I met here for lunch while I was in from Chicago. Since it was our first visit since Christmas, we had a lot of catching up to do. We sat yakin' for 3 1/2 hours! All the while, our servers were attentive, friendly, and more than respectful of the fact that we were there to hang out and catch up. At no point were we rushed and neither were we ignored. We were well taken care of. For us, this is a mark of excellent service. True hospitality. Food highlights not to be missed: The French onion soup, the vegetable barley soup du jour, the tomato & prosciuto and chèvre flat breads, the grilled spicy kale, and the Solstice Margarita with jalapeño tequila, lime juice, and passion fruit juice. Delish. I'm looking forward to my next visit home and coming back with the fam. read more

Bar Louis - How can you not love a place that has Warhol kissing Lennon as guardian angels of the bar?! - New American Near Me - Milford, Pennsylvania

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Best burger around by far, actually one of my favorite burgers period. Best wine, beer, and drink selection around by far as well. All the food here if fantastic, I come here regularly for the brunch and I am never disappointed. The prices are not too bad, you get what you pay for. read more

This place, in the middle of Milford, PA, a quaint and artsy town right on the Delaware River near Port Jervis, NY, feels like you just stepped into a bar/restaurant in Manhattan. Excellent cocktails, and always a quality, interesting menu, that never disappoints. read more

I used to live in Milford- before that I visited frequently - and now - I'm there super often to visit friends. Milford is a small town..filled with resturants that swell my heart with happiness. Bar Louis is where you come for a nicer, quiet, evening. They have excellent drinks. Yes, a little more pricey- but they are fresh and made well. And they are creative and special :) The food is delicious aswell. Try the sushi pizza- and get it every single time too! read more

We had an wedding anniversary with our parents, family and friends. Very disappointed with the parties execution but the meal was enjoyable. read more

We dined on the porch last evening. Overall, the food was good and the service was terrible. Service was very slow, they forgot our drinks and I had to ask for a water refill. There was no bread served. That's pretty pathetic since they own a bakery next door. When the server picked up our salad plates, they asked if we would like to see the dessert menu. We replied we didn't have our entrees yet. read more

We came here for dinner a week ago, and everything was excellent. My pepper steak was perfect and my wife's risotto was good. The barman was friendly and attentive, but several items weren't available. The appetizer was sushi pizza and was very good. We came back today for lunch, and what a different place, the bar staff wasn't that friendly. We had mussels, which was okay but not very hot. The charcuterie plate was about $12 and was dismal, only a few slices of two different kinds of meat and no cheese, some minuscule gherkins a blob of full grain mustard which was out of place without any ham. What a disappointment for a place I love going to. read more

We started with the tuna pizza, it was soooo good and fresh. The bibb lettuce salad was also really delicious and fresh with a super delish avocado based ranch. I had the beyond burger with truffle fries for main course. I literally thought i was eating a meat burger. It was juicy, tasty and flavorful. Will definitely return when visiting the area. read more

I'm not sure why this great little underground restaurant has only 3.5 stars. Just had dinner there - service was excellent, food was excellent. Nice ambience. The French onion soup and the burger were delicious! read more

This rating would be one star but for the yummy food. Service was dreadful, even on a slow day. They charge for refills on cola and tea--which is unacceptable anyway--but our server failed to warn us. We used to like this place and recommend it to our friends, but this place has gone down hill, and we shan't return soon. read more