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Stopped in here after a show to wait out the Lyft surge pricing. Was happy to find this place open for some pub fare! The menu looked good overall, but we were in the mood to share some bites, so we ordered the sliders and chicken tenders. Both were very good and a generous amount of food, plenty for two hungry people. Our server was super nice and attentive and barstaff went along with my weird drink order.
A hidden gem in plain sight!!! I've walked past this place so many times when downtown! The outside is so grand that it appears to be a place that requires formal attire, but that's not the case. This place is probably one of the most affordable places to eat downtown. The food was soo fresh and good. I have not one complaint. The service was amazing even on a Friday night, we waited for nothing. The drinks are tasty and strong. You can't go wrong stopping by here.
My husband and I came here for Valentine's Day and made a reservation a few weeks in advance. As expected, the restaurant was very busy, but the service was impressively fast! We started with the Saganaki, which was delicious--I just wish it came with more pita. For my main dish, I had the corned beef with Swiss sandwich and it was incredibly tender and fresh. The fries were perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious. One unique touch I loved was the Detroit memorabilia downstairs near the bathroom. It added a fun, nostalgic element to the experience. Overall, it was a great meal at a good price. The food was tasty, and the service was efficient, even on a busy night. We'll definitely be back!
Jess was outstanding tending bar and entertaining Service was outstanding and food was even better. if you're in downtown Detroit, don't miss this gem!
We came here during happy hour. Pros: our server was friendly and attentive. Cons: The rest. The cocktail I got was not very good. The happy hour price was $10, and it definitely was not a $10 drink. I tried a beer next (brand which I've had many times) and it was skunky. On to the food. I got the California burger and fries. The burger was dry and bland. The fries were also bland. Also, it was $20 plus burger and fries, which is ridiculous as it was severely overpriced, underwhelming, and overall, not good.
It was a quiet and slow night for Downtown Louie's on the Friday we made it into town for a very fast stop to pay our respects to my husband's uncle. The restaurant was not far from our hotel and our server was attentive and sweet. The inside of the restaurant has original wood and an area overlooking the street and the restaurant right hovering over the entrance that my son wondered how people got up to sit at the table housed there. Our server informed us it was just for decoration. We noted it would be cool if people could sit there, as it would be a romantic and coveted seat to reserve. I had a chicken dish with mashed potatoes and spinach. The chicken was a bit overcooked but was saved by the potent lemon seasoning. The mashed potatoes were a bit chunky and had the right touch of garlic and butter, but I was unable to finish them after sharing an order of truffle fries as an appetizer with the table. If you are in the downtown Detroit area, I do suggest trying Downtown Louie's, as it is more affordable than other venues and is convenient to most hotels there.
This place was very deceiving. In a good way, but deceiving. If you look at the name if you kind of look at the menu but not really close you expect to walk into a neighborhood bar. The place is absolutely beautiful, the woodwork the table settings the balcony, everything about it is done so well. The marble top bar that extends along the side is very comfortable to sit at, the staff was extremely friendly and observant if you need a refill. Definitely a place to stop in and Capital Park on your way anywhere.
Came here with a party of seven tonight. Ambience was great. Food was generally decent, nobody complained. We ordered macaroni and cheese, steak, salmon, fried calamari, various salads, a burger, the soup... they had French onion on the menu, but were out so gave us something else - same with the caprese salad. Everybody ate their food and thought it was good. Steak was a little tough but I thought it was OK. Cocktails were surprisingly good. House Pinot was totally undrinkable -- literally left it on the table. We ended up ordering the Duckhorn red blend which was delicious (but 90 bucks for the bottle!). Service was pretty junior league. Nice guys who were trying but were clearly inexperienced (tried to take the female orders first, but didn't walk around the table and made us shout, then, couldn't remember who had what, that sort of thing). Salad, soup, and entrées all came out at the same time, which is a little ridiculous. I had to walk downstairs to ask for wine to go with dinner as no one offered it up after our cocktails were depleted. The manager or owner or whoever he was came to apologize, but did nothing to make it right. He just made excuses about their crappy POS system. Almost $500 for the above. With so many choices in downtown Detroit, I'm not sure I'll come back.
Walking to the Airbnb after a full day's work and followed Yelp here. Loving practicing for retirement! Starting with saganaki and roasted Brussels sprouts. We'll see if we want more. My eyes are always bigger than my stomach Brandi tells me the "seasonal veggies "'are FRESH and not cooked to mush. Excited to try them next time. Give Louie's a try!!
Ordered sliders; corn beef; any Strip steak sandwich; all with fries. Mozzarella cheese sticks and chicken strips as appetizers. The food was cooked exactly as ordered. The service was punctual and very attentive. The atmosphere was very warm and inviting.
Great place for a group! Great service, good food and good drinks, good atmosphere and if you sit at the bar you can watch sports. The table ordered chicken wings - YUM and fried calamari. The calamari is a nice texture, fried to perfection and served with a dipping sauce. Most of the table ordered the filet mignon - a HUGE hit! I had the lamb chops that were cooked perfectly medium rare. We had a birthday in our group and during dessert that brought out a cool fire cracker fountain in the dish, it was so cool and she was so surprised.
9 days ago
Downtown Louie's is such a great Detroit spot! We stopped in to watch the Detroit Lions game and had an exceptional experience from start to finish. Our server, Erick, was fantastic--attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the game. The food and drinks were equally impressive. We enjoyed the saganaki, steak tips, and Caesar salad, and everything was delicious. It's the perfect place to grab a drink and a great meal while cheering on the Lions, but the atmosphere is also cute and intimate enough to make it a fun date-night spot. Great food, great service, and a great Detroit atmosphere. I would absolutely return to Downtown Louie's again--and a special thank you to Erick for making our experience so enjoyable! read more
My wife and I stopped into downtown Detroit to visit the Museum of Illusions. After leaving, we saw that there were numerous restaurants in the area. We settled for Downtown Louie's as it was just around the corner from the museum and it's building appeared to be a historic building that was restored. My wife and I love old buildings that have been saved and decided to stop in. We were immediately greeted by a friendly hostess and seated promptly. Our waiter Eric quickly showed up and brought us some waters and a drink I had ordered. Looking through the menu, I went with the East Side burger which was a 1/2 pound Angus burger with an egg and bacon on brioche bun. My wife ordered the Cajun pasta with chicken added. Both of our meals came relatively quick and tasted amazing. My wife wouldn't stop raving about how good the chicken and the sauce was on her pasta. My burger was excellent as well. It didn't come with any sauce so I ordered the asian zing bbq sauce to add to it. This made it that much better. The asian zing does have a spicy kick to it so keep that in mind if you try it. Overall the service was excellent and we really enjoyed the food and the ambiance of this great restaurant and highly recommend a stop if in downtown Detroit. read more
1 month ago
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1 year ago
Stopped in here after a show to wait out the Lyft surge pricing. Was happy to find this place open for some pub fare! The menu looked good overall, but we were in the mood to share some bites, so we ordered the sliders and chicken tenders. Both were very good and a generous amount of food, plenty for two hungry people. Our server was super nice and attentive and barstaff went along with my weird drink order. read more
A hidden gem in plain sight!!! I've walked past this place so many times when downtown! The outside is so grand that it appears to be a place that requires formal attire, but that's not the case. This place is probably one of the most affordable places to eat downtown. The food was soo fresh and good. I have not one complaint. The service was amazing even on a Friday night, we waited for nothing. The drinks are tasty and strong. You can't go wrong stopping by here. read more
My husband and I came here for Valentine's Day and made a reservation a few weeks in advance. As expected, the restaurant was very busy, but the service was impressively fast! We started with the Saganaki, which was delicious--I just wish it came with more pita. For my main dish, I had the corned beef with Swiss sandwich and it was incredibly tender and fresh. The fries were perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious. One unique touch I loved was the Detroit memorabilia downstairs near the bathroom. It added a fun, nostalgic element to the experience. Overall, it was a great meal at a good price. The food was tasty, and the service was efficient, even on a busy night. We'll definitely be back! read more
1 year ago
Jess was outstanding tending bar and entertaining Service was outstanding and food was even better. if you're in downtown Detroit, don't miss this gem! read more
We came here during happy hour. Pros: our server was friendly and attentive. Cons: The rest. The cocktail I got was not very good. The happy hour price was $10, and it definitely was not a $10 drink. I tried a beer next (brand which I've had many times) and it was skunky. On to the food. I got the California burger and fries. The burger was dry and bland. The fries were also bland. Also, it was $20 plus burger and fries, which is ridiculous as it was severely overpriced, underwhelming, and overall, not good. read more
1 year ago
It was a quiet and slow night for Downtown Louie's on the Friday we made it into town for a very fast stop to pay our respects to my husband's uncle. The restaurant was not far from our hotel and our server was attentive and sweet. The inside of the restaurant has original wood and an area overlooking the street and the restaurant right hovering over the entrance that my son wondered how people got up to sit at the table housed there. Our server informed us it was just for decoration. We noted it would be cool if people could sit there, as it would be a romantic and coveted seat to reserve. I had a chicken dish with mashed potatoes and spinach. The chicken was a bit overcooked but was saved by the potent lemon seasoning. The mashed potatoes were a bit chunky and had the right touch of garlic and butter, but I was unable to finish them after sharing an order of truffle fries as an appetizer with the table. If you are in the downtown Detroit area, I do suggest trying Downtown Louie's, as it is more affordable than other venues and is convenient to most hotels there. read more
This place was very deceiving. In a good way, but deceiving. If you look at the name if you kind of look at the menu but not really close you expect to walk into a neighborhood bar. The place is absolutely beautiful, the woodwork the table settings the balcony, everything about it is done so well. The marble top bar that extends along the side is very comfortable to sit at, the staff was extremely friendly and observant if you need a refill. Definitely a place to stop in and Capital Park on your way anywhere. read more
3 years ago
Came here with a party of seven tonight. Ambience was great. Food was generally decent, nobody complained. We ordered macaroni and cheese, steak, salmon, fried calamari, various salads, a burger, the soup... they had French onion on the menu, but were out so gave us something else - same with the caprese salad. Everybody ate their food and thought it was good. Steak was a little tough but I thought it was OK. Cocktails were surprisingly good. House Pinot was totally undrinkable -- literally left it on the table. We ended up ordering the Duckhorn red blend which was delicious (but 90 bucks for the bottle!). Service was pretty junior league. Nice guys who were trying but were clearly inexperienced (tried to take the female orders first, but didn't walk around the table and made us shout, then, couldn't remember who had what, that sort of thing). Salad, soup, and entrées all came out at the same time, which is a little ridiculous. I had to walk downstairs to ask for wine to go with dinner as no one offered it up after our cocktails were depleted. The manager or owner or whoever he was came to apologize, but did nothing to make it right. He just made excuses about their crappy POS system. Almost $500 for the above. With so many choices in downtown Detroit, I'm not sure I'll come back. read more
2 years ago
Walking to the Airbnb after a full day's work and followed Yelp here. Loving practicing for retirement! Starting with saganaki and roasted Brussels sprouts. We'll see if we want more. My eyes are always bigger than my stomach Brandi tells me the "seasonal veggies "'are FRESH and not cooked to mush. Excited to try them next time. Give Louie's a try!! read more
2 years ago
Ordered sliders; corn beef; any Strip steak sandwich; all with fries. Mozzarella cheese sticks and chicken strips as appetizers. The food was cooked exactly as ordered. The service was punctual and very attentive. The atmosphere was very warm and inviting. read more
11 months ago
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4 years ago
Great place for a group! Great service, good food and good drinks, good atmosphere and if you sit at the bar you can watch sports. The table ordered chicken wings - YUM and fried calamari. The calamari is a nice texture, fried to perfection and served with a dipping sauce. Most of the table ordered the filet mignon - a HUGE hit! I had the lamb chops that were cooked perfectly medium rare. We had a birthday in our group and during dessert that brought out a cool fire cracker fountain in the dish, it was so cool and she was so surprised. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
This is one of my favorite places in the city, and I'm happy they survived. But, surviving is not the same thing as thriving. I understand how spreading the tables apart limits the number of guests. They seem to have done everything they need to do to be safe. But, issues I had here were not related to distancing or safety. We started with the fried Brussels sprouts. They topped them with Parmesan cheese, which it didn't need. The portion size was good, but they were greasy. One of my favorite things here was the Reuben. It's packed with quality corned beef, and a decent value for $16. But, a cold Reuben is no fun. It seems that they were waiting to bake the mac and cheese we ordered and let the Reuben get cold. But, that doesn't explain all of it. The Swiss wasn't melted at all. The bread looked like it might have been lightly toasted, but that's it. All 3 of us who got Reubens got them cold with unmelted cheese. They remade the Reubens, and did them properly this time. But, it seems the cook doesn't like to use butter on the bread: it was crispy the second time around, but otherwise nothing else. The fries were a different story. They were lukewarm, but still amazing. Now about the mac and cheese that caused all this trouble. They're a 5 cheese with crouton crumbles and garlic. The whole effect was...good, but not great. It's creamy, but the flavor was overtaken by the garlic. Service was very good, and the drinks were about the same price as before. But, the food was a little bit more than before, and there's now a mandatory 20% gratuity. I'm bummed that the salmon sandwich is no longer on the menu, but I understand that places need to slim down their menu. I'm still glad they're open, but there are a few things they need to fix before they get back to the lofty heights they achieved before. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
We came here on yesterday for our Birthday Dinner. We set reservations and was seated promptly. The server Brandi was amazing and had us laughing the whole time. The food was excellent and served really fast. The vibe is interchangeable, you can have a romantic dinner or go in for happy hour. Definitely a must try read more
This place is Solid Atmosphere gives me old school steakhouse. Service was consistent from the host to The server. A lot ca. be said for a restaurants "complimentary" bread. This was lack luster: cold, kinda stale. The butter tasted like it had cheese in it. Just ok. Didn't even eat it all which says a lot as I was famished. Meal was pretty good. Branzino( sea bass) is typically a moist fish. I wish they didn't rob me of that experience. I had to ask for a sauce to make up for it. The seasoning was "jerk" without the heat and frankly alot of the spice. Tasted more blackened honestly. The green beans and masted potatoes were delectable. My friend ordered the fries whitefish and LOVED it. Well balanced, moist, perfectly fried. No complaints. Overall, a solid meal. read more
Saddled up to my usual spot, order mushroom gnocchi with extra mushrooms and a side salad. Place has been here about 6 years. Was in the transformer movie. Bartender is cool, let me know the small salad was enough for me since I ordered a main entree too. The salad is hearty looking, lots of cheese, had to take a bit off since it was too much for me. The dressing is light, tart from the vinegar and good. The small salad is a good size, what's their large look like then. It's a nice blend is spinach and mixed greens, good roughage. They use English cucumbers. Their big salad I am told is huge. Their small is a large at other places for sure. Their mushroom gnocchi is yummy, tons of mushrooms, then again I did ask for extra mushrooms. Their portion is quite generous here for sure. This gnocchi would be out of this stratosphere if it was infused with some truffle oil, next time. Nice caramelized onions too. The gnocchi might be a bit overdone and was a bit too soft, but still not bad. It's great this place came back to the D. It's in such an iconic and cool looking building, the interior fits the classic exterior and the food is solid too. The bathrooms are in the basement. read more
First time into Downtown Louie's! It is absolutely beautiful inside! The staff is very kind! Glen is a terrific waiter! Great service. The steak tips so delicious! I had the Michigan Cherry salad which was great for two! Burger & fries probably the very best in the city! Well worth the money! Limited menu, but enough to find something! read more
3 years ago
Chill spot to grab some drinks with a friend or small group and watch a game or just to catch up. Friendly staff and a cool ambience. Didn't get to stay very long and had the broccoli cheddar soup, it was on point. read more
6 years ago
Ughhhh, I have mixed feelings about this place. So let's start off with the GOOD. The waitstaff was nice and had decent customer service. The food was amazing very delicious even though I only ordered the wings and Calamari with 4 shots. The restaurant is in the heart of Downtown Detroit, Michigan and it is beautiful in the inside just as it is nice on the outside. It is in a good location downtown. Now, the bad, I didn't like they force me to tip. Like the tip was automatically included @ 20% and we were only a party of 2. Don't get me wrong I was planning to tip but I wanted to tip the amount I wanted.... That didn't sit right with me at all and to be honest if I knew this I would have not ate there. So, yes for that reason along I had to take 2 stars away because I don't feel like I got my value for my money. The restaurant's nice but not that nice and fancy to be so pricey and bougie. The food is pricey $16.00 for 8 wings. I wanted to enjoy a restaurant downtown, but I didn't get value or nice portions from this restaurant. I personally would not go back to this restaurant if I ever visit Detroit again, but I will recommend it as a try because the food was delicious, especially the Calamari read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Nice lil date bar it has light apps selection and a seating area like restaurants I would go again i went on a Tuesday and it was chill vibes. I sat at the bar it does have a upstairs i think for reservations read more
This place is nice and chill. A little upscale. We just got appetizers and drinks but that was enough to make a good impression. It was really the service for me though. Who doesn't love great service?! My only negative comment is that the sauce that the steak bites come in was super salt but still a great experience here. read more
3 years ago
We had a great time in this place last year. Highly recommend it. The food and fun was top notch. Live band was great. Say hi to the owner for us! read more
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If you've ever been with a larger party (like 14-15) for an event, like a birthday or other celebration, how did you handle the check? Was everyone cool with splitting it evenly, or did you do something else?
If I was hosting I picked up the tab. If it was a large group of friends we split the check evenly. This works only if everyone drinks about the same number of cocktails and you don't have non-drinkers. If it was a mixed group with drinkers and…
Anyone ever book a large group event here? How was service and food? Needing someplace for about 30-35 people.
The food is great! Service is outstanding. It looks like it would be a great place for an event! Call them, and give them a chance!
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