The restaurant is not very fancy for the food they sell. It was not very bright and the tables, furniture, looked old. As for the food, we had quite a off experience where the appetizers were really bad so we were worried for our special dinner: aranchini was too sweet and had a weird aroma. Wedge salad was literally half a romaine with ranch dressing and some pork belly bits. HOWEVER - the main entrees were all AMAZING. We were mind blown. We had surf & turf, chicken parmesan rigatoni, scallop risotto, and miso glazed salmon. They were all spectacular! I would definitely go back and just skip appetizers Oh they also weirdly had a lot of ingredients missing that day so we couldn't order bunch of menu items or desserts but i think that was just a one time thing where they did not receive their shipment. read more

Louie's - Chef Jason - New American Near Me - Robbinsville, New Jersey

We had dinner last night and really enjoyed it. The space is cozy and intimate, with beautifully set tables that immediately set the tone. It's BYOB, so we brought a bottle of red. The food delivered. A fresh, well-balanced salad to start along a rich lobster bisque to start. The boom boom chicken (big flavor, nicely done), and sesame-crusted salmon that was cooked just right. Service was OK...especially considering it was busy on Christmas. All in all, a very good spot worth checking out if you're looking for a comfortable, well-executed meal without the hype. read more

I have now been here several times and I love it just as much each time! I was recently disappointed to see they took the scallops over risotto off the menu and changed the scallops to a meal with mashed potatoes instead. I will try another meal next time but I raved about the scallops over risotto to friends and family who have come here since just for that meal. I will say the last time I was here and figured out they changed the menu and told our server I only came there for that meal, adding in that this server I've had a few times before and at this point I am known to frequent this restaurant, they for a one time only made the scallops over risotto meal for me. My night was made. That was very nice of them to do and for that I am upping my review to five stars. However, I'd love for the scallops over risotto to be back in the menu. It is to die for!!!! read more

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Tried Louie's for the first time. My first impression was the Ambiance was okay. They keep the lights dim to hide the faults of the old building. It was clean. The menu was expensive didn't expect it to be that high. But that's fine if the food backs it up. We ordered the potato soup special. It's tasty and it had the slab bacon cut up inside. That dressed up the dish. Smokey and creamy. They served warm bread with whole roasted garlic. Awesome if you love garlic. Entree 1 was lobster ravioli in a roasted red pepper vodka sauce. It was good. Just not sure if I'd pay that much to have it again. Entree 2 was a grilled salmon with mango salsa special. Everything was great except the salmon. It was dry and a lot was left of the plate no doggie bag. read more

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Very happy to come back here! The service was fabulous when we walked in and we were checked on frequently throughout the night. Our waiter answered any questions we had about the regular menu or verbal specials menu. When you walk in, we were greeted and sat right away because of our reservations. It was very easy to make reservations for that night. We ordered the shaved Brussel sprout salad from the specials menu. It was really good but I would say this time an under dressed. I had the same salad a few weeks ago and it was perfect. For my entree, I ended up getting the crabcake starter which was really good. It was a nice size crab cake. Overall, I would order everything again and definitely come back read more

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Pros- the staff was attentive. The ham was delicious! Cons- when we first sat down we learned that there was no lemon for the water. I was under welcomed with the turkey and extremely unhappy to find out there wasn't any cranberry sauce!! Thanksgiving just isn't complete without cranberry sauce in my opinion. Also, as someone who detests vodka sauce I was quite unhappy to find out that I couldn't get any other type of sauce on the pasta/ not even a basic marinara. I think a wiser choice would've been yams instead of pasta altogether. At the end of the meal we learned that there was no pumpkin pie...only apple. It was like the cranberry sauce as over again! Lastly with an entire dining room available I was confused why we were sat at the front of the restaurant needing to constantly deal with the cold breeze from the entryway. read more

I finally made it to Chef Jason's new Robbinsville restaurant, Louie's, for lunch this weekend. I was a big fan of his Cranbury location. Although, Robbinsville does not have the same ambiance as the former Cranbury restaurant, the food here is still top-notch. My husband ordered the Cheeseburger and I went with the Chicken Marsala lunch special. The fries accompanying the burger were fabulous and he enjoyed his burger. The Chicken Marsala was absolutely delicious! I substituted vegetables for pasta and the portion size was generous, with no upcharge for the substitution. Our server was very pleasant and our food came out quickly, but outside of us there was only one other customer. Louie's is certainly a new restaurant to put into your rotation of places to eat in the area. read more

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Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with our meals. Three of us had crab cakes, there was one crab cake on mashed potatoes and slaw. It was supposed to be LUMP crab instead it was the consistency of tuna fish. The taste was very strange. Stay away from the crab cake. read more

Great meal and dining experience from start to finish. The gentlemen that took care of our table were timely, friendly, and great at servicing our table. The food was amazing - enjoyed the Braised boneless short rib which was so tender you could glide a fork through it and it melted in my mouth. The risotto was not only perfectly cooked but one of the best I have had. My coworker had the Seafood Fra Diavolo and loved the fresh and tender shrimp with exceptionally cooked linguine. Well worth the visit to this quaint little restaurant that delivers on flavor and service. read more

Louie's - Chef Jason - Boneless braised short rib - New American Near Me - Robbinsville, New Jersey

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Great food and service. This last minute decision to grab dinner at the "new place" was well worth it. I haven't had a piece of meat cooked this well in awhile. We had the pork chop special, turf and turf and the boom boom chicken. Everything was so full of flavor. Every item on the plate was just perfect including the sauces. We will absolutely be back to try more menu options. read more

Louie's - Chef Jason - Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Robbinsville, New Jersey

Happy to report my overall dinner exceeded expectations! Let's go! - Yes this the former "Shrimp King" seafood market/restaurant on Route 130 - Ambiance? Let's go 3 stars- they've done some upgrading, however- I don't think you will be blow away by the atmosphere - Service? Spot on- good understanding of the menu/offered suggestions/very attentive without being overwhelming - Food? Spot on from apps to dinner..... Would recommend to those in the area, whom are looking for something new. We will be back.... read more

Excellent meal. Fresh ingredients, and excellent flavor combinations. Service was attentive even with large parties in nearby sections. The menu is very interesting. I started with the Mexican corn chowder soup which was a combination of corn and peppers pureed. The poached pear sacchetoni was out of this world! All desserts are made in house. Lemoncello cake was so yummy! A definite local gem. The owner is very welcoming and the service was excellent. It was a slow evening so we got lots of attention. we definitely will be back here and will recommend it to others. read more

My wife and I have been here for dinner once and lunch twice, and we really enjoyed ourselves! First, the restaurant has a reasonably large parking lot, so it should be pretty easy to find parking at most times. In general, the staff are decent but it does sometimes feel like they're a little absent. For example, two out of three meals, I walked in and had to wait around for a minute or two for someone to pay attention to me. There should really be staff at the front of house at all times, you know? Especially during normal meal hours. Similarly, the servers do a decent job but I wish they checked on water refills, etc. more frequently. Maybe they need to hire more bussers? I also have to agree with some other reviewers that the decor is not great, although it's not hideous or anything. I'm sure they'll spruce it up over time! The reason why I gave the restaurant 5 stars is that the food is delicious. The short rib (sandwich for lunch or entree for dinner) was tender and tasty, and the bread pudding was an awesome dessert (even though I kind of regretted eating it because I was so stuffed, haha). I got the Boom Boom Chicken most recently and it was very good but I think I'll stick with the short rib next time :) Overall, this is one of our favorite restaurants in the area, and we'll definitely be back! read more

The space is dated. Definitely needs some work. The staff was attentive. The food was not good. We ordered the Brussels which came floating in a pool of sweet syrup sauce that destroyed the dish; one tenth would have been the right amount. The seafood Fra diabolo had no spice at all, the pasta was dry and overcooked even though there was a lot of it. The only thing that was good was the Bottle of wine we brought. Sorry but Louie's gets my review of "Been there twice" first time and last time. read more

I went with my family during my girls day off and it was pretty empty, only a couple of other tables were there. However, the service was phenomenal and the food was delicious. read more

Terrific food excellent service and a very pleasant setting. The best calamari ever hot sweet and spicy. 2 ordered shortrib &mac, boom boom chix and my stuffed pear purses in cream sauce all were delicious and ample. Can't wait to go again read more

Food was good. Ambiance was lacking so much. Bathroom legit right out the kitchen door. Floor in the whole place uneven. Bathroom door needs replaced. read more

Had the short rrib Mac n cheese, brussel sprouts, Chilean sea bass and fettuccini- server was attentive - and the food was absolutely spectacular! read more

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Went here for Easter Sunday dinner 2024. I had rack of lamb. It was cooked to perfection, but I was surprised to hear that there was no mint jelly. The accompanying asparagus was overcooked. Service was slow. I'll try it for lunch, but they need to polish things up a bit. read more

Located in what was the former Shrimp King on Rte 130 Northbound in Robbinsville, NJ, Louie's by Chef Jason has a terrific menu of what is billed as "redefined American Cuisine", what I might call "upscale comfort food", with selections for most every taste. In the spirit of farm to table, some current seasonal selections include Braised Boneless Short Ribs with Wild Mushroom Risotto (tied with Short Rib Mac 'n' Cheese for my personal favorite); Day Boat Scallops with Smoked Slab Bacon and Saffron Risotto (my wife's favorite); Crab-Stuffed Shrimp with Street Corn Risotto; a 16-oz French Pork Chop with Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Potatoes; and Swordfish Cioppino with Spinach and Roasted Potato. Plus, a wide selection of appetizers and shareable. Service is friendly, and the food even better. And ample portions warrant a take home container, unless you happen to be *really* hungry! I've now eaten there a couple times; have ordered takeout; and even had them cater an event for 40-some people, and I've been *very* pleased each time. Partners Dom Maglione and Chef Jason may be just getting started, but by all accounts, they're well on their way to success with Louie's by Chef Jason. Highly recommended! They're open 7 days per week, from 11:30am until 10pm, and while there's no liquor license, there's a liquor store located conveniently next door. read more

First visit and it did not disappoint. We were seated at the front of the restaurant by the window which I would highly recommend. Although the dining area was full it felt more open sitting by the entrance and windows. The meal began with delicious bread with whole cloves of garlic. It was just the right amount of crispy outside to soft inside and overall flavor to provide a good start to the meal without making you feel stuffed. We ordered two appetizers. PEI mussels were cooked in a delicious broth which was worth asking for more bread to soak up its deliciousness. The octopus appetizer could have almost been a meal by itself with its paring with white beans, olives, and arugula. The octopus was seared grilled just right. The pork tenderloin was cooked to tender perfection. The richness of the pork belly paired so well the flavorful spices of the chorizo and the crispy yet succulent Brussel sprouts. I will be enjoying leftovers since the portion size was very generous The Filet Oscar was a perfect balance of well cooked meat, savory crab cake, and delicious sauce. An expresso ended the meal as there was no room for dessert. Although there were options made in house which were tempting. Overall great meal at a restaurant within 10 min of our house. Look forward to trying some more fresh and delicious food! read more

Louie's - Chef Jason - Pork 3 ways - New American Near Me - Robbinsville, New Jersey

Louie's is a favorite of ours! The service, atmosphere, and food are top notch. Good for couples, friends, anyone looking for a nice night out at a reasonable price. We come as often as we can! read more

Excellent food, nice ambiance, good service. We went on Valentines Day and they had a limited special menu, but we'll definitely be back for the full menu. Prices are reasonable for a good restaurant. I definitely recommend Louie's! read more

We keep seeing the rave reviews online. Went with my co-worker last night and was not disappointed. We did make of reservation which I do suggest. It was quite busy for a Tuesday night. Where we sat wasn't the best. We had a view of a bright doorway which looked like it led to the bathrooms. They either need to hang a curtain or put some kind of door there to distract from the bright sterile looking hallway. Our servers were very nice and attentive. The bread that they serve is amazing. It's excellent Italian bread in oil with whole cloves of garlic on top. Definitely worth splurging the calories on. The menu looked amazing. But we heard the specials and decided to go with them. Ended up getting the sweet and sour shrimp and sea bass. The entrees were very good, although the sea bass was a little drier than I prefer. But still very good. We definitely want to go back again and decided we'll stick to the regular menu. Would love to try their boom boom chicken, calamari or the steak Don, which I've heard is very, very good. Looking forward to visiting here again soon. read more

Had a lovely Valentine evening dinner. They hit every high note. The dining room is lovely, background music, volume and content just right. The food was upscale and served attractively. I was very impressed by the wait staff who were trained so well and performed perfectly. Can't wait to go back here. read more

Love this place! Delicious very fresh food. I love their specialty dishes and staff very attentive. It's a great night out!

Check this place out! Food: 5 Stars!!! - Day Boat Scallops - pan Seared Salmon - Lobster Ravioli - Seafood Fra Diavolo - BBQ half chicken Dessert: Tiramisu (yum!) Service: Huge thank you to Alex & Greg for making our family dinner a great experience! They definitely made us want to come back again. People always remember how you make them feel. Ambiance: the restaurant has a great vibe, not too noisy inside which is great because we could hear each other. We had a beautiful conversation at dinner - no phones! Can you believe it?! Family dinner, Date night or Just because! Go have some good food and make memories read more

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We were told about a fairly new and very good restaurant in Robbinsville serving farm to table fare, so we investigated! After all, we live in the Garden State (and Chef Jason makes full use of it)! We've been there twice, so far. It is a rather small, casual BYOB (which is fine with me, as we like to bring a good wine and not have to overpay!). The staff is first class and very friendly. Both times we were there, Louie himself greeted us at the door. Unfortunately, we didn't get to meet Chef Jason, as he was extremely busy in the kitchen! One of the waiters, Garret, is very personable and we chatted with him for a while. I particularly like that it is unique in its eclectic offerings. All the meals are cooked to Chef Jason's take on the dish (and he is very good!) He is doing his own thing and it really works! For example, Arancini, that is Italian rice balls, stuffed & coated with breadcrumbs and then deep fried, are usually with red sauce. Instead, Chef Jason serves them with a squash puree that is absolutely delicious! The first time we were there, I began with the Mexican Street Corn Bisque (charred corn, poblano pepper, petite greens), which was wonderful, and Jon had the very tasty Lobster Bisque. I then ordered the Chicken Cacciatore, which was pleasantly different! It was in white wine with very generous chicken portions, the sauce had a extremely nice taste. I couldn't finish that night and took it home for the following day! Jon's main course was the melt in your mouth Braised Boneless Short Rib (wild mushroom risotto, spinach, truffle scent, bordelaise), which I tasted. And that is exactly what I had the second time around! I loved it! For his second time entree Jon had the Surf and Turf special (8 oz center cut filet mignon, lobster tail, julienned vegetable, whipped potato, browned butter, herbs) which he said was perfect! Both times there we ordered the side of Brussel's Sprouts (smoked pork belly, cherry pepper jam) because it is soooo enchanting! The last time, for an appetizer, we ordered the Cherry Pepper Glazed Calamari (fried loligo squid, candied cherry peppers) which was among the best calamari I have ever had! Chef Jason understands food! His inventive takes on customary dishes makes the experience of dining there nothing less than exceptional! Candice Brearley https://www.restaurantindulgences.com read more

Louie's - Chef Jason - New American Near Me - Robbinsville, New Jersey

Tried the calamari(5 stars) And was really good! The staff was attentive and checked on us frequently, also deserves 5 stars. The entrees Land n Sea - medium rare I would not recommend this dish at all. The crab cake on it was good but the steak was inedible, which was really disappointing. Boom boom chicken This dish was also mediocre and nothing special about it. Will probably give it another shot but was disappointed by the first visit. Was hoping it would be a good addition to all the wonderful places in robbinsville. read more

Great food , had take out to support Steinert high school baseball, had the Boom Boom Chicken and the Antipasto, the portions were excellent a little pricey but liked they supported local community. Pick up was easy and fast . Had adequate parking, excellent experience. read more

Food was delicious! Really recommend the calamari and the Chilean sea bass. Had the pumpkin ravioli another time and that was also really tasty. Try this place out it's a gem! read more

The food is absolutely amazing... the taste is literally better anything I've ever tasted before. The service is also outstanding... def a place to repeat. Don't miss out! read more

I brought 2 very picky eaters with me to Louie's and they were pleasantly surprised. They devoured their meal, I had the boom boom chicken which is amazing, Mac & cheese again amazing, friend had the short rib & loved it. We all went home pleasantly stuffed. Can't wait to go back. read more

The food was delicious and the waiter was excellent; however, the restrooms need to receive a thorough cleaning. In addition, there was no hot water in either restroom. This restaurant could be great. The staff and owners need to concentrate on cleanliness. read more

First time trying Louie's. If you want an amazing steak, this is your place! Chef Jason knows how to cook a steak! Our server was very attentive and super nice! The downside is the restaurant itself needs some work. No ambience. Poor lighting. Honestly could use a good cleaning. Maybe a candle or something on the table? But if you are looking for great food, highly recommend! Had the filet with crab cake and it was fantastic! Still giving 5 stars because the food was that good. read more

Had a wonderful experience and the food was great! The small menu is innovative and has something for everyone. Service was great. The only drawback was the volume in the restaurant. Be prepared to talk loudly :) read more

Excellent food, very professional service, returned my call before opening and managed to seat my family on thanksgiving for a phenomenal price. Look forward to coming back and trying the regular menu! read more

Two words: Absolutely Amazing. Great service. Great food. Great environment. Not many good BYOBs left in the Robbinsville area.

No ice, what restaurant has no ice? This place does not. You get your water from the tap, that's it. The pork chop was good, nicely cooked and moist. The Boom Boom chicken was just what it really is chicken parmesan with pasta and vodka sauce, so why call it anything else. Lastly everyone around here knows what this building was before this restaurant. However, the musty smell of the old establishment still somewhat remains despite some new paint and modern fixtures. The service was attentive and it appeared this would be a very light evening for the staff. If you happen to be diabetic there is really nothing on this menu that falls well on the glycemic index. This will not be a first choice for me in the future. Four stars is too much three is based on the pork chop alone. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover! Approaching this spot I was not sure what to expect. I was surprised! The food was amazing - I left planning to return again. From the bread brought to the table - the meatball appetizer- the entrees- the dessert. Everything was amazing. This place is a must go and you must go on an empty stomach! read more