Wouldn't let me wife in because they have a "strict no kids policy" and since my wife was pregnant it constituted a kid

I always love Louie's. Yummy garlic Caesar salad, crispy pizza and a strong pour. If you're looking for syrupy service with frills keep looking. Simple, yet great, martini and responsive service if you're patient. There's sports on the tele and a wait if it's busy. This Dallas establishment is worth the visit. read more

So glad this is still operating take-out! The staff is getting friendlier and we're getting more worried that our favorite dive bar/pizza place is going out of business. Thin Chicago-style pizza with a crisp crust and amazing, amazing sauce. Pepperonis are cupped and sausage is Jimmy's. read more

Louie's - two slices of pepperoni pizza in a box - Dive Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Louie's comes with a few caveats. Prior to arrival, you need to understand that service is probably going to be average and the hostess may not be nice to you. However, if you set your expectations appropriately, they serve a delicious dirty martini and their pizza is top-notch. Evenings can be busy so I would expect to wait. It took about 45 minutes to get a table on Thursday, but we passed the time with cocktails near the bar. read more

Louie's - Crab claws - Dive Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The hostess is quite literally the worst human being alive. Gave it 3 stars because the vibe is nice.

Fantastic pizza fantastic food in general great little neighborhood bar. Family run operation with the sports field - lots of characters local celebrities adore the walls. Used to be a media hang out in the day when media was king. read more

Why is the staff so RUDE??? Martinis aren't cold enough, the pizza is fine, bathrooms are dirty

I love Merlot and live a gluten free lifestyle. Finally making it to Louie's definitely did not disappoint as I was able to find both a gluten free pizza and Merlot on the menu. While the friend I was eating with does not have to eat gluten free - he agreed the pizza was fantastic. For those who have been here in the past update - Louie's does now accept credit cards, including American Express read more

Louie's - Gluten Free Pizza is AMAZING. Best in Dallas!! - Dive Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The wait staff was horrible. If I wanted to be mistreated I would have found a Dick' s Last Resort. My husband was a close friend of Louie, old Poker buddies from lower Greenville Ave days ,and I know Louie could be gruff but it was part of his charm. The waitress just assumed everyone understood her rules and if not get the hell out. Too bad. After 37 yrs I'll never return. And the other 8 professional ppl in my party will be sure to pass the negative review to others First rule of customer service :negative reviews are more popular and travel further, than positive reviews. read more

This was one of the most uncomfortable experiences ever at an established resteraunt. The resteraunt closes at 9, we arrived at 8:15 with no prior knowledge that they stop seating people nearly an hour before closing time. We asked to speak to the hostess since nobody was approaching us and she said "obviously I'm busy right now" and then proceeded to keep walking off. When she came back she was extremely nasty and brash, and kept saying that she is closing at 9 and there is no list and clearly we do not understand what she was saying while we simply asked a question of whether or not we should keep waiting or leave (there was only 1 person ahead of us). The way she was conversing with us was honestly appalling for someone that has a role within not only the resteraunt industry, but with customer service. As we walked out she called us a dumb c*nt and then when we said you know we can hear what you said she just stuttered and didn't know what to say. All to say that this is the most shocking and WORST interaction with someone at a restaurant. We will definitely never be going there again and encourage you not to either unless you'd like to be called an unnecessary and disgusting name by workers. read more

Assholes run this place...service sucks. Pizza is good but tough to get. It was crowded but felt like they hate making money!!!

I have been going here for 20 years and I walked out and will never step back in this place. I have sent tons of people here as the food is excellent. However, the redhead waitress/hostess is just a nasty woman. Came to the table and said can I take your drink order so we said sure and we would like to order food as well at the same time. She screamed " I said what do you want to drink did you not hear me". It was unbelievable. We had guests in town and we walked out. I don't need everyone to be over friendly but yelling at your table when you are in the service industry is unacceptable. As much as I love this places food I will never step foot in there or spend my money there. Get rid of the rude staff! You can see multiple reviews where people have been berated by the rude red head!!! read more

This place was awesome - now it's horrible only due to the staff - run as fast as you can - there's better places - the lady that works the front is the worst - I've been here so so many times - pizza is good - again the staff will ruin your evening don't go !!' It's horrible service read more

Horrible. Would give zero stars if possible. Been coming for years. Full on attitude from servers(as usual) and shockingly the owner. Big party, they were rude and wouldn't seat us. In fact, owner said didn't want our business. Obviously forgot who helped build his business. 16 friends and everyone we know who frequented that will never go again. Ever. read more

The outside looks more like a pawn shop than a restaurant. The staff are upset you showed up. Every question you ask is a stupid question. The food was palatable but then again it's pizza. Hard to mess up yet they still managed to burn the crust so bad I removed all of it. Great date spot if you are trying to end the relationship. read more

Husband spoke wonders of your food, we didn't even get to ordering. Walked out before. Staff is rude. They seemed like they were annoyed with people being there. read more

A must try! Get ready for an old skool pizza and beer bar complete with cranky servers and lots of laughs. Beers and martinis are great. Get the meatballs! Pizza to die for. Just your good ol pizza no fancy pa A very fun, casual spot. Boots and county's hats a plenty. . Just do it. read more

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NO LONGER FAMILY FRIENDLY!! Giving them 3 stars because I was so disappointed (and so were my kids) that we were no longer able to eat here as a family. They do not have any of this information updated on their website, and it was disappointing after driving 20 miles to be turned away at the door. Their pizza and food is great, however, sad they decided to go the 21 and over route ... this was a family favorite spot of ours. read more

Best Pizza in Dallas. Chicago style. No not the thick pan crap this is authentic thin crust square cut pizza. They load em up fairly heavy so cutting it in squares helps it hold the toppings and prevents the dreaded cheese slide. They don't open till around 5 pm but there are plenty of places near by where you can enjoy a beverage and kill some time before dinner. Not only do they have the best pizza around but their other offerings are amazing as well. Crab finger appetizer and the meatballs are a perfect prelude to this pizza. Again the pizza is super thin crust so you won't be miserable if you do enjoy an appetizer or two before the pie. I've had the pork chop and a bite or two of the ribeye and both were exceptional. Even their salads are good. The Greek salad in particular is special. I've seen a few sandwiches come out that looked legit too but I've never ordered one. They poor a good drink and have plenty of beers to choose from. If you love Kennealley's in Houston and you find yourself in Dallas you have to try this place. It may even be better then Kennealley's. Hell it is better. For sure. read more

Never in my life have I been treated so horribly by a hostess / waitress! Incredibly rude and disrespectful. Basically threw our waters on the table and walked away. Was annoyed by absolutely everything and barked at us, rolled her eyes and snapped at us for asking questions. The pizza was very good but horrible horrible service. Don't bother! read more

This is my first Yelp review EVER, and that says a lot. My boyfriend and I went in for a casual drink and encountered the absolute WORST hostess I've met in my entire life. So disrespectful and rude. While we understand the hype/the place is busy, there is no reason whatsoever to treat customers in such a poor way. Terrible experience and you cannot pay us enough to visit again, not worth it. read more

Anyone from Dallas knows that Louie's is an OG spot. Your parents probably brought you here as a kid, and even though the policy has changed, I still come as an adult. The martinis are a must-try and definitely live up to the hype. And let's not forget about the pizzas- they're the other reason you come here. It's a fun and laid-back atmosphere. read more

The Cesar Salad with warm chicken is a must, never disappoints. Sausage and mushroom pizza, sausage from Jimmy's. Cracker crispy thin crust and just the right amount of sauce and cheese. The best thin crust in Dallas. Very casual atmosphere and be ready to wait a bit for a table unless you go early. Love you Louie's read more

The best pizza I've ever tasted! The most flavorful sauce ever. Please don't listen to the bad reviews, they're friendly if you're friendly. Just bar/Chicago manners not southern hospitality! read more

Louie's - Small green pepper, Italian sausage, basil pizza - Dive Bars Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I discovered Louie's about a year ago and ever since then I have been coming at least once a month for great pizza. The pizza joint has a unique dive bar feel complete with the same two bartenders always working. The place is typically crowded with well dressed professionals splitting pizza and canned beer, regulars occupying their typical bar stool, and small groups enjoying pie. Their pizza is savory . It is thin crust and has an addicting quality. It is a little greasy but absolutely a killer pizza. The salads are large- a small Greek salad is more than enough for two. The broccoli is a must. It is hot, steamed , and fresh with butter. Pasta, meatballs, clams - all the food is excellent Louies has the feel of a dive bar that has cult following for its pizza. If you are in Dallas and have not tried Louies, you need to. . read more

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The best pizza i've ever had. Service is absolutely terrible though, but who cares, good pizza.

Been going here for decades but am through. That hostess is absolutely the worst woman I have encountered. She gave our table away, even after I showed her the text from my friend that was there, but trying to find a parking place. She then told us it would be an hour wait for a new table. I will absolutely never go back there again. A truly horrible experience. read more

Excellent food all the way around!!! Pizza has been the best thin crust I have ever anywhere since patronizing the place for over 30 years. The bartenders have always been the best...The waitresses attitudes have always needed adjusting. I attribute it to family working there...Great sports bar and atmosphere! Louie left a legacy... s/ Texandy read more

Seating most days limited. Has lost a bit of his charm. Kitchen quality lower since Covid read more

First time in a year. Not sure how long they have been open for inside dining. From table placement it looks like they are only doing 50% occupancy. Pizza was good, not quite as great as remembered. Even though our waitress was very nice, friendly and personable, kitchen was incredibly slow. However they were really snappy getting out the curbside delivery pizzas. Perhaps that's what we should do next time. read more

Do not come here. They are beyond rude for no reason. Clearly they have been hurting since all I've seen is Dallas based "influencers" talking about how you should come here. Clearly their rude unpleasant schtick has caught up with them and business is hurting. Avoid this place and go elsewhere where, why would you want to give people your money that go out of their way to be rude?!? Also, their martinis are trash. read more

Waitress was clearly in a hurry to move me out before closing, 2nd server was much nicer, but overall, not sure what has changed since Triple D came here but mediocre at best. read more

We won't be going back. Hostess and wait staff are rude and nasty. The restaurant and bathrooms are dirty, and the pizza and food quality has dropped several notches. There are a lot of restaurants and bars in Dallas that have better food and significantly better service. read more

Groovy little martini bar with a secret, Louie's is slingin' the best fucking pizza in Dallas. I didn't cry at my wedding, birth of my child, or The Notebook, but I cried for 5 days straight after one bite. The service is a vibe, great, but they don't fuck around. Your call will be answered with "Louie's" in a voice that only comes from an experienced barkeep. Orders are prepared promptly, but the key is to get there early to treat yourself to one of there elixirs. read more

Delicious as always! The service was on point. Ambiance is always nice and low key. We had Caesar salad, meatballs with bread, and our favorite pizza topped with sausage, feta, and basil! read more

Two years later, still the best pizza I've found in Texas. In addition to their pizza, the crab claw, and meatball apps, are tasty as well. John and Casey, are probably two of the best bartenders around. These guys bust their asses off when busy, and still manage to concoct a perfect cocktail, each and every time. 5 stars: about as good as it gets. read more

Having only 2 tables that can seat 6 people seems like bad plan. Staff is crazy rude to everyone. Waited 2 hours for a table tonight. Really disappointing Maybe get some blue cheese olives for your martinis you're so famous for too read more

Best pizza and dirty martini out there! Perfect for a date night! Just make sure you get your name on the list early - Sometimes they have to start turning people away because it gets so packed (never a bad sign lol). Love this place so much! read more

Rude Will not go back. Waitress very rude. Will not sub total. Waitress rude when asked a question- awful attitude. Food mediocre for the price. Much better restaurants for the $$$. Not the place it used to be. Do not recommend. read more

Very disrespectful staff. We came in with a medium-size party on a Saturday night and expected a wait. We were quoted an hour and were explained where we would fit so we hung around the area in the meantime. After an hour, I went back to the restaurant to check in. The tables we were promised had not cleared out yet. Since it had been over an hour, I asked if there was any way to move things along because my party was getting frustrated. The hostess/manager(?) was very rude and stated that the tables we had been promised from the beginning were no longer ours and gave them to another party even though my full party had arrived at that point. Honestly, there's much better pizza in this town where you'll actually be respected. Go anywhere else. read more