Bar Louie - Naperville

We visited Bar Louie in Naperville late at night, around 10:45 pm, on a spontaneous outing with four people, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of the evening. Even at that hour, the place had such a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Bar Louie offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and both areas are beautiful, clean, and thoughtfully organized. The outdoor patio has a relaxed vibe, while the inside is vibrant, with stylish décor, great lighting, and an overall fun yet comfortable environment. It’s definitely the kind of place that feels inviting whether you’re out for casual drinks or a longer night with friends. One of the highlights is absolutely the bar setup. It’s spacious, well-designed, and stocked with an impressive variety of cocktails, beers, and spirits. Their drink menu is huge, offering something for everyone—from classics to creative specialty cocktails. The bar itself just has that perfect nightlife energy where you want to sit, unwind, and enjoy. For food, we decided to order a variety of items to share: flatbreads, spinach dip, and wings. Everything came out fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. The flatbreads were crisp and well-balanced, the spinach dip was creamy and perfectly seasoned, and the wings were a total hit. The garlic parmesan wings in particular were unforgettable—crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and bursting with flavor. Easily some of the best wings we’ve had in a long time. What made the experience even better was the service. Our server, Elizabeth, went above and beyond—she was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Even with it being late, she provided amazing service, making sure we were comfortable, our drinks were topped off, and everything came out just right. All in all, Bar Louie in Naperville is a fantastic spot if you’re looking for great food, a huge variety of drinks, and an atmosphere that balances lively energy with comfort. It’s perfect for late-night outings, casual hangouts, or even just grabbing a drink at the bar. Between the delicious food, standout wings, amazing drinks, and Elizabeth’s excellent service, our visit couldn’t have been better. Definitely a must-visit in Naperville if you want good times, good food, and a fun night out.

Tanya was a great server!! So attentive and funny! My friend and I got the Grand Lemon Drop and bruschetta. Love this location. The bosses also kept checking in with us. Will be coming back:)

We were very happy with the food and excellent service! It was super busy, but everything came out quickly! Will definitely go back! I only took pics of apps, forgot our meals! So so good!

We decided to check out Bar Louie for dinner and try something new tonight. Making reservations was easy and we hardly had to wait once we arrived. I did like the Atmosphere and our waitress Serenity was on point! She immediately greeted us and brought drinks out, and asked if we had any questions about the menu. We decided to a Grilled Chicken Club, kicking fried chicken sandwich and an order of sliders. The sandwich was a bit smaller than what I expected but definitely delicious! They forgot a couple ketchups and ranch sauces but she notice and brought them out. I'll definitely recommend this place and we definitely stop by again next time when we are by the area.

Burgers were good. Ordered a second drink but she forgot about it-that's ok-honestly not a big deal. Trio dips were ok-didn't like the salsa.

Our server Marybeth was amazing. Pleasant, kind, courteous, Gave us good suggestions. Checked on us a few times. Loved the food. Salmon sliders, shrimp pasta, mushrooms flatbread were amazing. Definitely recommend

We had delivery. It came well prepared, fresh and delicious. I had the fish sandwich. Big pieces of battered white fish, a nice slaw and good buttered roll. It was a really delicious sandwich. I also tried the cheese curds and buffalo chicken flat bread. Both were really tasty!!

A friend and I were looking for a place to have dinner before a movie. We decided on Bar Louie hesitantly as several people had said horrible service. Boy am I glad we didn't listen! We were seated immediately with no wait. Jasmine came to get our drink order very quickly. She was fantastic! Quick service, checked back regularly and the food was delicious! Will definitely be going back!

DATE NIGHT Naperville's Bar Louie is a solid place to enjoy happy hour. Several times now, my wife and I've come to this bar/restaurant on Route 59 for drinks + food. Each time we've taken advantage of their happy hour deals which essentially cuts our bill in half. Bar Louie runs theirs much longer than other places who end their specials in the afternoon. I've been to plenty of Bar Louies across Chicagoland--River North, Printer's Row, Bolingbrook, Geneva, Oak Park (RIP)--and experiences have been all over the board. This BL in Naperville strikes me as one of the better locations, aided by the fact that it's relatively new and well-managed. Their Happy Hour runs from 4-7pm; the majority of appetizers and flatbreads are 50% off, which is a great value if you're fine with snacking & sharing instead of doing entrées. Daily specials on booze include martini Mondays, wine Wednesdays (1/2 off bottles), and thirsty Thursdays ($2-3 off draft beers). We're big fans of their fried pickles ($11) with jalapeno ranch. Cheese curds are excellent ($13). The truffle fries ($10) are amazing. Spinach & artichoke dip ($13) is fine, though the crispy calamari ($15) is a way better choice for app and comes with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Don't sleep on the chips & dip trio ($11) with smoky salsa, queso, and guacamole. The chips themselves were fresh and delicious. The pepperoni flatbread ($14) is just dandy, but the hot honey bacon flatbread ($14.50) barely had any hot honey on it. Edges were a little burnt, too. Bread = 4 Circuses = 4.5 My wife got a couple pints of Blue Moon ($7.50) and I was feeling tropical, so I decided to get a Blue Hawaiian instead of a beer. HUGE mistake--it cost a whopping $14, and I foolishly got two! Now I know why lots of places don't list prices next to alcohol, if they did people would stick with water! * TL;DR * If you can time it right, Bar Louie offers tasty bites at very reasonable prices. Outside of weekday afternoons, however, you might be surprised at how quickly you rack up a tab (and the Blue Hawaiian was a ripoff, quite frankly). The atmosphere is inviting and their menu has something for everyone, plus service has been commendable. You can get a free appetizer just by signing up for their rewards program. I wouldn't hesitate to come back during happy hour, which luckily ends long after I get off of work. I appreciate they give those of us working 9-5 jobs a chance to benefit from discounted food & drinks instead of cutting it off at 4pm or so. I'd recommend this Bar Louie for sure.

Bar Louie in Naperville is a fantastic spot for a casual yet elevated dining and social experience! From the moment you walk in, the welcoming atmosphere and stylish decor set the stage for a great time. Whether you're there for happy hour, a meal, or just drinks, this place delivers. The food menu offers a great selection of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The loaded tots and flatbreads are must-try items, while the burgers are juicy and cooked to perfection. Their creative cocktails, like the Strawberry Lemonade Sangria and the Diva Martini, are flavorful and perfectly balanced. They also have a great selection of beer and wine for every palate. The service is attentive and friendly, with staff who are knowledgeable about the menu and quick to accommodate special requests. The vibe is upbeat without being overwhelming, making it ideal for both small groups and lively get-togethers. The only reason I'm giving it 4.5 stars instead of 5 is that it can get a little crowded during peak hours, which sometimes affects wait times. Still, the overall experience makes it worth the visit. Highly recommend Bar Louie in Naperville for great food, drinks, and vibes!

Wanted to try out a new burger, and with Bar Louie being so close to my house now I figured why not. Burger was amazing, cooked to perfection and very flavorful. Fries were good. Cheese curds ok, but not the best I have had. Mac and cheese was nice and creamy but zero seasoning . Coleslaw had a very weird aftertaste. Not sure what that was about. If you want to dine in, space is nice and enjoyable. They also have some outdoor seating

We decided to check out Bar Louie for dinner and try something new tonight. Making reservations was easy and we hardly had to wait once we arrived. I did like the Atmosphere and our waitress Serenity was on point! She immediately greeted us and brought drinks out, and asked if we had any questions about the menu. We decided to a Grilled Chicken Club, kicking fried chicken sandwich and an order of sliders. The sandwich was a bit smaller than what I expected but definitely delicious! They forgot a couple ketchups and ranch sauces but she notice and brought them out. I'll definitely recommend this place and we definitely stop by again next time when we are by the area.

I'll start by saying the service, food, drinks, atmosphere are usually ok. Not great, but not enough to complain about. But my experience tonight tilted that so-so opinion well into the negative. My advice is to NOT show up at 12 for a nightcap and expect to be warmly welcomed. Almost as if they WANTED to send a message: we really don't want your business at 12. After arriving at 12:03 for a single nightcap after a long day, my first question was "you close at 1, right?" The bartender said "yes, well really 12:45 and last call is at 12:30." I said "great, just having one." Told the bartender I wanted a cocktail, but wasn't sure which one. So she walked away. I sat their literally 6-8 minutes watching her close down the other side of the bar. Another bartender was there, also ignoring my side. Finally she came over -- 10 min after I arrived -- and asked if I'd ordered. I said "I think your other bartender forgot about me." Placed order. Another 5 min later the first one arrived with my drink -- now 15+ min after I arrived. She said "here you go." No apology. The second walked by a few min later and said "reminder we close soon." I said "no worries, as I said, just having the one." Then 2 min later, the manager walked over and turned the stools on either side of me and said "it's last call, if you want another." So fir the third time I said, "nope, still just want the one." Then he turned the lights on at 12:33, about 10 min after I got my drink. Fine. Didn't want to slow them down, finished my drink within 2-3 min of lights up. Then I sat there with an empty glass for about 5-6 minutes, all 3 on other side closing down. Ignoring me. So I set a $20 bill next to my empty glass. 2-3 more minutes passed. Finally the second bartender walked by me, ignoring my signs I was ready to close, so I said "I'm ready to close out." She said, barely breaking stride, "ok. just give me a few minutes, I'm closing the bar." 5 more minutes, nothing. So I walked over to where she and the manager were on other side, backs to me and said, "thought I'd just come to you to make it easier." They ignored me. The manager was working on the till. About 60 seconds later, the bartender asked me, "what was your drink?" Seriously?! All three of them had to tell me when last call was but when I wanted to close out, they acted like none of them served me. Super frustrated I said "can you please just give me my change, I'm trying to leave." The manager bold-faced lied to me and said in a nasty tone "hold on, I'm working on it." He then asked the bartender AFTER that, what did he have? So all in all, was there for 40 min... spent 15 waiting for my drink and 12 to close out. Enjoyed an average manhattan for about 12 min in between. Not only was the customer service lacking, they flat-out ALL ignored me. Not the kind of experience that makes me want to spend any more hard-earned money there.

So we have been waiting a while for Bar Louie to open and finally went this pass Friday. Got there at 4pm and sat right down ordered a couple of martinis and a soda for my son and it literally took 10 minutes ordered a couple of apps 2 sandwiches everything tasted great ordered 2 more drinks and they took 20 minute waiter was very apologetic but seriously get it together it's a bar! bill came out to $120 very expensive for what we got the martinis might be 4oz

If you are looking for healthy low calorie food, this is not the place to eat. Everything high calorie. I had French Onion soup and a side of fries. Soup was ok. Fries were not cooked long enough. My husband got the burger and fries. He said same thing on fries. This will probably not be a common stop for us. Makes you feel extra guilty being right across from Orange Theory. Service was slow, but I chalked that up to just opening.

First time there on a Saturday. Not busy. Wait staff was great!!!However the food took a long time. Burgers were prepared wrong. The issue is how long it took to get the wife's new burger. It was rare which was what my burger was supposed to be (and mine wasn't). I wasn't too thrilled with the bacon cheddar burger. That being said, we always like to give restaurants a second chance. Especially when they have a good wait staff. We will return and give it another shot!

First time visiting! It was busy at 7pm on a Saturday. We sat at the bar. Bartender helped us quickly and was friendly. It was a lively vibe but not too loud. We ordered the loaded tots and the chicken sliders with fries and a side of garlic aoili. Food was hot. Tots and fries were crispy and well seasoned. The queso on the tots was the bomb. 10/10. Will be back.

Nick and Daisha are awesome! From the first time we were there, they are the main reason we always come back. Aside from the fact they have an awesome late menu and great drinks! Those two are great bartenders that really create the local bar vibe from a place you really don't think you would get that from. We even signed up for the rewards program, who does that? We really don't usually bother but it's so worth it! I mean add that with the random nights we go just to find out they have certain drink and food specials, it's a win win every time we go. We really don't pay any attention to what day or time we go so it's just like a bonus and an extra bonus when we see Nick or Daisha! Honestly, I don't think there was a time we have been there when they are not there, come to think of it! Sheesh don't they ever get a day off?! Getting back to some of our favorites! For drinks, the Rock-a Rita is my go to and just found out they are half off on Mondays! Martin or Mondays!!! Also the chicken tenders are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G we especially like the Thai spicy one! For food, cheese steak Sammie, patty melts, the sliders with garlic aioli instead of Louie sauce, you can tell we have come a few times. Honestly you should just sample a few things each time. They have the Tito's Lemonade drinks right now and they are awesome too! Try and sit at the bar and ask for Nick or Daisha...let them know that Erick and T sent you the couple he almost kicked out too early the first night, he will know who we are! It's a great place with awesome service, cocktails and late night food that has been consistently yummy!

This is my third visit to this place. Every time the food has been amazing, French onion soup, cheese curds, chicken nachos and the BLT and A salad. This time our server Mario was by far the best yet! My husband is gluten free and he really made sure everything he ordered was ok for him to eat. It's the little things like this that make a big impact. Thank you for a great dinner again!!

We have frequented Bar Louie multiple times. We like to sit at the bar. In the beginning, bar staff was attentive, service was fast, food excellent, tv on the local games (Cubs, White Sox or National games), however the last 3 times we have been here, it's taken over 10 minutes to get a drink, no attention paid to tvs, etc. Food remains solid. Not sure if it is a turnover in staff, a training issue or what, but it needs to be addressed.

The food was great The martinis were excellent. The staff was very friendly, very knowledgeable I highly recommend Bar Louie in Naperville..!

Awesome new location in South Naperville. Smaller restaurant but the bar area is really nice. Glad it's finally open.

Service was good. Ambiance not so good. Crazy bright pendant lites shining down made for uncomfortable experience- we felt like we had a spotlight shining on us during our whole dining experience. Food was average at best. Had the trio app of tortilla chips (not fresh) and all three items, the guacamole, queso, and salsa were not fresh or housemade- comparable to what we could have purchased at any grocery store. Burger was average. Only decent food our group had was the tacos. Dessert option was not good. Our group had high hopes for a new dining option in south Naperville but this did not fit the bill.