Louie Louie
American restaurant · University City
3611 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Highlights
French-American bistro with brunch, cocktails, & outdoor seats
French-American bistro with brunch, cocktails, & outdoor seats
"A Crowd West Of The Schuylkill Louie Louie is the only restaurant on this list with brunch, lunch, midday, and dinner menus. So, in a way, it’s an operational clone of Parc. But the all-day set-up is where the similarities end, since you’ll likely hear Brandy playing and the room looks like a Vegas casino restaurant. Expect a crowd that doesn’t care about underwhelming moules frites and Parisian gnocchi. This is a place for people who want more of a clubstaurant than what Rittenhouse Square can ever offer. " - candis mclean
"This European bistro in University City boasts posh vibes complete with beautiful decor, a gorgeous bar, and delectable takes on brunch favorites like French toast, waffles, benedicts, and quiches. A mix of seasonal and classic cocktails and mocktails grace its brunch beverage menu, such as the L’Exceptionale (made with barrel-aged gin, ginger vodka, lemon, and buckwheat honey) and the It’s Thyme (made with grapefruit, thyme, agave, and Earl Grey tea)." - George Banks-Weston
"For date nights or, more likely, when parents are footing the bill, this chic restaurant and lounge at the Inn at Penn hotel is the place to be. Secure a spot on a plush couch for a couple of cocktails and a dozen oysters, or grab a table for a full meal of beef carpaccio followed by rainbow trout amandine." - Caroline Coral
"With black and white marble floors, a towering bar, and every plant imaginable living inside, this French-inspired cocktail bar in University City is a great place to take someone you’re so comfortable with that you don’t go full eyeball emoji face when they ask for the keys to your car. Although the french dip here is fantastic, we suggest choosing something less sauce-focused on a date, like the pan-roasted salmon. The herby boost from the chive vinaigrette might be the secret MVP of this whole place. Well, that or the 90s hip-hop and R&B playlist." - Candis R. McLean
"An exuberant, French‑inspired dining room mixing bold patterns, vibrant colors, and a variety of seating types, with blue banquettes among the focal elements." - Hillary Dixler Canavan
