Victoria A.
Yelp
I've heard a lot of good things about Lou's Diner, so I finally decided to give it a try.
I ordered through Postmates, and the wait was longer than expected--so long that my first driver canceled, and I had to get a new one, who still had to wait. Postmates did warn me that it could take up to an hour, so if you're ordering pickup or delivery, make sure you have plenty of time.
I ordered a vanilla milkshake for about $8. For that price, I expected it to look more like the picture, with the drizzle of hot fudge. The vanilla ice cream, however, was fresh, creamy, and delicious. Next time, I'll ask for the hot fudge as an extra. Despite the small letdown, I'd still say the milkshake was worth the money, though delivery fees might raise the cost further.
For the main meal, I got the hot roast beef. The beef was fantastic--tender, flavorful, and so good it didn't even need the gravy (though I appreciated the generous cup of gravy on the side instead of having it poured on top).
The mashed potatoes were okay. They could've used more seasoning, and unfortunately, there were some dried-out, hard bits that seemed to have been scraped from the side or bottom of the pot. However, the gravy helped a lot to bring everything together.
The bread was standard white sandwich bread, which worked well to soak up the beef juices. I just wish they'd included a little butter for the leftover bread. I do respect that they've been around in Vegas for a long time, clean and a family favorite for many Vegas family's. So I'd love to try them again so I can hopefully give a 5 star. Next time in person.