Lou's Barton Springs

Review №1

Rating: 5

The bone in fried chicken was SO good (get the green sauce). The bartender Kristyn was an absolute delight. She made the whole night... her recommendations and conversation were top notch.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 4 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Location is ideal, food is consistently good, great place to drink a beer with your dog Vegetarian options: Falafel burger, east side crunch salad both great vegetarian options

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 4

Great spot for drinks and food. The ordering system is terrible though. Don t know why they use it vs. Toast like at other MML restaurants.

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Awesome people work here.

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Okay I don t know what stick is up these low star reviews asses, but Lou s off Barton is fantastic - food, staff, environment, ordering system, speed of service, the works. Don t trust a cumquat who doesn t know how the food & bev industry works. We came after some disc golf on a Sunday at the peak of lunch, and everything was amazing. Bartender lady - super nice. Manager was awesome, made sure we were taken care of. The girl that delivered our food was the sweetest. Lil Latino man came and filled up our waters and cleared every empty plate any chance he got. THE FOOD, chefs mf kiss. I only got pictures of two food items because it was so good we couldn t wait, but get these things and you will not be sorry: -watermelon & feta didn t know I needed that combination in my life -THE WINGS perfectly tossed and meaty and crunchy and just yum -pulled chicken sandwich do yourself a favor and get the piri piri sauce with it -rotisserie potato ball things I was full and still ate them ALL. They put these whole cloves of cooked garlic that spread across them like butter. -mama got the rotisserie salad and it was the perfect balance of hardy filling healthy goodness -drinks: THE FRIGGIN HORCHATA HOLY CRAP. The watermelon marg and raspberry fritz were perfection for the 95+ degree fake Fall weather we had that day. STICK IT TO THE MON, LOU s. You re doing great.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 1

Staff very unfriendly, not sure why they got the UFC fight that ended at midnight when they close at 11.

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 1

Honestly, this was mind bogglingly the worst experience Ive ever had at a restaurant in my entire life. Why this staff and management want to work in this industry is beyond me, they appear to completely hate their jobs. Why do it then? Seriously. Theres a clearly good reason youre sub 4 stars.

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Location on point, good staff, good drinks

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

This place has the best wings in Austin...hands down. I eat A LOT wings and this place is the best. Walked in here by chance too which is awesome. Also if youre lucky enough to get Kristen the bar tender, youre gonna have a great time. Great service and wings! Definitely coming back for half off wings happy hour.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

A small group of 6 of us ate here, in the old Ski Shores location. The ambience is lively, and the people watching and smells are delicious while you wait for you meal. It is loud and echoey in here so it s a bit hard to talk with a big table. I ordered the thick cut onion rings which were absolutely delicious, and perfectly seasoned. For my burger, I got the Icehouse burger and my taste buds thanked me, delish! Definitely come and check it out

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 2

Been in Austin for a minute (30 years), and this was our first visit to Lous...we were in for lunch on Sunday August 4, 2024 after a quick round at Butler. Nice looking place, but wasnt feeling the order from a QR code vibe, and then expecting to tip. I dont understand why some restaurants provide zero guidance on their menu, make you order through a QR code, and then expect patrons to tip? Ordered the whole chicken and a side of fries, mainly because they dont offer many side options. I think their chicken is priced well, and the fries are really good, but it was $12 for a shot of Titos!! We wont be coming back. :(

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Stopped by here for quick dinner and drinks before going to zilker hillside theater. Ordered wings, potatoes, and ranch water; it all tasted great and came out quick. The atmosphere in the patio is great too.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Hidden Gem! Lou s Barton Springs restaurant truly exceeded my expectations. The food is nothing short of fantastic, with a focus on high-quality ingredients that elevate every dish. The chicken was perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor, easily deserving a full 5 stars. But the real star of the show was the East Side Crunch, which deserves infinite stars! This dish is a hidden gem and completely underrated. The service was impeccable, with a friendly and attentive staff that made the experience even more enjoyable. Lou s is a must-visit spot, and I will definitely be back the next time Im in town. Highly recommended! Vegetarian options: East Side Crunch! Dietary restrictions: Low carb

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 2

Food is good. Was told to wait outside with my dog and my order would be brought to me or told when ready. Was forgotten about. Nbd but disappointing.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

Good drinks and fried pickles with ranch are a must!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 2

Good food but the system setup is a QR code you have to place your order through an app or website and fill out card details for each item. It s more like fast food ordering but even fast food has a human interaction. Also the website kept glitching for most people at our table. All the food came out at different times. Would recommend they go back to regular service, they even ask for a tip. All they provided was running of the food and bringing our drinks

Date: 3 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

Worth it for the Wednesday 1/2 off burgers happy hour. My friend had to wait a long time because the staff forgot to give her her burger :/

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 4

Very tasty and big burgers and the parmesan garlic fries were very good. Could have had more green chilies on the green chili burger. The service was a little slow since it wasnt that packed with people, but busy enough. Worth visiting again. Parking: Just get your ticket validated and the parking is free.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Food is amazing. Like delicious. Eastside crunch w chicken always. Agua frescas always fresh and the lattes are amazing! The staff is friendly and welcoming. This is the place to come and chill at the bar w your friends in the summer. Love love love 10/10 Vegetarian options: Chickpea burger and falafel add ins for salads

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

We were looking for a bite to eat last Thursday night, about an hour prior to closing, when we came upon Lous and thought we would give it a try. We received a warm welcome upon arrival and opted to sit at the bar, however we were slightly nervous with what appeared to be an underwhelming menu. However, we opted for a draft beer (Honey Celis, which was great to find on tap), the Falafel burger (I added Swiss cheese), Green chile burger and garlic parmesan fries. The food came fast and was fantastic! The Falafel was fresh and the addition of the yogurt dressing was delicious! I would definitely order it again. The Green chile burger also tasted great, however the fries were even tastier. The bartender provided great service and was friendly. The other nice thing is the free parking in the garage behind the restaurant. Just ensure that you request the parking code from the bartender/server, which is required you exit the parking garage. We will definitely stop by again when we are in the vicinity. Thanks, Lous!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 1

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 1

The manager here is extremely rude and gives horrible service. My girlfriend ordered me a drink for my birthday. She ordered it to go and requested that find me. After 45 mins I went to see where it was. Twice they said it s not ready. After about 10 more minutes I went to check again and the manager said we canceled it. We re not going to walk around looking for someone during rush . Didn t offer to remake it nothing. Just absolutely rude for over $25 drink. The food I had today wasn t bad but usually bad food terrible service. Had a burger here once and didn t even finish it because it was so bad. Only came to celebrate my birthday and the manager Dave made sure it wasn t a good one. Won t be coming back nor do I recommend this place if you want to enjoy yourself. Looking to find corporate because the manager shouldn t talk to customers this way.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 4

Fast food service! Bar top was a little bit longer to get a menu or order but completely understandable with drinks in high demand. They validate parking for their garage and have seat yourself and order via QR code for orders. Tasty plates, wasn t to sure what kind of cuisine it was considered. Almost like a mash up of American, Tex-Mediterranean. Chicken fell off the bones and the seasonal watermelon feta was a great addition, especially for the summer heat. I would highly consider the Piri-Piri sauce if you like spicy. They seem to have some great happy hour and week day specials that will certainly bring me back. Come check it out for yourselves. Vegetarian options: Sides/falafel/ salads Wheelchair accessibility: Have a ramp

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Excellent all around !!! Thank you Ariana your service was fantastic!!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

This place is special. Firstly, Austins awful parking headache is solved by Lous free parking garage. We sat in the dining room that shows off the incredible view of the trees. You order thru a QR code in the middle of the table. For me too much info asked for just a burger and fries. The server (who was just the best! Ariana!) showed total empathy and took our order. Wow! The best burger and fries Ive eaten in a looong time. We halved the burger and you could see the artistry from within the buns. I felt like Gordon Ramsey. Wheres the camera? The parmesian fries were award-winning. (Lous please add a cream soda to your soft drinks list.) And back to SA we went. Extremely satisfied.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 3

The parking was the worst thing about this place. The garage is apparently paid by the restaurant, but unfortunately, no server explained what we needed for the parking garage. We figured our digital receipt would have whatever proof needed, but we were wrong. There is a QR code given to you for the garage (we were never given one and found this out after leaving by a sign hidden near the garage) if there was not a valet by the gates who got us through, we wouldve had to pay 18 bucks for parking. Getting the worst out of the way, the food is good-not great for the price - but good. It is priced high for the taste and came out to be around 50 for 2. When walking in, you seat yourself and order from a QR code on the table. No server comes out to welcome you until after youve ordered your food. It is jarring to have no service as a new customer and then be asked by the online menu to tip. Who am I tipping in this case? Seems like Im giving the business more money when theyve cut labor... I dont mean to seem harsh, the staff are quite nice when you meet them. I think the business should change how it operates to have staff seat you as you come in. The atmosphere is nice and chairs and tables are placed well for space. Honestly, if the prices were lower and servers were present, I would be more inclined to come again. But until then Id rather just go to Dans or Willys for a burger.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Really enjoy both locations. Barton springs is more indoor and Cesar Chavez is all outdoor. Fried and rotisserie chicken are both fantastic!! Salads are excellent and drinks are consistent. Service is friendly and helpful. Priced fairly... so by and try it

Date: 5 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Solid food and drinks

Date: 5 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

This is a great and inexpensive place on Barton Springs. The burgers are fantastic as are the fries (all of em) the rotisserie potatoes and salads. I havent had a bad meal yet. However on Wed a run club does meet there, making an annoying crowd, for the patrons. Parking is easy. If you have a big vehicle park down the road and walk however if you have a smaller one parking in the garage is great and they comp the parking. The servers are great but you do order online, so use a CC. In short this is a great place sure to become an Austin staple. Give it a whirl.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

Fried chicken was worth the wait. Drinks were good but a lot of ice. Music was kinda wild

Date: 5 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 3

People say the daytime food isnt that good for how expensive it is. Ive eaten there a few times and agree And they said the employees at the Barton Springs location used to act all weird and smug about it when you try to order breakfast. Why on earth?! Lol. Now the place doesnt even open till 11, so breakfast is completely eliminated. Everyone wants this place to serve breakfast again. Thats the main thing that gets discussed any time this place is mentioned.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 1

Thumbs down to restaurants without servers. Ordering food and paying through QR is not my cup of tea. Came with a couple of people traveling from other countries. Their international credit card was not accepted through the app. There was no assistance through ordering system, answering questions about menu nor follow up on food order. Had to go to the bar to get napkins, plates for appetizers and beers. Overall bad experience and would not recommend visiting this restaurant until their service model changes.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

How is this 3.9 stars!!! Lol this is literally the best chicken I ve ever had!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

They always take care of me and my group.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 1

Great patio and great food! The service is TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE. They must not be from Austin. Here in Austin we have great hospitality. I sat and watched 3 couple leave. If you eat here DO NOT expect to be greeted or served w hospitality at all. Just order and EAT the delicious food! OH I love the post friendly.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

Good food. Good drinks. QR to table ordering. Validated parking.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

Great to hang out outside and have some pitchers of beer and good food.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

The gal working the bar / counter could not have been more friendly. She gave a genuine welcome to everyone who came in the door immediately--- even while she was attending to other customers. I had the pulled chicken sandwich. To be honest, it was kind of boring with boring white bread. But when I ate each bite mixed with a bite of the side of grilled brussels sprouts--- it was perfection. A perfect balance.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 4

Lous is solid all the way around. The chicken tender sandwich is my go to and the atmosphere is always on point. Great place to watch the game or hang out with friends especially on a pretty day. My only complaint is they dont accept cash and thats no bueno in my book.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Lous is great! So convenient and easy with quick service. Great spot for lunch - I love their rotisserie cobb salad and their queso is great.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

I only came for drinks, but I had the best espresso martini with gin. Shout out to the bartender, I regret not getting your name, because you deserve an award for that!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 1

Date: 9 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Great salads (they are giant and easily shareable). The service at this location really stood out.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

I had a phenomenal lunch today at Lou s. The rotisserie chicken and a side of potatoes were simply perfect. Everything came out quickly too. No complaints at all!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 2

Good location & they validate parking. The food is a bit overpriced and not very good.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Always a great spot. My go to is a big cobb salad with their parm fries, and a margarita. PERFECT

Date: 9 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Great hosts for FC Bayern Austin fan club. Awesome food and drink options with nice outdoor and coverage seating. Get the chicken Tortilla soup.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 1

Communists that dont accept that physical American dollar

Date: 11 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 2

Great location, but the food and service suck and it s overpriced.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 1

Dont bother with this place. Have questions? Scan the QR code. Want to go talk to the bartender? Scan the QR code. Want to know where the bathroom is? Scan the QR code. Thats all I heard. Basically, youre invisible here. Oh and the food sucks. I got a burger that made my stomach hurt like hell. They probably put laxatives in it...

Date: 11 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Relaxed and welcoming for early Sunday breakfast before a bike tour of the city from Barton Springs Bikes, across the street.

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 1

Food was bad they didnt greet us when we came in, we had to serve ourselves customer service was really bad its not worth the money

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 4

Good food, good service. I only knocked off one star as this location does not offer breakfast tacos like the other location.

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Pulled chicken sandwich is great, I usually always order burgers but this time I didn t and I m happy I went with the sandwich.

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

I stopped in on a Wednesday for the half price burgers and it was delicious! All of the staff were super friendly and helpful. I think I ll be back next Wednesday.

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Parking: Free parking garage and you get up to 4hrs free with their QR code you get when you check out Food

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 4

Great food but way too overpriced. For example I got a Cobb salad that was $16 and came with barely anything on it and was still hungry by the end. This is true with most of their items - anything with chicken on it really only has like 4 pieces.

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Fried pickles are so good

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 3

$36 for a normal burgers and fry s why is this place so over priced?

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

We had a great time and the food what s exactly what we wanted, YUM!

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 2

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

Food is good. No table service which all restaurants are heading too.

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Lous is the best. I eat their breakfast sandwich every Sunday and even when they changed the ingredients in the sandwich, they continue to make it the old way for my family and I every week. The food is delicious, the staff is always accommodating, and I am so happy they have a location on Barton Springs.

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

We met a friend at this restaurant for lunch. Before we went, I read the reviews. Based on the reviews it seemed that the food was good, but the service was lacking. So I went with an open mind. The food was really good and the the food runner was very attentive to our table. In addition, there were several bussers there who took away empty glasses and plates. For the price and the quality of food, it was definitely worth it. We started our meal with cocktails. I had the Gin/tonic, my roommate, the Bloody Mary. Both were fantastic. Then we shared the guacamole. It was really good, in texture and flavor. The accompanying chips were super fresh. We also had the spicy cucumber side. It was amazing. For my main I had the Greek salad and my roommate had the burger. These dishes were also really good. I would definitely come back. Vegetarian options: Greek Salad, and 2 other salads, avocado hummus, and other options.

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 3

The food was pretty good. I had a burger and fries, which were standard burger and fries. My friend had a BLT which he said was very very good. So, no complaints there. You seat yourself, and, since it wasnt busy, this was easy. Then, you scan a bar code to get the menu and order on your phone. There is no 5G service there, so the menu was slow to download on a weak 4G signal. There was a Lous Guest Wifi, but no signs to indicate the password to get onto the wifi. All of this takes place with no interaction with the people who work there. When placing your order, you pre-pay. This includes a tip. I should have put zero and then put cash on the table after, because, when you prepay for service, you get no service. The tip is supposed to be a reward for excellent service, at least thats how I was raised. Anyway, the ordering screen defaults to a 22% tip, with choices for 20% and 25%. Tipflation is really bugging me since the pandemic, but thats my issue. I chose 20%, because no one seated us, no one took our order, no one came around to answer questions about the menu or make recommendations, no one told us the wifi password. It didnt take long for the food to come out, and someone did serve it to us. She also gave us a thing to get out of the parking garage for free. That was our one and only interaction with the staff. It lasted less than 30 seconds, and thats what I got for my $7.58 tip. They never came back to check on how the food was. They never asked if we needed anything else. When my ice tea was empty, I did get a refill, but had to walk my glass over to the bar to get it. It was a 12 ounce glass, so it didnt last long either. The restaurant is nice and clean, airy and comfortable. I liked the atmosphere. Im sure the location has expensive rent, so Im not surprised the meals were over $20 each for simple food. The one thing they could improve, and it needs a LOT of improvement, is the service. While the staff were friendly, this was 99% a self-service experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 3

Food is really good, drinks too. Saw some of the reviews complaining about the qr code ordering experience so I knew what I was getting into. However I must have missed the reviews about the default tip being 22% for no service other than running food to you. No way! lol I hope the staff is getting paid properly because there is no way people are tipping for no service

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 2

Management must be out of their minds if they think it s ethical to recommend 22% as a tip at a self ordering establishment. We had to order from a QR code at the table we sat ourselves at. You pay for everything up front, including tip a 22% tip. For what? For you to hand me food? When they dropped off our drinks, we asked if we could also get water. She told us we could get it ourselves at the water station that had no cups. She even said it looked like there were no cups, but I could ask for one after I go up there and check myself.

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Solid place for a bite with surprisingly good cocktails. Good TV viewing if sports are on too.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 4

Went here after our hike/ swim at Barton springs and it was delicious! I had the chicken tender sandwich and we shared the fried pickles, guac, and brussel sprouts. Definitely recommend them all! I loved the ambience and really enjoyed the music they played. Parking is free for the first 4 hours in the parking garage. Just make sure to get your ticket validated before you leave (located at the bar in a cup). Great time overall!

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

food was great! get the wings! hate how you order at the table with the code, but whatever. that s everywhere in austin it seems.

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Today was my first day trying this place. I have to say the food here is very good. I didnt even know that there was a restaurant near Barton Springs. Great atmosphere. Loved the burgers and the garlic fries

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Roasted chicken is awesome!

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Yummy, and I had a great time here! Stopped by for a drink to hype myself up to swim in the dark at Barton Springs and ended up being recommended a delicious dish. (Watermelon, Serrano peppers, feta cheese and mint.) I ll never show up at a pool party without this from now on. Both people working behind the bar were friendly, and fun to talk to. They even made my obscure drink recommendation. Someone came in specifically to watch a sports game and they already had it on one of the TVs so they know their customer base well. Groovy tunes and bar stools that swivel and can t fall over. Five stars!

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 1

Very impersonal, with no waiters (just QR code on table), self-service water, and the music was very loud. Payment is required while ordering, including the tip. The default tip was 22% for no service. Free parking in garage nice.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 4

It was good, but pricey

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 1

Just had the worst experience at Lou s! It used to be such a fun and interactive restaurant that has now gone completely contactless and lifeless. We sat ourselves, ordered ourselves, and the extent of human interaction was our food being dropped off and then the worker running away but they ask for a 22% tip of everything from a burger to a $3 order of fries that you have to manually change. We weren t talked to once but when it comes to parking validation you have to find a worker on your own to get the qr code! Overall an ingenuine experience that felt lazy and cheap that was carried by the scenery of Barton springs alone. What used to be a place I loved and recommend has now taken the easy way out when it comes to service. I ll be spreading the word of a truly disappointing experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Definitely surpassed my expectations with its tasty fried chicken and overall decent food. As is often the case in this kind of place, do skip the salad though. Convenient app-based ordering - you just walk in, seat anywhere, and order from your phone.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Great for dortmund and bundesliga watch parties!

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 1

Terrible service. Also didn t give silverware with to go order.

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

So delicious. The best fried chicken sandwich Ive had in town. And amazing fries and sauces and drinks. Parking: Free garage parking.

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 4

The green sauce is top tier. Good vibe for outdoor eating.

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Ugh!!! No Budweiser. No Jameson! No real wing sauce!! Restaurant felt clean. The wings were really really good, but the wing sauce is weak, especially for wings this good. The bartenders were attentive and nice. And no discount for being named Louis. It was my birthday the next day.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 1

First the good, free parking. Now the bad. I have no desire to order off my phone, thats not why I go out. Wanted a glass of water, water station is hidden so youll buy bottled water of phone. Can of coke $3.50. no thanks. Got the Cobb. Tasted decent but it had barely any chicken at all. Almost no dressing.. My cocktail tasted lame but no server so I just decided to move and know I wont be going back

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 1

Should be zero stars. You order through a QR code and pay before you receive your food, they also ask for the tip prior to service. The manager (black glasses and tats) wouldn t let us add a table to our seating because it would confuse the orders, so we didn t. Well, we saw the person who had our food wandering around aimlessly looking for our table, so I guess the don t have a clue where the tables are anyway. Waited 35 mins for our orders to arrive, I was finished my burger before my husband received his. Chicken was dry. I had to ask 2 different servers to bring water to our table (there is a water station that is self serve). Restaurants are trying to get away with the least amount of work possible, and this place takes the cake. Also, obviously not accepting cash.

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

This is a chill location for drinks and/or dinner. I like that there is an indoor dining area (unlike the Chavez location). I usually order the chicken but this evening I ordered the chickpea burger. It was delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

fried wings were good even without BBQ sauce they had run out of by 5pm on a Friday nite. couldnt reorder pitcher of beer as that wasnt working for reasons unknown. they have a nice patio but it is very noisy making communication a shouting match. free parking in this area is major asset. having to order and pay thru barcode app is tricky for some people.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

After Barton Springs on a Saturday, Chuys was bonkers so we said what the hell, try somewhere else and we got sucked in by the smell of french fries, wafting. Had some fries and a beer, and split a Greek salad that really, really hit the spot. I thought ordering with my phone was weird, and tipping before the meal is fine cause Im gonna do 20% anyway but still like, what? But then we finished eating and just... walked off! Very freeing experience in the end. Nice salty salad after the pool cannot be beat, fries didnt disappoint either. Vegetarian options: Greek salad was very tasty and enormous, too big for one

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 1

Truly unreal experience of how rude one of the bartenders at this location is. Didn t receive a margarita by the time our food came out and every table was getting beverages before food. I asked the food runners twice about it, that went straight to the bartender black hair, glasses, tattoos, completely ignored it twice. After we FINISHED our food, I asked the girl at the counter about it again, instantly turned to the man to ask him about it and he straight Ignored it and made the same margarita FOR ANOTHER TABLE. I then nicely asked the girl for a refund and I guess he handles that too and says hold on let me get caught up on drinks sir, you MISSED a drink that was ordered 45 minutes ago, won t make, now won t give me my money back? Lovely service. Ended up walking out not getting my money back.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 1

The bartenders are slow and we didn t even get our drinks. We repeatedly asked for our drinks and the bartender with glasses, tattoos, and black hair ignored us. Horrible experience. We asked for our money back because they never gave us drinks and they ignored us.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 3

Lous was a good find. The food was good. The atmosphere was good. Nice afternoon spot in Barton Springs for a quick bite. What I liked most was ordering from the table and sitting outdoors. I would give it another try and perhaps order something other than the Greek salad.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

The Asian young lady at the counter was so nice and accommodating. She makes the best shady grove drink. Would recommend and I ll definitely come again.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Great experience- great food, good relaxing music, great ambiance, liked the indoor seating that the east austin location doesn t have. Got to use a QR code at table to order, which let us go right to our table to sit down, have high chairs and booster seats. Great service, great food- got a variety of things- salad, burgers, custard, shake- all great! Would definitely come back! Also easy parking in the garage right behind it, complimentary with your qr code.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Had lunch here recently and it was good. They re still keeping the vibe of South Austin alive.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 3

Oh no! They changed their happy hour menu. Gone are the days of the 1/2 price Lous Classic Burger during happy hour! They replaced it with 2 for 1 burgers, but only on Wednesdays. Too bad!

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Great spot to eat. My running group and I come here every Saturday and the food is delicious. Reasonably priced and inside is always clean and well kept. The breakfast sandwich is delicious but my friends got the omelette which also looked excellent. Right near Barton springs so even if you want to catch something to eat after a swim, I highly recommend! They have other things on their menu too which I look forward to trying. Staff is nice and caring.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Great lunch spot with tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Ordering through a QR code is convenient and the food was good! Philly cheesesteak and Parmesan and garlic fries especially

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 1

Walked in at 5:55. The person in front of us took forever to order a $150 order it was 6:01 when we finally ordered and they wouldn t let us get the happy hour special. The girl made it sound like she couldn t, but the manager could just refused. Poor service. And created a sub par customer experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 1

I live in Austin and don t mind spending good money on good food, but this place is a ripoff. My wife and I came here for a casual date night and spent $67 on the following: - a burger (we split it) - an order of plain fries (we split them) - a salad (we split the crunch salad) - 2 Margaritas (we each had 1 marg on the rocks) If the food was any good, I wouldn t be complaining but we could have spend $20 at PTerry s down the street and had a better meal. Keep in mind that this $67 didn t even get us full-service. You order at the counter (like P Terry s). And you get exactly I ketchup with the fries. I asked for salt and hot sauce and got: - 1 tiny salt packet - 1 hot sauce packet Now the quality. - burger was an over cooked hockey puck. - fries were not crispy and very bland - margs were $12 and watered down with tons of ice Please get this place out of here. We always say that bad food doesn t last long in Austin because there are so many good places to compete with. I hope this is true with Lou s.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Favorite family burger night place.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

The mexican mocha is sweet.The horchata n lemon herb chicken rotisserie was great here.Luv the QR service very prompt to bring your food as well!

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 4

Tasty brussel sprouts and cauliflower muffaleta!

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

Great kale salad and dirty horchata. Thank you for not chopping down ye olde pizza nizza tree. 4 stars only because of waayy overpriced frozè.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 3

No lunch specials on food or beer. No ipa No sides w burger.

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 3

Nothing stood out, Im always looking for some kind of special on beer, but when the pitcher is just 4x the pint price, I dont expect much.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

My favorite place for chicken. Can never go wrong with the $40 family meal. Everything is always so good and the staff are always nice.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

I love this place. The food and service is always so good!

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 2

Foods good but way way way over priced. $22 for fries and an 1/8 of a cauliflower.

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 2

Pretty decent lunch. Brussel sprouts were very good. 2 stars because it felt like I was in a petco. Not sure why restaurants continue to allow dogs inside. They even have ordering at the table on their outside tables. Wont be going back unless they take the healthcode seriously. Vegetarian options: Low on vegetarian options, mostly beef based, but there was an interesting chickpea burger. Would have liked to have seen a meat alternative like impossible for the burgers Parking: Validated parking in garage.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Lou s on Barton Springs rocks also! We just noticed this location the other day and had to try it again! Just like their other location they won t disappoint you with the food or the service! We recommend Lou s @ either Location!

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 4

I liked the Angus salada and enjoyed outside sitting. The cashier was superfriendly

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Great hamburgers and wings. Staff was really nice. Enjoy Barton Springs and go to Lous afterward. Good for family looking for something affordable, clean and captures an Austin vibe.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Love love love everything about Lou s!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Im not gonna lie....I was SOOOO sad to see Austin Java gone. Thats an Austin Icon from my youth! But Lous certainly made up for it! They have this really cool Florida/aviary style room where my friend and I took our toddlers to have some outside time. So fun. The food was great and the waitstaff was definitely like Old Austin! Polite, professional, and funky!

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

Delicious food! Great place with friends

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 1

So overpriced that it hurts. Heres just one example. Basic chickpea burger. $11 on the menu. No fries, no drink, nada. Just the sandwich. Add tax and tip, and this fool here paid $14 for a chickpea burger at lunchtime. Thought I was grabbing a quick lunch and it ended up being the price of a decent sit-down meal at a restaurant. P. Terrys is two minutes away, the food tastes better, and its half the price. Lous feels like highway robbery every time.

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

As a nonbeliever of whole roasted chicken in general I am very impressed by the roasted bird at Lou s. Dark AND white meat are both flavorful and juicy. The skin has a nice crispness to it but still slightly pliable. The green sauce is reminiscent of the sauce that comes with Peruvian rotisserie chickens. Pro move: order all the sauces and a few extra green sauces!

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 3

It was very meh... Service and food were both lacking. Unfortunate since the place itself has potential.

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 2

Not good food. Rather expensive for what you get.

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

I ve lived in Austin for a long time, but recently moved to the Barton Springs area and decided to try Lou s. I really enjoyed my first meal there (burger and fries) and went back for more shortly after that. The only thing negative I ll say is that it seems a bit pricey. BUT, if you think about the location it makes sense. High-traffic area for both locals and visitors. The rent must be astronomical so it makes sense that they have to charge more for the food.

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 4

Stopped by on the way to ACL for breakfast tacos. Super tasty. Tacos: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese - 4/5 Brisket, Egg, and Cheese - 4/5 Fun spot. Super friendly staff. Delicious tacos.

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 4

Better food here than any other restaurant in this location .... Great quality well pre paired food .... but Their Buffalo burger is beef .... they are not trending yet with #bisonburgers ... why? Clean and fun place !

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 2

Over priced with lots of mayo

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 4

Fantastic outside fully shaded and waterproof deck. The deck is just a few feet from Barton Springs road traffic. Few vegetarian or healthy breakfast options but my breakfast taco was excellent.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 1

Extremely EXPENSIVE for a casual burger joint! My husband stopped there for a burger and fries I asked him to get me a burger he got a shake and fries. I was shocked when I later saw the 2 charges The total for his was 30.54 The total for mine was 33.40 Just under $ 64.00 Its a burger, fries and a shake Smdh

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Great food and kind staff

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Great pitchers and chicken!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

The burger and fries were good, especially for the happy hour price. Outside of that time the food is very average for the price they charge it. Parking: You park in the parking lot that is right at the back and when you park they give you a ticket. You have to show this ticket when you place your order so that they can exchange it and give you another ticket with which to leave the parking lot without paying.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 3

Lou s was good! The sangria was very tasty. The chicken wings are massive as well! The food is just okay as an overall quality- but would recommend the drinks.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 1

Here s the thing, I hate to leave this review because I love Lou s (on the east side) BUT my husband and our friend got really bad food poisoning from the chicken sandwich. I had the burger and was, more or less, fine. And we are 100% positive it was the chicken sandwich - don t want to get into detail here. If you want to try Lou s head to the east side location.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 2

Definitely Pass this place up. Sub mediocre food at an above average price. Worst onion rings in Austin. Burgers packed with shredded lettuce. I dont know how they did it, but the patties had no juice, but extra grease. Between the road traffic noise and the too-loud speakers, conversation on the patio was impossible. 2 stars because at least they are dog friendly.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Neat spot, we had some killer rotisserie chicken and my daughters had really good burgers. Nice beer selection and there is a really nice sparkling raspberry lemonade made fresh by the bar.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

First time at this location. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and fast.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Solid coffee and casual food options.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 2

Over priced and DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH! On top of that, the girl working the register was very unfriendly. Big disappointment!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 1

the cashier doesnt understand an order stated in plain english

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

I d been going to Lou s East Side for about 9 months before Barton Springs opened, but I LOVE this location! Parking is always easy, and it s covered. I ve had a range of things on the menu at this new location, but the same things always call to me breakfast tacos (with both sauces) & iced Mexican mocha in the morning, or the burger/wings & their wine based drinks for lunch or dinner. I could sit and drink 4 Paloma s back to back, and I have. The drinks are hard not to keep ordering, and it s made it even more dangerous now that you can order directly from your table lol. Staff is awesome, helpful and funny. The managers here are very involved and friendly as well. Super happy this location exists and I look forward to spending more time here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

This 0lace lives up to the hype! $16 hamburger and Id TOTALLY do it again! Pretty much right on zilker park. Free parking!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 3

When I entered I was given a paper menu with a horrible print job that made it feel like my eyes were acting up. Double print on top of each other made it very difficult to read the menu so I used the electronic menu on the screens as well. I ordered the half rotisserie chicken and I was unimpressed by the flavor. Menu items seems a bit over priced which I can only assume due to the location. No half portion of salads were available and items come out a la carte for those prices a side should be included but I digress. Overall a disappointing visit. I cannot comfortably recommend Lou s to others until I visit for a second time.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Great burger, great pulled chicken sando, great mist fans on the patio, great service happy with the new addition to the Zilker neighborhood!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

good food, good location, & a good time!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

They have a breakfast sandwich i added chorizo to and they had run out, so my server asked if id take brisket instead. Had it with the green hot sauce. IT WAS ON A WHOLE DIFFRENT LEVEL OF YUM! Hope they add that option on a perm basis.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 1

Way too expensive for what you get. I paid $3.50 for a 12 oz can of root beer and $9 for a margarita half that size add a burger and fries and it came out to $43. Go somewhere else pay less and get some better food

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 1

I ve had better burgers. Better burgers that come with a side of fries.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

The front hostess attendant was fantastic. We were served quickly and our interactions with the staff were amazing. The location was clean, bright, and seemed very sanitary. Pretty decent prices on most things, but this isnt your local dive bar for cheap beer. I would recommend this place!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

Its a good place to stop even though the variety its a little bit poor.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Enjoyed a lovely weekday breakfast at Lou s today. The service from Peyton and Andre at the counter was friendly and efficient, and young man from the kitchen served my breakfast sandwich with a smile. Happy to have Lou s in my neighborhood and look forward to returning soon!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 1

Overpriced average food and a lazy business model. You order at the counter and pick-up your own meal, so there is no real service from the staff. Also, there are sketchy hidden fees, like a 5% packaging charge if you take-out. 5% to wrap up a taco? No thanks!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 1

We were surprised that right when you walk in you get in a squigly line to order and pay. They auto put a 20% tip, no choice and you have to pick up your own food and throw it out, so thats not right. Rotisserie chicken wasnt tasty and the chicken salad sandwich had mustard, not good. Sad Ski Shores left that location.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 3

Not great. Food was very average for the price, tiny portion sizes. Coffee was very below average. Easy parking. Inside was too noisy, desperately in need of better acoustics.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

We have a great time every time! The food is consistently great and the staff are all really sweet. The green chilli cheeseburger hits the hangover spot so perfectly and when I m feeling like taking better care of myself there are great salads to choose from.

Date: 2 years ago