Bar & Grill near Downey

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Elevated Gastropub Vibes at Bar Louie Downey – A Culinary Hit with Stellar Service by Vida

Bar Louie Downey is the kind of spot that redefines what it means to be a neighborhood gastropub. Tucked into the Apollo Way plaza, this location delivers not only ambiance but a menu that balances comfort classics with bold twists—and my latest visit left no room for disappointment.

Let’s talk about the spread.

We kicked off with the Chicken Nachos, and I must say—Bar Louie doesn’t play around with portions or flavor. The layering was generous, with well-melted queso, crisp chips, and a satisfying mix of grilled chicken, black beans, guacamole, and pico. This was far from your standard bar nacho—each bite was fresh and crave-worthy.

For mains, we dove into two of their standout Craft Burgers. The All-Nighter burger lived up to its name: a perfectly cooked beef patty topped with melty cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, and a sunnyside-up egg. The creamy garlic aioli tied everything together into a rich, indulgent experience. This was comfort food, executed with finesse.

Then came the Chipotle BBQ Burger—a smoky, sweet, and tangy beauty layered with pepper jack, bacon, onion strings, and a delightful chipotle mayo that added just the right amount of heat. Both burgers were served with a small Caesar salad upon request, and the crisp romaine and bold parmesan did not disappoint as a side pairing.

Drinks? Absolutely. We ordered the Rock & Rita and the Bull Rush. Both cocktails were balanced, smooth, and a perfect mid-day complement to our savory feast. The Rock & Rita in particular was citrusy and fresh—ideal for spring sipping.

But what truly elevated the experience was our server, Vida. Her energy was warm, her timing impeccable, and her attentiveness made us feel genuinely taken care of. When an appetizer card needed redeeming, she handled it with ease and ensured our bill reflected the discount with no fuss. Vida’s service struck the perfect balance of friendly and professional, adding a personal touch that made our lunch feel like more than just a meal.

Final Thoughts:
Bar Louie Downey nails the upscale-casual vibe. From standout burgers to perfectly executed apps and handcrafted drinks, this is a place I’ll revisit when I want bold flavors without the pretense. Ask for Vida—her service alone is worth the visit.

– Come for the food, stay for the vibe.“

“Good service and good food“

“Great choice of hotel by Hilton“

“Nice place, I enjoy it. The security staff 1 in particular really nice guy helpful, and accommodating I was not planning to go to a dance place so I had some stuff that was not allowed in he told us he would take care of our stuff and he did at the end of the night he returned them, nice person. The bar was also good staff, clean, good music and people are friendly. I will be back soon.“

“Definitely going back food was amazing“

“The owner, whom I have known for a long time, said that she opened a restaurant in Buena Park, but since the opening time is 5 PM, it was difficult to find the time to visit, so I couldn’t visit.
However, she recently changed the opening time and opened for lunch, so I visited last week.
I had Rosé Tteokbokki, So-tteok So-tteok, and Sweet Potato Fries, and the food was all good.
One thing I wish could be improved is the decoration and interior. The concept of this place is to approach young customers with a comfortable atmosphere, but the scribbles covering the tables and walls didn‘t look very good.

Wheelchair accessibility: Available“

“it was fun to be here.....“

“Shepherd’s Pie & fish & chips are amazing! The drink & service was awesome! I can’t wait to go back!“

“It was my first visit to this bar, and as soon as we sat down, three staff members came over to assist us. The bar area is impeccably clean and well-maintained. An added convenience is the charging stations located right under the bar tables. Additionally, they have a lovely patio area outside.“

“Enjoyed the food, drinks, and the live music! We saw High Intensity! They played‘get up and dance’ music!❤️🎶✨“

“We found this place while on vacation in Long Beach and saw they had breakfast so we gave it a try.

The food was excellent. Huge portions. Really homecooked type food, nothing felt frozen. Awesome bacon and one of the best sausage patties I have ever had. The prices were really reasonable for the amount of food.

The service was outstanding. The bartender was really friendly and treated us like we were regulars. Our waitress was amazing and friendly. We enjoyed it so much we went back twice for breakfast and once for beers at night. (Guiness on tap!)“

“Close to home and work. Heard about this from a kids dental assistant believe it or not! Kinda has an LBC vibe with Sublime and Snoop. Some guy just bought me a drink and my asada bowl hasjust been placed before me...“

“Good food, friendly staff, good menu with variety. Band was good but way too loud, couldn't talk across the table at all. We'll be back- maybe on a quieter night.“

“Great food my new favorite place...“

“Been to many many a bar in my lifetime. Scratch's is definitely top 3 for me. Huge brew selection, fair prices, great food, very comfortable atmosphere and it seems to be a magnet for very attractive women. Love the dart league

Parking: There are good number of spots in front of the location and then there is a huge shared parking lot with home Depot and del Taco that isn't being used by the other businesses later in the night and is never full in the day anyway.“

“Wings, Spin fries, flat pizza ,nachos and drinks never a dull moment 😊“

“El servicio es excelente, es un buen lugar para pasar un muy buen tiempo de diversión, comida y bebidas riquísimas, buena música también. Altamente recomendado👍🏼“

“Great live music venue with a great vibe.“

“My favorite restaurant at the Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills was the Blvd at The Beverly Wilshire Regent A Four Seasons Hotel - The Staff is the best , Good food and fine wine -love this place ! Vilma Jennings aka VILMA VITUG“

“Was our favorite part of the hotel,
Received excellent service from the following people.
:
James N “bartender”
Andrea, Eva P, Amy T, “Restaurant service”
Dieyan “room service” .

The food and drinks were excellent and properly done.
The atmosphere is very beautiful and relaxing, perfect for dates and getaways.“

“Cool dive bar with lots of TV'S for the big sports game and a great bar . We went to celebrate a birthday and I was pleasantly surprised by the great music . They had 80's new wave , 80's high energy disco and old school 90's house music. The crowd was cool and mellow with no trouble makers, just smiling faces. I would go back again for sure.“

“friendly service and excellent food“

“🙂👍 Oscar is a great bartender!“

“The kitchen staff is top notch! It is apparent the kitchen staff takes great pride in the delivery of your plate. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Guy Fieri raid this joint! Live music and drinks too!!!“

“After a long day of travel, we were just looking for a good place to eat. The VUE delivered! And we didn’t have to leave the hotel! Thank you Miguel for the excellent service!“

“My son and I dined here for breakfast. We both had the American breakfast, eggs, bacon and toast. The eggs were good, mine over easy and my son liked his scrambled. The toast was good as were the potatoes. The OJ was also good. We enjoyed it so much we both had the same breakfast the second day.“

“Es Lo Mejor De Lo Mejor En Mi Y Mi Y mis Cachorros Especial Mete Por Lupita Y Enrique Guardia y Sus Mes eras Y La Bella Bar tender Todos Somos Una Gran Familia“

“I was here for a birthday party, due to this event all of the staff was assigned to this event from 5:00 pm to 7:30 dinner and the bar services wasn't being offered . Once services were back in full swing, the margaritas were margarotahs terrible . Hosting a party and while being open as a full bar was too much for them to handle, they can only do one or the other.“

“Good times guaranteed. Good drinks.“

“the place is amazing since you walk in you go back in time on the 80s era , people are nice , bartenders are fast and courteous“