It's hard for me to believe all the recent negative reviews for this place, after experiencing Louis 106 recently and being impressed with all that they had to offer. When my father and I visited, we were instantly acknowledged and seated. Our waitress was at our table within a few minutes, giving us menus and reciting the specials. I ordered a steak, while my father ordered a fish dish, which was one of the specials. The waitress provided additional assistance in helping us choose both complimentary sides and wine for our dishes.
Our food came out within a reasonable time (15-20 min) and tasted excellent. The steak came just as ordered and the fish was prepared perfectly, too.
The atmosphere lends itself to a laissez faire attitude, with the intent of not to over serve. Given this atmosphere, it would make sense that waitstaff would take a little bit longer to come take your order and not ask you a million times if your food tastes right.
The highlight of the evening was the piano player who started at 9:30pm (on weekdays, I think). He played any requests, in addition to his set lists. The music was just right in volume, as Dad and I could still hold a conversation.
I would go back here again and again. In fact, I'm buying a gift certificate to Louis' for a rather finicky friend of mine and am willing to put it to the test. Definitely worth the drive downtown.
Pros: Live Piano Music, Excellent & Creative Dishes, Not Over Serving
Cons: Some may characterize service as lazy, A little on the expensive side
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