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 Lunch with Mom at Louie's by SkigirlLeave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageDirections: Near the Casa Maria
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 Louie's backyard seen from the
afterdeck by vanessadb
The food is very spceial and excellent, the setting charming and romantic, especially if you sit outside in their very romantic and charming terrace overlooking the ocean.. Don't forget to enjoy a drink at the outside bar before or after you eat at the afterdeck.
Reservations recommended (they're always full)
Note: this is a fine dining place for which you pay the price.
I try a different dish each time I go and have never been disappointed. Choose whatever appeals to you. However being in Key West, you should try one of the fish dish... Leave a Comment Theme: Eclectic/InternationalPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensiveAddress: 700 Waddell StPhone: (305) 294.1061Directions: Take south street, turn right two block north from DuvalWebsite: www.louiesbackyard.com
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Having recently returned from Key West October 18, 2007, I can say with gratitude that Louie's Backyard has defied time and is as great as ever. The last time I dined at Louie's was 20 years ago, shortly after Doug Shook took over as Executive Chef. Being in the restaurant business, Louie's those many years back, seemed like a jewel from the ocean, an oasis from the tourist environment of Duval Street. During this last visit I must have had 5 dinners and 2 lunches simply because no other on the island could deliver such consistently delicious food and gracious service. Each day Chef Shook fillets the freshest fish possible, caught and delivered by his fisherman. There may be fresh grouper served over braised red chard and brought together by a multi-layered vegetable demi-glace, or hog fish served over white chantrelle mushrooms, the lunch and evening "specials" are just that, very special. You must try their Bahamian Conch Chowder with Bird Pepper Hot Sauce. I have had other chowders that are OK, but come up short of the complete flavors of Louie's take on this dish. Other dinner entrees that have all been exemplary included Sauteed Veal Sweetbreads as tender as anyone could want; Pan Roasted Young Chicken that was as perfectly cooked as any chicken I have had and served with a melange of Artichokes, Eggpplant, and crist Roasted Fingerling Potatoes. A very special salad, not available outside of tomato season, brings together diced watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, and goat cheese. But it was layered in a circular ring with the goat cheese on the botton, the tomatoes and watermelon on top, placed on a bed of arugula and "sprikled" with balsamic jelly, not just the usual balsamic vinaigrette. It was truely inspired. Sevice was exemplary. I was made to feel as though I had walked into my own home. Wait staff were friednly, excited about the food served, and helpfull in every way that I could expect. Coupled with the ocean view, Louie's remains very special indeed. Theme: SeafoodPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 700 Waddell AvenuePhone: 305-294-1061Directions: On the corner of Vernon & Waddell - near the Southernmost PointWebsite: http://www.louiesbackyard.com
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Louie's Backyard Restaurant
Deck by swkat
Calamari....great fried breading. Leave a Comment Theme: AmericanPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensiveAddress: 700 Waddell AvenuePhone: 305-294-1061Directions: On the corner of Vernon & Waddell - near the Southernmost PointWebsite: http://www.louiesbackyard.com
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Once a great spot, this place is to be avoided at all costs. Do not dissappoint yourself. Go somewhere else.
The shrimp is good. But it is good anywhere else, too. Leave a Comment
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The ambience of this restaurant is what attracts people and the reason our group was there! It was the weekend of my daughter's wedding and because they had gotten engaged at Louie's, they wanted us to join them there to start the wedding weekend! She had made our reservations in advance - they required her a $485 deposit for the reservations!!! When we got there we were treated rudely by the maitre d', I must say he's quite pretentious!!! He seemed quite disgusted that we had several reservations of tables that he was going to have to serve! They directed us to our tables so that we could be seated by the appointed time - we were missing 2 people of the wedding party who were inroute and advised our server who said it was not a problem - however, the maitre d' threatened to charge my daughter for the empty chairs at my table! They showed up within 5 minutes and all was ok. - The food was not the quality I expected and we had to send a steak and lamb back because they had overcooked it. - But the biggest disappointment came when one of my guests said that they had arranged for all of us to receive a complimentary drink upon our arrival which she had confirmed at 4pm that afternoon. The drinks were never served and she was told when she inquired, that it was too much trouble. Fortunately we did not let these people dampen our spirits, we enjoyed ourselves despite their rudeness. I can assure them that not any of the 40 people in our group will be back! And we know a lot of people!!! Attitude is everything and service to your guests is king - they lacked both!
not applicable Theme: OtherPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 700 Waddell AvenuePhone: 305-294-1061Directions: On the corner of Vernon & Waddell - near the Southernmost PointWebsite: http://www.louiesbackyard.com
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We should have known it was going to be a bad lunch when our waitress would barely make eye contact with us- requiring much hand-waving just for some attention. Then no bread as we waited! But the WORST was yet to come! My wife got an inedible metallic tasting shrimp dish and sent it back to the kitchen. At the end of the meal- A SHOCKER! The manager refused in the most rude manner to remove the offending dish. We should have read the other reviews before we came here- the manager is clearly uninterested in satisfying his customers and is not interested in return business. We will advocate to others that the beautiful view is the only thing this place has going for it- certainly not the food, not the service and not the management! Leave a Comment Theme: SeafoodPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 700 Waddell AvenuePhone: 305-294-1061Directions: On the corner of Vernon & Waddell - near the Southernmost PointWebsite: http://www.louiesbackyard.com
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 Louie's Backyard by realde14Leave a Comment Theme: Eclectic/InternationalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Waddel Avenue
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 Louie's At Night by eitakorlando
The appetizer consisting of lobster braised in white truffle butter - it is heavenly. I think it is about $20...I savor each bite. I could make a meal of this. If you like lobster, then order this (if it's on the menu). You'll be thanking me later. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 700 Waddell AvenuePhone: 305-294-1061Directions: On the corner of Vernon & Waddell - near the Southernmost PointWebsite: www.louiesbackyard.com
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