Bar Louie - Virginia Gateway 14081 Promenade Commons Street, Gainesville, VA 20155

"Do not do brunch here. Half of menu items they never have, and half the time they have no champagne for mimosas. There is one waitress who does her job well, every other person I’ve had I have to get up to go get someone if something is needed at the table. Evenings seem to be fine at the bar but weekend brunches have been nothing but a waste of money and time."

"I went last night about 9pm. When I came into the restaurant there was a couple at the bar who were drinking and a lady with a take out order enjoying a beer. That's it. I take a seat at the bar, order a margarita and a hot honey chicken sandwich. Shortly after I order the bartender had several friends come in and take seats at the opposite end of the bar and that was basically the last I saw of her. I saw my sandwich make it to the pass and waited for the bartender to return so I could eat my sandwich and order more alcohol. After 30 minutes of my food sitting at the pass and the bartender never even checking on me I finally flag down someone from the kitchen staff to see if I can get my food and maybe order another drink. Bartender waits another 5 minutes and comes back to take my drink order but not my food. Not surprising when my food finally comes out it is not even lukewarm and pretty bad. Overall, a pretty horrible experience. I wouldn't recommend you going unless there is more than just the bartender there because their priorities aren't tending bar. Restaurant looked nice though."

"My friend and I stopped in here before a concert. We sat at the bar and was served immediately by the nicest bar tender. Service was fast, and everyone was smiling. We both had the salmon entree and were so surprised with how delicious it was! I also appreciate the great happy hour deals."

"Great local bar in a shopping district. Food is delicious and quite the variety of cold beer available. Staff is always friendly and the establishment very clean."