Lou's Restaurant is described across reviews as a cozy, stylish West Island spot with consistently high quality food, great drinks, and friendly, attentive service that makes it feel like a neighborhood gem. Diners praise a diverse menu with standout dishes such as tuna carpaccio, crab cake, beef tartare, pasta Genovese, and a variety of pasta options, along with brioche bread and a beloved bread pudding for dessert. The atmosphere is frequently called welcoming and intimate, suitable for date nights, family dinners, or private events in the downstairs room, though several comments note that the space can be very loud and noisy at peak times. Service is repeatedly described as courteous and knowledgeable, with many experiences marked by quick, efficient hospitality, while a few visits are tempered by slower pacing or uneven attention. Value and portion size receive mixed feedback, with some guests feeling meals are pricey or portions small for the price, while others find the offerings well balanced for the West Island. The kitchen is praised for thoughtful preparation and attention to detail, and the drinks program is highlighted as well curated and flavorful. Overall, the consensus is that Lou's Restaurant is a top local option, delivering memorable dining and a lively vibe, with minor caveats about noise, pacing, and value depending on the visit.
Amazing evening at Lou's. Sat at the bar & was served by the sweetest waitress/bartender ever Haylo! She was amazing. She gave us great recommendations. The food was delicious with amazing presentation & they were very assiduous with the cutlery, plate changes, water, drinks, etc. We highly recommend the tuna carp, the cesar salad, crab cake, the scallops, the brioche, the rigatoni. I forget the name of the dessert but like just look at it like unbelievably yum. Seriously great fun cozy vibes, good drinks, good service, amazing food. 10/10 would recommend.
Went on a Saturday night before what it seemed to be a private event around 8. Tuna carpacio is pretty good & portion is fine but lacking acidity. wolffish(loup de mer) with potatoes is extremely small, we are talking about 50 grams of fish, when it came it felt like an appetizer. Fish portion should be doubled at least to be a sufficient protein portion in a restaurant. Potatoes in that meal not fully cooked through but overall the taste of the dish is very good although too salty. The burger is fine for the price. I feel overall that the food is not memorable although I want it to be especially in the west island, seems juvenile a bit. Cocktails were good. Overall dining experience is good. The service lacks experience & engagement, not up to par with price of food. I'd expect more knowledge & confidence when talking about meals, it is not a bistro. Also servers were all talking behind the bar instead of making sure everyone had what they needed, seems like most tables had empty drinks. Service should always be better than food because that's what brings up up the value. Overall i like it but the potential of this restaurant is not developped.
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Dec 6, 2025
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Tried this place last night & was super happy ! There is a cute patio with heaters & the ambiance inside is really warm & cozy. Menu is small, but has a little bit of everything. I had the Brussels sprouts & the tuna which was perfect. My friend had vodka pasta & loved it. We didn't take any pics because we were present in the moment, haha! Will definitely go back again. Had a great time!
From the moment I walked in, I loved the decor & mood lighting. The restaurant was full of people which is always nice to see. Love the manager, she's always smiling & super helpful.
The tuna is a must as are the Parker rolls. The best way to eat here is to just share everything. The portion sizes are perfect for it. I'll be back again for sure!
Ps try the bread pudding for dessert !
Had some cocktails that were great & delicious. Ordered some appetizers to share. Tuna carpacio & the steak tartare.. all were delicious. The service was awesome & friendly.
First time trying this place, did not disappoint! Loved the tuna carpaccio, & the rigatoni! My wife got oysters & the burger - looked fantastic! Would definitely recommend!
This is a cool upscale place, nice to have in the area. Prices are reasonable & the food is pretty good. I recommend the beef tartare. The cut is by hand into the perfect sized peices so that you know exactly what you're eating. The tuna carpaccio could do without the spicy mayo. Service was fast, reliable & went the extra mile. The restaurant is a bit small but they have a downstairs private room. Overall I like this place & would give a solid 4.3/5.
Aug 19, 2025
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Really great local restaurant & if you are not a local, well worth the visit. Tuna Carpaccio is absolutely delicious as well as the scallops. Staff are professional & knowledgeable & I'm looking forward to my next visit.
My friends & I ate there recently & the staff & food were amazing! Everyone was so kind & attentive, the decor was phenomenal & most importantly, the food was to die for. Highly recommend getting the tuna carpaccio & half chicken! Also need to mention the perfectly curated drink menu. The cocktails were great & the wine selection was very unique & clearly made with a lot of thought!
Jan 30, 2025
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Had such a lovely dinner at Lou's. Definitely recommend a reservation. Great atmosphere & service was lovely. It's so fun to have a nice spot in Point Claire. I died for the cocktails - they're amazing. The burger is perfect & the fries are SO good. Had the tuna carpaccio which is a must & for dessert the bread pudding is to die for. Definitely excited to come back.
The best burgers in town, the tuna carpaccio is truly out of this world. The scallops have a unique flavor, & my father ordered the Genovese , & even though he's not a big fan of pasta, this one really captivated him. Highly recommended!
Aug 14, 2024
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Loved the tuna carpaccio, delicious & beautiful dish. Had good service, the staff was consistent with checking up & refilling our waters! Definitely recommend
My husband & I really enjoyed our night! We unknowingly reserved for the bar which unbeknownst to us, was very pleasant. Our bartender Addy was simply wonderful & we got to know the restaurant on a much more intimate level! The food was exceptional & you can tell how much work & dedication the chefs put into every dish. Highly recommend the tuna carpaccio & the scallops which were divine! Also the Caesar salad & the rigatoni were phenomenal. A hidden gem in the West, will definitely be returning!
Everything we ordered were fantastic. Highly recommend the spicy tuna carpaccio, beef tartare, crab cake, baked scallops as appetizers. Pasta & rib steaks (25oz) were also good. Only minor thing was the fires was overly salted otherwise it was very good fries. Great service & chill vibe. Nice to see that West Island have this kind of restaurant. Highly recommended. The downside was that the restaurant was very warm & humid. Like some other reviews mentioned. The AC definitely not working well.
Good experience, however nothing to write home about just yet. I can see they are trying to do something different here. I get the new hype of having a hip downtown-like restaurants in the west Island but this isn't quite there yet. It's good, but really not worth the price. For a small piece of bass, 1 potato cut into 4 wedges & 5 brocolis ain't really worth the nearly $40 price mark. The tuna was great but the boat load of garnishes (3 different types of onions) really takes away from the dish. Ingredients wise in this case I believe less would have been more. Genovese was great no complaints there. The kitchen & mgmt needs to work on their dishes to make up for those prices. $200+ dollars for 3 drinks, 2 entrees & 2 mains didnt quite feel I got my money's worth TBH. With a few adjustments in time this place will thrive
They did not have a lot of things that they had on the menu. Their menu is already small. They had no pasta left. Then they only had 1 burger? Who has 1 burger left? We had a reservation for 6 people. The tuna carpacio was good & their fries were pretty good too. Will not be back tho
