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Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City Reviews List

Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City

Louie’s is obsessed with really, really good grapes, creative gourmet comfort food, and a funky, fun atmosphere to share them. We search all over the world to find you great wines. Many wines come from our relationships with smaller undiscovered vineyards, which offer a great value to our guests.
Wine is supposed to be Fun! We pour BIG and will open any bottle for our guests to try by the glass. When you taste a new varietal at Louie’s, let us know how it changed your concept of what wine is supposed to be.
Our gourmet comfort food is made fresh, using eco-friendly and local ingredients. As for the fun, we instigate it, but count on you to see it to fruition (literally through the fruit!). Louie’s is your place, so please enjoy it as much as we do, grab one of our unique bottles when you leave – we have a great selection of wine available to take home and share with family and friends.
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91 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(91 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 91 reviews
5 stars
(35)
4 stars
(41)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(67)
  • notable wine list(66)
  • fit for foodies(50)
  • hot spot(41)
  • vibrant bar scene(41)
  • good for groups(33)
Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City Reviews List
Review 1 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Hot, but not in a good way

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We met some friends there with the intention of having dinner. However, the temperature was way too hot to dine in comfort. We asked several times that they turn on the air but we were sort of just brushed off. It might have been tolerable if we had been in shorts and flip flops but we were in dress clothes. We each had a glass of wine and shared the oyster and the deviled eggs appetizer. They were very good. We then decided to go to the Plaza and dine some place with air conditioning so that we could fully enjoy the experience."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding Service

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food and wine were excellent as they were in our first time here. Our server was very knowledgable of both the food and the wine. This noise level is a bit loud and the tables a bit tight together for our more "mature" ears which can limit easy conversation, but the food and drink will keep us coming back!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Uncorked a gem

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great neighborhood venue. Service was pleasent quick and fun. We where there to celebrate special occassion and was delighte with service food and the option to buy great cocktails and wine. Good job guys
Salute"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Loved the Sons of Brazil group that provided entertainment. Please have them back soon!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"My friend and I loved this place, the vibe and food was great fun!! Thanks for a great experience."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"Quite nice, but noise level would turn some off, food was very good with an varied menue"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Another Great Sunday Brunch

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Aontoher great brunch at Louie's with long-time friends and our 2 month old son. Great job as always!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 8 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Some tables are crowded in

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Some tables are crowded in the midst of other tables. A better table opened up 5 minutes after we got there and we requested to move. Not too painful, but wouldn't have been as good of an experience at our original table."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
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Review 9 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great place, food and service....on

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great place, food and service....only complaint - a little too loud for conversation during dinner hour."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 10 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Louie's is a fine neighborhood

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Louie's is a fine neighborhood place to go. The criticisms that I have are the noise and that our server needed to know more about the menu. These aren't awful criticisms, just two of note."
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 11 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

It's just "Eh"

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was the 2nd time I've dined here and the 2nd time I was less than impressed with the food. Not a ton of flavor or excitement in the food. I've heard that from just about everyone I know that's eaten there.
The music seemed really out of place too. Some singer/songwriter, then suddenly hip hop. I think Thrift Shop by Macklemore played. Just random music that didn't fit the ambiance.
I made a reservation and then they sat me at this super awkward table. The guests around us even mentioned how awkward the table was and we all joked about the weird dining situation. We ended up moving tables when one opened up.
Overall I give 2 out of 5. I can't imagine why I'd ever go back. There are much better values around town"
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2013
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Review 12 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My wife & I brought our 7

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My wife & I brought our 7 wk old son to Louie's for Saturday brunch and they took great care of us. This place is family friendly and great for brinch!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great wine, OK food

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I really loved Louie's the first time I came, but this time, I wasn't thrilled. The food was just OK both times, but as their name suggests I really think they're more about the wine. There was a big difference in the ambiance the first time I came and the second, and I think it's because they seated us at a high top near the bar. I liked it better the first time when I sat at the lower table, it felt cozier and not so much like we were dining with our neighbors to the immediate left and the bartender to the right. I would say if you like wine and know something about it, this is the place to go, but don't go for the food!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2010
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 14 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had a great time at this restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had a great time at this restaurant. The food was delicious and the wine was perfect too. The server helped us a great deal with the wine choice as we are not pros at all. We definitely look forward to our next visit to try another tasty looking menu item."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 15 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

It was really too loud for

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was really too loud for a nice dinner. Why do young women have to see who can talk, laugh, yell the loudest? We probably won't go back even though the food and wine is nice because it was just too loud."
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2007
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Review 16 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A wonderful gem

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A wonderful place with fantastic food and wines to compliment everythimg. The service was awesome! Will definitely be going there again!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 17 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This place is fabulous. What

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This place is fabulous. What a great addition to a great neighborhood. Try the lobster poutine or baked Louie & don't forget to check out the chalk board to see what wines everybody else is trying! Love the new list!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 18 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

simply put outstanding!!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"simply put an outstanding enviroment.i met my little brother for the first time at louies. it was super busy but even with the packed house we were able to visit without yelling. the menu is different then most which makes louies a fun and neat place to explore a new and exciting experience. it's 5 hours drive for us but worth the drive and we will be back! oh i also got a tshirt!!!!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 19 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

It started out bad, ended

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It started out bad, ended okay."
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 20 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had a great time. Food was

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had a great time. Food was great, love the shrimp and grits. Our waitress was awsome!!!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 21 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Super busy on this Saturday

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Super busy on this Saturday night - reservations were a must, can't imagine trying to get a table without one! Friend had a Spanish wine (yum) and I had the chocolate wine (double yum!) that were on special; there's a great selection of wines by the glass and they will open any bottle with a 2 glass purchase. Our party ordered the deviled eggs, mussels with fries, chicken entree, and the chocolate cake for dessert - everything was delicious and with great service and ambience - could not have asked for a better dining experience!!
Louie's hasn't been open for very long, but they have already carved a niche in this area with great local support, and I suspect it will become a really popular spot within KC."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 22 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great experience on our first

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great experience on our first visit! The mac ans cheese is awesome and the service was excellent. Thank you! We'll be back."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 23 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great music and appetizers

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Smart people for hiring Steve Gray Band with Shannon Lipps. Brought in quite a crowd! I enjoyed the bruschetta and the lobster "gravy" I bought on the side (usually goes with fries)."
Dined on 02/19/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 24 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a group of 10 for a

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a group of 10 for a birthday happy hour. Had a great time - good food & wine with great service!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 25 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Louies wine dive had excellent

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Louies wine dive had excellent food, great wine, and the staff were superb. Would definitely go again."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 26 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Spectacular venue, with "OK" food

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Had been waiting for weeks to try this restaurant out. I love Mac & Cheese and I saw that they had several on the menu. I had been in before for drinks with friends, but had not sat down and had a meal. In truth, the food we got was about average, I still think the best Mac & Cheese is at BRGR. Don't get me wrong, the food was very good, I may have just been expecting so much, that anything would have been a disappointment. Service on the other hand was extraordinary, very fun, friendly and helpful bunch. Wine is absolutely amazing, had several different Reds, and all were wonderful. Love the location, I live in Waldo! Atmosphere and decor are great, very cool spot to hang with friends. The appetizers we had were fantastic."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 27 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A little too loud for family

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A little too loud for family dining, but was a great date spot for my husband and me. The jazz band playing downstairs was a fun twist after dinner."
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 28 for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was a great experience.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was a great experience. The customer service was outstanding, the food was so delicious and the wine was great.
Loui's has a policy where if you agree to at least 2 glasses of wine then they will open any bottle. Then they display all of their open bottles on the chalk board behind the bar. It allows you to try some pretty cool wines you maybe would be able to get if you didn't want a whole bottle.
The energy is very energetic but not too loud to have a conversation. We had a blast and will DEFINITELY be back again."
Dined on 02/01/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Louie's Wine Dive - Kansas City
Based on the average of (63) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.6 / 3
Energetic