A lively bistro with standout cocktails and lamb chops.
Loulou is a $$$ Bistro restaurant in Chelsea, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.
Why go
Loulou is a $$$ bistro with serious crowd approval: a 4.7 Google rating across 4,526 reviews and 96 Blackbird on-chain check-ins between August 2024 and August 2025. The recurring picture is stylish, lively, and cocktail-forward, with dinner energy that can turn loud as the room fills.
Loulou’s Blackbird activity peaks on Saturday and Thursday, not Friday.
What people say
From real reviewsLouLou was a fantastic NYC dining experience. The atmosphere was lively and stylish, the Cain in the Woods cocktail was outstanding, and every dish impressed — especially the margarita flatbread, perfectly cooked sea bass, tender short ribs, and delicious salted caramel desser…
I was drawn in by the looks and thrilled by the offering. The fun looking cocktails were equally delicious. We chose the two suggestions of our waiter: the lamb chops and the mussels. The mussels were great but the lamb chops were spectacular!! Would definitely recommend!
Visited during a Birthday. Second visit . First was lunch when it was quiet then dinner, far louder. Even though our seat was right inside the entrance as the evening were on, music was louder. Like most NYC restaurants. Named after owner's dog, it's a fun place. Michale was o…
appetizers
Steak Tartare
beef tenderloin · cured egg yolk · capers · cornichons
Escargots
compound butter · garlic
Foie Gras au Torchon
fleur de sel · huckleberry compote · brioche
soups
French Onion Soup
gruyère gratin
cocktails
Loulou's Maid
Bombay Sapphire · lime · cucumber · mint
Firebird
Patron silver · Cointreau · lime juice · hibiscus
La Panthere Rose
Doña Vega Mezcal · watermelon · basil · strawberry caviar
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4.7
4,526 Google reviews
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Why go
Loulou is a $$$ bistro with serious crowd approval: a 4.7 Google rating across 4,526 reviews and 96 Blackbird on-chain check-ins between August 2024 and August 2025. The recurring picture is stylish, lively, and cocktail-forward, with dinner energy that can turn loud as the room fills.
4.7
4,526 Google reviews
$$$
appetizers
Steak Tartare
beef tenderloin · cured egg yolk · capers · cornichons
Escargots
compound butter · garlic
Foie Gras au Torchon
fleur de sel · huckleberry compote · brioche
soups
French Onion Soup
gruyère gratin
cocktails
Loulou's Maid
Bombay Sapphire · lime · cucumber · mint
Firebird
Patron silver · Cointreau · lime juice · hibiscus
La Panthere Rose
Doña Vega Mezcal · watermelon · basil · strawberry caviar
What people say
From real reviewsLouLou was a fantastic NYC dining experience. The atmosphere was lively and stylish, the Cain in the Woods cocktail was outstanding, and every dish impressed — especially the margarita flatbread, perfectly cooked sea bass, tender short ribs, and delicious salted caramel desser…
I was drawn in by the looks and thrilled by the offering. The fun looking cocktails were equally delicious. We chose the two suggestions of our waiter: the lamb chops and the mussels. The mussels were great but the lamb chops were spectacular!! Would definitely recommend!
Visited during a Birthday. Second visit . First was lunch when it was quiet then dinner, far louder. Even though our seat was right inside the entrance as the evening were on, music was louder. Like most NYC restaurants. Named after owner's dog, it's a fun place. Michale was o…
Loulou’s Blackbird activity peaks on Saturday and Thursday, not Friday.
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What kind of food does Loulou serve?
Loulou serves Bistro cuisine.
How expensive is Loulou?
Loulou is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.
Where is Loulou located?
Loulou is located at 176 8th Ave, New York, NY, 10011.
How do I check in at Loulou?
Download the Blackbird app, visit Loulou in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.
