Bar Louie (Plaza on University)

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Bar Louie at Plaza on University is a lively, relaxed gastropub on North Alafaya Trail where the crowd feels like regulars even on a first visit. The Bourbon BBQ Burger arrives big and juicy, the Voodoo Pasta has its devotees, and the Royal Red Sangria gets hailed by name. Flatbreads, truffle fries and warm cinnamon donut holes round out a menu built for sharing, with polite service keeping the patio easy.

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