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Louie's Bistro

Louie's Bistro

Eat Local in Venice

4.2 157 Google reviews$10–20

+1 941 244 49 6012275 Mercado Dr, Venice, Florida 34293

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12275 Mercado Dr, Venice, Florida 34293

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About

Located in Venice Florida's Wellen Park, Louie's Bistro offers delicious breakfast, brunch and lunch. If southern cooking and hospitality is what you are after, this is the eatery for you.

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Hours

Monday
8 AM to 2 PM
Tuesday
8 AM to 2 PM
Wednesday
8 AM to 2 PM
Thursday
8 AM to 2 PM
Friday
8 AM to 2 PM
Saturday
8 AM to 2 PM
Sunday
8 AM to 2 PM

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