LOU'S BLUES
LOU'S BLUES lands in the middle of the pack: a B health grade at 83/100 from its most recent inspection on March 17, 2026.
Inspectors cited 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 3 basic violations. That puts it safer than 22% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.5 from 3,559 reviews. Menus here flag options for pescatarian diners.
B · 83/100 · safer than 22% of Brevard County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (321) 779-2299
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- B (83/100)
- Violations
- 6 total — 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic
- Address
- 3191 N HWY A1A, Indialantic, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Bar & grill, American restaurant, Bar, Restaurant, Seafood restaurant
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.5 stars (3559 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Canova Beach
- Seats
- 90
- Phone
- (321) 779-2299
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Service dominates the conversation here — it comes up in 45% of the 20 reviews. Reviewers who mention service rate this place 4.0 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.
If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (13 reviews). The split is 16 positive to 3 negative across 20 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle. One subject never comes up here: plate size.
The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a B (83/100), citing 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 3 basic violations. DBPR last walked in on March 17, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 22% of the Brevard County restaurants we grade. The citations behind that grade include food from approved source and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.
Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. Everything above is computed from the 20 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Lou’s was great. The food was fantastic and the place was a lot of fun, not too hot and easy to get in and out.
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This place is my go to! $3 drafts everyday, also cant beat the view and the ocean breeze!
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The only reason I’m giving four stars is because of the karaoke host Cindy who is amazing and does a great show and the BAR staff at Lou’s. The owner or manager dude is rude and extremely unprofessional. I threw a 50 year anniversary party surprise party for my parents who used to frequent Lou’s blues up until they moved two years ago. Told them ahead of time that we would have people there for this party and was told sure no problem. I get there to start decorating cause I saw that there was reserve signs on the table for me and as the cake is being put on a table in the section that I had people coming to. I was told that oh I’m sorry we don’t make money off these cupcakes. They need to be moved. All the stuff on the tables need to be moved. I’m very disappointed in how he approached me with that. It was rude those cupcakes on those tables, he kept saying he wasn’t gonna make any money off of, but the fact that I was bringing in at least 40 people from out of town that never go to lous and were only there for my parents party, he was most certainly making money off of. They were buying LOTS of drinks and they were buying food. Not say Lou’s doesn’t do good with a crowd but our party were their customers that night. They were paying for stuff. I don’t know what his name was Mike Marc Mark maybe, I don’t know if he’s the new owner, but he is extremely rude. He could have approached me very differently. Funny thing is people that sat in those seats at the table where I was…
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The live music is amazing
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Great food right on the beach.
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We enjoy the 3$ beers once in a while. The seafood is great. I would like the burgers to be a little bigger. Always have on good music and the atmosphere is friendly.
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One would think that Lou’s Blues of all places would honor veterans with a discount when they patronize their establishment even when we showed the “manager” on Google that it stated they DO. They said you can’t go by what Google says however literally as soon as we got home and Googled it again it said they DON’T have a veterans discount so they obviously were able to change that immediately. They have a sign on the back of their building “thanking” veterans for their service but it’s really not enough. Do better Lou’s Blues! You had two veterans that ate at your establishment that won’t be back. The food was so mediocre anyway that there’s really no reason to go back anyway.
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Spoke with staff prior to going upstairs to order food and drinks. It was me, husband, 18 year old son and dog. We get upstairs, wait for staff to notice us. Finally my son flagged down a server who informed us we couldn't be served because on the patio you had to be 21 or over. 😒 Waste of time Update, years later, tried this place again. Went by myself. I went upstairs to sit outside to enjoy the weather. Service wasn't that great. Didn't stay long.
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Great place for music , service and food. And the atmosphere is always interesting.
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Dirty bingo on Monday nights is the highlight of my week!
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Took forever to get served! Have to be a guy when the bartender is female and flirting with the men!
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The best burgers and margaritas around
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Great place for live music and top shelf bartenders.
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Great food. Fun place
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Great food, awesome drinks, amazing vibe! From trivia nights to karaoke and live music this place is always a good time and has phenomenal service!
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Server never introduced herself, only checked back with us once. My husband told her we were here celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary and her response was I believe it (rude). Husband had the burger and added the avocado salsa said it was very good though the bun was soggy and un-ediable. I had the lou's mild wings that had no flavor at all. The chips with blue cheese are very good.The fries were great! The dragins lemonade a $12 drink was watery and definitely not good. When I was a server I would always sign the receipts with a special note of thanks and my name. Its a shame how servers today don't seem to care.
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There's always bands or good music, everyone always happy having a good time, no matter what age, we love this place
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I love this place always welcoming great service and entertainment. Convenient for a refreshment on the beach as well.
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Perfevt little spot right by the beach!!! It's always a stop for us when in the area!!!
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Absolutely epic dive bar. Takes it to a new level. So much fun. And the service is surprisingly good. Highly recommend
Overall Score
55 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 2 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 2 AM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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March 17, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 3 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
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September 22, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
- 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to LOU'S BLUES, by Florida DBPR grade:
- BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT OF CHEN'S INC
- FAT DONKEY INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: March 17, 2026