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Louie's Grill & Liquors

395 Main St., Port Washington, NY 11050

516-883-4242

Louie's Grill & Liquors, Port Washington: This veteran restaurant has a new chef and menu.

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Louie's Grill & Liquors, Port Washington: This veteran restaurant has a new chef and menu.

Louie's Grill & Liquors

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Louie's Grill & Liquors

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Louie’s Grill & Liquors

395 Main St., Port Washington

516-883-4242, louiessince1905.com

COST: $$-$$$

SERVICE: Always earnest, mostly efficient

ESSENTIALS: Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day; dinner, 3:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 3:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and...