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Voodoo mahi-mahi, crawfish étouffée, Cajun seafood - Lou Lou in Middletown, Louisville, KY

Lou Lou in Middletown

4.6
4.6
114 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun

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2 people
11:30 PM

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Booked 34 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Our third and latest location brings Bourbon Street vibes to Louisville—perfect for date nights or family fun. Experience authentic Cajun flavors with an Italian twist, right in your neighborhood!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 861-1078
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chris Pfeiffer
  • Neighborhood
    Middletown
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 114 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Lou Lou in Middletown offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and a "unique menu" brimming with Louisiana flavors. Highlights include the "she-crab soup," "boudin balls," and "bourbon street salmon." While the noise level can be high, the "attentive staff" and "delicious food" make it a must-visit.
114 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    VIP

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious and server was great, however they have a serious issue with noise. They need to get some acoustic panels to help drown out the sound. You can hear a loud table all the way across the room.

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  2. Betty

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Deanna, was awesome! We took her recommendations and very pleased! Thank you!

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  3. Ballard

    Louisville

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were good. Quite loud with all the hard surfaces in a relatively small facility

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  4. Stephanie

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Sitting at the table placed right by the kitchen door was extremely unfortunate for our first visit here. (They should not have a table there.) But even without that noise from the staff (some who yell as loud as the noise from the guests), this place is really, really loud. At times you have to yell to hear one another speaking at the same table. This is likely due to how some tables are elevated over others, brick/stone walls, etc. But in future we’ll likely stick to the Market Street location where the ambience fits the price point.

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  5. Jeff

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were pleased to see the transformation from the former restaurant to Lou Lou! Very nice decor and a fun open atmosphere. The place was rockin’ and the food was coming out quick. We had a very energetic waitress that was very helpful with suggestions on the menu. The portions were hefty and we barely finished most of our meals. I highly recommend the dry rub wings and the hurricanes! We will be going back!!

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  6. Steven

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Service and food were excellent, but the noise level was terrible and overwhelming. Had difficulty talking to and hearing the person across the table from me. They need to add some soft surfaces (on walls/floors/ceilings) to absorb sound.

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  7. Michele

    VIP

    Louisville

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to the new location and they hit it out of the park! Our server Maddie was stellar - great recommendations and such a fun personality! The room was pretty lively for a Wednesday and everyone was enjoying themselves. Highlight of my meal was the she-crab soup. My biggest regret was only getting a cup and not the largest bowl possible ;) The Ceasar salad was sooooo good - dressing is perfection. Definitely keeping that one in rotation for future visits. My friend had the red beans & rice w/Andouille sausage and thoroughly enjoyed it. Already planned my birthday lunch with the family this coming Saturday because I know they will love it as much as I did! So happy this gem is in Middletown!!!

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  8. Dee

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was outstanding. Our server was attentive and others helped ensure we were happy by bringing our drinks while she was busy. Food was very good, if a bit expensive. I wish it was just a bit quieter but I think a lot of restaurants would do well to improve their acoustics.

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  9. shaun

    VIP

    Louisville

    135 reviews

    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Deanna B is a gem - she truly made us feel at home and like we were members of her family. This attention only made the meal and experience better.

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  10. Stephen

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Menu definitely has a Louisiana flavor to it, but none of the dishes that we have had were overly spicy. The lobster bisque was delicious and tinged with just the right amount of sherry. I had the gumbo which was delicious, but could have been served a bit warmer. Surprisingly, my wife opted for the Brown this time around which was served really hot to the touch. Our server, Mckenzie, was great!

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FAQs

Lou Lou in Middletown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 861-1078.

Lou Lou in Middletown is rated 4.6 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM

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Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lou Lou in Middletown

12717 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40243-1534

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Middletown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chris Pfeiffer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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