Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

4.5

638 Reviews

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people

2 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Besides New Orleans/Cajun influences, Mediterranean & Italian cuisine is honored on Lou Lou’s menu. Just as gumbo is a favorite New Orleans dish, which combines many flavors of many different cuisines to make one amazing one. Lou Lou mixes these together to present a varied menu prepared with loving attention.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Mediterranean, Creole
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 893-7776
Website
http://www.louloufoodanddrink.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jared Matthews

Location
108 Sears Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207
Area
St Matthews
Cross Street
north of Shelbyville Rd
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options

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Popular dishes

Appetizer Crab CakeUS$15.00
Fresh Maryland crab with chili hollandaise. Served with a side of roasted vegetables.
Bayou DipUS$13.00
Cream cheese, roasted chicken, jalapeños, and green chilies. Served with toasted pita bread.
Bleu Cheese PolentaUS$12.00
Topped with grilled asparagus, portabella mushrooms, red onions, bleu cheese crumbles, and roasted red pepper sauce
- Add ChickenUS$7.00
- Add ShrimpUS$7.00
- Add SalmonUS$8.00
Chicken WingsUS$13.00
Seven roasted chicken wings tossed in a spicy hot sauce or creamy Sriracha and served with bleu cheese dressing or Dan O’s Ranch
- Spicy HotUS$0.00
- Sriracha CreamUS$0.00
- Half and HalfUS$0.00
- NakedUS$0.00
- RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheseUS$0.00
Extra DressingUS$1.00
Choose a side of any of our homemade dressings.
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Hummus TrioUS$11.00
Our traditional house-made hummus paired with two daily specialty flavors served with pita bread or veggies. Please ask your server about today’s creative selections
- PitaUS$0.00
- VeggiesUS$0.00
- Half Pita/Half VeggiesUS$0.00
Lg Garlic Cheese SticksUS$15.00
House-made pizza crust with garlic butter and mozzarella, served with a side of marinara
Sm Garlic Cheese SticksUS$12.00
House-made pizza crust with garlic butter and mozzarella, served with a side of marinara
Small Shrimp & GritsUS$15.00
New Orleans-style shrimp cooked in garlic, cajun spices and butter over our creamy cheese grits
- 1 Extra ShrimpUS$2.00
- 2 Extra ShrimpUS$4.00
- 3 Extra ShrimpUS$6.00
- 4 Extra ShrimpUS$8.00
- 5 Extra ShrimpUS$10.00
- 6 Extra ShrimpUS$12.00
Spinach & Tomato LavashUS$12.00
Flat bread topped with fresh tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and finished with smoked salt
- Add ChickenUS$7.00
- Add ShrimpUS$7.00
- Add SalmonUS$8.00
Wild Bills Famous Cajun CheeseUS$12.00
Served with our house-made bread sticks
- Extra Wild Bill CheeseUS$6.00
- Extra BreadsticksUS$5.00
16 Oz DressingUS$10.00
16 Oz Mason Jar of any of our homemade dressings.
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Lou Lou T ShirtUS$20.00
Extra BreadsticksUS$5.00

Salad/Soup

Bowl Of The DayUS$9.00
Chef's daily homemade selection
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
Bowl She Crab SoupUS$10.00
Loaded with crab, cream, and sherry
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
Cobb SaladUS$13.00
Romaine lettuce with ham, egg, bacon, tomatoes, avocado and homemade bleu cheese dressing
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Special Cup SoupUS$7.00
Chef's homemade daily selection
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
Cup She Crab SoupUS$7.00
Loaded with crab, cream, and sherry
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
Large Caesar SaladUS$13.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese with homemade caesar dressing.
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Large Classic Wedge SaladUS$13.00
Iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, roma tomatoes and red onion, topped with our world-famous bleu cheese dressing and blue cheese crumbles
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Large Seasonal SaladUS$13.00
Mixed greens, pepitos, golden raisins, blue cheese crumbles, Granny Smith apples and molasses vinaigrette
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Roasted Chicken SaladUS$15.00
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions and sweet red peppers. Served with balsamic vinaigrette or honey mustard
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Side SaladUS$6.00
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, parmesan cheese, and croutons
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Small Caesar SaladUS$10.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese with homemade caesar dressing.
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Small Classic Wedge SaladUS$10.00
Iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, roma tomatoes and red onion, topped with our world-famous bleu cheese dressing and blue cheese crumbles
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Small Seasonal SaladUS$10.00
Mixed greens, pepitos, golden raisins, blue cheese crumbles, Granny Smith apples and molasses vinaigrette
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Cup Of GumboUS$8.00
Traditional New Orleans Gumbo with smoked chicken, sausage, shrimp, and crawfish.
Small Arugula SaladUS$10.00
Arugula greens topped with roasted red peppers, pickled red onions, bacon, goat cheese, toasted almonds, and served with a roasted red pepper vinaigrette.
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Large Arugula SaladUS$13.00
Arugula greens topped with roasted red peppers, pickled red onions, bacon, goat cheese, toasted almonds, and served with a roasted red pepper vinaigrette.
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00

Pasta

Small Pasta CarbonaraUS$14.00
Chicken, fresh mushrooms, red onions, green onions and bacon in a Parmesan cream sauce over linguini
Large Pasta CarbonaraUS$18.00
Chicken, fresh mushrooms, red onions, green onions and bacon in a Parmesan cream sauce over linguini
Small Cajun Crawfish LinguineUS$16.00
Crawfish, Tasso Ham, roasted red peppers, and green onions tossed in a Frank's Red Hot cream sauce.
Large Cajun Crawfish LinguineUS$20.00
Crawfish, Tasso Ham, roasted red peppers, and green onions tossed in a Frank's Red Hot cream sauce.
Small Linguine & MeatballsUS$14.00
Our homemade marinara sauce with our famous meatballs, topped with Parmesan cheese
Large Linguine & MeatballsUS$18.00
Our homemade marinara sauce with our famous meatballs, topped with Parmesan cheese
LasagnaUS$16.00
Layers of pasta with ricotta cheese, ground beef, sausage, marinara sauce and a special mixture of cheese. Served with garlic bread
Small Lemon Piccata PastaUS$15.00
Linguine, white wine butter sauce, capers, red peppers, lemon, cherry tomatoes.
Large Lemon Piccata PastaUS$19.00
Linguine, white wine butter sauce, capers, red peppers, lemon, cherry tomatoes.
Small Short Rib & Marsala Bowtie PastaUS$18.00
Braised short rib, with spinach, shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions in a marsala cream sauce.
Large Short Rib & Marsala Bowtie PastaUS$22.00
Braised short rib, with spinach, shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions in a marsala cream sauce.
1/2 Pan Catering Short Rib MarsalaUS$125.00

From The Bayou

JambalayaUS$16.00
Traditional style New Orleans jambalaya smoked chicken, spicy cajun sausage, shrimp, and crawfish over dirty rice
Chef Clay’s Famous GumboUS$16.00
Traditional style New Orleans gumbo. Smoked chicken, spicy Cajun sausage, shrimp and crawfish over rice
Crawfish EtoufféeUS$17.00
Louisiana crawfish, trinity vegetables, rich tomato sauce, and cream served over dirty rice
- Double The CrawfishUS$7.00
Red Beans And RiceUS$16.00
Classic Red Beans and Rice w/ Andouille Sausage over dirty rice
Cajun SamplerUS$30.00
Choose from 3 of our Bayou Selections

Entrees

Cajun Dusted OystersUS$25.00
Pan Fried Oysters over our cheese grits w/ spring onions, crispy bacon, and our famous crawfish étouffée
Hot BrownUS$17.00
A Louisville classic! Mornay sauce, Roasted Turkey, Smoked Bacon, and Tomatoes
Shrimp & GritsUS$24.00
New Orleans-style shrimp cooked in garlic, Cajun spices and butter of creamy cheese grits
- 1 Extra ShrimpUS$2.00
- 2 Extra ShrimpUS$4.00
- 3 Extra ShrimpUS$6.00
- 4 Extra ShrimpUS$8.00
- 5 Extra ShrimpUS$10.00
- 6 Extra ShrimpUS$12.00
Twin Crab CakesUS$28.00
Fresh Maryland crab with chili hollandaise. Served with a side of roasted vegetables.
Grilled Mango SalmonUS$26.00
Grilled Alaskan Salmon, topped w/ mango jalapeño salsa, served w/ vegetable of the day. (Herb olive oil substitute topping upon request)
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
- Mango SalsaUS$0.00
- Herb Olive OilUS$0.00
Louisiana RedfishUS$32.00
Pan seared redfish, creamy cheese grits, tasso ham, cajun butter, seasonal vegetables.
Creole Marinated Flat Iron SteakUS$26.00
Prime beef, blackened confit potatoes, seasonal vegetables, with a Lou Lou compound butter.
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- WellUS$0.00

Sandwiches

BBQ Short Rib and Bleu CheeseUS$18.75
slow braised short rib, tossed in house made honey BBQ sauce, topped w/ bleu cheese coleslaw, and served on a brioche bun
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Cajun Short Rib MeltUS$18.75
Braised short rib, Wild Bill's cheese, mozzarella, banana peppers, and caramelized onions on a brioche bun.
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Chicken Portabella RollUS$18.75
Chicken, tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, spinach, feta and mozzarella cheese, rolled in lavash flat bread with a spicy roasted red pepper sauce.
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$18.75
Chicken Breast , tomatoes, mixed greens, fire roasted red peppers, feta cheese with a pesto aioli on a brioche bun.
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Lou Lou BurgerUS$18.75
Half pound of Allen Brothers Prime Chuck with Wild Bill’s Cheese sauce and bacon. Served dressed on a toasted garlic-buttered brioche bun and a choice of your side
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Meatball SandwichUS$18.75
Our famous meatballs with marinara sauce, mozzarella and roasted garlic aioli served with a side of your choice
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Muffuletta SandwichUS$17.50
Ham and Genoa salami with Provolone cheese, topped with homemade olive salad served with a side of your choice
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Spinach & Artichoke RollUS$17.50
Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese and cream sauce, rolled in lavash flat bread and served warm. Served with a side of your choice
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00

Calzones

Italian Meatball CalzoneUS$16.00
Homemade meatballs, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce

Pizzas

Sides

Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$5.00
Creamy coleslaw with a hint of bleu cheese.
Cajun Waffle FriesUS$5.00
Our classic baked waffle fries with a light Cajun seasoning.
Cheese GritsUS$5.00
Our homemade cheese grits.
Dirty RiceUS$5.00
Our brown rice with a special blend of seasoning for some heat. (Contains no meat)
FruitUS$5.00
Seasonal fruit.
Pasta SaladUS$5.00
Mediterranean creamy style pasta salad with red onions, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Sautéed SpinachUS$5.00
Spinach sautéed with white wine, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic.
Seasonal VegetableUS$5.00
Chef’s selection of seasonal vegetable.

Desserts

Bread PuddingUS$8.00
Oven Baked Brioche Bread, Covered with Bourbon Vanilla Cream Sauce and Caramel
Pretzel BrownieUS$8.00
Oven Baked Brownie, Vanilla Creme Anglaise, Toasted Marshmallow, Caramel Sauce
Banana PuddingUS$8.00
Layers of Vanilla Pudding, with fresh Banana Slices, Vanilla Wafer Cookies, Whipped Cream, And Carmel Sauce

Kids

Buttered NoodlesUS$5.00
Bowtie pasta sautéed with butter.
Cheesy NoodlesUS$7.00
Bowtie pasta sautéed in a cheesy creamy Parmesan sauce.
Chicken FingersUS$7.00
Chicken fingers served with waffle fries.
Grilled Cheese on Texas ToastUS$7.00
Texas toast filled with American cheese served with waffle fries.
- Add HamUS$2.00
Kid’s Cheese BurgerUS$7.00
Classic kids burger with cheese and served with waffle fries.
Linguine with MarinaraUS$5.00
Linguine with our homemade marinara sauce. Add meatballs, chicken for an additional charge.
8" Cheese PizzaUS$7.00
An 8" cheese pizza topped with our homemade marinara and mozzarella cheese. Add classic pizza toppings for an additional charge.

Superbowl Catering

1/2 Pan Crawfish Bayou DipUS$90.00
14in Cheese SticksUS$20.00
1/2 Pan Hummus TrioUS$65.00
1/2 Pan Meatballs & MarinaraUS$70.00
14in Combination PizzaUS$22.00
14in Goat Chz & Vegetable PizzaUS$22.00
14in Pepperoni PizzaUS$19.00
1/2 Pan Seasonal SaladUS$45.00
1/2 Pan Caesar SaladUS$45.00
1/2 Pan JambalayaUS$100.00
1/2 Pan GumboUS$100.00
1/2 Pan Red Beans & RiceUS$100.00
1/2 Pan Crawfish EtouffeeUS$100.00
1/2 Pan Bread PuddingUS$100.00

What 638 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Louisville
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lou Lou Food + Drink in St Matthews is a local gem known for its "amazing shrimp and grits" and vibrant Cajun and Italian flavors. The "fantastic and attentive service" enhances the dining experience, while a cozy ambiance makes it perfect for casual meals or special occasions. Perfect for both locals and newcomers!

638 Reviews

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Amy
Louisville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Terrible experience here last night! Our server never came back to check on us- we never saw her again until I went to the hostess and requested our check. Will not be back
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Harriet J
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Be sure to try to She Crab Soup! It's super-delicious!!!
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John
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent! Looking forward to returning soon!
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Janet
Louisville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and delicious food!!! We had a great experience.
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Judith
VIP
Louisville
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good music, consistently good food and great staff. This restaurant is one of my favorites.
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Jason
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food and ambiance were amazing and made for a great anniversary dinner.
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Deanna
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food tasted excellent! Unfortunately, the sides were barely lukewarm. Delicious flavor!
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Patricia
Louisville
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a good meal at Lou Lou St Matthew's. We prefer the menu here more than other locations. Also, the noise level is much better than the Middletown location.
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Rosy
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s was very good, the server was great, and the food amazing.
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Basil
Western KY
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing as always! We had a great experience. Our server was attentive and polite. Very good service. We really enjoy coming here!
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Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews is rated 4.5 stars by 638 OpenTable diners.

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108 Sears Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207

Additional information

Cross Street
north of Shelbyville Rd
Area
St Matthews
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Mediterranean, Creole
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jared Matthews
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.louloufoodanddrink.com/
Phone number
(502) 893-7776

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Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

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Banana Pudding

Bread Pudding

Jambalaya

Appetizers

Appetizer Crab CakeUS$15.00

Bayou DipUS$13.00

Bleu Cheese PolentaUS$12.00

Chicken WingsUS$13.00

Extra DressingUS$1.00

Hummus TrioUS$11.00

Lg Garlic Cheese SticksUS$15.00

Sm Garlic Cheese SticksUS$12.00

Small Shrimp & GritsUS$15.00

Spinach & Tomato LavashUS$12.00

Wild Bills Famous Cajun CheeseUS$12.00

16 Oz DressingUS$10.00

Lou Lou T ShirtUS$20.00

Extra BreadsticksUS$5.00

Salad/Soup

Bowl Of The DayUS$9.00

Bowl She Crab SoupUS$10.00

Cobb SaladUS$13.00

Special Cup SoupUS$7.00

Cup She Crab SoupUS$7.00

Large Caesar SaladUS$13.00

Large Classic Wedge SaladUS$13.00

Large Seasonal SaladUS$13.00

Roasted Chicken SaladUS$15.00

Side SaladUS$6.00

Small Caesar SaladUS$10.00

Small Classic Wedge SaladUS$10.00

Small Seasonal SaladUS$10.00

Cup Of GumboUS$8.00

Small Arugula SaladUS$10.00

Large Arugula SaladUS$13.00

Pasta

Small Pasta CarbonaraUS$14.00

Large Pasta CarbonaraUS$18.00

Small Cajun Crawfish LinguineUS$16.00

Large Cajun Crawfish LinguineUS$20.00

Small Linguine & MeatballsUS$14.00

Large Linguine & MeatballsUS$18.00

LasagnaUS$16.00

Small Lemon Piccata PastaUS$15.00

Large Lemon Piccata PastaUS$19.00

Small Short Rib & Marsala Bowtie PastaUS$18.00

Large Short Rib & Marsala Bowtie PastaUS$22.00

1/2 Pan Catering Short Rib MarsalaUS$125.00

From The Bayou

JambalayaUS$16.00

Chef Clay’s Famous GumboUS$16.00

Crawfish EtoufféeUS$17.00

Red Beans And RiceUS$16.00

Cajun SamplerUS$30.00

Entrees

Cajun Dusted OystersUS$25.00

Hot BrownUS$17.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$24.00

Twin Crab CakesUS$28.00

Grilled Mango SalmonUS$26.00

Louisiana RedfishUS$32.00

Creole Marinated Flat Iron SteakUS$26.00

Sandwiches

BBQ Short Rib and Bleu CheeseUS$18.75

Cajun Short Rib MeltUS$18.75

Chicken Portabella RollUS$18.75

Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$18.75

Lou Lou BurgerUS$18.75

Meatball SandwichUS$18.75

Muffuletta SandwichUS$17.50

Spinach & Artichoke RollUS$17.50

Calzones

Italian Meatball CalzoneUS$16.00

Pizzas

Sides