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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
75 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 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

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Lou in Middletown is a vibrant dining spot with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the Bayou dip and diverse menu options like the Hot Brown and salmon. The lively atmosphere is ideal for gatherings, although noise can be a drawback. Overall, a promising dining experience awaits.

75 Reviews
  1. Donna

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, a great experience! It was a very busy night. Service was a little slow to start but our waitress was great.

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  2. Nancy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very noisy, difficult to have a conversation. Waitress was friendly and kind, just didn’t see her often. Told us to keep silverware after appetizer, no where to place other than directly on table.

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  3. Falisha

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    My husband and I went for the first time last night in Middletown. The food was ok. It really wasn’t like New Orleans style. Some of the flavors were there, but the jumbalaya was over seasoned and very few shrimp etc. Mostly rice and broth. My salmon was over seasoned and the bourbon glaze was like pancake syrup. I hate sharing a review like this, however I feel like a lot of corners were cut and it just didn’t work for us.

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  4. Tim

    VIP

    Louisville

    34 reviews

    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a fan and I really wanted to like the place. Really enjoyed the downtown location. Service was slow and not very attentive. Didn’t ask to refill my wife’s tea. Kitchen was also slow. Appetizers, Boudin Balls and Kentucky Oysters, were just ok. Boudin was better than the oysters. Something in the flavor profile of the oysters just wasn’t right. Entrees, Cajun seafood and voodoo mahi, didn’t have much flavor. Both needed salt. The mahi was dry. Very loud.

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  5. Seth

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was absolutely delicious. The service was very good. I gave it a four instead of a five star because of the noise level. It was definitely the loudest restaurant I’ve visited. A Friday night at 7:15 after everyone else had been drinking for an hour could’ve been a reason, but overall the food makes up for it. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone if you can handle the noise.

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  6. Lori

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was awesome and service was great. We tried the boudin balls and they were amazing. The catfish sandwich was great! And the sampler of jambalaya, gumbo, and red beans & rice was perfect. The beignets were pretty good too.

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  7. Pat

    VIP

    Louisville

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable. Raven our server was attentive but not hovering. The food delicious. As evening progressed, noise level skyrocketed and nothing to absorb noise. Not sure how to fix!!! I will return

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  8. Kathy

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Wonderful atmosphere. Food was great. Thanks!

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  9. Janet

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite restaurant in Louisville…I look forward to many more visits eating my way through the menu….so many things I want to try.

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  10. Michele

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was slow. Food was also slow coming out. I have eaten there twice before and this time there was something off with the she crab soup. Told the server and she said I will just not charge you for it , no fix. The blue cheese polenta app is always good.

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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 75 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

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Google Map for Lou Lou in Middletown

12717 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40243-1534

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Middletown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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