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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
82 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 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 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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.

82 Reviews
  1. Lori

    VIP

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Our party of three was excited to try Lou Lou after reading the reviews; however, we were sadly disappointed. Service was mediocre, food was the same and the acoustics were terrible. There were not many diners during our lunch time visit but it was still incredibly loud. We left feeling disappointed and are not inclined to return.

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  2. Jody

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, and atmosphere! We will definitely be back.

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  3. Jessica

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were so friendly and took great care of us for my mom's birthday celebration.

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  4. jessi

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. Food was excellent, service was very pleasant. Only thing we were surprised at the cost of the porkchops vs. the portion. Very small pork chop for $30+. Overall wonderful. We will be back

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  5. Rebecca

    Louisville

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have had the salmon twice here and it was so good. Very good service. We will definitely come back!

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  6. Sandy

    Louisville

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was great!

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  7. Regina

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful meal! We tried the special - shirt rib lasagna!! Best lasagna I have EVER had. My friend had the Hot Brown and said the sauce was very rich and the bread was delicious. We also got a Buffalo chicken pizza to go, and I ate some of that for dinner. Again, it was fantastic. I’ve read the negative reviews on here, and I will say that I’ve never had a bad meal here and I’ve eaten here weekly since they opened. There were a couple of times there was an error in my order, but it was fixed immediately and I consider that no harm, no foul. Running a restaurant is tough, and like every other restaurant in this town, there are times that they have to work around people calling out or there being a miscommunication between the server and the kitchen. Given that they are only in their second month, they seem to be working hard to get the kinks worked out and are serving delicious food. It takes awhile to get everyone into a groove, so a little grace goes a long way. Everyone deserves a second chance.

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  8. Donna

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    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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  9. Nancy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    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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  10. Falisha

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    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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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 82 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 37 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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