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

4.6 (187)
$30 and under
Cajun
12717 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40243-1534

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Crawfish Boil

    Jun 28, 2025 only
    Crawfish Boil at Lou Lou in Middletown Date: Saturday, June 28 Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Lou Lou in Middletown Price: $30 per person* Get ready to roll up your sleeves for a low feast you won’t want to miss! For $30 per person, enjoy all-you-can-eat crawfish and all the classic fixins — served hot and fresh all afternoon long. Enjoy: 🦞 A low country seafood spread 🎶 Live music 🍹 Ice-cold beer & cocktails available for purchase ❤️ A portion of proceeds will benefit Love City Come hungry and ready to celebrate — this is the perfect kickoff to summer. Laissez les bon temps rouler! Price does not include 6% sales tax or 20% gratuity. Beverages sold separately.
    Crawfish Boil Photo

What 187 people are saying

Lou Lou in Middletown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic" and "delicious" Cajun-inspired dishes like jambalaya and short rib lasagna. Guests praise the "attentive service" and "welcoming staff." The restaurant's lively atmosphere and creative menu make it a "keeper" for locals, though some suggest improvements for noise levels.
187 Reviews
  1. Lori VIP

    Louisville24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Stephanie was our server, but she was assisted by others. I think these service at Lou Lou is always consistent and appropriate. We had the bourbon glazed salmon with grits (delicious) catfish creole and a meat pizza. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The booths in the bar side are very uncomfortable and hard to get in and out of. They have ‘sides’ on them that require agility to get around. Might consider something different. We enjoy Lou Lou and will be back again!

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  2. Robert

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Delicious meal. Short rib sandwich was amazing.

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  3. mark

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meals by all one of our go to places we have been here multiple times

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  4. Regina

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Chris and his team didn’t disappoint, as usual! Three of us tried Chef Eric’s short rib lasagna, one tried Chef Chris’ shrimp boil. We all absolutely loved our choices! To top things off, we ordered the Banana Foster Cheesecake for dessert - what a great way to end the night!! Casey was our server, and she couldn’t have been more attentive or helpful. We are so glad she told us how delicious the specials were - we got the last of them! If you haven’t eaten here yet, you have totally missed out on a fantastic dining experience!!

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  5. Marshall

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this location. Every bit of the staff was very professional. The hostess was on the phone before we even walked in and still apologized after just a 3 second wait. She addressed notes I had put in the reservation right away, and the table was setup perfectly. Everyone was very accommodating to the children. Our server was amazing and every food and drink runner was beyond friendly as well. We’ve been to the on Market location a few times. The food at Middletown was just as good with better service and a much more reasonable noise level. We will be back.

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  6. haywood

    Louisville1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, a true delight! And our server was so attentive and made the whole experience wonderful with their friendly demeanor, and efficient service.

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  7. Juancinto

    Nashville6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    best grits I tasted in a while also along with etouffee. I didn't care too much for the creole greens, but everything else was top tier. The steak could've had more seasoning to it especially that Cajun/ New Orleans inspired flavors my opinion.

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  8. Roberta

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Customer service was really good, our food was delicious and we truly enjoyed it! We will be returning soon.

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  9. Kelly

    Louisville3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I was pretty disappointed in the Mother’s Day brunch for $30 a person, each time we went up to the buffet many of the dishes were gone and waiting to be refilled. I guess that it’s a buffet, and stuff has to be replaced. But I just don’t feel that it was worth $30 a person.

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  10. Kyle

    Louisville1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They couldn't keep up the with the food. That was my biggest issue with the brunch.

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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 187 OpenTable diners.

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

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Experiences are available.
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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