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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
78 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • 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 78 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.

78 Reviews
  1. Rebecca

    Louisville

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Sandy

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Regina

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. Donna

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days 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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  5. Nancy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days 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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  6. Falisha

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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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  7. Tim

    VIP

    Louisville

    34 reviews

    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  8. Seth

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    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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  9. Lori

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    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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  10. Pat

    Louisville

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    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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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 78 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 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–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
    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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