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Lou Lou on Market, Louisville, KY
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Lou Lou on Market

4.6 (818)
$30 and under
Cajun
812 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206-1628

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2 people
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7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
A taste of New Orleans in the heart of NuLu - Louisville's premier dining neighborhood! Lou Lou on Market is a beautiful eatery serving Southern cuisine, with a primary focus on the rich, eclectic flavors of the Big Easy. From the best Shrimp & Grits in town to our indulgent spin on Bananas Foster, we've got it all! Like eating outside? We have a gorgeous and spacious shaded patio and a beautiful, covered balcony that overlooks it all. We have two floors of indoor dining, several private rooms, and a speakeasy in the basement called Stave - which features live music Thursday through Sunday!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have multiple unique private event spaces with capacities that range from 10 people to 60 people!
  • Neighborhood
    East Market St - NuLu
  • Cross street
    Near the intersection of Shelby Street and Market Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 818 people are saying

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Lou on Market offers a vibrant dining experience with a New Orleans flair. The atmosphere, described as "charming" and "fun," complements an enticing menu featuring standout dishes like the "blackened fish" and "shrimp and grits." With "excellent service" and "delicious food," it's a must-visit for culinary enthusiasts.
818 Reviews
  1. Cara VIP

    Central Kentucky20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a nice evening on the patio, but sad there was no music out there on a Friday night.

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  2. Ashley

    Central Kentucky6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drove from Lexington just to get Lou Lou and it did not disappoint! FYI, they’re re-doing the parking/road right beside the restaunt but don’t let that discourage you from stopping by and missing out on some really good food!

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  3. Cynthia VIP

    Tampa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Live music on the patio very fun but also very loud

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  4. Sandra

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were eight people in our party and all eight of us loved every dish. We tried each other‘s, and the consensus was the best meal was the short rib pasta, but every other dish was a close second. Service was great and the vibe was excellent.

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  5. Tatiana

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Samantha was our server for my girlfriends 33rd birthday. Quick, friendly, and had great service. A little bummed the mahi was dry, hard, and overcooked and they were out of the dry ice I believe for one of the cocktails. Overall great experience and we will be back. All other food was wonderful.

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  6. Gary

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was top notch Service excellent Food and portions excellent Highly recommend Nice patio too

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  7. Rochele

    Alabama11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The waitress was attentive and really helpful given it was her first day of work. I have been to this location several times and most likely will not return. The hummus with pitas was really good. My main course 4 Cheese Ravioli was not as tasty as I expected and the sweet tea plus the unsweetened tea was horrible. The tea had a metallic aftertaste. I was really disappointed and didn’t feel like waiting to speak with someone.

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  8. AmiJ VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience! Our food and drinks were excellent, and our waiter went above and beyond. The ambiance is of course top notch. We will be back!

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  9. Nick

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Asked for our bigger to be raw, came out Well Done. Couldn’t fine our server, but found someone to help us. There were 5 of us eating, I can’t say anything was special or spectacular. We had an incident (someone in our past fell due to the cement being uneven) and there was no manager onsite (it was a Saturday night) and staff was less than helpful.

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  10. Dana

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, balcony dining, and the food was delicious.

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FAQs

Lou Lou on Market offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 515-9699.

Lou Lou on Market is rated 4.6 stars by 818 OpenTable diners.

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

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812 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206-1628

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Near the intersection of Shelby Street and Market Street
  • Neighborhood
    East Market St - NuLu
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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