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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
45 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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 45 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 offers a vibrant New Orleans-inspired atmosphere with standout dishes like French Quarter wings, pork chops, and veggie pizza. Guests rave about the "great food" and "amazing service," despite some noise concerns. The friendly staff, including attentive servers and involved managers, enhance the dining experience.

45 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Although the food and service was amazing, one of guests in my party got a sliver of glass in his finger from the seat. It seemed small at first however after we left there was still glass deep in his finger that needed to be dug out. While I understand things happen and the staff made sure he was ok, all we received was a free desert for it.

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  2. David

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to meet some old friends for lunch to try the new restaurant and they said this was going to be a new regular place for them!! We got Crab Cakes as an app to share and they didn’t disappoint! Our friends both ordered the hot brown and their dishes were served bubbling hot! They both only ate half and were excited to have leftovers to take home for dinner - the portions were huge. My spouse and I got the Voodoo Mahi tacos and the short-rib sandwich. Both of us loved our choices - delicious and prepared with an artistic flair. Our server Henry was the absolute best. He kept an eye on us even though the place was hopping for a lunchtime service. While there have been a few reviews that have been critical, I’ll say that for a brand new place with a new staff, they are killing it. For only being open for about 4 weeks, they are on the way to being a solid 5 in all categories.

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  3. John

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is great! Definitely want to make reservations for dinner service. Place was packed at 5:30 on a Friday night. Food was delicious. Pricing is a little higher there than their restaurant in Saint Mathews. Front of house Tom, and Johnny made everyone feel welcomed! Will definitely go back!

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  4. David

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone at our table loved their picks! We started with the Bayou dip (which was hot, creamy, and delicious), then ordered dinner. One got the steak and pasta special, one got a pizza, one got the carbonara, and one got catfish. All were prepared to perfection, with great flavors and all had food to take home! The chocolate creme brûlée was the icing on the cake of our meal! Can’t recommend this place highly enough!!

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  5. Bobbi

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our “reservation”was a table by the kitchen door. Our soup, salads and entrees all arrived at the same time. One salad was MIA. Entrees were cold after eating salad and soup. Even well prepared food is bad when cold. You shouldn’t spend $120.00 on a meal and leave feeling upset.

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  6. William

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were disappointed. On arrival for our reservation the host said they were really busy and asked if we wanted to sit at the bar. I said that I made reservations for the dining room and he huffed under his breath and eventually sat us at a table. Our server tried hard but they didn’t get our order right. The food was fine but the initial greeting just didn’t feel right

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  7. Michelle

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and good food! Fun atmosphere. Recommend for a nice casual evening out!

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  8. Michele

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Highly recommend LouLou in Middletown!

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  9. John

    Louisville

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was exemplary. Took our orders but allowed time for us to consider the menu. Food was served quickly, but was warm and obviously freshly prepared. Our foursome each had different selected entrees, but all four were complimentary of the food prep. The only down side to the restaurant is the noise level which made it somewhat difficult to have a conversation.

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  10. Larry

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is very good, the service is great, and the atmosphere is good as well. The noise level is way too much. We will go again, but will go when it’s not as busy.

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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 45 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 38 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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