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Lou Lou on Market, Louisville, KY

Lou Lou on Market

4.6
4.6
785 Reviews
$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
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

Experiences

  • Derby Weekend in The Stave 🥂🐎

    May 1, 2025 - May 3, 2025
    Slip away from the Derby chaos and into The Stave, Lou Lou on Market’s exclusive speakeasy, for a weekend of low-lit elegance and high-spirited indulgence. Enjoy Creole-inspired dishes, crafted cocktails, and an intimate atmosphere that feels like a secret afterparty straight out of New Orleans. Crisp white tablecloths, candlelight, and a whole lot of charm—this is where the magic happens, all Derby weekend long. Stairs are required to access this space. There is no additional charge, but please only select this option if you'd like to dine in the speakeasy!
    Derby Weekend in The Stave 🥂🐎 Photo
  • Kegs & Eggs 2025!

    May 2, 2025 only
    5th Annual Kegs & Eggs! Date: Friday, May 2, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Lou Lou on Market, 812 E Market St, Louisville, KY Admission: Free Start your Oaks Day with one of Derby weekend’s favorite traditions. The 5th Annual Kegs & Eggs at Lou Lou on Market is bringing back Breakfast, Blues, Beignets & Booze in a festive outdoor tent on the patio, creating a Café "Lou" Monde atmosphere in the heart of NuLu. What to expect: Live music by Danny Flanigan Creole Bloody Marys at the patio bar with Beckmann Cajun-inspired breakfast and brunch specials A portion of food sales benefiting APRON Inc. to support local food and beverage workers in need Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are highly recommended. Secure your spot at loulouonmarket.com/reservations. No tickets, no cover—just great food, drinks, and Derby spirit. Bring your friends and start the weekend off right.

What 785 people are saying

Lou Lou on Market 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Lou on Market delivers an "authentic Cajun cuisine" experience with a "NOLA vibe venue." Highlights include "absolutely delicious" blackened fish, "best boudin ever," and "excellent" Chicago deep dish pizza. The ambiance is "great," and the service is frequently "top notch." Despite occasional service hiccups, the "fantastic food" and "friendly staff" make it a worthwhile visit.
785 Reviews
  1. ROBERT

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Just like NOLA! Best appetizer was cheese sticks. Crust fabulous. Shrimp and grits happening. Best dish was salmon over cheese grits. Banana Cheesecake is over the top.

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  2. Warren VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner. We had the she crab soup and shared the sampler so we had room to try the bread pudding. It was all amazing. Loved the jazz music as well. Our waiter, John, took great care of us. Loved Market Street location as well. This was our first time to Louisville KY. We were here for a bourbon tasting and tour at Angel Envy. Lou Lou on the Market is perfectly located for a meal prior to or after a tasting. Just an easy walk down Market Street. Excellent experience overall. Thank you, Lou Lou.

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  3. Mark VIP

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    A nice outdoor seating area. But the service and food were not worth the price point. Skip this place and go to a more mature restaurant.

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  4. Ed

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Lulus. Excellent food. Wonderful flavors! Very attentive service. Will definitely return!

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  5. Sharon

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went to Lou Lou’s on Market for his birthday. It was wonderful! Excellent food and service! The team was very personable and accommodated our ask to move to a table closer to the live band. The band was wonderful- came over and spoke to us and several other guests - they sang happy birthday to my husband. Thank you for a wonderful dinner- we will definitely be back. P.S. The food was amazing!!

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  6. Ashley

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saturday night visit was absolutely outstanding. We came out for my birthday. The food and drink selections were wonderful! Our server John helped us pick our selections after we asked multiple questions and wasn’t even frustrated with all of them. We will definitely be back.

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  7. Steve

    Greensboro6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Cajun cuisine in a NOLA vibe venue. Wonderful dining experience.

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  8. Jessica

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the blackened fish! One of the best things I ever ate!

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  9. Gretchen VIP

    Louisville14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Above expectations, service was top notch! Our party enjoy the whole experience. 😊

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  10. Nikita

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best boudin ever and customer service was a team effort during busiest time of the day.

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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 785 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Central Kentucky
  4. Louisville
  5. East Market St - NuLu

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Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lou Lou on Market

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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