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Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews, Louisville, KY

Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

4.7
4.7
623 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
A photo of Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews restaurant

Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

4.7
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
St Matthews

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Besides New Orleans/Cajun influences, Mediterranean & Italian cuisine is honored on Lou Lou’s menu. Just as gumbo is a favorite New Orleans dish, which combines many flavors of many different cuisines to make one amazing one. Lou Lou mixes these together to present a varied menu prepared with loving attention.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Mediterranean, Creole
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 893-7776
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jared Matthews
  • Neighbourhood
    St Matthews
  • Cross Street
    north of Shelbyville Rd
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wine

What 623 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Louisville

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Lou Food + Drink in St. Matthews is a beloved spot for its "fantastic service" and "the very best food." A delightful blend of New Orleans and Italian cuisine, standout dishes include jambalaya, shrimp and grits, and the blue cheese polenta. Despite occasional noise, it's praised for its "amazing food" and "excellent value." With a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, it's a local gem perfect for casual dining.

623 Reviews
  1. Nancy

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drew was an excellent waiter. We all really enjoyed our meals.

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  2. jahi

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Micheal was nice and friendly and described the menu perfectly. The food and drinks were good. Will definitely be back to try more menu items.

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  3. Sara

    Louisville

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Locally owned with great food, options and atmosphere. Right size for cozy feel without feeling crowded. Good service and very pleasant staff. My go-to for lunch or dinner.

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  4. Lynn

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed a lovely meal and had attentive service. Bonus that the bar offers mocktails.

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  5. Lyndsay

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic and attentive service. Food was delicious and came out quickly.

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  6. Nadine

    Western KY

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lou Lou is consistently good with both food and service and tonight was no exception. My seasonal salad was fresh and flavorful, though I took off a star for value because the salmon on it was minuscule and the overall portion of the dish was pretty small (next time I will order the "large" for a few dollars more). My friend's salmon and salad were also tasty. But the real star tonight was our server, Jena. She was incredibly friendly and efficient, and made us feel so welcome - we lingered for a long time and she never made us feel rushed. She also brewed fresh decaf coffee for me. The person who seated us was also friendly and kind. The great staff at Lou Lou Food & Drink really take this place to the next level.

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  7. Jack

    Louisville

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lou Lou's is a fine neighborhood restaurant with a fine selection of entrées, beer and mixed drinks. My wife really enjoyed her gumbo. I ordered the salmon with snow peas. It's always delicious and, seasoned just right. You can get it as I prefer in olive oil or a special mango sauce. Either way you can't go wrong. Our visit today was on a Tuesday night, which means it was not overly crowded and appreciably quieter than on their busier nights.

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  8. Bob

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and service. Decor a little plain and dated but pricing very reasonable. Would recommend.

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  9. Bonnie

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time to eat here. Everything was delicious - the Blue Cheese Polenta, Cajun Oysters, Jumbalaya and the Brownie with Roasted Marshmallow. We both left satiated! We had ordered a pizza to go but when it didn’t come and it wasn’t on the bill when it came, we decided not to wait any longer. I would eat here again.

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  10. Jeff

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been here many times. With one exception, pervious visits were all 5 stars. This time my only reason for not going five star on food and value was for the money the food portion of jambalaya seemed smaller and more watery than past. Still great flavor and the right amount of spiciness I expected.

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Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews is rated 4.7 stars by 623 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews restaurant

Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

4.7
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
St Matthews

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

108 Sears Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    north of Shelbyville Rd
  • Neighbourhood
    St Matthews
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Mediterranean, Creole
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jared Matthews
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wine
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