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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 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Website
    https://www.louloumiddletown.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Chris Pfeiffer
  • Location
    12717 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40243-1534
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

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  • BLEU CHEESE POLENTA (I)US$13.00

    Topped with grilled asparagus, portobello mushrooms, red onions, bleu cheese crumbles, and roasted red pepper sauce

    • SPINACH TOMATO LAVASHUS$12.00

      Flatbread, fresh tomato, spinach, mozzarella & parmesan cheese, smoked sea salt

      • add blackened shrimp or smoked salmonUS$6.00

    • HUMMUS TRIOUS$13.00

      Housemade traditional hummus, two daily specialty hummus, pita & veggies

      • CREOLE MUSSELS QUS$15.00

        PEI mussels, tasso ham, garlic, onions, thyme, fire roasted peppers, creole cream sauce, focaccia bread

        • BAYOU DIP 0US$14.00

          Cream cheese. chicken, peppers. and green chilies. Served with toasted pita bread & veggies

          • sub crawfish for chickenUS$2.00

        • CRAB CAKEUS$18.00

          Fresh Maryland crab, classic remoulade, micro greens

          • KENTUCKY OYSTERS [3)US$10.00

            Chesapeake oysters, spinach, tasso ham, onion, pecorino cream sauce, baked breadcrumbs

            • GARLIC CHEESE STICKSUS$15.00

              Housemade pizza crust, garlic butter, mozzarella, housemade marinara

              • BOUDIN BALLS (3) CDUS$16.00

                Risotto, tasso ham, andouille sausage, Cajun seasoning, remoulade

                • FRENCH QUARTER WINGSUS$14.00

                  Roasted wings, Dan 0's Cajun Chipotle Dry Rub, French Quarter sauce, choice of house—made bleu cheese or Dan 0's Ranch

                  • SHE CRAB BISQUEUS$7.00

                    Lump crab, sherry wine, cream, shallots, paprika, green onions

                    • SOUP OF THE DAY

                      Chef's Daily Selection

                      • CLASSIC WEDGEUS$13.00

                        Iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, Roma tomatoes, red onions, housemade bleu cheese, bleu cheese crumbles

                        • GRILLED CHICKEN SALADUS$15.00

                          Spring mix, grilled chicken, toasted almond slices, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette

                          • CAESAR SALADUS$13.00

                            Romaine lettuce, Cajun croutons, parmesan cheese, housemade Caesar dressing

                            • SEASONAL SALADUS$13.00

                              Spring mix, pepitos, golden raisins, bleu cheese crumbles, Granny Smith apples, molasses vinaigrette

                              • COBB SALADUS$16.00

                                Romaine lettuce with ham, egg, bacon, tomatoes, avocado and homemade bleu cheese dressing

                                • SIDE SALADUS$7.00

                                  Spring mix, tomatoes, onions, Cajun croutons

                                  • HOUSEMADE DRESSING

                                    Dan 0's Ranch | Bleu Cheese | Caesar | Molasses Vinaigrette | Balsamic Vinaigrette | Red Wine Vinaigrette

                                    • CREOLE KALEUS$6.00

                                      • CHEESE GRITSUS$6.00

                                        • SAUTEED SPINACHUS$6.00

                                          • DIRTY RICEUS$6.00

                                            • ASPARAGUSUS$7.00

                                              • CAJUN FRIESUS$6.00

                                                • RED POTATO MASHUS$6.00

                                                  • THE LOU CHICAGO CDUS$33.00

                                                    A Chicago style double deep dish pizza, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Three toppings of your choice. Bring a fork!

                                                    • GOAT CHEESE & VEGETABLE PIZZAUS$18.00

                                                      Zucchini, squash, red onions, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, goat and mozzarella cheeses

                                                      • ALL MEAT PIZZAUS$18.00

                                                        Pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, ham, marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses

                                                        • BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZAUS$18.00

                                                          Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, celery, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, Dan 0‘s Ranch

                                                          • CHONG PIZZAUS$18.00

                                                            Meatballs, ricotta, banana peppers, mozzarella and parmesan cheese

                                                            • CAJUN SEAFOOD PIZZAUS$25.00

                                                              Crawfish, shrimp, sausage, green peppers, creole cream base, mozzarella and mozzarella cheeses

                                                              • BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA

                                                                Small 10" — 12 | Toppings 2 each Large 14" » 14 I Toppings 3 each

                                                                • pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, jalapeños, bacon, ham, mushrooms, banana peppers, chickenUS$2.00
                                                                • crawfish, shrimp, anchovies, portabella mushroomsUS$4.00

                                                              • SHRIMP & GRITS CUS$19.00

                                                                New Orleans-style shrimp, garlic, creole butter, fried okra, tasso ham, scallions, red peppers, cheddar grits

                                                                • CREOLE CATFISH SANDWICHUS$17.00

                                                                  Catfish filet, classic remoulade, LTO, brioche bun, served with a side of your choice

                                                                  • GRILLED SALMONUS$24.00

                                                                    Pan—seared Alaskan salmon, dirty rice. roasted seasonal vegetables. creole lemon butter

                                                                    • VOODOO MAHI TACOS (3)US$20.00

                                                                      Cajun seasoned Mahi Mahi, remoulade, spring mix, flour tortillas

                                                                      • GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHUS$16.00

                                                                        Grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, mixed greens, fire roasted red peppers. feta cheese, pesto aioli, served with a side of your choice

                                                                        • MAC N CHEESEUS$6.00

                                                                          Entrees & Handhelds

                                                                          • CHICKEN PORTABELLA ROLLUS$16.00

                                                                            Tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella 8. feta, roasted red pepper sauce, lavash wrap, served with a side of your choice

                                                                            • MEATBALL WRAPUS$16.00

                                                                              Meatballs, marinara, mozzarella cheese, roasted garlic aioli, served with a side of your choice

                                                                              • CAJUN SHORT RIB SANDWICHUS$19.00

                                                                                Braised Short Rib, Wild Bill's cheese, mozzarella cheese, banana peppers, caramelized onions. brioche bun, served with a side of your choice

                                                                                • HOT BROWN QUS$19.00

                                                                                  Mornay sauce, roasted turkey. smoked bacon, tomatoes, and focaccia bread

                                                                                  • LOU LOU BURGER CDUS$18.00

                                                                                    Half pound of Allen Brothers Prime Chuck, Wild Bill's Cheese sauce. bacon, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, garlic brioche bun, Cajun fries

                                                                                    • Gluten-free pastaUS$3.00

                                                                                      • CHICKEN CARBONARA C!US$15.00

                                                                                        Chicken, fresh mushrooms, red onions, green onions, bacon, parmesan cream sauce, linguine

                                                                                        • LargeUS$19.00

                                                                                      • FOUR CHEESE RAVIOLIUS$15.00

                                                                                        Ricotta, asiago, mozzarella, parmesan, ravioli, zucchini, squash, spinach, red onion, asparagus, mushroom, pesto cream sauce

                                                                                        • LargeUS$19.00
                                                                                        • salmonUS$10.00
                                                                                        • shrimpUS$9.00
                                                                                        • roasted chickenUS$8.00

                                                                                      • CRAWFISH MAC N CHEESEUS$15.00

                                                                                        Crawfish, 3 cheese blend, baked, Cajun breadcrumbs

                                                                                        • LargeUS$19.00

                                                                                      • LINGUINE & MEATBALLSUS$14.00

                                                                                        Homemade marinara sauce, meatballs, Parmesan cheese, linguine

                                                                                        • LargeUS$18.00

                                                                                      From the Bagou

                                                                                      • JAMBALAYA {3US$15.00

                                                                                        Cajun tomato broth, smoked chicken, alligator sausage, shrimp, crawfish, dirty rice

                                                                                        • LargeUS$19.00

                                                                                      • GUMBO 0US$15.00

                                                                                        Deep brown roux, smoked chicken, alligator sausage, shrimp, crawfish, dirty rice

                                                                                        • LargeUS$19.00

                                                                                      • ETOUFFEEUS$15.00

                                                                                        Creamy tomato sauce, Cajun trinity vegetables, crawfish, dirty rice

                                                                                        • LargeUS$19.00

                                                                                      • RED BEANS & RICEUS$14.00

                                                                                        Slow—cooked beans, yellow onion, andouille sausage, dirty rice

                                                                                        • LargeUS$18.00

                                                                                      • BAYOU SAMPLERUS$32.00

                                                                                        Jambalaya, Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice, Etouffée, dirty rice

                                                                                        Last updated: October 19, 2024

                                                                                        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

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        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

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          2 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 p.m.
                                                                                        Booked 29 times today

                                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                        Google Map for Lou Lou in Middletown

                                                                                        12717 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40243-1534

                                                                                        Dining areas

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Neighbourhood
                                                                                          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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