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

Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

4.7 (682)
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
108 Sears Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jared Matthews
  • Neighborhood
    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 682 people are saying

Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews excels in delivering "delicious food" and "exceptional service," with standout dishes like the shrimp and grits, Cajun sampler, and "best bbq chicken pizza." The restaurant boasts a "great atmosphere" and a "neighborhood feel," making it ideal for both locals and visitors. However, some service inconsistencies and noise levels during peak times may affect the experience.
682 Reviews
  1. Bill

    Central Kentucky3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had reservations for 730. When we arrived I identified myself to the young person at the desk and she pointed to a table across from the reservation desk with no salutations or professionalism. About 10 minutes later a waitress that was also waiting on the table next to ours asked if we had been helped? Sitting without a water or menus I thought it might be obvious. We should have left at that point but we ordered an appetizer. It came late and then the rest of meal was rushed. We frequently go to Lou Lou both in St. Matthews and Downtown so I would have taken them off our list of favorite restaurants had this not been a one off. The restaurant was half empty.

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  2. Gil

    Chicago / Illinois25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for lunch with a wide menu selection. Didn’t ever feel rushed, will definitely revisit!

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  3. CHRISTI VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional service and yummy food. Always a good experience.

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  4. Mike VIP

    Central Kentucky1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a good experience and enjoy the location. The service is great as well.

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  5. Jordan VIP

    Central Kentucky12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were so delicious and we had great service!

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  6. JASMINE

    Central Kentucky3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service were great. We will have to come back and try the apps. the oven was broken and unfortunately all the apps we heard great reviews on were unavailable. But overall, it was good choice for a Father's Day dinner.

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  7. Todd

    Central Kentucky3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Short Rib and Mufaletta sandwich never disappoints! Great menu choices.

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  8. shannon

    Central Kentucky2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! We did ask for bread and it was so dry and couldn't eat. def disappointed there. but the meal was fantastic

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  9. David

    Central Kentucky2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was great, and the staff were all amazing. The food is like nothing you will ever experience, absolutely the best food in town!

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  10. Kristen

    Central Kentucky10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, variety of choices for most palates, and most importantly for us, kid-friendly. Everyone that interacted with our table was super helpful and friendly. Our food was delicious and all of it came with no fuss. We brought out of town guests this trip and they commented on how good it was and to keep this on our short list to bring visitors.

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Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews is rated 4.7 stars by 682 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews

108 Sears Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207

Additional information

  • Cross street
    north of Shelbyville Rd
  • Neighborhood
    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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