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Lou Lou on Market, Louisville, KY

Lou Lou on Market

4.6 (795)
$30 and under
Cajun
812 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206-1628

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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

What 795 people are saying

Lou Lou on Market reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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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 a "wonderful experience" with authentic Cajun cuisine in a New Orleans-inspired setting. Guests rave about the "amazing food," including the shrimp and grits, salmon over cheese grits, and bread pudding. The "attentive service" and lively ambiance complete the dining charm.

795 Reviews
  1. Michelle VIP

    Dallas57 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Crab cake was probably the worst we've ever had. We specifically asked the bartender if it's heavily breaded. She informed us it was mostly lump crab. It came out very breaded and burnt. The crab tasted like canned crab. Took one bite and decided to get our check. She never asked how our food was nor if there was something wrong with the crab cake. It was obvious we barely touched it. We were planning on having lunch but after this experience we went elsewhere.

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  2. catherine VIP

    Charleston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is a must have when in Louisville!! The atmosphere was lovely and everyone is so friendly even after a derby day. Lots of seating outside when the weather is great. The wait staff is awesome and very friendly.

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  3. Seth VIP

    Denver6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food! Great drinks and a really fun place to eat

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  4. Matthew VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were exceptional. Our group had an amazing experience.

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  5. Patricia VIP

    Orlando80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Really good food. Reasonably priced. Friendly service. Table was too small but will give it a pass since derby week and very crowded. try the crawfish bayou dip and the red beans and rice. We’ll definitely be back at this place.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. It was LOUD upstairs but server was wonderful.

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  7. Aenia

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent experience from the service to the delicious food. The ambiance was relaxed yet elegant. We will be returning!

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  8. addy

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    everyone besides my server was nice and helpful, the food was sadly not good, except for the cajun fries those were so good. very nice restaurant but a waste of money sadly

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  9. Katie VIP

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the live music outside. We sat on the closed in balcony and could still here it

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  10. ROBERT

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    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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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 795 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
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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