Lou Lou on Market

Name: Lou Lou on Market
Address: 812 E Market St, Louisville, KY, United States, 40206-1628
Telephone: (502) 515-9699
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

181 Reviews

$30 and under

Cajun

Top tags:

A walk down Bourbon Street in NuLu! An eatery serving Southern Cuisine, incorporating influences from New Orleans & Italy. Two areas for outdoor dining, two levels of inside dining, private rooms, and a hidden underground Bourbon Lounge called Stave.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(502) 515-9699

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Cajun, Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 515-9699
Website
http://www.loulouonmarket.com/
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!

Location
812 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206-1628
Neighbourhood
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

Popular dishes

Crab CakeUS$18.00
Maryland crab, creole remoulade, arugula
Crawfish Bayou DipUS$16.00
Cream cheese, crawfish, jalapeños, green chilies, Lou Lou dust, toasted pita or veggies. Substitute chicken
Smoked Salmon Lavash*US$15.00
Flatbread, smoked salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, mozzarella, parmesan, red chili flakes, smoked sea salt
Oysters on Half Shell*US$18.00
Chesapeake, 1/2 dozen or dozen, horseradish, cocktail sauce, lemon, Crystal's hot sauce
Creole MusselsUS$16.00
Pei mussels, Tasso ham, garlic, onions, thyme, fire-roasted peppers, creole cream sauce, focaccia bread
Charcuterie BoardUS$25.00
Chef's daily assorted cheese, meats, accompaniments
Hummus TrioUS$13.00
House-made traditional hummus, two daily specialty hummus, pita or veggies
Cheese SticksUS$15.00
House-made pizza crust, garlic butter, mozzarella, house-made marinara
Hushpuppies & DipUS$10.00
Deep-fried cornmeal, Cajun butter, smoked honey
Chicken WingsUS$15.00
Roasted wings, Dan O's Cajun Chipotle Dry Rub or Sriracha Cream, choice of house-made bleu cheese or Dan O's Ranch

Soup & Salad

add salmon $10 | shrimp $9 | roasted chicken $8

She Crab BisqueUS$10.00
Lump crab, sherry wine, cream, shallots, paprika, green onions
Classic WedgeUS$13.00
Iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, Roma tomatoes, red onions, house-made bleu cheese, bleu cheese crumbles
CaesarUS$13.00
Romaine lettuce, Cajun croutons, parmesan cheese, house-made Caesar dressing
SeasonalUS$13.00
Spring mix, pepitos, golden raisins, bleu cheese crumbles, Granny Smith apples, molasses vinaigrette
Roasted Chicken SaladUS$15.00
Roasted chicken, mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, roasted red peppers, balsamic vinaigrette

Entrees

Cajun Ribeye*US$45.00
14 oz. Braveheart ribeye, Cajun butter, whipped potatoes, creole kale
Bone-in Pork Chop*US$32.00
Blackened 12 oz. AllegianceⓇ bone-in pork chop, apple-bourbon reduction, parmesan risotto, creole kale
Mango Salmon*US$31.00
Pan-seared Alaskan salmon, mango jalapeño salsa, asparagus, cheddar grits
Blackened MahiUS$33.00
Blackened mahi mahi, crawfish étouffée, shrimp, mushrooms, peppered white rice
Shrimp and GritsUS$31.00
New Orleans-style shrimp, garlic, Lou Lou dust, butter, fried okra, tasso ham, scallions, red peppers, cheddar grits
Creole Seafood FettuccineUS$34.00
Shrimp, mussels, crawfish, asparagus, spinach, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, Cajun cream sauce, fettuccine
Chicken CarbonaraUS$22.00
Chicken, fresh mushrooms, red onions, green onions, bacon, parmesan cream sauce, linguin
Baked Linguine and MeatballsUS$20.00
Meatballs, house-made marinara, baked mozzarella, parmesan, linguine (make it spicy with Dan O's Spicy)
Four Cheese RavioliUS$23.00
Ricotta, asiago, mozzarella, parmesan, ravioli, zucchini, squash, spinach, red onion, asparagus, mushroom, pesto cream sauce
Hangover Burger*US$18.00
Half-pound patty, bacon, fried egg, Wild Bill cheese, smoked honey, brioche bun, Cajun fries

From the Bayou

JambalayaUS$22.00
Cajun tomato broth, smoked chicken, alligator sausage, shrimp, crawfish, peppered white rice
GumboUS$22.00
Deep brown roux, smoked chicken, alligator sausage, shrimp, crawfish, peppered white rice
Red Beans & RiceUS$20.00
Slow-cooked beans, yellow onion, andouille sausage, peppered white rice
ÉtoufféeUS$22.00
Creamy tomato sauce, Cajun trinity vegetables, crawfish, peppered white rice
Low Country Boil
Shell-on shrimp, alligator sausage, mushrooms, onions, corn on the cob, new potatoes
- Market Price
Crawfish Boil
Whole crawfish, alligator sausage, mushrooms, onions, corn on the cob, new potatoes
- Market Price

Pizza & Calzones

Vegan cheese +$3 and cauliflower crust +$3

The Lou Chicago
Chicago deep dish pizza, cheese blend, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, bring a fork. Veggie options available
- 12"US$35.00
Goat Cheese & Vegetable Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, onions, mushrooms, squash, zucchini, garlic butter sauce
- 10"US$18.00
Combination Pizza
Pepperoni, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, mozzarella
- 10"US$18.00
Meatball Calzone
Meatballs, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, homemade marinara
- 10"US$18.00
Veggie CalzoneUS$17.00
Mushrooms, tomato, spinach, green peppers, onions, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, housemade marinara

Sides

Crawfish Mac N Cheese (For Two)US$16.00
Parmesan RisottoUS$7.00
Creole KaleUS$6.00
Cheddar GritsUS$6.00
Sautéed SpinachUS$6.00
Peppered White RiceUS$6.00
AsparagusUS$6.00
Cajun FriesUS$6.00
Whipped PotatoesUS$6.00

Sweets

Bread PuddingUS$12.00
Oven-baked brioche, vanilla bourbon sauce, caramel, powered sugar
Bananas Foster CheesecakeUS$12.00
Vanilla cheesecake, bananas, dark rum, dark liqueur, brown sugar, cinnamon, powdered sugar, creamy butter sauce
BeignetsUS$12.00
Five fried fritters, chocolate mousse, powered sugar
Chocolate CakeUS$12.00
Doubled layered cake, chocolate mousse, raspberry, milk chocolate, Oreo crumbles
Banana PuddingUS$9.00
Vanilla pudding, wafers, caramel, whipped cream, bananas
Vegan Ice CreamUS$7.00
Chef's selection. Ask server for details

What 181 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
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Hot spot
Louisville
Hot spot

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JerryH
Oklahoma City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great place to eat… The grilled Cajun pork chop was the best I’ve ever had including my previous favorite in New Orleans.
EH
EdenH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
They have a beautiful balcony option that overlooks the outdoor patio. A live band was playing outside the night we dined. The balcony was the best of both worlds. You could still hear the music but it was not too loud. We really had a great experience. Friendly service, great ambiance and food!
RZ
RoseZ
Louisville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have to say that the folks working here are gracious, friendly, accommodating, and clearly enjoy what they do. I've been here for holidays, birthdays, and now a work lunch. All of these times we received great service and the food is excellent each time. Great southern food and the bread pudding may be the best in the city.
BP
BrandonP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing ambiance, hushpuppy appetizer with the honey sauce was delicious. Expect to spend 20 - 30+ per plate, but definitely worth the price. The downstairs has a bar and speakeasy that had live Jazz in a cozy atmosphere until 9pm on Sunday. Definitely going to come back!
HK
HollyK
Nashville
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Right in the heart of NuLu. Great New Orleans inspired cuisine. The bayou dip is to die for! Everything we had was great. Staff was very accommodating and receptive to our 2 year old birthday boy. Will certainly return.
AT
ATSUMM
Louisville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lou Lou is always fantastic. Great food, great drinks.
D
Diana
Louisville
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Loved the courtyard atmosphere and the Jazz musicians. The dry ice was a nice addition to my cocktail- food was tasty-I had the she crab soup, the seasonal salad and DH had the jambalaya. All was delicious. Can recommend
WE
WarEagleFan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was exceptional! We would not hesitate to go back again. It is a shame that we live 6 hours away, or we would be regular diners.
MD
MarjorieD
Louisville
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat in the courtyard on a beautiful day and the food was really great including the jambalaya, and etouffee. We definitely will be back soon.
MK
MartiK
Louisville
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience1
Lulu was a disappointment. Service was terrible. We had to ask twice if there was a server for our table. Water lady turned into server. Food was ok but not special. noise was the bigger problem... could not hear each other across the table. wouldn't go there again for service/food/price.
P
Paladin
New York Area
155 reviews
vip
1.0
155 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
What a major disappointment. They advertise real Cajun food. I ordered a crawfish étouffée, there must’ve been all of five little tiny crawfish in the entire dish. It should’ve been called rice étouffée. When I mentioned it to the manager, he said well, we’re the only ones that serve this in the area. What an answer! In addition, I specifically requested that the main course do not come out while the appetizer is still being eaten. Of course, it all came out almost at the same time. All they did was try to rush us out. Never eat here again. Major attitude adjustment is needed.
VM
VickiM
Louisville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated out on the patio and it was a lovely evening. The server, food, and ambience were fantastic. We had the Gumbo and Mahi-Mahi for our entrees. We will definitely go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ate on outdoor second floor balcony. Live jazz from below. Great Cajun food, great ambience great service!
MC
MaciC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere with even better food! Already planning on when we can go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fabulous dinner! We loved the ambiance; the food was soooo delicious and our service was excellent (other than having a VERY soft-spoken server who was super difficult to hear). I will absolutely be back!
R
Robin
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our dinner, outside seating and the live music. We will definitely be back!!
MB
MarkB
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
Had jambalaya, chicken wings, and crab cake. Jambalaya was a total rip-off with tiny little shrimp, probably frozen. Generally lacking substance. Crab cake was good, though.
l
lindlal
Louisville
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Ambience was nice laid back and chill. Food was as wonderful and the banana cheesecake was great service was so so kinda slow with the refills over all it was wonderful
SC
StaceyC
Louisville
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was fabulous! Service was slow. Beautiful place!
C
Chris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server JP was wonderful! He made great recommendations for both food and wine! It was all delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was amazing. Loved the hurricane drink.
AN
AveryN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The environment is so magical. Beautiful decor and stunning artwork and murals everywhere. The staff was very polite and considerate about checking in. Our food was delicious and the presentation was adorable, such a wonderful meal.
PH
PandaHands
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We ordered the Blackened Mahi and the Pork Chop, and they were both superb! We cleaned our plates :)
RS
RichardS
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great restaurant. Will definitely plan on going next time In Louisville.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious and the server was amazing
MH
MoniqueH
Indiana
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Wonderful experience. The ambience is cute. They do have a patio upstairs.
BO
BigOTom
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Other than finding a place to park (took 20 minutes for us to park & walk), our experience at Lou Lou’s on Market was superb! They seated us right away upon arrival (5 minutes before our reservation) at a window seat on the second floor. Our waiter Brandon went out of his way to give us good service, he even got me a cup of the Gumbo that wasn’t available in anything less than a dinner sized portion on the menu. We started w drinks, my Kentucky Mule was tasty & the Hurricane came out w dry ice in the bottom making it smoke & bubble, a nice touch. The appetizers were yummy, Lavash & Crawfish dip. My cup of Gumbo was hearty w shrimp, sausage & ochre. The entrees arrived in a timely fashion & were the star of the show. Both the Blackened Mahi & the Shrimp & Grits were AMAZING. Very possibly the best cheesy grits that I’ve ever had. Got my wife & I talking about our next trip to New Orleans. We told our family about our experience & are making plans to go back & visit Lou Lou’s soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our 5 year anniversary and it was amazing! The food and ambiance were great! We could tell it was super busy because the server was running around and we didn’t see him much but the food runners/bussers were on top of it! The food was brought out quick and dishes cleared fast so the table didn’t get overcrowded. The chef brought out our appetizer. The hush puppies were amazing and perfectly cooked! Had a French 75 cocktail and it was delicious and crisp. The she crab bisque and oysters on the half shell transported me to the coast! The jambalaya was excellent and perfectly proportioned. The pace of dinner was great! Will be back again!
AH
AngelaH
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic food and outdoor dining experience!!! Great service!
DG
DanielaG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Ordered the hush puppies and the gumbo. Hush puppies where good, gumbo wasn’t amazing very much mid could be more flavorful
L
Lionqn
New England
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience1
Just average- cocktails were subpar, crawfish bayou dip was extremely rich for an app and just ok in taste; I had the Hangover burger, which almost redeemed the meal- it was very good in terms of flavor although I asked for medium. Hubby ordered a fish dish that came with no sides, which we mentioned and then they came out. I would have hoped for better in downtown Lou!
LD
LouiseaD
St. Louis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always delicious! Love the ambiance The staff is friendly and food arrived in a timely manner. Bananas Forster cheesecake was out of this world! Easily a new favorite place to dine.
ML
ML55
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall2food5service3ambience2
Far too noisy. Couldn’t hear ourselves talking at table. Owners want to attract attention with a band. I get it, but if you want to be a bar…be a bar, don’t market yourself as a restaurant. Food was quite good, tho!
BD
BigDaddy
Kansas City
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was excellent. Desserts were outstanding!!! Bread Pudding & Cheesecake combo were best ever!!!
L
Lindsay
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Would strongly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and phenomenal service with Ashley. Recommend the restaurant!!
MB
MichaelB
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We frequent New Orleans often and this place makes you feel like you’re dining in the quarter. From the food to the ambiance, we let the good times roll.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambiance, location, and food were terrific. Our server was attentive and engaging.
BW
BruceW
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great experience! Food, service and atmosphere were excellent. We'll go back for sure.

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 181 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(502) 515-9699

812 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206-1628

Additional information

Cross Street
Near the intersection of Shelby Street and Market Street
Neighbourhood
East Market St - NuLu
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.loulouonmarket.com/
Phone number
(502) 515-9699
Private party facilities
We have multiple unique private event spaces with capacities that range from 10 people to 60 people!

Lou Lou on Market

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Jambalaya

Bone-in Pork Chop

Gumbo

Appetizers

Crab CakeUS$18.00

Crawfish Bayou DipUS$16.00

Smoked Salmon Lavash*US$15.00

Oysters on Half Shell*US$18.00

Creole MusselsUS$16.00

Charcuterie BoardUS$25.00

Hummus TrioUS$13.00

Cheese SticksUS$15.00

Hushpuppies & DipUS$10.00

Chicken WingsUS$15.00

Soup & Salad

She Crab BisqueUS$10.00

Classic WedgeUS$13.00

CaesarUS$13.00

SeasonalUS$13.00

Roasted Chicken SaladUS$15.00

Entrees

Cajun Ribeye*US$45.00

Bone-in Pork Chop*US$32.00

Mango Salmon*US$31.00

Blackened MahiUS$33.00

Shrimp and GritsUS$31.00

Creole Seafood FettuccineUS$34.00

Chicken CarbonaraUS$22.00

Baked Linguine and MeatballsUS$20.00

Four Cheese RavioliUS$23.00

Hangover Burger*US$18.00

From the Bayou

JambalayaUS$22.00

GumboUS$22.00

Red Beans & RiceUS$20.00

ÉtoufféeUS$22.00

Low Country Boil

Crawfish Boil

Pizza & Calzones

The Lou Chicago

Goat Cheese & Vegetable Pizza

Combination Pizza

Meatball Calzone

Veggie CalzoneUS$17.00

Sides

Crawfish Mac N Cheese (For Two)US$16.00

Parmesan RisottoUS$7.00

Creole KaleUS$6.00

Cheddar GritsUS$6.00

Sautéed SpinachUS$6.00

Peppered White RiceUS$6.00

AsparagusUS$6.00

Cajun FriesUS$6.00

Whipped PotatoesUS$6.00

Sweets

Bread PuddingUS$12.00

Bananas Foster CheesecakeUS$12.00

BeignetsUS$12.00

Chocolate CakeUS$12.00

Banana PuddingUS$9.00

Vegan Ice CreamUS$7.00

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