Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews
4.6
647 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
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2 people
17 Feb 2025
7:00 pm
- Neighbourhood gem
- Good for special occasions
- Good for business meals
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 styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesCreole / Cajun / Southern, Mediterranean, Creole
- Hours of OperationDaily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
- Phone number(502) 893-7776
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefJared Matthews
- AreaSt Matthews
- Cross Streetnorth of Shelbyville Rd
- Parking detailsPublic Parking
- AdditionalBar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Appetizers
Appetizer Crab CakeUSD 15.00
Fresh Maryland crab with chili hollandaise. Served with a side of roasted vegetables.
Bayou DipUSD 13.00
Cream cheese, roasted chicken, jalapeños, and green chilies. Served with toasted pita bread.
Bleu Cheese PolentaUSD 12.00
Topped with grilled asparagus, portabella mushrooms, red onions, bleu cheese crumbles, and roasted red pepper sauce
- Add ChickenUSD 7.00
- Add ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Add SalmonUSD 8.00
Chicken WingsUSD 13.00
Seven roasted chicken wings tossed in a spicy hot sauce or creamy Sriracha and served with bleu cheese dressing or Dan O’s Ranch
- Spicy HotUSD 0.00
- Sriracha CreamUSD 0.00
- Half and HalfUSD 0.00
- NakedUSD 0.00
- RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheseUSD 0.00
Extra DressingUSD 1.00
Choose a side of any of our homemade dressings.
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Hummus TrioUSD 11.00
Our traditional house-made hummus paired with two daily specialty flavors served with pita bread or veggies. Please ask your server about today’s creative selections
- PitaUSD 0.00
- VeggiesUSD 0.00
- Half Pita/Half VeggiesUSD 0.00
Lg Garlic Cheese SticksUSD 15.00
House-made pizza crust with garlic butter and mozzarella, served with a side of marinara
Sm Garlic Cheese SticksUSD 12.00
House-made pizza crust with garlic butter and mozzarella, served with a side of marinara
Small Shrimp & GritsUSD 15.00
New Orleans-style shrimp cooked in garlic, cajun spices and butter over our creamy cheese grits
- 1 Extra ShrimpUSD 2.00
- 2 Extra ShrimpUSD 4.00
- 3 Extra ShrimpUSD 6.00
- 4 Extra ShrimpUSD 8.00
- 5 Extra ShrimpUSD 10.00
- 6 Extra ShrimpUSD 12.00
Spinach & Tomato LavashUSD 12.00
Flat bread topped with fresh tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and finished with smoked salt
- Add ChickenUSD 7.00
- Add ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Add SalmonUSD 8.00
Wild Bills Famous Cajun CheeseUSD 12.00
Served with our house-made bread sticks
- Extra Wild Bill CheeseUSD 6.00
- Extra BreadsticksUSD 5.00
16 Oz DressingUSD 10.00
16 Oz Mason Jar of any of our homemade dressings.
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Lou Lou T ShirtUSD 20.00
Extra BreadsticksUSD 5.00
Salad/Soup
Bowl Of The DayUSD 9.00
Chef's daily homemade selection
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
Bowl She Crab SoupUSD 10.00
Loaded with crab, cream, and sherry
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
Cobb SaladUSD 13.00
Romaine lettuce with ham, egg, bacon, tomatoes, avocado and homemade bleu cheese dressing
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Special Cup SoupUSD 7.00
Chef's homemade daily selection
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
Cup She Crab SoupUSD 7.00
Loaded with crab, cream, and sherry
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
Large Caesar SaladUSD 13.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese with homemade caesar dressing.
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Large Classic Wedge SaladUSD 13.00
Iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, roma tomatoes and red onion, topped with our world-famous bleu cheese dressing and blue cheese crumbles
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Large Seasonal SaladUSD 13.00
Mixed greens, pepitos, golden raisins, blue cheese crumbles, Granny Smith apples and molasses vinaigrette
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Roasted Chicken SaladUSD 15.00
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions and sweet red peppers. Served with balsamic vinaigrette or honey mustard
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Side SaladUSD 6.00
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, parmesan cheese, and croutons
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Small Caesar SaladUSD 10.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese with homemade caesar dressing.
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Small Classic Wedge SaladUSD 10.00
Iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, roma tomatoes and red onion, topped with our world-famous bleu cheese dressing and blue cheese crumbles
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Small Seasonal SaladUSD 10.00
Mixed greens, pepitos, golden raisins, blue cheese crumbles, Granny Smith apples and molasses vinaigrette
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Cup Of GumboUSD 8.00
Traditional New Orleans Gumbo with smoked chicken, sausage, shrimp, and crawfish.
Small Arugula SaladUSD 10.00
Arugula greens topped with roasted red peppers, pickled red onions, bacon, goat cheese, toasted almonds, and served with a roasted red pepper vinaigrette.
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Large Arugula SaladUSD 13.00
Arugula greens topped with roasted red peppers, pickled red onions, bacon, goat cheese, toasted almonds, and served with a roasted red pepper vinaigrette.
- SalmonUSD 8.00
- ShrimpUSD 7.00
- Roasted ChickenUSD 7.00
- CrawfishUSD 8.00
- BreadUSD 0.25
- Extra DressingUSD 1.00
- Crab CakeUSD 10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUSD 0.00
- Bleu CheeseUSD 0.00
- CaesarUSD 0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUSD 0.00
- Honey MustardUSD 0.00
- Oil & VinegarUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUSD 0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUSD 0.00
Pasta
Small Pasta CarbonaraUSD 14.00
Chicken, fresh mushrooms, red onions, green onions and bacon in a Parmesan cream sauce over linguini
Large Pasta CarbonaraUSD 18.00
Chicken, fresh mushrooms, red onions, green onions and bacon in a Parmesan cream sauce over linguini
Small Cajun Crawfish LinguineUSD 16.00
Crawfish, Tasso Ham, roasted red peppers, and green onions tossed in a Frank's Red Hot cream sauce.
Large Cajun Crawfish LinguineUSD 20.00
Crawfish, Tasso Ham, roasted red peppers, and green onions tossed in a Frank's Red Hot cream sauce.
Small Linguine & MeatballsUSD 14.00
Our homemade marinara sauce with our famous meatballs, topped with Parmesan cheese
Large Linguine & MeatballsUSD 18.00
Our homemade marinara sauce with our famous meatballs, topped with Parmesan cheese
LasagnaUSD 16.00
Layers of pasta with ricotta cheese, ground beef, sausage, marinara sauce and a special mixture of cheese. Served with garlic bread
Small Lemon Piccata PastaUSD 15.00
Linguine, white wine butter sauce, capers, red peppers, lemon, cherry tomatoes.
Large Lemon Piccata PastaUSD 19.00
Linguine, white wine butter sauce, capers, red peppers, lemon, cherry tomatoes.
Small Short Rib & Marsala Bowtie PastaUSD 18.00
Braised short rib, with spinach, shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions in a marsala cream sauce.
Large Short Rib & Marsala Bowtie PastaUSD 22.00
Braised short rib, with spinach, shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions in a marsala cream sauce.
1/2 Pan Catering Short Rib MarsalaUSD 125.00
From The Bayou
JambalayaUSD 16.00
Traditional style New Orleans jambalaya smoked chicken, spicy cajun sausage, shrimp, and crawfish over dirty rice
Chef Clay’s Famous GumboUSD 16.00
Traditional style New Orleans gumbo. Smoked chicken, spicy Cajun sausage, shrimp and crawfish over rice
Crawfish EtoufféeUSD 17.00
Louisiana crawfish, trinity vegetables, rich tomato sauce, and cream served over dirty rice
- Double The CrawfishUSD 7.00
Red Beans And RiceUSD 16.00
Classic Red Beans and Rice w/ Andouille Sausage over dirty rice
Cajun SamplerUSD 30.00
Choose from 3 of our Bayou Selections
Entrees
Cajun Dusted OystersUSD 25.00
Pan Fried Oysters over our cheese grits w/ spring onions, crispy bacon, and our famous crawfish étouffée
Hot BrownUSD 17.00
A Louisville classic! Mornay sauce, Roasted Turkey, Smoked Bacon, and Tomatoes
Shrimp & GritsUSD 24.00
New Orleans-style shrimp cooked in garlic, Cajun spices and butter of creamy cheese grits
- 1 Extra ShrimpUSD 2.00
- 2 Extra ShrimpUSD 4.00
- 3 Extra ShrimpUSD 6.00
- 4 Extra ShrimpUSD 8.00
- 5 Extra ShrimpUSD 10.00
- 6 Extra ShrimpUSD 12.00
Twin Crab CakesUSD 28.00
Fresh Maryland crab with chili hollandaise. Served with a side of roasted vegetables.
Grilled Mango SalmonUSD 26.00
Grilled Alaskan Salmon, topped w/ mango jalapeño salsa, served w/ vegetable of the day. (Herb olive oil substitute topping upon request)
- Seasonal VegetableUSD 0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUSD 0.00
- Dirty RiceUSD 0.00
- Cheese GritsUSD 0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUSD 0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUSD 0.00
- Pasta SaladUSD 0.00
- FruitUSD 0.00
- She CupUSD 3.00
- Spec CupUSD 2.00
- Side SaladUSD 2.00
- No SideUSD 0.00
- Mango SalsaUSD 0.00
- Herb Olive OilUSD 0.00
Louisiana RedfishUSD 32.00
Pan seared redfish, creamy cheese grits, tasso ham, cajun butter, seasonal vegetables.
Creole Marinated Flat Iron SteakUSD 26.00
Prime beef, blackened confit potatoes, seasonal vegetables, with a Lou Lou compound butter.
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- WellUSD 0.00
Sandwiches
BBQ Short Rib and Bleu CheeseUSD 18.75
slow braised short rib, tossed in house made honey BBQ sauce, topped w/ bleu cheese coleslaw, and served on a brioche bun
- Seasonal VegetableUSD 0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUSD 0.00
- Dirty RiceUSD 0.00
- Cheese GritsUSD 0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUSD 0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUSD 0.00
- Pasta SaladUSD 0.00
- FruitUSD 0.00
- She CupUSD 3.00
- Spec CupUSD 2.00
- Side SaladUSD 2.00
- No SideUSD 0.00
Cajun Short Rib MeltUSD 18.75
Braised short rib, Wild Bill's cheese, mozzarella, banana peppers, and caramelized onions on a brioche bun.
- Seasonal VegetableUSD 0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUSD 0.00
- Dirty RiceUSD 0.00
- Cheese GritsUSD 0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUSD 0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUSD 0.00
- Pasta SaladUSD 0.00
- FruitUSD 0.00
- She CupUSD 3.00
- Spec CupUSD 2.00
- Side SaladUSD 2.00
- No SideUSD 0.00
Chicken Portabella RollUSD 18.75
Chicken, tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, spinach, feta and mozzarella cheese, rolled in lavash flat bread with a spicy roasted red pepper sauce.
- Seasonal VegetableUSD 0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUSD 0.00
- Dirty RiceUSD 0.00
- Cheese GritsUSD 0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUSD 0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUSD 0.00
- Pasta SaladUSD 0.00
- FruitUSD 0.00
- She CupUSD 3.00
- Spec CupUSD 2.00
- Side SaladUSD 2.00
- No SideUSD 0.00
Grilled Chicken SandwichUSD 18.75
Chicken Breast , tomatoes, mixed greens, fire roasted red peppers, feta cheese with a pesto aioli on a brioche bun.
- Seasonal VegetableUSD 0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUSD 0.00
- Dirty RiceUSD 0.00
- Cheese GritsUSD 0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUSD 0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUSD 0.00
- Pasta SaladUSD 0.00
- FruitUSD 0.00
- She CupUSD 3.00
- Spec CupUSD 2.00
- Side SaladUSD 2.00
- No SideUSD 0.00
Lou Lou BurgerUSD 18.75
Half pound of Allen Brothers Prime Chuck with Wild Bill’s Cheese sauce and bacon. Served dressed on a toasted garlic-buttered brioche bun and a choice of your side
- Seasonal VegetableUSD 0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUSD 0.00
- Dirty RiceUSD 0.00
- Cheese GritsUSD 0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUSD 0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUSD 0.00
- Pasta SaladUSD 0.00
- FruitUSD 0.00
- She CupUSD 3.00
- Spec CupUSD 2.00
- Side SaladUSD 2.00
- No SideUSD 0.00
Meatball SandwichUSD 18.75
Our famous meatballs with marinara sauce, mozzarella and roasted garlic aioli served with a side of your choice
- Seasonal VegetableUSD 0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUSD 0.00
- Dirty RiceUSD 0.00
- Cheese GritsUSD 0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUSD 0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUSD 0.00
- Pasta SaladUSD 0.00
- FruitUSD 0.00
- She CupUSD 3.00
- Spec CupUSD 2.00
- Side SaladUSD 2.00
- No SideUSD 0.00
Muffuletta SandwichUSD 17.50
Ham and Genoa salami with Provolone cheese, topped with homemade olive salad served with a side of your choice
- Seasonal VegetableUSD 0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUSD 0.00
- Dirty RiceUSD 0.00
- Cheese GritsUSD 0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUSD 0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUSD 0.00
- Pasta SaladUSD 0.00
- FruitUSD 0.00
- She CupUSD 3.00
- Spec CupUSD 2.00
- Side SaladUSD 2.00
- No SideUSD 0.00
Spinach & Artichoke RollUSD 17.50
Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese and cream sauce, rolled in lavash flat bread and served warm. Served with a side of your choice
- Seasonal VegetableUSD 0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUSD 0.00
- Dirty RiceUSD 0.00
- Cheese GritsUSD 0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUSD 0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUSD 0.00
- Pasta SaladUSD 0.00
- FruitUSD 0.00
- She CupUSD 3.00
- Spec CupUSD 2.00
- Side SaladUSD 2.00
- No SideUSD 0.00
Calzones
Italian Meatball CalzoneUSD 16.00
Homemade meatballs, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
Pizzas
Sides
Bleu Cheese ColeslawUSD 5.00
Creamy coleslaw with a hint of bleu cheese.
Cajun Waffle FriesUSD 5.00
Our classic baked waffle fries with a light Cajun seasoning.
Cheese GritsUSD 5.00
Our homemade cheese grits.
Dirty RiceUSD 5.00
Our brown rice with a special blend of seasoning for some heat. (Contains no meat)
FruitUSD 5.00
Seasonal fruit.
Pasta SaladUSD 5.00
Mediterranean creamy style pasta salad with red onions, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Sautéed SpinachUSD 5.00
Spinach sautéed with white wine, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic.
Seasonal VegetableUSD 5.00
Chef’s selection of seasonal vegetable.
Desserts
Bread PuddingUSD 8.00
Oven Baked Brioche Bread, Covered with Bourbon Vanilla Cream Sauce and Caramel
Pretzel BrownieUSD 8.00
Oven Baked Brownie, Vanilla Creme Anglaise, Toasted Marshmallow, Caramel Sauce
Banana PuddingUSD 8.00
Layers of Vanilla Pudding, with fresh Banana Slices, Vanilla Wafer Cookies, Whipped Cream, And Carmel Sauce
Kids
Buttered NoodlesUSD 5.00
Bowtie pasta sautéed with butter.
Cheesy NoodlesUSD 7.00
Bowtie pasta sautéed in a cheesy creamy Parmesan sauce.
Chicken FingersUSD 7.00
Chicken fingers served with waffle fries.
Grilled Cheese on Texas ToastUSD 7.00
Texas toast filled with American cheese served with waffle fries.
- Add HamUSD 2.00
Kid’s Cheese BurgerUSD 7.00
Classic kids burger with cheese and served with waffle fries.
Linguine with MarinaraUSD 5.00
Linguine with our homemade marinara sauce. Add meatballs, chicken for an additional charge.
8" Cheese PizzaUSD 7.00
An 8" cheese pizza topped with our homemade marinara and mozzarella cheese. Add classic pizza toppings for an additional charge.
Superbowl Catering
1/2 Pan Crawfish Bayou DipUSD 90.00
14in Cheese SticksUSD 20.00
1/2 Pan Hummus TrioUSD 65.00
1/2 Pan Meatballs & MarinaraUSD 70.00
14in Combination PizzaUSD 22.00
14in Goat Chz & Vegetable PizzaUSD 22.00
14in Pepperoni PizzaUSD 19.00
1/2 Pan Seasonal SaladUSD 45.00
1/2 Pan Caesar SaladUSD 45.00
1/2 Pan JambalayaUSD 100.00
1/2 Pan GumboUSD 100.00
1/2 Pan Red Beans & RiceUSD 100.00
1/2 Pan Crawfish EtouffeeUSD 100.00
1/2 Pan Bread PuddingUSD 100.00
What 647 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.6
- 4.6Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Louisville
Neighbourhood gem
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Lou Food + Drink in St Matthews is praised for its "amazing service and delicious food," with standout dishes like shrimp and grits and jambalaya. Guests enjoy the cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and diverse menu options, including Cajun and Italian specialties. It's a beloved local gem with "great flavors" and consistent quality.
647 Reviews
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Bill
VIPCincinnati
31 reviews
5.031 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Great food. Nice variety and everyone liked what they ordered.Is this helpful?
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manley
Louisville
22 reviews
5.022 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Food was wonderful. Went for Cajun sampler and it was amazing. Service was good and prompt. 🎉🎉🎉Is this helpful?
- D
David
Louisville
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
Great food as always. Wife and I went for Valentines Day dinner and they had a special menu for food, drinks, and desserts on top of the regular menu. Very nice evening.Is this helpful?
- M
Michale
Louisville
1 review
5.01 review
Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Love all the Lou Lou’s, but this one’s wild bill cheese dip = A+! Great service, great food.Is this helpful?
- G
Ged
Louisville
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Good food at reasonable prices. Quick service and smiling faces.Is this helpful?
- M
Michael
Louisville
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
I love Cafe Lou Lou. Always enjoy my food and drink. There are so many choices. My particular favorites include the Wedge salad, Barbeque Chicken Pizza, and the Creole/Cajun sampler. I also love the hummus trio. And there are always changes to explore.Is this helpful?
- c
chelsea
Louisville
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
She crab soup, spicy margarita & cajun crawfish pasta were all amazing!Is this helpful?
- J
John
Louisville
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
This was an old favorite that we hadn’t been to in a very long time. We were reminded why it was a favorite and will be back soon. Great food and wonderful service!Is this helpful?
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Amy
Louisville
1 review
2.01 review
Dined on 31 January 2025
- Overall 2
- Food 3
- Service 1
- Ambience 2
Terrible experience here last night! Our server never came back to check on us- we never saw her again until I went to the hostess and requested our check. Will not be backIs this helpful?
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Harriet J
Louisville
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 27 January 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Be sure to try to She Crab Soup! It's super-delicious!!!Is this helpful?
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You can order delivery directly from Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews using the Order Online button.
Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews is rated 4.6 stars by 647 OpenTable diners.
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2 people
17 Feb 2025
7:00 pm
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108 Sears Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207
Additional information
- Cross Streetnorth of Shelbyville Rd
- AreaSt Matthews
- Hours of OperationDaily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesCreole / Cajun / Southern, Mediterranean, Creole
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPublic Parking
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefJared Matthews
- AdditionalBar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wine
- Phone number(502) 893-7776