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Lou Lou on Market, Louisville, KY

Lou Lou on Market

4.6
4.6
776 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun
812 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206-1628

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2 people
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9:00 pm
Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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!
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Derby Weekend in The Stave 🥂🐎

    1 May 2025 - 3 May 2025
    Slip away from the Derby chaos and into The Stave, Lou Lou on Market’s exclusive speakeasy, for a weekend of low-lit elegance and high-spirited indulgence. Enjoy Creole-inspired dishes, crafted cocktails, and an intimate atmosphere that feels like a secret afterparty straight out of New Orleans. Crisp white tablecloths, candlelight, and a whole lot of charm—this is where the magic happens, all Derby weekend long. Stairs are required to access this space. There is no additional charge, but please only select this option if you'd like to dine in the speakeasy!
    Derby Weekend in The Stave 🥂🐎 photo
  • Kegs & Eggs 2025!

    2 May 2025 only
    5th Annual Kegs & Eggs! Date: Friday, May 2, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Lou Lou on Market, 812 E Market St, Louisville, KY Admission: Free Start your Oaks Day with one of Derby weekend’s favorite traditions. The 5th Annual Kegs & Eggs at Lou Lou on Market is bringing back Breakfast, Blues, Beignets & Booze in a festive outdoor tent on the patio, creating a Café "Lou" Monde atmosphere in the heart of NuLu. What to expect: Live music by Danny Flanigan Creole Bloody Marys at the patio bar with Beckmann Cajun-inspired breakfast and brunch specials A portion of food sales benefiting APRON Inc. to support local food and beverage workers in need Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are highly recommended. Secure your spot at loulouonmarket.com/reservations. No tickets, no cover—just great food, drinks, and Derby spirit. Bring your friends and start the weekend off right.

What 776 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

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Lou Lou on Market is a vibrant dining spot offering a delightful blend of New Orleans-inspired cuisine and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "great service," with standout dishes like the Cajun sampler, boudin balls, and bread pudding. The "charming ambiance" and friendly staff complete the experience, making it a must-visit in Louisville.
776 Reviews
  1. Gretchen VIP

    Louisville14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Above expectations, service was top notch! Our party enjoy the whole experience. 😊

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  2. Nikita

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best boudin ever and customer service was a team effort during busiest time of the day.

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  3. Betty

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once inside the doors, absolutely everything was perfect. At this time, our city has created barriers to accessing parking near Lu Lu. But, overlooking those barriers and finding one's way into Lu Lu is well worth it!

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  4. Steve

    Louisville63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. The Chicago deep dish pizza was amazing…..but everything was great.

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  5. Chris VIP

    Louisville5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hot dishes were served pretty cold to everyone at our table of four. Barely lukewarm (and watery sauce) pasta. Others' fish dishes with grits were cool and even the beignets were not even warm, which was disappointing. It seemed wayyy busy and the amount of staff working looks stretched thin, dashing all over the place.

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  6. Amy

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed lunch on the patio with friends. Had perfectly cooked mussels as a light entree. Service was very prompt and friendly. The patio itself was a lovely space.

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  7. Kristin VIP

    Seattle23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit to LouLou on Market. It was very spacious and the service was good but not great. The food was mediocre and not reasonably priced for the quality. We had the burger (dry and bland meat with Cajun spice on top); Crawfish Mac N Cheese (which had a lot of crawfish but Mac and cheese only okay); mahi with étouffée - mahi a little overcooked but étouffée was good; and the Cajun Seafood, which we all agreed was the best dish (a lot of seafood, cheese was just right, and the crust is amazing). Also there is no draft beer at this location. It was okay but we would likely not go there again.

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  8. Joe

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brenna was fantastic! And the food never disappoints!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing time with my girlfriends but this was a very busy day so our server was clearly very tired from the day. As someone that has been in the food industry before, I understand how she had no energy by the time we came in and were her last table towards the end of the night. However, she completely forgot 2 people at our table ordered a food menu that was not available and she never told them so they sat there waiting for their food for 10 mins before she came and finally told them they were out. Manager came over and apologized and seemed very tired himself. Nothing was comped on my friend’s meals though. One only had her appetizer and no main dish and by the time they told us, kitchen was already closed. And the other luckily had an appetizer, a salad and a main so she could eat her main. Overall, I love this place. Food and drinks are great, ambiance is great. I think they just had a 1 off night but they should have at least comped the appetizer and 1 drink my friend had since they didn’t have her main dish and told her too late for her to order anything else.

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  10. KateN VIP

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent. Unique atmosphere made this a memorable dinner for our family.

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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 776 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 57 times today
Experiences are available.
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812 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206-1628

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Near the intersection of Shelby Street and Market Street
  • Area
    East Market St - NuLu
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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