Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews
4.7
620 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
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2 people
27 Nov 2024
19:00
- Neighbourhood gem
- Good for special occasions
- Great for creative cocktails
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 11:00–21:00
- Phone number(502) 893-7776
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefJared Matthews
- AreaSt Matthews
- Cross Streetnorth of Shelbyville Rd
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- AdditionalBar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Appetizers
Appetizer Crab CakeUS$15.00
Fresh Maryland crab with chili hollandaise. Served with a side of roasted vegetables.
Bayou DipUS$13.00
Cream cheese, roasted chicken, jalapeños, and green chilies. Served with toasted pita bread.
Bleu Cheese PolentaUS$12.00
Topped with grilled asparagus, portabella mushrooms, red onions, bleu cheese crumbles, and roasted red pepper sauce
- Add ChickenUS$7.00
- Add ShrimpUS$7.00
- Add SalmonUS$8.00
Chicken WingsUS$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 HotUS$0.00
- Sriracha CreamUS$0.00
- Half and HalfUS$0.00
- NakedUS$0.00
- RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheseUS$0.00
Extra DressingUS$1.00
Choose a side of any of our homemade dressings.
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Hummus TrioUS$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
- PitaUS$0.00
- VeggiesUS$0.00
- Half Pita/Half VeggiesUS$0.00
Lg Garlic Cheese SticksUS$15.00
House-made pizza crust with garlic butter and mozzarella, served with a side of marinara
Sm Garlic Cheese SticksUS$12.00
House-made pizza crust with garlic butter and mozzarella, served with a side of marinara
Small Shrimp & GritsUS$15.00
New Orleans-style shrimp cooked in garlic, cajun spices and butter over our creamy cheese grits
- 1 Extra ShrimpUS$2.00
- 2 Extra ShrimpUS$4.00
- 3 Extra ShrimpUS$6.00
- 4 Extra ShrimpUS$8.00
- 5 Extra ShrimpUS$10.00
- 6 Extra ShrimpUS$12.00
Spinach & Tomato LavashUS$12.00
Flat bread topped with fresh tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and finished with smoked salt
- Add ChickenUS$7.00
- Add ShrimpUS$7.00
- Add SalmonUS$8.00
Wild Bills Famous Cajun CheeseUS$12.00
Served with our house-made bread sticks
- Extra Wild Bill CheeseUS$6.00
- Extra BreadsticksUS$5.00
16 Oz DressingUS$10.00
16 Oz Mason Jar of any of our homemade dressings.
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Lou Lou T ShirtUS$20.00
Extra BreadsticksUS$5.00
Salad/Soup
Bowl Of The DayUS$9.00
Chef's daily homemade selection
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
Bowl She Crab SoupUS$10.00
Loaded with crab, cream, and sherry
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
Cobb SaladUS$13.00
Romaine lettuce with ham, egg, bacon, tomatoes, avocado and homemade bleu cheese dressing
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Special Cup SoupUS$7.00
Chef's homemade daily selection
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
Cup She Crab SoupUS$7.00
Loaded with crab, cream, and sherry
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
Large Caesar SaladUS$13.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese with homemade caesar dressing.
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Large Classic Wedge SaladUS$13.00
Iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, roma tomatoes and red onion, topped with our world-famous bleu cheese dressing and blue cheese crumbles
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Large Seasonal SaladUS$13.00
Mixed greens, pepitos, golden raisins, blue cheese crumbles, Granny Smith apples and molasses vinaigrette
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Roasted Chicken SaladUS$15.00
Grilled chicken, mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions and sweet red peppers. Served with balsamic vinaigrette or honey mustard
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Side SaladUS$6.00
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, parmesan cheese, and croutons
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Small Caesar SaladUS$10.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese with homemade caesar dressing.
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Small Classic Wedge SaladUS$10.00
Iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, roma tomatoes and red onion, topped with our world-famous bleu cheese dressing and blue cheese crumbles
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Small Seasonal SaladUS$10.00
Mixed greens, pepitos, golden raisins, blue cheese crumbles, Granny Smith apples and molasses vinaigrette
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Cup Of GumboUS$8.00
Traditional New Orleans Gumbo with smoked chicken, sausage, shrimp, and crawfish.
Small Arugula SaladUS$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.
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Large Arugula SaladUS$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.
- SalmonUS$8.00
- ShrimpUS$7.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$7.00
- CrawfishUS$8.00
- BreadUS$0.25
- Extra DressingUS$1.00
- Crab CakeUS$10.00
- Dan O’s RanchUS$0.00
- Bleu CheeseUS$0.00
- CaesarUS$0.00
- Molasses VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Balsamic VinaigretteUS$0.00
- Honey MustardUS$0.00
- Oil & VinegarUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
- Caesar Side SaladUS$0.00
- Roasted Red Pepper VinaigretteUS$0.00
Pasta
Small Pasta CarbonaraUS$14.00
Chicken, fresh mushrooms, red onions, green onions and bacon in a Parmesan cream sauce over linguini
Large Pasta CarbonaraUS$18.00
Chicken, fresh mushrooms, red onions, green onions and bacon in a Parmesan cream sauce over linguini
Small Cajun Crawfish LinguineUS$16.00
Crawfish, Tasso Ham, roasted red peppers, and green onions tossed in a Frank's Red Hot cream sauce.
Large Cajun Crawfish LinguineUS$20.00
Crawfish, Tasso Ham, roasted red peppers, and green onions tossed in a Frank's Red Hot cream sauce.
Small Linguine & MeatballsUS$14.00
Our homemade marinara sauce with our famous meatballs, topped with Parmesan cheese
Large Linguine & MeatballsUS$18.00
Our homemade marinara sauce with our famous meatballs, topped with Parmesan cheese
LasagnaUS$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 PastaUS$15.00
Linguine, white wine butter sauce, capers, red peppers, lemon, cherry tomatoes.
Large Lemon Piccata PastaUS$19.00
Linguine, white wine butter sauce, capers, red peppers, lemon, cherry tomatoes.
Small Short Rib & Marsala Bowtie PastaUS$18.00
Braised short rib, with spinach, shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions in a marsala cream sauce.
Large Short Rib & Marsala Bowtie PastaUS$22.00
Braised short rib, with spinach, shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions in a marsala cream sauce.
1/2 Pan Catering Short Rib MarsalaUS$125.00
From The Bayou
JambalayaUS$16.00
Traditional style New Orleans jambalaya smoked chicken, spicy cajun sausage, shrimp, and crawfish over dirty rice
Chef Clay’s Famous GumboUS$16.00
Traditional style New Orleans gumbo. Smoked chicken, spicy Cajun sausage, shrimp and crawfish over rice
Crawfish EtoufféeUS$17.00
Louisiana crawfish, trinity vegetables, rich tomato sauce, and cream served over dirty rice
- Double The CrawfishUS$7.00
Red Beans And RiceUS$16.00
Classic Red Beans and Rice w/ Andouille Sausage over dirty rice
Cajun SamplerUS$25.00
Choose from 3 of our Bayou Selections
Entrees
Cajun Dusted OystersUS$25.00
Pan Fried Oysters over our cheese grits w/ spring onions, crispy bacon, and our famous crawfish étouffée
Hot BrownUS$17.00
A Louisville classic! Mornay sauce, Roasted Turkey, Smoked Bacon, and Tomatoes
Shrimp & GritsUS$24.00
New Orleans-style shrimp cooked in garlic, Cajun spices and butter of creamy cheese grits
- 1 Extra ShrimpUS$2.00
- 2 Extra ShrimpUS$4.00
- 3 Extra ShrimpUS$6.00
- 4 Extra ShrimpUS$8.00
- 5 Extra ShrimpUS$10.00
- 6 Extra ShrimpUS$12.00
Twin Crab CakesUS$28.00
Fresh Maryland crab with chili hollandaise. Served with a side of roasted vegetables.
Grilled Mango SalmonUS$26.00
Grilled Alaskan Salmon, topped w/ mango jalapeño salsa, served w/ vegetable of the day. (Herb olive oil substitute topping upon request)
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
- Mango SalsaUS$0.00
- Herb Olive OilUS$0.00
Louisiana RedfishUS$32.00
Pan seared redfish, creamy cheese grits, tasso ham, cajun butter, seasonal vegetables.
Creole Marinated Flat Iron SteakUS$26.00
Prime beef, blackened confit potatoes, seasonal vegetables, with a Lou Lou compound butter.
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- WellUS$0.00
Sandwiches
BBQ Short Rib and Bleu CheeseUS$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 VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Cajun Short Rib MeltUS$18.75
Braised short rib, Wild Bill's cheese, mozzarella, banana peppers, and caramelized onions on a brioche bun.
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Chicken Portabella RollUS$18.75
Chicken, tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, spinach, feta and mozzarella cheese, rolled in lavash flat bread with a spicy roasted red pepper sauce.
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$18.75
Chicken Breast , tomatoes, mixed greens, fire roasted red peppers, feta cheese with a pesto aioli on a brioche bun.
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Lou Lou BurgerUS$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 VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Meatball SandwichUS$18.75
Our famous meatballs with marinara sauce, mozzarella and roasted garlic aioli served with a side of your choice
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Muffuletta SandwichUS$17.50
Ham and Genoa salami with Provolone cheese, topped with homemade olive salad served with a side of your choice
- Seasonal VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Spinach & Artichoke RollUS$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 VegetableUS$0.00
- Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$0.00
- Dirty RiceUS$0.00
- Cheese GritsUS$0.00
- Sautéed SpinachUS$0.00
- Cajun Waffle FriesUS$0.00
- Pasta SaladUS$0.00
- FruitUS$0.00
- She CupUS$3.00
- Spec CupUS$2.00
- Side SaladUS$2.00
- No SideUS$0.00
Calzones
Italian Meatball CalzoneUS$16.00
Homemade meatballs, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
Pizzas
Sides
Bleu Cheese ColeslawUS$5.00
Creamy coleslaw with a hint of bleu cheese.
Cajun Waffle FriesUS$5.00
Our classic baked waffle fries with a light Cajun seasoning.
Cheese GritsUS$5.00
Our homemade cheese grits.
Dirty RiceUS$5.00
Our brown rice with a special blend of seasoning for some heat. (Contains no meat)
FruitUS$5.00
Seasonal fruit.
Pasta SaladUS$5.00
Mediterranean creamy style pasta salad with red onions, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Sautéed SpinachUS$5.00
Spinach sautéed with white wine, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic.
Seasonal VegetableUS$5.00
Chef’s selection of seasonal vegetable.
Desserts
Bread PuddingUS$8.00
Oven Baked Brioche Bread, Covered with Bourbon Vanilla Cream Sauce and Caramel
Pretzel BrownieUS$8.00
Oven Baked Brownie, Vanilla Creme Anglaise, Toasted Marshmallow, Caramel Sauce
Banana PuddingUS$8.00
Layers of Vanilla Pudding, with fresh Banana Slices, Vanilla Wafer Cookies, Whipped Cream, And Carmel Sauce
Kids
Buttered NoodlesUS$5.00
Bowtie pasta sautéed with butter.
Cheesy NoodlesUS$7.00
Bowtie pasta sautéed in a cheesy creamy Parmesan sauce.
Chicken FingersUS$7.00
Chicken fingers served with waffle fries.
Grilled Cheese on Texas ToastUS$7.00
Texas toast filled with American cheese served with waffle fries.
- Add HamUS$2.00
Kid’s Cheese BurgerUS$7.00
Classic kids burger with cheese and served with waffle fries.
Linguine with MarinaraUS$5.00
Linguine with our homemade marinara sauce. Add meatballs, chicken for an additional charge.
8" Cheese PizzaUS$7.00
An 8" cheese pizza topped with our homemade marinara and mozzarella cheese. Add classic pizza toppings for an additional charge.
What 620 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.7
- 4.7Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.3Ambience
- 4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Central Kentucky
Neighbourhood gem
Louisville
Neighbourhood gem
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lou Lou Food + Drink - St. Matthews offers a delightful fusion of Italian and New Orleans Cajun cuisine. Known for "fantastic service" and a "gem of a local restaurant," patrons rave about the "amazing food" and vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include jambalaya, shrimp and grits, and "delicious" signature drinks. While some note occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is consistently praised. A must-visit for flavorful dishes and friendly ambiance.
620 Reviews
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Lynn
Louisville
2 reviews
3.02 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Enjoyed a lovely meal and had attentive service. Bonus that the bar offers mocktails.Is this helpful?
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Lyndsay
Louisville
1 review
5.01 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Fantastic and attentive service. Food was delicious and came out quickly.Is this helpful?
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Nadine
Western KY
12 reviews
5.012 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Lou Lou is consistently good with both food and service and tonight was no exception. My seasonal salad was fresh and flavorful, though I took off a star for value because the salmon on it was minuscule and the overall portion of the dish was pretty small (next time I will order the "large" for a few dollars more). My friend's salmon and salad were also tasty. But the real star tonight was our server, Jena. She was incredibly friendly and efficient, and made us feel so welcome - we lingered for a long time and she never made us feel rushed. She also brewed fresh decaf coffee for me. The person who seated us was also friendly and kind. The great staff at Lou Lou Food & Drink really take this place to the next level.Is this helpful?
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Jack
Louisville
30 reviews
4.030 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 3
Lou Lou's is a fine neighborhood restaurant with a fine selection of entrées, beer and mixed drinks. My wife really enjoyed her gumbo. I ordered the salmon with snow peas. It's always delicious and, seasoned just right. You can get it as I prefer in olive oil or a special mango sauce. Either way you can't go wrong. Our visit today was on a Tuesday night, which means it was not overly crowded and appreciably quieter than on their busier nights.Is this helpful?
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Bob
London
7 reviews
4.07 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
Excellent food and service. Decor a little plain and dated but pricing very reasonable. Would recommend.Is this helpful?
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Bonnie
Portland
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
It was our first time to eat here. Everything was delicious - the Blue Cheese Polenta, Cajun Oysters, Jumbalaya and the Brownie with Roasted Marshmallow. We both left satiated! We had ordered a pizza to go but when it didn’t come and it wasn’t on the bill when it came, we decided not to wait any longer. I would eat here again.Is this helpful?
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Jeff
Louisville
2 reviews
4.02 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
I've been here many times. With one exception, pervious visits were all 5 stars. This time my only reason for not going five star on food and value was for the money the food portion of jambalaya seemed smaller and more watery than past. Still great flavor and the right amount of spiciness I expected.Is this helpful?
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Anne
Chicago
vip15 reviews
5.015 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Very fun girls’ night out! The service was friendly and attentive - and you can’t beat the scallops and 1/2 price wine bottles on Wednesday evenings! We always enjoy the pizza during the week, and the specials on the weekends! Wonderful bar!Is this helpful?
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Donna
Indiana
3 reviews
5.03 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
Our server Jena was fabulous! She did a great job explaining things on the menu. The seasonal Blackberry Spritzer was fabulous . Portions are generous and the food was delicious. We were from out of town but if we lived in Louisville we would come to Lou Lou's often!Is this helpful?
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Jack
Louisville
30 reviews
4.030 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 2
Lou Lou Cafe is a local gem for casual dining. Their specialties are Italian and New Orleans cajun. It has a very active bar separated from the main dining area. The acoustics, our best described as loud when they're busy. It is a small dining room that they have attempted to buffer the sound but not my satisfaction. There are a few very good entrées that remain standard on the menu. My favorite is Salmon with Snow peas. There are plenty of offerings for any Palatte. If you're looking for a nice casual place for dinner… It's a pretty good choice.Is this helpful?
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Lou Lou Food + Drink - St Matthews is rated 4.7 stars by 620 OpenTable diners.
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2 people
27 Nov 2024
19:00
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108 Sears Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207
Additional information
- Cross Streetnorth of Shelbyville Rd
- AreaSt Matthews
- Hours of OperationDaily 11:00–21:00
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesCreole / Cajun / Southern, Mediterranean, Creole
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPublic Lot
- 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