Lou Lou on Market
French Quarter Energy in NuLu.
Cajun-Creole favorites, killer cocktails, live music, private events, and late-night energy in the heart of Louisville.
What are you looking for?
Find the menu, book a table, order online, plan a private event, explore catering, or see what is happening at Lou Lou on Market.
Book a table for dinner, drinks, groups, or a night out in NuLu.
MenuExplore Cajun-Creole favorites, seafood, pasta, pizzas, po’ boys, and cocktails.
Order OnlineBring Lou Lou home with online ordering for pickup or takeout.
Live Music & EventsSee upcoming music, seasonal events, Bourbon nights, and NuLu happenings.
Private EventsPlan birthdays, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, Derby events, and celebrations.
CateringOrder Lou Lou for offices, showers, family gatherings, and off-site events.
The StaveExplore the downstairs Bourbon-forward bar and private event space.
Location & HoursFind us on E Market St in NuLu and check current hours.
Dinner, drinks, music, and a little New Orleans mischief.
NuLu, Lou Lou styleCajun-Creole Comfort With Lou Lou Personality
Start with Crawfish Bayou Dip, settle into gumbo, jambalaya, Shrimp & Grits, blackened seafood, Cajun Seafood Pizza, po’ boys, pasta, beignets, or something built for passing around the table.
Whether you are here for a full dinner, a first round before music, or Lou Lou to-go, the menu is generous, familiar, and full of flavor.
Private Events With More Personality
From rehearsal dinners and Derby weekends to cocktail parties in The Stave, Lou Lou on Market brings bold food, lively energy, and unforgettable spaces to every celebration.
Bring us your date, guest count, and the kind of night you want. We will help with the room, menu, flow, and details.
Lou Lou, Wherever the Party Is
Bring Cajun-Creole comfort, seafood favorites, pizzas, pasta, po’ boys, and Lou Lou staples to offices, parties, showers, and off-site celebrations.
Whether it is a work lunch, family gathering, shower, or large celebration, catering brings the same generous Lou Lou flavor to your table.
Dinner That Turns Into a Night Out
Start with cocktails and Cajun comfort food, stay for live music, patio hangs, and NuLu energy that feels a little more New Orleans than Louisville.
Check what is happening before you book. Some nights are quiet and cozy. Some are made for dinner, a show, and one more round.
The Night Starts Upstairs. The Stave Happens After.
Hidden downstairs beneath Lou Lou on Market, The Stave brings moody lighting, Bourbon-forward cocktails, live music, and speakeasy energy to birthdays, after-parties, private events, and late-night hangs.
Come down after dinner, book it for a celebration, or make it the moodier part of your night out in NuLu.
One of NuLu’s Best Seats
Cocktails, live music, people-watching, and E Market St energy — the patio at Lou Lou on Market was made for long lunches, sunny afternoons, and nights that accidentally turn into another round.
Patio seating is first come, first served and not reservable.
You’re about to have a better night than you planned.
Let the good times rollA little Bourbon Street. A little NuLu.
Brick, balcony energy, cocktails, live music, downstairs glow, and the kind of room that makes dinner feel like the start of something.
Balcony
Cocktails
The Stave
Music
Mardi Gras Energy Year-Round
From Kegs & Eggs and Derby weekend crowds to Bourbon tastings, live music, and New Orleans-inspired parties, Lou Lou on Market was built for celebration.
It is the kind of place that can handle a casual lunch, a full table before a show, a Bourbon event, or a private party that needs more personality than a standard banquet room.
Warm, lively, a little unexpected.
On any given night, Lou Lou on Market might be someone’s first dinner in NuLu, a birthday table upstairs, a couple tucked onto the patio, a group finding their way down to The Stave, or friends staying longer than they planned because the music made it hard to leave.
That is the heart of the place: Cajun-Creole favorites, Mediterranean touches, Bourbon pours, balcony cocktails, private celebrations, and enough character to make an ordinary night feel like something worth remembering.
In the heart of NuLu.
Lou Lou on Market is a New Orleans-inspired restaurant in NuLu, located on E Market St and surrounded by local shops, galleries, bars, and nightlife.
Lou Lou on Market
812 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 515-9699
Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Quick answers before the night starts.
Planning dinner, drinks, music, catering, or a private event? Here are the basics before you head to E Market St.
Do you take reservations?
Yes. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekends, groups, and live music nights. Patio seating is first come, first served and not reservable.
Is patio seating reservable?
No. Patio seating is first come, first served and not reservable.
Do you have private dining?
Yes. Lou Lou on Market offers private event options, including The Stave downstairs.
Do you offer catering?
Yes. Catering is available for offices, parties, showers, and off-site events.
Is The Stave upstairs or downstairs?
The Stave is located downstairs beneath Lou Lou on Market.
What kind of restaurant is Lou Lou on Market?
Lou Lou on Market is a New Orleans-inspired restaurant and nightlife destination in NuLu with Cajun-Creole food, Mediterranean touches, cocktails, live music, private events, catering, and The Stave downstairs.
Is Lou Lou on Market good for birthdays or groups?
Yes. Lou Lou on Market is a strong fit for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, friends in town, company dinners, Derby weekend plans, cocktail parties, and private celebrations.
Come hungry. Stay awhile.
We will have something bold on the table, something cold in the glass, and a little good-times energy waiting on E Market St.