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Ponchatoulas

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About this business

Ponchatoulas was founded in February 1996, by original owner Johnny Gaudet, who then partnered with Chris Garriga in 2004. With a passion for good food and fun, Gaudet opened the restaurant on the bustling Park Avenue in downtown Ruston. The building housed a fire station in the early 1900's, complete with the big red fire truck and even horse-drawn carriages lining the downtown streets. Some years later, the location became a landmark for one of history's music legends, Elvis Presley. Presley recorded in an upstairs studio ... read more

Location details

109 E Park Ave, Ruston, LA, 71270, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Amy Arnold Swint 
7 years ago

I had a cheeseburger with smoked bacon and it was delicious. Nice big burger. Cooked just right. 

Business response:

Thank you Amy! We sure do love our customers! 

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Sydney Ann Kliesing 
7 years ago

A very busy Saturday, the hostess searched to find my table of 6 and made one up, and my waitress Katie was fantastic. I'm so impressed with the customer service on a bust Saturday, I would absolutely hate to work a game day with all the people coming in. These girls need a raise! And the bartender makes very good drinks! 

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Lynn Dukes 
7 years ago

Gumbo was kickin!! Pass on the fried oysters until they learn to cook em. 

Business response:

Thanks for the review Lynn! Our oysters are hand battered and always fresh! We are sorry you were not pleased with them. You can message our manager if you would like so we can fix this problem in the future! 

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Jonathan Meaney 
7 years ago
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Gary R. Cox 
7 years ago

Stopped by for lunch with my wife and son. They had been there before, but it was my first time eating there. The service was good and the food was awesome. I will definitely be returning soon and very often. 

Business response:

Thank you Mr. Gary! We pride ourselves on great customer service and awesome, fresh food! We appreciate you taking the time to give us a review and hope to see you again soon! 

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Dwayne English 
7 years ago
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April Herzog Reno 
7 years ago
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Shelly DeAtley 
7 years ago

Only had drinks here, but they were good. Great atmosphere! 

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Willie Vanderbrink 
7 years ago

Enjoyed our gameday visit. Service was very good despite a very crowded restaurant. We enjoyed the appetizers we ordered. We were to early for lunch. Shelby was our server and never stopped working Great place. 

Business response:

Thank you Willie! Our servers have been working hard this weekend to give our customers the best service possible! We appreciate you taking the time to write us!! 

Frequently asked questions about Ponchatoulas

How is Ponchatoulas rated?

Ponchatoulas has a 4.4 star rating with 2,003 reviews. 

When is Ponchatoulas open?

Ponchatoulas is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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