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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

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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
4.42,003 reviews
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Kenny Cason 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Good basic food. The deep fried seafood platter was crunchy without being greasy. 

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Mary Pike 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Great waitstaff and crawfish.!! 

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Brady A Teer 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Was passing through Ruston and wanted to eat some good food. I found what I was looking for with the stuffed catfish. Great employees and atmosphere also 

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Andrew Williamson 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Food was awesome, a must if around Ruston LA 

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Tracy Shaw Luck 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Crawfish were awesome. The garlic made a definite change in the flavor. Some of the best I’ve had in a while. Service was awesome. And the peach spritzer was delicious. 

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Dawn Ransom 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Have been coming here for 20+ years. Never a disappointment. Everything is GREAT. The crawfish tonight...as always...was on point!! 

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Vicki Crist 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

The service was top notch! 

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Steven Norris 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Great food and service. Jamie offered awesome service. I’ll be back every trip to Ruston.... Thank you.. 

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Kat Hamm 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Crawfish best I’ve had this year 

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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