Ponchatoulas

Ruston, LA · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Ruston
#28
of 110 restaurants
City Percentile
50%
rating percentile
Address
Ponchatoulas, 109 E Park Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
Phone
(318) 254-5200
Website
www.ponchatoulas.com
Status
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM

Ponchatoulas is a restaurant located in Ruston, LA. It is one of 110 restaurants listed in Ruston. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Ruston city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Ponchatoulas

In the heart of Ruston, Ponchatoulas has been a culinary landmark since 1996, captivating patrons with its delectable seafood, Cajun and Creole flavors. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this beloved restaurant as you savor mouthwatering... More

Hours

Saturday10 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Karen Drumm · Dec 2025

Ok, looking for something just Louisiana,,, we'll we found it!! Absolutely the best. The food was amazing! The onions ring, man so good! Fried shrimp and oysters make you wanna slap your momma... hehehe (just not mine lol) Leah was our waitress. She made the meal PERFECT! What great service and personality! We were passing through but we WILL be back. This is our place when we pass this way again, which we do a lot.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Oliver Bass · Dec 2025

Very homey atmosphere, definition of southern. The food was amazing, I would recommend the Gumbolaya, it was rich and had good heat. Etouffee was also good, very buttery, I would add Tony's.

★★★★★ 5.0 Malinda Butler · Jul 2025

We were greeted and seated in little to no time around 4:30-5:00 on a weekend. I ordered stuffed catfished and onion rings, and both were phenomenal! Our waitress was the best— very attentive to our needs, friendly, and knowledgeable! We were very pleased with our experience! Atmosphere was great— dress up or come in shorts or blue jeans! They also have pick up and delivery for locals, plus fresh and frozen food to reheat or cook at home- great entrees and desserts!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Lauren willis · Apr 2025

If you're looking for healthy options this isn't your spot. We started with seafood gumbo and cheese sticks. The gumbo was mostly roux and rice. The cheese sticks were good, although I'd prefer to have marinara as an option for dipping instead of just ranch. We got the combo with fish and shrimp with onion rings. This had decent portions and and the rings were good. It did come with a side salad which was a very light portion.

★★★★★ 5.0 Phillip Cole · Apr 2025

Some of the best, if not the best, Cajun food I've ever had. Started with the fried pickles and the wife had a salad. Both excellent. I had the stuffed catfish covered with Crawfish Etouffe and a side of jambalaya. Sooooo good! The little lady had a muffaletta and it was badass as well. Highly recommended. Server Cameron was fantastic as well. Cant wait to go back.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Seafood restaurantBarCajun restaurantCreole restaurantRestaurant

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