Opening hours
Closed · opens 10:30 AM
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Ruston: 12:31 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (318) 254-5200 to confirm.
Location & directions
109 East Park AvenueRuston, LA 71270
About Ponchatoulas
Located at 109 East Park Avenue in Ruston, Louisiana, Ponchatoulas is a Cajun restaurant. Our Ruston guide covers 79 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Ponchatoulas is open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
You can visit for dine-in. On the menu: seafood and sandwiches.
For questions or orders, call (318) 254-5200.
Quick facts
- Category
- Cajun Restaurant · Seafood, Sandwich
- Address
- 109 East Park Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270
- Phone
- (318) 254-5200
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Cajun restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Ponchatoulas’s weekday schedule with 21 other Cajun restaurants in Louisiana. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:30 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 72.5 hours a week, about the same as the local median (71 hours). 62% of Cajun restaurants in Louisiana open on Sundays, and Ponchatoulas is one of them.
Compared with 21 other Cajun restaurants in Louisiana that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Cajun restaurants in Louisiana
Based on 8 menus with 404 priced items from Cajun restaurants in Louisiana, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.99 and $16.29.
We don’t have Ponchatoulas’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Cajun restaurants in Louisiana typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp Platter | 50% | $20.00 |
| French Fries | 50% | $4.20 |
| Side Salad | 50% | $5.00 |
| Fried Okra | 38% | $4.20 |
Calculated from 8 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Ponchatoulas there are 17 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 42 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chicken & Wings (8), Burgers & Fast Food (5), Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), and Pizza (4).
20 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaBayou Axe< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsUtility Brewing Company< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeThe Local< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiRAW Sushi Bar0.1 mi
- ItalianRoma Italian Bistro0.2 mi
What to expect at a Cajun restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Ponchatoulas's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is Ponchatoulas open on Sunday?
Yes, Ponchatoulas is open on Sundays: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Ponchatoulas located?
Ponchatoulas is located at 109 East Park Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270.
What is the phone number of Ponchatoulas?
You can call Ponchatoulas at (318) 254-5200.
Does Ponchatoulas offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Ponchatoulas. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Ponchatoulas open late?
No, Ponchatoulas usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Ponchatoulas?
There are 42 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Ponchatoulas. Nearby options include Bayou Axe (< 0.1 mi), Utility Brewing Company (< 0.1 mi), and The Local (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Cajun restaurants in Louisiana cost?
Based on 8 menus with 404 priced items from Cajun restaurants in Louisiana, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.99 and $16.29.
Nearby places
All in Ruston
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