38 Best American Restaurants near Ponchatoula

“Our waiter. Austin was exceptional.“

“I didn’t meet Connie but she knows how to cook! Food & service was great!“

“Look, I'll say it like this. If this place ever shuts down due to lack of business, i will be very upset. They're very willing and patient to answer questions, and this is easily the best fried rice in atleast a 50 mile radius. The honey walnut was excellent. The lady that i assume is the owner recommended apple pie for desert, and man. Its apple pie. Its good apple pie. At the end of the day.. its apple pie. Yall are a great addition to ponchatoula and I'm happy to finally see a clean and delicious place set in this location. (Come on, Bootsy's). I'll be back.“

“Delicious!!! Delicious!!!! Fast friendly service and amazing food“

“Great home cooked food - very nice staff and owners - really enjoyed this place“

“We hosted my daughter’s Sweet 16 at JRucker’s this past weekend. Everyone had a great time! Ms. Olivia handled all the decorations creating a beautiful space. She gave me everything I could have imagined and more. It really was a beautiful party! The staff was professional, paid attention to details, friendly, and fun. Everyone is still talking about how good the food was, especially the shrimp pasta. This is the perfect place to host an event big or small. I highly recommend you check them out. Our night was pure perfection! You won’t be disappointed.“

“We hosted my daughter’s Sweet 16 at JRucker’s this past weekend. Everyone had a great time! Ms. Olivia handled all the decorations creating a beautiful space. She gave me everything I could have imagined and more. It really was a beautiful party! The staff was professional, paid attention to details, friendly, and fun. Everyone is still talking about how good the food was, especially the shrimp pasta. This is the perfect place to host an event big or small. I highly recommend you check them out. Our night was pure perfection! You won’t be disappointed.“

“Large order, ready is 15 minutes. Got everything right. Was hot and great! Well done!“

“Every visit is an absolute delight! The food is consistently delicious—every dish I’ve tried has been flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. But what truly sets this place apart is the service. The youngest staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that you don’t often find anymore. Their genuine hospitality makes all the difference. I also love that I can count on live music on the weekends—it adds such a wonderful energy and makes for the perfect date night with my husband. Whether we’re enjoying a relaxing evening together or introducing friends to this hidden gem, the experience is always fantastic. If you’re looking for a place that delivers both exceptional food and an inviting ambiance, this is it! Highly recommend!“

“Had the “BIG Daddy” It was Awesome and service was great!!! Worth the trip from Denham WILL BE BACK“

“The Jalapeño burger is really good. Moonshine swirl is refreshing as well. Servers are nice and attentive.“

“Our Girl's Lunch Yayas enjoyed lunch at Jacmel this afternoon celebrating Mother's Day. We had a great time together w great food, great service, lots of laughter and good for the soul girl time. Thank you Jacmel staff , cook and our waiter Michael. ❤️“

“My husband and I stopped to have dinner on Saturday 4/26/25, the service was excellent, food came out quickly and was delicious, very clean and we highly recommend it!!“

“Maddie was great, bottomless mimosas on Sundays, and water (with ice) for the doggo on the patio, couldn’t ask for a better Sunday with the great atmosphere and great food!“

“Ate here on a Wednesday for their “Wingin’ Wednesdays” the quality and size of wings were amazing. We got the hot honey and they were delicious. We of course got a shake after our meal which is obviously needed if you eat here. Strongly recommend this place.“

“Angela was our server and she was incredible.
I sampled 4 of the 30 something beers on tap. We decided on fried Chicken Livers and the Brussel sprouts for appetizers which were awesome. Angela told us that they have bands on the weekends. I particularly liked the outside deck overlooking the lake.
This is one destination you have to visit. Can't wait to have a steak on Thursday night! Tell them Greg and Pam sent you.“

“The food is subpar, especially for Hammond.“

“Ej was a friendly and great sever“

“Went today for the first time and I was so impressed! The ribs fell off the bone, bbq sauce was delicious, but y’all those green beans were hands down the best! We will be back! Made with love and honey it shows!!“

“ordered a Commadores meat pizza with extra cheese and they knocked it out the park!!“

“I have to say yall have the best customer service ♡ we drove an hour to get both cracklins and some crawfish pies. Our ETA was a few minutes before closing time & I was able to place my order over the phone. Customer Service & Food Quality is hands down 5++ Stars!!!“

“Wonderful food and people! Happened to be in town and stopped here! Definitely recommend. Best service we've had in a while!!!“

“We were so impressed with this place. The atmosphere, service and food were all exceptional! Carly was our server and is a sweet young lady and quick with checking on us and making sure we enjoyed everything. I had the redfish stuffed with crabmeat and Ed had the burger with truffle fries. Such an awesome place! Great for date nights.“

“We had about 30 people in our group today and service was fast and friendly. Thanks Emma L for taken care of us. Oh, can't forget the food, it was delicious!!“

“Friendly and fast service, food was amazing, as usual!! Highly recommend!

Kid-friendliness: Happy environment for children, lots to look at all over, menus with coloring options and games on them with crayons for children

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Food was great & the service was good and friendly“

“We ❤️ Buddies! The salmon is my favorite but my husband loves their steaks! The food, service and atmosphere are top notch! I have food allergies and they are happy to accommodate. Highly recommend!“

“Dang those fried pickles are just delightful!! And the ranch that comes with it, it's just WOW the food here is great and the fact that I'm the owner's son, this place is the best and I get to eat for free because like I said I'm the owner's son and he owns the place lucky me!! ?“

“Came to get breakfast with my husband after picking him up from collage.

Kathleen was our server, and she was super awesome. We had a couple casual conversations, and it was nice. She's really understanding and accommodating with the drink/food service.“

“I haven’t been in Louisiana in years but as soon as I got off the interstate, I found the nearest Waffle House and saw a familiar face, Ms Tashaw from 190 Waffle House. This beautiful young lady stands out because she is very quiet in a nosey place yet she shines bright with her gorgeous smile, great attitude, excellent service, and positive vibes. She is definitely the waitress you will be very pleased with. Good job Waffle House on retaining quality employees.“

“Amazing food! Owners and staff were amazing as well! Highly recommend!“

“This place is currently called Railway Cafe, and it's got a very cozy, rather nostalgic vibe to it. The servers are very polite, and the food is worth the price. I ordered the fish po'boy, and it was quite possibly the best po'boy I ever had!“

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“Good service. Good food. One of the better Waffel House eaterys.“

“I’d love the golden corral The staff are friendly the restaurant is clean the food is awesome. It is so much better than the one in Kenner they are very rude and unprofessional I stop going there long as the golden corral is open in Hammond I’ll be the first one in the door. Thank you.“

“The food was good and hot and yummy the best and my waitress was a very polite and kind I would say she was outstanding couldn't ask for better“

“Best Waffle House in Hammond!!“

“Not a lot of interaction with the staff here but they serve their purpose with no complaints. My family from out of state love when we come here for the buffet and the desserts. I personally enjoy their banana bread pudding but there's no complaints when it comes to the rest of the food!!“