10 Best Cocktail Bars near Ponchatoula

“Our waiter. Austin was exceptional.“

“I ordered catering for a family gathering. The food was absolutely scrumptious!!! Staff are awesome. I totally recommend El Rancho.“

“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.“

“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!“

“We get dark Russians by the gallon . Sometimes they need to mix a new batch. The staff is very accommodating. Our usual order is rather specific and we joke with them about that--they normally get it right after a couple of visits. The daiquiris are delicious; the store and bathrooms are clean. Can't ask for more than that!“

“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.“

“Our first trip there. The food was delicious. I had fried catfish with fried rice. It was cooked perfectly. My sister had fried shrimp with sweet potato fries. Again cooked to perfection. Whitney was our server. She was so attentive. We wanted oysters, but they were out until later today. The have fresh shucked oyster's. We definitely will get them next trip. The owner Miss Sara came an talked to us about our experience. They all made us feel like we were important to them. Some places make you feel like a bother. Not here. The price for the amount of food was incredible too. Can't wait till next time. Thank y'all so much.“

“Excellent food and service. The only issue we had was a very loud political event in the bar area, which calmed down over time.“