50 Best American Restaurants near Ruston

“Today was our first time in. Great inviting atmosphere and delicious food. we live about an hour and a half away but this will be the food stop any time we come to town.“

“Service here is amazing. A lot of my favorite bartenders have left but my boy Noah still absolutely kills it and provides amazing service everytime. Make my boy manager and give him a raise. Free Desserts for a Ruston speeding ticket is also the best promotion I’ve ever heard in my life.“

“I just wanted to acknowledge bartender Rebeka who always goes out of the way to be kind too everyone and always knows my drink. always flawless, gorgeous, and funny. Also the Lamb burger and ceaser combo is exceptional. Keep it up Coopers! Hiring manager my hats off for the service and food.“

“Party of 4 for my nephews birthday party. Zach was our server who had amazing presence and really knew what he was up to! Bravo to Zach. The new menu did not disappoint. 10 out of 10 - 100% recommend. We'll be back. Beignets for dessert - cherry on top of a lovely evening.“

“This place is AMAZING! The food is SOOO darn good, every single time. The staff is great, atmosphere is great. Cannot recommend this place ENOUGH!“

“I went in on Sunday May 31st. everything that evening, was a little off. I wasn't pleased. So I let the managers know that there team had fallen short. Of the Bears credos and Standards. This week the whole staff was working as a team producing quality food and a welcoming, atmosphere. for people to enjoy. Awesome JOB Lakewood Black Bear Team.“

“We wanted to find somewhere that was on the waterfront preferably around some boats with some decent food that we could have a light lunch. My brother knew about this place and we went there and I had to say that first off the scenery is absolutely wonderful. The service was very good and the food was really delicious. We had steamed clams and fried calamari and smoked salmon bruschetta with avocado. Everything was delicious and absolutely wonderful“

“Southwest benedict is awesome! They also have great lunch.“

“This place is amazing!! Top notch service, amazing food and really nice wait staff totally competent and right on spot!“

“Celebrated a birthday date night and first time dining here. Great ambiance with fantastic service. (Thank you Jordan). We called ahead and made reservations. The table was decorated with a long stemmed red rose and a birthday card. Our meal was so delicious! Cocktails, starters, dinner and dessert were pure perfection! Thank you chef(s). That was hands down, one of the best meals we have ever had! We are already mapping out what we are ordering on our next time here! Oh and the box of letters from other patrons at each table…🥹 so precious! THANK YOU!!“

“The staff seemed friendly enough, the wait for the food was over a half hour long, even though it seemed a few tables stayed open. The food was good enough and had sizable portions but was definitely on the pricey side.“

“Our wait person, Shawna was great!“

“Yummy food, huge portions, and amazing owners! The city of Fircrest is so lucky to have this restaurant.“

“Ordered from Carr's for the first time today. Everything my family got was amazing! I had to call and let them know to kiss the chef for us because the food was prepared perfectly! I know where I'm going for my bday this year. Thank you for the amazing food!“

“It's a secret why I recommend them.“

“The food was very tasty in a clean non pretentious atmosphere. I would definitely go there again“

“Steak over fries was ridiculously good, and now I'm hooked! Only go there if you want every other fries experience to be mediocre afterward. Almost licked the plate.“

“Great prices, the patties are pretty basic but the toppings are fresh and there are a variety of options. The Greek burger was amazing but the blue cheese burger had way too much mayo. My daughter had a lot of fun with the retro video games and decoration, we will definitely come back again.“

“food is so delicious hi Kevin how's your Mom doing“

“best pizza in Tacoma hands down awesome atmosphere and stiff drinks“

“Ordered the Tower Platter and it was excellent - everything was fried so perfectly and was delicious. Was enjoyed by all in our group even the baby. Can't go wrong with ordering food from the restaurant.“

“Absolutely delicious food, and great service!“

“Just wanna say how good the service is everytime we have breakfast at Elmer's on Capitol Blvd. Rosemary is the only one that helps us out everytime and we love her a ton. Always our go to place for breakfast. Thank-you Rosemary for your 10 out 10 service.“

“many years ago would go every day after work or should I say in my young years, Many beach derby Christmas parties Halloween parties so much fun with Dan Lean. thanks for the memories!“

“Love having a local place to enjoy some good food and fun atmosphere. I've been coming here for years. Can still get food that was on menu years ago. Love Mom's mess for breakfast. Looking forward to spending many more days here and enjoying good food.“

“bangers and mash, schnitzel, huge salads“

“We have loved this building for now four generations of our family coming here. The current proprietor makes delicious food and pours her heart and skills into every scratch recipe. Today, we were well taken care of as we celebrated my mom’s 75th birthday in their outdoor dining space. Everyone loved their food, enjoyed friendly & attentive service, and enjoyed many “memory lane” conversations about coming to The Bair (and Mom working part-time here back in the day). Nostalgic, special, fabulous food, and great people. Thank you to Sara and her fantastic team!“

“We were greeted and seated with no reservation. Service and food were impeccable. SJ“

“The Greenhouse is by far our favorite restaurant. Always excellent food and exceptional service in a setting that just makes us feel special. Today we had another wonderful family birthday lunch. So grateful to the staff who make our celebrations so special.“

“Went to WildFin last night for the first time to celebrate a friend’s birthday. It was arguably the BEST service we’ve experienced at a restaurant! It was very busy, peak hours, with a Christmas boat parade on the water going on and our server, Kendra, was incredible! She was kind, personable, attentive, efficient, and knowledgeable on the menu. And that was just the cherry on top. The food was delicious, great portions, and left us feeling satisfied. Such a great experience! We’ll definitely be back.“

“Excellent dinner beautiful presented and cooked to perfection. We will be returning very soon.“

“Went to Dirty Oscar’s with a friend. I had fish & chips. Great batter not too thick. Also experienced the different tartar sauce- best ever. I liked that it was unique. If you have not tried the bar-restaurant, try it out.“

“Great music, drinks and food! This is one of our favorite venues.“

“my husband and I will go there about few times a year. this was my father in laws favorite place to eat every Wednesday with his brother for many yrs. Yesterday(July 21st) we ate there at approximately 7pm. very nice waiter we had. my husband ordered a Chicken Fried Steak breakfast. he indicated that that meat was very tough and rubbery. I tasted it and totally agreed with him. but that won't stop us from going there again. we did show up on July 16th(Sunday). had no idea you closed up so early(it was about 6pm)“

“Really nice patio seating now also on the east side during the hot afternoons on lounging patio furniture!“

“Breakfast is my favorite -- and Moon Rise Cafe served an exceptional eggs Benedict! Do yourself a favor and take your favorite person here if you want to look like a genius. 🩷“

“Absolutely delicious!!! I had halibut with peach sauce, wild rice and arugula. Out of this world. I'm going back. Barry Doll had the duck. He loved it, but it's going off the menu. The menu rotates so you have to go often. We had the goat cheese appetizer. Perfection. The cheesecake with lemon for dessert. This is a great place to check out. We will be going back more often. Executive chef, Mike, has turned this place around. Such attentive staff that were working hard to help us enjoy our evening. Outdoor seating. Waterfront view. Must try...“

“Great place to meet friends, listen to a fun band every Saturday and grab a meal. They have a new Chef and Bobby is THE BOMB!! I highly recommend this place. The staff is so friendly, too!“

“This is a gem of a restaurant! It's unique and fun to eat breakfast or lunch. We ate there today, and were very pleased with the food and the service!! I love everything about Little Jerry's, and recommend it highly!“

“Great breakfast and cinnamon rolls.“

“Modern design, small town diner vibe. Friends and I stopped by for desert, and both the Lava Cake and Pineapple Upside-down were life altering delights of immense taste bud, interconnected neurological pleasure.Food is food, some is great, others not so much. This? Pure pleasure starting from atop your tongue, flowing through your esophagus, and into your soul. Definitely recommend stopping! Im sure the food was just as good!“

“Best date night spot. Love the nachos. Wife likes the THD pomegranate tequila drink. Definitely a cozy and warming atmosphere. Will def be here again. Thank you Thirsty Hound!“

“Nitty gritty, laid back, red neck pub! Food is great! Order a beer and enjoy it, I love it, the food, service and atmosphere!“

“What a wonderful spot! I had the best French dip I’ve had in quite a while. The food and drinks were both excellent. A special shoutout to Kollin for taking exceptional care of me while I dined and relaxed. He went the extra mile to make sure I was comfortable and completely satisfied throughout my meal. I had a great stay at the Murano, and the restaurant’s food quality truly impressed me.“

“Had a great time!
Someone in our group was allergic to gluten and even though the options were limited, Dylan helped us find an option that was safe and checked with the kitchen to make sure there was no cross contamination! Make our night so much better!!“

“Great service - University Place Applebee’s!“

“I had the best time today at Applebee’s in Lakewood I’ve been here plenty of times but the feel was way different than before. The face lift in the restaurant is very nice it’s an open space and you can see all throughout. The lighting is really nice and it’s inviting.

We had an appetizer of the new waffle fries loaded with this angry orchard white cheddar beer cheese sauce with so much bacon lol we didn’t stop. They will only be here for a short time! So come 😂 Could have but didn’t then my boyfriend had the lunch chicken sandwhich and fries and I hand the cheeseburger the chicken sandwich was huge the whole bird was on that thing lol and so good. We got two drinks and enjoyed the manager and our waitress Paige was amazing thanks for having us ❤ I ate everything else before taking a picture lol“

“The BEST food in Washington. Honestly was not expecting it to be as good as it was, if I didn't currently live across the country from them I would be there for all my meals!“

“We love their food and are very happy Carlene and Richard found the Trolley. Give them a try you will not be disappointed.“