Update: Sadly not what it was. No longer offers daily lunches and most of the time has no cook in…read morehouse. It is a beautiful hidden gem of a spot though to sit on the river and grab a beer on a beautiful day or to watch the sunset. Also they still have Monday night steak night that is very good.

Not a lot of choices in this town so took a chance and turned down the road to Kat's - it was well…read moreworth it! Beautiful view, great service and the food was great. I had the special, chicken fajitas, and they were perfectly spiced. My husband had the burger which was also good. We were there for a late lunch so we were the only customers but I hear this place is jamming in the evening.

After a stop in Pass Manchac looking for outside dining but finding a jammed inside-only restaurant…read morewith no masks, we headed up US 51 into Ponchatoula to look for an alternative. J Rucker's was listed as open, but when we arrived no one was there and it was marked closed. When we called, we were told "yes, we are open" but no one appeared in front. Finally just as we were about to drive off, someone came running across the parking lot. "We are open, and you can sit outside." After that little bit our time confusion (to the restaurant's credit, we were looking for a place around 4:30 in the afternoon and some listings showed a 5 pm opening, while others implied open from lunch to dinner. No big deal), we got seated and offered menus. "Fried ribs" jumped out immediately as (1) unhealthy in many ways (2) unique and (3) of course, something we have to try once. We put in an order for that, along with fried shrimp and stewed chicken. Unfortunately a few minutes later the kitchen informed our server that fried ribs would not be offered that evening. I changed to stewed chicken. For starters, the fried broccoli and boudain balls were hot, fresh, not greasy, and served with a house dipping sauce that had a bit of kick. The stewed chicken arrived in the dense gravy on rice, tasty but beware also on the salty side (this bothered some other diners in my party more than me). The fried shrimp actually might have been the best thing on the table: hot, crispy, with almost like a tempura texture served on a bed of thin-sliced french fries. We were stuffed and facing a ride back to the south shore, so no dessert..."but tell us what you have, anyway." One of the options was "Bananas Foster ice cream." Uh oh, looks like we ARE having dessert. Highly recommended, with a strong banana flavor and actually frozen bits of ripe banana in there. (Some may not like that texture, but didn't bother me one bit). Chicken and waffles are one of the options for entree, as is an ice cream and waffle dessert that looked good as it went out to another table.

We were driving by on our to to another restaurant. This is a wonderful little hole in the wall…read morewith excellent staff! We were instantly seated and the staff had the most tasteful recommendations. The food was insanely delicious! They were so festive. We are definitely coming back time and again!

These might be the best French fries I've ever eaten. The seasoning is so flavorful! Wings were…read morespot on, and the strawberry margarita arrived in these super cute cups (for the strawberry festival) Our server, Avery, was very nice and helpful

This was so good to meeeee. lol My sister and I with our…read morelittles met up in the area for some shopping n found this place. We almost gave up on trying to eat here because parking was terrible. It's located in the downtown area and we circled the area several times before finding a parking spot. We got inside and were immediately greeted and seated. We looked at the menu and decided we'd try as much stuff as we could so sharing was the best option. Wings, egg rolls, shrimp, smoked Gouda soup, kids chicken tender meal. We wanted to try an actual entree but knew it wouldn't get touched. Everything was amazing, except the egg rolls were just decent they were just cheesy. Even their house ranch was good. The chicken tenders were big and seasoned to perfection. Too bad my kid is picky, I had to eat it for her. we both got mules from the Mardi Gras menu and they were pretty good. Our server was just okay. He didn't check on us very much at all. We really enjoyed our food and were glad we decided to wait around for a parking space.

Excellent waitress! Excellent food, great atmosphere. I think our waitress was Stephanie? Has…read moretats on left arm of a vine/flowers. Sorry, for not remembering her name. We, a family of 5 traveling from Kentucky to Galveston decided to stop overnight in Hammond. As soon as we arrived, our waitress immediately recognized the pent up energy of a 3 year old cooped up in a car seat for the last 8 hours. She immediately took his his order and had his dinner on the table quickly, occupying his busy hands. She recommended the spinach dip as appetizer with a fried pasta . It was gone in minutes! Great. She then recommended the special, pork loin, that my son devoured! Wife and daughter thoroughly enjoyed the crab cakes. I had trout with almandine sauce. First time eating trout but after eating this, I realized I have missed out! It was outstanding. I recommend everyone coming down I55 should stop and visit Hammond, a very nice small town with all the southern charm you can imagine and a great eating establishment. !

Staying in Hammond in mid-September, a coworker mentioned this spot so we both trekked down south…read moreto check it out. We got here around 8ish in the evening and it was raining so not many people here. So we propped up at the bar and ordered. I was in a martini mood so Gin martinis were my calling; they made them the way I like: slightly dirty w/ extra olives. I can't remember how many of those I ordered but they went down smooth. I didn't want to order anything heavy so I decided on the Brussels Sprouts and a cup of the Chicken/Andouille Gumbo. The Brussels were crispy and had a nice soy glaze to cap it off. They garnished it with some peeled scallions which gives a nice finish. I'm a sucker for Brussels Sprouts; if they're on the menu, I'm very likely gonna order them. The gumbo was pretty good, had a tomato richness to it. I forgot what my friend ordered; probably cause I had too many martinis. It's about a 10-15 minute drive from Hammond but it's worth it. Check it out when you're in the area!

5/5 -- A Ponchatoula Gem You Have to Try…read more If you ever find yourself anywhere near Ponchatoula, do yourself a favor and stop at Toula Burger on W Pine Street. I walked in expecting a good burger... I walked out questioning why every other burger in my life hasn't been held to this standard. From the jump, the vibe feels like what a small-town Louisiana burger spot should be: warm, welcoming, and buzzing with people who clearly know they're in for something special. You can tell the crew cares -- not just about making food, but about creating a place the community is proud of. I ordered the signature burger, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the kind of bite that makes you pause. Perfectly seasoned beef, cooked exactly how I asked, layered with toppings that taste thoughtfully chosen rather than thrown together. The bun held everything like a champ -- soft enough to enjoy, sturdy enough to keep the whole experience tidy. It's the little things, and they nail every one. The fries? Golden, salty, addictive. The kind of fries you keep eating even after you're full because "just one more" somehow becomes ten. What really stood out, though, was the service. Ponchatoula is known for its hospitality, but the folks at Toula Burger take it to another level. Genuine smiles, real conversations, and you can feel the pride they have in what they've built. It's refreshing. To the owners: Y'all created something special here. You've got a spot that feels rooted in community but tastes like it belongs on a national "must-try" list. I'd love to know more about the inspiration behind the menu -- especially what led you to craft a burger that balanced richness and freshness so perfectly. Keep doing what you're doing; the attention to detail shows. I'll absolutely be back -- and I'll be bringing people with me.

I'm really sad that I could not give this cute burger place 5 stars. Here is why. This is my first…read moretime here, but my husband has been here a couple of other times. He is a burger aficionado. While the hand patted Burger is fantastic, my husband commented that every single time he has been there the fries are lukewarm. I opted for a hand battered shrimp Poboy. The batter was really good. Served freshly fried. If you're weird about veins in your shrimp, these are not deveined shrimp. The problem is that the bread to shrimp ratio is off. It's a really thick bread. The restaurant atmosphere is so quaint and homey. The staff was so friendly. I can chalk the bread thing up to personal preference but they need to do better with hot fries.

First timers here!! Great view of Lake! And loved atmosphere…read more Light crowd between lunch and supper was just right for us. Enjoyed the food and good service. Few hiccups but nothing to write about that u wouldn't get at any restaurant. Will be back on warmer day so we can sit outside.

The waiter was incredible. We had a huge table coming in however the food was disgusting. I got the…read moreeggplant napoleon and that was probably the best thing we collectively all got together. The eggplant was watery but the pasta was still 7/10. My sister in law got the 40 dollar steak, not only did it come out raw once but twice. The water tasted disgusting??? The fried shrimp were okay but I've had way better shrimp else where. Nothing was really seasoned other than the steak that came out rare twice and my eggplant. The étouffée was the worst I've ever had. The only reason i gave it two stars was because the staff was incredible. It was really only the food that would never make me return to this location.

I had the potato with pulled pork and Mac and cheese . It…read morewas terrific! It was a 10! First time loved it ! The music was loud and they would not turn it down!

I went with high expectations of a really good meal...from all the hype from FB and other social…read moremedia. I ordered the Manchac poboy. The fried catfish was on point. The crawfish cream sauce could use more seasoning. The lettuce and tomatoes looked fresh...then the extra protein showed up. I pointed this out to our server, she promptly returned the dish to the kitchen and I got another poboy. Food-meh, appetite was blown. Server- excellent Ambiance- typical Clean the kitchen.

This is an amazing place the food was so good ! I will be back ! Everything was great !read more

Lee's is on the downswing again. Food is mediocre. Service is great mostly. Same dirty floors and…read moreflies on the windowsills. I am moving my personal rating from 5 to 3 stars. Up on price, down on quality on some dishes. If you bring up a problem to the manager (not being a Karen) she made it like I was the problem instead of the food. I quit going here again until I hear that things improve.