Lee's Diner turned out to be a hidden jewel! They seem to have a very busy take out as well. As…read morewe walked in the door we were greeted and seated quickly. Definitely looks like a vintage diner. Booths along one wall, metal tables, checkered theme throughout. The floors were clean, the booth was clean as well. My only ick was the glass doors and windows could use some cleaning throughout on a regular daily basis and it would sparkle like a diamond! A very nice young man gave us menus and promptly got us drinks. We ordered a small onion ring for an appetizer and it did not disappoint. Medium sliced onions, lightly breaded and piping hot. For our meal hubby got a side salad with thousand island, an open face roast beef and gravy sandwich and mashed potatoes with brown gravy. I got the Gene Autry which is a chicken fried steak dinner. Served with mashed potatoes with cream gravy and a side salad. It took a little bit for the food to come out, but that's because they cook to order. Everything was piping hot. Large portions, we both had leftovers to bring home. Known for their hand scooped and soft serve ice cream and desserts. For our dessert we ordered a Hershey's chocolate ice cream cone. Hand scooped, delicious! Price wise, it cost us $50 including 20% tip. I did read some negative reviews but did not find any of these things on our visit. Will definitely come back!

On our way back to Houston from Destin, we stopped with our 2 grandchildren & newly-purchased…read morehermit crab, Hedwig. Brad was our server and did a fantastic job! He was prompt, attentive, & personable. Thanks, Brad, for taking such good care of us! We all enjoyed our lunch and followed up with soft serve ice cream for dessert. -soft, creamy, & had a great flavor! The chocolate was extra-yummy! We're very glad to have seen good Yelp reviews when searching for a fun lunch stop.

Nice little spot, across from Gnarly Beer in Hammond. Lots of outside area for relaxing and kids…read moreplay. Large tv for sports viewing, plenty of seating, huge ceiling fans, and extremely clean in all areas. You order at the window and the service helpful, welcoming was knowledgeable. Food came out quickly and was very good. We had the pulled pork and hubby had the Blue Dog hotdog. We also had fries which were really good as well. Good was fresh and hot. Would definitely recommend.

Very nice and professional server and the food... it was amazing! The cowboy burger was deliciousread more

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.

WOW! This place is always on point and truly the very best BBQ on the Northshore, which I don't say…read morelightly. Having lived in Austin and being obsessed with BBQ I'd call myself a little bit of a BBQ perfectionist. Anyone who has done it themselves knows to get it right you can't rush it, takes good prep, cooking process, and resting/proper finishing. Salty Joe's definitely focuses on all of those aspects of making good barbecue and the finished product is tasty. Their Brisket is juicy, smokey, and rich beef flavors, the ribs are tender and seasoned well, and the pulled pork is a good balance of prim flavor and smokiness. Don't skip on the drinks (margaritas are delicious) or the desert

Salty Joe's is more of a restaurant that has BBQ than it is a BBQ restaurant. Nothing wrong with…read morethat just an observation based on their huge menu. My buddy and I stopped in here one Saturday for lunch and decided to split an order of Philly cheesesteak eggrolls and a sampler platter. The eggrolls were solid and came with a cheese dipping sauce. There were 3 of these that were cut in half so really enough for 3-4 people to get a taste. The sampler platter came with ribs, brisket, and pulled pork with 2 sides. We got the beans and corn pudding. The corn pudding is a misnomer as this is really cornbread. Still good though. The meats were all pretty good with the brisket being better than I expected. Their sauces were not my favorite. I think one had some sort of blackberry flavor, but I could have that wrong. The food is pretty good; the service was on point and the place itself is fun and funky.

Great food! I haven't been disappointed by anything! Our…read morefavorites can't be named because it's ALL good. Service with fast . The ambiance is pretty good for. Sandwich shop

Friendly service, great food with a creative menu and welcoming atmosphere. I opted for the…read morestandard burger but had I seen the board I would have tried the Korean fried chicken sandwich. There will always be next time!

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.

What a pretty and fun place to hang! Beers are delicious and don't miss the pig candy! It's…read moreamazing. Goes so well with the Brussel Sprouts! Angela is the best server! Super fun! Attentive and friendly!

We went here after a long day of travel and business meetings. I ordered the Bee's Knees burger…read morewith garlic parm truffle fries and both were delicious. The burger was a good size and had plenty of toppings. They come by themselves so take a look at the sides. We opted for the full side of fries and it was big enough to share.

What a fantastic place! It's been here for years, and every time I come it seems to get better…read more Started the evening off with a cup of Seafood Gumbo. True Louisiana Gumbo. Glad they didn't bring out potato salad with it!!. Each item on the Crawfish platter was fantastic. Really enjoyed the Au Gratin! The server was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant had a great vibe and was very clean. It was a great dining experience.

This restaurant was recommended as the place to eat for seafood so we decided to try it even though…read moremy husband is not a fan of seafood. (He let me choose!) However he found a delicious sandwich choice which he enjoyed. But what really caught his eye was the white chocolate bread pudding which he said was delicious! My red snapper was prepared as I asked and was delicious. I also really liked the green beans. Our server was wonderful and did a great job helping us make menu choices. We arrived before the evening rush so it was quiet. It was also decorated attractively.

One thing Louisiana isn't going to do is let you down on some good food. Such a good little little…read morespot to grab you some good eats had a good traffic flow, which is a good indication that they're doing something right nice little parking area and picnic table area to eat right in front. Amber was a great help. Good spirit and awesome service definitely on the return list.

The brisket and pulled pork were both good. Service was fast and friendly. I'd definitely recommend…read moreit and come back again. There are still a few other menu items I'd like to try.

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!