Applebee's 297 North Service Road East, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-255-5254, This friendly neighborhood restaurant includes a menu of Pick 'N Pair Lunch Combos, 3 Course Classics, steaks, appetizers, salads, chicken dishes, seafood dishes, ribs & fajitas, pasta & bowls, burgers, sandwiches & rollups, Weight Watchers selections, a kid's menu and delicious desserts. 

Chili's 649 North Service Road East, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-242-0155, A friendly neighborhood grill & bar that offers a mixture of American and Southwestern cuisine. Their large menu offers a choice of soups, salads, fire-grilled steaks, chicken, Guiltless Grill selections, baby back ribs, sizzling fajitas & quesadillas, seafood, Big Mouth Burgers, sandwiches, and desserts. They do have a kid's menu. 

Maxwell's Restaurant 401 North Service Road East, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-255-5901, Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and 5 until 10 p.m. Sunday 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Ryan's Family Steak House 1101 North Service Road East, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-255-3020, Enjoy almost 100 delicious items, from everyday favorites to a large variety of daily features and much more. Plus, desserts are included in the one low price. more... 

Log Cabin Mesquite Grill 1906 Farmerville Highway, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-255-8023, Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Closed Sunday.

Rib Shack 1312 South Vienna Street, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-255-8919, Open Monday through Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday noon until 8 p.m. Closed Sunday.

Pot Luck, The 202 North Vienna, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-254-1331, Open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Closed Sunday.

Sundown West Tavern Patio & Grill 111 Park Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-255-8028, Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until midnight. Closed Sunday.

Frothy Monkey Coffeehouse 201 North Trenton Street, Ruston, LA 70170, 318-251-8888, The Frothy Monkey Coffeehouse is a full service gourmet coffee shop. Local and regional artists' works cover the walls and wireless Internet floats through the air.  more... 

Louisiana Cajun Café 2017 Farmerville Highway, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-255-8506, Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Papa Joe's New Orleans Style Po-Boys 206 West California, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-251-8846, Open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until midnight. Closed Sunday.

Monjuni's Italian Cafe 101 North Trenton Street, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-251-2222, Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Closed Sunday.

Cactus Jack's 2803 South Service Road West, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-255-5012, Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.

Old Mexico 207 North Service Road East, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-254-2090, 866-505-3202, Stop by for authentic Mexican and American cuisine. From fajitas and quesadillas to pork chops and T-bone steak, Old Mexico offers an excellent selection of mouthwatering food and beverages made-to-order. There are two other locations in Ruston. Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.  more...

Johnny's Pizza House 1109 Cooktown Drive, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-251-1006, Great pizza, sides, and more. Open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until midnight. Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m.  more...

Ponchatoulas 109 East Park Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-254-5200, Serves po-boys, seafood and burgers Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until midnight. Closed Sunday. more...

Dawg House Sports Grill, The 102 North Homer Street, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-513-1188, Their menu includes hot appetizers, salads, platters, baskets, sandwiches, Dawg House burgers, quesadillas, and Puppy Chow for the kids. Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until midnight. more...

Rabb's Steak House 2647 South Service Road West, Ruston, LA 71270, 318-255-1008, Serves great cuts of certified Omaha meats grilled to perfection over a bed of hardwood charcoal and offers great live entertainment from today's biggest recording stars. Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 5 until 10 p.m. Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. Bar open until 2 a.m. Closed Sunday. more...