ALL CRAVINGS COVEReD
Hand-Battered
Tough to beat and worth every craving, Log Cabin’s hand-battered items are dipped and fried until golden with flavor. From Boom Boom Shrimp to Pickles and Steak Bites, one cannot truly experience Log Cabin without trying a hand-battered staple.
All Mesquite Wood Fire Grill
It’s no secret that wood fired grills provide an elevated flavor, every single time. Whether it’s grilling, smoking, roasting or BBQ-ing, the Log Cabin wood fired grills bring great taste to the forefront.
Black Angus Choice Meats
Enhancing both flavor and tenderness, Black Angus Choice meats are confirmed to be of the highest quality and are exclusively used at Log Cabin, providing customers with the highest quality meats and the best flavor, every time.
Take & Bake
Perfect for gatherings or simply the next at-home meal, The Market offers a long lineup of easy and delicious Take & Bake meals with something to satisfy everyone at the table. Stop by, choose your favorites, and enjoy a night, or several, out of the kitchen.
Daiquiri & WIne
Get ready to raise the bar with our fully stocked selection of spirits and an unforgettable lineup of handcrafted daiquiris.
Log Cabin Grill & Market offers patrons a menu of extensive variety that includes everything from burgers, steak and seafood to American classics, Tex Mex and BBQ. Open for lunch and dinner, patrons often come for the dining atmosphere, outstanding cuisine, and small town, family feel provided by the staff and management. The restaurant’s rustic décor makes for a comfortable, casual dining experience that feels and tastes like home.
The Market is a retail section for patrons to purchase, of course, an extensive variety of items from fresh meat cuts and take & bake meals to Ponchatoulas’ favorites, spices and sauces, and even store and gifting merchandise. Taking on a life of its own, The Market ensures that customers of ‘The Cabin’ leave with more than just a full stomach, but also with some good eatin’ to take home and enjoy!
Key Personnel
Chris ‘Moose’ Garriga
During his time as a student at Louisiana Tech, ‘Moose’ was a line-cook for Ponchatoulas in 1999. Discovering his passion for the restaurant business there, he decided to dive in head-first and become the co-owner of Ponchatoulas in 2004. His partner, Johnny Gaudet, shared a love of authentic Louisiana homestyle cooking and between the two of them and keen business acumen, the venture has turned into over 27 years of proud ownership in three different establishments in the Ruston area. The partners took on another business with the purchase of Log Cabin in 2005, where Moose oversees the operations on a day-to-day basis. The pair also started an HVAC business in 2017, Hot2Cold, serving the local and surrounding markets. Away from work, Moose is a husband to his wife, Jennifer, and a father to his two daughters. He is a community advocate, serving on various boards and committees, as well as an avid-hunter and outdoorsman.
Johnny Gaudet
A true restaurant entrepreneur, Johnny is no stranger to the business. As a graduate of Louisiana Tech, it was nearly fate to open Ponchatoulas in the heart of downtown Ruston in 1996. Ponchatoulas is proof of his original passion for serving customers with great, down-home cuisine and a good time. In 1999, he took Chris Garriga under his wing and taught him the ropes of the business, food preparation and customer services, leading to Chris’ introduction as co-owner in 2004. Now, two restaurants and a HVAC company later, Johnny and his partner, Chris, have centralized their ventures to Ruston and are true staples in the community and for those traveling through. Their partnership now results in the success of these operations, but it is the true friendship formed on passion for the restaurant business in 2004 that propels the three ventures forward. Away from work, Johnny is a husband, father to his two sons, and self-proclaimed workaholic, escaping for the outdoors much like his business partner.
Meg Brown
A true Ruston native, Meg grew up in the area and graduated from Louisiana Tech in 2007. She has been a part of the Log Cabin team from the very start, celebrating 20 years of being a part of the ‘Cabin Crew’ in May of 2023. Starting out in the restaurant business, Meg was a food-runner and waitress — both roles that provided her with the foundation to become the General Manager at the Cabin. On a day-to-day basis, she tackles it all: food orders, scheduling, operation and team management, catering and anything that gets thrown her way! When asked about her responsibilities, though, her response was that her top priority was making sure Moose is happy — the golden mark of a General Manager well-chosen. Away from the hustle and bustle at the Cabin, Meg is a wife, mother, active member of her church, avid-reader and much like her boss, a lover of the outdoors.
Josh Shirley
It seems as if attending Louisiana Tech is a prerequisite for the ‘Top Dawgs’ at Log Cabin! Josh, who attended Louisiana Tech for theatre, is originally from Minden, Louisiana. Well-versed in the restaurant business, Josh has spent 20 years in the industry and brought decades of experience to the Log Cabin team in 2019 as the Operations Manager. You can find Josh doing anything and everything around the restaurant, from hiring and training staff to cleaning and clearing tables. When asked about his role, his response was that his most important priority was ensuring that Meg was happy — the trademark of the best right-hand man around! Aside from doing whatever is needed to keep the Cabin running smoothly, Josh is a family man and enjoys time spent creating memories with family and traveling.
OUR TIMELINE
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Johnny Gaudet opened Ponchatoulas in the heart of downtown Ruston.
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Chris ‘Moose’ Garriga started at Ponchatoulas as a line cook in college.
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Moose became co-owner at Ponchatoulas.
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The pair purchased Log Cabin Mesquite Grill on Farmerville Highway and brought to life ‘The Cabin,’ as it has been deemed by locals.
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The restaurant expanded into new operations with the introduction of The Market, a shopping destination within Log Cabin for everything from fresh meat cuts to Take & Bake meals.
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Restaurant adjusts to Covid regulations, finding inventive ways to continue to serve the customers Today: Thankful for continued growth and impact in the market.