Conference participants have access to both on-campus dining and a variety of restaurants and cafés in downtown Ruston. Meals served through Louisiana Tech dining services are included with conference registration. Meals at off-campus establishments are the responsibility of individual participants.
Conference Dining
Tech Table Dining Hall
Tech Table is located in the Louisiana Tech Student Center and serves as the university's primary dining facility. You may enter to the left of the Barnes & Noble campus bookstore and walk through the building, or walk around the building outside to the main entrance.
Louisiana Tech Dining Services Website
Directions to the Louisiana Tech Student Center (Tech Table Location)
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Downtown Ruston Restaurants
Most off-campus dining options are located in downtown Ruston, approximately a 5–10 minute drive from Louisiana Tech University.
The map above shows the downtown Ruston area where many local dining options are located.
Utility Brewing Company
Local craft brewery and restaurant offering pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and a relaxed downtown atmosphere.
Address:
206 N Vienna St
Ruston, LA 71270
Ponchatoulas
Popular local restaurant featuring Cajun, Creole, and Southern cuisine.
Address:
109 E Park Ave
Ruston, LA 71270
Roma Italian Bistro
Italian restaurant serving pasta, pizza, seafood, and traditional Italian entrées.
Address:
102 N Monroe St
Ruston, LA 71270
The Local
Downtown restaurant and gathering space (formerly Board and Bottle) offering sandwiches, small plates, and beverages.
Address:
130 W Park Ave
Ruston, LA 71270
Party Fowl
Casual downtown restaurant specializing in chicken dishes, sandwiches, and Southern comfort food.
Address:
102 N Homer St
Ruston, LA 71270
Heard Freighthouse Food Park
Outdoor food truck park featuring a rotating selection of local vendors and casual dining options.
Address:
93 E Railroad Ave
Ruston, LA 71270
Common Goods Co.
Coffee shop and café offering specialty coffee, tea, pastries, and light breakfast and lunch options.
Address:
301 N Monroe St
Ruston, LA 71270
QR Code Guide
Prefer to use QR codes for navigation? A printable guide containing QR codes for local restaurants, cafés, and attractions is available below.