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Ruffino's, Baton Rouge, LA

Ruffino's

4.7
4.7
2388 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
Ruffino's -Steak-Seafood-Italian restaurant is an experience in food and atmosphere like no others. From the time you walk in and see the wood-burning stove aflame to the beautiful smiles on every Ruffino's team member's face, you will have goosebumps on the back of your neck for the dining journey that awaits you. From our wonderful signature Crabmeat Cheesecake appetizer to our mind blowing Cedar Plank-baked Catch or our mouth watering Prime cut steaks, the menu is diverse for everyone. The relaxed but swinging music along with perfect lighting and energy make this the ultimate restaurant in Louisiana. It's where Louisiana Comes to Celebrate Life!

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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (225) 753-3458
  • Website
    http://ruffinosrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Patrick Trahan
  • Catering
    You don't have to host your party at Ruffino's to get the great food and service you are accustomed to at the restaurant. We will cater casual, formal, corporate, or private celebrations and events. Our priority is making sure your special occasion is one you will never forget, and it is our promise to accommodate any special requests or needs you may have.
  • Private party facilities
    Ruffino's offers three fabulous rooms for your party or event: The Vino Room; The Ruffino Room; The Chianti Room. We specialize in company meetings, rehearsal dinners, pharmaceutical presentations, award ceremonies, birthdays, anniversary or retirement celebrations, and much more!
  • Private party contact
    Chelsey Levens: (225) 753-3458

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Menu

Soups/Salads & Apps

Dressings - Sensation | Caesar | Balsamic Vinaigrette | Italian Buttermilk. Add Ons - Grilled chicken - $7 | Sautéed jumbo Gulf shrimp - $10 | Jumbo lump crabmeat - $14

  • Crabmeat CheesecakeUS$16.00

    Blue crabmeat, Italian cheeses, Creole meunière sauce, hollandaise

    • BBQ ShrimpUS$16.00

      Jumbo Gulf shrimp, garlic, black pepper, rosemary, creamy butter sauce, creamy polenta

      • Seared TunaUS$16.00

        Yellowfin tuna, soy caviar, micro cilantro, mirliton slaw, Himalayan salt block

        • Seafood AranciniUS$14.00

          Jumbo Gulf shrimp and blue crabmeat, fontina cheese, risotto, Alfredo, vodka tomato cream

          • Braised Pork Cheeks*US$15.00

            48-hr. braised pork cheeks, Benton's bacon jam, pork jus, butternut squash purée

            • Duck FingersUS$15.00

              Crispy fried duck fingers with roasted garlic cream sauce

              • Wood Oven Roasted Oysters*US$14.00

                Fresh Gulf oysters, tasso garlic butter, Romano cheese

                • Fresh Pulled MozzarellaUS$12.00

                  Handpulled mozzarella cheese, micro basil, crostinis

                  • Crab & Corn BisqueUS$10.00

                    Jumbo lump crabmeat, sweet white corn, cream

                    • Caesar*US$10.00

                      Romaine, Caesar dressing, homemade croutons, Parmesan cheese

                      • WedgeUS$11.00

                        Baby iceberg, Italian buttermilk dressing, Benton's bacon, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese

                        • Sensation*US$10.00

                          Romaine, tangy Gorgonzola vinaigrette, pistachios, crispy prosciutto, roasted tomatoes

                          • Spinach CelebrationUS$10.00

                            Spinach, balsamic vinaigrette, candied pecans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, feta

                            • CapreseUS$14.00

                              Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic (Available grilled in our wood-burning pizza oven)

                              Pizza

                              Crispy 10" thin-crust New York-style pizza from our wood-burning oven (Cauliflower pizza crust available upon request $2)

                              • Four Cheese PizzaUS$12.00

                                Parmesan, fontina, provolone, Mozzarella & tomato sauce

                                • Meat PizzaUS$14.00

                                  Pepperoni, Italian sausage, prosciutto, provolone & Mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce

                                  • Suprema PizzaUS$16.00

                                    Pepperoni, Ital. sausage, prosciutto, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, black olives, prov. & mozzarella, tom. sauce

                                    Entrees

                                    • Filet*

                                      Cut in-house, herb butter, roasted potatoes

                                      • 8 oz.US$42.00
                                      • 12 oz.US$54.00

                                    • 16 oz. Rib-Eye*US$42.00

                                      Cut in-house, herb butter, roasted potatoes

                                      • Steak Oscar*US$52.00

                                        Grilled 8 oz. filet, asparagus, béarnaise, jumbo lump crabmeat

                                        • Pork TchoupitoulasUS$31.00

                                          11-oz. center-cut chop, New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp, mashed potatoes

                                          • Steakhouse HamburgerUS$15.00

                                            Fresh ground tenderloin and ribeye, Benton's bacon jam, truffle mayo, sautéed onions, truffle french fries, ketchup, on an onion roll

                                            • Grilled TunaUS$35.00

                                              Blue crabmeat, lemon butter, Broccolini

                                              • Shrimp AlfredoUS$27.00

                                                Jumbo Gulf shrimp, Romano cream, fettuccine

                                                • BBQ Shrimp PastaUS$27.00

                                                  Jumbo Gulf shrimp, New Orleans-style BBQ butter, fettuccine

                                                  • Shrimp SorrentoUS$27.00

                                                    Jumbo Gulf shrimp, vodka tomato cream, capellini

                                                    • Fish KatieUS$36.00

                                                      Fresh Gulf fish, jumbo lump crabmeat, Creole meunière, hollandaise, roasted potatoes

                                                      • Cedar Plank Catch*US$30.00

                                                        Fresh Gulf fish, cedar plank, pesto, tomatoes, balsamic syrup, roasted potatoes

                                                        • Veal ParmesanUS$27.00

                                                          Veal medallions, Italian bread crumbs, marinara, provolone cheese, side of capellini with marinara

                                                          • Veal MichaelUS$32.00

                                                            Veal medallions, jumbo lump crabmeat, Imperial sauce, capellini with vodka tomato cream

                                                            • Eggplant ParmesanUS$19.00

                                                              Eggplant medallions, Italian bread crumbs, marinara, provolone cheese, side of capellini with marinara

                                                              • Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$16.00

                                                                Homemade meatballs, Ruffino's Red Sauce

                                                                • Chicken ParmesanUS$20.00

                                                                  Boneless chicken breast, Italian bread crumbs, marinara, provolone cheese, side of capellini

                                                                  • Chicken AlfredoUS$22.00

                                                                    Boneless chicken breast, Romano cream, fettuccine

                                                                    • LasagnaUS$19.00

                                                                      Fresh pasta, meat sauce, provolone, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, Ruffino's Red Sauce

                                                                      Steak Toppings

                                                                      • New Orleans-Style BBQ ShrimpUS$10.00

                                                                        • Crabmeat ImperialUS$14.00

                                                                          • BéarnaiseUS$4.00

                                                                            • Jumbo Lump CrabmeatUS$14.00

                                                                              Last updated: 29 October 2022

                                                                              What 2,388 people are saying

                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                              4.7
                                                                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                              • 4.7Food
                                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                                                              • 4.5Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                              • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

                                                                                Romantic

                                                                              • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

                                                                                Steak

                                                                              • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Child-friendly

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Great for fine wines

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Romantic

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              Ruffino's offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and attentive service. Known for its "fantastic atmosphere," the restaurant is ideal for special occasions and celebrations. Guests praise the "delicious brunch" and "top-notch cocktails." While some note occasional lapses in food quality, most reviews highlight its "great service" and memorable experiences.

                                                                              2,388 Reviews

                                                                              1. Katie

                                                                                Baton Rouge

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                I was excited to have a birthday dinner at Ruffino’s. The hostess acknowledged my birthday, but the server did not make it a special occasion. Several tables around ours received a nice birthday treat, but I did not. My steak was rare when I asked for medium.

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                                                                              2. Joe

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                Food was excellent. Allie ou server did a gr at job! The drinks were a little weak and not as good as in the past. We did mention this to Shelly. Overall it was great. Will continue our monthly visits next year!

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                                                                              3. Lisa

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Perfect evening celebrating a birthday. Service was incredible.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                Hi Lisa! Thank you for dining at Ruffino's and taking the time to leave us a great review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                                                                              4. SHANDRA

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The staff was friendly, however the food was subpar.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                Shandra, Thank you for your review. It is disheartening to hear that your experience at Ruffino's was not up to our normal standards. At Ruffino's, we take great pride in the food we serve and in creating a wonderful experience for our customers. On the rare occasion we fall short, we ensure that it does not happen again. We invite you to dine with us again to have a true and remarkable Ruffino's experience.

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                                                                              5. Frances

                                                                                Baton Rouge

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Carson was our server along with Abraham. Both worked well together. Very nice and courteous young men. Carson was nice to take our picture by the Christmas Tree.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                Hi Frances! Thank you for dining at Ruffino's and taking the time to leave us a great review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                                                                              6. deborah

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Baton Rouge

                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 20 December 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Haven’t eaten at Ruffino’s in a while but tonight it was absolutely delicious. Considering how busy they were our servers were fast and very attentive. Because of Christmas parties etc… it was extremely loud tonight especially for a Thursday night. Overall it was a very enjoyable evening.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                Hi Deborah! Thank you for dining at Ruffino's and taking the time to leave us a great review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                                                                              7. Ellie

                                                                                Baton Rouge

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 19 December 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Honestly, the service could not have been better. We had three people taking care of us and they were spectacular. I couldn’t remember the name is the wine I ordered but the drink waiter remembered immediately without even looking. They were great. The only complaint I have was the Fish Katie. My girlfriend ordered it and said it didn’t taste right so I tried it. The only way I can describe it is that it tasted “dirty”. Maybe the fish wasn’t fresh, or was just a bad piece, I don’t know, but it tasted awful. She was already full by that point of the dinner so she didn’t want to say anything, but I figured I would mention it now. Other than that, the dinner was perfect and we will certainly be back!
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                Hi Ellie! Thank you for dining at Ruffino's and taking the time to leave us a great review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                                                                              8. Nicole

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on 18 December 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The service was fantastic, and the food was delicious.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                Hi Nicole! Thank you for dining at Ruffino's and taking the time to leave us a great review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                                                                              9. Lena

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 16 December 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Food was amazing as usual! Our drink service was incredible but our food service was extremely slow. Teddy, our server seemed to constantly forget we were there and our experience took over 2 hours.

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                                                                              10. Katherine

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on 16 December 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Fliet was pretty much raw and ordered it medium. Service was really slow and not as attentive as usual. Had to ask multiple times for bread which is uncharacteristic. We were there at 6 so being really busy wasn’t as excuse.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                Hi, Katherine Thank you for your review. It is disheartening to hear that your experience at Ruffino's was not up to our normal standards. At Ruffino's, we take great pride in the food we serve and in creating a wonderful experience for our customers. On the rare occasion we fall short, we ensure that it does not happen again. We invite you to dine with us again to have a true and remarkable Ruffino's experience.

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                                                                              FAQs

                                                                              Ruffino's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (225) 753-3458.

                                                                              Ruffino's is rated 4.7 stars by 2388 OpenTable diners.

                                                                              Ruffino's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                              2 people
                                                                              19:00
                                                                              Booked 26 times today

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                                                                              Google Map for Ruffino's

                                                                              18811 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                Between I-10 and Airline Hwy
                                                                              • Area
                                                                                Baton Rouge
                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                              • Price
                                                                                $50 and over
                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                Steak, Seafood, Italian
                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                Casual Elegant
                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                Business Casual
                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                Street Parking
                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                Patrick Trahan
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
                                                                              • Website
                                                                                http://ruffinosrestaurant.com/
                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                (225) 753-3458
                                                                              • Catering
                                                                                You don't have to host your party at Ruffino's to get the great food and service you are accustomed to at the restaurant. We will cater casual, formal, corporate, or private celebrations and events. Our priority is making sure your special occasion is one you will never forget, and it is our promise to accommodate any special requests or needs you may have.
                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                Ruffino's offers three fabulous rooms for your party or event: The Vino Room; The Ruffino Room; The Chianti Room. We specialize in company meetings, rehearsal dinners, pharmaceutical presentations, award ceremonies, birthdays, anniversary or retirement celebrations, and much more!
                                                                              • Private party contact
                                                                                Chelsey Levens: (225) 753-3458

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