Ruffino's

4.8

2385 Reviews

$50 and over

Steak

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 37 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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Private dining

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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

Location
18811 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Neighborhood
Baton Rouge
Cross street
Between I-10 and Airline Hwy
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Crabmeat Cheesecake$16.00
Blue crabmeat, Italian cheeses, Creole meunière sauce, hollandaise
BBQ Shrimp$16.00
Jumbo Gulf shrimp, garlic, black pepper, rosemary, creamy butter sauce, creamy polenta
Seared Tuna$16.00
Yellowfin tuna, soy caviar, micro cilantro, mirliton slaw, Himalayan salt block
Seafood Arancini$14.00
Jumbo Gulf shrimp and blue crabmeat, fontina cheese, risotto, Alfredo, vodka tomato cream
Braised Pork Cheeks*$15.00
48-hr. braised pork cheeks, Benton's bacon jam, pork jus, butternut squash purée
Duck Fingers$15.00
Crispy fried duck fingers with roasted garlic cream sauce
Wood Oven Roasted Oysters*$14.00
Fresh Gulf oysters, tasso garlic butter, Romano cheese
Fresh Pulled Mozzarella$12.00
Handpulled mozzarella cheese, micro basil, crostinis
Crab & Corn Bisque$10.00
Jumbo lump crabmeat, sweet white corn, cream
Caesar*$10.00
Romaine, Caesar dressing, homemade croutons, Parmesan cheese
Wedge$11.00
Baby iceberg, Italian buttermilk dressing, Benton's bacon, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese
Sensation*$10.00
Romaine, tangy Gorgonzola vinaigrette, pistachios, crispy prosciutto, roasted tomatoes
Spinach Celebration$10.00
Spinach, balsamic vinaigrette, candied pecans, red onions, cherry tomatoes, feta
Caprese$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 Pizza$12.00
Parmesan, fontina, provolone, Mozzarella & tomato sauce
Meat Pizza$14.00
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, prosciutto, provolone & Mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce
Suprema Pizza$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.$42.00
- 12 oz.$54.00
16 oz. Rib-Eye*$42.00
Cut in-house, herb butter, roasted potatoes
Steak Oscar*$52.00
Grilled 8 oz. filet, asparagus, béarnaise, jumbo lump crabmeat
Pork Tchoupitoulas$31.00
11-oz. center-cut chop, New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp, mashed potatoes
Steakhouse Hamburger$15.00
Fresh ground tenderloin and ribeye, Benton's bacon jam, truffle mayo, sautéed onions, truffle french fries, ketchup, on an onion roll
Grilled Tuna$35.00
Blue crabmeat, lemon butter, Broccolini
Shrimp Alfredo$27.00
Jumbo Gulf shrimp, Romano cream, fettuccine
BBQ Shrimp Pasta$27.00
Jumbo Gulf shrimp, New Orleans-style BBQ butter, fettuccine
Shrimp Sorrento$27.00
Jumbo Gulf shrimp, vodka tomato cream, capellini
Fish Katie$36.00
Fresh Gulf fish, jumbo lump crabmeat, Creole meunière, hollandaise, roasted potatoes
Cedar Plank Catch*$30.00
Fresh Gulf fish, cedar plank, pesto, tomatoes, balsamic syrup, roasted potatoes
Veal Parmesan$27.00
Veal medallions, Italian bread crumbs, marinara, provolone cheese, side of capellini with marinara
Veal Michael$32.00
Veal medallions, jumbo lump crabmeat, Imperial sauce, capellini with vodka tomato cream
Eggplant Parmesan$19.00
Eggplant medallions, Italian bread crumbs, marinara, provolone cheese, side of capellini with marinara
Spaghetti & Meatballs$16.00
Homemade meatballs, Ruffino's Red Sauce
Chicken Parmesan$20.00
Boneless chicken breast, Italian bread crumbs, marinara, provolone cheese, side of capellini
Chicken Alfredo$22.00
Boneless chicken breast, Romano cream, fettuccine
Lasagna$19.00
Fresh pasta, meat sauce, provolone, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, Ruffino's Red Sauce

Steak Toppings

New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp$10.00
Crabmeat Imperial$14.00
Béarnaise$4.00
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat$14.00

What 2,385 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Romantic
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Steak
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Most Booked
Baton Rouge
Kid-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.

2,385 Reviews

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Lisa
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect evening celebrating a birthday. Service was incredible.
Ruffino'sResponded 2 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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SHANDRA
New Orleans
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 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 2 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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Frances
Baton Rouge
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 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 2 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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deborah
VIP
Baton Rouge
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 20, 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 2 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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Ellie
Baton Rouge
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 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 2 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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Nicole
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was fantastic, and the food was delicious.
Ruffino'sResponded 2 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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Katherine
New Orleans
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 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 2 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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Rahim
VIP
Baton Rouge
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I celebrated our 13th anniversary. Food and drinks were delicious. The waiters were very accommodating to our daughters who were eating at an adjacent table. We enjoyed the pork cheek and crab cheesecake for appetizers and the 16 oz. ribeye and the fish Katie. We can't wait to dine here again!
Ruffino'sResponded on December 16, 2024
Hi, Rahim! 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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Janelle
VIP
New Orleans
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family of seven visit Ruffino’s every year for Christmas. We always request Steve’s table. He is very friendly and professional. The drinks were excellent,and the appetizers were delicious! Entrees were great I even managed to save room for dessert . Crème brûlée was spot on . !
Ruffino'sResponded 2 days ago
Hi Janelle! 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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Jamy
New Orleans
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ruffinos is consistently excellent. Drinks were good followed by great steaks and delicious desserts.
Ruffino'sResponded on December 16, 2024
Jamy, 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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FAQs

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

Ruffino's is rated 4.8 stars by 2385 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

18811 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Additional information

Cross street
Between I-10 and Airline Hwy
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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Ruffino's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Chicken Parmesan

Crabmeat Cheesecake

Fish Katie

Soups/Salads & Apps

Crabmeat Cheesecake$16.00

BBQ Shrimp$16.00

Seared Tuna$16.00

Seafood Arancini$14.00

Braised Pork Cheeks*$15.00

Duck Fingers$15.00

Wood Oven Roasted Oysters*$14.00

Fresh Pulled Mozzarella$12.00

Crab & Corn Bisque$10.00

Caesar*$10.00

Wedge$11.00

Sensation*$10.00

Spinach Celebration$10.00

Caprese$14.00

Pizza

Four Cheese Pizza$12.00

Meat Pizza$14.00

Suprema Pizza$16.00

Entrees

Filet*

16 oz. Rib-Eye*$42.00

Steak Oscar*$52.00

Pork Tchoupitoulas$31.00

Steakhouse Hamburger$15.00

Grilled Tuna$35.00

Shrimp Alfredo$27.00

BBQ Shrimp Pasta$27.00

Shrimp Sorrento$27.00

Fish Katie$36.00

Cedar Plank Catch*$30.00

Veal Parmesan$27.00

Veal Michael$32.00

Eggplant Parmesan$19.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$16.00

Chicken Parmesan$20.00

Chicken Alfredo$22.00

Lasagna$19.00

Steak Toppings

New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp$10.00

Crabmeat Imperial$14.00

Béarnaise$4.00

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Ruffino's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ruffino's restaurant rated?

Does Ruffino's offer gift cards?

Is Ruffino's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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