Ruffino's

Name: Ruffino's
Address: 18811 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, 70809
Telephone: (225) 753-3458
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2372 Reviews

$50 and over

Steak

Ruffino's

4.7

$50 and over

Steak

Baton Rouge

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2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 33 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steak, Seafood, Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri 11:00–15:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri 15:00–23:00 Sat 16:30–23:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

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

What 2,372 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

2,372 Reviews

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Steve
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, selection and delicious food as always.
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Melissa
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful elegant atmosphere Pleasant and attentive service Excellent food Great time was had by all Anniversaries 61 and 27 Young and Older alike loved it. Thank you! ❤️
Ruffino'sResponded on 2 December 2024
Hi Melissa! Thank you for dining at Ruffino's and taking the time to leave us a great review! I will be sure to pass on your kind words to our favorite red head, JP. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you again soon! Thanks again.
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KristenG
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing dining experience at Ruffino’s. The staff, the food, the drinks - you really can’t go wrong!
Ruffino'sResponded on 2 December 2024
Hi Kristen! 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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Randi
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always our go-to for celebrations. Chose an early dinner due to having a little one join us this year. Still same great service and delicious food as always. Noah (drink service) and Grant (dinner service) were great!
Ruffino'sResponded 2 days ago
Hi, Randi! Thank you for dining at Ruffino's and taking the time to leave us a great review! I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the service team. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Stephanie
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Loved that the brunch menu had a variety of options!
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Pam
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic and the service was fabulous. Much enjoyed by all.
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Don
New Orleans
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful food. Noise a little to loud. Very nice staff
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JoeG
New Orleans
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We have dined at Ruffino's many times over the years and have never had an issue. However, on our last visit, we noticed some changes that were not worthy of 5 stars like we have given in the past. We started with cocktails. I ordered an Old Fashioned. It was good, but, very little in the glass. My wife ordered a pomegranate martini. It seemed very "watered down," not as good as in the past. We were looking forward to the usual fresh-baked bread and "italian butter." The bread is now much smaller. It was good, but half the size of in the past. The waiter did tell us that they did recently change their bread vendor. I ordered a side Sensation salad. The menu stated that it had sun-dried tomatoes on it, which it always had in the past. The salad comes, and there are cucumbers. When I questioned the waiter, he said, "oh yeah, we are using cucumbers instead of sun-dried tomatoes now." I ordered spaghetti and meatballs, which I have gotten every time we eat at Ruffino's. The meatballs definitely had a different taste to them, like more of a strong italian sausage taste. The gravy recipe seems to have changed, as well. All in all, it seems like Ruffino's is suddenly trying to cut corners, affecting the quality of the food and drink. The service and the ambiance seemed like usual.
Ruffino'sResponded 2 days ago
Hi, Joe! 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. We have recently adjusted some menu items to elevate the Ruffino's experience. This includes new bread from a local bakery based in Baton Rouge, revised meatballs which now include pork and beef, and other small changes. 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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Tim
Baton Rouge
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal, drinks and service were exceptional. Highly recommend Ruffino's for couples, families, groups and parties
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Christina
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
All was good except we felt like we were being rushed out
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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 2372 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.

Ruffino's

4.7

$50 and over

Steak

Baton Rouge

Make a booking

2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 11:00–15:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri 15:00–23:00 Sat 16:30–23:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
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, Takeaway, 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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Private dining

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Chicken Parmesan

Crabmeat Cheesecake

Fish Katie

Soups/Salads & Apps

Crabmeat CheesecakeUS$16.00

BBQ ShrimpUS$16.00

Seared TunaUS$16.00

Seafood AranciniUS$14.00

Braised Pork Cheeks*US$15.00

Duck FingersUS$15.00

Wood Oven Roasted Oysters*US$14.00

Fresh Pulled MozzarellaUS$12.00

Crab & Corn BisqueUS$10.00

Caesar*US$10.00

WedgeUS$11.00

Sensation*US$10.00

Spinach CelebrationUS$10.00

CapreseUS$14.00

Pizza

Four Cheese PizzaUS$12.00

Meat PizzaUS$14.00

Suprema PizzaUS$16.00

Entrees

Filet*

16 oz. Rib-Eye*US$42.00

Steak Oscar*US$52.00

Pork TchoupitoulasUS$31.00

Steakhouse HamburgerUS$15.00

Grilled TunaUS$35.00

Shrimp AlfredoUS$27.00

BBQ Shrimp PastaUS$27.00

Shrimp SorrentoUS$27.00

Fish KatieUS$36.00

Cedar Plank Catch*US$30.00

Veal ParmesanUS$27.00

Veal MichaelUS$32.00

Eggplant ParmesanUS$19.00

Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$16.00

Chicken ParmesanUS$20.00

Chicken AlfredoUS$22.00

LasagnaUS$19.00

Steak Toppings

New Orleans-Style BBQ ShrimpUS$10.00

Crabmeat ImperialUS$14.00

BéarnaiseUS$4.00

Jumbo Lump CrabmeatUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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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 bookings?

Ruffino's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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