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Ruffino's, Baton Rouge, LA

Ruffino's

4.8
4.8
2424 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for groups
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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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 2,424 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
                                                                              • 4.6Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Loved For

                                                                              • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

                                                                                Romantic

                                                                              • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

                                                                                Steak

                                                                              • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Best Ambience

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Best Value

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Great for brunch

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Good for groups

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Hot spot

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Great for fine wines

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Romantic

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              Ruffino's offers a "fine dining" experience with consistently "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "crab cheesecake," "cotton candy," and "attentive staff." It's perfect for "special occasions" and "celebrations," with a "welcoming atmosphere." Some guests noted noise levels and service delays, but the overall experience is "remarkable."

                                                                              2,424 Reviews

                                                                              1. Jason

                                                                                Baton Rouge2 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                I was a little disappointed with our visit last night. When we arrived the hostess just pointed to our table instead of walking us over. It was relatively close, but it is not the service that we've come to expect. We weren't asked if we were celebrating anything like normal either. A couple of our meals were sub-par as well, one of my son's ribeye had a lot more fat than my other son's ribeye, and my wife's veal parmesan was a smaller portion than normal with very little pasta under the veal. Due to a "delay" our food took a while to come out. Overall, the experience was underwhelming from what we've come to expect.

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                                                                              2. Steven

                                                                                New Orleans5 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Great food, Great drinks, Great company to enjoy a great meal.

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                                                                              3. Tony & Andrea VIP

                                                                                New Orleans31 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Had a wonderful Sunday brunch with my family. Peter & company took great care of us. Appetizers crabmeat cheesecake, arancini, bread service were amazing. My filet was cooked to perfection, delicious side of sautéed spinach. Hubby had cedar plank drum fish to die for! Can’t wait to return-so delicious!

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                                                                              4. Mike

                                                                                Baton Rouge7 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Another great experience at Ruffino’s! Looking forward to our next visit.

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                                                                              5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                Baton Rouge1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Our service crew was outstanding. Attentive without being overbearing👍 Value was a lot better than I expected👍 We will be back.

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                                                                              6. Woody

                                                                                New Orleans8 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                My wife and I had dinner with two of our young adult grandchildren who are college graduates and employed. The meal started with charbroiled oysters that were delicious. Entrees included Tuna, Veal, steak and eggplant dishes. The service was excellent and the food was very good. Not our first time here and we’ll be back soon.

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                                                                              7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                New Orleans1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We love celebrating at Ruffino's! Service and food are always excellent.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on 4 March 2025
                                                                                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. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                Baton Rouge1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 2 March 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Ruffino’s was delicious from the bread , appetizer, entree’, and dessert. I am not a cotton candy fan so we declined on that. Also the braised pork cheeks were a first try and they were really tender and tasty. Definitely get them a try.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on 4 March 2025
                                                                                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. Gary VIP

                                                                                Baton Rouge40 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 1 March 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Very pleasant evening out. Lamb chops were a special and were very good. Nice menu addition. Skin-on trout with raspberry reduction was great. Need some changes to the calamari. Not much taste. Batter fries up hard.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on 4 March 2025
                                                                                Hi, Gary! Thank you for dining at Ruffino's and taking the time to leave us a great review! We are so appreciative of your feedback and are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                                                                              10. George VIP

                                                                                New Orleans36 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Dined on 28 February 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Another great experience with my son and granddaughter
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on 4 March 2025
                                                                                Hi, George! 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 2424 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 35 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 11:00–15:00 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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