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Ruffino's, Baton Rouge, LA

Ruffino's

4.7
4.7
2366 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
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 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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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 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

                                                                              Last updated: October 29, 2022

                                                                              What 2,366 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
                                                                              • 4.6Food
                                                                              • 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

                                                                                Best Ambiance

                                                                              • Baton Rouge

                                                                                Good for groups

                                                                              • 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 delightful dining experience perfect for celebrations and date nights. With "outstanding food and service," it's a consistent favorite. Guests rave about the "best steak in Baton Rouge" and a welcoming atmosphere. While a few found recent visits less impressive, the majority still appreciate its charm and quality.

                                                                              2,366 Reviews

                                                                              1. Tim

                                                                                Baton Rouge

                                                                                13 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                13 reviews

                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                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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                                                                              2. Christina

                                                                                Baton Rouge

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                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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                                                                              3. Kathy

                                                                                Baton Rouge

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                vip
                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on November 1, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                JP, Courtney, and Sebastian took great care of us.

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                                                                              4. Liz

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                Dined on October 27, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                A lovely treat. We all had something different. Steak, seafood, and Italian were all delicious. Very attentive staff.

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                                                                              5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                Baton Rouge

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on October 18, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                Celebrating my husbands birthday at Ruffino’s was perfect! The service was impeccable and the food quality and portion size were amazing! Never a bad experience at one of our fave local restaurants!
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on October 25, 2024
                                                                                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. Jeff

                                                                                Phoenix

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on October 17, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We celebrated my birthday and our service was great.

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                                                                              7. kristyc

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                13 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                13 reviews

                                                                                Dined on October 13, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Everything was top notch! We needed to add 3 people to our reservation and they were very accommodating. We enjoyed the apps, main courses, desserts, and drinks. The service and ambience is unbelievable.. they make you want to stay in there all day! Our out of town guests said that they would be back to Ruffino’s next time they’re in town. Best all around!
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on October 25, 2024
                                                                                Hi Kristy! 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. Mike

                                                                                Houston

                                                                                115 reviews

                                                                                vip
                                                                                5.0

                                                                                115 reviews

                                                                                Dined on October 3, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We visited Ruffino’s at the suggest of a friend in Houston and absolutely LOVED IT!! Food and service were awesome! Can’t wait to come back!!
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on October 7, 2024
                                                                                Hi Mike! 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 Steve. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                                                                              9. Breonna

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on September 29, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                First time here , definitely will be back. The Food and the service was 10/10.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on September 30, 2024
                                                                                Hi Breonna! 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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                                                                              10. Donna

                                                                                Portland

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                Dined on September 24, 2024

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Very attentive and personable service, relaxing atmosphere and all dishes ordered were excellent. We frequented Ruffino’s for years and stopped going because the menus changed and the food wasn’t up to the previous standards. Happy to say everything last night was as good or better than before! We will be back!
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on September 30, 2024
                                                                                Hi Dana! 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 4.7 stars by 2366 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
                                                                              9:00 PM
                                                                              Booked 42 times today

                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                              Google Map for Ruffino's

                                                                              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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