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Ruffino's, Baton Rouge, LA

Ruffino's

4.8
4.8
2419 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 47 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 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 2,419 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 Ambiance

                                                                              • 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 consistently delivers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food and excellent service." Highlights include their "perfect steaks," "delicious desserts," and a "wonderful elegant atmosphere." While some guests noted occasional noise and service mishaps, the overall ambience and "attentive staff" make it a top choice for celebrations and special occasions.

                                                                              2,419 Reviews

                                                                              1. Woody

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day 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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                                                                              2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                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 4 days ago
                                                                                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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                                                                              3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                Baton Rouge

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                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 4 days ago
                                                                                Thank you for dining at Ruffino's and taking the time to leave us a great review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                                                                              4. Gary

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                Baton Rouge

                                                                                40 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                40 reviews

                                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                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 4 days ago
                                                                                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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                                                                              5. George

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                36 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                36 reviews

                                                                                Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Another great experience with my son and granddaughter
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded 4 days ago
                                                                                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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                                                                              6. Donita

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on February 17, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Everything was great except they did nothing for my husband's birthday which they normally do. Four people asked us if we were celebrating anything and we told them what we were celebrating but nothing happened. When I left, I asked if they still recognize special events and they said yes. She said were you celebrating anything, I said yes, my husband's birthday. Her reply was we didn't know. I let her know, 4 staff asked and we told them. Not sure, how many need to be notified for it to actually happen. Other than that, it was fine.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on February 24, 2025
                                                                                We would like to invite you back in to dine with us when you are in town next. I will make a note on your guest profile and we will take care of you and a guest on your next visit.

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                                                                              7. Drew

                                                                                Unspecified

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined on February 17, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Great experience and staff! Would recommend the Pork tchoupitoulas and the Chicken parm!
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on February 25, 2025
                                                                                Hi, Drew! 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. Kimberly

                                                                                Baton Rouge

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                It’s always a great experience when we go to Ruffino’s! From the atmosphere to the service to the food.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on February 25, 2025
                                                                                Hi, Kimberly! 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. Scott

                                                                                New Orleans

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                As always Ruffino's did not disappoint! It has been several years since we have been able to make it over to Ruffinos's for dinner since we moved out of town but it was well worth the drive! The steak was the best that I have had in a while and the Veal Michael was perfect. You can't forget the crab cheesecake! This place is definitely worth checking out if you've never been.
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on February 25, 2025
                                                                                Hi, Scott! 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. Klaire

                                                                                Baton Rouge

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Everyone was super friendly and helpful. The service was great and the food even better. Will definitely be back
                                                                                Ruffino'sResponded on February 25, 2025
                                                                                Hi, Klaire! 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 2419 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
                                                                              7:00 PM
                                                                              Booked 47 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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