Rufa

Name: Rufa
Address: 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236-5594
Telephone: (941) 309-2270
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (8)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236-5594

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2 people

May 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining

Enliven your senses at Rufa, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota’s newest al fresco dining and lounge experience. Rufa promises to make your senses soar with imaginative cocktails, interactive shareables prepared tapas style, and breathtaking sunset views. Located across the lawn from Jack Dusty, this restaurant boasts unmatched Sarasota Bay sunset views. Choose a beverage from the carefully curated cocktail menu, extensive wine list or one of Sarasota’s best tequila and mezcal menus. The Baja California-inspired cuisine will make your taste buds take flight.

Rufa takes its name from the Rufa Red Knot, a shorebird that winters in the Sarasota region, notable for traveling incredibly long distances from the Canadian Arctic to South America and back again.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 309-2270
Website
https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/srqrz-the-ritz-carlton-sarasota/dining/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236-5594
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Rufa's Tuna Crudo
Guajillo Chili, Garlic Oil, Coriander, Onion Cucumber, Jalapeno, Orange, Lime
Signature Guacamole
Mashed Smoked Avocado, Cotija Cheese, Garlic Chips
Potato Flautitas
Potato Flautitas 15 Crispy Corn Tortillas, Queso Fresco, Sour Cream, Guajillo Oil Shredded Lettuces, Pomegranate Salsa, Avocado Puree
Crispy Avocado
Chipotle Ranch
Beef Tenderloin Tacos
Onions, Peppers, Roasted Corn Salsa, Chihuahua Cheese, Charred Habanero Sauce, Flour Tortillas
Al Pastor Chicken Skewers
Achiote Marinade, Local Mango Salsa Cilantro Cream, Flour Tortillas
Short Rib Tostada Bites
Black Beans, Tomatillo, Sour Cream
Beef Sliders
Wagyu Beef, Local Tomatoes, Hibiscus Chutney, Asadero Sauce, Brioche Bun
Lobster Tostada Bites
Maine Lobster, Roasted Corn Puree, Grapefruit, Cilantro, Black Lava Salt
Grilled Octopus
Mexican Chorizo, Roasted Potatoes, Chipotle Sauce, Lime Cream Sauce, Pea Shoots
Quinoa Green Salad
Baby Spinach, Black Beans, Roasted Corn, Cucumber Poblano Pepper, Onion, Tortillas Strips, Cilantro Cream Dressing

Sweets

“Mexican” Chocolate Pots de Crème, Spicy Mango
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

What 8 people are saying

Rufa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Ambiance
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Overall
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Ambiance
Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for groups
Sarasota / Bradenton
Romantic

8 Reviews

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Ld VIP
Tampa38 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We so enjoyed our time, food, and music tonight. Even more outstanding than the aforementioned items above was our incredible server, Sam! He actually thought about what we needed in advance! Thank you Sam and thank you Rufa for fantastic evening!
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Debbie VIP
Dallas112 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First time there. I thought it was a bit pricey for the small plates offering. We had the chicken skewers, short rib tostada bites, both were very good, and the beef tenderloin tacos, very greasy and salty but tasted good. When I say very greasy, the grease was flowing/dripping out the ends and onto the board they were served on.
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Sarah
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So yummy ! Sam was our waiter and he was amazing! 10/10
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Elizabeth
Jacksonville10 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The "up" glasses are not chilled properly so my martini was warm and one other cocktail Pretty tough for an outdoor bar where chilling is even more important. And at $30 a pop, should be better quality.
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allison VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
RUFA WAS AMAZING ! the restaurant was beautiful with an amazing atmosphere and view of the sunset. The staff were so sweet and lovely. The food was incredible. We ordered 4 things and everything was perfect. The waiter even offered free ice cream for my birthday. 100% recommend.
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Charles
Tampa38 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ambiance, perfect service, delicious bites — the Ritz Carlton’s new Rufa is a perfect spot to enjoy a delightful birthday celebration next to the water.
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Martha VIP
Baltimore6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great cocktails, food and view outside on the patio
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Rachel
San Diego11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
INCREDIBLE view. AMAZING service. Recommend to anyone staying at the Ritz or not. Caught a beautiful sunset for my mom’s 76th. Thank you Rufa staff
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FAQs

Rufa is rated 4.8 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236-5594

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/srqrz-the-ritz-carlton-sarasota/dining/
Phone number
(941) 309-2270

Rufa

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Menu

Shareables

Rufa's Tuna Crudo

Signature Guacamole

Potato Flautitas

Crispy Avocado

Beef Tenderloin Tacos

Al Pastor Chicken Skewers

Short Rib Tostada Bites

Beef Sliders

Lobster Tostada Bites

Grilled Octopus

Quinoa Green Salad

Sweets

“Mexican” Chocolate Pots de Crème, Spicy Mango

Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

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