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Ruffino’s on the River, Lafayette, LA

Ruffino’s on the River

4.7 (2009)
$31 to $50
Steak
921 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Ruffino's on the River is a -Steak-Seafood-Italian restaurant and an experience in Food and Atmosphere like no others. Located in Lafayette, La. From the time you walk in and see the wood burning stove aflame, to the beautiful smiles on every Ruffino's team member's faces, you will have goose bumps on the back of your neck for the dining journey that awaits you. The scenes of the gorgeous Vermilion River where our outdoor patio looks over is breath taking. From our wonderful signature Crabmeat Cheesecake appetizer to our mind blowing Cedar Plank baked Redfish or our mouth watering Prime cut Steaks, the menu is diversive for everyone. The relaxed but swinging music along with perfect lighting and energy make this this ultimate restaurant in Louisiana. I where Louisiana Comes to Celebrate!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Cliff Wright.....Food Czar
  • 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
    Make Ruffino's on the River your choice for birthday's, anniversaries, speaker programs, rehearsal dinners or business meetings. We can accommodate private parties up to 100 guests in a variety of settings.
  • Private party contact
    Leah Mellem: (337) 706-7333
  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Cross street
    Between Kaliste Saloom and Johnston St. right by bridge
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Solarium

    Multiple dates available
    *The Solarium CANNOT be guaranteed due to the potential booking of a Private Party.* Covered and enclosed patio that is temperature controlled and has several floor to ceiling windows, skylights and a view of the river. Same fabulous food and service.

Private dining

What 2,009 people are saying

Ruffino’s on the River 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Great for scenic views

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Steak

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Most Booked

  • Lafayette

    Best Overall

  • Lafayette

    Best Food

  • Lafayette

    Best Service

  • Lafayette

    Best Ambiance

  • Lafayette

    Best Value

  • Lafayette

    Good for groups

  • Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Lafayette

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ruffino's on the River offers a captivating dining experience with "great atmosphere, food, and service." Guests enjoy "amazing food" and "excellent" ambiance, making it a top spot for special occasions. Highlights include "phenomenal drinks," attentive staff, and "perfect" sunsets. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a beloved choice for many.
2,009 Reviews
  1. GREG

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for our anniversary. It was the right choice.

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  2. Kasey

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks, service and food were all phenomenal! Drinks: old fashioned with Buffalo Trace Appetizer: crab cheesecake Entrees: Fish Katie and Ribeye!

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  3. Pam

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening! We had reservations and were seated promptly. Very friendly staff, excellent food and service. Highly recommend!

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  4. Hope

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Disappointing Experience Despite High Expectations We dined at this restaurant last night and, unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience—especially considering our previous visits have been enjoyable. While our table placement was great, the overall ambiance left much to be desired. A very loud group at the table behind us made conversation difficult, and the acoustics in the room amplified the noise significantly. Service was noticeably lacking. I ordered the Katie Redfish, and my partner ordered the 12-ounce ribeye, requested medium. When our food arrived, both dishes were cold. His steak was overcooked—well done rather than medium. He politely asked for it to be remade. When the replacement was brought to the table, the staff member picked up the table lamp—presumably not cleaned—and held it over the plate to shine light on the steak, asking him to cut into it and check the doneness. At a $55 price point, that kind of presentation felt surprisingly careless and frankly unsanitary. You would expect a bit more professionalism and attention to detail at this level of dining. Unfortunately, the second steak was still not prepared correctly—this time undercooked and lacking seasoning. By then, my food was cold from waiting, and I barely touched it. My partner also only managed a few bites. What stood out most was that our server never checked in—not once—to ask if everything was okay or to address the fact that we had barely touched our food. Our bill totaled over $200, which we’re normally happy to spend when the quality of the food and service reflects it. Sadly, that wasn’t the case this time. While we've had great experiences here in the past, this visit fell far short, and we won't be returning.

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  5. Richard

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For our first visit, we were very pleased with the atmosphere, food, drinks, and excellent service! We’ll be back!

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  6. Mary

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service & atmosphere were impressive. We visit several times a year.

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  7. Ranelle

    Nashville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed celebrating my best friend’s graduation dinner at Ruffino’s! The seating was beautiful and we were able to watch the sunset as we ate our lovely meal. The drinks were phenomenal! The oysters were cooked to perfection! The servers were professional and took our requests seriously. Made us feel like we were top priority. I was able to bring a cake and they cut it and served it to us. Just amazing experience overall. I would give this place a 10/10!!!

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  8. Dr. Michael VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The new Calamari appetizer was dry and disappointing . The rib eye was excellent as was the pork belly appetizer. The martini was abbreviated compared to previous ones enjoyed there. The waiter Steve was very good. The waitress Lana was resistant to accepting the written instructions for the martini that was attempted to give her.

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  9. Jennifer

    Shreveport1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was wonderful…above and beyond. We went for my daughter’s graduation and they really helped us celebrate. Food was delicious.

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  10. Stephanie

    Mississippi1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere, food and ambiance was excellent. I would definitely go back. We were visiting from out of town and it might have been a little busy or the system they have with the drink person, food person, bread person might not be as efficient as if you had a waiter and a bus boy. we were sitting for about 10-15 minutes before we were even greeted by anyone. The bread person had put bread out but that was it. The drink person came over and introduced himself but it took about another 15-20 min to get drinks. In fact the appetizer came before our drinks did. Instead of relaxing over drinks, we were relaxing over water. Not what I'm used to in a restaurant so took away from the experience a little bit. But the food and everything else was excellent.

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FAQs

Ruffino’s on the River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (337) 706-7333.

Ruffino’s on the River is rated 4.7 stars by 2009 OpenTable diners.

Ruffino’s on the River 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ruffino’s on the River

921 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Kaliste Saloom and Johnston St. right by bridge
  • Neighborhood
    Lafayette
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cliff Wright.....Food Czar
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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
    Make Ruffino's on the River your choice for birthday's, anniversaries, speaker programs, rehearsal dinners or business meetings. We can accommodate private parties up to 100 guests in a variety of settings.
  • Private party contact
    Leah Mellem: (337) 706-7333
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