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Ruffino’s on the River, Lafayette, LA

Ruffino’s on the River

4.7
4.7
1786 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak
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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!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

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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
    (337) 706-7333
  • Website
    http://www.ruffinosrestaurant.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    921 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
  • 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.

What 1,786 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Best Ambiance

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Romantic

  • Baton Rouge / Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • 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 business meals

  • Lafayette

    Good for groups

  • Lafayette

    Neighborhood gem

  • Lafayette

    Good for special occasions

  • Lafayette

    Lively

  • Lafayette

    Most Booked

1,786 Reviews

  1. BlackLivesMatterAlways

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lemon drops are the best! SIN chocolate cake was the best! It's a pleasure to spend quality time with my daughter on her 17th birthday. It was a pleasant experience for her, and she enjoyed her food (pasta and pork cheeks), Shirley Temples, and dessert.

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  2. jolief

    Tampa

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Needed a nice place to celebrate family being together. Perfect!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded 4 days ago

    Hi Jolie! 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. Friendsgiving

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Pork shank special was not tender. Pizza felt like a child dish instead of a wood fired pizza. Staff was amazing and honest. Food just fell short.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded 4 days ago

    Hi -- Thank you for your review. It is disheartening to hear that your experience at Ruffino's was not up to our normal standards. At Ruffino's, we take great pride in the food we serve and in creating a wonderful experience for our customers. On the rare occasion, we fall short, we ensure that it does not happen again. We invite you to dine with us again to have a true and remarkable Ruffino's experience.

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  4. CassieY

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My fiance and I dined in for our 2 year anniversary. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable and the staff really made us feel like our day was special. Wonderful experience.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on November 22, 2023

    Hi! Happy Anniversary! Thank you for your review and for choosing Ruffino's to celebrate your special occasion. We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to seeing you again next time!

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  5. AldonJ

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I had a date with Lisa. Great place to go when you want classical dinning experience. Low light, good food. Very romantic atmosphere.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on November 20, 2023

    Hi Aldon, 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. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went for my 1 year anniversary and it was absolutely outstanding. From the food, to the ambience, to the service I was pleasantly surprised and will absolutely be back for more!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on November 13, 2023

    Hi! Thank you for your review and for choosing Ruffino's to celebrate your special occasion. We look forward to seeing you again soon for the next one!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and atmosphere. Very reasonable cost.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on November 13, 2023

    Hi! Thanks for dining at Ruffino's, we're so glad you enjoyed your experience! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to see you again soon.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We eat here 3 times. Week. We love the service and the waitresses know us by name. The steaks are always done to perfection.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on November 9, 2023

    Hi! 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. JarrettM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Treated us for our anniversary. Great atmosphere for a special date.Service was great and the food tasted amazing. Thank you.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on November 9, 2023

    Hi Jarrett, Happy Anniversary! Thank you for your review and for choosing Ruffino's to celebrate your special occasion. We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to seeing you again next time!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The place is beautiful, we arrived late on Tuesday around 9pm, places closes at 10pm. I’ll give it another chance, this visit was forgettable. Folks were nice enough and apologized for the issues with food temperature. Bbq shrimp pasta had too much pepper for our liking and the pasta was over cooked but we are Italians after all. Crab and corn soup was very good, lacking an abundance of crab meat not good flavor. App sampler was tasty but not hot and our waiter noted and removed from the menu. We will go back just much earlier next time

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on November 8, 2023

    Hi - Thank you for your review. It is disheartening to hear that your experience at Ruffino's was not up to our normal standards. At Ruffino's, we take great pride in the food we serve and in creating a wonderful experience for our customers. On the rare occasion, we fall short, we ensure that it does not happen again. We invite you to dine with us again to have a true and remarkable Ruffino's experience.

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  11. TomZ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good service, Good food Would recommend. We asked to be seated next to a window.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on November 7, 2023

    Hi Tom -- 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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  12. ChrisR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    crab meat cheesecake appetizer was phenomenal as well as the Veal Michael!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on November 7, 2023

    Hi Chris! Those are some of our favorites as well! Thanks for dining at Ruffino's, we're so glad you enjoyed your experience! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to see you again soon.

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  13. LakelynL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    absolutely amazing we will definitely be back!! food was OUTSTANDING and everyone was very friendly!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on November 6, 2023

    Hi Lakelyn -- Thank you for your review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are happy to hear it was a positive one! Thanks again for choosing Ruffino’s and we hope you'll come back to dine with us again soon!

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  14. GinaM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place with delicious food and outstanding service.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on November 6, 2023

    Hi Gina -- 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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  15. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place awesome food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on November 6, 2023

    Hi -- 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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  16. Billy

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fish on the plank is always great. Eggplant parmigiana was enjoyed and crème brûlée capped off a great outing.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 25, 2023

    Hi Billy! 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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  17. HunterK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful scenery, nice ambience, best steak I have had in a very long time

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 24, 2023

    Hi Hunter - 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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  18. MicheleM

    Las Vegas

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was delicious! And the nice bartender made me a pear martini!! Our waitress is adorable and has been there five years!! Everyone was on their toes! Great food and atmosphere!!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 23, 2023

    Hi Michele! Thank you for your review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are happy to hear it was a positive one! Thanks again for choosing Ruffino’s and we hope you'll come back to dine with us again soon!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Meh, overrated. Veal was overcooked and very tough to chew. Extremely disappointing

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 23, 2023

    Hi -- Thank you for your feedback. Here at Ruffino’s, we take our guests’ experience very seriously and we’d love for one of our managers to be able to speak with you about the disappointing experience. So, if you could share your contact information in a direct message, we’d greatly appreciate it.

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  20. KristyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have wonderful experiences at Ruffino’s. It was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary this year. Staff and service were wonderful. The food was incredible, as always.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 16, 2023

    Hi Kristy -- Thank you for your review and for choosing Ruffino's to celebrate your special occasion. We look forward to seeing you again soon for the next one!

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  21. LesterV

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 44th Wedding anniversary at Ruffino's, Had a wonderful time and the food was great. We always get one lettuce wedge and split it. One is large enough to split.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 17, 2023

    Hi Lester -- Thank you for your review and for choosing Ruffino's to celebrate your special occasion. We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to seeing you again next time!

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  22. HeidiL

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Daniel and Brandon (don't know the spelling of our drink server's name) were very attentive to our requests. Excellent servers/waiters!!!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 16, 2023

    Hi Heidi -- 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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  23. SamM

    Alabama

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful dining experience! Location, service and food were all exceptional! Any future trips through Lafayette will definitely include a meal at Ruffinos!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 16, 2023

    Hi Sam -- Thanks for dining at Ruffino's, we're so glad you enjoyed your experience! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to see you again soon.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ruffino's has become our favorite restaurant in Lafayette Parish, and we have been to a lot. They hit all the marks, food, ambiance and service are always top notch.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 12, 2023

    Hi --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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  25. PaigeR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Nice place. Food awful. No taste. I do not recommend.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 9, 2023

    Hi Paige -- Thank you for your review. It is disheartening to hear that your experience at Ruffino's was not up to our normal standards. At Ruffino's, we take great pride in the food we serve and in creating a wonderful experience for our customers. On the rare occasion, we fall short, we ensure that it does not happen again. We invite you to dine with us again to have a true and remarkable Ruffino's experience.

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  26. AlaynaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience, amazing service and amazing food

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 9, 2023

    Hi Alayna -- Thanks for dining at Ruffino's, we're so glad you enjoyed your experience! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to see you again soon.

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  27. Billy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing as well as the atmosphere. Definitely will be back!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 9, 2023

    Hi Billy -- 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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  28. RyanA

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I had our 9th Anniversary dinner here, along with our 8th last year, and they are phenomenal!Everything from our food to the staff and experience was nothing short of amazing! We will be going back!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 9, 2023

    Hi Ryan -- Thank you for your review and for choosing Ruffino's to celebrate your special occasion. We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to seeing you again next time!

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  29. Atien

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great service (thanks Taylor and Cameron)! There for my brothers BD and all was delicious from the complimentary bread service to the Tiramisu.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 5, 2023

    Hi -- 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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  30. RayO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a fantastic place for special occasions. We celebrated a birthday and the food was fantastic, service was great, and the view was beautiful. Definitely will be returning.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 5, 2023

    Hi Ray -- Thank you for your review and for choosing Ruffino's to celebrate your special occasion. We look forward to seeing you again soon for the next one!

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  31. MelanieM

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, delicious food, couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate my birthday!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 2, 2023

    Hi Melanie -- Thanks for dining at Ruffino's, we're so glad you enjoyed your experience! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to see you again soon.

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  32. Miro

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, great service. We were served by several highly skilled waitresses, we felt like we are in Europe. Their high scale service is uncommon for North America and this was something we will remember for long time. Thank you! Keep good work!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 2, 2023

    Hi Miro-- Thank you for your review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are happy to hear it was a positive one! Thanks again for choosing Ruffino’s and we hope you'll come back to dine with us again soon!

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  33. TheresaL

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very nice experience for our anniversay. Food and service was excellent.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 2, 2023

    Hi Theresa -- Thank you for your review and for choosing Ruffino's to celebrate your special occasion. We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to seeing you again next time!

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  34. Cameron

    Miami

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    We were impressed with the reduction in noise level from the last time we dined here which was before COVID. Atmosphere was great! The only problem we had was our Veal bone-in chops were tough. So we sent them back and they cooked more with less cook time and they were not any better. So we learned not to eat the Veal. Otherwise, the rest of the food was very good!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 2, 2023

    Hi Cameron -- Thanks for dining at Ruffino's, we're so glad you enjoyed your experience! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to see you again soon.

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  35. FrankS

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christian and Jake, our servers were absolutely top notch and made the evening phenomenal.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 2, 2023

    Hi Frank -- We are so happy to hear that! 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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  36. CesLSU

    Washington DC

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire staff from Gavin on down did a wonderful job. One of our guests was alergic to black pepper and the chef in conjunction with the servers ensured there wasn't going to be a problem! The food was wonderful, the beverages were spot on and the entire evening was a wonderful experience!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 2, 2023

    Hi -- Thank you for your review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are happy to hear it was a positive one! Thanks again for choosing Ruffino’s and we hope you'll come back to dine with us again soon!

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  37. BlugrassandBayou

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food and Service . We love this place. The Tunas was excellent

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 2, 2023

    Hi -- Thanks for dining at Ruffino's, we're so glad you enjoyed your experience! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to see you again soon.

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  38. DavidW

    New Orleans

    123 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it in every way. The personal touch and interaction to make decisions on what would be our best choice is truly appreciated. Feels like family.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 2, 2023

    Hi David -- 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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  39. OffshoreGourmet

    San Antonio

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My dish was too salty, the fish was great but too much sauce and it was too salty. On my part I must ask if there is a sauce coving the entree and I didn’t and to the chef’s part, the chef needs to taste the sauce before sending it out! Tip for chefs or want to be chefs: Topping sauces that cook down too long get more concentrated with salt taste!

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 30, 2023

    Hi, Thank you for your review. It is disheartening to hear that your experience at Ruffino's was not up to our normal standards. At Ruffino's, we take great pride in the food we serve and in creating a wonderful experience for our customers. On the rare occasion, we fall short, we ensure that it does not happen again. We invite you to dine with us again to have a true and remarkable Ruffino's experience.

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  40. AndreaG

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Food was subpar. Service was okay. We have dined here several times preCovid and everything was fabulous. I doubt we will travel 3 hours again for this experience.

    Ruffino’s on the RiverResponded on October 2, 2023

    Hi -- We appreciate you leaving us this valuable feedback. It is disheartening to hear that our service was not up to our usual standards! This will be addressed. Thank you, again, for your feedback.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 1786 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Website
    http://www.ruffinosrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (337) 706-7333
  • 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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