Ruffino's on the River

Ruffino's on the River Where Louisiana Comes to Celebrate Life. At Ruffino’s the goal is always the same – to ensure every experience there is nothing short of remarkable.
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Ruffin Rodrigue founded Ruffino's in 1998 with the understanding that he wanted to create a place where people could come to Celebrate Life. Today, his wife Alison continues his legacy and vision, with Megan Klock serving as Ruffino's CEO and Reid Henderson as Executive Chef. Ruffino’s features a wood-burning pizza stove, a temperature-controlled wine cellar with over 2,500 different varietals of

wine, a private party room, and an enclosed deck with amazing views of the Vermillion River. According to Megan Klock, Ruffino’s CEO, “We are so proud to have played a part in so many celebrations over the years and look forward to continuing Ruffin’s vision of being the place where Louisiana comes to Celebrate Life.”

With locations in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Ruffino’s is a Steak, Seafood, and Italian-inspired restaurant that focuses on the Celebration of Life, regardless of the occasion. In addition, Ruffino’s De La Ronde Hall, located in Downtown Baton Rouge, can accommodate up to 500 guests in their recently renovated Grand Ball Room. To learn more about Ruffino’s, make a reservation, or reserve your spot at their next Cooking Experience, visit RuffinosRestaurant.com. In order to maintain a remarkable experience for all of our guests, we suggest business casual attire. Kindly remove all hats when entering the restaurant. Gym wear, pool attire, tank tops, clothing with offensive graphics or language, revealing clothing, or exposed undergarments are prohibited. Our dress code policy is at the discretion of management and is strictly enforced. All decisions are made to enhance the experience for our guests. Please come as your remarkable selves to Celebrate Life! Reservations for 7 or more cannot be placed online. Please call the restaurant and speak to a manager.

Carbonara has a reputation. Simple ingredients. No shortcuts. Nowhere to hide.That's what makes it so good.Our Spaghetti...
08/24/2026

Carbonara has a reputation. Simple ingredients. No shortcuts. Nowhere to hide.

That's what makes it so good.

Our Spaghetti alla Carbonara brings together Gulf shrimp, guanciale, egg yolk, and Pecorino Romano in a dish that proves you don't need more, you just need the right ingredients.

Come see why some classics never leave the menu.

Reserve your table at ruffinosrestaurant.com.

There's something different about an August evening.The sun lingers a little longer. The wine tastes a little better. Th...
08/21/2026

There's something different about an August evening.

The sun lingers a little longer. The wine tastes a little better. The conversation comes a little easier.

It's the kind of night that reminds you not to rush home. Stay for another glass. Order dessert. Let the evening unfold.

Spend your summer nights at Ruffino's. Reserve your table at ruffinosrestaurant.com.

Ladies Night at Ruffino's | Half-Price Cocktails All NightConsider this your sign. Text the group chat, the one that's b...
08/20/2026

Ladies Night at Ruffino's | Half-Price Cocktails All Night

Consider this your sign. Text the group chat, the one that's been quiet since Sunday, and say one word: tonight.

Half-price Bubble Bath cocktails. Half-price 1792 Old Fashioneds. All night, every Thursday. The plan practically makes itself.

Thursdays Belong to the Girls

Every Thursday | All Night | Baton Rouge & Lafayette

The week deserves a delicious finish. 🍽️Join us at Ruffino’s and savor one of this week’s specials, made to give your ev...
08/20/2026

The week deserves a delicious finish. 🍽️

Join us at Ruffino’s and savor one of this week’s specials, made to give your evening a little something extra.

The workday officially ends when someone says, "One drink?" That's all it takes.One round becomes appetizers. Appetizers...
08/18/2026

The workday officially ends when someone says, "One drink?" That's all it takes.

One round becomes appetizers. Appetizers become dinner. And suddenly, work feels a million miles away.

Clock out the Ruffino's way. Meet us after work.

Reserve your table at ruffinosrestaurant.com.

Let's talk about the food, because "bar snacks" is not the phrase.Oysters, roasted in the wood oven until the edges just...
08/17/2026

Let's talk about the food, because "bar snacks" is not the phrase.

Oysters, roasted in the wood oven until the edges just curl. Ricotta whipped until it barely holds its shape, with warm bread to scoop it up. Polpette made in-house, the kind you order for the table and then wish you hadn't shared.

All of it on the aperitivo menu, available only at the bar. All of it next to a half-price cocktail.

Lafayette: Mon-Fri 3-6 PM

Life gives you plenty of reasons to wait.Wait until the weekend. Wait for the promotion. Wait for the special occasion.P...
08/13/2026

Life gives you plenty of reasons to wait.

Wait until the weekend. Wait for the promotion. Wait for the special occasion.

Prosecco has a different philosophy: Celebrate now.

Happy from Ruffino's.

Reserve your table at ruffinosrestaurant.com.

Go beyond familiar favorites. This week’s specials invite you to try something new.
08/13/2026

Go beyond familiar favorites. This week’s specials invite you to try something new.

Aperitivo Hour at Ruffino'sSpecialty cocktails, half off. Wine by the glass, half off. Plus an aperitivo menu that earns...
08/11/2026

Aperitivo Hour at Ruffino's

Specialty cocktails, half off. Wine by the glass, half off. Plus an aperitivo menu that earns the name: wood oven-roasted oysters, whipped ricotta, house-made polpette.

Leave work early. The spreadsheet can wait.

Lafayette: Mon-Fri 3-6 PM

It's officially the season where walking from your car to the front door counts as cardio.You deserve a reward.Preferabl...
08/10/2026

It's officially the season where walking from your car to the front door counts as cardio.

You deserve a reward.

Preferably one that involves air conditioning, a cold cocktail, and someone else doing the cooking. We'll take care of all three.

Escape the heat at Ruffino's. Reserve your table at ruffinosrestaurant.com.

Address

921 Camellia Boulevard
Lafayette, LA
70508

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 10pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 10pm
Friday 4:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 4:30pm - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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