Ruffino's On The River is a top-rated restaurant in Lafayette, LA, known for its upscale yet relaxed dining experience, Cajun-inspired seafood, hand-cut steaks, fresh pasta, and award-winning wine, beer, cocktail, and coffee selections.
Located at 921 Camellia Blvd in Lafayette, this popular dining destination serves brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, and catering with dine-in, outdoor seating, takeaway, and delivery options. Guests enjoy a cozy, romantic, trendy atmosphere with table service, bar service, and a menu featuring comfort food, healthy options, late-night bites, and happy-hour drinks.
Accessible features include wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms, making it a welcoming choice for more diners. With strong customer ratings and a reputation for exceptional food, attentive service, and a refined Louisiana dining experience, Ruffino's On The River is a standout restaurant in Lafayette, LA.
For reservations, takeaway, delivery, or to experience one of the best restaurants in Lafayette, LA, visit Ruffino's On The River at 921 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508.
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Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Had an absolutely amazing birthday dinner here! The complimentary cotton candy is my favorite. The whole experience from walking in to leaving is wonderful. The birthday cake wishes received was awesome! While we waited for our table (we arrived early due to parking) we walked the walkway under the bridge and back by the river.
My wife and I went here for our 18th wedding anniversary. The staff is fantastic. We are planning our summer road trip and our waiter and the manager gave us some awesome travel tips and places to check out because they were from the area. The food was amazing. I had the ribeye; cooked perfectly. My wife had the fish, which was also delicious. They brought us a complimentary piece of cake for our anniversary and a cone of cotton candy, which was fun.
Thanks for making my husband and I’s one year wedding anniversary so special!
Staying in the area for work, and was looking for a good place to eat. We weren't dressed exactly business casual, but close enough. The reception was nice, seated us and asked if we were there for any special occasion... Nope, just trying y'all out. Greeted by Bronson for drinks, we are easy... Sweet tea and Coke Zero. Drinks came out, and we were told they don't have sweet tea, but they sweetened it with something natural... And the wife said it was perfect. Food waiter came over and asked if we wanted bread and an appetizer, we ordered the mozzarella. Wasn't expecting it to come out in a melted pile of mozzarella and bread seasoned with oil and vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Everyone does it a bit differently, but it was good. After we finished it we ordered Veal Parmesan for me, and Chicken Parmesan for the wife. I haven't had Veal in a long time, possibly since I lived in Germany. Tell you what... It was great. Wife loved the Chicken Parmesan as well. Asked if we wanted dessert, and we could not really fit it in, but ordered tiramisu and the cheese cake. Took a couple bites, and had to box them to go. The food was great, and we had good conversations with our waiters Daniel G and Bronson, they laughed with us, and recommended good items. They "crumbed" our table a few times, and were very respectful and welcoming adding to the experience. Overall, we have a new favorite place in the area. Keep doing what you guys are doing... Great food, great surroundings, great experience.
We had the best time celebrating our 3 year anniversary here. The atmosphere is classy with great music, the food and drinks were delicious, and the service was outstanding. It was the perfect spot for a special night out and we will definitely be back.
Expect to spend 100$ for a couple for drinks food ect.. but the staff is top notch and food is very good. Great place for a nice night out.
The food options were amazing, but did not always live up to my expectations. Would definitely go back. Bartenders were awesome. Marley was my fave!
If I could give Ruffino’s on the river 6 stars I would. We celebrated my wife’s birthday with a party of 8. Every detail was perfect down to the communication with the staff to accommodate seating. The waitress was amazing and kind. Very friendly. The food choices were great. Appetizers and entree’s were on point. Absolute perfect evening celebrating with friends. Can’t wait to go back. Ruffino’s knocked it out the park!!
I came here on a double date. We made a reservation and were seated promptly. The server greeted us and explained the wine selection and the chef specials. I decided on the spaghetti and meatballs and it was delicious. It was seasoned well with just the right amount of sauce. I enjoyed everything here.
I took my girlfriend as a little get away dinner as we're from out of town. The place is fantastic and our waiters were very timely and cordial with us. We had ordered the crab cheesecake, spaghetti alla carbonara, farms ribeye, pot de creme, and creme brulee. They additionally gave us a complimentary cake ball. Everything was cooked to perfection and in a timely manner.
Common questions about Ruffino's On The River
Ruffino's On The River is located at 921 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508, United States, Lafayette, LA, United States.
You can reach Ruffino's On The River by calling +1 337-706-7333.
Ruffino's On The River has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 1098 customer reviews.
Ruffino's On The River features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Ruffino's On The River features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Ruffino's On The River features the following highlights: Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Ruffino's On The River features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Ruffino's On The River features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Late-night food, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Ruffino's On The River features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Ruffino's On The River features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Ruffino's On The River features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Ruffino's On The River features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Ruffino's On The River features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Ruffino's On The River features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Ruffino's On The River features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
Ruffino's On The River features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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