PRIVATE DINING FAQ RUFFINO'S ON THE RIVER

There are a variety of pre-set banquet menus that we offer and require for luncheon events and groups larger than 25 persons to select from. Each menu is priced per person, and options range from $20 to $60 per guest. Menus entail a two to four course meal and can be customized or personalized for any occasion. Tea, coffee, and water are inclusive in our pre-set menu prices and all alcohol is charged on a by consumption basis. All of our private dining rooms are presentation accessible with audio visual equipment readily available.

Do you require a deposit to reserve a private dining room?

A valid credit card number is required to secure ALL reservations in a private dining room. The credit card number must be received upon booking your event. No charges are applied to the card except in the event of a cancellation. If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the scheduled date, the cancellation fee of $200.00 is non-refundable and non-transferable.

If you book within a 14-day period, any cancellation before the event will result in a $200.00 cancellation fee.
What is the minimum and maximum number of guests that each room can accommodate?
Our private dining room has a minimum requirement and maximum capacity. The minimum requirement must be met in order to book the function. Room minimums and maximums are as follows:
- Camellia Room: Minimum of 10, Maximum of 24, Maximum of 22 with A/V Equipment
- Solarium Room: Minimum of 30 in whole room, Maximum of 50 in whole room
  –Cocktail up to 60
**A half portion of the Solarium room Available. Minimum of 20, Maximum of 30, Maximum of 25 with A/V Equipment Cocktail up to 30
Is there a room rental fee?
The room rental fee only applies when the minimum number of attendees for a given room is not met. This fee will be applied to the final bill the evening of the event. Room rental fees are as follows:
- Camellia Room: $200 — 20 people and under
- Solarium Room: $200 — 40 people and under
What room will my party be placed in?
What are the menu options and prices for each of the private dining rooms?
What are the bar/liquor options?
Liquor is charged by consumption. We offer:

Open Bar (wine, beer, and mixed drinks)

o Three tiers of Open Bar available

Beer and Wine Only

Cash Bar (Guests pay for their own drinks)

A bar can be built in the room itself if requested. A $100 bartender fee will apply.
Can a private party have seperate checks?
Does Ruffino's supply A.V. Equipment?
Does Ruffino's have internet access?
What additional charges will I see on my bill?
When will I be able to access my room?
Are decorations allowed?

Ruffino’s reserves the right to refuse any décor item that is harmful either to the property, its assets and contents, or its employees. Decorations must not be attached to the buildings by using nails, staples, or cellophane tape. Masking tape, open flame candles, confetti, glitter, silly string, loose feathers and fog machines are not allowed in the restaurant.
How long is the room reserved for?

The Room rental is for a 3-hour dinner service. You may occupy the private dining room until one hour past regular restaurant closing time on weekdays, and until regular restaurant closing time on weekends. You will be charged a $100.00 room fee for every additional half-hour that your party occupies the dining space past regular restaurant closing time. Luncheon groups may occupy the dining space until 3pm and are afterwards subject to the same $100.00 room fee.

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