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# Ruffinos Restaurant

Where Louisiana comes to celebrate life.

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- [Ruffino's Restaurant](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/) - RUFFINO'S Come Celebrate Life with Us RUFFINO'SCOME CELEBRATE LIFE WITH US Donate Today MAKE A RESERVATION THE RUFFINO'S COOKING EXPERIENCE 5 course meal, paired with wine and step-by-step instructions from our team of Chefs SIGN UP TODAY GIFT CARDS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Get your loved one an experience they won't soon forget. VISIT STORE PRIVATE
- [Locations](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/locations/) - SELECT A LOCATION Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help make your night remarkable. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions, concerns, or specific needs. Our complete contact information, menus, and hours of operation can be found after the selection of either our Baton Rouge or Lafayette
- [Baton Rouge Private Dining](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/baton-rouge-private-dining/) - PRIVATE DININGBATON ROUGE Ruffino’s is the perfect venue for your next event, gathering or intimate diner. Whether you are planning meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthday/anniversary celebrations, award ceremonies, retirement gatherings, etc., Ruffino’s is sure to make it memorable. We offer three private dining rooms that can accommodate anywhere from 15 up to 120 guests in a
- [Cooking Experience - Baton Rouge](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/cooking-experience-baton-rouge/) - COOKING EXPERIENCEBATON ROUGE October 13th (6 - 9 pm) Holiday - COOKING EXPERIENCENovember 10th (6 - 9 pm) Return to Baton Rouge Page
- [Gavin Courrege'](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/gavin-courrege/) - Gavin Courrege' Manager, Ruffino’s on the River For over a decade, Gavin Courrege' has been a part of Ruffino’s on the River, working his way from server to manager. As Hiring and Training Manager, he plays a vital role in ensuring new team members carry forward the tradition of excellence that defines Ruffino’s. Hospitality runs
- [Our Team](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/team/) - Meet the Team Behind Ruffino’s At Ruffino’s, hospitality is more than service—it’s a philosophy rooted in a deep commitment to the Celebration of Life. From the front to the back of the house, our leadership team is dedicated to creating remarkable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors. Guided by the vision of
- [Claire Courrege'](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/claire-courrege/) - Claire Courrege' Events Coordinator, Ruffino’s on the River Claire Courrege’s journey at Ruffino’s began before the restaurant even opened, when a friend encouraged her to apply. Over the years, she has worked her way from back waiter to Events Coordinator, where she now plays a key role in shaping Ruffino’s most memorable celebrations. For Claire,
- [Baton Rouge Private Dining FAQ](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/baton-rouge-private-dining-faq/) - PRIVATE DINING FAQRUFFINO'S BATON ROUGE Private dining groups of more than 20 guests are invited to select from our preset menu options, designed to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for your event. Preset menus are also required for luncheons held on days outside our regular lunch hours. Our luncheon menus are priced from $25
- [Baton Rouge Rooms / Floor Plans](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/baton-rouge-rooms-floor-plans/) - ROOMS / FLOOR PLANSRUFFINO'S BATON ROUGE Ruffino’s is the perfect venue for your next event, gathering or intimate diner. Whether you are planning meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthday/anniversary celebrations, award ceremonies, retirement gatherings, etc., Ruffino’s is sure to make it memorable. We offer three private dining rooms that can accommodate anywhere from 15 up to 120
- [Baton Rouge](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/batonrouge/) - RUFFINO'S BATON ROUGE 18811 Highland Rd. Baton Rouge, LA (225) 753-3458 Mon - ClosedTues - Thurs 4:30-9:00PMFri 11:00AM - 11:00PMSat 4:30PM - 11:00PMSun 10:30AM - 9:00PM Gift Cards Available Click Here to Check Your Gift Card Balance Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Make a Reservation Menu Downloads Sunday Brunch Friday Lunch Drink Menu Wine List Dinner Menu
- [Lafayette](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/lafayette/) - RUFFINO'S ON THE RIVER 921 Camellia Blvd Lafayette, LA (337) 706-7333 Mon - Fri 4:30-10:00PM Sat 4:30PM - 11:00PM Sun 11:00AM - 9:00PM Gift Cards Available Click Here to Check Your Gift Card Balance Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Make a Reservation Menu Downloads Sunday Brunch Drink Menu Wine List Dinner Menu Dessert Menu To-Go Menu Sunday
- [Cooking Experience - Lafayette](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/cooking-experience-lafayette/) - COOKING EXPERIENCELAFAYETTE October 12th (6 - 9 pm) Holiday - COOKING EXPERIENCENovember 9th (6 - 9 pm) Return to Lafayette Page
- [Lafayette Private Dining FAQ](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/lafayette-private-dining-faq/) - PRIVATE DINING FAQRUFFINO'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 12 persons from which to select. Each menu is priced per person, and options range from $25 to $78 per guest. Menus entail a two to five course meal.
- [Contact](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/contact/) - CONTACT US we’d love to hear from you! NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*Email* Subject*MessageCAPTCHA Δ Lafayette Facebook Instagram LinkedIn 921 Camellia Blvd Lafayette, LA (337) 706-7333 Mon-Fri 4:30-10:00PM Sat 4:30PM - 11:00PM Sun 11:00AM - 9:00PM Baton Rouge Facebook Instagram LinkedIn 18811 Highland Rd. Baton Rouge, LA (225) 753-3458
- [Eric Magliolo](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/eric-magliolo/) - Eric Magliolo Bar Manager & Beverage Director, Ruffino’s Baton Rouge Eric Magliolo’s journey at Ruffino’s began as a front waiter, quickly moving up the ranks to captain before finding his calling behind the bar. Recognizing his talent and leadership, Ruffino’s founder, Ruffin Rodrigue, promoted him to Bar Manager, overseeing one of the restaurant’s most vibrant
- [Greg Harmon](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/greg-harman/) - Greg Harman Assistant General Manager, Ruffino’s on the River With three decades in the restaurant industry, Greg Harman brings a wealth of experience and a passion for hospitality to his role as Assistant General Manager at Ruffino’s on the River. His career has taken him from Lafayette to Tennessee, Missouri, and the Gulf Coast, including
- [Ali Thibodaux](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/ali-thibodaux/) - Ali Thibodaux Events Coordinator, Ruffino’s Baton Rouge For nearly a decade, Ali has been creating memorable celebrations at Ruffino’s. As Events Coordinator, she manages, plans, and organizes private dining events—from surprise birthdays to wedding rehearsals—making sure every detail feels seamless and personal. Her journey at Ruffino’s began eight years ago as a server, followed by
- [Our Story](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/) - OUR STORY Ruffin Rodrigue began his journey with Ruffino’s in 1998 with an understanding that he wanted to create something special, not just another restaurant. His goal was to develop a place where people could come to Celebrate Life, regardless of the occasion. This philosophy, or way of thinking, can be traced back to Ruffin’s
- [Lafayette Rooms / Floor Plans](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/lafayette-rooms-floor-plans/) - ROOMS / FLOOR PLANSRUFFINO'S ON THE RIVER Ruffino’s is the perfect venue for your next event, gathering or intimate diner. Whether you are planning meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthday/anniversary celebrations, award ceremonies, retirement gatherings, etc., Ruffino’s is sure to make it memorable. We offer several private dining rooms that can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 60
- [Lafayette Private Dining](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/lafayette-private-dining/) - PRIVATE DININGLAFAYETTE Ruffino’s is the perfect venue for your next event, gathering or intimate diner. Whether you are planning meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthday/anniversary celebrations, award ceremonies, retirement gatherings, etc., Ruffino’s is sure to make it memorable. We offer a variety of arrangement and layouts to meet your needs, including a secluded private dining room. For
- [Megan Klock](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/megan-klock/) - Megan Klock Director of Operations, Ruffino’s Restaurant Megan has been in the restaurant industry for 30 years, serving as Area Director of Training and Development for Outback Steakhouse, Vice President of DBMC Restaurants, and Director of Training for Grub Burger Bar before accepting her current position as Director of Operations at Ruffino’s Restaurant. As Director
- [Chef Estevon Evans](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/chef-estevon-evans/) - Chef Estevon Evans Head Chef, Ruffino’s on the River For nearly a decade, Chef Estevon Evans has led the kitchen at Ruffino’s on the River, bringing his passion for culinary artistry to every plate. His career began in small, family-run restaurants before spending a decade at Bonefish Grill, where he refined his skills under respected
- [Chris Muffoletto](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/chris-muffoletto/) - Chris Muffoletto General Manager, Ruffino’s on the River With over 20 years in the restaurant industry, Chris Muffoletto leads Ruffino’s on the River with a passion for hospitality, teamwork, and guest experience. His career includes 15 years as a managing partner with Outback Steakhouse and a role as an opening partner for Grub Burger Bar
- [Shelly Melancon](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/shelly-melancon/) - Shelly Melancon Front of House Manager, Ruffino’s Baton Rouge With a background in sales and business development, Shelly Melancon returned to his hospitality roots nearly a decade ago when he joined Ruffino’s. His career began in the restaurant industry before transitioning to corporate sales, but he was drawn back by the energy and personal connections
- [Howard Walker](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/howard-walker/) - Howard Joseph Walker IV General Manager, Ruffino’s Restaurant Baton Rouge As General Manager of Ruffino’s Baton Rouge for over 15 years, Howard Joseph Walker IV embodies the energy and commitment that defines this iconic Louisiana restaurant. Guided by the philosophy of “LAVA”—Lights, Atmosphere, Volume, and Ambience—a concept instilled by Ruffino’s founder Ruffin Rodrigue, Howard strives
- [Chef Latonia Ireland](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/chef-latonia-ireland/) - Chef Latonia Ireland Sous Chef, Ruffino’s Restaurant Baton Rouge Bringing a wealth of culinary expertise and a passion for hospitality, Chef Latonia Ireland (also known as Chef Lo) has been an integral part of the Ruffino’s team for the past two years. Originally from Louisiana, Latonia spent years honing her craft in Alaska, where she
- [Patrick Trahan](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/patrick-trahan/) - Patrick Trahan Executive Chef, Ruffino's Restaurant With a culinary career that spans diverse kitchens and prestigious programs, Patrick Trahan brings a passion for excellence and innovation to his role as the Executive Chef at Ruffino's Restaurant. A native of Thibodaux, Louisiana, Patrick graduated from Nicholls State University and honed his skills at the John Folse
- [Alison Rodrigue](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/our-story/alison-rodrigue/) - Alison Rodrigue Owner, Ruffino’s Restaurant As the owner and visionary behind Ruffino’s, Alison Rodrigue is dedicated to continuing the legacy of her late husband, Ruffin Rodrigue, while bringing her own unique perspective to the renowned Louisiana restaurant. With a background in finance and experience working on Wall Street, Alison brings both a strategic mindset and
- [Catering Lafayette](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/catering-lafayette/) - RUFFINO'S CATERINGLAFAYETTE Ruffino's on The River offers on and off-site catering for parties of any size, whether it's a small gathering of friends, or a large wedding or event, our staff can help plan, organize and deliver an experience that is truly remarkable. Please contact our event coordinator to learn more about our catering options.
- [Private Dining Contract](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/private-dining-contract/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from
- [Tiger Athletic Foundation Ruffin Rodrigue Memorial Fund](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/tiger-athletic-foundation-ruffin-rodrigue-memorial-fund/) - Tiger Walk Memorial in Honor of Ruffin Rodrigue Ruffin attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge on a football scholarship, proudly following in his father's footsteps. He was named an All-SEC Lineman and helped push the team to SEC Championships in 1986 and 1988. The friendships and experiences during his time at LSU sustained him
- [coming-soon](https://ruffinosrestaurant.com/landing-page/) - In accordance with the Governors Phase Two Re-Opening, Ruffino’s Baton Rouge and Ruffino’s on the River, will be opening our dining rooms at 50% capacity and in compliance with state and local regulations. We are excited to welcome you back and want to ensure the safety of both our guests and staff. We have been
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