I took the family to dinner to celebrate my wife's birthday. We were greeted by 2 young girls who were both waiting on us. One for food one for drinks. The food was decent, but the service was very disappointing. It took forever to get refills. One of my daughters never got refill.  Maybe it was because the 2 girls were too busy on their phones the entire evening. (Which I think is totally unprofessional and tacky at best). We also ordered a special dinner salad which we made very clear we wanted to split between me and my wife. When it was delivered it was the size of a side salad & of course no second bowl. We waited another 15 minutes for them to come back to the table so we could remind them that we needed another bowl. She finally brings us a tiny dinner roll plate instead. Then of course our food came out about 30 seconds after we finally got the plate. All this happening each time they left the table they immediately went over and stood in the corner by the bar on their phones. This will be the last time I tip 20% for poor service. Going forward 20% & beyond will be for excellent service. This seems to be a common theme nowadays. It's really sad that we go out and spend that kind of money on a dinner and get disappointing, lazy distracted service.
JENNIFER
Delicious food and great service! The accommodations were top notch, and seating was quick.
Dr. Michael
The calamari was disappointing. The Wagyu burger was very good as was the service. it was a bit noisy .
Teri
Excellent service. Great ambiance. And quiet walk along the river path was a perfect end to the experience.
Carl
Always a great experience. Great food, good variety and excellent service. Best high end restaurant in town. Our go to place!
Sam
Appetizers, salads, entrees and cocktails all were exceptional. Whenever we travel through Lafayette Ruffino's will always be at top of our plans!
Danny
The wait staff was excellent and very attentive. The food was spot on. The atmosphere was nice. The noise level was respectable. We were very pleased and see that the food and service is getting better every time we dine there.
Michael
The weight staff was impeccable and very passionate about the food and service provided. It was a super experience.
Tommy
We've dined here within the last month and the food was great. This time it was not. The pork cheeks were so tough you could barely cut them. The waiter was inattentive. Drinks were good
Tim
We dine here often and for the first time we had bad service. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and the server never acknowledged that. The food was great no problems there.
We had a great experience at on Sunday evening August 17, 2025. The wait staff was wonderful and the Fish Katie was superb. We will be back!
Farrah Delcambre
From the moment I stepped inside I was enveloped in an atmosphere of pure elegance. The soft ambient lighting, tasteful décor, and hushed conversations created an intimate yet refined setting, perfect for a memorable evening.
The service was impeccable—attentive yet unobtrusive, with every detail meticulously attended to. The staff’s knowledge of the menu and wine pairings was impressive, guiding us through a culinary journey that felt both personalized and indulgent. ❣️
Michael Stone
Good selection on menus, specials were awesome, drink selection on point, attentive staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crabmeat Cheesecake
JJV The Storyteller
Excellent service with great food. Could not have asked for anything more celebrating her 80th Birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jill Mathews
Girlfriends and I met here for Sunday brunch last weekend for one of our birthdays. It was fantastic! We sat on the indoor patio over looking the river with such awesome views! The atmosphere was absolutely perfect, not loud (which I can’t stand having to strain to hear over the loud background noise), very upscale and my filet mignon was perfection. They brought out a sparkler on top of the desert for my friend’s birthday and of course ended with their famous cotton candy. A wonderful time for us all. I highly recommend!!
I took the family to dinner to celebrate my wife's birthday. We were greeted by 2 young girls who were both waiting on us. One for food one for drinks. The food was decent, but the service was very disappointing. It took forever to get refills. One of my daughters never got refill.  Maybe it was because the 2 girls were too busy on their phones the entire evening. (Which I think is totally unprofessional and tacky at best). We also ordered a special dinner salad which we made very clear we wanted to split between me and my wife. When it was delivered it was the size of a side salad & of course no second bowl. We waited another 15 minutes for them to come back to the table so we could remind them that we needed another bowl. She finally brings us a tiny dinner roll plate instead. Then of course our food came out about 30 seconds after we finally got the plate. All this happening each time they left the table they immediately went over and stood in the corner by the bar on their phones. This will be the last time I tip 20% for poor service. Going forward 20% & beyond will be for excellent service. This seems to be a common theme nowadays. It's really sad that we go out and spend that kind of money on a dinner and get disappointing, lazy distracted service.
Delicious food and great service! The accommodations were top notch, and seating was quick.
The calamari was disappointing. The Wagyu burger was very good as was the service. it was a bit noisy .
Excellent service. Great ambiance. And quiet walk along the river path was a perfect end to the experience.
Always a great experience. Great food, good variety and excellent service. Best high end restaurant in town. Our go to place!
Appetizers, salads, entrees and cocktails all were exceptional. Whenever we travel through Lafayette Ruffino's will always be at top of our plans!
The wait staff was excellent and very attentive. The food was spot on. The atmosphere was nice. The noise level was respectable. We were very pleased and see that the food and service is getting better every time we dine there.
The weight staff was impeccable and very passionate about the food and service provided. It was a super experience.
We've dined here within the last month and the food was great. This time it was not. The pork cheeks were so tough you could barely cut them. The waiter was inattentive. Drinks were good
We dine here often and for the first time we had bad service. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and the server never acknowledged that. The food was great no problems there.
Restaurantji Recommends
We had a great experience at on Sunday evening August 17, 2025. The wait staff was wonderful and the Fish Katie was superb. We will be back!
From the moment I stepped inside I was enveloped in an atmosphere of pure elegance. The soft ambient lighting, tasteful décor, and hushed conversations created an intimate yet refined setting, perfect for a memorable evening. The service was impeccable—attentive yet unobtrusive, with every detail meticulously attended to. The staff’s knowledge of the menu and wine pairings was impressive, guiding us through a culinary journey that felt both personalized and indulgent. ❣️
Good selection on menus, specials were awesome, drink selection on point, attentive staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crabmeat Cheesecake
Excellent service with great food. Could not have asked for anything more celebrating her 80th Birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Girlfriends and I met here for Sunday brunch last weekend for one of our birthdays. It was fantastic! We sat on the indoor patio over looking the river with such awesome views! The atmosphere was absolutely perfect, not loud (which I can’t stand having to strain to hear over the loud background noise), very upscale and my filet mignon was perfection. They brought out a sparkler on top of the desert for my friend’s birthday and of course ended with their famous cotton candy. A wonderful time for us all. I highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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