Ruffino's

[Cajunrunner]

This is what I don't get about the Whole Foods in Lafayette.

Texas: No to-go adult beverages from restaurants/bars allowed. However, I can order a beer at the Whole Foods bar, then walk around continuing my shopping while enjoying my beer.

Louisiana: Drive-thru daiquiri places all over. Most Lafayette/Acadiana restaurants and bars will allow you to order drinks to-go. However, at the Lafayette Whole Foods, you must remain in the bar area with your beer. You cannot continue your shopping.

That dry-aged ribeye from Whole Foods, though... definitely worth the money purchasing to sear at home.

[barisaxman]

Well, I just got back from rodizio grill, the new Brazilian steakhouse. Pricey, but a real MUST for all the carnivores.....

Took my wife to Texas de Brazil in BR with her sister and brother-in-law for our anniversary. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal! Knew the bill would be huge--$45/person not counting drinks, but found their bar VERY overpriced! Saw that Rodizio is priced at $33/person, so we'll be going SOON!

[BrockMeaux]

Well, I just got back from rodizio grill, the new Brazilian steakhouse. Pricey, but a real MUST for all the carnivores.....

Texas de Brazil is absolutely my favorite "special occasion" meal, so I'm excited to try Rodizio soon.

[LaCajunsFan]

Texas de Brazil is absolutely my favorite "special occasion" meal, so I'm excited to try Rodizio soon.

I've been to both: if you liked Texas DB, you will feel the same about Rodizio.....plus, it's in LFT, and owned by a great former Ragin Cajun pitcher! Definetly a win-win situation.
But the first one I went to was Fogo de Chão in dfw........many may years ago, lol.
I think they were the first to bring the whole 'churrasco' experience to the U.S. And there is one in Houston now, and a bunch in Florida. Good stuff....

[MelRock]

Veal Michael at Ruffino's is awesome. Also try the Angels Envy bourbon with the veal.

[Duggie35]

MelRock,

Seems like bourbon is a common ingredient in much if your activities? LMAO!!!

[MelRock]

MelRock,

Seems like bourbon is a common ingredient in much if your activities? LMAO!!!

Yes, except when I am tailgating and heading into a football game. I cannot drink bourbon all day then sit in a football game.

[Duggie35]

Yes, except when I am tailgating and heading into a football game. I cannot drink bourbon all day then sit in a football game.

Come on Mel, you need to man up and just wobble into Cajun Field! LOL!

[CajunSaint08]

What do you recommend?

Making reservations (and bring a ton of $$$$). Going without a reservation almost guarantees you an 1 1/2 wait. Other than that, the Veal Parmesan was awesome. My wife had the Redfish and my daughter had Fish Katie. Both were superb.

The overall experience was extremely nice. Though I have never been to New York, I would imagine the service would be comparable to a fine dining New York restaurant with a south Louisiana flare.

[Cajunrunner]

Come on Mel, you need to man up and just wobble onto Cajun Field! LOL!

Fixed it for you.

[BirdofParadise]

If you're going to Ruffino's, first of all, make reservations.

The person who takes your reservations will ask if you are celebrating anything. If you are, your hostess will wish you or your guest a Happy Birthday or Anniversary or whatever as she seats you. Your server will as well.

Just a nice touch, IMO

[CajunNation]

If you're going to Ruffino's, first of all, make reservations.

The person who takes your reservations will ask if you are celebrating anything. If you are, your hostess will wish you or your guest a Happy Birthday or Anniversary or whatever as she seats you. Your server will as well.

Just a nice touch, IMO

We went last week for our anniversary.

We got wished a happy anniversary from every employee that passed our table. Impressive. Also got a couple of complimentary glasses of champagne.

Never been there before. Nice place.

We'll be back for other special occasions.

[CrazyCajun]

Braised pork cheeks

[cajunhawk]

Braised pork cheeks

Nightmare fuel or food porn? I cannot decide.