
So Nice, They’re Doing It Twice: Ruffino’s Extends Restaurant Week
If you somehow missed Ruffino’s during Restaurant Week, you weren’t alone — and judging by the packed dining room, neither was anyone else. The response was overwhelming, the reservations filled fast, and the feedback hasn’t stopped coming. Thanks to that incredible turnout, Ruffino’s is officially extending their Restaurant Week menu for a second week.
At $60 per person, the menu showcases exactly why Ruffino’s continues to be a standout: elevated comfort, thoughtful flavors, and dishes that feel indulgent from the very first bite.
The meal begins with appetizer options that set the tone immediately. Guests can start with Oysters Oreganata, featuring panko-fried oysters finished with caper and lemon aioli and rich brown butter, or opt for the Beef Cheek Eggrolls, filled with tender braised beef cheeks, cabbage, and carrot, paired with a tamarind honey mustard that delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
For the next course, diners choose between soup or salad — and none of the options disappoint. The Stuffed Eggplant Soup brings roasted eggplant together with shrimp, andouille, curry, and the holy trinity for a deeply comforting bowl, while the Corn and Crab Bisque highlights creamy crab stock, jumbo lump blue crab, and sweet white corn. Those craving something lighter can enjoy a classic Caesar or the Italian Salad, made with a heritage greens blend, feta, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives.
Entrée selections are where Ruffino’s really shines. The Grouper Scampi features seared red grouper served over capellini with shrimp scampi and roasted butternut squash. Meat lovers can go for the 8 oz. Wagyu Flat Iron, paired with mushroom bread pudding, sautéed green beans, and herb butter, or the deeply comforting Pork Ossobuco, a braised pork shank served over creamy polenta with roasted carrots and red wine jus.
And just when you think the experience is over, Ruffino’s sends you home with a little something extra — their famous cotton candy. It’s playful, nostalgic, and the perfect sweet ending to a meal that’s already memorable from start to finish.
If you missed Ruffino’s the first time around, this is your second chance. Reservations are strongly encouraged — and judging by the response so far, they won’t last long.

DigBR Staff
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