Antipasto Pietro - Slices of Prosciutto, Italian sausage, salami, Mortadella, wedges of Gorgonzola, Fontina, Provolone, marinated cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and Italian olives (Serves 2-4).

Seafood Arancine - jumbo lump crabmeat, shrimp, Fontina cheese and risotto rolled in Italian bread crumbs and fried. Served with Alfredo sauce and vodka tomato cream sauce.

Crab and Brie Heaven -   Sautéed crabmeat and mushrooms in a Creole brie sauce poured into puff pastry.

Eggplant Mary - pan-fried eggplant medallion topped with lump crabmeat and mushrooms on a Creole Meuniere sauce.

Fried Calamari - large family-style portion fried lightly and served with Marinara sauce.

New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp - large Gulf shrimp sauteed with black pepper, garlic, rosemary & worcestershire in a creamy butter sauce.

Marinated Crab Cakes - fresh crab claws marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette (in season only).

Salads

Mayhaw - a Ruffino's exclusive. Baby spinach tossed with a Louisiana Mayhaw berry vinaigrette topped with candied pecans and red bell pepper strips.

Sensation - romaine lettuce tossed with at tangy vinaigrette flavored with Gorgonzola cheese.

Caesar  - crisp Romaine lettuce, classic Caesar dressing, shredded Parmigiano cheese and homemade croutons.

La Caprese - fresh tomatoes, buffalo Mozzarella and basil with extra virgin olive oil and Balsamic vinegar (sliced onions optional).

Mixed Baby Greens and Feta -  Mixed baby greens, red onions, cherry tomatoes, sweet pecans, feta cheese, with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Soups

Eggplant Bisque - Chef Peter's family recipe of pureed roasted eggplant, shrimp, andouille and cream.

Corn & Crab Bisque - jumbo lump crabmeat, sweet corn, green onions and cream.

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