Ruffian is one of the best wine bar restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in New York.
Ruffian operates on a premise that most wine bars are too cautious to commit to: the menu isn't built around what's in season or what sells, but around a conceptual idea — a region, a historical era, a literary text.
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Ruffian works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Smoked Trout Mousse on Lemon Pound Cake and Duck Pie with Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 428 Google reviews.
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For now, Ruffian holds a 9.4 rating across 428 Google reviews.
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Ruffian is a Wine Bar restaurant located in New York, New York. Ruffian operates on a premise that most wine bars are too cautious to commit to: the menu isn't built around what's in season or what sells, but around a conceptual idea — a region, a historical era, a literary text.
Ruffian is best for wine bar, cocktail, bib gourmand, date night. Ruffian works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Smoked Trout Mousse on Lemon Pound Cake and Duck Pie with Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 428 Google reviews.
Ruffian is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.4 from 428 reviews
Start with Smoked Trout Mousse on Lemon Pound Cake, Duck Pie with Salad and Mushroom Kebab with Crunchy Rice and Pickled Radish. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Ruffian holds a 9.4 Google rating from 428 reviews. Ruffian works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Smoked Trout Mousse on Lemon Pound Cake and Duck Pie with Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 428 Google reviews.
Ruffian is located at 125 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Ruffian's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Yes — Ruffian is tagged for date night dining. Ruffian works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Smoked Trout Mousse on Lemon Pound Cake and Duck Pie with Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 428 Google reviews.
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