Ruth's Chris ???

[Wishing on a star]

What do you all think about Ruth's Chris Steakhouse?
We don't have one here, but did have the chance to dine there on vacation.
I am curious!

 

[macraven]

Each time we have gone, it was awesome food and service !

 

[L&Lfan]

We went to one in Connecticut. We enjoyed it.

 

[dish rag]

I like it very much.

 

[shelemm]

I wouldn't pay a dime for their food. I've been twice recently on the company wallet. Maybe once upon a time when there was just one or a handful it was good, but now it is all too corporatized. I had to spit out their lobster bisque or whatever they call it. I'd be shocked to learn it didn't come out of a can. I can cook a better steak anytime at home. Buy a steak, get out a pan, heat it until you see smoke rising, salt and pepper on the steak, voila. Cook it to your liking. Comes out fifty times better.

I do have cooworkers who love it. But honestly they eat crappy food all the time.

 

[Floridaman999]

We really enjoy the location by our house. I've never eaten at any other one besides that though. Never had a bad experience there in all our visits.

 

[mjkacmom]

We have 6 in under 20 miles, most are within 10 miles, I’m not a fan of chains (and we have a nice steakhouse 4 blocks away).

 

[klacey1]

For a chain steakhouse, I think it’s very good. In that space, I prefer STK and Capital Grille, but it’s nice and consistent. The service is impeccable and if you do have an issue, they’ll fix it.

 

[Elle23]

I’ve never understood the name. Can someone explain it to me?

We have one near us but have never gone. If my husband and I get a date night we always go to Pappadeaux.

 

[Floridaman999]

I’ve never understood the name. Can someone explain it to me?

We have one near us but have never gone. If my husband and I get a date night we always go to Pappadeaux.

From their website:
"Over four decades ago, Ruth Fertel, a divorced mother of two, mortgaged her home for $22,000 to buy a small 60-seat restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana named Chris Steak House. Shortly thereafter, a fire forced her to change the original location and she renamed the restaurant, “Ruth’s Chris Steak House.”

 

[Elle23]

From their website:
"Over four decades ago, Ruth Fertel, a divorced mother of two, mortgaged her home for $22,000 to buy a small 60-seat restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana named Chris Steak House. Shortly thereafter, a fire forced her to change the original location and she renamed the restaurant, “Ruth’s Chris Steak House.”

Ahhh...ok. Thanks. I always thought it was odd, but it helps knowing the background!

 

[Cubbiecakes]

I'll pass... after charging $20-40+ for a mediocre steak, they have the gall to charge you $7 for a baked potatoe. Save your money and go to a decent local place instead.

 

[ronandannette]

We've only been once to the one in our city and due to some unforeseen circumstances, the service turned out to be really, really awful. So awful in fact I wish now we'd have pressed to have the bill comped instead of just going away mad like we did.

Another thing is that with wine it's a $200 night here so even if it had been amazing it would not be someplace we went regularly. They use USDA beef, which they import and frankly, local Alberta-raised is superior to our taste.
https://ruthschrisalberta.ca/calgary/food-menu/entrees/

 

[tvguy]

I'll pass... after charging $20-40+ for a mediocre steak, they have the gall to charge you $7 for a baked potatoe. Save your money and go to a decent local place instead.

Yeah, we went once. Found them to be way overpriced even though the food and service were top notch.

 

[kimblebee]

We've only been once to the one in our city and due to some unforeseen circumstances, the service turned out to be really, really awful. So awful in fact I wish now we'd have pressed to have the bill comped instead of just going away mad like we did.

Another thing is that with wine it's a $200 night here so even if it had been amazing it would not be someplace we went regularly. They use USDA beef, which they import and frankly, local Alberta-raised is superior to our taste.
https://ruthschrisalberta.ca/calgary/food-menu/entrees/

You guys are fancy..we don’t have one here. We do have an IHOP and a Popeyes though lol

 

[ronandannette]

You guys are fancy..we don’t have one here. We do have an IHOP and a Popeyes though lol

Don't forget our Chik-Fil-A; that's what really distinguishes us from the rest of the country!

 

[CynBeth]

We have gone a few times on Valentine’s Day where they have a prix fixe meal and it has been wonderful. My DH has food allergies and they do a great job accommodating him.

 

[L&Lfan]

Don't forget our Chik-Fil-A; that's what really distinguishes us from the rest of the country!

There are times only a Chick Fil A will do..... even over a Ruth’s Chris porterhouse!

 

[DLgal]

I like it, but prefer Morton's. Sure, I can make a steak at home that turns out better, as I can do the same for any restaurant food anywhere (I'm a really good cook). The whole point of going out, though, is taking a break from cooking. If I want a nice steak dinner with none of the work, I will happily go to Ruth's Chris. The problem is, we live 15 minutes from Napa Rose at Disneyland, so we always end up there for our fancy dinners.

 

[runwad]

Yuck, tried it twice didn't like it either time, I thought my steak tasted like liver.

However, I love Flemings steaks.