Five stars for every aspect of this restaurant/location. We were so happy with our choice to come here. One of the best meals we had all week. We came in for happy hour and ordered several orders of the seared ahi tuna and lobster. We also ordered drinks. The ahi tuna could not be better. It's AMAZING!! And I could eat the lobster for every meal. Of course it is pricey but for us the happy hour is our best bet because we love to just sit for a couple of drinks and enjoy half off appetizers at any restaurant. My BF suggested this place and just as Chicago goes down as one of my top 3 favorite cities, Ruth Chris goes down as one of my top 3 favorite happy hours/ restaurants! Overall so impressed with this place. We will be back every time we come to Chicago!
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Joe C.
Arrived at Ruth's Chris at about the time of our reservation. They had us wait an additional 20 minutes past that point which was fine. As far as the food the steak was cooked perfectly at medium, but was definitely not on the same level as some other steakhouses in the area( Flemings). This was our first time here and was worth trying once, but will probably seek somewhere else for a steak in the future.
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D J.
It's Ruth Chris! They're classy and consistent. We've eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. Almost always a packed house so expect a wait if you don't have reservations. And be sure to dress nice (you'll be turned away if you have on "sportswear" or flip-flops). Happy eating!
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Sean G.
Had my birthday dinner here! We hit the happy hour and it was awesome!! The seared ahi and spicy lobster are both a MUST! We love this place!
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Ben A.
Stopped by for dinner with some co-workers around 6pm on a Thursday. We were immediately greeted and seated at a booth. Our server was friendly and recommended some wines, appetizers and entrees. Meals are accompanied by complimentary bread and butter. We passed on appetizers. I ordered a glass of the Malbec and the 22oz Cowboy Ribeye medium rare. We all shared the lobster macaroni and cheese and garlicky mashed potatoes. The steak was a perfect medium rare and seasoned well. I devoured the entire thing. The lobster mac and cheese was phenomenal, I'd return and order that as my entree. Equally tasty were the garlicky mashed potatoes, fluffy and smooth. My co-workers ordered the ribeye and petite filet with shrimp which they both said were fantastic. The petite filet is two medallions with 6 large shrimp placed on top, it looked great. We were all satisfied and stuffed so we passed on desserts. For a chain I think Ruth Chris does a great job, I was highly satisfied with the entire meal and will definitely be back.
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Mallory Z.
I know this place isn't Mastros and isn't trying to be Mastros. So I'll try to review it without being inherently biased towards Mastros. My party of 5 arrived a few minutes before are reservation. We were told the reservations were running 20 minutes late. At least they warned us. There's a small waiting area but not nearly as big as the amount of people waiting. They brought around mini appetizers and champagne to the people waiting which was a nice touch, even though the waiter basically walked right past me ignoring me. I'm pretty convinced it was due to my young age. We were finally seated about 30 minutes after our reservation. Like I stated, most of the customers are well over 50. Our waiter was nice, friendly, and helpful. He promptly brought the bread basket which was great because by this point we were starving! After the bread we split a salad. Can't remember the name but it was surprisingly good. For an entree I ordered the filet medium rare. Omg this steak was amazing. Honestly though, not as much butter as expected. But then again I'm used to more butter than the average person. Steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. However, the rest of my party ordered medium steaks and they were still red in the middle. One of us sent theirs back. I tried the ribeye, which is my usual choice but decided to switch it up, and that was equally amazing. For sides we ordered the lobster mac and cheese, au gratin potatoes, and steamed broccoli. Potatoes were average and broccoli was cooked nicely. But that Mac was out of this world. And not just because there was lobster in it. Is was seriously good Mac. I asked the waiter what was in it and he said a jalapeño cheese. Don't worry, it's not spicy, just delicious. All in all it was a nice meal. I probably will go elsewhere though until I turn 60.
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Aliah T.
I absolutely love dining here. The staff is very friendly and the raspberry rosemary cosmos are superb.
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Angella S.
Soooo disappointed. ...not only is there no dress code (any tramp/baseball cap wearing loser is allowed) food wasn't that great.
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Breanne W.
We were told they could not serve us in our sports gear, so we changed and came back. It was worth the hassle! Best steak I've ever had & simple seasoning done perfectly. The petite filet was just the right size for girls night. The Chicago style root beer is a must try if you're like us coming from the west coast.
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Wendy W.
Consistent from state to state! Casey was the BEST AND THE CRABCAKES ON POINT. My fiancee loved everything about his surprise bday dinner definitely will be back.
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Nicole L.
The whole meal was fantastic! From the super sweet service to the wonderful smells. My favorite side was the spinach au gratin. Also was the first time I tried rare steak and it was super delicious! Also the cheesecake was beyond worth the extra stretch of the tummy after the full meal ;) The only negative was the wine. It was so good that we went to a Binnys to find it. Turns out it sells for less than a quarter of what we paid in the restaurant. That was a little disappointing. The food was WELL worth the money though. I highly recommend this restaurant. I and the rest of my party will all be return patrons.
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Laura K.
Belated rave... I came during Restaurant Week for lunch in February. It was an excellent deal---and much more my budget. $22 for entree, side and dessert. Win. I came with a friend on a weekday. I was running late for my reservation, but I called to let them know I was coming. The manager Eric was friendly and accommodating. He offered suggestions of the best deal---between a petite filet or New York Strip. Both my friend and I got the strip and a side each (garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach). The sides were more than enough to share and I even took some spinach home. Tip: the spinach was yummy reheated with leftover bread. Dessert was bread pudding, which was also very good. My experience with Eric and the restaurant was very positive. He was professional and friendly. He kept an eye on all the tables. I had a lovely lunch and experience. I do not believe that I was the exception. I would return, if my own finances provided for it. Do not hesitate to go.
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Kyle S.
My experience was 2.5 Stars. Date night, we stopped at the bar to have a drink prior to sitting down. The drinks were fantastic. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer, which was "ok" at best. We followed that up with the lobster bisque, which seemed to be bisque minus the lobster. We then ordered the Filet, with lobster and shoe string fries. The fries were really good and worth ordering. The filet was ordered medium, came medium well, and the lobster looked like it was from wal-mart. We finished dinner off with there chocolate cake and ice cream which was really good. Overall 2.5 stars and the supporting dishes were good but the main courses were mediocre at best.
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Tonya K.
The 3 - course meal is a great deal! The lobster was just perfect and so tender. I'm not too crazy about the creamed spinach and my husband wasn't impressed with the mushrooms; he loves the sweet potato casserole.
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Jonathan G.
The best things I ate here wasn't the steak. Their cocktails are really good. I had the Gold Standard, and the New Fashioned. Both were well balanced, not packed with sweet syrups like you'd get at cheaper places. My wife had the Dirty Martini and the Gin and Tonic. Besides the fact that she had to ask for the Blue Cheese olives that the menu said it came with, both her drinks were well enjoyed. We had the oysters and carpaccio as appetizers. I told the waiter I wanted a full dozen oysters, to which he responded "oysters got it", and I repeated a full twelve oysters, We only got a half dozen. They were very good though. the carpaccio was also very good. For our entree we ordered the porterhouse for 2, rare. The way they serve their steaks is on a 500 degree plate, so don't touch it, and they also put a lot of butter on the steak. I would suggest asked for light butter and a normal plate, especially if you enjoy your rare steak to stay rare. The steak itself was OK, not the best steak I've ever had, but better than you'll find at some big chains. For dessert we had the creme brulee and the cheesecake and shared a chocolate coffee, all of which was very good. The creme brulee had a nice crunchy sugar top and creamy inside, while the cheesecake was not your typical cheesecake. It had the gram cracker crust that I'm used to, but the inside was much more creamy, almost a custard filling instead of the denser cheese filling I'm accustom to. It also had a whipped topping that I believe had a tart flavor to it, like a sweet sour whipped cream. It was actually one of the best cheesecakes I've ever tasted. The chocolate coffee had godiva liqueur as well as some other liquor I can't remember right now. It was very good, I usually don't like hot drinks with liquor in them, but this was quite enjoyable. Overall, if you go here you will enjoy your food and have a good time, however for the amount of money you pay there are better choices in the area.
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Sabreen R.
Delicious steaks. Simple but amazing. This is a higher end restaurant so expect to pay a little more. Also be dressed nice. Nothing too fancy but no t-shirts for guys. Ive had the mashed potatoes and the caesar salad as sides - both very good. My husband and I have had dinner here several times and will continue to go back.
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Bo Y.
Love their happy hour menu! $7 lobster, salmon, panini, and many other appetizers. very tasty martini. The only cocktail choice on happy hour menu though. Very friendly service!
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Andrew M.
My wife and I have eaten at this Ruth's Chris for years. It is always a very pleasant experience. The best deal is the combo for $50. Salad, steak, side, and dessert. Seriously awesome! A regular steak by itself costs that much! Service is always great. MMMM...! Highly recommended. Make sure you don't sit under the air ducts. It get's cold and there is not much staff can do about it.
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Michael P.
OK, for starters, as always, the rating is calibrated to expectations and what the restaurant is trying to do. 3 stars here is better than anything at Weber Grill or places of that ilk, but for what this cost and what was expected, 3 stars is all I can do. The service was the best part. The server was very nice, gave the right amount of attention, answered all questions and was generally very good. The ambiance was typical for a Chicago steakhouse, albeit slightly on the crowded side. The drinks were the drinks. Three of us got beers or whiskey/rocks. My gf got their version of a Mule, it was actually pretty tasty. The food is where they really fell short. The carpaccio was excellent, the mushroom caps were very good, and it was a slow decline from there. The lobster bisque lacked body, though the taste was a little above average. The mashed 'taters were nothing better than what I would make at home, and the wilted spinach was about the same. The steaks were where the real disappointment came in. Two people got filets, and another person and I got ribeyes. The filets were o.k., cooked close enough to order, not the best texture, but the ribeyes were a bust. They were done somewhat close to order, but they were over a third gristle. Not marbling, straight-up, inedible gristle. What I left on my plate could have fed my girlfriend if it was meat. I had to keep coming up with creative and non-offensive ways to spit out wasted meat. I can deal with average sides, but if I am going to a steakhouse, the steaks have to shine. And for that reason, Ruth's Chris, I have to chop you.
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Cj J.
My wife and I went for our 5th year anniversary. We had reservations at 6:15 and set around 45 minutes later. Not a big deal for us because we figured that happens on a Saturday night downtown Chicago. Just a heads up for those not interested in waiting. The waiter was very nice, friendly, and chatty. We had a booth which was very comfortable and intimate. The food was very good. Seasoned well and presented well. I had Ribye 12 oz, Medium well and my wife had NY Strip 12oz with the Sweet potato casserole and Asparagus with hollandaise. Well done. It is your typically fair for that type of place. We would most likely try something different for an anniversary or night out. It was decent but nothing to get overly excited about.
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Lee S.
If I could put 0 stars I would. The family dinner turn out to be ruin, we spent $360 for dinner for 3 people and been in and out in 1hr , really?? The food was ok, nothing spectacular, service was terrible, waiter Dan shouldn't be working in restaurants business at all, when I told manager about bed experience that we order drinks, bottle wine, appetizers and dinner, then dessert and it's been over in 1 hr , his explanation was : we trying to serve the food as fast as they can, course some people complain about slow service. Come on , dear manager if I want fast service i would go in fast food restaurant, and wouldn't order good bottle wine, you should know better then anyone if customers order drinks then bottle wine the waiter should take his time and not rush us like u guys did last night. I don't think we gonna come back in Ruth Chris, there's many good restaurant in Chicago but I'm sure we gonna complain in Ruth Chris steak house corporate office and headquarters about our experience.
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Josh C.
DISRESPECTING AMERICANS AND VETERANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Â!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This place is an embarrassment to what upper class restaurants should be. I was visiting in town and passing through. A friend told me to meet him at the restaurant because I was passing through for a few hours and we haven't seen each other in years. We are both ARMY veterans and were looking forward to seeing one another. I get to this establishment to only find out I would not be allowed to enter based on my attire. The girl at the front was simply doing her job. Then I explain that I was a Veteran who was passing through town to see an old friend and wasn't aware of the "dress code". So I said may I please speak to your manager. The situation went from normal conversation to just down right rude! I told the manager that I was a Veteran visiting in town for a few hours and not aware of the "dress code" and would like to simply sit at the bar and have a few drinks with my buddy whom I haven't seen in ages.The managers response was I don't care that you are visiting in town and that you are a Veteran, the rules are stated right here and pointed to the printed out paper at the front desk. The only thing I can do is allow you to order your food here at the front, wait in the lobby and take it with you! you will not be able to enter based on your appearance (basket ball shorts, tennis shoes and a t-shirt). Not only was he rude to me because I did not fit their "required profile look" but he was disrespectful to the fact I was a soldier and Veteran.NO RESPECT FOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR HIS FREEDOM AND THIS COUNTRY. I hope real Americans and people who have some respect for their soldiers who have served not go and eat at this place and support this kind of business practice. I stayed the better man , held my tongue and maintained my composure. I waked out with my head held high and wrote this today now that I am back at home in hopes others will see this travesty and not support this type of behavior and business practice! I have Never wanted to give a place negative stars but this place took the cake. I have never been disrespected and angry as that afternoon last week. I wish I could give NEGATIVE 10 STARS !!!!!!!!
Wonderful service with steaks that everyone raves about. String fries are a perfect compliment. Ask for John as your waiter.
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Kavita S.
I was told and escorted by the manager, Eric to leave the restaurant. I was wearing black trousers and a Lacoste sweater. It was my birthday dinner and am very angry as how I was treated. He did not even tell me that I could return and he did this in front of my two guests.
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Rafael S.
This is the best place for steak Monday - Thursday evening. Why? Because it's quiet, intimate, and you can get great seating. I don't care if it's a chain, Ruth's Chris has amazing food. I normally go for the fillet, lobster tail, and mashed potatoes. My goal is to come here on a Thursday and try every cocktail on the list. I'll probably get hammered but hey, Thursday is the new Friday. I digress, sorry. The best seats are the booths with a window view. The whole experience is very enjoyable: great service, good ambiance, and amazing food. I only wish they enforce the dress code. Don't cheapen your brand and bring back dress expectations.
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Alex J.
Here's the thing about Ruth's Chris: they do seafood as good as they do steak, and the sides are your typical but delicious options. They also have some specials that include a salad and a dessert for a pretty solid price, and it's a better deal than trying to fulfill your appetite a la cart. The staff is great and make it a good experience. Is this a weekly spot? Not unless you'd rather spend more on steak than your bills. But for occasions like birthdays or half-birthdays or the fact that you didn't die this month, I'd say go for it.
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LaTonya B.
The resturant was nice let me start there. Cozy comfortable Romantic feel. No problem there manager - Chris nice guy. We got the waiter George he was nervous or unconcern for some reason, I dont want to make this a race thing because it was 8 black women. I want to make this about learnign to wait tables big crowd or little. You ask George the waiter for anything it takes him 5 -10 min to come back. When ask for bill it was a wait when ask about desert it was a wait. With him Every thing was a wait. He was impatient in nervous. Food was okay at most to me. The service sucks there.
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Tom G.
Yah! I'm am indeed a fan. Stopped by to host a business dinner for hard working folks in my employ - and we were not disappointed. I just love the way their steaks come out. The ambiance and service are superb. To reward my people with a visit here is well worth it! Sigh ~ only 4 stars though because I have my preferences and favorites elsewhere....
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Will C.
Outstanding experience from beginning to end. The waitstaff was phenomenal and the food was great! I love this place and it was only my first time!
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Tom D.
I would like to see the entire staff, from the GM to the dishwasher, take a deep breath and remember they are selling a dining experience. I sat at the bar for dinner. I spent $150 for one. I didn't get the experience I paid for. Just a "heads up."
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Renee R.
The steak is cooked with salt, pepper, and butter. It was delicious! I wouldn't get the green beans and garlic again. They were good but basic, should've gotten something I don't cook at home. Make sure you don't wear active wear, they turned away one of our guests. Jeans are acceptable.
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Adam W.
Did Father's Day at Ruth's Chris and it was a solid dinner, but I'm not entirely sold on the formula of: butter + steak = out-of-your-mind dinner. The preparation & service were very, very good... We ordered the crabcake appetizer which was very tasty (but at $21, meh), I had the 12oz ribeye (perfectly cooked, but man you can't get away from that butter) while others had the surf & turf, petit filet, and broccoli au gratin - everyone enjoyed their mains... For dessert we went with the chocolate explosion, which was very possibly the best thing I consumed during the day. Again, no complaints here on service or execution of the food, but I kinda walked away wishing I had a non-buttered steak.
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Latasha G.
Celebrated my brother graduating with his BA. Private party room was low key and relaxing. Awesome food, and awesome service. Been here twice and I can't complain. Though I'm not a meat person I love the chicken and Salmon.
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Khamie W.
My server made me feel very uncomfortable . I came for my anniversary and my partner had been dying to eat here! We began to tell our server our order.. And she kept saying you know there's cheaper items on the menu.. What the hell does that mean. We ordered salads and it took literally 20 mins to come out! The host on the other hand literally walked past several times and as my partner asked for help she literally told her that's not my job. I don't want to pull the race card but what else could it have been? Or maybe cheap was written on my forehead! However it was the worst anniversary dinner yet!
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Laura K.
We were out celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary, in which case we were able to sit in a nice out of the way corner that added to the ambiance of our experience. Our waitress was extremely well versed on the menu, personable yet professional. Our food was prepared to perfection from the starters to the main course and even had a special touch to our desert that was complimentary for our celebration. My one and only complaint is that they are extraordinarily over priced, even for Chicago. Our experience was exceptional all around but unfortunately I felt that I can basically get the same menu items anywhere for a fraction of what we actually paid. I don't know that we would return based on the prices alone. To get an idea of what our cost was- about 1/2 a mortgage payment, $435 for 2 including drinks and tip.
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Alan D.
I love this place. I've been to Ruth's Chris four times and every time I order the cowboy ribeye medium rare. It has to be the juiciest, most flavorful steak I've ever eaten. Since steaks are what they're known for, I would not lean toward seafood. My girlfriend and I have both had their oysters Rockefeller and their crab cakes and did not like either one. They're a steakhouse. I would stick to the steaks here. However, the lobster mac and cheese is very good. The calamari was also very flavorful. You can't really go wrong with the side dishes. But if you want a good steak, try the cowboy ribeye. It's worth it.
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Edwin H.
Amazing steak n stuffed chicken. Came for the gf bday and had a wonderful time. Will come back. Ron was wonderful and his sidekick Kevin was great. Great service and my daughter said she in steak heaven. Great time n great food
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Matt L.
I have been to countless Ruth's across the country and there's one thing you can always count on: excellent, consistent food. I have been to the Chicago location many times and have generally had pleasant experiences. However, my experience this evening totally changed my opinion of this location. The bartender, Martini (yes that is his actual name as listed on his name tag), was inattentive and downright rude. After my party refused his repeated attempts at "buying the girls next to you a round of desserts" he completely ignored us, and after 3 attempts at settling the check, a different bartender ended up helping us (with a smile on her face). It was very apparent that Martini was friends with the group of women whom he attempted to procure a 'free' dessert for. It is likely a common tactic for him to ask a group of guys alone at the bar to buy a round of drinks or dessert for the ladies, and when we denied him that opportunity, his demeanor completely changed. Though my group has limited abilities in the Spanish language, we were able to gather that he was talking poorly about us to the girls, stating that we refused his offer to buy them desserts. Yes it is a petty situation, but something I would never expect from the professional environment I have known Ruth's to be. Long of the short: fantastic food, but avoid Martini the bartender at all costs (unless you're a group of single women who wants him to work his magic on groups of guys and get you free stuff!)
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Philip C.
The food at this particular Ruth Chris was below average considering this is suppose to be an upscale restaurant according to the price.
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Claudia D.
Ruth Chris is a chain. That said let me add that it is a steakhouse. I ordered shrimp and steamed broccoli. The sauce was on the side, but still the shrimp were swimming in butter. I'd asked for little butter little oil. Oh well, miscommunication happens and what I was eating wasn't their specialty. Our friends were happy with their steaks and saucy sides and french fried onion rings. The husband ordered the Restaurant Week dinner (last night) and enjoyed it. Service was fine. Decor was dark traditional supper club, Food was as expected - expensive, ala carte, but just OK. There are far better steak houses in the city at a similar price point that do a better job overall.
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NaKetha K.
Excellent food, Excellent service. Lovely ambiance. We dined her for my bestie's birthday. The Lemon Drop Martini is a must have.
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Linda L.
I have a friend who is obsessed with Ruth's Chris, and tries to go whenever she is in a city with one. She was visiting me in Chicago during the winter and we went together. I had the fixed price menu, which was a pretty good deal. The steak was good, but what really stood out was the minestrone. It was the best I've ever had. Get it -- you won't regret it!
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K R.
We had a wonderful dinner at Ruth Chris this evening! Rather than wait for our only available time provided by reservations (OpenTable) 9:15pm+ - decided to walk in at 6pm which OT would not allow. We were almost immediately seated in a great spot and our waiter, George, provided superb relaxed timely service! Our filets, sides, salads, wine, and desserts were tasty, timely and abundant! Thank you, Kevin and Rose Let me ask - it seems like a reservation during prime time (6 - 8pm) is non existent in the Open Table system. This seems to be a reoccurring phenomena each time we've used Open Table! So Is it OT or Is it the restaurant that keep us from our preferred prime time reservation times. Btw it never fails that - we ALWAYS get a seat as a walk in - at prime time!!?? Please - do explain!
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Christina M.
So you want to go out for a good steak...but wait...you're dining with someone like me, a vegan. Oh no! That must mean steakhouses are completely out of the question! Not really, in all honesty steakhouses make some of the best salads and baked potatoes. But Ruth's Chris has gone a step further and offers more than two items for vegetarians. I've been vegetarian almost my entire life, I don't like meat and I am not a huge fan of fake meat either. What I do like are well-cooked veggies that are flavored well. Generally I eat baked potatoes and salads at steakhouses, but Ruth's Chris offered up so much more, they have a vegetarian plate which they graciously made vegan-friendly for me (and they will for you too!). You basically get to choose 3 sides from their list of veg friendly items, so there's a number of options. My vegan-friendly meal consisted of a baked potato, broccoli, salad, and oven roasted tomatoes -- everything was great! I usually sneak in a container of vegan-friendly butter to flavor things, but the only thing I needed it for was the potato...that's a good thing! My new favorite steak restaurant with vegan-friendly items is Ruth's Chris...I will encourage my meat eating counterparts to choose this place when deciding amongst the plethora of steakhouses in the city.
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Kelly B.
Staff is rude. Went in when they first opened and requested to sit at the bar with my boyfriend. He had a baseball cap (which he could have easily removed) the rude women at the hostess stand rolled her eyes when I asked to be seated in the bar. Went back to her manager and they said he could not allow someone to wear a hat in the restaurant...A hat? Easily removed. They turned us down anyways. Now I am understanding of their rules. However, a group of young men and women walked in after us, wearing a similar baseball hat, and was let in no problem. Really? Ruth Chris can screw themselves for being selective. We ate here four times within the last week and had no problems. Went down the street to Chicago Cut, where we walked in and were seated no problem. Better service, better staff. Probably better food. Doubtful I will visit this location again due to the hostess.
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Susan C.
I went here like two times and I though the food was good. Each time I went the restaurant was pack with people and it's best to make a reservation. I order steak each time and they prepare it the way I like it. I don't know if I would want to go back cuz I had other steak house that was better than this place. The desserts wasn't that good when I went the last time. The prices were not that cheap so u have to save up some money to go.
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Monique B.
I brought my entire family here for restaurant week lunch. If you get a chance, do the same. The menu offered a great variety of choices (filet, strip steak, stuffed chicken or salmon, a side dish and dessert). Since it's a steakhouse, we all got the filet and strip steaks. We got all the sides offered (mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and mushrooms). Our server, John was attentive, but not overbearing. The food was perfection. Everything, even the bread was devoured. The portion sizes were large for the sides and perfect for a steak at lunch. Dessert was a bread pudding and no one in my family likes bread pudding. We sent back all empty dishes, it was so unbelievably good. I was stuffed, and had a doggy bag of steak and spinach to go. And get this, the lunch menu for restaurant week is only $22. Run, don't walk to visit them for restaurant week lunch. And if you miss it, go check them out for dinner anyway, because although they are pricey it was worth every penny! Yum, yum, yum!
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Noor H.
I came here with reservations for my boyfriends golden birthday. We initially had reservations at 7 on a Saturday night, we got there a bit earlier and walked into this cute dim restaurant. The staff and hostess was great with accommodating us earlier then expected. The hostess greeted us with a Happy birthday to my boyfriend, since I made a request for his birthday. He was surprised they all knew it was his birthday. We got seated immediately on a candle lit table, our waiter I think Bryan was his name, greeted us and again wished him a happy birthday. He asked us if we ever been here before which we haven't. Then he began to explain the menu to us and got us our bread and water- we skipped the drinks for the night. I was highly recommended to get their steaks obviously, but I was recommended to get their lobster Mac n' cheese. So going in I knew that was a must. We ordered two steaks: the cowboy something and the New York strip for me. The cowboy is a New York strip but with the bone. In addition to that, we got the Mac n cheese, sweet potato with a pecan crust, and some broccoli. It took about 20 minutes or so but when the food came out was amazing! The steak comes out on a hot plate after being cooked in a 800 degree boiler. They even tell you not to touch the plate. And I can't begin to say how good the sides were. We ate in silence, because the food was amazing. We ended up with some left overs, and then got desert which was the cheesecake with berries. Omg it was an amazing cheesecake. Glad we got that. Overall I would come here again, hands down. I had a great experience and loved the food. And the service was great. Our waiter talked to us and joked. He was great.
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Terryl J.
Ruth's Chris is consistantly GREAT no matter what restaurant and in what city you are in. The Lobster Bisque is the best, followed by the Caesar Salad. Don't miss the Filet Mignon-the petite is quite generous. Lunch specials are reasonably priced and just as enjoyable as the main dinner menu. This is a great place to take business clients or to have a romantic dinner. I took my leftovers home to my husband and he said, "This is the best meal I've had in a long time." So much for my cooking!
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Dhyia T.
I have to say this place is horrible. If I could give it negative stars I would give it -2. I spent $75 on a meal for myself and it didn't live up to that value. Ohhhh, where do I start...hmm..maybe perhaps with our waitress: 1) she took forever to take our orders, like another 20 minutes 2) didn't bring out waters, until we asked her 5 times 3) commenced to break down her station in the booth behind us, refilling salt shakers and packing silverware, while being extremely loud with a co-worker 4) when I asked her to describe a drink to me, she said "its very different and you can't get a refund on it if you don't like it"...WTF? Who asks for refunds on a cocktail. 5) the food was cold and the steak was mediocre at best 6) the restaurant was pretty empty and we waited 20 minutes to be seated! There was visibly 15 tables open when we arrived. I felt like I threw $75 in the garbage and believe me, I've spent more on a great dining experience and have walked away feeling like I had a great experience with a good value. This place sucks and their servers need to be more respectful to ALL customers who patron their restaurant. There's probably well over 100 steak joints in the Chicagoland...go give them your business I'm sure they'll know how to treat you.
(1)
Ashley M.
Mr. Turner made the experience amazing and made sure to make everyone feel at home. You should request George as your server, he is knowledgeable and very pleasant. Make sure not to eat all the bread, you will be too full!
(5)
Ty N.
Best steak I have ever tasted. The seasoning is excellent. Always enjoy their food. The black cherry martini is great drink.
(5)
Rafi O.
As usual, I had the Petit Fillet, butterfly cut with classic Lyonnaise Potatoes. I bring my work peers as well as my manager, business partners and customers, and they enjoyed the meal, the wine and the dessert. We had a great time; thx!!
(4)
S M.
Friday, May 26, 2014 had the BEST girls' night out with my ladies at Ruth Chris downtown! Outstanding service to be noted: Bert - our bartender made delicious happy hour drinks for us while we waited for our entire party to arrive. Very personable, and engaging! Steve O - our waiter was fantastic! Very attentive, checked in with us on a regular basis without making us feel rushed through our meal. Great food and wine suggestions, and an amazing sense of humor! My indulgences for the evening: 1) Broad Street Hurricane 2) Calamari (shared appetizer) 3) Blue Crab Cakes (shared appetizer) 4) Penfolds, Shiraz, "Grange", South Australia (shared) 5) Filet, medium/medium rare with blue cheese crust 6) Sauteed Mushrooms (shared side) 7) Fresh Asparagus (shared side) 8) Chocolate Sin Cake (shared) 9) Cheesecake (shared) Our food was amazing! Everything came out hot, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully arranged on the plate. Not too much, not to little - everything was "just right." We will definitely stop up there again! Thank you for a wonderful night on the town!
(5)
Rob R.
I haven't been here in a few years, and forgot how good the steaks are. The filet melts in your mouth with plenty of flavor. One of the best steak places in Chicago! The mashed potatoes were wonderful as well.
(5)
Jeffery G.
I wanted to have a casual lunch with a friend today at Ruth Chris Steakhouse but I was refused service. I arrived at their empty restaurant at 12:00 pm dressed casually, designer jeans, tee shirt and tennis shoes. After waiting in their empty lobby for ten minutes, the hostess came up to us and sheepishly said, "I'm sorry, but we are strictly enforcing our dress code. I can't seat you in our dining room. I can however let you eat at the bar". I turned to her and just laughed and said "your joking, correct". "No", she said. I looked around the empty restaurant and said, "business must be great that you can turn away paying customers! Sorry, but we will be spending our money elsewhere". We walked out of the restaurant, went to Shaw's Crab House, spent $350.00 for two people and had a great meal. When we told our waitress what happened at Ruth Chris Steakhouse she gave us a piece of key lime pie for free and said we would never be refused at Shaw's. I will never patronize one of your establishments ever again! How dare you.
(1)
J R.
Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs - had reservations at 4:30 pm. Arrived with a party of seven, three of which were under the age of 8 and had on Blackhawks shirts and athletic shorts. There were no other patrons in the restaurant. The proprietor, after arriving, informed of us of a new 'policy' whereby patrons could not be served wearing athletic shorts or athletic gear. This individual representing the Ruth Chris's restaurant not only lost the business of this family for one night at this location, but also forever, at any location in the future. While a restaurant reserves the right to deny service, this scenario seemed entirely unwarranted. Beware any family with children, best not try to dine here unless your children are in business casual attire. I think it is also significant to note that we dined at this particular location last June after walking a mile to the restaurant in the pouring rain while wearing very similar attire. My party, which included my 60 plus year old in-laws was forced to leave and walk to Harry Caray's. Harry Caray's was more than happy to serve us.
(1)
Delightful D.
I didnt know what to expect but the experience is just ok. I went to dinner and was greeted with a beautiful smile and my waitress was nice as well. The ambiance was kind of old not modern or romantic. I came for the stuffed chicken and it was delish, crispy skin, cooked to perfection. It was only stuffed with cheese wish it was stuffed with more cheese tho. My side included mashed potatoes and broccoli Au gratin. Both sides mediocre and needed salt and pepper but still paired well with the chicken. For desert I tried the ruth coffee with Bailey and brandy delish with a nice kick. Wouldnt return immediately just think there are more steak spots in chicago with more to offer.
(3)
Megan S.
I went on a date to this location. It was my first time. I understand that the serving staff has to be great but they verged on annoying. The food was good but I didn't think it was worth the price. I've had a better steak at Longhorn. Mostly, I didn't appreciate being scolded for pouring myself some more wine. Our server was busy and lets be serious, I can pour my own wine. There was nothing to rave about the gluten free options. You get the standard options. I would expect at a restaurant of this quality to have something "new" or unique.
(3)
Andii W.
My hubby and I always come here for our date nights. We never wait past our reservation time. The food is always delicious. I get the same thing every time lol (lamb and mash) the decor and lighting is perfect for a nice date. In a perfect location. Its always hard because this location sits steps away from Harry Carays and we always choose Ruths Chris because our fav appetizer is Crab Cakes and this place has THE BEST crab cakes known to man.. :-)
(5)
Azin J.
Went here with my boyfriend a month ago for our anniversary and it was a disaster. We were seated 55 min after our reservation time, and then when we were seated the waiter came to our table and wished me a happy birthday, lol. I ordered the lamb chops medium rare and my boyfriend got the porterhouse medium. The food came out and my boyfriends steak was medium rare and my lamb chops were well done. I finally got the waiters attention and told him about our steaks and he said looks good from here. He was about to walk away and I made him stay and look at the inside of our steaks. He took them back and guess what? They both came back rare. The waiter didn't even bring it to us and make sure it was cooked properly. We couldn't find the waiter and told another waiter about our steaks and he said I'll find him. We finally decided it wasn't worth ruining our night over and decided we would take the food home and cook it properly. When the waiter finally appeared he asked how the food was and we didn't respond, just asked for it to be wrapped up. Never again.
(1)
Lisa B.
I went there with my boyfriend this past weekend to celebrate his moving to Chicago (yay!!) and I was completely pleased! We do not go out and treat ourselves to a nice dinner experience all too often, but when we do, we will return to Ruth's Chris. Service was outstanding. Food was delicious. Portions were healthy. Wine was perfect. Only reason it's getting 4 stars instead of 5 were a few downfalls: it did take a little long to get our appetizer. While this didn't concern us too much, I know that it may irritate others. The manager did come over and apologize for our wait though and it was on the house. The situation was handled perfectly. They also ran out of mushrooms, which we were excited to pair with our meal. Again, not the end of the world for us because we are easy going, but a little bit of a bummer. Definitely not a deal breaker though. Eric was our server and he was fantastic. Highly recommended!
(4)
Max C.
I came here with my parents this noon, and we enjoyed our time. Nice and friendly service, tasty food, relatively low price. Everything is good. We ordered soup, salad and steaks. For about $20 each my parents got a mixed steak and an American style one with frites, and I got a filet for $40. I'm a bit upset because I ordered a median-well filet which is somewhat hard. Maybe median is enough. Anyway, it is delicious. So are soup and salad. After finishing these we were all too full to have dessert. Slowly moved out, Satisfied.
(5)
Abby K.
The steak here was amazing! We had dinner there on New Years Eve. It was certainly pricey, but we were expecting that. I had the filet, which was wonderfully tender, and cooked perfectly. My BF ordered the Cowboy, which was amazingly flavorful, and also cooked well. We arrived a few minutes early, and had some (albeit pricey) drinks at the bar, and then were seated pretty quickly. We did have OpenTable reservations - there were quite a few without, though, making for quite the crowded waiting area. Despite it being a busy night, the server was very attentive, and overall we had a wonderful time!
(5)
Linda D.
I came during Restaurant Week and while the food did not disappoint, my service wasn't exactly stellar. I had the Filet with Sauteed Mushrooms and the Bread Pudding. Wasn't going to have the dessert, but had a change of heart and decided to treat myself. All of those items at lunch for $22 was an awesome deal. I ordered the Chopped Salad off of the menu to start out with. I have dined here many times in past and always have had superb food and service, but this time the service was lackluster. I sat in the bar area, as usual, at one of the booths and the bartender was my server. My salad took more than a few minutes to arrive which wasn't bothersome, but my bread and butter didn't arrive until the last bite on my salad plate. In the past the food runner has usually brought this out and at the other times the bartender, so I don't know who dropped the ball on this detail. I ordered my Filet medium rare and I waited for what seemed an eternity for it to arrive. When I finished my entree course my plates remained on the table again, for a loooooong time before they were finally cleared by the busser. Meanwhile at the booth in front of me various employees and managers were fawning over a table of 4 young ladies. Honestly, that is fine with me, but managers, please make sure your other guests are taken care of when you have someone dining with you that the staff personally knows or because they work there. At the end of my experience it took a while to get my dessert plate removed and to get my payment taken and brought back. This is the first time I have ever dined anywhere during Restaurant Week and ordered the special menu. I have read sooo many reviews of diners being unhappy with the food and/or service who have dined at various restaurants during Restaurant Week. I would have loved to have given a raving review with more stars, as I do recommend people to come here. As a final note, if this had been my first time here, it might have been my last. The food bumped the stars from 1 or 2 to a 3.
(3)
Nicki B.
Thought I take advantage of the culinary diversity while in Chicago. Never had Ruth's Chris before and had to test my theory that a steak house was great place to have a burger. Theory proven correct! My medium rare hamburger was delicious the fries were exactly like who fries should be. Crisp and light. Portions large and enough to share. But no regrets for ordering the appetizer, soup. My lobster bisque had generous amounts of lobster in it. Easily filling. The restaurant is located on the corner of Dearborn. My booth by the the window made it ideal for people watching, even in mid-day. I received excellent service from their friendly staff. It was a relax atmosphere yet the decor gave it a luxury feel of leather and beautifully put together stone. The jazz music pulled it all together. Looking forward to trying one of their steaks for dinner sometime:)
(4)
Bernice M.
Visit this location two weeks after visiting the location in Niagara-Falls. A million times better than the Niagara Falls location. Drinks were great, food was great, overall a good time.
(4)
George W.
This is one of those legandary steak houses that you save up for and visit on occasion, just so you know what really good is. We had no issues with the staff - they were all attentive, polite, and helpful. We were greeted when we arrived, and thanked for coming as we left. We made reservations for a Monday night dinner - we were in town to pick up some information for a volunteer effort my wife was participating in. We arrived early, and they were able to seat us quickly. The service here is top-notch. Our server was keeping the water and wine glasses full, and helped with some tips from the kitchen as to how the food was served. We split a Caesar Salad which was very large (big enough for two, no problem), and then moved on to our main course - we each ordered their filet. The steak was just excellent - seasoned well, cooked as requested, and it was unbelievably tender. Every bite melted in your mouth. Sides are big enough for two - my wife ordered a baked potato, and they split it so we each had a half. Its good that they did - neither of us could have finished a whole potato and filet, they were so big. This was just a great experience - well worth the cost. I'll save up so we can go again in the future.
(5)
Mario G.
Went with my wife for a nice steak and we were very happy we chose this restaurant. Our waiter Brian was very courteous and helped my wife choose the perfect wine for her meal. Our filets were cooked to perfection and even though we showed up late we never felt rushed. We're from out of town and this experience will definitely go down as one of our top meals in chicago. If your looking for a top notch steakhouse with great service and a relaxed atmosphere this is the place for you. Thanks again Brian!
(5)
Louis R.
The very most best steak juiciest I have ever had the only steak house I have ever been to where I don't have to use steak sauce definitely recommended and also the crumbled sweet potato is amazing if you like sweet potatoes definitely will recommend it to all my customers thank you very much.
(5)
Theresa C.
I love going to Ruth's Chris' whenever i go somewhere new and here is a location close by. This one is located in the north side very close to Michigan Avenue. We went on a Wednesday night and were seated wright away. Brian was our server and he was such a smooth salesman, we ordered everything he suggested and it was all terrific! I always enjoy the food when i go to Ruth's Chris and the service is always impeccable but i have to give it to Brian, he really made our visit welcome, we had no reason to celebrate any occasion but we received a treat at the end of our meal welcoming us to the City of Chicago.
(5)
Kimberly W.
i have been a guest @ ruth's chris on many occasions & sometimes the wait staff can be a biy uppity. however on tonite our server luis was very polite made great recommendations & wasn't overbearing. our food was delicious & the drinks were excellent!!!
(5)
Leticia G.
I brought my boyfriend here on his birthday today and could not have had a better experience. It was everything I could've wished for and more. First we started with cocktails. We had the Moscow Mule and Dirty Martini with blue cheese olives. Both were spectacular, my Moscow tasted fresh with ginger and the perfect amount of sweetness and my boyfriend (who has been a bartender of 10 years) said the martini was divine with the perfect amount of olive juice. Our server Justin suggested the calamari and we could not have been happier with that choice. The calamari was perfectly prepared, so tender and juicy and the sauce was exquisite with its tangy/sweet/slightly spicy flavor that kept me wanting more. Next on our plate were the steaks. Oh man...those steaks were possibly the best steaks I've ever had. My boyfriend had the Cowboy Ribeye and I had the Petit Ribeye. Ah-ma-zing. I mean, just buttery and lovely so juicy that you almost didn't want to come up for air. It was THAT good. Justin took extra special care of us and made our whole experience more than perfect. This was our first time dining here and we were very very pleased with Ruth's Chris and look forward to coming back and bringing our friends and family along.
(5)
Edward H.
First of all, I am not an employee not have a been paid to write this review. My wife and I dined at Ruth's Chris for the first time this weekend. The entire dining experience was absolutely exceptional. From the personable greeting by the hostess at the front door to the professional and pleasant "best wishes" by the valet driver it was a most memorable evening. My wife ordered the petite filet and I ordered the 16 ounce ribeye. They were both cooked to absolute perfection. The asparagus and the garlic mashed potatoes were superb. The cheesecake was phenomenal and exceeded both of our expectations in a big way! We have never had such a delicious dessert; and I have eaten restaurants all over the world. Heck, even the coffee was perfect. Be aware, you can expect to "pay" for the meal, but the old adage, "you get what you pay for" truly applies. This dining experience was definitely a five star event.
(5)
Lawrence S.
Are you kidding? What a wonderful dining experience. I am a foodie having been to every 4 star and most 3 star restaurants in Chicago so I think a new a good restaurant and this is a good one. I have been buying prime steaks from Allen bros. for years so I think I know good steak but the Cowboy Rib Eye I had here was superb. I would always get a Porterhouse before but the waiter, John, explained to me why the rib eye is so popular today and he was right. Tender, juicy, full of flavor. Wonderful! Service was excellent, side dishes and salads, excellent. All in all a great experience and the hostess was attentive to my needs with the reservation. Lot of good steak houses in Chicago but I love this place!
(5)
Elvira P.
I made reservations to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. I specifically told him to dress appropriately since I knew they had a dress code. We got there and there were various women with short skimpy club dresses, men wearing sneakers/jeans, and others with questionable attire. Needless to say we were a bit annoyed that they did not enforce the dress code as an establishment of that caliber should. Nonetheless the food was very good, service was a little slow but it was very busy so we didn't mind the wait. I ordered the New York strip and spinach au gratin, both were immaculate. My boyfriend had the cowboy ribeye with sweet potato casserole on the side. Usually I hate sweet potatoes but these were incredible, tasted more like a cake than a casserole.
(4)
Jillian F.
We went to this Ruth's Chris while we were living in Chicago on a theatre tour. We had been given a gift card and had saved it through multiple tour locations because we assumed the Chicago location would be the best. We did not go to Ruth's Chris to be cheap. We had planned on enjoying ourselves and were excited to buy a bottle of wine and some appetizers before getting to our steaks. These are all things we planned on but were not able to do because our server refused to serve us. He took over 30 minutes to greet us and the restaurant only had 2 other groups. When he finally did greet us we asked about wine and he just opened the wine list to the page priced by the glass and walked away. He did not return for over 20 minutes. When he went to the table next to ours we heard him list off wine specials and entree features that with zeal. From what we experienced, we will never return to any Ruth's Chris. My husband and I were in our mid twenties and definitely felt severe age discrimination. In the end the steak was fine and after dinner we went to a lounge on Michigan Ave to spend our wine money. It was definitely the server's loss because we were spend and tip heavy. A few weeks later we went to Smith and Wollensky and were treated like royalty. Now I look for that restaurant in every city I visit and avoid Ruth's Chris.
(1)
Deborah K.
The food was quite ordinary and way over-priced. Wines that we usually order at other restaurants had a much higher mark-up. We got the distinct impression that the steaks were covered in butter, which would explain the upset stomach in the middle of the night. My advice would be to stay out of chain restaurants like this and support our locally owned and operated restaurants here in Chicago.
(2)
Tim P.
I am more of an independent restaurant kind of guy, but as far as chain steakhouses go, Ruth's Chris is the clear #1 in my mind. The steaks are fantastic. the drinks well made and the atmosphere is great for a romantic dinner or a business lunch. The sides are huge and great, with the Potatoes Au Gratin being my favorite. If a truly great independent steakhouse is not in the area I hit Ruth's Chris no matter what town I am in.
(5)
Naomi L.
Christmas Eve Dinner- to go! Loved the onion rings the steak, the halibut and the salad. The staff freaking bend over backwards to serve as well! I would go every week if I Could
(5)
Ise B.
I went Thursday for the first time to Ruth's Chris Steak House and was handsomely rewarded. It was the most expensive meal I have ever had and will now place such restaurants on my schedule of infrequent visits, I think once a year would be appropriate given my budget. I ordered the special of petite fillet steak with shrimp and crab. It was served on what they said was a 500 degree plate and I thought this was a nice touch as I have never before eaten food in a restaurant so hot and ready and it was well worth their effort. The seafood was excellent and the steak was a real treat. They served a sauce on the side that was absolutely heaven with the steak. I have never been so tempted to admit to being overwhelmed by a meal. Well done, folks! For desert I had bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream on top. It provided just the right completion to a special pleasure. Delicious. My waiter's name, if I recall right, was Mason. Nice job. He knew what he was talking about. The surroundings were suitable for an unpretentious solid fare restaurant. There was a lit candle on the table that I thought was unusual in my experience dining out. They had all bases covered. Although I would love to return to Ruth's Chris Steak House my experience also gets me to think now about other restaurants I have had on the too expensive for me list. I left feeling very special and my evening left little to spare having started out on such a note. My thanks to Ruth's Chris Steak House for a really worthwhile experience.
(5)
Paul M.
Steak. on. a. flaming. hot. plate. of. boiling. butter. What more can you say? (Ah yes, add blue cheese crusting) Fantastic dirty martinis and their ahi tuna appetizer is the stuff that
(5)
Peter R.
My wife took me here for my birthday. I honestly have to say that the filet was one of the best I've ever consumed. They serve it to you on a molten hot sizzling plate and its just so succulent and tender. We also had an outstanding server who gave me her honest opinion on what to order. I will not soon forget that steak, and everything from the appetizer to my free dessert was delectable. I will definitely be returning here to try out the other cuts of meat, but that filet made my day.
(5)
Alexander R.
I come here for the most special occasions. I consider myself a steak connoisseur, and this place has the best steaks in the city, and I may even dare to say in the country. If you're in Chicago and want a good cut, come to this place
(5)
Susan G.
We didn't plan to eat here, but were at Howl at the Moon next door and were looking for a place we could get something to eat before heading home. Stopped in at Ruth's Chris and were told the wait was 10 minutes which sounded pretty good, especially on a Friday night. We were seated upstairs which was quieter than downstairs, but was like sitting in a banquet hall room -- no personality at all. We were probably disappointing patrons for our server as we didn't have steak. My husband had a shrimp dish and I had a Caesar salad. I thought about getting chicken breast on the Caesar, but decided not to do so when the server said it would cost an additional $12. Both were well prepared. I had a glass of wine and my husband had a beer. The bread was delcious. I would give this place 4 stars for food, but the service was pretty spotty and so dragged down my score.
(3)
Nick C.
This may be my favorite steakhouse... I suppose it is a little unfair to compare Ruth's Chris to other classic steakhouses, I mean, they put a stick of butter on every piece of protein that leaves their kitchen, so how could it not taste great! Anyway, the steaks are great, always perfectly cooked and they sizzle till your last bite. Classic appetizers and sides, all of which are perfectly prepared. Great wine list and bar menu. Very nice steakhouse atmosphere, dark colors and low lighting. Fairly priced, for a Chicago steakhouse at least. My personal preference may be for Gibson's, but that may just be the Chicago in me... I'll definitely be back to Ruth's Chris though and I'd recommend it to anyone.
(4)
Krisi I.
I love it because : A. when it's your birthday you get a cute plate with chocolate writing with a delicious dessert B. the wait staff is attentive but not too attentive C. The food (steak and butter sauce) is amazing D. Lobster bisque is one of my faves E. Martinis are strong and good F. Seafood is fresh and you get to pick the lobster you want to eat G. It is romantic H. Everytime I have came here I was satisfied Yummy and delicious and my tummy found a winner
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Kristen S.
Not a great experience in terms of the food, but the service is top-notch. I know that everyone seems to love the butter, but honestly it is *too* much. I had the salmon and my husband had the steak, but the butter was overwhelming. You need some, but not that much. Our asparagus was mushy! Eww! The potatoes were okay. Just okay. Honestly, Wildfire is better. Even Smith & Wollensky is better. Service is great, but the food is just so-so.
(3)
Fredrick B.
"What A Wonderful Dining Experience" I took my family to dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Chicago and we had a magnificent meal. The ambience was a bit too loud, and the service was good, not outstanding, but the food was fantastic! Kudos to the General Manager: Jeff Carter, the Managers: Casey Owens, Michael Schultz, and Jason Snelson, and most importantly to the chef, Chef: Jorge Fernandez. (I thought enough of my experience to actually look up their names!) The wine list was not the best in town, but it was certainly better than average. While the steak was what one would expect from a top-notch steakhouse in Chicago, tender and cooked to perfection, I was pleasantly surprised by the non-steak items on the menu, particularly the seafood/lobster tail. The salads were crisp and fresh. The creamed spinach, broccoli and other sides were a bit rich, but quite pleasing to the palate! For desert you MUST try the Caramelized Banana Cream Pie and Warm Apple Crumb Tart. This fine-dining establishment's longstanding ranking as one of Chicago's top 5 steakhouses is quite well deserved.
(4)
laura heather h.
I love meat and this is a great place to get some nay lots of meat and delicious drinks and sides and desserts YUMMY! I only wish I could afford to eat here more often... I don't even like chains but this one is yum yum in the tum tum.
(4)
Robert S.
Finally tried it. It was good... but not $250 for two people good. Great place but you are paying for the name. I have had steak just as delicious if not better for half the price. I was warned by a couple friends that "you're paying for the name". They hit the nail on the head. My girl and I tried the salmon patties, filets, shrimp (a little overdone and undersized), asparagus, potatoes (french-fried), and the chocolate cake dessert. All just average with the exception of the french fries fried potatoes - I love when they make them that thin! I'd recommend if you have money to burn - Try it once.
(2)
Janet E.
I came here for the prix fixe menu and was not disappointed. All three courses were delicious! We were promptly seated and the service was great. It can be a little pricey....
(4)
Tiffany L.
two words. mashed potatoes. a heavenly mound of potatoes, butter, and garlic. possibly the creamiest mash i've ever had. i came here for the extended restaurant week with a friend for lunch. choice of app, entree, side, and dessert, all for the low, low price of $22! also the service there is EXCELLENT. first course: salad. i seriously enjoyed their salad. it had arugula and cheesy croutons and a savory vinaigrette, what's not to like? second course: 12 oz. ribeye. ruth chris' signature is to serve their steak atop a sizzling hot plate covered in butter. the butter sizzles and pops as it is served to you and i was fearful of the safety of my eyes. luckily i came out unscathed. the steak itself was serviceable (i definitely would not pay the $40 or whatever it is usually). it was cooked to my liking and had all the delicious meaty tastes that a ribeye cut is supposed to have. the butter was too much for me though. i had to stop eating at one point, and my friend (who ordered the filet) claimed that her throat felt like it was coated with butter and needed to soak it up by eating more bread. i prefer some nice steak juices vs. the butter puddle. lovell's in lake forest has wonderful steak. side: mashed potatoes. see above. third course: chocolate mousse cheesecake. the other choice was bread pudding which my friend got. both desserts were average. the cheesecake had a more mousse-y texture than cheesecake, which i actually enjoyed, but the taste was off a bit. but i did enjoy the whipped cream. it was fluffy and not too sweet, like homemade whipped creams usually are. all in all, well worth the $22 + tax/tip we paid. however i would not pay full price. and that's why i love restaurant week.
(4)
John O.
The best steakhouse in Chicago in my opinion.
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Liezl S.
one of my favorite restaurants! my favs: lobster bisque & fillet mignon w/ extra butter. the lobster bisque w/ their bread alone is rich, creamy and awesome! fillet mignon w/ extra butter always melts in your mouth. service is always excellent no matter which location! i wish i could say they're consistent with their food at whatever location, but this is not true. Irvine, CA still has the best taste/consistency
(5)
Kevin C.
I dint know whey I'm even reviewing Ruth Chris, there are currently 200+ yelps and this one feels as though I'm just throwing another penny into the fountain. Well here it goes. You cannot go wrong if you go to Ruth Chris (as long as you're not a vegetarian). The service is top notch, decor is deeply Republican but tastefully done, food is amazing. What can you say bad about a steak that is sizzling in clarified butter? If you are a fan of that short lived comedy skit Lil bush, the next time I eat here I want to say Rah Rah Rah while drinking my Manhattan and eating my New York Strip.
(5)
Syl M.
Super filet & shrimps and garlic mash potatoes to die for!
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T B.
Hmm. I was unimpressed by place. I hope I don't sound like a complete snob, but when you're spending a certain amount of money you expect top notch everything. First off we ended up getting seated 35 minutes late for our 8pm reservation. After viewing other reviews, it seems like this place has an issue with this. We came for the steak. Like most people do when they go to a steak house. It was over cooked to begin with. But they also serve food on 500 degree plates. With nothing to cover the borders. You're warned of this, but aren't they aware that meat would continue to cook at that high of a temp? Half way thru my steak it became inedible. Disappointing for a 40 dollar fillet. Also food doesn't look presentable. They didnt wipe the plates so there is grease and whatnot splattered all around. Making your dish look unappetizing. We ordered side dishes. Mashed potatoes, asparagus, and spinach. All of which were pretty lack luster and the portions weren't as large as Gibsons and the price was about the same. Wine suggestion was pretty blah too. We bought by the glass, I believe it was called undercut or something similar. I probably wont be back. There are better places to go for steak in my opinion.
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rongrong z.
The 3 courses meal is in a good price. Like the prime rib.
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Alex F.
Ruth's Chris makes the playoffs but not the World Series. No doubt, it's a fantastic steakhouse and I still want to find out where I can get my hands on a broiler that goes up to 1800 degrees. I had the Kansas City bone-in strip, au poivre. Because I got it au poivre I cannot attest to the butter sauce, but I can attest to the poivre. Delicious - right up there with the best steaks I've ever had. One point is deducted for the following reasons: The sides aren't quite as impressive as at similar establishments. At 8:00 on the dot, they switched the music from Sarah Vaughan who had been serenading us sweetly all evening, to some sort of club-type lounge music that didn't seem to fit as well as Sarah. Compared to other restuarants of its caliber, I feel the service was middle-of-the-pack (which means it's above-average service but not blow-your-mind).
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Joan D.
I have never been treated so poorly. All three hosts made fun of me. When I asked to talk to the manager, he did nothing. I went home and cried. The manager should have asked the hosts to apologize. Not one person did with the exception of the bartender John. I really did not want to give this place even one star! How do you treat a customer so poorly and think it is ok. And after all that, the food was just as bad as the staff. Don't waste your time.
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Crys A.
This is a chain, and I've been to a few of the other Ruth's Chris locations. I never liked any (particularly Cancun!) except for the Chicago location. The steak is consistently good, every time, and the restaurant itself is what you'd expect a steakhouse to be in Chicago: very cool. I hadn't been to Chicago in a couple of years. There were a few new places I was interested to try (Chicago Cut, for example), but didn't know enough about them and was reticent to drop my wallet on a meal I didn't like as well as I knew I'd like a meal at Ruth's Chris. I probably should have tried Chicago Cut, and next time I will, but I was exceedingly happy as always with my meal and martinis at Ruth's Chris. I got the rib eye, medium rare, and my husband got the KC strip, medium. We shared a la carte sides of mashed potatoes and asparagus and let me tell you, that was more than enough food. My rib eye (which is the only thing I ever order) was spot on and delicious. Cooked in butter like all the steaks are, it was perfectly marbled and perfectly medium rare. My husband didn't like his KC strip nearly as much; it was too thick and not marbled enough and didn't compare even remotely to the KC strip he'd had in KC this summer. But that doesn't mean it wasn't good. It was still VERY good, and he ended up eating it all, plus half my rib eye (and one of my martinis)--- and that's a LOT of meat, let me tell you what. He can put it away. My point is, you'll never be disappointed at Ruth's Chris. While there are other Chicago steakhouses that are exceptional to be sure, Ruth's Chris is always, ALWAYS good.
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Joe M.
YUM. not 5 stars due to price, but its Chicago!!
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Boris D.
Very nice place, I went there with coworkers and we had the barbecued shrimps and some steak. My shrimps were awesome, as well as the mashed potatoes coming with it. I tasted the steak of my colleagues and it was excellent. The service was great too. I would have rated the place 4.5 stars if I could have. I do not put 5 stars because it was much more expensive than what we expected when we found it on Yelp. I think it's definitely a $$$$ price, not $$$. Anyway, we really had a good time.
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George F.
I have been here quite a few times and the food always seems to impress me. It is a great place to enjoy the best steaks and fish. The best way to order is to tell your server what you have a taste for and they always recommend you the best. That has always worked for me. The servers and staff are always polite and welcoming. Very nice atmosphere and relaxing booths. A few recommendations- Server: ask for TALL GEORGE, he is their best server in my opinion and has a great personality and sense of humor.
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Jamie L.
First of all, let me just say that I have been to this Ruth's Chris location many, many times over the years and have always had great food and great service. Going into this, I knew that making a reservation on Valentine's Day was going to be a bit crazy, but so would any other decent restaurant. I've eaten here on a busy Saturday night before so I took the gamble thinking they would be able to handle it. I was SOOO wrong. First of all, I made the reservation about a month ago as we were celebrating a birthday instead of Valentine's Day. Which I also told them at the time of the reservation. Now I'm wondering if this was the wrong move to make as we were sat in the corner, underneath the stairs like a group of misfit stepchildren. At first, I thought this was a nice secluded table away from the Valentine's chaos. But I soon realized how wrong I was as the first waiter came barrelling down the stairs and it sounded like a heard of elephants was going to fall through the staircase onto the bread basket. And that continued, with guests coming and going and waiters running up and down, for the 30 minutes that we were subjected to this before we decided that we could not enjoy dinner listening to this the whole night. I wanted to relax and enjoy my meal and wine and not feel like I needed to get out of there so I didn't have to listen to the pounding in my head any longer. Not only was this table under the stairs but it was also next to the emergency exit. Normally, I would never dream of complaining about something so miniscule but the fact that they put a table under stairs just for the purpose of adding additional seating is unacceptable. I'd love for the staff to sit at that table under the stairs while the troops parade up and down and tell me you would enjoy your $50 steak and $50 bottle of wine. When it came to switching tables, besides our server tossing her hands up in the air and saying "I have nothing to do with the tables so I will have to even see if they can move you", we were given a booth on the actual restaurant side where there was real lighting and people. They were quick to move us and set up the new table which was appreciated. Our server was good and very understanding albeit very quick to take our order and move on. Our food came out in an appropriate amount of time for the busy night. But 2 out of the 3 plates were overcooked. Both steaks were ordered at medium rare and both came out well done. At this point, we were already almost an hour and a half into the night and we were just ready to eat and not make a spectacle of what we thought was going to be a great celebratory night. So we did not complain about the temperature of the steaks. Although overdone, they were still great cuts of meat. We did receive a complimentary cheesecake for the birthday girl which was delicious. Just before leaving, we witnessed a waiter on waiter collision which resulted in a broken glass over an entire tray of food. We watched the server take the side dish back where the glass broke on to get a new one. But what really turned us off was the fact that he took all the food back to "make sure it was okay" and immediately brought it back to serve. There would be no way of knowing if there were glass in these dishes and personally I would not have eaten them. All in all, I think that Ruth's Chris won't be my choice for a nice dinner experience in the future. I have been to several places with just as delicious food where we don't have to put in so much work just to try to have a nice dinner atmosphere. Sorry RC but we won't be back.
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Jeff S.
Ever since my first visit to a Ruth's Chris (Houston, TX around 1986 or so) I've had a thing for their steak served in sizzling butter.... After wrapping up our meeting at 7:30 my colleague and I were famished and the prescription was a slab of protein. My trusty iPhone yelp app told us that Ruth's Chris was a short 6 blocks away. It was Monday evening with no conventions in town, so they were not busy. We opted for a table in the bar so we could watch the BCS Championship game. We both ordered the ribeye (a Ruth's Chris specialty) and both came out perfectly cooked and sizzling in that rich, melted butter. Our sides were lyonnaise potatoes and creamed spinach. The dinner hit the spot, the drinks were generously poured, and our waitress was terrific. The fact that this location is within an easy walk of my new favorite Embassy Suites is another plus.
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Jack B.
PROS -Excellent food - try it all! -Service is great! CONS -Be prepared for a pricier meal - the food is worth it, and this 'ain't no Outback'. An average dinner for 2 would cost $60-$80 per person.
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Chiquita E.
Ruth's Chris Steak House Chicago shame on you for refusing to allow my son (today is his birthday) and his girlfriend to purchase takeout meals because they had on casual attire and for anybody who knows my son and his girl friend (even in casual attire they are always looking good and matching from head to toe).... l will never eat at your establishment again... (they my son and his girlfriend) said they felt like 1963 and they were in the south. Poor customer service...really!!!!! smh
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Laneka G.
Crab cakes were excellent lump crab meat the spicy lobster was fried nuggets of goodness spicy and sweet it was a delight the shrimp were just okay top shelf Long Island was very tasty cousin had the gumbo and found some weird plastic shit in they took it off out bill but all my food was good
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Merry T.
One of the best steaks i've tried. They have some good wines too. The whole experience is very delightful: great service, good ambience, and good food. Will definitely come back for more! Recommended!
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Jay B.
Went here for my mother's birthday. in my opinion i think this place is over rated. the steak was like a normal steak from cheddar's. nothing spectacular. all of that money for average food. the gumbo had no type of meat in it whatsoever. good flavor but no shrimp,chicken,sausage. I would have rather we went to longhorn. Mind you, I have eaten at III Forks, Flemings,and Trulucks, they have quality food. this disappointed me.
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Palak Q.
If this place had six stars, I'd give it to them. The food is EXCELLENT here at Ruth Chris. We ordered mashed potatoes, mushrooms and crab cakes as appetizers. OH. MY. GOD. The best crab cakes I've ever tasted. Everybody else except for me got the steaks (obviously, because this is THE place for steaks) because I don't eat red meat. My fish was excellent. Made it according to my requirements, but a little bit dry. My salad was great too. Oh, don't forget to try the shoestring potato fries. They're yum! We were so stuffed, that we had no room for dessert. The servers are well experienced and professional. Overall, a fantastic dining experience. In fact, the priciest dinner I've ever eaten. With a few appetizers, salad and entree and barely any drink, the total check came down to $130 a person!!!!!!!!!!
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Nigel H.
Considering the plethora of decent restaurants in the area, I expected better. Such a high price for so little food. I was delivered a steak. Just the steak, no side, no sauce. The supermarket would have been a better decision. I would not recommend this place.
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Mark O.
We had a Christmas Day reservation @ 4:30 - a day before tried to move reservation back an hour - no way they said. We scoffed - no way they are that busy we said. WRONG. We walked in @ 4:35 and the place was packed. We did not get a table until 5:15 (which was OK with us) - we eat there occasionally, but there are so many steakhouses and so much nonsense at so many (we have had some very interesting experiences at Mastro's claiming to be packed when they aren't) - that dealing with the Ruth's Chris staff was a real pleasure. The staff was, to the person, polite, cordial, and worked really hard to serve. The steaks were much above average, (she had Petite Filet, I had Ribeye - both cooked perfectly (medium rare). The only caution - avoid the Onion Rings side - not very good at all in contrast to everything else. If you want to have a good time with much above average food and excellent service (and a slight wait for your table but the bartenders are great) go to Ruth's Chris.
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Mike K.
I was in town recently for a convention and ended up here. Not much to say either negatively or positively. Had a bone-in filet, and it was kind of blah. The server was very good, but this place overall just didn't present a very friendly vibe. I will stick to Mortons for the traditional steak house experience next time.
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Will B.
Best steak place in the city. No other compares. Makes Mastros and Pete Millers look average hot dog stands! If you're going to spend big or celebrate, this is the place to go.
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susan p.
Just finished having dinner at Ruth Chris steak house in Chicago and found that my favorite wine was taken off the menu and unlike my previous experiences the service was extremely poor! I enjoyed my favorite dish but realize that the portions are also getting smaller. If not for its my favorite steak house i would not recommend it to anyone. In case you decide to visit please ask for a different server "Mason" was terrible!
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Buck O.
Steak was amazing! The wife & I shared the petite Filet& 6 shrimp. We also got the stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer & onio rings with the meal. All items I would highly suggest. My only complaint would be it's very pricey in comparison to other steak joints in the area!
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Andre W.
Sad to say, I have never had the chance to try out this popular steak joint :( Yesterday, 2 colleagues decided that we should go over and grab some appetizers and the whole time I was thinking, "Im going for the steak" Our waiter was very nice in accomodating us and going over what was really good on the menu. I was already buzzed from a celebration @ Primebar so I wanted to continue drinking. I got the Peach Tea which is not as sweet as it sounds. It includes the following: Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Monin Peach Puree, Freshly Brewed Iced Tea, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, Mint Leaves I had two of them which thouroughly enhanced my buzz! My meal was immaculate as I decided to go with their $40.95 classic meal package which in my case included chicken torrilla soup, Ribeye steak, side of broccoli and chocolate sin cake for dessert. The Ribeye was delicious and huge! Seasoned to perfection and melted in my mouth on every bite. Definitely worth a return visit just for the meat! The soup was some of the best ever and I am usually not a fan of chicken tortilla soup. Great dining experience in a great restaurant...loved it!
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Rebecca S.
I love the flavor of the steak here. I've been to every steakhouse in Streeterville. t is not the fanciest nor the most upscale steak house, but the steak is soooo good. Pittsburgh charbroiled Ribeye steak with a glass of Prisoner wine is something that keeps me coming back. On a recent trip back, we noticed our favorite petite hostess was gone. She hadn't been there long, but she added something special to the FOH. Hope she's just on vacation!
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Gary M.
The best I order the porterhouse for 2 . Lobsterbiskt soup everything is amazing service is great
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Jerry L.
have eaten here before and many other Ruth's Chris locations with great results BUT NOT THIS TIME We had a reservation but were turned away because my wife had on a shirt with a NIKE logo on it - we were told it was inappropriate Have never had this happen at the countless other downtown Chicago restaurants we've eaten at. Will NEVER eat at another Ruth' s Chris. We went to the Chicago Chop House for a better steak and less pretentious people
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Raul R.
I went to Ruth Chris for dinner last monday I have a really good experience , food is amazing and service really good ( martin @ the bar is very attentive ) now my bad experience start when i leave the restaurant , i wait almost 25 min for my car and i get charge , incredible !
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Amanda F.
I'm not a Ruth's Chris regular, but I've been to my fair share and this one is the best. My petit filet in au poive sauce was cooked exactly how I asked and I now want to put "au poive" on everything. Our seafood appetizers were fantastic, especially for landlocked Chicago. The crabtini was the best app and not to be missed, but the two different shrimp cocktails we ordered were very fresh. The a la carte asparagus and broccolli lacked flavor by themselves, so the hollandaise sauce and/or salt was a necessity. The fried sides were the real deal. I've never had a better onion ring. My fried side option suggestions go as follows onions rings, then shoestring fries, then regular seasoned fries. I thought the dessert menu was a little uncreative, but the Sinful chocolate cake was a thick chocolatey delicacy. The apple tart was large, but not particularly special. The winelist and the services was stellar as expected for Ruth Chris prices. While I haven't been to too many steak houses in Chicago, Ruth Chris wins over Sullivans, Saloon, and Harry Careys.
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Daniel L.
My wife and I have visited this location twice. While we're not regulars, Ruth's is by far our favorite steakhouse. Both times, we both got the rib eye. Both times it had been cooked to medium rare wonderfulness. Quality steak, cooked well, and then put onto a 500 plate with garlic butter. How do you lose? We also usually get an appetizer and a couple of sides. Once it was the carpaccio. Not bad. Not great either. The potato au gratin is our usual side. Super awesome. Desserts aren't bad either. Had the bread pudding the last time we went and the wife got a apple thing of some kind. Both tasty. TL;DR Awesome steak for the price range. Worth going to if you want to get something better than Wildfire but don't want to pay Chicago Chop House prices.
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Big Mike G.
Steak is of course great. I went with the cowboy ribeye cooked medium and it came perfect. They have a new side on the menu. It's the hash browns. It is unreal good. I can't recommend that enough. 3-4 can share it but you'll wish you ordered another one
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Amanda P.
Went here the other night with a friend, everyone is surprised when I pick steakhouses as I am a life long vegetarian but I find Steakhouses generally have amazing sides! And with Ruth's I was right again, the chop salad was bizarre looking but very good, Asparagus and mashed potatoes were fantastic! My friends steak was good, he had the Filet and he said it was very good, he ordered the shoe string potatoes as well but beware it's a HUGE order! I had a hurricane at the bar waiting for my table and it didn't taste like there was much alcohol in it, so after that we stuck to wine.
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Tracey D.
Great food, terrible service. Used to be our 'special occasion' restaurant. When you spend over $450 on a meal, it should special. Our waiter took our order and then we did not see him until after our food was delivered. Our finished appetizers sat on the table until our dinner arrived. We had a table in the middle of the dining room so we were in plain view, not tucked away, no excuse to overlook us. Ruth's Chris used to have excellent service. We were glad to see the new dress code.
My boyfriend and I went last night for my birthday on a whim. We were promptly seated. This was my first time at a steak house so I was hoping for a great experience. Our waiter came and gave us menus, explaining what was on it. He was very nice and seemed very knowledgeable of the menu. My boyfriend and I started out with the calamari. It was very good! I would send recommend staring off with that. Then for the real meal. We ordered the 40oz steak($89) to share along with potatoes and the lobster Mac and cheese. The potatoes I thought were a little on the small size, tasting ordinary I thought, but the lobster Mac and cheese was definitely enough for two. I had high hopes for the lobster Mac and cheese, and maybe i was just full, but I thought it was alright. I don't know if it was worth $20 though. Now for the steak, it was amazing. We got our medium rare. I was a little hesitant because of the blood, but I was completely satisfied. We didn't finish the entire steak, so we took some home for left overs. The 40oz steak would be good for two people. My boyfriend eats a lot and he couldn't the steak. But all in all, good service and good food. I would recommend this place to people. The dress code seemed to range from semi casual to dressy.
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Gary B.
While I was a little hesitant when we were invited here for Restaurant week we chose to go anyway. The reservation time was early so I didn't think we would have to many issues. Arrived on time for our reservation and we were seated promptly. The nice thing was that even though it was RW their entire menu was available. I chose to go with the pre fix which was a fresh salad which I thought was very good, a filet which was cooked perfectly and a trio of desserts. I am not a huge dessert person so i didn't mind that they were my least favorite part of the meal. $44 for the entire meal I thought was reasonable. I thought their service and offering were on par with what you would find at other steakhouses in Chicago. Our server was very nice and answered our questions and even provided some wine recommendations that would not "break the bank". While I rarely venture into this area to eat I would recommend RC to someone that is looking for a nice meal with friendly service.
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Anne M.
My party of four enjoyed a special (ehhem.. pricey) dinner here last night. We started out with fancy drinks at the bar - I ordered a strawberry gimlet with pureed berries and a basil leaf. The $14 price tag pained me, but it was good. I really liked the dining room. It was much smaller and more intimate than I would have thought (a good thing.) and service was fantastic throughout the whole meal. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome and taken care of, and I always appreciate that. We all ordered the "Ruth's Classics" meals, which come with a starter, an entree, a personal side and dessert. I was the only one who strayed from a steak, and I went with the 'fresh fish' entree (salmon + tiny scallops + veggies). My starter was lobster bisque, my side was garlic mashed potatoes, and the non-optional dessert was a cute little chocolate cheesecake served with fresh berries. The soup was amazing..... probably the best lobby bisque I've ever had. It wasn't super heavy, and it had a lot of meat in it. Scrumptious. The salmon was cooked perfectly. I did think there was too much butter/liquid in the bottom of the plate - everything was swimming in it, and at points I got way too buttery bites. The scallops were the tiniest I've ever seen, but I did enjoy them, and the diced veggie mix of squash, broccoli, onion and tomato was a nice addition too. Mashed potatoes were pretty basic, nothing that amazing, but they're mashed potatoes and mashed potatoes are good. Dessert was delicious and the right smallish size after a big meaty meal. The steak-eaters all loved their meals, and the steaks did look impressive. With all the nice steakhouses in Chicago, I don't know how one can separate itself from the pack. I enjoyed our meal here, but I'm curious how other big steakhouses compare. I do know that dining at any place like this, you must be prepared to open your wallet and let the money flow.
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Denise W.
I took someone special here for their birthday a few years ago! This is the only restaurant yet in the Chicagoland area that I have had the pleasure of dining at that uses your name as they are serving you. They remembered it from when I booked the reservation. And that really personalize our expwrience! The food we had was phenomenal. You can't go there without trying the steak!
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Mandy A.
Wow is this place good. Expensive as hell but very good. We got the Greg Norman shiraz based on a recommendation and it was great. Our server was pretty friendly and definitely knew her chit, gave us some suggestions like don't touch that 500 degree plate. We both had the filet, cooked to medium. I was questioning whether to order it medium-rare since it's sitting on a 500 degree plate when it's served to you, but I ordered medium since I'm a scaredy cat. The middle was warm but definitely PINK but cutting off a piece and flipping it cut side down onto the plate (and into all that melted butter) made it perfect. Yummy. Split a baked potato and broccoli au gratin in addition to the crabtini appetizer. Definitely didn't have room but split the hot/cold chocolate dessert anyways and it was sooooo worth it. Bar drinks are ridiculously expensive, I guess probably no more than other nice places but it's still shocking when you see the bill. About $265 for dinner for two, appetizer, dessert, bottle of wine and two drinks before hand. Not something you can do every weekend (at least I can't) but for an anniversary dinner, definitely yummy.
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Jay M.
People like to debate who has a better steak: New York or Chicago. Those of us in Chicago will tell you there is no comparison (add pizza to that list too, sorry New York). Granted, Ruth's Chris is a national chain that is in many major cities. This fact does somewhat defeat the notion that their presence in Chicago is any better than it is in New York, San Juan, etc...but keep following: The ambiance of Ruth's Chris, with the dim lights, tall, leather booths and servers that are so nice it almost seems like they are afraid to face the consequences of messing up, really make you feel like you are dining like Al Capone used to in Chicago. You feel like a boss, and the servers treat you like the boss. There is a tall guy named George who will probably retire a millionaire thanks to his tips (he never forgets your name, repeats everything you want to make sure there are no screw ups and from start to finish is on point!). The fillet is always cooked to perfection and the mash potatoes are a great compliment to it. You may want to request half the standard amount of butter on your plate, or your steak will be swimming in it. I've been to the best steakhouses Chicago has to offer, and none of them blow Ruth's Chris out the water. Ruth's Chris may not be a Chicago original, but if no one told you they were a chain, you would have sworn they started in Chicago and were visited often by the baddest crime bosses with a taste for a good steak.
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Giselle S.
The food I ate last night was tremendulous! A group of us dined on the steaks and seafood, and shared the wonderful sides. What more to say about the food that is not already reviewed. Come here to eat and not count calories. Share a bottle of wine. Talk about how much you need a dog to take home the leftover bone to. Need more specifics? Okay the seared ahi tuna was very good. The calamari was served with a spice that is new to me, and very tasty. The caprese salad and bufalo mozzarella was melt in my mouth yummy. I wanted to try the turtle soup, but I ordered salad and the lobster bisque I tried felt too heavy, but good. I ordered the shrimp and lobster served with ponzieu (?sp) sauce. It needed something to soak up the sauce like rice. Ate it with the mashed potatoes. My husband's Ribeye served med rare was perfectly wonderful. And all the other sides complimented the meal. The wine that was recommended also complimented the dinner, Syrah Montes something. Great!
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Bradley R.
I will admit I tend to have a preconceived notion about restaurants with multiple locations. I shouldn't be like that but for some reason I assume they will not be as good especially when it comes to steak. Well no more of that because I had one of the best dining experiences of my entire life at Ruth's Chris and I would not change a thing about it. My DW took me here for fathers day however we stay away from restaurants on that day as well as mothers day. We had a reservation for 6pm on the day before fathers day and we arrived at about 540pm. The restaurant was fairly busy but they seated us in a very comfortable both about ten minutes early. The restaurant was very nice and the noise level was not very high. Our server was very good and although he was attentive he did not get in the way. I wish I could recall his name but I don't. All of the staff were very warm and accommodating while we were there. Cocktails were served prompt and with a nice kick and the bread was warm....hell that's half the battle right there how many places have you been to that drop the ball right there. My DW had the vegetarian entree plate and she had tempura onion rings and I think the spinach and potatoes as I recall. I had the bone-in rib eye which was cooked to perfection. The sizzle of the butter on that plate had my mouth watering so much that I wanted to pick it up and eat it . My steak came out of the kitchen a perfect medium rare and that is how I LIKE MY STEAK !!!!!!!. Note to other restaurants I realize that you fell that I should eat my steak rare and that you think you know what I like better than I do....but you do not so when I order my steak medium well there is no need for you to sigh or roll your eyes or any thing other than write down my order....do you hear me n9ne ? Anyway the entire meal was great and we skipped desert because I had to finish that steak and the wife eats pretty light these days. The entire day with tip and valet was under $150 and I feel that it was well worth it. This was my number two best steak of all time.
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Janet K.
Another fine meal at Ruth's Chris! I loved everything about it. Great martinis, excellent choices for red wine by the glass. My steak was melt in your mouth and could've easily been cut with a butter knife. Service was perfectly attentive. I will be back again!
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Carlo C.
was gonna go to david burke's for my chicago steak fix, but was told the steak here at ruth chris would be better by my local friends. while i never got to david burke's, i was more than happy at ruth chris. my ribeye was cooked to perfection. you could have cut this thing with a butter knife. it was so good and tender. service was excellent. all in all, i couldn't ask for more from a steakhouse. it had everything i wanted.
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Steven N.
I really wanted to like this place...but the steak I had was way over-seasoned with spices, and I was too nice to send it back. I'll probably skip Ruth's Chris for a while. On a high note, the waiter service is pretty good though.
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Anoni M.
Best filet in Chicago, served here, period. I usually ask for extra butter sauce so the beef stays hot a little bit longer. And, no A1 is necessary. New York strip is excellent as well. I have problems with their side dishes. Very uninspired and bland. They try to mix it up every so often, but nothing unusually good transpires from it. Desserts are pretty decent, but I'm usually stuffed that I don't partake in it every time. The service for the most part is excellent. On two different occasions, they overcooked my steak and were very apoloogetic and brought one within 5-7 minutes. I've been to the other steakhouses, except for Flemings, and nothing beats Ruth's Chris. I don't care if it's a chain - if Outback made anything similar to Ruth's Chris - I'd eat it. Go for lunch - it's a better deal, too. The place is usually pretty full on any given evening.
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John K.
We went to dinner on a Friday evening. I suggest if you"re going to dine after 7:00 you make reservations. We found that there were serval options for appetizers. The veal raviolli appetizers was delicious. We had the ribeye and lamb chops. Both were delicious. The side dishes are huge and can certainly be shared by 2-3 people. When the steaks come to the table they are on 500 degree plates. Thats how they serve them which is nice because your meal stays warm through the whole thing. The dessert menu is kind of limited but the key lime pie was good. Prices were comparable to other steak houses in the city. We would certainly go again.
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Jeffrey H.
My coworker told me to go here. So I took his advice. The steak here is fabulous. The meat comes sizzling in butter to your table. It's still sizzling. You do smell a little like meat after it, but it's so tasty. It was the best steak I had. Very fancy. Nice atmosphere and a great waitstaff. Also, the extras are great too. We ordered the mashed potatoes and asparagus. The asparagus was the best ever too. For regular mashed potatoes, they were excellent. Everything seemed to melt in my mouth. If you love steak, you must come here and enjoy theirs.
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Carri C.
Ruth's Chris is my favorite steak house in Chicago. I always get the filet. It is tender and wonderful tasting. The wait staff, except for one time, has always been excellent. Steak is my husband's favorite food so we go to steakhouse fairly often and this is top notch. It is pricey, but worth the money in my opinion.
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Niko K.
Only been here once, but i was very unimpressed. I had the rib-eye. A staple steak I order in many steakhouses. It tasted like I got a flimsy rib-eye at Jewel and put it in the broiler for twenty minutes. The steak had no flavor at all. Oysters Rockefeller were mighty tasty though... I can't lie. Much better steakhouses in the city...
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Syretta H.
I'll give them three stars for having some of the best, freshest broccoli I've ever tasted....other than that, the steak was mediocre at best, my fries were dry and out waiter was not that great. It took him 15 minutes to bring drinks, we asked for more bread and he forgot, so we had to chase him down to get it. It was like he was disappearing on us for like, 10 and 15 minutes at a time and just not coming back at at all (we had to send another waiter to find him)....we still tipped him, just not the entire 15%.... They had this kid's special, a little 4 ounce fillet with mashed potatoes...the steak was so dry I could barely cut the thing for my daughter. I ended up giving her some of my Rib eye, which was more fat than meat. The lobster bisque was awesome, I really could have just eaten that and some bread and been done.... All in all, the decor was nice, but it was a bit loud in the restaurant. I've had better service at Olive Garden.....I'd rather go to Wildfire.....
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Katrice H.
This place never disappoints. I went for my 28th birthday celebration and the steaks were as delicious as I remember. Always served on a sizzling hot plate with drops of butter...the filet is to die for. The drinks were also pretty delicious too!
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Sarah M.
Went here with friends - our waiter was awesome and super helpful. Cocktails were grand. Everything that went into my mouth just melted like butter. Everything --from the soup & appetizers to the entrees to the sides (I recommend the potatoes au gratin) --was amazing. They've earned five stars for sure and I can't wait to talk my boss into letting our office have its annual Christmas party here....oh yes.
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D V.
This is the only Ruths Chris I've been to that has escargot, and it tastes great. The beefsteak tomatoes are also grilled to perfection - firm and sweet. But of course the main star here is the petite fillet mignon. The meat here is so tender, yet firm and flavorful that I don't have the words to accurately describe it. "Melt in your mouth" has been used too often to be a meaningful description, but this Ruths Chris accurately makes it happen. And when I order medium rare, they actually get it just the way I want it, pink but evenly textured (no firm red bulb in the middle). Their wine selection is great too. I don't know why but the steaks at the Ruths Chris in Washington DC and New York are terrible compared to Chicago. Be sure to reserve ahead for the second floor, to avoid all the riff-raff beside the bar.
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Brad B.
Lots of Chicago steakhouses are incredible and serve prime cuts of beef. The thing that sets em apart is how they treat you once you are there. No place treats you better than the staff at Ruth's Chicago - doesn't matter if you compare it to another steak joint or a 5 Star fine dining spot, you will not have a better experience. Highly recommend!!
(5)
Bill M.
This low key building in River North with the confusing name is where this popular steak place is. One bite of a juicy steak and you will know that this is one of the best in town. The prices on the menu should tell you the same thing.
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Kim P.
I love R.C. I know there are lots of steak joints in town to pick from (I've been to most of them) but I really love the steak here. I think maybe it's sprinkled with crack. Yes, that must be it! It's totally expensive, and the decor sort of screams "stuffy old farts preferred" with all the dark wood and cigar friendly atmosphere. But I don't mind. Sometimes it's fun to hang with the old farts. LOL Or wait, maybe I'm just becoming one myself and THAT'S why I like it here! I love that my fillet is done to rare perfection and I can cut it with a butter knife. Butter...mmmmm, I love that they use butter on my fillet. I always get the mushrooms to accompany my steak and rarely have any left by the end of the meal. I love the garlic mashed potatoes and the sweet potato casserole with pecan crust is sinful. Who needs desert when you have that with the entree? Love the steamed asparagus because it's always crunchy enough to still be aldente, but they trim they perfectly so the woody part is gone. I don't do the big red meat extravaganza very often but if someone asked me my favorite place in town for a hunk of steak, R.C has my vote hands down.
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Jay L.
Been going to Ruth's Chris Steak House for quite some time, way before it was used in Hip Hop lol... Steaks are still great, but the place could use a good cleaning.... Service is ok, but it definitely seems like this place is losing it's edge in my opinion....oh and WATCH OUT HOT PLATE!
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Jimmy B.
I'm a little late on this review, but I just joined so bear with me. I took my sister and one of my roommates here last year and I must say that I haven't found a better steak yet. There may be better out there, but I just haven't had it yet. I am on a quest for the best steak in the world. :) Anyway, I called in for a last minute reservation. I don't know if they thought I was someone important or if they do this with all their guests, but we were given a personal greeting by the General Manager. He escorted us to our table and offered his assistance in choosing a wine. At this point I realized I was no longer in Kansas and certainly not at Wildfire (btw, they also have a very excellent steak - just not this type of service). After walking us through the menu and finding a nice bottle of wine, the GM bid farewell and had two more people take over in his place. He did stop by two more times to check in on us, but it was very non-obtrusive. On to the appetizers, I told my guests to order anything they wanted and being the food loving people they were, we ended up getting 3lb of lobster, stuffed mushrooms and the shrimp cocktail. If I could rate the appetizers 1-10 - I would give them a 12 and that is how good it was. The main course consisted of a filet, and my sister and roommate both got one of the specials. I can't rmember them off the top of my head except that they were both fish. They seemd quite content with their food. As for my filet, it came out still cooking on the plate with a pat of butter on top sizzling away. Let's just say it really does melt in your mouth. Those of you that have had one should know what I am talking about. As for the wine, it went very well with the steak. So much so, that is was all gone before dessert came out. So far, so good. Excellent food, excellent company and plenty of fun, plus the server was extra cool. For dessert, we got some freebies since it was my roommates birthday and we were celebrating. By this time, we were so full, we couldn't finish the creme brulee and fresh berries with cream sauce. We just sat back, relaxed and enjoyed the atmosphere. I highly recommend Ruth's Chris. It may be expensive, but it is more than worth it.
(5)
Emma K.
If you are a) rich or b) not buying dinner, I highly recommend Ruth's Chris Steak House. I came to dinner with my boyfriend's family for dinner last week. We sat at kind of an awkward table that was right next to the kitchen door, but we got to see all of the yummy food come by. Everything smelled delicious! The restaurant did not seem too loud despite the fact that we were sitting in the middle of it. The food was delicious. We started with the crab filled mushrooms, calamari, and bbq shrimp. Despite being least excited for the calamari, it was my favorite and definitely the best I've ever had. I got the filet with the blue cheese crust for my entree, and it was the LARGEST filet. It was so good I managed to eat almost all of it .... but I'm glad I didn't get any sides - those were meals by themselves. We all shared the apple crumble for dessert which I'm sure was delicious, but I was deep in my food coma at that point. Overall the food and service were excellent. If you're willing to drop some serious cash for a great dinner, this could be the place for you.
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La Shae W.
My boyfriend and I attended Ruth Chris last night for the first time for my birthday day. The atmosphere was very nice and could have been romantic, but they had the WI and KY college game on giving the place more of a bar feel then upscale. It wasn't a big deal, but it did take away from the ambience. Our server Chris was fairly pleasant. He answered all of our questions, but you can tell he was becoming a tad annoyed when my bf changed his drink a few times. It's understandable, but you can't and shouldn't let it show. I ordered the lamb chops which were cooked just right and tender along with the lobster mac & cheese which was so delicious and could get 5 stars on its own! My bf had the NY strip steak with scalloped potatoes. He enjoyed them both. He also ordered a Caesar salad that never came and by the time we got our entrees, he decided to just cancel it. Upon making our reservation, we let them know we were coming there for a birthday dinner, but it was never mentioned by the hostess upon check in or our server. My bf had to remind them. It was a little disappointing as I would think a place like this would make note of such a detail. Overall, it was a nice night, but only 3 stars can be given for an overall score.
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Crystal W.
The service is great, my dinner and cocktails were perfect and it is very dark and intimate, which I love! However, I know the decor is the standard for the restaurant, but it is so old fashioned! If the ambiance was a lil better, I would visit a lot more.
(5)
Rachel R.
Ruth's Chris rarely disappoints. My husband and I were visiting the city form out of state and were in the mood for a good steak dinner. We did not have time to go back to our hotel (about 40 mins away) to change over ... so we hoped that our somewhat casual attire would not kill our chances. They greeted us with the pleasantry they usually do (we are frequent Ruth's Chris customers at home and when we travel). The service was good .. a little slow at the end, but that was due to a large group being attended to. The food did not disappoint ... love Ruth's Chris Classics. Recommend the caesar salad, petite filet & shrimp, and mashed potatoes. The current dessert was also delicious (cheesecake, peach compote and almond bark).
(5)
Kelly S.
My first visit to this location. I've been to one in Florida in the past and remember that being good. Does anything served on a hot plate in a puddle of sizzling garlic butter taste 'just average'? No! That being said, I opted for a Ruth's Classic which is a multi-course dinner w/your choice of a few set starters, sides, entrees and a set dessert. My soup was tomato crab bisque and it was divine. I could probably drink that w/a straw every day. My entree was a surf and turf combo - filet w/small half lobster tail, a seared scallop and several grilled shrimp. The main attraction was perfectly cooked and so tender and moist, it melted like a snowflake on my tongue. The flavor of the meat was exceptional - maybe the garlic butter treatment? My chosen side was sauteed mushrooms - again with the garlic butter. Dessert was a cheesecake accompanied by a few almond chocolate cluster candies. Service was very good, and everything was timed/paced very well. My only regret is that I didn't wear my stretchy pants.
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Sophia L.
My first time in Chicago this past weekend on a business trip, and I had to stop by Ruth's~ Who ever thought to combine Loster and Mac and Cheese??? Absolutely AMAZING!!! Also had the 16oz Ribeye, PHENOMENAL!! I honestly think this place blows Morton's out of the water! Also great service and ambiance~ I hope to come back soon in the near future!
(5)
Ken L.
This place is fantastic! I went to Ruth's Chris, on a suggestion of a friend, to treat myself to a great dinner. Being solo for the evening, I sat at the bar. The two bartenders were beyond friendly and helpful, and were able to make every drink I had been dreaming of on the way there. I went with the Cowboy Ribeye, because let's be honest... you can never go wrong with a quality ribeye. I had a side of asparagus, and I also wanted to try their steak a'poivre sauce on the side (i make some myself, and wanted to compare). The steak was wonderful, and cooked to perfection. Served on a 500 degree F plate that sizzles at the table. So... so good. The asparagus was great, still had a nice snap to it. For drinks, I ordered off their new vintage menu - which I loved. I had a Negroni - 10/10, a Moscow Mule - 7/10, and a Sazerac 7/10. All in all, it was a great experience. I can't wait to go back - and take some friends.
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Bari S.
You really can't go wrong at Ruth's Chris. This is probably my families favorite spot to eat. The service is always fantastic and the food is outstanding. My brothers love that the steaks come on hot plates. The spicy lobster appetizer is one of my favorite appetizers anywhere. It's more sweet than spicy, but has a little kick. Highly recommend for family occassions or special events. They are very accomodating with circular tables and private rooms.
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Bob B.
The Tab: Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Seafood Gumbo soup, Turkey w/ stuffing and cranberry, Cream of Spinach, Cheesecake = 37.95/person, 12.99/child Glass of Cabernet = $12 (cheapest glass on the menu) Total for 2 Adults, 1 Kid = $166 The Review: Service = 2.0 Ambience = 3.0 Food = 3.0 Pricing = 3.0 Overall = 3.0 So, this was my first experience at the restaurant after reading their marketing ad in those airplane magazines for the past 10+ years. I was also at Morton's last night for dinner, but I can't compare the 2 because it wasn't an apple to apples comparison to the food I ordered. When I arrived, the hostess promptly seated us, but unfortunately she was clueless and tried to seat my family with a 5 year kid in front of the BAR. I immediately requested a seat in the main dining area, which she moved us to. She is probably puzzled why I asked to moved away from the bar. We decided to order the Thanksgiving dinner. I'ved researched all the Thanksgiving menus in the city and thought that this was a good value at 37.95 for a 3 course meal and it was Ruth's Chris. For drinks, we ordered the 51 acres Cabernet at $12 a glass. The wine was good, but the pour was small. I would of think a restaurant at this caliber would pour a decent size glass. The $12 was the cheapest Cabernet on the menu. The seafood gumbo was delicious, but it came out at or below room temperature. I didn't like the addition of the rice they added to it, but my wife liked it. I guess in the traditional recipe, rice is suppose to be included. Since my kid didn't like her caesar salad, I ate it. It is probably one of the best caesar salads I'ved had ever had. The dressing wasn't creamy and it tasted perfect. It was probably the best thing I ate during dinner. The main entree with the Turkey came out with stuffing and cranberry sauce. They were all lumped together on the same plate, and I thought a little more could be done with the presentation. The turkey with dressing and stuffing was good, but it just tasted like any turkey Thanksgiving dinner. Nothing standing out for being a 4 star restaurant. I guess I could of gone to Boston Market and get the same meal for $12. The plate temperature was again at or below room temperature. I was too hungry to say something to the server, otherwise I would. The side items of mashed potato and cream of spinach were good. The pumpkin cheesecake desert was small, but came with a scoop of ice cream. The cheesecake looked liked a baked smoosh muffin with cream cheese inside. It was very bread like. The service was slow and at times it was very un-attentative. I watched the other servers at the restaurant (that were good), I think I just unlucky with mine. I understand that the restaurant is packed because of the holiday, but that's not my problem. I'm giving this review 3 stars (Average) for the Thanksgiving set dinner. It was a fair price and OK experience, but this restaurant is definitely not 4 star. (By the way, do not get seating by the front of the main dining area. I couldn't relax because it was a speedway of servers, floor manager, hostess, and bartender getting extra supplies from the kitchen.)
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A C.
Very good steak. Service and staff attentive, ambience/decor modern. Will definitely return.
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Norris L.
Gosh..where do I find words to describeee.. January 2011 was the first time I've been to Ruth's Chris. I had an amazing experience here. The inside is lovely..very elegant and not too loud compared to other restaurants. The side portions are HUGE so I'd reccomend sharing with 2-3 people. The Au Gratin was absolutely huge...when I went to order just myself one the waiter said it will really serve 3-4 people...and so it did. I ordered the stuffed chicken, asparagas, and au gratin. First of all the stuffed chicken was so tender and juicy....not to mention absolutely huge. The chicken came on a burning hot plate, so don't touch lol. The food coming out on the hot plates made such a difference because throughout my whole meal my food was very hot. The asparagas was very fresh and the au gratin was so delicious with all the melty cheese on top. Other members in my family ordered a side of mushrooms and the filet's. The filet was so juicy and tender! I could have eaten everything here. Ruth's Chris is a great place to come on an anniversary, birthday, or just whenever. I'd definitely reccomend this to anyone!
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Tricia D.
Things you may or may not be overwhelmed by while dining at Ruth's Chris: - the smell of butter wafting everywhere when your meaty entrees arrive - the number and amount of waitstaff walking back and forth, to and fro, here and there in the dining area. It's kind of distracting. - the mood lighting. Expect it to be dim. - the temperature of the plate your hunk o' meat is served on. 500 degrees! Yowza! The restaurant week menu was a fantastic deal. My tummy left happy after a feast of seafood gumbo, an 8oz filet, and chocolate mousse dessert. Add a refreshing orange citrus mojito on top of that. Let it be said that I left more than just full. I was stuffed and satiated. Impeccable service and stellar food!
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John W.
I am now a fan of Ruth's Chris! It was my first time there and I found the service to be incredible. The staff was welcoming and extremely attentive. I got the T bone steak and boy was that the right choice! I have never gotten a steak cooked at medium well, that delicious before. I had always thought that my steaks never tasted good before because I hated pink meat and required something more cooked that a medium but this restaurant did it extremely well. It is a bit on the pricey side however, which is the only downside. However, I'd say its well worth the money given the quality of food and service. It is incredible that a dish with 50 cents worth of broccoli = a charge of 9 bucks.
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Roger P.
So, I got to Ruth Chris, excited to be there, expecting to dine, but was somehow attracted to the bar... The Bartender, Cody, was so warm and enthusiastic about conversation, I felt like I was the only one at the bar... Cody, absolutely rocks!
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Dan R.
I really like going to steak houses, mainly because I'm a big time meat lover. I had the privilege of visiting this place for free last year and try many items from the menu. From the drinks to the food and desert... everything was delicious! I have a weak stomach for butter,so i requested my dishes without it. I have been to Ruth's on a total of 5 times now, and every time I try to taste something different... never disappointed! Trying the sweet potato casserole is a MUST, and the carrot cake for desert is just heavenly. Thumbs up for their mojitos too.
(5)
Jasmine T.
Had dinner here for my birthday.. Everything was delicious!! Our server was very polite and had a great attitude. Order the 8oz petite filet it was melt in your mouth perfection. Will definitely be back again
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Vanessa R.
I expected much more from this place... I had the fillet mignon with a blue cheese crust and it was over cooked. My boyfriend had the Ribeye and it was delicious. The sides weren't very impressive. The service was quick. You can get better steak somewhere else for your money.
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Doug S.
Great martini bar, expensive but large drinks fast great. I enjoyed the Dirty Goose. Oysters were good too. Ordered a steak medium rare and they delivered it on a sizzling hot plate. If you like rare or mrare steaks skip this place. Only one waiter understood that the meat will be well done eating off a sizzling hot plate. Bad choice for steak lover.
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Fancy N.
Just one word, fantastic! I was here on a business dinner in a group of 8. We had a waitress dedicated to our table, so our service was top notch. The steak was as expected, phenomenal. Some steakhouses have a hard time understanding what a "medium" steak should look like. It doesnt mean blood oozing, it doesnt mean brown center. Ruth's Chris hits it on the mark, seriously just melts in your mouth pefection. As a another yelper stated, the sides are a good size portion, easily can share with another person. While we were dining, there was a gentleman who dined solo a table away. He sent back his first steak and voiced some discontent. He chowed down on the sides, a new steak arrived, he again sent it back. The chef came out to speak with the gentlemen to see what was the matter. But I say this in a positive manner, like a genuine wanting to satisfy the customer. Finally, on the third try, the man accepted the steak, and then sent back the sides, cause now he wanted a fresh set. Seemed like a guy in distress trying to make other folks time unpleasant. I did like to see the chef come out politely, the staff jumped at the man's every call. They certainly knew how to handle a difficult customer, and made sure he walked out happy. In this day and age, this type of service is rare.
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Ashley C.
3.5 stars. It started off a bit on the wrong foot. We booked a 8:30 reservation on opentable. When we got there, 8:00 reservations were still waiting to be seated at 8:30. My big problem was that on opentable and at the hostess stand, the hostess indicated that it was about a 20 minute wait. There is NO WAY they would be seated if they are still working on 8:00 reservations. That really annoyed me and sort of set the tone for the night. After about 40 minutes, we finally got seated. Our waitress was very friendly and was helpful in offering suggestions. We split a rib eye steak and ordered potatoes and asparagus. We also ordered the lobster bisque. It was very tasty and had the right balance and wasn't too heavy. We had a TON of food and probably only needed to order one side. The food was quite delicious and the steak come out piping hot on a hot plate. It was all very good. The ambiance was nice; however, some of the tables are quite close. Unfortunately, our table neighbors refused to put their phones on silent and they were ringing obnoxious ringtones all night. While not the restaurant's fault, it detracted from the whole experience. Nevertheless, while I have other favorite steak places, I would go back to Ruth Chris.
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Gwen L.
As always....incredible. Dined here tonight for my birthday. Our waiter, Dan, made our visit even more special. Along with Chris, another waiting attendant. Than you to the both of you. Meal was spectacular, as always. Along with my special birthday treat! Returned after my boyfriend proposed to me and they treated us to a congrads cocktail. Thank you to Chris Lamb, manager and Dan who both went above and beyond to make our incredible evening even better yet!!!!
(5)
Dana Z.
Great service (Dan is the man), steaks are excellent, seasoned well and tasty. The bernaise and hollandaise sauces were delicious. Crab cakes appetizer and creme brulee dessert were good. The grenache (I think they offered just one) was really good, with the right amount of balance and sweetness at the finish.
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Huthyfah A.
No doubt this is the best steakhouse nearby DT Chicago. Tender and juicy with a mouthwatering taste yet well done as requested... How courteous:) I'd usually eat nothing but steaks and asparagus at this joint!!
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Rowena L.
My first question: why is it called Ruth's Chris Steak House? For years I've wanted to know who this Chris was and what he is to Ruth. I'm sure a Google search would provide the answers, but I prefer to live in a state of not knowing and perpetual asking. Now to the restaurant - I loved it! To be completely honest, this is a very belated review so I don't remember all the food, but I do remember it being very delicious and well-prepared. The ambiance was great as well and the service exemplary. I remember thoroughly enjoying the meal and appreciating every bite because it was that good.
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Kendra O.
This place has great steaks.. I have never had a butter steak, and I would have to say that it is the best I have had.. Even better than Wildfire. The drinks were not strong.. So i can not give 5 stars because if it.. Waiter service and seating was fine as expected.... It is a little pricey but I can definitely say the food is worth it.
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Jen K.
This is my favorite place to get a steak, hands down!!! They also have the best lobster bisque & au gratin potatoes I've ever had! I've been dining her since I was a teenager & they never disappoint. I don't know what's taken me so long to write a review, because I love everything about it. The service is wonderful & every menu item I've tried has been spectacular! It's a bit pricey for me to dine here regularly, but it's among my top places to visit for special occasions.
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Yves M.
Best steak in Chicago, period end of story. No other restaurant even comes close. Service? exceptional, highly respectable, experienced waiters/waitresses that attend to your slightest detailed need and treat each and every one of you as royalty. Atmosphere? Luxury, cheerful, gorgeous. I have been going to steak houses for over 40 years in over 15 countries, and Ruth's Chris Steak House ranks amongst the top in the world.
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Daniel C.
Had a great meal here a couple months ago. My ribeye was impeccably cooked and super flavorful. I opted for the blue cheese crust which really complemented the steak without overpowering it. Maybe with the butter AND the cheese it was a tad too rich (may just opt for the blue cheese next time) but hell, you only live one. The other steak-eaters at the table were equally happy with their orders, and the lone vegetarian (poor, misguided soul) was quite pleased with a couple side dishes cobbled together into a dinner. The sides were just pretty good, not to the level of the steaks. The shoestring fries were disappointment, over cooked and too crispy, not to mention they were some ridiculous price like $13 or something. But all in all the service was excellent, the drinks were strong, and the steaks were plentiful. I'll be back...as long as someone else is picking up the tab.
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Brooke F.
Im a big Ruth Chris fan. I'm from Houston and to come all the way to Chicago and still have an excellent experience makes me love them more. Customer service was amazing as usual. I fell in love with the mac n cheese all over again. Please make reservations. The couple before me wait time was over an hour.
(5)
Brett P.
This was my first time to a Ruth's Chris steakhouse, and I was pretty pleased. The atmosphere is dark, but the restaurant is very nice inside. The waitstaff were very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. The food was also great. We started our meal off with oysters Rockefeller which I thought were very well done; creamy and rich and a nice presentation too. For the first course, I had the salad with bleu cheese, candied walnuts, and cranberries with house made bleu cheese dressing. I am always a sucker for fresh made bleu cheese dressing because it is so rich and usually has a ton of crumbles in it. This one definitely did not disappoint and actually had so much cheese in it that it almost resembled cottage cheese - awesome if you're a bleu cheese fan. For our main meal, my buddy and I both did the Prix fixe menu. I had the fillet with shrimp and he had the ribeye. Both cuts were cooked exactly like we ordered and very lean and tender. Do keep in mind that they broil their steaks and finish them in butter. While this is definitely not the most heart healthy preparation, it does make for a very indulgent steak. Along with the main course we each got the brussel sprouts which were cooked with honey butter and bacon. These were so good, I could have made an entire meal out of them. Finally, desert was fresh berries in a vanilla cream sauce and a chocolate cake. We both agreed that the cake reminded us of a gourmet recreation of a hostess cupcake. A rich chocolate ganache enveloped an even more indulgent chocolate cake. If you weren't full before, you definitely were now. Be sure to bring deep pockets if you go here. Our bill for 2 with an app, two Prix fixe menus and a couple beers was $190. Bottom line, Ruth's Chris is a great place for steak. If my wallet and heart would allow me, I would definitely eat here more often.
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V C.
First time here and it was great!!! Everything from the food to our server Petra!! Can't wait to go back!!
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Mark T.
Yet another restaurant that I'd likely never go to if it wasn't for Chicago's restaurant week. The city has quite a number of well known steakhouses, and although this place is not quite as good as Gibsons or Morton's, I'd still put it near the top of the list. Went with my sister for dinner last night and was led to the upstairs dining area. The decor of the restaurant is pretty similar to any River North area restaurant: dark mood lighting in a relaxed atmosphere. The service was great...each of the dishes/drinks were bought out with hardly any wait time and our server Karen was great. Now for the food. Ordered a Caesar salad with anchovies for an appetizer. Didn't taste spectacular, but then again how can you make a salad spectacular? As long as it tasted adequate I was OK. The main course was a nice 14.oz Ribeye...arrived well done, dark and sizzling on a plate. Yee-freaking-hah. The juices were kept quite nicely in the meat. The texture was good enough that it cut smoothly with my steak knife. Not too salty on the taste, cooked just right. The sides were sauteed mushrooms w/butter and mashed potatoes; very appropriate companions to a nice dinner. For dessert, we had a slice of bread pudding...nice and fluffy, but I thought it was just OK. My sister had the only complaint for the night: she thought (and I agreed) that her stuffed chicken breast was a bit on the salty side. It's quite odd that at many places that I go to when I order roasted chicken the chef always puts loads of pepper and salt on the skin of the chicken. I'm sure it's for flavor, but it bugs me. At least the meat wasn't dry. "Do you regret not getting the steak?" I asked her. She replied, "yep." Overall, a very nice experience; I ordered a steak that's regularly priced for $43; the place exceeded my high expectations for it to be REALLY delicious. I wouldn't mind going back.
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Des C.
I was given a gift card for RC for my birthday. My wife and I finally found time to make it downtown for a night away to use it and have a nice dinner and evening out. We arrived a bit early and noticed that there were bar booths available and opted to go that way. Our server told us to take as much time as we wanted and was very helpful with their "special" menu. We ended up eating way too much food with fantastic service. Expensive, but worth every penny!
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Sonia A.
I haven't been to Ruth's Chris in about a decade and remembered liking it a lot, so I was excited to try it again. I was not pleased with my experience there. The service was awkward and spotty and the food was mediocre. My server, Chris, was helpful with questions, but would disappear for long periods of time and we'd have to flag him down to get whatever we needed. The busboy spilled water all over my seat (I was in a booth), apologized profusely, but then didn't clean it up, so I had to flag down my waiter again to clean off my extremely wet booth. The food was not bad, but it definitely was not on par with the better steak houses in Chicago (Joe's, Mastro's, etc.). The mushrooms were not good - they were whole and in a bland butter sauce, the broccoli au gratin was mediocre. The steak was pretty good. Overall not a good dining experience.
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Bettina S.
Ruth Chris is a great restaurant. Not only is the service great, but the food is delicious. I had the crab cakes which had huge in tact pieces of crab. My mom had the chicken, and we shared a side of sauteed spinach and a baked potato. Everything was great; except that the baked potato tasted like it had been microwaved. I can overlook the potato, because everything else was impeccable. Thanks for a great evening Ruth Chris :)
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Meghan O.
Please RC, let people know when they make the rez that you are UNDER CONSTRUCTION. My friend had no idea why I raved so much about this place all the time when I took her here for dinner for her big bday. Steaks were wonderful, service was pretty great, our waitress was a real pro - but I was really distracted by the deconstructed dining area, color me frustrated.
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Carol M.
Excellent steaks! The house salad was great also. Everything was very good. Only reason for commenting is price- which states $60 per person average, more like $90. Servers very nice and friendly as well. Overall, a great dinner.
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Dennis S.
Five star steak in an ordinary steakhouse atmosphere. Service was decent, not great. Timing is not their expertise. The decor is 100% standard steakhouse. I can just see all the twice-a-year suburban visitors to Chicago loving the place. Three stars all the way. Then we get to the steaks... This is the place for the greatest steaks in Chicago! Why? Because of how they cut the meat. We ordered rib eyes. They're NOT the standard extremely thick cuts, round and tall, with all fat trimmed off. They're moderately thick, with the side strip of meat left on and the fat left tied to the meat. The fat is where the flavor is!!! That's why you want marbled steaks. Here, you get the narrow strip of fat surrounding much of the meat. Served on their sizzling platters. It was heavenly. Now I understand why my father-in-law, when he was alive, loved Ruth's Chris'. He raised cattle and sold them to the packing company that supplied Ruth's Chris'. He knew great meat when he had it and this is great meat. My suggestion: Give it a try. If you prefer the fat-free version served elsewhere, fine. Your call. I like them too. Love the steaks at Morton's and Ditka's. But if you've worked through many of Chicago's finest steakhouses, try Ruth's Chris'. At a minimum it'll expand your knowledge of how steaks can be served. The salad was nice, the sides were good (what steakhouse doesn't have good spinach?), and dessert is adequate if you're still hungry. But this is now my #1 place for steaks - damn it was good.
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Elizabeth P.
This is my favorite favorite. The food is always superb! The service is always excellent! And any evening I am going here is perfect. The menu is very pricey but sooo worth it. I don't eat for a day so I can stuff myself with steak, potatoes, creamed spinach and cheesecake! Highly recommend for an intimate evening out or a special occasion or if you just want a great steak!
(5)
Terri M.
I'm only giving it two stars because the dirty martini was good, and the espresso and creme brulee I had for dessert were decent. Other then that, my steak was over cooked, my step father's was undercooked and all of the sides were terrible. Bland creamed spinach, over cooked asparagus, and tasteless hollandaise sauce, congealed au gratin potatoes Sever was just ok.... If we had not had a gift certificate I never would have gone here. Glad it wasn't my own money I wasted Do yourself a favor and skip the steak house and go to any number of other much better restaurants in the area (for what they were charging for that garbage you could've had a great meal and a drink or two on top of it elsewhere) Also, servers wearing name tags makes the place feel akin to a Denny's
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Keith C.
In my personal opinion, Peter Luger's is #1 by a long shot. Ruth Chris is the #1 chain steak house. Not as good as Peter Lugers but still fantastically delicious. I always get the porterhouse for 2. You can never go wrong. Medium rare with sides of creamed spinach and asparagus. If you do go with a large group of people, not every pairing needs to get the creamed spinach because the sides are enormous and you can share them with a lot of people. I made that mistake once. Came here with 6 people and we got 3 porterhouses for 2. We didn't talk to each other about our sides and we all ended up getting the creamed spinach. Let's just say, there was a lot of creamed spinach left over. The steak here was fantastic. Juicy, tender, unbelievably good. Each bite just melted in your mouth. Got a tomato mozzarella salad as a starter which was very good and ended the night with some creme brulee. Oh. and I usually end up drinking 2 bottles of wine each time I come. Now that's what you call a Saturday night dinner!!
(5)
Vanessa G.
As we arrived and checked in, the staff was extremely friendly! However, as I began to look around, I noticed that the bar area and portions of the dining room was under construction .I was extremely disappointed that no one informed him of the construction. I assure you that we would have visited your restaurant when not under construction! The waiter and the food was amazing! However the atmosphere ruined my birthday. The bill was $300 for an atmosphere that was intolerable. I just wish that the receptionist would have told us about the construction. Please keep in mind that customers have the right to be informed about the atmosphere! I hope no one has to experience what I did on their birthday. Thank you for listening. Vanessa Gonzalez
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Sari G.
Ruth's Chris in Chicago was just as good as I expected, if not better. We had a very attentive server, who gave good recommendations and made sure that each of our 4 course meal was delivered on time and cooked to perfection. We both got caesar salads and the filet and shrimp. The filet was cooked as ordered and came on a sizzling plate. We also had garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. The dessert came and we got a chocolate cake topped with peanut butter mousse and chocolate coating. It was topped with whipped cream and salted caramel. It also had an assortment of berries. Delicious. Great meal!
(5)
Amanda L.
The steak was so tender it melted in my mouth. It was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, just the way I like it. The cocktails are amazing, and presented really nicely. Side dishes are a lot bigger than I expected, and definitely meant to be shared. One side is enough for 2-3 people. Two sides are good if you have 3 or more. My friend and I ordered two sides, thinking that each was a single serving. Deliciously wrong, we were. Dessert! It can also be shared! We had the chocolate explosion, a gooey chocolate cake with a melty inside and a scoop of ice cream on top. Decadent, and the perfect finish to our meal. Be smart, and make a reservation. If not, you will probably wait an hour or two for a table.
(5)
Michelle E.
This was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. It was thanks to the excellent service we received from our server, Justin Burd, and a well prepared menu. We actually wound up at Ruth's Chris because we happened to sit next to Justin at a Cub's game and struck up a conversation. When he mentioned he worked at Ruth's Chris, we knew that we wanted to visit while in town. It has been years since I've been to a Ruth's Chris and my boyfriend had never been. They have a creme brulee that is still the best I've ever had. The menu was so delicious. The lamb chops were some of the best I've had and the asparagus was surprisingly delicious. I could have just ordered a plate of it. Yum yum! Anyway, overall, I would come to Ruth's Chris again for the delicious food, but mostly for the great service. Justin is one of those servers that treats you so well that you come back and ask to sit in their section :)
(5)
Noemi C.
Had their Salmon dish. (Forgot the name but they only have one). It wasn't that tasty. Kind of bland. Should have ordered steak since that's their specialty (obviously). I tried a bit of it, (darn, can't remember the name) since my bf ordered some. It was delicious! & that's coming from someone who doesn't like steak! I think I had a change of heart. Darn, this review isn't very useful. Sorry! Memo to self: write more thorough reviews!
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Joni R.
Great filets, stuffed chicken is awesome, broccoli au gratin and asparagus are both wonderful. My advice is to skip the prix fixe filet and order the regular one..that one is a mini filet. Not cool if you are hungry.
(5)
Alvaro M.
Cowboy ribeye, enough said. Best side dishes I found here were the spinach and cheese and the baked potato. Great place to end the day with a nice glass of wine. Service is excellent and the few times I've been here the service has been up to par.
(5)
Jennifer M.
Great food, steak, and service. Restaurant seems a little cramped. Place can get very loud and extremely busy though, so definitely don't come here if you are looking for a quiet dining experience.
(4)
Scott O.
Quality steaks, efficient service, on the expensive side, more for special occasions. Very loud.
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Sondra Z.
Horrible service, great food. Waited forever just to order and then never saw him again until the bill came.
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Katarina X.
Friends and family were celebrating their 17 year wedding anniversary- seventeen years! Now that, my friends, is a fine example to emulate and cause for celebration! I adored the Vesper 50/50 martini and you simply cannot miss that gorgeous drink- a handcrafted masterpiece- clean, cold, dry and perfect! We enjoyed oysters- sublime. I will forever crave the oysters Rockefeller that followed- those were a spectacular, phenomenal, out of body experience that no words can possibly convey... rich, salty, I am incandescent with ravenous joy at the flavorful memory- Possibly the most glorious, delicious thing I have ever enjoyed in my life. My petite butter fillet was salty crisp on the outside, juicy and delectable as the subtle texture melted on my tongue. Boyfriend inhaled the potatoes- I think that means they were tasty... he also savored the TBone steak, the ahi tuna and the mushrooms. The dessert was a touch disappointing- the bland chocolate mousse cheesecake will, in the future, be forgone for another Vesper. Maybe my precious tastebuds were knocked out from the oysters? Intoxicated by Vesper? The texture was dense, and Boyfriend enjoyed it. I will return for the exceptional Vesper martini and the oysters Rockefeller- worth any price ($14 each, I mean, worth any price... My firstborn? My immortal soul? Is that sacrilege? Done.) Not just a meal but a lush experience. This is love at first bite!
(5)
Koryon P.
When I used to teach, one of my students would talk on and on about the stuffed chicken at this place. He didn't get many answers right on his tests, but he nailed this assessment.
(5)
Samantha N.
I came here for dinner last night and really realized how much I love and appreciate a restaurant like Ruth's Chris Steak House. The last few times I've gone, it was during college in Madison, Wisconsin. And although their dining room is great, Chicago's location is magnitudes more welcoming, comfortable and enjoyable. The front of the house was friendly and sincerely welcoming, while the rest of the staff were wonderfully attentive, but never pushy with us. And to boot, it was a Tuesday evening so the restaurant wasn't bustling (as I expect it is on a Friday or Saturday), but just right with other tables conversing and enjoying a meal. I left the restaurant feeling full, beyond satisfied and thinking about the next time I can make up a reason to come back!
(5)
Alan H.
I have been to all the steakhouses in the city. Ruth chris is still the best as I like the hot sizzling plates they bring steaks on. They also cook steak perfectly every time and it comes with that perfect char outside. It's a great spot. they recently redid the interior and it's much nicer inside with the redo. Last but not least the wait staff is excellent. Most of them have been there for several years. One time my son mentioned he wanted to see a certain dvd, the waiter went out around the corner and bought it brought to our table hows that for service. They treat there regulars awesome.
(5)
Jean N.
Ten stars! Some people have different experiences, maybe because they're asses but as for me The service is absolutely amazing...Justin, with blonde hair is the BEST server, he is very prompt, polite and makes my experience there pretty damn good! The Food is awesome, the sweet calamari is a great appetizer and the stuffed chicken and potatoes is the cherry in top. I don't know who the hell they have back there in the kitchen but the job is ALWAYS well done! The drinks are strong as hell (they obviously aren't stingy with the alcohol) but still tasty if I must say. I usually go during a weekday afternoon, it's pretty quiet and layed back...as for the weekend, The hoodlums got wind of the place (trying to keep up with the Jones') so I wouldn't recommend going on a weekend night...bad idea!
(5)
Daniel M.
I have always gone here with my family to have a great steak and a few martini's. However last week when I went there for my Dad's birthday I thought I was in the middle of a Hip/hop convention. Is this the new "inner city" hangout? I almost got a contact high just from passing by patrons sitting at the bar drinking. Apparently the food has not changed because our steaks were perfect and service was amazing as usual. But I was taken back at the crowd's language. Every other word was the "F" word or "N" bomb being dropped. It was loud and my parents were takin back by the language. I just do not ever remeber other patron's being so loud and unruly. Next time we just might have to go to Maestro's or Chicago Cut. I feel that this place has officially become ex-con central!
(1)
Kenya C.
Dined here on numerous occasions, it never fells me! Im a fan of this place.
(5)
Grace N.
My rating is actually 3.75, and here's why. After seeing RC's ranked by every airline magazine to be the best steakhouse in Chicago, my man and i went for a very special occasion to check it out, and had to average our varying experiences: 5 star: I got the $40 prix fixe with the crab and corn chowder, 6 oz filet and shrimp, and chocolate cake. The chowder was savory and peppery. My filet and shrimp were excellent, succulent, and hot. 3 star: My man got the $50 with lobster bisque, ribeye, and key lime pie. He burned his tongue on the steak, and as a true steak lover, he was underwhelmed by the ribeye, and preferred Kinzie Chophouse. The key lime pie was yummy, and yellow (as a proper key lime pie should be). 5 star: The service was excellent, considerate, and friendly. We asked for a few accommodations, and I truly appreciated their efforts to make our night special. 2 star: The ambiance was charming yet casual, but here's my gripe: how is it that RC attracts the most obnoxious, foul-mouthed, drunken people on a Saturday night? These were the conversations we overheard from 3 different tables: "Do you want some f-ing bacon on your potato?" "My wife was easy when I first met her..." "I give blow jobs for free!" (this was shouted just as the music faded, and the "f-ing bacon" table next to them started cheering). I felt like we spent hundreds just to dine at a Cubs game. What the heck?
(4)
Craig U.
I love great steaks. I couldn't remember why it was I remember not being that impressed with Ruth's Chris, but that first visit was so long ago I couldn't put my finger on it. We started with a crabtini which was pretty heavy on the mayo, and a big meh from me and the lady. Then our steaks arrived, and it all came back... butter, butter and more butter. I understand a restaurant's secret to a great steak is not just great beef, but copious amounts of butter, however having my steak served in a literal pool of it is more than I can bare. Most don't mind, but I can't do it... I will give the nod for great service, we were very well taken care of. The steak is simply not top tier, and comes with a side of eventual angioplasty.
(2)
Lamia B.
The food was all a hype! But the service was awesome!
(4)
Hyun R.
This place is well known for their steaks. I was a bit disappointed after enjoying there 16oz steak. The steak was made how I like it which is med rare. But overly seasoned. If it wasn't for their sides I would have just returned the steak. Mad their brussel sprouts with bacon n honey which was great. And mashed potatoes which could have used some of the steaks seasoning. Great date spot as well. Great service
(3)
Lauren F.
Juicy, delicious steaks served drenched in butter....creamy, sizzling, amazing butter. This was my first time dining at Ruth's Chris but I know it won't be my last! We had sides of creamed spinach, mushrooms, and mashed potatoes (the choices for restaurant week)-all good, but not great, when compared to the sides at some of the other premier steakhouses. I still enjoyed every last bite and will be back for more!
(4)
Kim I.
Had a 7:30 PM reservation, we were seated at 7:50. Appetizers were brought out before the main course was even taken. Wine that was selected was not in stock. Food was good, Fillet was particularly good.
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Jenni Q.
I know that Chicago is famous for their many awesome steakhouses AND that Ruth's Chris is not necessarily a Chicago-based establishment BUT honestly I don't care if I'm turning back on Chicago by saying that..... Hands down, Ruth's Chris is my number one "expensive" steakhouse! As a die-hard steak lover, I've tried steaks from several other steakhouses (including Kinzie Chophouse, Keefer's, N9NE, Morton's, Capital Grille, etc.) and nobody even comes close to the flavor that Ruth's Chris steaks have. I mean, how can you say no to a perfectly portioned filet drenched in butter served on a 500 degree hot plate? How?!!! The seafood gumbo is absolutely amazing (highly recommended) and one of the best I've tasted anywhere. The mashed potatoes and mushrooms are good (taste-wise probably the same as you would get any other place) but they definitely don't steal the show from the steaks. Some of their desserts are hit or miss but I really enjoyed the bread pudding. Tip: the 3-course prix fixe menu (app, entree, dessert) is an awesome deal! Lunch prix fixe is $22, dinner prix fixe is $40.
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Robb H.
I've been a longtime fan of Ruth's Chris for the past 20+ years, having gone to locations nationwide. This was my 2nd or 3rd time at this location. Got the worst food poisoning I've ever had in my life (was ready to go to hospital). As with all food poisoning, you can't definitively, 100% say exactly how you got it...but, in this case, I'm 99%+ sure it was from the extra-rare fillet I ordered. Yeah, I know there's a warning on the menu about raw beef, etc., but that's the only thing I ever go to Ruth's Chris for -- I love a rare fillet super-hot and smothered in butter (I know, I know, it's the McDonald's of steak...and I do love other aged beef, etc., but that's not what I go to RC for). I'd say I've probably gotten between 50-100 "still mooing" fillets at various Ruth's Chris locations over the years and this is the 1st time this has ever happened. The first conclusion I draw from that is that it's a 1% to 2% risk that I'm running. The second is that this type of thing only comes from kitchen staff that isn't properly handling the meat. I've sort of lost my taste for fillets, but I'm sure I'll get it back. When I do, I'll steer clear of the downtown location (since it seems like a waste of meat and money to go to RC and ask for a medium).
(1)
Kassandra R.
My husband and I went yesterday ( Saturday night 03-08-2014) for my birthday, it was our first time. This place lived up to the hype and nothing short of amazing. From the very moment we pulled up until we left the service was outstanding and the food superb. I had the rib eye steak, loaded baked potato and ruth chop salad and everything was delicious. My husband had a t-bone steak, shoestring fries and a salad and he said everything was delicious as well. So far this is our top choice and the best steaks we've ever tasted. I was even surprised at home good the baked potato was just yummy. Since it was my bday they gave me a free desert and I had the bread pudding without whiskey sauce just regular sauce it was good but nothing compared to the food.I made our reservations on open table and left special instructions and they followed them exactly. The whole experience was delightful, the service was outstanding, setting nice and romantic, food AMAZING!!!! I suggest them extending their desert menu and amping it up a little and they would definitely get 5 stars from me then. Overall a wonderful experience and we will be back.
(4)
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We came here for Thanksgiving, I didn't have the best experience at the 1st Ruth's Chris I went to but I was open for a 2nd chance- I am not fond of traditional Thanksgiving Day food, so a nice rare steak is what I had in mind- Drinks: Strong and very good, would come back for the drinks Food: My boyfriend and I both had the filets, I was ok with the butter, impressed with how much flavor the butter gave it-We had a side of broccoli and sweet potato casserole, all was so very good-The broccoli was very fresh and the casserole, oh my goodness was it good- We didn't get any desserts but I would love to go back, glad I gave it a 2nd chance-
(5)
Rex L.
I really wanted to enjoy the food and the experience was way short of expectations. Our reservation was for 7:30 and we were seated within 5-10 minutes...so far so good. The waiter recommended a cucmber drink for my date and she really enjoyed it. I had a seasonal Goose Island. Still, so far so good. I ordered a steak/shrimp combo and my date ordered a steak/lobster tail combo. I got the ceasar slald and she tried a salad recommended by the waiter. Her salad was excellent, mine was a little too heavily dressed, but still good. Our sides were a baked potato and creamed spinach. the potato came out cold and the spinach...I've had much better. Both of our steaks had a strange after taste. My shrimp were way overcooked and not edible. Her lobster was a little overcooked but not too bad. (If they insist on serving seafood on such a hot plate, i would think they would take into account that it's going to continue to cook) I brought it up to our waiter's attention and before we could really suggest a solution, he took our food and said he would have the chef cook us another one. So we now we are sitting there with a cold potato and creamed spinach. About 10 minutes later he arrives with new steaks which by this time, we're no longer hungry and quite bored with the whole process. He offers to refill my wine and we take a couple bites to be polite and asked the busboy to wrap them for us. They still weren't up to standard in my opinion and still had a strange after taste the next day. We had wonderful steaks at Morton's a few weeks ago and these in no way compared. Service was good but when it's a steak house and their motto is "The best prime steakhouse restaurant", I want a great steak... so for that only 2 stars!!
(2)
Beth M.
Decided to eat here because of all the good reviews on Yelp. We originally had reservations at the Chicago Firehouse Steakhouse. I switched the reservation because Ruth Chris had better reviews. I was able to switch my open table reservation and get a reservation at 4pm on NYE. We arrived right on time and were sat right away. Our waitress was Petra and right off the bat, she was really nice and explained all the specials and quick background on the restaurant. I liked where they sat us, which was upstairs in a more private setting, than downstairs. It was alot louder downstairs, so whichever night out you want, I would make your reservation requests on that. They give you complimentary bread that was just ok, just was plain bread. I ordered the petite filet with shrimp and it was a generous portion. When you add a salad pre meal and a veggie side. I was stuffed! The meats are all served on a hot plate, which when I say HOT, I mean HOT...I bumped into my plate serval times throughout dinner and almost had second degree burns. Overall the service was great because of Petra, the food was good. It's just not my favorite steak place in Chicago.
(4)
Brandon B.
The filet was one of the best I have ever had and the service was spectacular!
(5)
Pascal M.
This is more of a review for all Ruth's Chris, opposed to this specific location. As far as chains go, I like to steer clear, but this one breaks my theory. They universally deliver consistent service and quality food. It's traditional, nothing crazy, but you will not be left unsatisfied. Or with money in your wallet. I don't order filet's that much (cowboy steak man personally), but when I do (Most Interesting Man in the World voice), I order that sucka rare. Ruth's Chris has always cooked it to perfection. The menu is a la' carte, so your gonna have to spend to get your and yours a full out meal. I suppose that's to be expected when you go into a place like this, so you'll likely know that going in. When I'm on business, this is a go to spot. They never fail to deliver me a consistent and delicious meal. P.S. Their crab cakes in sizzling butter are on FIYYYYYAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!
(4)
Rosanna L.
One word: DELICIOUS! I had went here with my boyfriend to celebrate Christmas before I left to go out of town and the main courses were delicious! I had their filet and lobster and my boyfriend had the crusted filet (although the waitress didn't hear him and gave him a plain filet). This is one of the best steak and lobster I ever had! It was juicy, tender, and delicious! I love the sizzling sound the steak makes when it comes fresh out of the oven! Ah the sound of great food! However, we also ordered the garlic mash potatoes and broccoli au gratin were BIG disappointments for a place that has delicious steak and lobster! The garlic mash potatoes were plain we had to add a bit of salt and pepper and the broccoli au gratin were bland. The broccoli was still hard and the cheese had no flavor. Also this is my second time there and I never got a 1st floor view. Both times I've been here they throw us upstairs. I would like to experience the first floor view one day. Definitely pricey, but it is worth it for a once in awhile meal. About $130 (including tip and tax).
(4)
Samantha F.
Phenomenal food. We have a specific waiter we request and unfortunately I cannot remember his name. Should this be your first time I suggest asking for the upstairs dinning room to the west. Very cozy and quiet, perfect for a first date or night out with the wife. We ate here for Thanksgiving this year we had a group of 6 people and it was still the same excellent service. Management was very helpful and the staff is amazing. LOVE THIS PLACE!
(5)
Trevor S.
Everything was exquisite.
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Lisa M.
I have always been a fan of RC. The lobster bisque is fabulous, the sides are fresh, and the filet is amazing. The food has never been the problem.... When I was there last year my chair was placed in the pathway of heavy traffic. This caused me to get bumped by servers, hosts, and patrons. Not fun. I went back last weekend and while my friend and I were eating our bisque, the waiter decided that would be a good time to take our order. By the time we finished ordering, our soup was cold. I will go back because the food is excellent. I just might have to ask for a booth and a patient waiter next time.
(4)
Meghan T.
Conflicted. While I left Ruth's Chris thinking that may have been the best filet I've ever tasted, the service was a 1 star, extremely poor experience and left me wishing I had gone on a different time/night/weekend due to the crazy Chicago Restaurant Week hype. We arrive an hour prior to our Saturday night 8:45 reservation, hoping to camp out at the bar. This was my first time here and was disappointed at how narrow and limited in seating the bar area is. Plus, it was so crowded that people were eating at the bar which annoyed me b/c we were only able to snag 1 bar seat for the first half hour there. Then around our reso time, I checked in with the hostess who then informed me there was a 20-25 minute delay on all reservations...WHAT? Doesn't a reservation defeat the purpose of a wait time?!? No apologies were made by the host staff or bar tenders who obviously noticed we had been waiting longer than usual. When we did finally get seated, our party of 4 was starving and ready to eat. We ordered calamari with a special request for only round pieces. It literally took over 20 minutes to get to our table and our server seemed to be avoiding us until it arrived. When we were finally able to get her attention she essentially blamed us saying that our special request was making the calamari take longer... a bunch of bull since we had the common sense to know calamari prep shouldn't take longer than 10 minutes. The rocky dinning start only set the tone for the rest of the meal. We constantly had to flag down bus boys and other servers to request more water, bread, etc. and at one point my friend's husband left the table to order a new drink at the bar. The limited times that we did see our server she was brief and disinterested. I seriously felt like we were being discriminated against or something. So, while the food was superb, the atmosphere was mediocre and the service was crap. I probably won't be back to the River North location but would look forward to visiting the Northbook or Barrington stores.
(3)
mei s.
I've been to many steak houses but this was my first time to Ruth's Chris. From the moment we walked in, it was heaven. I was totally looking forward to my slab of meat and butter. The place just reeked (in a good way) of meat, butter and potatoes. My mouth was watering. I ordered a casesar salad to start, although i totally should have ordered the corn and crab chowder that my companion had. it was chock full of stuff. really yummy looking. my salad was good too. we both ordered the ny strip with shoestring fries. it came out sizzling on the white china plate. i had to hold up a napkin to prevent splatters. 11oz, i think. i don't know, but i ate it all. i totally impressed my companion. nice job.
(5)
Nita W.
Went there to celebrate our anniversary. Delicious food. Great service. Not the most romantic setting as the place was pretty busy and waiters were whizzing by our table the whole night.
(4)
J D.
Went here this past Saturday night for the first time and I have to say, I really enjoyed myself. The food was excellent and the service was great. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great steak house in downtown Chicago.
(5)
Brent W.
100% Ruth Redemption. I hadn't been back to Ruth's Chris in nearly four years but a buddy of mine had cashed in some cc points and chose this as one of the restaurants they had avail. Between the ridiculous right craic we had (read: hilarious good time), the food, and the service, it was a 5 star night...however we'll keep perspective and deliver a solid 4-star. We had a pre-meal cocktail at the bar but at once decided to stay there for the meal when a guy we went to college with came out for his shift, saying that he worked there as a bartender and sommelier. We sat and let him take over the wine pairing, side and dessert. For the main course I simply cannot deviate from my steak of choice when doing "Prime" time (you know, that grade of beef only achieved by the top 2% of all beef made available) and that's the Bone In Ribeye. All others are put to shame by this glorious Chicago staple cut. My buddy, being from Chicago but knowing F-all about food, ordered the Filet, unacceptable imo...apparently he didn't get the memo that he's actually a Man....most women I know go for that cut, that or the NY Strip, but I digress. The lightly breaded Lobster-something-or-other and the antipasta were great starters. Bread service was just ok, clearly better out there but who's filling up on bread when you have a ginormous hunk of steak you're gonna devour in a short bit. We got our steaks on the searing hot plates and they were cooked to Med-Rare perfection. My steak was absolutely phenomenal and a week later still thinking about it. Our Uni friend picked an excellent Cabrenet that made me wonder why I almost always forgo a Cab for a Malbec when doing Steak over the past several years. Dessert I cannot remember but it had fruit, chocolate, cake and ice cream involved capping a decidedly gluttonous dinner feast.
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Diana G.
I love the steak and that butter sauce. One of the better steak houses in Chicago.
(4)
Phill C.
Tender cuts of steak + sizzling butter + 500 degree hot plates = flavor country The steaks were perfectly cooked and stayed hot till the last bite. I ordered medium and the steak continue to cook so my second half was more of a medium-well (which was still super tender and delicious). Ohhh and the sizzling butter. Just too good. Service was excellent and atmosphere is very nice.
(5)
Karl K.
My wife and I love Ruth's. The veal osso buco ravioli with spinach appetizer is awesome. I have had both the ribeye and filet on multiple occasions, and both are delicious. The only complaint I can think of is that they got rid of the tuna stack, which my wife loved. She seems to still enjoy going there and downing the filet every time. The drink menu is pretty decent too, and there are some cool bars in the area.
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Dianne S.
This is my all time FAVORITE steakhouse. Been to them all-Morton's, GIbson's, Joe's...Ruth's Chris is the ultimate. First tried it on an anniversary night with my now-husband. They immediately greeted us and congratulated us on our anniversary (nice attention to detail). This place gets pretty busy so even with reservations we waited maybe 10 min at the bar. They serve the best apple martini here with a whole green apple slice floating on top. Every steak come out sizzling made to perfection. Sides are enormous so remember to share! **was included in Restaurant Week this year so keep an eye out for next year too! Amazing deal for the best steakhouse in Chicago.
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Nelson M.
Restaurant Review Excellent decor, but the steak needs some work. I have never been to ruth chris to a company meeting in the upstairs private room. Our servers were very attentive and the wine glass was never empty. Our meal started off with veal osso buco ravioli which were flavorful and well balanced. The crabcake stuffed mushrooms were above par, but lacking seafood flavor. Our house salad was nothing to rave about with vinegerette dressing and leafy greens. My main course was the petite fillet which I was eagerly anticipating, however the waiter mixed up the ordered and instead of medium rare, I got super done. The plate was sizzling non-stop and continued to cook my filet. Unfortunately I did not have the courage to step up and tell them that this hockey puck was not mine as someone else in my group clamoured that their steak was raw.... The steak doesn't have a lot of flavoring except for the butter they used that crust around the outside of the steak. I finished the meal with the chocolate sin cake which was delectable and made up for my over cooked beef. All and all could be better but the over cook steak probably took away the rich meaty flavor... Maybe next time Pro- nice ambienance Con- super expensive, make sure you get your steak cooked right Hidden deal- none
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Tiffany T.
Of course, can't go wrong with Ruth Chris no matter where it is. Only downside is that it took more than 20 min to get our food, which resulted in massive bread consumption. Ordered their petite filet (8 oz., I think regular filet is 10) and it was more than enough. We even splurged and ordered shoe string fries and the potatoes au gratin. Since we were already knee deep, we thought what the heck and ordered the apple tart for dessert. If we weren't so full to begin with, I would have enjoyed the appetizers and dessert more, but don't get me wrong - they're still amazing and would get it again next time i come.
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TJ Y.
I think Ruth Chris is one of the best steakhouses ever! It's cheaper than the "high end steakhouses" but taste just as good (or better!). Their steaks are great. I always get the filet and it's super tender. The fact that they serve it on a hot sizzling plate with butter makes it so flavorful and juicy! The mushroom side is also the best!!!I It's delicious and a great addition to the steak. The chocolate dessert is incredibly moist and rich. It's tough to finish an entire slice, but it's so good that you just have to finish. The service is always wonderful. The servers are always attentive!! If I have to choose the best steakhouse I've been to so far.... I'd choose Ruth Chris.
(5)
Sarah L.
We got the absolute RED CARPET treatment here. We stayed at the Hampton Inn which is connected to Ruth's Chris. Since we were here for New Years, it was FREEZING outside and we loved the idea of not having to go outside or wear a coat. The host met us at the connection, and walked us downstairs to a lovely booth by a window. After ordering our dirty martinis and a bottle of wine, we got the attention of the host again to see if the chef would specially make an appetizer for us. He was so very accommodating and was very happy to help meet our needs. I ordered the sizzling filet and have the video to prove it! I don't really remember what else we had to eat but I just know everything was delicious and amazing. We really couldn't have asked for a better way to end our trip. This Ruth's Chris left a lasting impression on us and I would go back if I go back to Chicago.
(5)
Mickey A.
For some reason, I associate this place with some sort of special occasion or family dinner. The last time I was here, I went with a couple of guy friends for a spur of the moment dinner. Come to think of it, I've never brought my family here (though I'm sure my dad would love this place) nor have I been in to celebrate anything...until now. Celebratory Occasion #1: new job. Yay! On the first day, us new kids were taken out for a special lunch. I'm guessing lunch isn't a big deal at Ruth's Chris because this place was not crowded at all. That or the place just opened about 30 min prior to. Fine by us because we had a really nice time and received some pretty damn good service. The menu is pretty standard in comparison to their dinner list (I think) with a few lunch specials included. I opted for the crab cake sandwich. It was quite delicious but very messy, at least for me. There's just no good way of trying to eat carefully when half the crab cake is falling out of the bun. Man, was I stuffed. I could barely concentrate (or breathe!) the rest of the day. Shhh... Occasion #2: Celebrating a co-worker's birthday. Again, place hardly packed at noon-ish. Service was okay, but a few orders were forgotten or mixed up. There was a lunch prix fixe special for $22 which included appetizer, a salad, select choices of entrees and sides, and dessert. Holy hell, doesn't that sound like a lot of food? However, the deal breaker for me was that the dessert offered was a fruit sorbet thing which didn't sound appealing to me at the time (oh boo hoo to me) and there are no substitutions with this prix fixe deal. The fillet with mashed potatoes were absolutely delicious. I felt like a pig for having cleaned off my plate, but others around me did the same. Did I have room for dessert? Uh, yeah I did. While it wasn't the best creme brulee I've had, it hit the after-lunch sweet spot. Time to pull a "George" and take a nap under my desk. Just kidding...
(4)
Stephani B.
Worth every star. The steak was cooked perfect and the wine was delicious. I would eat here every day if I could.
(5)
Sarah Z.
Loading a ton of butter onto your dishes is not bragging rights, Ruth Chris. And it doesn't really make things taste better, it just gives me a stomach ache, a slight headache and ruins my fish dish. However, you employ excellent waitstaff. That is really the only nice thing I have to say.
(2)
Grace L.
4.5 stars! I love me some filet mignon. It is far and away my favorite cut. I think it's the only thing preventing me from being vegetarian to be perfectly honest. And I think Ruth's Chris makes it the best! I got it medium-rare and it was unbelievable. Melt in your mouth good, I am absolutely salivating right now writing about it. Bottom line - go here if you love filet mignon! As for the rest of the ambiance, it was an interesting crowd. I went for restaurant week so I'm not sure if it was more boisterous than usual but there were the 20-somethings who love to wine and dine and the more regal older couples who love their classy meats. It wasn't too loud but there was enough noise to make it comfortable to have lively conversation and it was okay to laugh out loud. :)
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Basil M.
I recently enjoyed a lovely dinner together with my wife at "Ruth's Chris Steakhouse" in downtown Chicago. I will preface this review by stating that the food and service were excellent; my experience however, was less spectacular than I had anticipated. I was expecting more given that Ruth's Chris is considered by many to be one of, if not the best steakhouse chain in the country. While eating my delicious bone-in rib eye, I found myself making a mental list of all the steakhouses in Chicago where I've had better steaks; sadly Ruth's offering didn't make the top 5. Admittedly I went in with high expectations. Not the least of which being that the steak was to be served on a 500-degree plate, swimming in butter. Several friends had cautioned me to order it sans butter, but I wanted my first experience to be as Ruth Furtel intended. When my steak was presented, the plate was indeed hot, but had I not heard all the hype about the butter, I wouldn't have known that butter was used in the preparation. My steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare. My wife prefers her steak with little to no pink in the center and her was exactly medium-well. Both steaks had a nice char all around, but were not evenly seasoned; overly peppered in some spots and over salted in others. Don't misunderstand, it was a great steak, but I didn't taste anything disctinctive or unique. There wasn't the unmistakeble sweetness or extra-tenderness to the meat that I've experienced elsewhere. The restaurant itself was pleasant. We were seated in the upperstairs dining room, which was cozy and nicely decorated; it had the feeling of dining in someone's home. Our waitress was attentive and knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations, additionally she selected a great dessert for me topped with a birthday candle. It should be noted that the after-dinner drink menu featured numerous options but lacked any sherries. I was looking forward to a digestif and was disappointed to see various ports and cognacs, but unless I overlooked it, not one sherry [on the menu. I didn't ask]; quite a shame. Some would say I can be difficult to please, others will tell you that I'll eat anything. I suppose that I risk being labeled a snob, still...my wife and I had a lovely evening. The food was very good, but lacked the wow factor that I was expecting. Many friends, and celebrities have praised Ruth's Chris. I liked it but I wasn't overly impressed. Pleasantly the bill wasn't outrageous. I suppose that was a wecome substitute for the missing wow-factor.
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Carm B.
There simply is no better steak that I have found in the city of Chicago, and I have tried many. Their cowboy cut ribeye is beyond fantastic and their lobster bisque is off the charts. Everything is top notch and this includes their servers. Some of the best service you will ever receive. If you are looking for a wonderful steak dinner and you don't mind paying for it (they are not cheap), then look no further!
(5)
Katie A.
Ruth's Chris has outstanding service and food is cooked to perfection. The filet is amazing and extremely flavorful. Staff goes above and beyond to ensure your experience is top notch. If you haven't been, you're missing out!
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Sao-Mai N.
Ruth's Chris is a chain. When in a hurry and a craving for a steak comes, I come here because I know exactly how the food will turn out. Really easy to get to and get a table fast, especially when the parents decide to make a surprise visit.
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Cody M.
Worst experience ever! So embarrassed I asked my 11 friends (mid 20's-30's) to join me here for my birthday. I have been to Ruth Chris Steak House over 50 times in my life and have been going to them for over 15 years. I am sad to say I was completely disrespected by the manager and chef and because of that will never come back. We were cut off from ordering drinks the minute we sat at our table and hadn't even began drinking, they said "we were a threat to the wait staff", how rude is that, if you are sacred of us why did you seat us in your restaurant? We were also drinking water so it really didn't make sense. Than after I asked her why she was being like this she told me "to sit down because she didn't really care what I had to say about it... Don't waste your time giving Ruth Chris Chicago another shot, she's outgrowing the city and is becoming to old to serve the new generations. Thanks for the worst dining experience I have ever had. It doesn't matter what the quality of the food was we were to disgusted to eat it after we found hair in multiple dishes that the chef Chris later said was his. The service besides (the best server Justin who actually rocks), has completely gone to hell, the manager at this place Jenny has no clue what customer service is, she 100% should be fired immediately. She called the police on us because she didn't want to talk to us face to face about our meals we were dissatisfied with... When the cops came they told us we didn't have to pay because it was a civil manner and we were to disgusted to eat our food. We paid anyways (even though we only at our salads and apps) because we didn't want to stick the bill to the waiter who would have had to cover it if we didn't. When we got up to leave, our table was full of plates with food on them. They got 5 of our orders wrong in addition to the hair issue. The service and overall treatment was horrific. Also the sue chef Chris should be fired for purposely putting hair in our food and telling us he did. That's really gross and a huge liability for Ruth Chris. Don't go to Ruth Chris if you are looking for a steak in Chicago. Try something else like Morton's, Roka, Wildfire, Chophouse, firehouse or something else not Ruth Chris! P.S. I have tried to connect with the GM and Ruth Chris headquarters, and have yet to hear back. Great customer service guys.... - Enjoy the other reviews from my friends, look for the ones with 1 star.
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Jeremy N.
Steak served on a plate sizzling with butter - what's not to love!? Fantastic service. Their specialty drinks are delightful. The sweet potato casserole makes for a fantastic dessert :)
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Al I.
Warning: The restaurant is still open while in the midst of a significant remodeling. The bar is closed. Building materials and tarps decorate the scene. Bare drywall on the walls. Unfinished built-in cabinetry. We had a reservation here, but ended up leaving, as I didn't want to enjoy one of RC's fabulously sizzling steaks in a room that looks like my basement. Even though the bar TV always shows Fox News (which isn't my first choice), the overall ambiance here on prior visits was fantastic, so this was quite a let down.
(1)
Carlo P.
This is the single worst experience I've had in a restaurant. Our party started the evening by being denied the service of any alchohol. Without explanation or acknowledgement even, we forged ahead with the meal, hoping the quality of the food would make up for the less than sane decision making process of general manager, and practacing champaign Nazi, Jenny Estes. Alas! Crazy Jenny Estes pailed in comparison to the charms of head Chef, Jorge Fernandez. This child decided to garnish one of our meals with 5 large black hairs from his own head. Fernandez admitted with a grin that the hair belonged to him. 5 out of our 11 entrees arrived incorrectly prepared, one was missing entirely. We ended the evening with a visit from our friends, the Chicago Police, who had been alerted to our lack of excitement with the staff of this establishment. They supported us 100% and explained to the remarkably simple Jenny Estes and Jorge Fernandez that we wouldnt be paying them for anything. I could go on to recount the rest of the appalling details of the evening, but I find it upsetting to recall how hostile and uncomfortable we were made to feel.
(1)
Law S.
I really enjoyed myself here. Even though this is a chain and there are ton of other places to go, they just get it right here. We made reservations and requested a booth and after a small wait once we arrived (20 minutes), they were happy to oblige. The crab cakes were amazing, excellent wine and cocktails, great steak, and the service was pretty good although there was a few little glitches. Overall, great time and excellent food although I have to say that I found Capital Grille just a little bit better as a complete package.
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Alana Z.
My boyfriend and I were visiting Chicago since I proposed the idea that it would be a fun place to go to for his birthday. He had never been before so I figured it would be a fun, short trip. We always do a traditional dinner and so after a quick search at our hotel lobby's computer, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse popped up! We both had heard of the popular steakhouse so we gave it a try. What an AWESOME idea! The service was wonderful and the food was out of this world!!!! We both ordered the Ruth's classic which is a combo dinner you can get that includes a soup or salad, the entree with a side, and a dessert. Our server, Andy, was great and even brought my boyfriend some raspberry sorbet along with some candles for my boyfriend's birthday dessert! I ordered the caesar salad which was above average for your typical caesar salad. The dressing was in the perfect amount for me. My boy ordered the onion au gratin soup (which was pretty much French onion soup) and it was SO good. Honestly, I could not describe the flavors because you will just have to go try it yourself. YUM. I am drooling just thinking about it. We both ordered the filet with mine being medium, and my boo's medium rare. The steak came SIZZLING, and I mean SIZZLING on its plate in all its glory! It was an excellent cut of meat and was cooked to perfection. The garlic mashed potatoes were good as well! The service was great and the food better! I would highly recommend this place if you are craving a perfectly cooked steak!
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Kymberly J.
I only get here once in a great while because, ya know, it's really stinkin' expensive but soooooo worth it! Fortunately, this time it was restaurant week! I love the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of the fillet and the petitie fillet with a side, salad and dessert was only $1 more than the fillet on its own any other time fo the year. Bonus! This is my favorite steak place but I am not a huge read meat eater so perhaps that doesnt mean much coming from me but when my BF said it was one of his favorite (he'd never been before) I knew it really was the best. my only complaints that were not even worthy of taking off a star were that the side salad was a little boring and the upstairs dining area felt a little hotel-ish. But really, who cares when youre savoring the best steak and excellet service, right?
(5)
Katie F.
My boyfriend says four, but I say three stars. We went there for Restaurant Week with two friends, and let us say that the steak was phenomenal. Perfectly cooked, juicy, hot, we could have no complaints there (well, I asked for it without parsley, and it was kind of coated in parsley). The Steak House Salad was great too. But honestly, the creamed spinach and garlic mashed potatoes were sub-par at best. The only way I could think of describing their flavor (and it's odd that they both had it) was that they tasted the way the Elephant House at the Cincinnati Zoo smells. So... gross. I tried two bites of my creamed spinach and a bite of the garlic mashed potatoes, and let me tell you what, that was more than enough. I hate to take away two stars for side dishes, but any restaurant that serves TWO dishes that are more or less nasty doesn't deserver more than three stars. The dessert was fine, the fruit was luscious and the cream was perfectly sweet (we skipped the chocolate mouse due to Lent.) Our friends said it was excellent, and had our servings! Overall, I wouldn't go back. I may be wrong here, but I feel like you can get good steak a lot of places, but those side dishes were unpalatable.
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Dennis B.
I have never been treated so poorly in Chicago in the seven years I've lived here. Not only is the manager on some kind of power trip but there was hair in our food. There are plenty of better steak houses in Chicago that will treat right... Don't even give this place a chance
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Linda M.
I've been to Ruth's Chris twice, the first time i visited the suburban location and the most recent visit was at the Dearborn location. As always this place is excellent, the wait was about 5 minutes, the tables are a bit close to each other but it was fine by us. I dined with my fiance, i had the filet and he had the rib eye, and we asked for the asparagus as our sides. The food was excellent, my only critique would be that the server took a while to initially take our orders. We were looking for her for a bit and she finally showed up a while later. Other than that it was all great. We had the bread pudding for dessert and it was SO good. We were happy customers at the end of the night. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Miguel M.
Very flavorful steak. Really buttery! Good sides, good wine selection. Dessert was too much, but still had it. It was good too. Very nice overall.
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Jessica L.
I'm not a huge meat eater per se but I do enjoy a good steak sometimes. For a chain restaurant and what not, this place had a classy touch and di not feel like a chain. However, the crowd was really really random. There were some people dressed to the nines and then I saw a guy in a hoodie. We dressed appropriately I would say, he wore a dress shirt and jeans, I had on a dress. Everyone was super nice and attentive and consequently, the service was great. Our waiter, Michael knew his stuff and was really helpful in recommending a wine for us. We went with a South Australian Shiraz to compliment our dishes. We go the seared ahi tuna app which was awesome. We also got the stuffed mushrooms which were good but a little too oily/buttery for me. My entree was the petite filet, no butter. It was cooked perfectly but there was little too much salt. I got the broiled tomatoes which were good, nothing special and probably not worth $8. BF got the full sized filet, butter and all. He really liked it. His side was garlic mashed potatoes, very very buttery tasting (which makes it good of course but I'm a health freak and I couldn't really imagine eating it). BF's entree came with dessert which was MORE than enough to share after such a big meal. A carrot cake and a mousse cup. (See the pics I've uploaded).
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Cecilia T.
My hubby and i couldn't help but re-visit Ruth's Chris for Restaurant Week since we had such a good experience at last year's Restaurant Week. I pretty much ordered exactly the same thing I did last year and have two words to describe my experience: Quality Yummy! This Restaurant Week deal is TOTALLY worth it. I had just as good of a meal as i remembered. The Filet Mignon is totally the standout dish here and both times they cooked it medium rare to perfection. I like to sometimes swirl the steak in the butter on the plate because it makes it taste even more amazing!!! My husband's Ribeye was also really good - i've had bad ribeye before and they do SUCH as a good job - seasoned well, very juicy, well peppered. It tasted yummy even though he ordered it medium, rather than my preference of medium rare. Good for taste buds that don't care for the tenderness of filet mignon and want juicy flavorful steak. Still loved the Steak House Salad (love the balsamic Vinagrette) while my hubby ordered the Seafood Gumbo which was good but nothing standout. One negative thing I noticed this time was that my glass of red wine was served a bit warm. It's kind of a turnoff when restaurants do hat. hopefully they will temperature their red wines better in the future. Chocolate mousse was just ok.
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Liz M.
Setting: out to dinner with my parents Food: DELISH!!!! lobster bisque- amaze Crab cakes- fresh and tasty. Could have eaten this for dinner Filet- melt in your mouth goodness. I had a bleu cheese crust. I felt that there could have been more bleu cheese, but I'm guessing they wanted me to taste the steak deliciousness more so than the pungent crust- they were right. New York Strip- tender, cooked to perfection Mashed Potatoes- sinfully buttery and just wonderful Service- Impeccable. Perfect. Pleasant. Our waiter was attentive but not over bearing. Made great recommendations. Atmosphere- traditional steakhouse. Dark wood, white table cloth, comfy lighting. Upscale but not so stuffy can't relax too uptight upscale. Can't wait to splurge and come back. Next time I think it would be fun ti get a booth in the bar and people watch.
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Sarah G.
I'll keep it short: This place is expensive, but you get what you pay for. Stiff drinks, a wonderful wine list, the most helpful and friendly staff I think I've ever encountered (our server was always ready with a suggestion and always attentive to our needs), and the food was phenomenal. I made the reservation to celebrate my boyfriend's new job and I can't express how impressed I was when the server greeted me with my own name. The host, who sat us, even switched out our white napkins for black to keep the white lint off our black clothes (how classy is THAT?!). I wish I was made of money so I could head back asap!! Definitely a great spot. Also, though it's still pricey, they do have a prix fixe menu for about $42 (3 courses), but it's a lot less than you'd pay going a la carte.
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Heather M.
Honestly how can you go wrong here? Feel like posting a positive review for Ruth Chris is a big DUH. We searched for a non chain steakhouse but were coming up short on the quality steak experience we were craving. We absolutely loves our meal and wine here. We split a filet, 2 sides, and a bottle of wine and it was delicious. Also ran us $150 + tip. This isn't a Lonestar people. Excellent service! Also the booths on the bar side provide a nice view of the street and the in setting on the buildings.
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Tammy H.
Of course I'd be a fan of one of the more expensive places to get a steak... Although, in my Chicago eating adventures, Ruth's Chris didn't really give me sticker shock (well, except for the fact that my sparkling water cost $8). Anyway, Joe and I came here for our anniversary (3 years!) and it was pretty good. The hostesses were, well, nice enough. I gave them some trash on the seat in the waiting area though. It was strange that they had like four hostesses hanging out around the hostess stand and every now and then they would go and fix the door, but there was trash in the waiting area and we had to bring it to them... Our server was Anthony and he wished us a happy anniversary. He treated us really well and was attentive and spaced out our dinner really well. We got a really good vibe from all of the servers upstairs - laid back! There was also a mix of people here on a Saturday evening too... Families, people in jeans, and people dressed like they were going to a club afterwards. Oh, and there was a large table of 40-something guys pretending they were still in their college fraternity. Complete with sharing and explaining the different sex shows they'd seen in their time. So romantic! Our steaks and sides were great. I got the filet and Joe got the Cowboy Ribeye (he ate it all too). I ordered my filet medium and it came our rare in parts, but it is such a good and tasty cut of meat that I didn't care. We got mashed potatoes and broccoli gratin as our sides... Unfortunately, I have to say that I needed the mashed potatoes, but then again, I can only remember one steak I've ever eaten that I didn't need mashed potatoes with... For our anniversary, they brought us out a little cupcake desert that was delicious. THEN, Joe ordered the Chocolate Explosion and ate it all... And I ordered the apple tart thing and.... took it home.
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Martha D.
I'll start with the good - my filet was perfectly cooked and delicious, although I don't care how hot or buttery a plate can be. Sizzling food reminds me of Chili's. I was underwhelmed by the seafood gumbo and the creamed spinach, plus the ambiance is too stuffy. Our condescending/weirdo waiter was the worst part of the night. He seemed annoyed that we were there for restaurant week. Um shouldn't they expect this? Everyone else around us looked to be there for the same reason. To top it off we were overcharged. Our bill showed $29 for each steak, and an extra $8 per person for the gumbo and desserts. The restaurant week menu says that the entire meal was $33. It was only a difference of $8 in total, not a huge deal, but annoying nonetheless. I didn't care to bring this up to the jerkstore waiter, so we just paid our bill and left knowing that we wouldn't be back. If you are looking for a steak house that does restaurant week the right way (and is just an excellent place in general) try David Burke's.
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Shannon D.
I've always been a bit skeptical about chain steakhouses, having grown up in Jersey where 'Charlie Brown's Steakhouse' was the epitome of a steak chain. Good, solid food but nothing spectacular. Now granted Ruths Chris has a better reputation, but a chain is a chain. Or not. I had an absolutely delicious meal here, with one of the best ribeyes of my life. A nicely marbled piece of beef, delicious sides and some wonderful red wine all enjoyed in the private room in the back. I get my steak well done (yeah, yeah, I know) and it's always the mark of a good kitchen that they can prepare a well-done steak and have it still be juicy, flavorful and easy to cut. No brick of meat here. The rest of my party varied from rare to medium, and all asserted that their meals were cooked to order and delicious. The service was attentive but not distracting, and being in the private room, we were insulated from much of the noise from the other rooms and the bar. I'd still pick Keefers and Mortons over Ruths Chris every time, but for a 3rd option, this is a solid pick.
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Derrick T.
Four year annivesary of dating... Need a good place to go... Fiancee has never tried good steak in the city? Time to introduce her to Ruth Chris. As always, excellent service, superb quality food, and you definitely feel like you're being catered to the whole time you're there. There was a special they were running while we were there that we ended up ordering, as not only was the price superb, but it gave us a chance to try a variety of dishes in smaller portions. For around $100, it was a meal for two (each pick either salad or soup, each pick a main course, two sides to share, and one dessert to share). Even with all this food, they threw in another dessert for us knowing it was our 4 year annivesary! (Which we ended up taking home, as we were stuffed before the end of the night.) For our main courses, we ended up going with a "main course" sampler which had their stuffed chicken, crabcake, and filet mignon. The plate that it came out on was very crowded, as the three items really took up every inch of space possible. If you can, I would recommend asking for a larger plate so that the foods do not mix as much once you begin cutting. Crabcake: Fiancee - Average Me-Average Chicken: Fiancee - Tasty, would not reorder Me - Agreed Filet Mignon: Fiancee - Can we come back for this again next month??? Me - I don't think I can afford you, dear. =( Chocolate sin Dessert: You've gotta be a chocoholic to enjoy this one... which we both aren't, so after a few bites, we had to pack it up. Delicious, but overwhelmingly rich and smooth chocolate flavors. Apple Dessert: Oh.... now this is something that I could eat everyday. For the rest of my life. For dessert. After every meal. I am a fan of apple pies/tarts/etc... so the caramel/apple/crust combination really did it for me. Fiancee was impressed, but not as much as I. For special occasions, this is definitely one of the top places to enjoy great food and excellent service. Will definitely go back in the future!
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Chris D.
Wow it's amazing the different tastes, expectations and preferences customers have just by reading the reviews. I am typically the guy who loves a nice Ribeye, medium rare to medium, covered in garlic butter and is juicy as can be. I get what I ask for every time I venture to Ruth's Chris. Sides are large and good. Service from my experience is always top notch. Bartender was kind enough to recommend different wines and even write down the name of the wines I was being offered if I enjoyed them. I have no complaints here. :)
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Lisa O.
Absolutely my favorite restaurant of all time. There is simply not a better steak in the city. Yes, it's a chain,but in my opinion if a chain is successful, there is a reason. The 500 degree plates and steaks cooked in butter...so delicious. I have yet to have something here that wasn't absolutely delectable. I miss the turtle soup -- bring it back! The ceasar salad is awesome, and the black cherry martinis are by far my favorite martini in the world. Don't try to order it elsewhere -- you will be sorely disappointed. I've been getting the fliet and lobster combo for $39.95 and it is absolutely delicious. There is nothing about Ruth's Chris that isn't wonderful. The service is spectacular. I would go here once a week if I could.
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Howard L.
The family was here for our first prix fixe dinner of Restaurant Week. It was a great meal and the rating is based mainly on the special $32 pricing for 3 courses (starter, main course with a side, and a dessert), and Ruth Chris' excellent service culture. It was very busy at 6:15pm on a Restaurant Week Sunday night, be we had just a 5 minute wait before being lead to a nice, quiet, wood paneled, some what darkish upstairs dining room. Not sure we would have enjoyed as much being by the bustling bar area downstairs, but it would have been ok for people watching if that turned out to be our spot. Valet parking for $12 was also very convenient. We had one 12 oz ribeye and three 8 oz filets. Bowls of seafood gumbo soup were large and good, and not too salty like at most other places. The aging and the buttery flavor on my ribeye was distinctive and delicious. All was excellent, except that the son's filet was just a little more medium than the requested medium rare, and this honest response was provided really only when he was asked. The waitress, and subsequently the manager jumped on this comment and promptly offered another filet, and when Chris politely turned this down, they insisted on a couple of free desserts (bread pudding and pecan pie, both excellent), along with the prix fixe dessert - chocolate mousse with custard and berries. This is the kind of service you like to see, and their top-notch reputation is well deserved.
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Melissa Q.
Had a fabulous time at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. The Fresh Berry Martini is to die for. The crabtini lived up to all expectations. For sides, the sweet potato casserole & creamed spinach did the trick. The filets were cooked near perfectly for the bf and me. Our waitress was the epitome of great service. Obviously expect to drop a pretty penny while here, but a great place to special events and occasions!
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Brian K.
RUTH'S CHRIS' (All Scores Out Of 5) Food: ** Selection/Variety: *** Atmosphere: ***1/2 Presentation: **** Portion: **** Service: **** Price: ** OVERALL: **1/2. Well, let's start with the atmosphere. First off, it's kinda hard to find this place. The sign just kinda blends in with the city. But that's not supposed to count in these ratings. What does count is the inside. And really, it's your typical expensive restaurant in the city. Dim (extra dim, actually), and a bit crowded. We had our table next to the bathroom, which was ok by me, since the little hallway for the bathrooms shed some extra light on what we were eating. What gave this the extra 1/2 star was the sound of the food. Yes, I said SOUND. I'll explain it later, but the sizzling just makes you hungry and the scent of butter breaks the water main in your mouth. I was also pleased with the service. Once walking in, even though our whole party wasn't there, which some places are sticklers about, he gladly found someone to bring us to our table and seat us. Our server seemed to have a pretty good knowledge of the food there, and wasn't too shy about making recommendations. He was a fairly lively fellow and it was nice of him to take a picture of us...and with us. Maybe it was the persistance that he had or the sense of humor that he had, but whatever the case, when I think about my Ruth's Chris' experience, I can actually recall just a little bit about our server. For that to happen anywhere, means that he did something extra for us. Those were the key things that were above your average 3-star service. So he brings the menu. According to their menu, everything's the tenderest and juiciest. There's not too much for non-meat lovers, but if that's the case...then why did you come to Ruth's Chris'? It was hard to choose because the descriptions were a bit vague, but I went ahead with the Cowboy Ribeye. From what I know, ribeyes are fairly tender, but usually pretty juicy, and that's what I wanted. So...atmosphere's decent, service is good...now the food. About that SIZZLE...All steaks come on a hot plate that they claim was 300 degrees. Either way, the dish comes with a pool of butter sizzling around the steak. And believe me, that sizzle of butter and smell just makes you go nuts waiting for yours. It's my opinion that the steak is best at Medium Rare. Cooked, but JUICY! I HATE DRY MEAT! That's why I'm so racist against chickens. They're usually always dry, unless they've been drenched in oil for 24 hours...in which case I love chicken. Now, when you think about a plate delivered to you with a big hunk of meat served in a pool of butter....I've already got 15 different tastes going through my head. I was so excited when my sizzling plate had arrived. It was as the server said, a "Meat Popsicle." I don't know how to explain this part, but this is like finding gold. I've had "Medium Rare" in so many places, but never had I seen someone do medium rare so perfect. It was red in the middle, and it was like juice was suspended in air. It LOOKED fantastic! Imagine just cutting into a perfectly cooked medium rare ribeye. 20 ounces. The thickness of the meat and the feeling and the sound as your steak knife glides across the surface and a piece is headed toward your mouth for a sensory overload. Imagine biting into the soft juicy center of the piece in your mouth squirting juices while being chewed with the greatest of ease. This is textbook steak folks! A lot about enjoying steak is the quality of meat. And you better believe Ruth uses the best quality meat. A lot about enjoying steak is the quality of meat....but not ALL of it! This is where art comes in. Grilling a steak is purely technical. A robot would be able, if programmed correctly, to give me a perfectly cooked medium rare steak. An artist would know how to make that 20 ounces of pleasure be pleasurable for the whole 20 ounces. The first bite may have been good, but the rest of the flavor of my steak was a bore. I wanted a seared flavor. I want some salt on my steak. I want to be something in addition to the meat flavor. I almost was ready to ask for the A1...but I kept my manners. I did have some of the filet, which I really wanted to try, since that's what they're known for. That filet felt so good to chew on. Certainly no Kobe, but Kobe's a bit dry anyway. But it suffered the same problem as my Cowboy Ribeye...just meat. You know all that hype about the sizzling butter plates? Well, I hardly even tasted the butter. That made me real sad. Finally, we come to price. I had two 22 oz Fat Tire's, a Cowboy Ribeye, split some for sides, and my total came out to be $85 Running outta space..I don't like Ruth's Chris at all!
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Ray T.
Wife and I were visiting the windy city during Spring Break and had our fill of Chicago Style pizza, etc... Ruth Chris didn't disappoint... Ribeye on sizzling plate was money!!!!!! They are without a doubt, my fav for steaks...
(5)
John M.
Always my first choice for a good steak, but this time the steaks were tough. They were cooked correctly, but my family all ordered the rib eye and they were very firm and not that good quality of meat you expect.
(2)
Liz L.
I was disappointed with Ruth's Chris. I thought it would be really amazing, considering I've heard good things about Ruth's Chris before. Everything felt pretty average though, except for the portion size. Omg, everything was huge here. One of us ordered the cheesecake for dessert, and it was an actual cheese cake. Not a slice of cake, but like a 4-inch. diameter cheesecake. And I agree with Sarah Z. about the butter. There was lots of it. I like butter, but yeah, it doesn't make a good steak. Pass! David Burke's Primehouse is better in my opinion.
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Pamela R.
I've not been to many steakhouses in Chicago, but I have eaten my fair share of steaks. Ruth Chris's blue cheese crusted rib eye is just heaven. The salads are fresh, the mash potatoes are buttery and creamy. I could not ask for a better meal. The service is excellent and my experience here is always pleasurable.
(4)
Nichole L.
Steaks are good. Not as good as Wildfire.
(4)
Grace L.
My boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner. I have to say i was impressed. Dinner was delicious, staff was very friendly and the best part of my meal was the cheesecake was to die for.
(5)
Alisa M.
Came here on a Saturday night and it was packed. We made our reservation through open table and requested a booth with a nice view. They accommodated to our request. We were sitting in booth in the corner with a window view and away from the bar and commotion. I was pleased that they were able to fulfill our request considering that our reservation was at 8:45pm and we made the on-line reservation at 7pm. We ordered: 1. House Salad- decent portion, fresh veggies. Typical salad. 2. gumbo- I'm not a gumbo person, but my brother and bf seemed to like theirs. 3. 12 oz rib eye- Mine had a bit more fat than I would have liked. It was nice and juicy. I ordered medium, my bf ordered medium rare, and brother ordered well done. All of the steaks came out juicy. We all enjoyed it. 4. Sauteed mushrooms- the waitress said that the portion was huge and more than enough for 2 people to share. Well, she was wrong. It was a decent size for 1 person, but if you're a mushroom lover, it's not enough for 2 people to share. 5. mashed potatoes- wayyyy to greasy. You could see the butter floating on the top. Don't get me wrong- I LOVE butter, but this was just too much. 6. Dessert- Fruit custard and chocolate mousse- HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!! The portion was small. When I say small, I mean one bite (maybe 2) and it's all gone. Even though I'm a chocolate person, I didn't care for the chocolate mouse. It tasted weird to me, like old or something. I can't put my finger on it. I wish they had more of a selection for the dessert. The service was OK. When I asked the waitress about dessert wines, she answered my question, but wasn't too helpful with a selection. She spoke very fast so I only caught 1/2 of what she was saying. She wasn't very friendly and seemed like she didn't really care to serve us since we were ordering from the 3 course menu. Would have given it a 4, but because of service, had to knock this down to a 3.
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Kal B.
Appetizers? Shrimp and Reckefeller Oysters (I was told) were great! Sides? Not really what I expected. Steak? On Par, Perfect just like a steakhouse steak should be. Dessert? Awesome!
(4)
Patrick M.
Best steakhouse I have ever been too. Nothing beats the filet here. They serve it on the hot plate at the perfect temperature with butter on top. Seriously...if you haven't been here. go. now.
(5)
R K.
Good steak. Ruined by the waiter who was quite rude and made us feel like he didn't want us there. Maybe he was having a bad day? We were extremely friendly in case that was the case. First, he spilled water on the table when pouring and didn't clean it. Second, when asked about our preferences and a menu item he said, "I can't do anything about that" in a very condescending tone. He had us move our plates around on the table when he brought us any food dishes (isn't that his job?) and only at the end when the bill arrived did he make a friendly comment. Really disappointing for a high end steakhouse. Bad service makes a good steak not worth the price and ruins the mood. (Tasty steak though). Bland appetizers. Felt like I could have bought the same ones from a diner.
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Molly L.
I had dinner at Ruth's Chris for Restaurant Week. Let me start by saying that it's a great deal for Restaurant Week. I started with the house salad. It was fine. Nothing to write home about. For dinner, I ordered the 8 oz. filet. I asked for medium, but a couple bites in, I realized it was medium-well to well-done. I sent it back and within 2 minutes, I had a brand new, medium steak. Much better. The steak was good, but not great. It was pretty standard filet. I got mashed potatoes on the side, and they were delicious. For dessert, I got a chocolate mousse with custard and berries. It was very good. The ambiance and service were both fine. Again, not outstanding, but not bad either. While Ruth's Chris is good, there is definitely better steak to be had in Chicago. It's a-ok.
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Jiyoun B.
We went here last night cuz we were cravin' beef! Gosh it was soooo good. I had the Ruth Chris Classic which came with salad, entree and dessert. We also ordered a few extras :) List: House bread: OMG, BREAD! I love love their bread. So warm from the oven. Carpaccio: comes with thin garlic bread and spring salad topped with thick slices of Parmesan drizzled appropriately with white sauce (yum!) Harvest Salad: A bit much dressing for my taste but probably appropriate for most had bacon, corn, dried cherries, Cajun pecans... it was so delicious. My fiance kept stealing bites from me. Filet with shrimp: the Filet Mignon was cook so perfectly medium rare and came on a 500 degree dish. I put my asparagus on my plate and it immediately sizzled and cooked my greens. This keeps your steak warm throughout your meal which is an amazing idea! I wish I though of it first. Wait, does my oven even go to 500 degrees? Garlic mashed potatoes: gotta haven a choice of taters with your steak and this was a very good choice! Dessert: So chocolatey, so perfect. Oh yeah! The service was beyond great. My fiance's diet coke was flat and told the server and she came back with a can of diet pepsi since all diet coke was from the same fountain. That was awesome.
(5)
Tough B.
Wonderful steaks! Drenched in butter and cooked to great tastiness. The service was very nice. Sometimes, I have a hard time passing as 21+ and therefore - get treated with less quality service at restaurants with the misconception that I am younger. Not here! They treated me and my boyfriend with respect and wonderful service. It is quite pricey, so save a special night for here. We ordered appetizers, steaks, a bottle of wine, dessert, and after-dinner drinks ... yes, it was expensive! However, it was worth it. Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection, and I would choose this place again for another special occasion.
(5)
Joanne L.
Always on the look out for good steakhouses. Ruth's Chris rarely disappoints. Then again, I order the same thing..haha. This place is consistent, to say the least. Everyone puts their unique twist on preparing their steak. Ruth's Chris is all about the butter sauce & piping hot sizzling plates. On my last visit, I had their Three Course Meal for $33 deal during Restaurant Week. The mixed salad was OUTSTANDING! Large portion, light honey balsamic vinegarette dressing. My dinner companions and I ordered the 8 oz FILET MIGNON & 12 oz RIBEYE. The chef cooked the meat perfectly. We had 3 choices of side dishes. The MASHED POTATOES and CREAMED SPINACH were the best. Share!! The small cups of fruit custard and chocolate mousse were sub par.
(4)
Scott C.
I've been a huge fan of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse for some time now and this review is for my last visit. I continue to find their steaks as excellent in taste and preparation - my favorite over other Chicago steakhouses. This past visit my friends and I ordered the crab filled mushrooms as an appetizer to begin with - I would skip this in the future as the taste was pretty bland. Two of us ordered the petite filet mignon - cooked medium and one order of lamb chops - cooked medium with an order of mushrooms as a table side. When our steaks were served, one of the filets came out as well done and the lamb chops were over-cooked as well. The one filet that was cooked properly was fantastic - it literally melted in your mouth. Not so much with the over-cooked pieces of meat on the table however. Also, the mushroom side was nothing to write home about - pretty bland as well. I think we'll stick to potatoes here in the future! Now about the two over cooked steaks. We mentioned the issue with our waiter who called over his manager. The manager offered to replace the dishes for us and not charge us for the steaks and apologized for the preparation. It was really nice of him to do this and smart business. We did get another order of the lamb chops and split them - cooked perfectly this time and delicious. Despite this setback... I'm still in Ruth's Chris' fan club - great steaks - hopefully this was just a little road bump in our last visit.
(4)
Lydia K.
No matter what city we are in, we find our Ruth's Chris. Chain or not, they are the best at steaks. Period.
(5)
Jeremiah Z.
I've been to Ruth's Chris a number of times over the years in various cities and I've always thought the steaks were good. This location in downtown Chicago is usually very lively and its a huge space inside. Its not necessarily a steakhouse I go out of my way to visit since you can always find one in almost any city. And I have had a couple steaks not cooked to my specifications that I've sent back over the years. But the service is great and they never hesitate to make sure I'm happy with my experience. The appetizers/salads/desserts are all good and standard as well. And the sizzling butter on the plate is a nice little novelty, but its nothing I would ever crave... Overall, I think this place is a pretty safe bet when it comes to steakhouses in Chicago. If you're a true aficianado, I'd prob recommend trying an original Chicago steakhouse like Gene & Georgetti's instead of a national chain, but I have to admit the food is great here and the restaurant has a good scene.
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Richard O.
Love this place, worth it!
(5)
Kearia A.
I LOVE this place. I would have given them 5 stars but....My 1st time here...I didn't know what to expect. The ambiance is serious. MY waiter was so very RUDE. Maybe he was being overworked but I shouldn't know or sense this... The food is awesome and I haven't had a bad experience since/but I also I haven't had him either...Shrug*
(4)
Nina M.
Went here for mother's day lunch and the waiter so kindly gave each lady a rose. How sweet! We sat in the back and it was pretty empty in there though. I think we were early. I had a steak. It was good. Not sure if it my favorite steak place though. I have been here twice and it was somewhat memorable.
(4)
Oliver S.
I love Ruth's Chris. It is a chain and as such I am assured of receiving the same thing every time I am there, no matter the location. This is a great thing. Unfortunately this particular location failed at that in a number of significant ways. I made an 8:00 p.m. reservation. My party of two arrived at about 7:55 p.m. We were not seated until 8:40 p.m. As to reasons why, we were told that they did not expect it to be that busy that night. How is that? I made a reservation. Everyone else waiting before us had a reservation. How does a number of reservations prevent you from understanding how busy you will be and planning ahead accordingly? Is your front of house staff that stupid? Reservations guide you in filling empty tables with walk ins. It is quite simple. At 8:35 p.m. we were offered a drink from the bar for our delay which was helpful but after 35 minutes it was also stupid that it took so long for the front of house staff to realize that we had been waiting that long. The next screw up was our waitress/server, Petra . Me and another guy ordered bone in ribeye. There are two on the menu, a ribeye and a more expensive cowboy ribeye. Neither of us intended to order the cowboy ribeye and neither of us asked for it. Nonetheless our server entered our orders as cowboy ribeyes. The problem here is that our order being entered for the more expensive steak was not discovered until the food was consumed and the bill was presented for payment. I'm curious as to whether Petra was hoping for a larger tip based on the more expensive cowboy ribeye and hoping that we would not notice the higher cost. Unfortunately I frequent Ruth's Chris and am somewhat familiar with the menu and noticed the price difference and what was entered on the ticket. One thing I can say for certain, the cowboy ribeye is not noticeably nor meaningfully larger and is definitely not worth the additional cost. Order the regular ribeye, save your money, and receive what amounts to the same thing. All in all, what I learned is that no one should eat here unless they are warned that Petra may alter their order to higher priced items. Also, make a backup reservation at a nearby steakhouse (there are several very close by) in case this place expects you to wait 40 minutes for your table. In Chicago, a city with a large number of steakhouses, this kind of stupidity is inexcusable and makes this particular Ruth's Chris worth avoiding.
(1)
Shaakira J.
Personal favorite. Took my Mom for her birthday. Had last minute reservations and everything was flawless and timely. The staff was so nice and friendly. The food is delectable also. Everytime someone new addressed our table they wished my Mom a Happy Birthday! Nice touch! :) They even drizzled Happy Birthday on her plate of cake in chocolate. One thing that did sort of irk me was that she had the Classic (which already included a dessert) and when I placed my reservation- though last minute, they told me the bday cake would be complimentary...When the tab came they charged $3.50 for the cake- a "birthday" charge- must have been to cover the cost of the candle... Blank Stare...They have to lose a star for this! Other than that, everything was nice. I prefer to sit upstairs, so I should have asked to be moved... I fancy the stuffed chicken and its always so tasty! I love the flavor and the butter! Yummy!!! I did notice the (new?!) vast diversity of the crowd.... I will def be back!
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Carol M.
Carol M. meet large table of really loud old people. And next to that we have a loud generator right outside the window to fix a water line that just broke (not ours). You might want to use your outside voice on this one! Actually this was the case, but our waitress came over w/ the manager immediately and offered to move us to a quieter part of the restaurant. We were almost done with our entree's at this point but they took what we had left....gave us a fresh sizzling hot plate...a new fresh plate of broccoli and a comped round of desserts. SOLD! We didn't even complain about the noise. They did this all on their own accord. Thank you kind kind staff of Ruth's Chris.
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Jeff W.
It's a chain restaurant. The food is generally excellent, but it's noisy and the service has been very slow and not very personable the last two times I went. There are MUCH better places in Chicago to get a steak, such as the Chicago Firehouse.
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Trudy T.
CRAB CAKE AWESOME!!! CREAMED SPINACH AWESOME!! BAKED POTATOE AWESOME!! Get the picture?? lol. The chick is just o.k. Even though this is a steakhouse, and I don't eat beef, I am very satisfied with the crab cakes and creamed spinach.
(5)
Lauren T.
Ruth's Chris is phenomenal in every way! The food is amazing. You have to order a filet. It comes out sizzling on a plate of butter. The garlic mashed potatoes, au gratin potatoes, shoestrings and au gratin broccoli are all fabulous too. Their desserts are to die for. I always leave uncomfortably full because I cannot stop eating when I'm here. One time when I was here, I had a taste for Mike's Hard Lemonade and asked the waitress if they served it. She apologized and said no, so I ordered something different. Minutes later, she showed up at the table with a bottle of Mike's Hard Lemonade! She sent a staff member to the nearby liquor store to buy it for me! Everyone here consistently goes above and beyond and it does not go unnoticed. I've never had a bad experience and recommend Ruth's Chris to everyone. Sit in the booths along the windows by the bar. I feel like those are the best seats in the house!
(5)
Shark S.
I used to love this place, get over yourself and put Prices on your web site and yelp.
(1)
Anna N.
Wow, this food was good. The servers were a bit understaffed and so service was a little slow, but the great food more than made up for it.
(4)
John S.
This is what it takes to get 5 stars on Yelp!!! Other restaurants take note... First off great service. Our waiter actually took a interest in us. He was very friendly and did everything he could to make our meal special. The food. What is better then a giant first class cut of meat... And best of all they don't mess with it no crazy sauces just a bit of seasoning and served on a piping hot 500 degree plate wit a little butter :) Food here was top notch. The dinning room here was also nice. One note is that everything here is served ala cart. To be expected at a fine steak house but would have been nice if dinner came with fries and a salad. All and all a great meal!!
(5)
Tracey H.
Warning: Vegans may find this review disturbing. I like a dead animal on my plate for most every meal. A little bacon for breakfast, a burger or chicken topped salad for lunch, and a big 'ole hunk of meat with potatoes for dinner. I like fish too but not as much as I do the 4-legged edibles. :) My friend's at Ruth Chris do a really good job with the red meats and as a bonus they add a layer of butter to the steaks before serving. Happiness! The selection of side dishes is decent, but all are served ala cart. Considering what they charge for the entrees, they should throw in at least one side dish with the order unless they consider the layer of butter added to the steaks as your free side dish. I have been to Ruth's Chris several times and have not had a bad cut of meat yet.
(4)
Karen M.
We live 3 blocks away from this place. My husband loves its steaks. I love everything, from the salad to the desserts. Salads are generous in size and taste great. We always have wine with dinner and the price of bottle range from 50 to 200.
(5)
Grace G.
Our dinner at Ruth's Chris during Restaurtant Week was absolutely wonderful. Even though it was a busy Saturday night, we were given a great meal and superb service. First - We were seated on time (which I now find impressive on any Saturday night in downtown Chicago). Second - Our steaks were awesome. We did the Restaurant Week $33 menus and it was a great dinner at a great value. I think the 8 oz. filet is the perfect portion for a rich, juicy steak like that of Ruth's Chris. Third - We had a really great waiter Brian. He was very attentive, and he made us feel like royalty in the way he served our table. It's so rare you get a waiter who really listens and goes the extra mile....we totally appreciated him. It was a great experience!
(5)
Ariana T.
Best steak I have had so far. Good service too.
(5)
Kathy S.
My experience here was very enjoyable. Our server was really wonderful and it started getting to the point of comical because our water glasses would be filled up if even a sliver of space was available. I know some people might be annoyed by that and feel that it was intrusive but I take it that they just want to provide the best service. :) On to the food. Wow, I loved the bread! It was delicious and warm and went perfectly with the butter they provided. I saved some to dip into my lobster bisque, which by the way was superb. The veal ravioli was good but didn't have as much flavor as I would have liked. The rib eye was delicious and I'm not even a big steak eater. The asparagus was also good but I didn't understand why everyone was raving about it so much. For dessert, we had the banana cream pie which was sweet but not to the point where we couldn't finish it, which happens sometimes with overly sweet desserts.
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Char Y.
we came both for dinner and lunch during restaurant week salad - ok new york strip - tender juicy with butter!!! WOW!!! burger - bad, dry and tasteless ice cream - ok salad - ok harvest salad - salty due to the crispy sticks on the bottom ribeye - YUM!!! tender and buttery! cheesecake - dry and dense bread pudding - ok the saving grace of the restaurant is definitely the steak. Best in chicago!
(3)
sum l.
WHERE is the ZERO star! probably worst experience ever! first of all, what is the point of having a reservation when you still had to WAIT for almost ONE HOUR? we made reservation at 8:15pm and when i book it they still had 7pm, 715, 730, 745, 8pm, 815, 830, 845,, 9pm and so on available! so you can tell they were not busy...maybe? (i book it on the same day) so we got there at 7:55pm and told the hostess we are all here. she told us we had to wait for a couple more minutes as they have to clean up a couple tables. waited until around 815, asked the hostess again, she claims they are running behind and have to wait 10 or 15mins longer. i told her we were told 20mins ago you guys were cleaning up table (a phone ring and she picked up the phone w/o answering our concern, i can honestly say she was ignoring us!). we walked away...around 8:40pm, we finally realize perhaps, we aint getting no table so we asked one of the hostess again to see if table are ready...she said they are cleaning tables and next one is ours. finally we got there at 755 but seated at 845pm! i cant say the hostess was rude but obviously NOT professional! she acts as she do NOT care anything, do not care how we feel, didnt say she is sorry or anything when we waited like 50mins for a reservation! i realize sometime busy restaurant may get 10 or 15mins behind but 50mins?? really??? and the hostess as if it was our fault? food was good but service by the hostess or how we were treated was a zero star! extremely POOR customer services and experience...left me wishing i had gone on a different restaurant!
(1)
Hoang L.
Went during restaurant week to try their fixed 3 course meal. The wine list is like reading a book. Seafood gumbo - tasted great. Although I wish it was a bit heartier. Ribeye - a bit fatty and salty. Otherwise, it was amazing. I had it medium rare and I felt like I should have gotten a rare. I think I'll try the filet next time. The 3 sides were nothing spectacular. (spinach, potatoes, mushrooms). Dessert Symphony - loved it and I'm not even a dessert type of guy.
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Anthony C.
My third time at Ruth's Chris this past weekend, each visit has been at a different location in the area. I would put this location downtown above Northbrook but below Barrington in terms of ambiance, service and overall dining experience. The restaurant is in an older building but it is very cozy and pleasant. We were seated in the dining room upstairs. The harvest salad and lobtser bisque was excellent. The steak was very good but my wife's shrimp dish was a little bland. It was billed as a New Orleans style dish but the only flavoring was from massive amounts of butter. The sides are good but not on par with other high-end steak houses such as Mortons. I like the concept of sizzling steaks on hot plates dripping with butter but that said, the butter can become overwhelming. Service was very good. We felt neither neglected nor rushed. I also knocked off one star right off the top for the lack of tap beers. While they pride themselves on an extensive wine menu a quality cold beer on draft is what I crave with a steak dinner.
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Clifford K.
Can I just say Amazing. It was truly one of the best meals I have ever had. I was simply pleased with everything that was in front of me. Lovely decor. Somewhat of an exclusive feel. Valet for 12 bucks I got a fillet with blue cheese encrusted atop. Sweet potato casserole is freaking amazing. Had the $8 malbec. Delicious. Overall the best dinner I've had in a long time and to be honest I'm not a big red meat fan and I was very pleased!
(5)
awesome H.
This is the best steak house in Chicago. I only get to go once in a great while. Its super expensive but talk about getting what you pay for. Awesome service, awesome food and great drinks. They do run specials which makes things a little bit affordable. They had a $49.99 deal which included salad, your meal, and dessert. If you have something special to celebrate and want to be treated well go here.
(5)
Jimmy W.
First and foremost, I wish I could remember our waiter's name. Tall thin gentleman with an accent was our waiter and we received top notch service! The service alone was very impressive and is enough for me to go back. Bravo and thank you to our wonderful server! Food.....the steak was really good, but to be honest it was a bit of a let down for me. In my mind I was automatically comparing it to Saloon Steakhouse, Brasserie Jo, Wildfire and Morton's. They way I've heard others describe the steak here led me to expect much better than what I had at some of these other places. I don't mind paying $40-$50 for a steak, but I really didn't feel like I was eating a $40-$50 steak. The Potato's Au Gratin were very good as well, but again, I'm not sure it was worth the price. I was a bit (okay, very) disappointed in the beer selection considering the impressive wine list. For beer, they had the usual boring basic brew ( Stella, Blue Moon, Fat Tire, Corona, Heineken, Amstel, Miller, 312, etc.) I was a bit put off by such a mediocre beer selection in an upstanding steakhouse like this one. Don't get me wrong, the food was very good. Well above average. I had a great time. My friends enjoyed everything as well and we left a very much deserved 30-40% tip for our rock star of a waiter. (What was his name!?) Again, thank you for probably the best service I've ever had at any restaurant.
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Dave I.
I'm rather unimpressed. I first went to a Ruth's Chris Steak House in White Plains, New York. I was more than unimpressed when I took a tour of the kitchen, and foud the "chefs" were just unpacking pre-cut and sealed steaks from plastic wrap "to guarantee the same experience at all locations". Foo. This trip was many years later--I figured it must have been a one-off. Not so much. The steaks were good, I'll grant that. Except mine was overcooked, even though I stressed the fact I really, REALLY wanted very VERY rare--Blue, to be precise. I also love lobster. I didn't want to order just lobster at a steak joint, but they offered a (miniscule) 8 oz. tail as an option with a steak. Ok, WTH. Except it was cooked within an inch of rubber. Seriously, I debated whether it was still food. Meanwhile, we got nickled and dimed to death. By the time we were done, it was $600 for four people. No joke. Now, I don't *mind* $600 for a really outstanding meal. But Ruth's Chris puts itself out there as a #1 restaurant--and frankly, didin't meet the bar, but certainly BILLED as if it did. If you want to be a world-class restaurant, for Ghod's sake DO IT. My Dad was an executive chef; I most absolutely know what they SHOULD deliver. They didn't. Find someone else.
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Karen D.
We were invited to join friends here on a Saturday night. The restaurant was very busy but we got great attention from the staff. Two of us decided to each order something and share. I didn't have my reading glasses and, as soon as I was served, asked what the small white items were on my salmon. When I learned it was scallops - something that I am deadly allergic to - I attempted to pass the plate to my friend. The wait staff immediately jumped to as the plates were very hot, and insisted that they were redo the order. My friend loves scallops and kept that dish while I was happy with the steak but the manager came to the table and insisted that they would supply me with another piece of salmon, plain. The only thing that I did not like about the restaurant was the amount of tourists showing up dressed to mow the lawn.
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Mark G.
Went here for my first time on Valentines Day. I was really surprised to see that some people were giving this place some not-so-good reviews. I wore jeans and a collared shirt, the girl wore jeans and a nice shirt. I'm not sure why people care what other people are wearing at a restaurant, but we both felt comfortable and did not feel under dressed at all. We arrived for our 4:30 reservation and were promptly seated in a smaller upstairs room. My date had a martini and I had a mojito to start, and we had the crab cakes as an appetizer. The crab cakes were very soft and flavorful. I ordered the Filet as a main meal, with asparagus as my side. Girlfriend had the filet and lobster dish, with au gratin potatoes as a side. I have to say the food couldn't have possilby been better. My steak that I ordered medium was gigantic, cooked to pink perfection all the way throughout. That poor steak did not stand a chance. I had a few bites of the lobster which was just as good as I remember my previous lobster experience down in Florida. The asparagus fell apart in your mouth and the potatioes were cheesy and cooked perfectly. All that was left when we were finished with the main course were two little asparagus spears. We went to town on that meal! Oh, we also choose a relatively inexpensive Robert Mondavi Cabernet which was delicious! Our server was very friendly, attentive, kind, and accomodating. We talked about dogs. Since we ate at 4:30 and weren't done until 6:00 when the evening rush was heading in, it was a relief that we didn't feel like they were rushing us out to make room for the dinner crowd. I would definitely recommend this place and would come back again. Compliments to the chef!
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Jamie w.
We had a great dinner here. The steak was amazing. The staff was extremely friendly. They have a really good special currently: For $40 or $50, you get a salad, choice of a few steaks, choice of a side and a simple dessert. Our total bill for two with drinks including tip was almost $167. For us, that's a pretty big dinner bill. We still thought it was well worth it and would do it again on a special occasion or next trip to Chicago. We were a bit under dressed having just came down from a Cubs game at Wrigley. Perhaps that's why they sat us upstairs. Perhaps not. This was our first visit to a Ruth's Chris as we don't have one in our home town. It will not be the last!
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Katrina S.
We went for the price fix deal on the menu ($39.95) where you can choose from four starters, an entree, a side and a desert of flan and tropical fruit. They offer to let you choose any other dessert on the menu for an additional $2.00 I started with a dirty martini w/ blue cheese olives. It was excellent!! Just dirty enough, well shaken, cold and most importantly - filled to the rim! I had the petite (6 oz) filet w/shrimp medium rare and a house salad. My companion and I chose the mashed potato's and sauteed mushrooms as sides. The filet was delivered on a HOT plate in a sizzling pool of butter. Let's be honest - butter makes everything better. There are 4 avg sized grilled shrimp atop the filet. The steak was very tender and flavorful. My only complaint is a tough sinewy string that ran through the steak which grossed me out a little. I'm not a big meat eater in general. That aside I think the steaks here are probably the tastiest I have ever eaten. The sides were ample portions to share and deelish. I love the mashed potatoes - they taste like there is a hint of sour cream. They are creamy and served H-O-T. As a matter of fact everything that should be hot is hot and everything that should be cold is cold. May seem small but it's noticeable in a good way. We opted to skip dessert as we were both full. We wanted to order a Grappa as an appertif was on the menu and they didn't have it. But the waiter brought us another brand that wasn't up to par. We sent it back and he was very courteous about it. It is a typical steakhouse ambiance with lots of wood, white linen table cloths and low lighting. We struck gold and scored one of the booths which are very comfortable and feel very private. The service all around was excellent. The manager visited our table several times to check on us, our water glasses were always full, the waiter was very amiable. It was a good experience and I would definitely go back.
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D H.
Best steak I've had in Chicago in a long time. My only knock was the service was terrible (and it wasn't particularly crowded) and our waiter talked and talked and talked about his personal life which was rather odd. I had the steak and shrimp combo and it was delicious.
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Juli P.
I was in Chicago for a girls' weekend and used Yelp! To find a good steak house. We had a fantastic experience!! Our server, George, was wonderful and the steak was the best ribeye I've EVER had. That is really saying something, because I am really picky about my steaks and beforehand, the best steaks I'd ever eaten were ones I'd prepared. I was not crazy about the bean casserole, but the fresh vegetables were excellent. Ruth's Chris is a little pricey, but not extravagant compared to other premium steak houses. I am tempted to try with a Dallas location restaurant.
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Karen K.
I realize this is dissing a huge national chain that people swear by, but I have to speak the truth! Steak cooked in butter? What the hell. THAT is NOT gourmet - it's just plain disgusting. Everything was terribly salty and buttery and fatty. At least desert was better than store bought.
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Gail R.
I have been here for both my husband's birthday and my birthday and I have never been disappointed. First, the service is always top notch. They check on your frequently but are not obtrusive and they are honest in the recommendations. As far as the steaks, this is hands down the best steak I have ever had in my life! It is cooked on a 400 degree plate with butter. They know how to make a medium rare properly which is hard to find. So amazing!! They also have the best sweet potato casserole, it almost like a desert. Speaking of desert, they have an amazing chocolate trio dessert or you can't go wrong with the chocolate moose cheesecake which is whipped and fantastic. I can't recommend Ruth's Chris enough. It is great for a special occasion and depending on how large your appetite is, you could easily split a steak and get more sides.
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David N.
Not great, but pretty damn good. Reservations on a Saturday night ran about 10 minutes after our scheduled time. Pretty cramped at the entrance, but not too big of a deal... I suppose. The service is what stood out during our recent visit. These guys are pros for sure. They know what they're doing, they're very helpful and give plenty of explanations and recommendations, and really wait on you hand and foot. The menus, both food and drinks, are extensive, filling, and obviously pricey. You definitely get your monies-worth in the food department, however the drinks are a bit high, and didn't live up to their price tags. My Grey Goose on the rocks was a bit disappointing, as it was mostly ice, watered down, and went down way too easily. Had to ask for a lot less ice on my second go-round. Food-wise, the Sliced Tomato and Onion and Lobster Bisque apps were well-sized, well-seasoned, and great alternatives to the more traditional side or Caesar salads. My wife's petite filet and shrimp were great, although the temperatures seemed a bit inconsistent. One filet seemed a tad overdone, the other underdone. Not a big deal, as they were still juicy and packed with flavor. I grabbed the Vegetarian Selection, comprised of Spinach Au Gratin, Asparagus with Hollandaise, and a Baked Potato. The Spinach was rich, creamy, and one of the best I've had. Not a huge fan of the Asparagus with Hollandaise, as it was a too bitter to completely enjoy. All in all, it was a very filling, intimate dinner worth a recommendation to my friends and fam. Might check out Gibson's or Frog Bar next time...see how they match up.
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Neo A.
I've been to Ruth Chris a few times...this is the first time that i felt like my bone-in Ribeye wasn't as tender as it usually is. The steak was still good but not as "aged" or tender. The spicy lobster appetizer was outstanding however. Will i go back?...probably.
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DHJ U.
We have so many Great Steak Houses in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, but I think Ruth's Chris is in most people's top 3. The atmospere is classy, and the food is superb. The steaks - filet mignon, t-bones just melt in your mouth. But I can't stop there, I must give a shout out for there lobster bisque too! One of our pride and joy restaurant, get way to end your day after shopping on the magnificent mile! Superb service all the time! Just simply marvelous, darling!
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Terry B.
Let me begin by saying that I haven't felt the need to "yelp" about anything since I noticed how much restaurant management is crippled by arbitrary reviews written from extreme view points that I, for one, don't like being associated. With that being said, Ruth's Chris killed it Sunday night. I highly recommend the dark leather booths facing the TV in the bar. After our server explained the intricate steak process we ordered drinks, then wine, knowing this evening just turned eventful. Mannn... once the food began, it was the attentive eye of the server that kept the experience just that. From the onion rings to the KC Strip to bread pudding, complete with a visit from the exec chef to check on us and sing the praises of his genius broiler chef. So awesome. ...not like my opinion matters, though. ;)
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Scott B.
Yeah yeah, I know it's a chain. Nevertheless, the service and food is so top notch at this particular Ruth's Chris, I think it's necessary to review. Wifey & I came here for New Year's Eve, and we were promptly seated when we walked in---no wait like you'll experience at the pretentious Joes! Wifey ordered the petite filet with green beans. I ordered the regular filet with a baked potato. Both filets were a perfect med. rare. The quality is so good, I literally was cutting my steak with a fork. Tender meat, with a perfect seasoning, and of course a lot of butter. In addition to the amazing filets and great apps, the wine & martinis were top shelf and tasty too. The service---impeccable, as usual. Petra was our server, and she was top notch! I've eaten at this particular Ruth's Chris a handful of times, and can say with the utmost sincerity that each visit was nothing less than perfection! Of course, I will return!
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Sarah G.
I have eaten at this Ruth Chris locations on many occasions( over 10 times) and have always been pleased with the quality of food and service, it has always been our favorite steak house in the city. However when I chose Ruth Chris to have a birthday dinner for my boyfriend I cannot believe the way that we were treated. First off we waited 25 minutes to be seated with a reservation, granted I did have to ask them if they could accommodate two more people that I did not realize would be coming. Understandably it could take some time to adjust the table. When we finally are seated we order drinks and a few appetizers. We received our appetizers and had them finished before I received my glass of wine. Not the level of service I am used to at Ruth Chris but I was willing to look past it seeing as we had 11 people at our table and they did seem understaffed. Additionally, it seems as if the assistant waiter/food runner Karen didn't seem excited to be serving a table of young adults in there mid twenties, however we gave her our attention and did thank each person that came to drop anything off. The appetizers were delicious and what I expect at Ruth Chris. We tried to order two bottles of nice champagne seeing as it was a birthday but were actually denied service. The reason that we were given was that we were too drunk and in "fear of the safety of the waitstaff" we were denied!?!?!?! I have worked in hospitality for over 6 years and I understand that an establishment has the right to deny service of alcohol to a customer. However, no one at the table was spilling or breaking anything, nobody at the table was screaming or being obnoxiously loud, slurring there words or even rude to the waitstaff. I am still completely dumbfounded for why we were treated this way. I was not even half way through my first glass of wine, and the gentlemen that ordered the champagne hadn't had anything to drink at the table yet at all. When asked to speak with the manager(Jenny) she never came to the table therefore my boyfriend got up to speak with her personally one on one. After voicing his concerns and trying to get some information from her side of the situation she (Jenny) told him "to get away from me"?!?!? isn't that what children say to people when they are upset? That is not the way hospitality works, no apologies no trying to smooth things over in a mature adult like way, simply a "get away from me" and then her hiding in the back or somewhere else out of sight. Next comes the salad course where my ceaser i hate to say was just simply over dressed. I left 3/4 of it on the table. Finally our food comes out, and yes it took a long time but again we are a party of 11 so I can understand that it is going to take longer then a 2 top. My filet and lobster tail comes out looks and smells amazing, but I wait for everyone to get there meals so we can eat together. Well one rib-eye is completely missing, then a few dishes are completely wrong, missing lobster tails, incorrect cuts of meat etc. So while we are all waiting for the mistakes to be corrected to enjoy the steak my friend on the right of me has multiple black hairs on her steak plate. OK again, I understand that occasionally a single hair does by accident once in a blue moon end up in dish. However, there were multiple hairs and when we let our waiter know no one came over to apologize, no show again from Jenny. Additionally we have the sou chef in his uniform walking around our table sneering and looking at us. Do we really deserve to be treated this way? I was so embarrassed, I have never been treated so terribly and to think that it would happen at Ruth Chris I couldn't believe it. I felt terrible for all of the people I invited here to spend good money at this establishment and enjoy what should of been a delicious meal. After waiting for the manager to come to our table to give us some kind of apology my boyfriend and I this time get up to speak with Jenny again. She simply said they would comp her food, OK yes I expected that at the VERY LEAST but there was no apology or anything from her or the sou chef (Chris) who was standing with her. They were basically laughing at us. I felt so discriminated against because I am a young adult in my mid-twenties. I felt that if I was a man in my 40's this never would of been handled so inappropriately. As we all decided to leave after being treated so unkindly the chef(Chris) asked "who had the hair in there food?" when my friend said it was her's he laughed and said "sure looks like mine doesn't it". How immature and disgusting?!?!? Oh and in addition they had the police meet us outside who came back in with us to discuss the matter. They agreed with us saying that we had the right to leave and that we didn't even need to pay. We did end up paying, for fear that our server would be stuck with the bill but I will never ever go back to Ruth Chris again. I am so embarrassed I brought people here, NEVER AGAIN !! go somewhere
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Ed H.
If I could post zero stars, I would. This was my first trip to a Ruth's Chris and undoubtedly my last. When a group of 11 people go to a restaurant for a birthday dinner you would think that restaurant would gladly welcome the money, but this particular establishment apparently does not need it. Our party was refused the purchase of 2 celebratory bottles of champagne even though we had not ordered any other alcohol yet. Then 6 of our 11 entrees were delivered wrong, including no less than 5 hairs from the head of the head chef Jorge Fernandez, who even admitted to it being his preparation and hair. After we complained to Jenny Estes , the manager, her response was "you need to get away from." No apology, no compensation. Because we didn't eat we felt we shouldn't pay, but Jorge Fernandez had called Chicago PD before we left. They agreed we did not need to pay, and we were on our way. Bottom line, that was by far the worst service I've ever had ANYWHERE in my entire life.
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Jackie A.
Really felt out of place. Not really my crowd, but the food was awesome. I know they get busy and have a schedule.... I did feel a little rushed to eat and get out and would have liked not to be put on a schedule. Service was very prompt and clearly the staff knows what they were doing. The steaks are just excellent all around. Still I think I would rather be in my back yard.
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Desiree S.
This was a hard one to rate. The food was amazing. I had a petite filet, green beans, and a cupcake =) The filet was so good it should be given more than 5 stars. It was so tender that the next day, I ate the leftovers cold with plastic silverware and it still was like cutting through butter. The green beans with roasted garlic were cooked to that perfect point between crisp and tender where they just burst with sweet juicy flavor. And the cupcake, not oversized, not cloyingly over-sweetened, expertly moist, with a cream cheese frosting and fresh raspberries. The bar drinks were that exact mix you expect from a "good stiff drink." The service was ok. Just to make a note and not to knock my waitress personally, but I don't want to pay for ass kissing, nor do I particularly like it. If i wanted my ego fluffed I'd hire....a hooker...or something like that. I get it that it's a corporate place, it's expensive, and it's supposed to be all stuffy and proper. I get that they HAVE to go through specials and information and smile at me even though they feel like it. Personally, I could give a sh*t about all that....but I get that they have to do it. And she did all that. She hit every line in her script, every up-sell suggestion, even tried to throw some banter in there to seem friendly and genuine. "Oh-ho-ho, it's so nice to see couples having a great time. We like that here at Ruth's Chris!" It was like a bad commercial. I heard the same exact schpeel when she went to the table next to us. And again, nothing against the waitress---she actually seemed uncomfortable spitting it all out. What bothers me is this: while the servers are all uncomfortable trying to SEEM smiley and breezy with thier focus on pulling off this unnatural Mr. Belvedere meets your local car saleman act, I, the diner, still had to flag the busboy down to take care of things for most of my meal. Cocktail refills, pre-bussing, the next course, "yes, I'm ready for a box" and "Ooops, I got someone elses steak!" You know, food server stuff. Maybe it's designed that way on purpose??---the server is just some schmeazy sales rep and their busboy does all the work? Was the server slacking off or was it only her job to come sell me stuff in the first place? Weird and confusing. Great food, good drinks, nice seating (oh yeah! The host switched out my white napkin for a black one so I didn't get white lint on my black dress, brilliant!) , but minus stars for the bizarre car salesman-y non-service.
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Miriam B.
I am a steak nut!. And Ruth Chris is a great restaurant for carnivores and even vegetarians!. The service is top notch!. All the juices for the mixed drinks are fresh squeezed daily. I love this place!. It puts mortons, smith and lowensky and gibsons to shame!.
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King C.
No trip to Chicago would be complete without steak! I came in late, and I had some early meetings. I didn't have time to make it to Gibson's, so I chose between Keefer's, Sullivan's, Harry Caray, and Ruth Chris'. I chose Ruth Chris' because I read about the dinner special on Yelp. It sounded like a good deal, and I was hungry. I enjoyed the 6 oz. steak with shrimp. You can never go wrong with a steak on a flaming plate, drenched in butter. The crab chowder and mashed potatoes were solid. The bread and dessert left much to be desired. I also had a long 20-25 minute wait for my steak (after I finished my appetizer). I would've given the place a 3.5 star rating. But the Lakers-Utah game was on (Lakers won), and the bartender was awesome. So I'll give it a free upgrade to 4 stars.
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Max M.
Steak. Steak. Steak. Restaurant Week provided a very good excuse to check out Ruth's Chris Steak House for the first time. THE REVIEW "I don't wanna trip, but the truth is Girl the way you cook a steak Remind me of the strips at Ruth's Chris" Fabolous Ruth's Chris is so popular that it managed to work its way into one rapper Fabolous' songs. Ruth's def has its loyalists. This place was fully packed when I went for my 9:15 res. The decor is very old school: dark wood, green carpet, mirrors everywhere, lamp shades, dim lighting. But it isn't old school in that Manhattan Upper East Side way. It's a marketed version of old school for the masses---something to convey Ruth's legacy in the galaxy of steak. People were having fun. The restaurant had a very young clientele for Restaurant Week. I think this helped the energy in the restaurant. There weren't any "suits" in the dining room. I took a friend here because Ruth's had one of the best deals in town: a first course, a 12 oz Prime Ribeye steak or Salmon, choice of side, and dessert for $32. The competition didn't even come close to this. Most steaks weighed in at 7 oz or less. That's good if you eat like a bird. Peter Luger's has its steak sauce. Bobby Flay and Craft have their dry rubs. Others have a marinade. Others gently smoke their steaks over a wood fired grill. What about Ruth's? Are you taking notes? Ruth's steaks are broiled at 1800 degrees with butter. That's it. Period. Wow. Meat cooked in butter? Really? Last time I checked, almost 90% of everything in an upsacle restaurant is cooked in butter. What's the big deal? They crust their steak with some butter rub or something? It's called a seasoned butter. It's one of the first things you learn in cooking school. Yeah...real "special." It's not rocket science. Still, steak broiled in butter sounds good to me (heart risks aside). I ordered the Louisiana Gumbo, the Ribeye with creamed spinach, and the Bread Pudding. The Gumbo was nothing special. It was lukewarm which was annoying. The flavor was okay---bordering on a little too salty. The steak was very good. The portion was a hearty slab of fat-capped Prime beef. It arrives sizzling on a hot plate. They cooked the meat a perfect medium pink in the center. The meat was tender and juicy. The flesh was saturated in butter flavor almost as if they had injected the meat. They did a good job of seasoning with salt as well. That cow can rest in his grave knowing that Ruth's chefs honored his noble sacrifice. The creamed spinach was bland and way too runny. They added too much bechamel sauce. Dessert was disappointing. The bread pudding was a bit too dense. The flavor was one dimensional. The service was very good considering how busy the restaurant was. The hostess was very warm and welcoming. The server was attentive and the back servers kept our water glasses full. The food is very rich. My stomach was def pushing the limits of how much fat it could handle in one sitting. So I do understand why some people find the food a bit overwhelming. The final verdict is good. I came for that 12 oz ribeye and they nailed it. So it doesn't bother me that the rest of the meal was mediocre. Props to Ruth's Chris for being one of the few participating restaurants in Restaurant Week that delivered value and quality within the $32 menu pricing. Ruth's Chris steak isn't the best, but it is solid. Just be prepared to hit the treadmill afterwards.
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Kevin W.
The steak is "oh-so buttery delicious"!!! I had dinner here with some of my family earlier this winter. The ribeye steak I ordered came on a super hot and buttered plate, and the ribeye was super tender and cooked to perfection (medium rare). It was so succulent I didn't even need steak sauce. It came with a large piece of broccoli, which was just okay. Pairing the steak with a nice cabernet is a good choice too haha. But again the steak was Really good and this is why we came, so mission accomplished. In addition, the service was very good, attentive and very courteous to us. The location of this place is in downtown Chicago, so parking is scarce, and valet is a good choice if you can't find meter parking. Although the steak is pricey at $40 for a steak, I'm giving this place 5 stars because you come here for a good steak and you will still be surprised at how awesome it is.
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Jackie C.
Probably the best steak I have had in the city. They have a restaurant week menu year round (two choices, 29.95 or 39.95 for an appitizer, main course and dessert) which is a great deal! The filet was amazing and had great flavor, the mashed potatoes were a great side. A definite must go!
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Scott H.
We went here for to celebrate Restaurant Week in Chicago last week. They had a great Pre fixe menu where we got to sample many delicious items. I have been to a Ruth's Chris restaurants in the past and this time def did not disappoint. My new fav steak is the Ribeye...so good, better than the filet in my opinion. I would def go back even if not for a pre fix menu. SHJLFeb09
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Sara S.
My boyfriend and I went for dinner this week and the food was less than stellar. Now, we both ordered fish and yes, it's a steakhouse, however if it's on the menu, it better be good. Our salads were good - kinda hard to screw up a dinner and Caesar salad though. He ordered scallops with mushrooms for the side. The scallops were actually charred! One of them was undercooked. Very inconsistent. The mushrooms came out whole and unseasoned. They were basically just soaked in butter. The expectation (at a steakhouse) was sliced mushrooms seasoned nicely. Not the case. I ordered sea bass stuffed with crab and Brussels sprouts on the side. The sea bass had been poached in butter, which was the only flavor coming through. The Brussels sprouts were cooked in honey and bacon. You'd think they'd be absolutely delicious with those ingredients, right? They were average at best and they didn't peel the outer layer off, which I guess I'll cut them some slack due to the volume they deal with on a nightly basis. We cook them at home all the time in olive oil with lemon juice and lemon zest and we both thought ours were comparable, if not better. Needless to say, the cost of the meal was not worth it. I have no plans on returning. Unfortunate.
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Nate J.
Fast and friendly service, excellent wine selection, great steaks, great atmosphere. Will come back. Our server was Chris, great guy.
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Carol J.
I love steak. I love butter. I love steaks sizzling with butter. I love baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole. I love perfectly poured martinis in giant glasses and fine wines of the world. I love desserts made from scratch with an extra helping of heaven thrown in. I love goofy names of restaurants that people constantly get wrong but they have a story behind them so they won't change it. I love warm inviting dining rooms with impeccable service and gracious management, I love lively bar scenes and generous appetizer portions. I love having seafood options for my fish loving friends and humongous salads for my veggie loving friends. I love Ruth's Chris.....
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Mindy S.
Service was impeccable and I can taste the perfect steak as I think of it now. Have you ever had steak that was melt-in-your-mouth flakey? Ruth's Chris can deliver that experience and they do it well. Salad was good, sides tasted better than they looked. Busy busy busy downtown location, I'm not rushing to go back. Although, now that I think of it, Ruth's Chris was the first time my steak has stayed hot throughout my ENTIRE meal, thanks to their scorching plates!
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Vickie L.
Never a bad meal here, I've been to Ruth's Chris about 5 times (Chicago & Ft Worth, TX). Love the steaks and the sizzling 500 degree plates (which I always touch and burn myself because I always forget). The melted butter sizzling on top is awesome. They currently have a 3 course price fixed menu at 2 price points - $39.95 and $49.95. I think this is a great option because you get a salad/soup, decently sized entree, one side dish, and the dessert. I just went tonight for dinner and had the 3 course $39.95 menu and had the steak house salad (nothing special), but the blue cheese dressing is delicious! I got the 6 oz filet + shrimp for my entree. It looked tiny when it came out, but it was super thick, about 2". I got the sauteed mushrooms (nothing special) and my date got the mashed potatoes and the ribeye. ($49.95). We added on the sweet potato casserole - ALWAYS get the sweet potato casserole!!! Though they put too much topping on, I wanted more potato and less casserole. They only have one dessert with the fixed price menu - a small serving of chocolate mousse and a small serving of berries & sweet cream on the same platter. I thought both were very good, but there should have been more berries. Service was very good - bus boys used the crumber to clean up the mess! I love places that use crumbers! We only had water, and our check after tax (not including tip) was only $110! Not bad for 3 courses plus a side dish! Highly recommended even without the fixed price menu (but how can you pass it up???) But this is really a special occasion place since it's so pricey.
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Lai X.
All I can say is - great steaks! The steak (Filet) totally melts in your mouth, not to mention the nice buttery aroma from the sizzling butter on my hot plate! The sides were also pretty yummy - we got the creamed spinach (could use a little more salt, but that'd be unhealthy), mashed sweet potatoes, and shoe string fries. Finished our dinner on a high note by orderng Creme Brulee and Chocolate Sin Cake...the cake was a little dry and hard, but the Creme Brulee was simply heavenly...very rich and creamy. So if you ever go there for steaks, def. save some room for dessert, cuz it's worth it!
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Sarah B.
I am not a steak eater. I know that being a native Nebraskan that this is blasphemous. But it is true. I rarely eat steak so when someone wants to take me to a steakhouse, almost always I am not eager to go. But being the cordial, sweet person that I am, I agree. This time things were different. My companion and I were just swinging through on our way out for the evening so we sat at the bar for a quick dinner. We decided to share a large filet, medium. I cant stand bloody meat so I was a bit weary. But when our server brought out two sizzling plates of melted butter and split our steak onto them my fear went out the window. Anything is excellent when swimming in melted butter. I mean to tell you that this steak was amazing. Tender, juicy, full of flavor and I didnt even notice it was still pink. That, my friends, says something. I think I may even crave steak now..it was that good. We had some good times chatting up the bartenders/barbacks, our drinks were strong and of course, that amazing steak. Im not an expert on steakhouses but I would go back here for sure.
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Margaret N.
Wowza!! We came here for dinner after a play at the Goodman, for starters, we sat at the bar for drinks while we waited for our table. Our awesome bartender, Dave, whipped up a delicious raspberry mojito (made with fresh crushed raspberries) for me despite the fact it's not on the menu. I had a ridiculous craving and it hit the spot!! We had a party of 6, and we were seated at a big round table which was nice because it was conducive to conversation. Many of us went for the chef special, 6 oz. filet and 8 oz. lobster. I'm sooo glad I did, it was one of the most delicious meals I've had in awhile. My steak was cooked to perfection (a.k.a. medium) and nothing beats a lobster with a big cup of drawn butter. My boyfriend also ordered his steak medium and it came pretty much well done, there was no pink in the center. He said it was still good, but just a little tough. But basically, a steak served dripping in butter is definitely a heart attack on a plate, but I think it's a good way to go. We split some sides of garlic mashed potatoes, au gratin spinach and onion rings. In short, everything was delicious and our server was polite without being overbearing. On our way home, we had a cab driving like a bat out of hell, and I said to my boyfriend "If we die in this cab, at least we had an amazing last meal."
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Andrew Y.
Heres the deal...im from chicago..i know all the steak places we have in this city...but for some reason the ridiculous hot plate with my prime filet on it from Ruths Chris is the best. I rank this the best filet in the city....now best bone in goes to chop house..but we are speaking about ruths chris.. the scallops, whipped potatoes, baked, and filet are all very good...so good that i never change my order here...its decent atmosphere, not the best...but you are on hubbard so afterward you can shoot down the street for a good time
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Eric L.
After much hype from friends and family, my girlfriend and I decided to check out this higher-end steak house. I am a die-hard Wildfire fanatic so naturally I would stack this restaurant up with them...and I must say that I was dissappointed. I would say that overall the food was overpriced based on the quality; our calamari was way too mushy for my taste, and we did not even get "side" dishes with our steak orders (granted I'm not expecting an entire plate on the side, but while most other steakhouses INCLUDING Wildfire give you at least veggies on the side, we had to pay $8 each for a small side). What we DID pay for was not worth the price: the asparagus was OK but not spectacular, and the steamed mushrooms tasted like boiled garbage. Sides aside, let's go to the steaks... We both opted to get the filet mignon medium; unfortunately mine came well-done, and hers was medium, but still difficult to cut. Don't get me wrong, these steaks were not bad, but being a steakhouse I would expect Ruth's to be experts in cooking these. Overall I would rate the food as lackluster, however the service was phenomenal. I did not make a big deal about my steak, but did bring it to the attention of my waitress when she asked how it was. She offered to bring out a new one, but I declined as I ate a few bites already; a manager came by apologizing again for the overcooked steak and offering to bring another one, but I politely declined yet again. Before we left the manager came by one more time and said he took care of the steak on the bill, saying "we do thousands of these steaks and should get them right." The steak was removed from the bill! Again, 5/5 stars on service, but I'd give the food 2/5 from a cost and quality perspective; If I had the choice of going here or Wildfire I would hands down pick Wildfire. Our bill for 2 glasses of wine, calamari, 2 side dishes and one steak (after mine was removed) was still $125....overpriced but I'm happy they addressed the issue with my steak.
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Brandie T.
Dear Ruth Chris: I wasn't sure what to expect ... a steak house is a steak house ... RIGHT? um ... no. So far, I've been to at least 3 here in the Chicago area, and - while they were good, last night, they were just undone. Not since Clinkerdagger, Bakerstaff & Petts in Tacoma, WA a LIFETIME ago, have I had Medium Rare Steak as good as I was privileged to devour for my Birthday!! I got the Petite Filet with Shrimp and I could have cut it with my FORK it was so tender and succulent! The crab stuffed mushrooms? to DIE for! Le Piece de Resistance? my desert - complete with lit candle. Yes - I truly felt like Queen for a Day for my Birthday Celebration!! I am in love - I will forever turn to Ruth Chris for my future special occasions. I am -now- a loyal fan! The staff was SO incredible, I want to adopt them all!! Marci was positively the *best* server I have encountered in a LONG time!! Thank you -- Thank you -- Thank you !!
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Hula B.
professional service great food quality great wine list even though it's dressy - they don't really care if you're not.
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Lauren D.
Delicious. I was here last week for my anniversary dinner, and it was perfect! I got there early, as I'm known to do, and ordered a glass of champagne at the bar. The bartender was speedy and very friendly. He took care of me as soon as I sat down. I like that they have TVs in the bar, so when I am waiting by myself (which I frequently am), I have something to watch. As soon as my boyfriend arrived we were seated. The decor is very romantic. Dark wood, low (but not obnoxiously low) lighting. They gave us black napkins, which was great so I didn't get white fuzz on my black pants. The prix-fixe menu is great. We both had Caesar Salad's to start. Delicious. Then I had the petit-fillet with jumbo shrimp and mashed potatoes and my boyfriend had crab cakes and green beans. Everything was fantastic. It comes covered in butter, which adds to the taste, but it is definitely not low-fat. You can order the steak with no butter on it if you want - but I think it's worth the calories for the added touch. I don't believe in ordering anything over medium at nice steakhouses, but order your steak one notch above what you would normally get here. My boyfrend gave me a heads up, and my medium steak came out perfectly medium-rare. I'm happy he gave me that tip, the steak was delicious. The desert was nothing to write home about, but by that point we were both stuffed anyways. There was so much food my boyfriend had to take one of his crabcakes home as well as most of our sides. For $40/person plus wine it was a great meal for a great price. We will definitely be going back again.
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Ed R.
Another manager called, apologized and offered us a gift card to try it again. Not happy with the original incident but appreciate the attempt to make things right!
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Ashique M.
I have never ever had a steak like this before simply phenomenal! No matter how many steak houses I have tried they always reign supreme!!!!!
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Mark W.
Next time you're in Chicago, head down to Ruth's Chris to get one of the best steaks you'll ever taste. Don't worry about how much you spend there...you only live once and steaks this good are few and far between. See what life is like served on a platter of sizzling butter! FOOD: Our group got some a la carte items that were great: fresh asparagus with hollandaise, Tempura onion rings with honey Thai sauce, calamari, and the Veal Osso Buco ravioli. Everything was cooked and prepared very well and I didn't have any complaints about the taste whatsoever. For my main dish, I got the Ribeye and it was excellent! Cooked exactly to order and was rich with flavor. Being served on a bed of sizzling butter really does add some great flavor! SERVICE: Our waiter was very attentive and kind. He was always prompt to refill our water glasses and provide us with more wine. He checked back often, while still allowing us to maintain our privacy. Very helpful and fun. ATMOSPHERE: Dim lighting for evenings helps make it a more intimate environment as far as steak houses are concerned. Tables, linens, woodwork, fixtures, and bathrooms were all tasteful and classy. There are several booths for small parties, tables for two, and larger tables for groups-- accommodates all very well. It's also a plus that Ruth Chris is located right in the heart of an exciting part of Chicago-- plenty of entertainment and places to get drinks afterward.
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Andrew T.
Always a great meal here! If you haven't made reservations, I've always been able to get in by sitting at the "bar" area. They still have a few tables and booths there so it's not really second-rate at all. Any steak is great, they are cooked in butter and no place else has a steak like it. I recommend the bone-in ribeye. YUM! The sides are huge (get the mashed potatoes) and the creme brulee is excellent too. When you do sit in the dining room, the waiter calls you Mr. so and so (from your reservation), which is always a nice touch. Great service, my diet cokes were refilled with new ones before I was done with each one. For lunch: had a salmon special from the inside cover... It was amazing and 14 bucks. It had the best creamy red sauce and had fried scallops (small but lots) to boot. Desert: chocolate mousse/cheesecake is amazingly good. Every steak lover HAS to try Ruth's Chris!
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Christopher S.
I've been here so many times it's hard to remember. My buddy and I love to come here and make fun of the suburbanites while enjoying a delicious, reasonably-priced steak. Yes, I know this is a chain. I am not that snooty (or downright stupid) to care about stuff like that. Service here is always FANTASTIC. No matter how we're dressed, we are always treated like royalty (I have a penchant for rocker T's and jeans). Wine selection is great and the waiters will always let you know what to pair your steak with (bring back the Bommarito!!). I always get the filet, my buddy always gets the strip. Both are consistently delicious (we share, so what?). Sides are great (love the broccoli) and if you can save room, GET DESSERT! Also, try your steak Oscar style next time, you will not be disappointed. SIZZLE! Love that hot steak coming out of the broiler with the butter popping and dancing on the plate. This is how a steak should be served. Overall this place is great. Check it out if you want a good steak and don't feel like dropping $250 at Morton's.
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James B.
Yum!!! Nothing like red meat with butter added to intrinsic saturated fat! Colonoscopy, anyone??
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Liz L.
I've always had a good experience here. When making a reservation, they asked if we were celebrating anything, and I informed them it was our anniversary. We were treated to a complimentary dessert. The preparation of the steaks is exquisite. I must admit, I've only gotten the Petite Filet in the 4 times I've been there, but I've never been disappointed. One time I couldn't finish it and was taking the leftovers home; the waiter accidentally dropped them on the floor. They immediately apologized and quickly cooked up an equivalently sized portion, just for me to take home.
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Jennifer B.
I usually avoid chain places on principal, but Ruth's Chris is so good that I make an exception. They really do have amazing steaks. Much better than Gibsons, for sure. We went for restaurant week, which was an amazing deal. The full price menu is a little pricey, but I think it's totally worth it. The steaks are cooked perfectly and the butter on top is a nice touch. The sides are delicious and they have a great wine selection. Worthy of a special occassion.
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Emilie A.
What a disappointment for 2011 Restaurant Week. I've always been a fan, but when we visited for the prix fixe menu we found our steaks just not up to Ruth's delicious standard. The 12 oz ribeye was very thinly sliced and ended up over-done when served on their extremely hot plate, so much so that we had to send one back for a do-over. My husband felt like Ruth's had brought in steaks substandard to their norm just for the specially priced Restaurant Week menu. When compared to the Capital Grille that we also enjoyed during Restaurant Week, our meal at Ruth's fell disappointingly short.
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Kristin B.
I know it's a sin to go to a steakhouse such as this and not order steak, but...the man and I were in the mood for some seafood! We went for Valentine's Day dinner just before 8pm and the place was busy but not crazy packed. We ordered the crab cakes appetizer, the man ordered the stuffed chicken breast and I ordered the chilean sea bass, along with a baked potato and a bottle of riesling. Dessert was a slice of carrot cake with a side of vanilla ice cream. Everything was absolutely delicious, but the best part of the night was our waiter Chris--he was on top of everything and was very efficient and personable---we had a wonderful dinner in a cozy atmosphere!
Holy crap this place is GOOD. Ate here for my birthday with boyfriend and sister. We ordered 2 new york strips (rare and PERFECT), the mashed potatoes, potatoes au gratin and green beans. My sister ordered the 3 course fall/winter meal with the filet w/ shrimp and an amazing salad (mixed greens, roasted corn, fried garlic, dried cherries, salted pecans, crumbled bacon and gorgonzola cheese I think) that I believe is seasonal as it's not on their main menu. Everything was SO good! I prefer their steak over Wildfire. Their steaks are aged and seasoned very well too, so they're incredibly flavorful even in the center. Do yourself a favor and order it rare. The hot plate will cook it a bit more as you eat it, but it tastes incredible when it's tender and rare. The butter is whipped and salted and so so good, on the steaks, on the bread, in the mashed taters, pretty much in everything. The restaurant is super dark though, but that's also a restaurant ploy to make you eat more. Valet and coat service are great (valet is $15 i think) and the servers are fantastic. For dessert we got a chocolate molten cake on the house since it was my birthday, and even though we were so full it was a little painful, the cake w/ ice cream and a super ripe strawberry (even in Dec) was incredible. This place pays incredible attention to detail; my boyfriend commented that even the silverware was so clean and shiny. They general manager also wrote me a card. Attention to detail can really put a restaurant a cut above others, and Ruth's Chris's attention to detail definitely does that for them. Next time there's a big event for a small group of people, we're definitely coming here!
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Stuart W.
I love this place. The steaks are cooked perfectly every time I have been here. The mashed potatoes are amazing. You need to try it for yourself. They are moderately price, but the food is phenomenal.
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Anne W.
I went to my first Ruth Chris in Beverly Hills. I love this place. The service is excellent. The steaks are yummy and buttery. I think the cowboy ribeye and the ribeye are excellent choices. Good wine selection. Good beef carpaccio. Too bad there is no prime rib or creamed spinach. I wouldn't recommend their chopped salad though... not worth the price in my opinion.
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John O.
I actually liked the family style pass around at this place. London Broil was to die for and loved the portion size. I now live in the burbs and wishing for one out here. The service here rocks too. Had no problem getting a drink and there was always a bus boy or waiter there when your looking for one.
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Valerie M.
I went for mother's day and the food was so good. I had the meal with the filet mignon and shrimp. I had the house salad and garlic mashed potatoes and the dessert symphony. The berries in the dessert were good but the cake was really rich. I also had a strawberry lemonade and it was very good.
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Alyssa O.
This is by far my favorite steakhouse in the city. Yeah I know it's a chain, there actually was one down the street from me when I lived in Connecticut, but I'm not a snob - good food is good food. I've been to lots of great steakhouses in the city: Morton's, Smith&Wollensky, you name it, but Ruth Chris remains my guilty pleasure. And yes, I know they douse everything with butter, and that may be part of the reason why it tastes so good, who knows. I usually get the petit filet with mashed potatoes, and they have a great deal for lunch - you can get both plus dessert (also very tasty) for $22.
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Christine S.
I can quite honestly say that this was the best restaurant experience of my life. I took my boyfriend here for his 26th birthday and the wait staff was amazing. I easily made a reservation on the restaurant's website and as soon as we walked in they knew us by name. I mentioned that it was my boyfriend's birthday and everyone who spoke to us wished him a happy birthday. We felt so welcome! The food and drinks were amazing, too. I got their stuffed chicken breast which was literally the best chicken I have ever eaten. The chicken was supremely moist and the cheese it was stuffed with was heavenly. My boyfriend got some steak (I'm not much of a steak eater, sorry, don't remember what kind/cut...) and he raved about it. We shared mashed potatoes and asparagus and they were excellent. Plus, they threw in a free desert for my boyfriend's b-day. He chose the banana cream pie number, it was awesome. Honestly, the atmosphere (dark wood, dimmed lights, totally romantic), the food (OMG!) and the service (attentive but not obnoxious, genuinely nice, warm, funny) were all topnotch. I will definitely make this a regular stop when I am in Chicago. It is "pricey" but oh so worth it. Delicious, wonderful dining experience! P.S. Do. NOT. touch. the. plates. No finger prints for days. Wasn't fun.
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Stacy M.
Food is great (especially the oysters rockefeller)!!
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Jasmine P.
I had a great time here. The food was sooo good! Though expensive, it is worth it. What did I have? -Lobster bisque -8 oz. filet mignon -mashed potatoes -chocolate mousse cake with a cookie crust. Everything tasted wonderful. My only concerns were that the mashed potatoes seemed to be soaked in butter and I like my mashed potatoes less soaked. I didn't end up finishing all of my chocolate mousse cake as it was a bit much for me, but from what I did finish, it was delicious! As for drinks, I stuck with having a mojito before dinner and shiraz with my dinner. My boyfriend ended up trying one of their cocktails that had strawberries, vodka, and basil -- similar to a mojito. Boyfriend said it was pretty good, so if you're feeling adventurous, you might want to try that. The atmosphere is rather dark with a small candle. This makes it rather difficult to read the menu or sign your credit card slip, but other than that, the ambiance is rather romantic.
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T F.
I've been to Ruth's several times (10+) and they have yet to let me down. The service here is always excellent, especially George, who always seems to get it done right the first time. My biggest pet peeve when it comes to steakhouses is getting the temperature incorrect and the only way to fail for me is over cooking it (I prefer rare to medium rare). That has yet to be the case here. The steaks are the main draw for me here and they are always done right. From the filet to the "Cowboy" bone-in ribeye, I always know I am getting a great cut of meat drenched in sizzling butter. The apps and sides are also guaranteed to please. Overall, I know this place will always be a first class dining experience.
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Jon J.
Ruth's Chris is my absolute favorite. I think that their sweet potato casserole is actually a recipe passed on to Ruth by God himself. Seriously, it is that good. And their steaks! Perfect, every time. So why not the five stars, you say? While it may be a minor nit, I think that the setting of this restaurant doesn't do the food justice. It's in an unremarkable building, with a sort of cramped interior. The food, service, and even the cutlery remain top-notch, but for a place that's this amazing, I would expect a setting somewhat better than the Bennigan's-esque interior. With some restaurants, this is an OK trait because it feels like you're at a hidden gem - but when you're dropping $100/person on dinner I don't want to feel that - I want to feel like I'm in an amazing location. So, dammit Ruth's Chris - take over NoMi's space, to assert your position as the best steakhouse in Chicago!
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Katherine R.
Three course meal for $39.95? Sign. Me. Up! I went here for the first time, finally, for a birthday dinner. I was super pumped to finally try out the famed Ruth Chris! Bummer that I finally make it here when I no longer eat meat, but fret not my friends. I did sneak a piece of my boyfriend's steak- sorry! Total cheater. Before I get into the food, I would like to point out the service. You expect greatness at a place like this and that we received. Our server could not have been more attentive or nice. He was right on with the drinks and was just all around a pleasant person. We had mushrooms caps for an appetizer- I think stuffed with crab. YUM. We should've ordered another, but wasn't my call tonight. Course one, salad....it was good. It's a house salad, so nothing SPECTACULAR. I had the salmon...at a steak house. So wah wah. It was a big, perfectly cooked piece of fish. My only gripe is that it tasted like it was marinated in a vat of butter. I like butter as much as the next guy, but lay off the sauce man! I don't think I should have the mentality, "That's what you get for ordering fish at a steak house." A place with such a high reputation for meat, should be able to knock a piece of fish out of the park. Everything else was great so this will in no-way deter me from returning. A great location and a great spot to bring a date or celebrate a special occasion.
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Janene M.
I went here with friends for New Years Eve for dinner. It was delicious. We all had the Ruth's Classics. Delicious. The dessert is very rich.
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China W.
All you smell is butter when the dishes are brought out, YUMM. I've visited this place on two separate occasions. Their stuffed chicken breast is to die for (salivating). I have also had there fillet Mignon which is tender, rich and mouthwatering down to the last bite. There mashed potatoes are good. I tasted their corn pudding and it was to die for- And I don't even like corn pudding. The only recommendation that I would have to suggest is that they have better desserts to choose from but after you chow down on the bread, appetizer, and entree you really won't have enough room for dessert anyway. But I highly recommend!
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Jason L.
This is as good as it gets for a great steak!!!
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Peter L.
The steak was too buttery. That said, this place was awesome, including the slippery steak. The first time I came a couple years ago, our brand-new and slightly nervous waiter accidentally spilled my beer on my lap, which brought him almost to the verge of tears, apologies from the manager, and best of all -- free beer, extra sides, complimentary dessert wine and unlimited desserts. One of the best nights ever. And now they've earned a lifelong customer, even if it's only cause I'm secretly wishing the waiter's going to spill my beer again. Oh and the food is awesome and worth every penny.
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Melissa H.
We go here once a year for my birthday or Dad's B-day. I always get the filet (the bigger one). Everything is a la carte and quite pricey therefore the once or twice a year. By far the BEST steak I have EVER HAVE! Can you say sauteed in butter..what more could you want!!!??
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Patrick R.
Went here for Restaurant Week. This was my first time at the Chicago location and like the other locations I've been to, it doesn't disappoint. Maybe not quite a 4, but definitely not a 3. Now why go to a chain restaurant for restaurant week? Because they were able to accommodate the large group of guys I put together for steak night. Plus Ruth's Chris is also a great value for Restaurant Week. The ribeye alone on their menu is $39. And the portions for the appetizer and side are large. Despite it being a chain, it's still one of the best steak houses in Chicago. The preparation seems pretty simple - cook it super hot and add lots of butter - but the result is excellent. The 3 courses I had were the seafood gumbo, 12 oz ribeye with mashed potatoes, and desert symphony (only choice for restaurant week). The gumbo was good, nothing special. The ribeye was excellent as always - as was the mashed potatoes. And the desert symphony was a pleasant surprise. The fresh berries and sweet cream was exactly that - very fresh and very sweet and very creamy. The chocolate mouse was good as well. The only down side is it looks like they packed in more tables for Restaurant week. Felt a bit cramped, but we were able to get my party of 7 in.
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Karin L.
Went today for lunch today on the first day of Restaurant Week. We arrived for our 1:30pm reservation and they promptly seated us. I liked the decor, "A" thought it was pretty standard. I ordered seafood gumbo, 6 oz petite filet and the mashed potatoes. "A" ordered seafood gumbo, 10 oz new york strip and mushrooms. The bread was all right, only slightly warmed and they gave us both white and wheat. The crust wasn't as nice and crunchy as I like and the center wasn't that nice chewy bread that I prefer. The butter was whipped. The food came out steadily and there were no long waits. The seafood gumbo was tasty enough, not something I'd normally order though. Before I mixed in the rice, I thought the soup was a bit too salty. The soup had pieces of ham, chicken and shrimp in it. The steaks came out sizzling and cooked perfectly medium rare. My petite filet was the perfect size for me and very tender. Even though it was supposedly less beefy than the New York....I thought it was fine and not that far behind on the flavor. If I wanted to take some home, I guess the 10 oz NY would be a better deal, it was far larger and only slightly firmer than the filet mignon. "A" preferred NY strip by a significant margin. The mashed potatoes were a bit too buttery, perhaps ordering them without the pat of butter on top would be better since there is already plenty of butter in the actual mashed potatoes. "A" avoided them all together. The mushrooms were whole and they gave around 5-6? They were fairly large and I sliced each of mine into quarters. They were prepared very well. "A" ordered the sparkling pomegranate lemonade ($5). I thought it tasted all right, but definitely nothing special. The waitress asked if he wanted another one...no refills. But, when she brought the second one it seemed to be pomegranate lemonade (no sparkle) and the thing was way too sweet and tart...kinda like juice concentrate, I tried to dilute it just to drink it. I was tempted to send it back, but "A" didn't want to make a big deal out of it. The dessert was this dense chocolate mousse in a chocolate cup with 2 blueberries on top and fresh whipped cream. I nibbled at it...but it was WAY too dense, "A" thought it was too rich too. I aways thought chocolate mousse was suppose to be kinda light but nope, I had to really push my spoon into it to get a bite. It also came with this fresh berries with sweet cream. THAT was delicious. The berries were all very firm, sweet, and fresh. I thought overall the restaurant week menu for Ruth's Chris is a great bargain esp. for lunch. Oh and our server was very attentive and nice. She cracked a few jokes and was very open about the whole Restaurant Week thing, I say that since I read on some reviews on other participating restaurants that they don't treat the Restaurant Week customers as nicely. She was great. This was my second trip to a Ruth's Chris (one in SF and this one) and I wouldn't mind heading back esp for Restaurant Week.
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Yvonne O.
What a difference a year makes. We spent New Year's Eve here this year and I was so disappointed. Osso Bucco Ravioli totally over-seasoned and you couldn't taste the meat. No offer of a pre-dinner cocktail (and we were at the earleist possible seating, believe me). I was looking forward to the lamb all week and not only was the meat over-cooked - no way was this grey a medium doneness, but the chops were tiny. The husband's surf and turf was ok and cooked to medium-rare, but nothing spectacular. We didn't bother staying for dessert after that disappointment and were in and out in less than 90 minutes, spending $130 plus tip on this disaster. So not the place of yore anymore.
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PT R.
A restaurant week winner!! After it's all said and done, Ruth Chris' was THE best menu I had for restaurant week which makes me confident that I want to check them out as a regular. 1. Lobster bisque and House Salad - both delicious but the bisque was superb 2. Didn't try the chicken. Filet mignon was good but could use less salt. 12 oz Ribeye was delicious! Very well seasoned and beats the Filet hands down! Salmon was also very good... it came with scallops on top as a dressing. Nice touch! Sides: The mashed potatoes and creamed spinach were delicious! Sauteed mushrooms were good too but nothing to write home about. 3. Desserts: Bread pudding was a little heavy on the alcohol for my taste but it was still delicious. Chocolate mousse cheesecake - good mousse but unnecessary whipped cream All in all, great value for your buck (everyone was stuffed!) AND excellent service. We rolled in with a large party 1 hour before closing and they didn't give us any glares or whatever you would expect from some other restaurants. And they pleasantly rearranged seating to add people to our party as last minuters showed up too. 22 people! I didn't give it 5 stars only because I still think Gibson's steaks are better but Ruth Chris is still very good.
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Patrick B.
To all the people that bad mouth chain restaurants... This is your answer. There is a reason you can find Ruth's Chris in all the big cities: The place is the shiznittle boom bang. A warm comfortable environment that makes you feel like you're sitting by the fireplace at grandpa's house with a glass of red and a mean fillet layed out in front of you. If grandpa is donald trump perhaps. It's definitely a classy joint with a steak thats worth the trip.
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Leang E.
As part of Restaurant Week, I took my family that was in town to try this place out. We were seated shortly after we had gotten there, which had not been the case for a couple other places that I made reservations at. We were taken upstairs where it's a bit more quiet and secluded. I liked it better than downstairs on the main floor because we were actually able to hear each other talk and have conversation. The prix fixe menu was quite good with a choice of the lobster seafood gumbo and the salad. I felt that the gumbo might be a little heavy and opted for the salad. It was slightly bland, but the filet more than made up for it. My dad's chicken dish was also good, and my sister seemed to enjoy the prime rib. The mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and mushroom sides were very flavorful as well. We could barely fit anymore in our stomachs, but made room for dessert. We had the chocolate mousse cheesecake and the bread pudding. My mom liked the bread pudding so much that she wants me to look up a recipe for her. The portions were huge, so we took a couple of them home. Our server George was super sweet and very on the ball. He didn't rush us, but got our food very promptly. The prices are very fair for steak and if I would come at any other time I don't think I'd feel overcharged like some other places.
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Kevin B.
For the prices and the reputation, I really wasn't blown away. I got a filet and it was tender as butter but there really wasn't a whole lot of flavor. I also got a lobster gumbo soup and a side of spinach. Again, both good but nothing that blew me away. They serve steaks on HOT plates. It looks pretty cool. The butter is literally boiling on the plate as you cut into your steak. I cut a few pieces and they literally cooked on the plate before I could get to them. Again, good, not great. Probably not worth the money. I'm going to look elsewhere for my fancy steakhouse.
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Julia T.
My fiance took me here for my birthday and let me tell you, I fell in love! Who ever thought of buttery steak is a genius! The portions are huge and the sides are so delicious! I had the mashed potato which was soooo creamy and my fiance had the spinach and that was delicious also. The steak is cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth! The molten chocolate cake was decadent. The service is superb. A perk is it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to dine here!
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Mike B.
Yes it's a "chain". Yes anything dipped in butter is theoretically awesome. That said: I've never had a better steak in my life. In Chicago, I've been to Gibson's, Morton's, Sullivan's, Keefer's, Wildfire, and Smith & Wollensky. RC dominates all. If any of you can suggest a better steak in your opinion in Chicagoland, let me know! :)
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Rahshonda K.
I made a trip with the girls to celebrate a birthday last night and we made our way to RC. It was awesome. Everyone is so nice and our waiter was fantastic. We started with scallops for an appetizer and they were to die for. Of course we ordered steak and crab cakes. Medium was JUST RIGHT!!! We topped it off with the decadent chocolate mousse cheesecake. It was so light and fluffy it just didn't seem like it was a cheesecake. I cant wait to go back!!!
(5)
Sherise H.
Steak & Butter!
(5)
Sarah D.
Steaks in butter, what more could I ever want!? The creamed spinach is also the best! Also the bartender makes the best extra dirty martinis with blue cheese stuffed olives in the city! YUMMMMMMM
(5)
Brian S.
Took my wife there for her birthday. We hadn't been there in years - we live in the city but just had forgotten about these guys. OMG - we won't do that again. Went on a Monday evening about 5:30p - quiet so we could enjoy our dinner and actually hear one another to talk. Booked the reservation on line--seated instantly, service was excellent--attentive, courteous, helpful but just enough distance to not be obtrusive. I had the Kansas City Bone-In Rib Eye while my wife has the NY Strip. Both were incredible. Cook to order, and were like butter. Gotta have the sides of Garlic Mash and Creamed Spinach. They even surprised my wife with a little chocolate dessert complete with candle--we had to take half our entrees home since so much food. We were there about 2 hours and it was a perfect evening. Highly recommend--great bar too.
(5)
t. c.
I'm a little late in posting this review, but I figured better late than never. I'd actually give it 3.5 stars, but since we don't have that option, I'd actually prefer to round down on this one. My boyfriend and I went during restaurant week, and the whole experience was just ok. Not bad, not phenomenal (as I was expecting) - just ok. It wasn't the service or the atmosphere - it was the steak. For some reason, it just didn't have a lot of flavor to me. You'd think all that butter and the scorching hot plate would create a flavor explosion, but it didn't. Also, the mashed potatoes weren't that great either. However, the chocolate dessert was amazing. I think we'll give it a shot again, but I wasn't blown away from the first impression.
(3)
P H.
Pros: Ambiance, sizzling steaks on 500 degree plates, sweet potato casserole, made to order au ju. Cons: Service What you should know: Opentable Member, United Milesplus triple point dining. I wanted to having a nice evening with my friends and decided on this establishment. It was 9pm and the restaurant only had four tables filled. So we expected fast prompt service as their were two servers working five tables including ours. However that was not true. Server came back only a few times, forgot to bring us appetizer plates and we had to ask twice. Steak was good but not as good as Morton's. However the sizzling steak plates made it different then others. The best side dish was the sweet potato casserole. Creamed spinach was disappointing. Desserts were OK.
(3)
Ang H.
Oh. My. Goodness. My dinner at Ruth's Chris was one of the best meals I've eaten. Absolutely phenomenal--pure eating bliss! My mouth is watering from remembering the dinner and thinking about this review. First, we had drinks at the bar - the bartenders were very nice and the drinks poured generously. A great start! For a salad, my boyfriend and I split a Caesar and it was perfect - fresh, cold and crispy romaine topped with amazing freshly grated parmesan. The other couple we were with split a wedge salad and they loved it. For dinner, we all had filet - I ordered the petit filet with shrimp. YUM! My plate came out hot with bubbling butter at the bottom of a perfectly cooked steak. Such a treat! For sides, we ordered sweet potato casserole (I HIGHLY recommended this), broccoli with cheese, and lyonnaise potatoes - all delicious but the sweet potatoes were definitely my favorite. I'm pretty sure that I didn't say much besides "Mmmm...Mmmm....MMM!" the entire time I was eating! The service was also spectacular - our server had a great sense of humor and we had a lot of fun joking with him. This was an absolutely perfect evening!!
(5)
Inna T.
I am a die hard carnivore so I've been to many a steak house. Here is what one should look for in a good steak house: 1. Good steak. 2. Good drinks made by career bartenders (you are not a career bartender if you were born in the 80s). 3. Career servers who look like they've eaten enough red meat to clog any artery and washed it down with enough single malt scotch to pickle any liver. 4. Lots of wood paneling (not the basement kind) and shades of hunter green or burgundy. That's it. In other words, a good steak house has a particular dynamic that is predicated on the "steak house experience" of the staff. The Chicago Ruth's Chris was staffed by college age "kids" for whom this job was interchangeable with one at TGI Friday's. Need I say more? The steak was good, though.
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Pete W.
I was looking for a reason to only give Ruth's Chris of Chicago only 4 stars. I'm not sure why, maybe because I'm a bit tight fisted with the money. Well, I knew going in it was going to be a pricey meal and it was well worth it. I think the Cowboy Rib-eye was the best steak I've had in years. Cooked perfectly and tender beyond any expectation. So...5 stars.
(5)
Donald H.
the hostess ebony did not check our coat but checked everyone else coat.and my table of five was right there next to her are!!!now our waiter!!!!!greg awful,crappy,dreadful well u get the point!!!!why?from the time we got there until the time we left it was a waiting game!!!what i mean is i had to send people to find him!!!!i paid the bill and i still had to wait a good 5 minutes until i realized it been that long!!!the food was horrible as well!!! i love grease but to have my steak swimming in grease just not good!!!the manager was so nice!!!she did her best to make sure we were ok.thumbs up to her!!!!!!!!
(1)
Kristen W.
I am a hard sell. As I write this, I am feeding my steak leftovers to my little dog, Gracie. She gives Ruth's Chris five paws! I had really, really high expectations for RC after hearing people rave about it- not to mention all the annoying commercials on Sean Hannity. I expected a top-notch, perfectly-aged steak, dripping with buttery perfection. I should note that I like my steak very rare. The evening started out nicely with some warm bread and fluffy butter. I was surprised that neither the bread nor the butter were refilled- but no big deal. Ice water service was very prompt, drink service a bit slow and off-kilter with the food. We had the seared tuna appetizer, which was great and generously portioned. We split the RC chop salad which was great. I would probably come back just for this salad. My entree was one of the specials, a Kobe beef sirloin with 3 jumbo BBQ shrimp. They lost me with the steak- I found it to be very fatty, overdone, and just okay flavor-wise. I really expected more steak flavor and was really excited about the salt & pepper plus butter for seasoning. Dessert was the chocolate sin cake- excellent. The coffee was fine, nothing special- could definitely be improved. Most of the service was excellent and unintrusive, though they could have done better on timing (drinks took a while). I would definitely return for the salad and I suppose I should give their steak another try- maybe the petite filet next time?
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Ben B.
I've eaten here once, and only once, because I was sick for the rest of that night. I think it was the puddle of butter that every item, especially the steak, was drowning in. I had Morton's the night before, which has a lot more variety and was more enjoyable both during and after the meal. For steak, I'd rather go to Morton's or Wildfire.
(1)
Jose A.
My favorite restaurant in all of Chicago.. Yes its a chain but I honestly have never had a filet mignon like they serve at Ruths Chris. Very expensive but worth every penny. The filet mignon is so good that if you havent been already, you MUST experience the taste or you will be missing out on filet mignon the way that it was intended to be eaten.
(5)
ELLIE M.
If your a carnivore and haven't been here your totally missing out on the best dinner experience ever. The food here is amazing, And the service is impeccable. And please don't skip desert when you come here cause the bread pudding is awesome And one more thing before I bore you to death never I mean never touch the plate when the server brings out your dish you will F*ckin burn the shit out of yourself !!!!
(5)
Tiffany R.
The service is excellent. FOOD EXCELLENT!!! I dream about the creme brulee & calamari!!
(5)
Ganxta H.
I dont know who Ruth is or Chris, or why one belongs to the other, but they make a superyummy steak. It comes to you on a scalding hot plate swimming in butter. The butter may go straight to my butt, but it is sooooo good! Guys like big butts right? ; ) The service is perfecto!
(5)
Kathleen C.
Ruth's Chris Chicago used to be (not sure how) independent of the other Ruth's Chris restaurants. There food always was good UNTIL they switched to being part of the chain in the past year. Now the food is good, not great. Went there for my birthday counting on the fantastic food that I have experienced numerous times before and was completely disappointed. They wouldn't do anything that wasn't on the menu due to being part of the chain now. So where before they went above and beyond to please, now ya don't. They do have the best dinner salad that I have ever, ever tasted though. Not sure why it is so good, but it is. Fresh. Crisp. Awesome.
(2)
Gabe L.
I hate to admit this, but I love these steaks in butter. Ruth's Chris has certainly played a role in my 20 lb weight gain over the last 3 years, but I've enjoyed it a lot. I'd love to say that I am such a Steak connoisseur that I just love the meat, but man is butter good! Match this with creamed spinach and caesar salad and you are ready for a delicious 4000 calorie meal!
(4)
Jenny V.
We went here for Chicago Restaurant Week and the food was amazing! Our steaks were served to us on a very hot plate, thus retaining the warm temperature of the meat until actual consumption. The steaks had a garlic, buttery taste which was delicious! It was the best steak I've had in a while! We ordered the molten chocolate cake for dessert and that was also very, very good. Just be sure to order it before you finish your entree.
(5)
Kori M.
This is by far the best steakhouse on the planet. Who cares if it's a chain? I began going to Ruth's since high school. My mom would take me there every year for my birthday. When I moved to Chicago I began going every few months. Honest to god I have never had a a bad experience there. Excellent service and the food is TO DIE FOR. Check it out!
(5)
Jessica C.
I went there with a group of about 15. The food was great and our waiter was too. :) The only thing about the restaurant I was suprised about was their restroom....as much as everything costs, I'd think the restrooms would be in better condition..... : P
(4)
Justin S.
I am not sure what has happened to standards and the art of dining. I feel places like this so called steakhouse and steakhouse chains have lowered what used to be a fine a dining event. I went here for the first and last time in January. It was a cold day and of course I looked on here to get an idea for the attire. It stated dressy. Now I've been to many steakhouses all over and dressy means no jeans and t-shirts. Here however it appears that is not the case. For the prices they are charging and for what many on here consider the "best steaks" I would have to say its all over priced. The steak was good but there was no value. I have had better, in higher end place, at lower prices and in a more refined atmosphere. I feel that for a restaurant to have a sign at their hostess station suggesting proper attire required but allowing people in wearing tshirts, jeans and a baseball cap is a place I cannot respect. If one wants to dress like that then they are more than welcome to go to outback. I'm disappointed with a place that can't even enforce its own standards, you have lost my respect and business.
(1)
Paul R.
All I will tell you about my first trip to Ruth's Chris was that it involved a St. Patrick's Day, a cab ride and a fifth of Jack. Needless to say, I wound up having a great time that day thanks, in part, to my delicious prime filet. Warning, if you've never been here before, do not touch the plate once they bring your beef out. It is not cold. You gotta love a steakhouse that serves up their prime beef with sizzling butter soaking into that beefy deliciousness. Their scallops are also excellent. I recommend pairing them with the filet. Throw in that fifth of Jack and you're on your way, my friends.
(4)
Candace M.
The filet mignon is exceptional and the service was great! I had a very good experience at this restaurant. They are pricey, but it's soooo worth it.
(5)
tiffany k.
This place is fine if you feel like stuffing yourself with over buttered slabs of meat and paying $12 for a beer. That's what happened when my boyfriend and I went. The place kind of poses like it's super fancy and nice but it's a steak house. I love steak and this place is one of those places that everyone says you must go to! So I did. My boyfriend and I don't mind paying a little extra once in awhile. We go out to eat and once in awhile we go to overpriced places to see if they're really worth it (in our opinion of course). The food was good. Definitely enjoyed the steak but it was really really really buttery. I ordered one flute of sparkling rose wine. It was good. My boyfriend ordered a chimay. When we got the bill we were surprised to find out that my tiny flute of sparkling wine was $16 (cheapest sparkling on the list btw) and my boyfriends small chimay (12 oz) was $12. That automatically ups the price by $28! Anyway, like I said, the food was good but I didn't fall over in my chair or have a heart attack from the deliciousness of it (although with that much butter a heart attack would be possible). When I go out to eat I like to have a drink so this place will probably not be visited by us again, simply because of the over inflated prices of the beer and sparkling wine! If you go, stick with water like the people sitting inches away from us did (yeah, they were really that close).
(3)
Kathleen C.
Best filet I've ever had, although the whole "steak fried in butter" thing did throw me off, its like deep frying a twinkie, I just don't understand the point unless you're purposefully trying to die of a heart attack. Nevertheless, steak tasted great, was perfectly cooked and tender. Also loved the caesar salad. Service, although a bit too old-school stuffy for my liking, was excellent.
(4)
Anthony W.
Excellent service!! I took my mother here for her 64th birthday and she loved it as well. I originally ordered a NY strip and asked for medium, but the steak was cooked well. I notified the waiter and I was brought a large filet cooked to perfection in its place. I would certainly go back and recommend Ruth's Chris to anyone!
(5)
Leah P.
Went to Ruth's Chris during restaurant week to take advantage of the more affordable prices, and got what we paid for. My bf and I began with the same Pinot Grigio. When delievered (by a random server) his was clearly different, maybe a Sauvignon Blanc. Did the bartender not feel like opening another bottle of wine? The lobster bisque was delicious, and the salad was "eh." I was shocked when our salad and soup plates were left in front of us when we were clearly finished. When our sizzling steaks arrived, the guy looked confused because he had no where to put them! He had to take the steaks somewhere else and come back to clear the plates. I was not a huge fan of all of that butter, kind of grosses me out. The steak was very tender and cooked well. Maybe it was just a bad day, but with all the other great steak houses in Chicago I'm not going to chance eating there again. I prefer my steaks to taste like steak, save the butter for my potato!
(2)
Megan H.
Came her for restaurant week and I think the only reason I'm giving them 3 stars is b/c I happen to go to Primehouse a few days before this. I have to say that I'm more of a fan of Primehouse. Sorry! So I started with the salad, which was great, and then moved on to the filet. Now I should have asked for no butter because I was not prepared for how it came out. Yes there's the sizzling plate (get to that in a moment) but the steak is swimming in an inch of butter! That's just too much for me. And I get the idea that serving the steak on a scorchingly hot plate is a good idea to keep it hot but the problem is that the temp of my steak was almost too hot and it kept cooking! The first bite was perfectly cooked but halfway through, I pretty much had a well done steak. I would have had to scarf that thing down in order to keep it a perfect medium/medium rare. The mashed potatoes that I ordered were fine and my friend ordered the mushrooms. I wasn't as impressed. As expected, they were just normal button mushrooms cooked in butter. Not much flavor there. But the dessert of chocolate mousse was great. It was the perfect size after a big meal. I should say that the service was amazing. They were attentive without being overbearing. My water glass was never empty and a new ice tea was brought out before I was finished with the first one. I had a great experience but will probably not think of Ruth's Chris as my go to steakhouse.
(3)
Laura B.
I like a big hunk of meat and Ruth's Chris has a big hunk of meat. They are deliciously broiled, melt in your mouth and cooked to perfection. And on a cold day in the middle of february there isn't anything else that can warm you up better than a medium rare NY strip, side of whipped potatoes, and a Maker's Mark Manhattan from RC. Go here for a fancy dinner, or even better, be a true old school loop Chicagoan and go for a 2hr 3 martini lunch (or in my case manhattan) There a chain for a reason, they do it right.
(3)
A B.
I think I drank way too much wine the first time I went because my repeat visit was pretty bad, service was good, steak was good everything else was BAD. The asparagus was boiled, not steamed and was gross, the chocolate cake I had tasted like it came from Applebees, it's truly a chain restaurant experience, and a very expensive one at that. If you are in Chicago PLEASE go eat somewhere else.
(1)
Paul B.
This is my favorite place in the city. Our server, Matt, is always great (be sure to ask to be seated in his section...tell him Paul sent ya). The food is terrific, Lobster Bisque is to die for, perhaps the best in the city, even better than Riva which has a great one. Try the bone in filet if on special, you'll love it and the barbecue shrimp and smoked salmon. Chris the GM does a great job running this place. The food is great, but the service is better! After a hard week there is nothing like going to a place where they are extremely attentive and just relaxing...you can do that at Ruth's Chris and that puts it at the very top of my list.
(5)
Dana S.
I have been here with my fiance three times now. Each experience has been great, from customer service to their buttery steaks. We have been to their suburban location once and the city location twice. Their staff is extremely friendly each time and very knowledgebale with the wine and meat selections. What's great is that they also have fabulous prix fix menu deal. It includes a soup or salad, meat, side dish, and dessert. If they have that deal going on definietly chck it out, but Ruth's Chris is still amazing deal or no deal!
(4)
Katie M.
I get it...steak places in the downtown area are expensive. Super expensive. I knew that going in, but jeez I really had a hard time swallowing that bill. The food was very tasty. However, it irked me that you had to order a side for about $12. The meat came with nothing. Nothing. All the meat is cooked in butter, so needless to say it was mouth-watering. Tasting the butter on your tongue though just makes you realize that what you are eating is soooo not good for you. I don't usually dwell on that when I eat, but the buttery steak made it difficult not to. It was def. a nice place and the food was good, but some things made me not want to go back.
(3)
Don E.
Butter + Filet ... C'mon! I mean, that combination isn't even fair, it's almost like they are cheating! I realize it's a chain, but I think it is the best steak in Chicago. When that plate comes out sizzling with butter, it means two things... (1) A great steak (2) Another 6 weeks off my life : ) The wait staff is very attentive, they know the menu and are helpful. Reservations can be tough to get at peak times, but they are now on OpenTable.com The atmosphere can a be a bit stuffy (Like most steak houses), but I am usually too distracted by the smell of butter to notice.
(5)
January C.
Absolutely fantastic!!! The experience was all I hoped for & more. I came here with my friend for a dual celebration of his birthday & my new job. We started with pear & berry martinis, each were delicious. Then we ordered a bottle of Pinot noir suggested by our server, Petra. It was different than any other Pinot I have ever had, but in a good way. It had a coolness & clean finish to it. For apps we split the sliced tomato & onion salad & the seared ahi tuna. The tuna was drizzled in a wasabi soy sauce and was also A+. For the steak we split the porterhouse for two & all I can say is OMG! This steak was enormous! It was about a foot long & 2" thick. It was the most tender, flavorful, & perfectly cooked steak I've ever eaten! Oh, and it is served on a hot plate with melted butter! Oh yes! I would also like to mention the service as it was top notch! The manager came by to make sure we were happy and our server was knowledgeable & friendly & really made us feel special. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out!
(5)
Bobby C.
Stop Changing the menu! The BBQ shrimp you used to serve came with awesome mashed potatoes and dry rubbed Cajun.. Now they swim in a mild Cajun sauce with not mashed potatoes?? What gives. Major thumbs up for the new menu items. The Crabtini, The Osso Buco raviolis!! DAM Scrappy! The steaks.... OF Course! Sizzling in butta! YUM! Don't leave without getting the fresh seasonal berries in cream. It's all GOOD!
(4)
K M.
I have been here twice, about 6 years apart- took my dad as part of a Christmas gift last night. I have to admit up front that I don't eat steak so I can't comment on that. What I can tell you is that the last time I went was for my dad's 50th birthday. He had been talking about how incredible the steak was every so often ever since. And last night, although the conversation was flowing before the entrees came, I was told to stop talking once his steak came so he could pay sufficient respect to his filet. He was one happy camper. I had the stuffed chicken which was fantastic. The service is excellent, from the martinis shaken and poured at your table, to the attentiveness of the wait staff overall. Its also a really tastefully decorated restaurant, so if you want it to feel like a special night out without being overdone, this is a great choice. Also, I'm sure its possible to come here and still have a reasonably priced dinner for the quality. Between two entrees, two appetizers, a side of garlic mashed potaties, and 4 martinis, my bill came out to $150 (the martinis were a full third of the cost!). Not cheap, but to see my dad's face light up like that over a steak, certainly worth it! I don't make it to steak houses often (again due to the my non-steak-eating) but I am so impressed with Ruth's Chris- thanks to them for making my Christmas gift to dad so well-received!
(5)
Mike P.
My company's steak house of choice. It's always a good time when the boss takes us here for lunch. I usually go with the butter-fly cut filet mignon with blue cheese and the augrataun potatoes. The crab bisque is also very good. Never had desert, I'm always too stuffed.
(4)
Rachel H.
I'd been to other Ruth's Chris locations with my dad who's a big fan, but Monday was my first trip to this one. In the midst of a ton of snow and after a long day of thrifting, my pal and I were ready for some steaks. We, being young cheapskates, took advantage of the Restaurant Week menu. Even though we were doing the prix fixe, our server was extremely attentive. We both started with the steakhouse salad which was comprised of a variety of greens. Since I don't like salad dressing, I asked for lemon, and i received several lemons in the little nets to keep out seeds. Very nice touch. We both ordered the petite filet which was delicious and came sizzling with butter running down the sides like a waterfall. I ate every steaky bite. I was impressed that they had several entrees available for the prix fixe. We also both ordered the chocolate mousse cheesecake which I ate every bit of as well. I am only going to give four stars until I come back for a non Restaurant Week experience, which I'm pretty sure will happen the next time I have a special occasion.
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Georgio M.
Ruth Chris really does have some awesome steaks! I like the fact that this place places a priority on customer service and hospitality. I went with a group of friends from work, and we all ordered different meals. I had a sampler of prime rib and steak and really enjoyed the meal. It can be a little pricey, but that's okay if you are looking for a nice experience. Try to get a good seat by the window because it's a lot of fun to people watch downtown.
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jean c.
This place is the best steak house for filet mignon ever. We have been coming here for the past 5 years and the consistancy is stable. We always had the filet mignon and it is cooked to perfection and just melts in your mouth. It must be the way they age the steaks and the way you want it is always fantastic. We were here this past saturday and as always the steak was fabulous and the staff was fantastic. Thank you Ruth Chris, you are fantastic!
(5)
Marissa D.
I've never left Ruth's Chris unsatisfied. I think this is the best steak in Chicago. The petite filet is perfect. My sister loves the pork chops as well. I also really like the atmosphere here; very classy - it's a great place to go with family, friends, a date....pretty much whatever. The one thing I wish they had was souffle like Morton's... but oh well. Their desserts are good anyway, just don't order the ice cream sundae because it's not that good (and is the reason I had to take away a star).
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S to the izzo F.
Another steak house Chain....typical steak house atmosphere! However, they have cornered the market on the buttered steak. I hate to say this, the Bone-in-Ribeye is great. Lobster bisque is good as well. They have a few of my favorite bottles of wine on their list and we had a quite side room to have our dinner in and talk business. All in all it's a good place, not my first choice! My business partner loves it here so we go and I enjoy the Meal and drinks! one could do much worse!
(4)
Heather R.
My husband said 3 stars, I said 4 stars- we went with 4 stars. My husband called just before I was leaving work and mentioned Ruth's Chris for dinner (this would be our first time). I made reservations from work and we arrived with a 2 minute maximum wait. Chris was our server and he was really good. He appeared knowledgeable and was helpful for us first timers. We went with the summer classic specials being offered. I had the house salad, 6 oz filet and shrimp, green beans with garlic and the dessert duo. I really liked the salad- the dressing seemed homemade. For $39.95 it was good. My husband had the tomato and crab soup, filet, creamed spinach, and dessert duo for $49.95. His filet was a larger size. The plates were hot which allows ones meal to stay warm, too. In fact a couple at the next table were chatting so much that their server brought them new hot plates to put their entrees on. The nice part for me was the service. I enjoy steak but am beginning to feel steak is steak and wondering which steak place will be the one that ends my search. I would go back but believe I will continue to experiment with other Chicago steak places.
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A M.
This place is all right, but given how many excellent steak houses there are in Chicago, for the money you can do better then this place (morton's, Joe's, David Burke's, etc.).
(3)
Christopher B.
We stopped at Ruth's Chris last night because it was close to our hotel and we've really enjoyed their location on the Plaza in Kansas City and we were not in the mood to make a hit-or-miss restaurant decision. The crab cake appetizers were very good - good flavor and portion size. The tomato and onion salad was also good - but that salad is always subject to the flavor of the tomatoes. Maybe I'm just anticipating fresh garden tomatoes soon at home so while the salad was good it just lacked a bit of "something". But we didn't go for crab cakes or salad we went for steak... I had the ribeye and my wife had the petit filet both cooked to a medium temperature. Both of us thought the steaks were good - much better than many we've had but not cut-with-a-fork melt-in-your-mouth good as we were expecting. I don't know that either of us knew for sure exactly what was different. The meat appeared to be cooked to the correct temperature, etc. I suppose it goes without saying that the sweet potato casserole was excellent. Our waiter did not take the news regarding our thoughts on the steaks well. He did a capable job of waiting on the table the rest of the night, but we did seem to unintentionally break the repertoire that one likes to have with the wait staff while dining out. Overall it was a good experience - definitely worth going especially if you've never been but also worth remembering that just because a restaurant is a chain doesn't mean that every franchise is identical.
(3)
chris c.
AWESOME steak.!!!! great service and relaxing atmosphere. can't wait to go again!
(4)
Angela P.
This is our favorite steakhouse in Chicago from all the ones we have been to! We have never been disappointed with either the food or the service! I have to rave about the service in particular...I believe it is the best service we have gotten ANYWHERE! Period! And the food...AMAZING! We have tried a bunch of things of the menu...for appetizers we have tried the stuffed mushrooms and the crab cakes, both were excellent! Entrees we have tried include, filet, ribeye, lamb chops and one time I tried a special which had filet chunks and grilled shrimp. Everything, again, was delicious! The sides we've had are the au gratin potatoes, mashed potatoes and mushrooms (which were just okay). But the potatoes were yummy! I don't even think we have ever gotten a dessert from here because we were too full from everything else! A definite must try!
(5)
Abbey J.
I like wildfire better, but it is still top notch
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Donna F.
Not worth the high prices. Walked out with the uncomfortable feeling of being dissatisfied and ripped off. This due to the bar service, mainly. They have the nerve to have a trainee make the $15.00 drinks with absolutely no supervision. The poor guy didn't know enough about martinis and manhattans. As far as I could tell, we were giving more guidance and training than anybody else around. Got shorted and he had to make one of the drinks a third time. Where is his trainer? Steak was excellent, but the rest of the meal was nothing to rave about. We could have gone anywhere for what we got. Won't be going back ever. Drafty bar, as it is right by the front door with no wall between. Not too smart for downtown Chicago.
(2)
Art K.
My wife and I went back to Ruth's Chris for dinner on Saturday Valentine's Day. We arrived a few minutes late, and were whisked to our table immediately. Service was extremely attentive throughout the evening. Our dinner was great, we had the prix fixe and added some crab legs to the dinner for an extra punch of luxury. We had a few glasses of wine as well. The steaks were done to perfection, and the sides and lobster bisque we started with did not disappoint. Perhaps the only place for improvement was the music, which seemed a little loud at times, and didn't quite match the mood. Otherwise, everything throughout the evening was great.
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Arnold C.
Favorite steakhouse in Chicago! Though on the more expensive side, steak is as good as it gets.
(5)
Jacob K.
MMM this was one great dining experience, the waiters were friendly, not overbearing or pretentious like many other Chicago Steakhouses. The drinks were stiff, they must stuff their own olives with blue cheese. Everyone at my table opted for the bone in cowboy ribeyes medium rare which were phenomenal. Our waiter suggested a great Merlot and we had some mashed potatoes as a side... of course the steaks done to perfection were the real star of the show. It was truly succulent cow sizzling in a light butter. The deserts were wonderful as well... the duo of chocolate combined a mini molten cake with a chocolate mouse (they said chocolate creme brule but it was chocolate mouse) and the chocolate sin cake was great too. It was truly a great find.
(5)
scott s.
Anything over two stars might be a paid review at least that is what it feels like to me after last night's meal. When I'm in PHX or NYC, I can count on Ruth Chris for a decent meal - but not my home store on Dearborn in Chicago. The kitchen manager and cook (not chef) are asleep at the wheel churning out poorly prepared meal after meal. My wife said the over abundance of orange pizzle on the calamari appetizer reminded her of Panda Express. My filet was undercooked and rare - "still had marks where the jockey was hitting it" - fits here. Steak has a high profit margin and should be a preparation lay-up...but not here. And NO, I don't want to wait for the waiter to come and and get it and have the cook, recook it. Don't waste my time. If you say your a steak place, then be a GOOD steak place and have it right the first time and cut back on the orange pizzle drowning my calamari or change your menu description to say "light fried, drowning in orange pizzle...." For me, I'm going to rely on the other neighborhood steak places and avoid this Ruth store until they get new folks in place.
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Magglio M.
I even considered giving this place 3 stars but it is extremely high quality. The fact is that there are many really good steakhouses in Chicago and therefore I hold this place to very high standards. I still identify Capital Grille as the best. Anyway, we ordered veal ravioli which was just okay. My fiance ordered the filet which was excellent. I ordered the special which was a kansas city ribeye and it was good but not excellent. For dessert, we ordered chocolate cake and it was good not excellent. So, everything was solid but not 5-star worthy.
(4)
Sylvia R.
Great food! The portions were large so I had to bring food home. I made last minute reservations and they still accommodated me. I will go again.
(4)
J T.
Ruth's Chris's Chicago location has always been good to me. Service is generally good, and the quality consistent. I usually rotate steak options (always with extra butter, to my trainer's dismay), occasionally opting for lamb chops, and have run the course of starters and sides. It's one of the rare times that I'll order potatoes - garlic mashed, to be precise. And for all intents and purposes, the cost of their sides is what keeps their prices a little below their competitors'. The one thing I have noticed in recent years is that the number if inappropriately dressed clientle has risen. I'm not saying that you have to show up in a coat and tie, but something more than the shorts and shirt you went sight-seeing in would be greatly appreciated.
(4)
Demetrio P.
Another one of my favorite steak houses in Chicago...love it when the steak comes out on that hot plate and hearing that butter sizzle. We've visited Ruth's quite a bit and will continue to do so. Good food, good service, reasonable steak house prices.
(4)
Tom A.
Ruth's Chris is still the king of steakhouses. I think its the ideal place for a special occasion Yes, it is a chain, but it is incredibly consistent. I've been going here regularly for the past 5 years or so and have never been disappointed. I was here last weekend with a date. We had the chop salad (one of the best I've ever had, maybe even better than wildfire); we both had steaks (petite filet and new york strip), with the sweet potato casserole and mashed potatoes. It was unbelievable. Our server was really great and was extremely attentive and even gave us our desert on the house. It's expensive, but for a special occasion, this place really gets it right. You can't go wrong.
(5)
Erin H.
What can I say? Ruth Chris is absolutely amazing. Down to the name-recognition when you sit down to the consistent service, this is the place to go when you really feel like indulging. I highly recommend the martinis---haven't had a bad one yet! My favorite is the pomegranate---delicious. The steaks are amazing--cut well, seasoned perfectly and served to you on a sizzling plate with the infamous butter drizzled over the steak. RC is definitely a place to go for a special occasion or just if you want to treat yourself....either way you can't go wrong with a martini, filet and great company at Ruth's Chris Steak House.
(5)
Katie S.
AHHHH! My boyfriend and I went to dinner with another couple to celebrate our friend's birthday. We had the most amazing dinner ever. I can't even believe how good the steak was. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Everyone ordered the filet and I've never had something so wonderful, juicy and tender. It was just pure steak heaven cooked to perfection. Crispy on the outside and juicy dark pink on the inside. Every bite was just as perfect as the last. Now I understand why it's so expensive. We all split a few sides and got a Broccoli au Gratin which was basically broccoli and cheese, we got mashed potatoes and potatoes au gratin. We ordered a BBQ shrimp appetizer that was served over the garlic mashed potatoes and it was all so freaking delicious! The service was wonderful. Our waiter addressed us by our name that was used for the reservation and he was perfectly attentive without being annoying. He was fun to talk with and he scored extra points by bringing us a chocolate cake with fudge and ice cream to celebrate our friend's birthday. I can't wait for an excuse to go back!
(5)
Adam O.
Best NY Strip in Chicago. Excellent service! Great wine list. That's all you need to know.
(5)
Al P.
I agree with Bob T. "Don't snack before"! I went there for lunch with co-workers and ordered the steak sandwich which comes with fries. I have to say that all at the table gasped at the size and needless to say I could only finish half. It was delicious, though, and I feasted on the other half for dinner. The waitstaff was attentive and friendly. I only give it 4 stars because of my co-workers complaints of the butter drizzled on their steaks; don't know, looked good to me. Prices were competitive with other steak houses in Chicago. I will be back!
(4)
Ray L.
Best steakhouse ever and I heart my steaks. I am a big fan of a steak that comes off a plate sizzling in buttery-juicy-goodness. My server did an excellent job warning me not touch the plate (because I REALLY wanted to jump right in!). Service was top-notch as well, our server had great explanations about everything. Yes it is slightly pricey at the end of the night, but not really considering the quality and service you get. Now for the juicy details: We came here to celebrate my roommate's baller promotion. This is where the fun began. Each time you make a reservation at Ruth's Chris they're interested in asking you for details of why you're going there (according to my roommate Adam). If it's your b-day they'll hook you up, if it's a celebration they'll congratulate you, etc. They really care about giving top-notch service. Our server Cody explained to me the difference between my Rib Eye and the Texas Rib Eye. He said, same meat but some people like a giant bone (which you pay $15 extra for). He didn't try to sucker me or rip me off by getting me to get the more expensive one. He knew I didn't want to pay $15 to suck on a piece of bone. Cody also didn't rush us and stood at a good distance from the table and we just needed to make eye-contact for him to come. THIS IS FABULOUS! I HATE BEING RUSHED AT RESTAURANTS. It's nice that they let you take your time to go through their extensive menu to order what you really want. As for what we really wanted, we got 1 fillet and 2 rib-eyes with 3 amazing sides. The grilled portobello mushrooms were the best I've ever had. Next time I'm getting the whole appetizer just for myself. It was heaven-in-my-mouth and the best damn vegi I've ever had. The potatoes au gratin were WOW. Best potatoes ever as well. The asparagus with hollandaise sauce was delicious as well. My rib-eye was cooked perfectly and here is the biggest compliment I can give to any place ever. This is the first time I was the last to finish my meat. Usually I'm a fast eater but I actually cut little pieces off, chewed and savored every single delicious morsel. My roommates were surprised too that not only did I not finish first, but I finished last. It was THAT good. Anyways to sum up my experience into a few simple lines. Me and my roommates agreed to accomplish more in life so we can celebrate at Ruth's Chris every time. We all agreed that the meal was better-than-sex and we definitely love our sexin' There was nothing I'd change about my experience, I don't think they could top it in heaven. I just hope that in 2008 when Chicago enforces the no-smoking rule, that Ruth's Chris adheres to it as well. That's the only thing that would've made it better, having no smoke in the air at all. However, I was so enraptured with my food that I didn't really notice the smoke to be honest.
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Ann Y.
This is the best steak in Chicago period. I have been to the other steak houses but Ruth's Chris stands out. This is a special occassion place for me just because of the price and because this is one special steak. They serve the steak on a 400 degree plate with butter on it. It is delectable. The ceasar salad is just perfect and sweet potato casserole is amazing, My mom found the recipie online and makes it for thanksgiving. The service is always phenomenal and this is a place I will be going to for years to come. It is true chicago class.
(5)
Bernard M.
Ruth's Chris is a solid steakhouse. You can't go wrong with sizzling butter :) The quality of their aged beef doesn't match the top steakhouses, but I've tried every one of their cuts and they are all tasty and sit well in your stomach.
(4)
Elizabeth L.
Not a very good experience for us. Let me start by saying that this place came highly recommended by several of our friends. Normally we would go to Morton's for special occasions. We arrived about 15 minutes early for our reservation and were seated at about the right time. Our waiter and the service was quite pleasant. The low rating was due to the food quality. I'm going to go right down the line; The Lobster Bisque was mediocre at best. The baked potato was just a potato, nothing special. The Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce was just ok. The steak and lobster were subpar (the steak being not very tender and the lobster was slightly tough with not a great rich flavor). On the plus side the Bread Pudding dessert was definitely amazing. My husband and I only go out maybe one or two times a year for a special dinner and to have our, what we consider expensive, dinner not meet our expectations is such a disappointment. Unfortunately for Ruth's Chris, we will probably go back to Morton's for future special dinners.
(2)
Steve R.
OK so it's a chain, but still a great place to have the occasional steak & scotch with friends. Stiff drinks, prompt and curt service, an upscale sort of vibe. Then they served up my filet mignon and garlic mashed. Things get blurry after tasting the filet, but I think I orgasmed till I passed out.
(4)
George D.
Inflated steakhouse! Not only are the prices really high, but the food is mediocre and not worth it. Our hostess advised us (and the menu indicated) the portions were really big, but we found our steaks to be pretty small. I ordered the $43 rib-eye and only got a few bites of the really good stuff; the rest was pure fat. A really good steak never has to be drowned in butter-it was overwhelming! The kids both got puny steak pieces and a pile of fries, and the price was $26! Not worth it in any sense of the word. Go to Morton's instead.
(2)
Jessica M.
Ruth's Chris is an excellent steak house, in that comforting old-school way that is nice once in a while. The food is solid: excellent steaks, appetizers (try the veal ravioli, seriously), tasty sides (the potatoes augratin are great), and deserts. The last time we went, we had an excellent waiter. My boyfriend was looking forward to their oreo ice cream pie, but they had taken it off the menu, so the waiter concocted his own version with ice cream and oreo crumbles - for free. That' s service. :)
(5)
Mallory Q.
The steaks here are absolutely delicious. No NEED FOR A-1 sauce. The steaks are cooked and seasoned perfectly! I highly recommend this place on a date for steak lovers. Nice ambiance as well!
(5)
Shannon S.
This was one of the best experiences I have ever had at a restaurant. Our waiter was very nice and very funny. He always addressed us by our names, which I thought was an interesting touch. Our steak was amazing. Cooked perfectly. My friend and I also shared the spring salad and the broiled tomatoes. Both were delicious. Since it was her b-day we got free cake as our desert. I could go on about this place for hours, but instead, why don't you go check it out yourself!!!
(5)
Crystal L.
I just returned to the office from lunch at Ruth's Chris and felt the need to review. I love steak but even I can't eat too much in one sitting so I ordered their Mixed Grill which includes a 4 oz. fillet, stuffed chicken breast, and crab cake for $25. I thought it was a great deal since the petite fillet (8 oz.) alone is $31. This way I'd get to try a little of everything. One of my coworkers also ordered the crab cakes as an appetizer and when it arrived it was still sizzling on the plate! I could not resist and had some. SO WARM N GOOD! When my steak and chicken arrived it was equally delicious. The steak was extremely tender, soaked in flavor, and the 4 oz. turned out to be perfect for me since I usually finish half my fillets anyway. I could see the garlic herb cheese ooze out as I sliced the chicken and it was quite amazing as well. We also ordered a few sides to share: mash potatoes, creamy spinach, and mushrooms. I liked the mash potatoes and mushrooms. The spinach was a bit bland. The service was wonderful too. Our waiter had a great sense of humor which made our visit even more enjoyable.
(5)
calivanilla c.
Just had lunch here, wow, I did not know turtle was edible! I passed on the turtle soup but opted for the lobster bisque - mm, just the right amount of seasoning. The petite filet w/its hot drizzling butter was also delicious, although now I feel like I can feel the butter oozing out of my pores. I don't think I'll be eating anything else today.
(4)
Alicia F.
Well, I have to say I was not that impressed. First of all, in this day and age of lawsuits, I can't believe they actually bring your food out on 500 degree plates. I'm not sure if it's supposed to improve on taste or indicate quality or something, but I found it annoying as it made my sweet potato casserole dissolve into soup when I made the mistake of spooning some onto my plate. My steak itself was tasty but not exceptional. I had the ice cream pie for dessert and it was as tasty as eating plain vanilla ice cream out of the carton at home. On the plus side, the service was excellent.
(3)
Karen S.
craving it!!!!! :d
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Brandon H.
This is my favorite steakhouse in the city. The cuts of meat come out sizzling on a buttered plate and the flavor is outstanding. I've never had a meal there prepared incorrectly. Ruth's actually has their own farm and raise their own cattle in a certain way, so what your getting is not just the same meat from the same places the other steakhouses order from. The appetizers are great, especially the escargot and for soup I highly recommend either the turtle soup or lobster bisque. It's hard to beat Ruth's Chris!
(5)
Michelle B.
I like the steaks here. The fact that they come smothered in sizzling butter is a real plus for the taste buds, but not for the cholesterol count. I also like the cheesy potatoes they do. They've got a nice private room upstairs which is great if you want to do a party of 20-30 people. They are very accomodating for groups and the service was quite good.
(4)
Cassandra M.
We had gotten gift cards from a rewards program to come here. We had made reservations a month in advance for 9pm on a Saturday. We arrived at 8:40pm and was told we would be sat closer to 9pm, and that we could sit at the bar to have a drink while we waited. It was packed and then some. We did not take this option, and stood by the lobster tank. There is only one padded window type seat available for those who are not in the bar waiting. At 9:10pm, my husband let the hostess know again that we were there for a 9pm reservation, we had been standing this whole time, and was told that we would be sat in a few minutes. We were led to a small table that had a chair on one side and shared a booth seat with four other tables. I hope that makes sense. We instantly given water and bread, the wheat bread is soft and yummy, the white bread was kind of hard. We ordered off of the price fixed menu, steaks were good, would recommend ordering medium rare, they were good, but what isn't when it's been cooked in lots of butter, no steak sauce needed, sides nothing to write home about. Our server was good, but I was more impressed with the wait help staff, bussers, water guys (not sure of their titles), food runners, wow, they really work their butts off! I hope the servers have to tip them out and I hope that they appreciate how much these helpers do, wow, impressive! After discussing with my husband, we have decided that if we didn't have the gift card, we would not choose to go here again, try Fleming's on Ohio, wow that place was great!
(3)
C M.
I went here with my boyfriend for my 22nd birthday. I was living in MI at the time and came to town to celebrate and we'd heard this place was really good. A few weeks before my birthday, I had to get my state id renewed at the secretary of state so that it would be valid in time for my actual bday and I could have a glass of wine or something (I didn't get my actual card in time though). When you go get new id's or licenses in MI, what they do is print off your info, cut the corner of your old id, and staple them together. You still are able to do the same things as you normally would with it-it's an acceptable form of id nearly anywhere. Not so for Ruth's Chris, who decided that because even though it was a state issued temporary id card (along with my actual old card), they didn't give a rat's patootie and didn't let me use it as my id. Complete crap. That was just the beginning of a crappy birthday dinner, let me tell you. We finally got seated and ordered some steak. My boyfriend's came back decent, but my medium ordered steak was well done and burnt. Finally our waiter came back and because I was so annoyed with the whole thing and no longer wanted to eat anything, my boyfriend told them I couldn't eat it and they offered to replace it. Which meant waiting another 20 minutes for it while my boyfriend ate his steak. It came back and was fairly decent thankfully. They did offer a free dessert, which was a pretty good slice of cheesecake, but it in no way made up for the crappy birthday dinner I had experienced there. A waiter who overheard my id plight came up to me as we were leaving and told me what bs he thought it was that they wouldn't accept my temporary state id. That was nice to hear, even if nothing happened. Now I'm not a drinker by any means, but I like to have at least one drink on my bday to celebrate and I was very upset that I couldn't. A ruined evening, sadly. Even if it weren't for that, the over done food alone is reason enough that I'd never go back there.
(2)
Oscar the Death Cat B.
Never had a bad meal here, the steaks are not cheap & all side dishes are ala carte, so your bill can inflate pretty quickly, however the service & atmosphere are pretty consistent with the price you are paying. The steaks are the star of the show here, but salads & sides tend to be pretty good too. Too pricey for me to go here regularly, but nice as a "special occasion" dinner destination.
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Dee W.
Definately a bit on a pricey side for a mediocre experience. THe meat was good - they serve choice cuts of beef in sizzling butter on 500-degree plates. I always go for the petite filet mignon which is really good here. Their bread pudding was decent but the creme brulee is delish - overall, a decent experience at a steakhouse. Food was good, service was decent.
(4)
matthew c.
this place is rad! great steaks. they have a special 2 eat for $89. 2 sides 2 salads, 2 steaks 1 dessert. great value!
(4)
Dawn S.
My husband and I met My Two sisters and my brother for dinner at this fine dining steakhouse. All was well especially the service until at the close of dinner we realized shards of glass in the steaksauce. It is, I suppose customary and more classy to put the steak sauce in small white procelain containers We had maybe three given to our table so we shared the sauce. My brother kept crunching on something he remembers but thought it was the char on the outside of the steak (he takes his well done).When we complained to management, they handled it well until they informed us that they would only take care of my brother sisters portion of the bill. No matter how good the food was we were all placed in potential danger and definitely inconvenienced. For the trouble I think it would have been their pleasure, being the type of establishment it was to pay for everyone at the table. However, they took our information for their incident report and apologized numerously for the inconvenience. In the meantime our server was even embarrased that the check was not handled. Oh management did give a $75.00 gift certificate to my brother and sister together. We chose to use it because we will never eat there again. I'm taking my business to David Burke's, the steak was better there but not the service.
(1)
elizabeth n.
I never really understood why so many people love Ruth's Chris until now. Out of all the steakhouses in Chicago, I never thought that this would rank among the top one, but it is my new favorite steakhouse. Even though it's a chain, it gets a big 5 stars from me. Let me start with the service, I've never been treated so well at any steakhouse in the city like I was here. I called and made reservations for my boyfriend's birthday because it's his favorite steakhouse, so when the waiter came to the table he greeted me by name which was very nice. The service was absolutely excellent and the steaks were amazing. So buttery and salty that it just melted in your mouth. So delicious! Then the waiter came and handed a dessert menu to my boyfriend and said anything you want- it's on us for your birthday. He ordered the chocolate espresso cake and it was very tasty. I was so impressed with the service, the food and the atmosphere that this is my new favorite steakhouse. I highly recommend this place!
(5)
Doug p.
The food is always good. A classic steak house. Atmosphere is a little boring, but once your prime rib shows up you wont be looking anywhere but at your plate
(4)
Crista H.
Truly amazing.....Mushrooms Stuffed with Crabmeat appetizer and the Buffalo Ribeye Steak are my favorites on the menu. The service was outstanding!!!!
(5)
Mary L.
just went to ruth's chris for the first time after hearing everyone rave about it. i was a bit hesitant since it is a chain of sorts. however- i was blown away. the filet was outstanding, so tender and flavorful! also love the lobster bisque- absolutely delicious! doubt i will go to any other steak house anymore!
(5)
Ashley V.
So there are some perks to being a secretary and Adminstrative Professionals Day is one of them. That being said, I got to enjoy an all out food fest here for all my hard work this past year. This place sure is fancy and I loved it. The service was top notch from the moment we walked into the door until we left. Everyone was super polite and the service definitely fit the prices on the menu. The food was delish. We ordered the crabmeat stuffed mushrooms and mm mm mm. Next up was the steak, I love me a good filet but cooked in butter.. what?? AMAZING. I was sopping up every last bit of the sizzling butter with my fillet. It was soo good. We had mashed potatos and broccoli and while they were good, they were nothing out of the ordinary. Lastly, we still managed to order a dessert. I ordered the apple tart and it was HUGE. Enough to feed 4-6 people and it was very good. Perfect warm temperature with a gooey center and vanilla ice cream begining to melt on top. All in all it was a great experience and I look forward to my next trip here. ** While I was on a business lunch I did not get to partake in any of the very yummy sounding beverages but I will in the future.
(5)
Mark T.
It was too beautiful last Sunday to stay inside so when it came down to getting a great meal with the great weather I couldn't wait to get a Filet at Ruth's Chris. It was probably at least my 10th time there and they have never disappointed me. I have toured nearly all the great restaurants in Chicago in the past 10 years and Ruth's Chris has the best Filet Mignon and the best shrimp (barbecue), PERIOD. The garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach were perfect fits. And the fresh squeezed lemonade was the best lemonade ever. I can't wait to go again!
(5)
Jeffrey H.
Great consistent steaks! Our regular waiter, Mason, is very friendly, helpful and entertaining. When I want to go to a steak place and want to "know" what I'm gonig to get I stop by here. The only reason why I'm not giving it five stars is because its a chain. If it was a stand alone, it'd be perfect.
(4)
caroline k.
Steak as it should be. Started with a garden/house salad with balsamic that was pretty standard, but that just made way for the enormous filet (done perfectly medium) that followed. It was about the size of 4 decks of cards. The steamed broccoli and mashed potato sides were really well done as well. For dessert we had the flourless chocolate cake (very dense and dark, almost too much so) and a cheesecake that was the size of a small frisbee (huge, topped with a tangy sour cream and totally delish). Solid solid dinner.
(4)
April S.
the food was amazing my husband had the stuffed chicken it definitely had a great taste i would recommend this amazing place to any one the service was on point the restrooms where very clean!
(5)
CJ H.
I won't be returning to this steak place. Not that it's bad, but there are other steak places in Chicago which are much better. We ordered the filet which did not have much flavor and had more gristle than a filet should have. The asparagus was good, not over cooked, and the hash browns were tasty. I would recommend the Oysters Rockefeller.
(2)
James B.
Had a grand old time here with an office party. A going-away office party, that is, so it was one of those deals where a few people REALLY let their hair down. Mostly just one person, really. Lots of yelling from that one. And while I'm not really a steak house kinda person--I think of the typical patron being a boor in a fancy "dinner suit" eying his date's lobster and thinking "$50 entree for the lady = she'll pretty much have to"--this ended up being a really fun place to spend an evening. I had the filet mignon, which someone had recommended before and I will now pass the recommendation on to everyone in the interweb. I also had the lobster bisque, which was recommended by the same person and was very good as well. I also had the equivalent of an entire baguette of small sliced baguette-ettes, about 4 pieces of asparagus that reminded me of the end of the second ninja turtles movie--Revenge of the Ooze--when shredder drinks ooze and becomes super shredder. These were super asparaguses (asparagi?). And beer and wine. I am not a big person. I took a trip to the bathroom just to breathe deeply. And the waiters were great too, handling our large group with all the patience and professionalism you'd expect from professional waiters. Even the yelling guy, they pretty much just let him do his thing. My review is slightly biased, of course--it was a company outing. So the price wasn't a huge concern. For an extra-special night out on the town, though--like celebrating my new money tree--I'd go again.
(5)
Lesley A.
I don't eat beef, so I was pleased that I found a Chicago steak house that would be able to serve me food that I enjoy! Warning though, only come here if you are prepared to eat rich food. And by rich I mean, once you walk in to the restaurant, you can immediately smell the butter they use. For my entree, I ate the Steelhead Salmon (Fresh Wild Salmon served sizzling on a bed of roasted vegetables with Thai Chile butter sauce, topped with fried bay scallops and roasted grape tomatoes). The salmon flaked nicely and melted in my mouth, the grape tomatoes gave the dish an appropriate and subtle sweetness, and the scallops absorbed all of the surrounding juices and were therefore loaded with flavor. I was also impressed with the restaurant's staff who checked on my friend and I quite often to make sure our experience was optimal. The ambiance of the restaurant was also fun in that some people came here after work to sit at the bar and talk, giving the place a real Chicago steak house feel and at one point, an Ocean's 11 vibe as they played some lounge music. Overall, great experience, and I will come back again for one of their three course specials that they offer year-round for $39.
(5)
Nancy H.
Oh my word!! So delicious! Never had steak that tasted like that; of course, it was because of all that butter! I was smiling the entire time I ate my steak. We had to come here for Restaurant Week. Why wouldn't you pay $32/pp for a 3-course meal here?! We tried the seafood gumbo (chunks of seafood and on the runny side, not thick), steak house salad (good), 8-oz filet (so tender!), 12-oz ribeye (so much flavor!), creamed spinach (not hot enough, nothing spectacular; tasted "homemade"), mushrooms (in a bath of melted butter; again, nothing special), chocolate mousse cheesecake (whipped to perfection with a thin cookie crumb crust - delicious!), and the bread pudding with whiskey sauce (for a sophisticated palett - contained raisins, and the whiskey was strong). All in all, a fine meal with excellent service too!
(5)
Robyn F.
Ruth's Chris in Chicago offered a GREAT value for restaurant week. The entrees they served were some of the best from the menu, the service was excellent, and they even offered a restaurant week wine special. Appetizers - To start, choose between the house salad and the seafood gumbo. I tried the seafood gumbo, and it was amazing. Not too salty, not too thick, just right. Plus, it came with a small mound of rice. Entrees - Choice of rib eye, filet mignon, salmon or chicken. We all went for the 12 oz. ribeye or 8 oz. filet mignon. Both were drenched in butter. The ribeye was cooked exactly to my specifications (medium rare) and was charred in just the right places. Not the best steak I ever had, but it was still good. Sides - The restaurant week menu came with a choice of 1 side: mushrooms, creamed spinach or mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were definitely something to write home about. Great consistency, good amount of butter. Creamed spinach was not too creamy, so left a little something to be desired. I didn't try the mushrooms, but my friends said they were delicious (being drenched in butter probably helped). In addition to the RW sides, we also tried the onion rings (which were ginormous) and the potato gratin (very good) Dessert - Choice of chocolate mousse cheesecake with a cookie crust or bread pudding. Well presented, both tasty Wine - The RW menu also gave a choice of 2 wines (priced at $32 per bottle) -- a Cabernet or a white (forgot which white). Service - Our waiter was coincidentally named Chris, and he was extremely attentive and friendly. Only downside to the service was that the busboy was a little too hasty in trying to clear up our table, even when my fork was on the left side of my plate (as opposed to grouped with my knife on the right side of the plate) Great service and definitely one of the best restaurant week experiences I've ever had!
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Dilip J.
Awesome. I love eating at Ruth's Chris in whatever city I'm in. Great service and top notch food.
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Bobby O.
Having been an avid fan of this joint, I feel the need to voice my disdain! I made birthday dinner reservations for a 7:45 Saturday night requesting a booth if possible. Upon our arrival we get the old "we are a little backed up will call you in 15 minutes". Ya no big deal! Like clock work we were called in 15 minutes and led to our booth where someone else was sitting and the waters were being placed on the table. WTF! Anyway, the seater leads us in a big circle and we end up back at the front desk where a mass of confusion seemed to set in. Courteously I waited another 15 minutes and no one was solving our problem. As a matter of fact no one seemed to even know about our problem except us. Happy Birthday baby!!! Now I am slightly ticked off and grab the coat tails of the only person that looked like they knew what they were talking about! He was in the middle of helping the girl who lost control of the check-in with her computer. She looked like she was playing video poker and was on her last "dollah". After another 5 minutes we were led upstairs and sat against a friggn wall in a corner. Uncool! I think I am done with this place for a while. When you spend two hundred on dinner you should get more than a meal!
(3)
Travis R.
I know its a chain...but best steak I've ever had, period.
(5)
Jean C.
Our last dinner for Restaurant Week 2011 was here. We had made reservations for the past two years but had to cancel for some reason or another. We were determined to make it this year. We had Saturday reservations at 7pm and got seated closer to our time even though we were early. Again. We were brought up to the second level into a small private dining room with about 8 tables set up. I loved it. It was private, quiet and had a romantic feel since it was all two tops. We sat along the wall with the big window and next to this adorable grandmother with her grandson. Since this was our first time, our server explained the menu in addition to the restaurant week special. My three course meal was the steak house salad, rib eye with sauteed mushrooms and the dessert duo of chocolate mousse and fruit with a sweet cream sauce. The hubs ordered the gumbo, filet with six shrimp and garlic mashed potatoes. The salad was fairly big but good. The cup of gumbo was so big I would have considered it a bowl. Unfortunately, as soon as our first course was finished, our steaks came out. I prefer a little of time between courses but after that sizzling steak was placed in front of me, I wasn't too upset. These steaks are prepared in butter. Hello! The butter smelled fantastic and I just love the sound of it. The rib eye was bigger than I thought, cooked medium rare and the mushrooms were awesome. The hubs filet was thick and the shrimp were big. I had a few bites of my rib eye since I was full from the salad. I took home the majority of it with the mushrooms and mashed potatoes. Dessert came after some time had lapsed. The mousse was a little stiff but still tasty but the true winner of the two was the fresh berries in the sweet cream. The berries were so sweet and delicious. I could have two of those and left the mousse. Service was great, friendly and quick. Dinner was delicious but I didn't get the "oh my god this is the best steak I have ever eaten" feeling. I'm hoping that the next time I visit, I'll get that steak that makes me eat those words.
(4)
Cesar N.
Had dinner with my parents here. We loved it! Great service, amazing food, nice decor.
(5)
Daniel F.
I am not much a fan of chain restaurants but my sister booked this before our theatre show at Goodman because it is within walking distance. Let's start with the bad, valet parking was bad, it took over 15 mins to get our car at the end of our dinner. Not good. But everything else was excellent. The table for 19 right in the middle of the main dining room was impressive. Service was prompt after we told them we had a theatre engagement. Crab cake and steaks were all excellent. so were the sides and wild salmon. The 4 bottles of Antinori was reasonably price also. I really have nothing negative to say. Highly recommended.
(5)
sam F.
I called on Saturday morning to make reservation, was told that the place was booked till 8pm and I dont need reservation after 8:30pm. I make reservation for 8:30pm. We got there around 8:20pm, checkin and were told the wait was about 20 mins..... WE WAITED FOR ALMOST AN HOUR!! TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE The steak was very good and decor was nice -- I would expect that for the price we paid
(3)
Lauren H.
I love Ruth's Chris, it is on the top of my list! The filet is cooked to perfection! The sides compliment the steak as well!! Service is always good every time I go so I can't complain!
(5)
Matthew P.
This place just has great food. It tastes even better when you are not flipping the bill. We had a private dinner held in the room upstairs (oolala), where about fifteen people showed up. You know all the Great Gatsby shit happen in the upstairs rooms. There was a huge center facing table with satellite tables for peeps to sit around and drink their pricy wine. Did I tell you I love pricy wine? Well I do. Anyways when we finally sat down, they had 3 + people waiting on us at all times and the menu was custom with our parties name on it! Talk about great service. Everything that touched my tongue was scrumptious. My palate was having a mouth orgasm. You name it, I loved it. I would recommend getting the filet with the shrimp, everyone seemed to die over it.
(4)
Jillian M.
Best food ever! I'm not exaggerating when I say everything we had here was amazing! You absolutely have to try the sweet potato casserole. The service was excellent, food was to die for, and the atmosphere was intimate without the stuffy feeling most places have. Try it....you wont be sorry!
(5)
Tara L.
What a great meal. The NY strip is the best, and I can't tell you how good the mashed potatoes were. So tasty!! Our waiter Eoghan was great, and really gave us top quality service. Definitely the best steaks around. My only complaint, and the reason I'm not giving it five stars is because when we first arrived, we were brought upstairs to our table. On our way up I was thinking 'ooo upstairs table, it must be nice up there.' but unfortunately I was wrong. We were brought to a room with no decoration, no atmosphere, simply a bunch of two-seater tables in a small blah room with chairs that looked like they belonged in a banquet hall. It was not the atmosphere you would look for when you know you are going to pay $40 for your steak and it annoyed me, especially considering I had reservations. Maybe i'm a snob, but I in places like that I expect everything to be stellar. BUT! I immediately asked for a table downstairs, and the obliged with no problems at all (and it was very busy), so it ended up being totally fine! So, to make a long story short, if you get seated up there, just ask to be moved!
(4)
Milan P.
Pretty good....had the bone in ribeye (what I always order at steak places, it was pretty good.... not the best in chicago. The filet, however is the BOMB! I never order filet, but I will order it here. Great restaurant, it was a little loud when we went though.
(4)
Draz F.
Took my wife here for her birthday dinner, the food was GREAT, but our server was average at best. We each had a house salad to start, I had the filet, she had the petite filet and we split an order of the Au Gratin Potatoes. GREAT filets, very tender and seasoned perfectly. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that our server was very unattentive and seemed very inexperienced. When my wife asked him for a wine pairing with a certain dish, he had no clue. With that said, solid dining experience!!
(4)
Teddy O.
I personally am not a fan of their steak but if you like plain meat topped with butter then you will be at home. The service was great and the none steak items were good. Just not my choice for a steakhouse.
(3)
April R.
My boo thang loves Ruth's Chris so going to this steak house for his birthday was a no brainer. We arrived and the hostess seemed slightly distracted and proceeded to take phone calls for reservations. It was slightly off-putting that she didn't at least acknowledge the guests waiting to be seated. The manager happened to arrive soon after and she began to seat guests. We started out with the calamari appetizer and it was very good. The calamari was accompanied by a sweet tai chili-like sauce, perfect compliment to the calamari. Then for dinner we ordered crab cakes, sweet potato casserole, and a 8oz filet with a lobster tail. My crab cakes were good and I put some of that extra tai chili-like sauce on them to make them even tastier. One major disappointment for the bday boy, who absolutely loves this place, was that he ordered his steak medium and it came out medium well. The plates are so hot the meat continues to cook so it immediately got dry. When this was mentioned to our waitress she promptly took the filet away and placed a order for a new one. The manager also came by and apologized then promptly brought the new filet when it was ready. The new filet was medium rare so it still wasn't really the way he preferred it so it was somewhat of a let down. Outside of the hostess's lackluster presence the service was excellent and they were eager to accommodate us even though the chef in the kitchen was probably thinking he doesn't know how he wants his steak so just make it a lot rarer. For this visit only 3 stars for the lackluster filet which is usually on par.
(3)
Ron C.
How should steak be cooked? That's the biggest question I've never gotten an answer to. From my experience,fancy places serve it straight up. Crappier places throw some sauce on it, Ruth's Chris cooks it with a load of melted butter. I've been here twice. The first time a couple years ago (and the memory is kind of faded) but I recently went during restaurant week where they had an awesome $30 dollar deal that included an appetizer (gumbo or salad both of which were really good), steak (8-oz filet or 12-oz ribeye), side and dessert. I was extremely satisfied after eating here but more glad about saving more than $40 (which is what I would have had to spend if I ordered everything a la carte on a regular business day). The steak is decently cooked and I enjoyed it in the butter. The sides however were a bit disappointing. As much as I like regular potato sides, I think I've become spoiled after eating at fancier joints that serve up classier and more exotic sides. As much as I enjoyed my visit, I definitely feel there are a lot of better places.
(4)
Sheila B.
This place knows what to do with a steak! It was awesome! My sister's daughters took her here for her birthday and we all came along. There were a total of seven of us. We all met there and valet parked and our reservation was for four o'clock on a Sunday afternoon. We sort of made it family style, because we shared the side dishes and I wish I had gotten the sweet potato casserole by myself. I'll be returning soon. I had a small fillet and for dessert I really enjoyed the creme brulee. If it's on the menu I always have creme brulee. I must admit it's very pricey. With tip we spent $110 each, because we divided the bill by 6, instead of 7, because it was my sisters birthday. It's a great place for steak and the service was exceptional.
(5)
Zander H.
Hands down best steak house in the US. Their New York Strip with the melted butter, there is no comparison.
(5)
Steve T.
So not only were we having a party, but most of the party was happening in my mouth... and it was amazing. We were in the private room upstairs, and were led up by the very welcoming staff. I felt like I was VIP or something. We had about 3 servers, who kept refilling our wine before it was even close to being dangerously low (aka half left), which impressed me being the wino I am. For apps I ordered their seared ahi tuna. The party was really kickin at that point. There were 15 of us, so we had to order quite a few apps, but they were all great. The crab cake was not fishy at all, and the calamari was soft. Since Ruth and Chris seemed to prove themselves with the seafood, I ordered the fillet for dinner, cooked medium, with shrimp. It came out on a sizzling plate and was cooked perfectly. There were a variety of sides which were good, but mostly forgettable compared to the steak. For the encore, desserts were ordered and I got the cheesecake. Definitely split this or take some home because there is no way you can finish it, I barely had two bites and was defeated. I have no idea how much this cost, which is the best part. So if you do go here, be careful because I'm pretty sure you get what you pay for.
(5)
james j.
Went there with my boss for lunch today, the crowd was fairly thin, but still took forever for our medium rare burger & steak to come out. Or should I say my medium well burger.....seriously $20 for a burger & iced tea and they cant make it right? Thats just silly..didnt have enough time for them to make a new one, so ate it anyway. Not the best or worst burger ever, just disappointing was all, esp with their reputation, if your cooks cant do better than applebee's there is an issue
(3)
Magda M.
This is a nice place with decent atmosphere. The lighting was quite dim where we were sitting, my date even joked he will need a flash light to read the menu. The only thing that seemed a bit disjointed was the clubby music. Not sure what was going on there... I felt like I was 12 and at a rave. Crabtini - recommend as an appetizer.. very tasty. mixed greens salad - I think they shaved half an onion on mine.. NOT the best choice if you go on a date if you know what I mean. The fillet was really good...what is there not to like... steak... good... butter... good...AND it was certainly a very good size cut. Next time I will probably go with the petite fillet as I barely could finish mine off... Asparagus side dish - it was a bit overcooked for my taste. I like my asparagus a bit more crunchy... this was quite mushy.
(4)
Kamran A.
Not bad. I've eaten here once before, and just got back from a dinner this evening. It's a nice place, the ambience is a little old school for me. Lights are quite dim. Service was good, as you would expect in a premium steakhouse. The steak was frankly OK. It was served extremely hot, which is excellent. Juices were oozing out of the meat. I ordered a rib eye, my wife ordered a NY strip, my mother in law ordered a filet. They were good, but not out of this world. I've travelled the country and been to some real fancy places, but at the end it comes down to who makes the best steak, this is definetly a 5 out of 10.
(2)
A W.
Went there this past Friday (8/3/12) and had a complete disappointment with the place. Let me start off by saying when we entered the restaurant most of the customers were in shorts, t-shirts and/or jeans. This I get because of all the tourists. Next we were met at the hostess stand/station by who I later discovered was the manager. He asked for my name, which I gave to him and explained that I had a reservation at 8:30. He typed on a touch screen at the station for a minute (much like the airline ticket agent in "Meet the Parents"). He then simply walked away saying nothing. After standing there a bit two females who were also standing at the hostess station asked me if I was being helped. I said that I haven't a clue and that the guy who originally greeted me simply walked away after I gave him the normal info one would give when entering a restaurant that they have a reservation for. They just shrugged their shoulders and walked us to our table for two. To be honest, I was kind of pissed how we were greeted and treated. After being seated, the waiter did a fine job, except he would take utensils away forgetting to replace them. Very minor thing. The bread was good and so were the appetizers (salad and bbq shrimp). This was the only good part. We ordered a bottle of wine, which was supposed to be a 2009 and we received a 2008 with no explanation or apology. Next were the steaks. They asked me if this was the first time I had been there, which it was. They never mentioned that they douse their steaks in butter, which I believe to be a good way to destroy a steak and it's flavor. When the filet I ordered arrived, it was SWIMMING in butter. The dish was a pool of butter and the filet was completely covered in butter as well. I ordered it medium rare and it was either a frozen steak or their cooking method was way too hot because the steak was completely burnt through the top third and bottom third of the steak. It was fine and rare in the middle. Honestly it was such a disgusting specimen of steak that I felt bad for the cow that gave it's life for the meal. Then when I mentioned that I don't care for butter on the steak, they brought back the same steak on a clean butter free plate. The waiter said he will have the manager come over when I pointed out how poorly the steak was cooked. I was then met by the guy who greeted us at the door. He now calls me by my last name and pretended to care about what I going to be talking about, but he came across very disingenuous. I was not in the mood to deal with this guy anymore. And after explaining what I noticed, I told him to simply take it away. We also ordered the recommended side dishes of asparagus and potato au-gratin. The asparagus was plainly steamed and not very good even when using the hollandaise sauce it came with. The au-gratin potatoes had zero flavor and not very good as well. I have heard so many good things from others about Ruth's Chris and was absolutely looking forward to this experience. Never have I dined somewhere to be so turned off to not even complete eating a meal. I then went back asking all those who recommended Ruth's Chris and none dined at the one downtown. Might be a specific issue/problem with the downtown location only. I'd stay clear of this place and go to Capital Grill for a way better experience and much better steak.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Valet Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Dressy Ambience : Classy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Alexis R.
Five stars for every aspect of this restaurant/location. We were so happy with our choice to come here. One of the best meals we had all week. We came in for happy hour and ordered several orders of the seared ahi tuna and lobster. We also ordered drinks. The ahi tuna could not be better. It's AMAZING!! And I could eat the lobster for every meal. Of course it is pricey but for us the happy hour is our best bet because we love to just sit for a couple of drinks and enjoy half off appetizers at any restaurant. My BF suggested this place and just as Chicago goes down as one of my top 3 favorite cities, Ruth Chris goes down as one of my top 3 favorite happy hours/ restaurants! Overall so impressed with this place. We will be back every time we come to Chicago!
(5)Joe C.
Arrived at Ruth's Chris at about the time of our reservation. They had us wait an additional 20 minutes past that point which was fine. As far as the food the steak was cooked perfectly at medium, but was definitely not on the same level as some other steakhouses in the area( Flemings). This was our first time here and was worth trying once, but will probably seek somewhere else for a steak in the future.
(3)D J.
It's Ruth Chris! They're classy and consistent. We've eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. Almost always a packed house so expect a wait if you don't have reservations. And be sure to dress nice (you'll be turned away if you have on "sportswear" or flip-flops). Happy eating!
(4)Sean G.
Had my birthday dinner here! We hit the happy hour and it was awesome!! The seared ahi and spicy lobster are both a MUST! We love this place!
(5)Ben A.
Stopped by for dinner with some co-workers around 6pm on a Thursday. We were immediately greeted and seated at a booth. Our server was friendly and recommended some wines, appetizers and entrees. Meals are accompanied by complimentary bread and butter. We passed on appetizers. I ordered a glass of the Malbec and the 22oz Cowboy Ribeye medium rare. We all shared the lobster macaroni and cheese and garlicky mashed potatoes. The steak was a perfect medium rare and seasoned well. I devoured the entire thing. The lobster mac and cheese was phenomenal, I'd return and order that as my entree. Equally tasty were the garlicky mashed potatoes, fluffy and smooth. My co-workers ordered the ribeye and petite filet with shrimp which they both said were fantastic. The petite filet is two medallions with 6 large shrimp placed on top, it looked great. We were all satisfied and stuffed so we passed on desserts. For a chain I think Ruth Chris does a great job, I was highly satisfied with the entire meal and will definitely be back.
(4)Mallory Z.
I know this place isn't Mastros and isn't trying to be Mastros. So I'll try to review it without being inherently biased towards Mastros. My party of 5 arrived a few minutes before are reservation. We were told the reservations were running 20 minutes late. At least they warned us. There's a small waiting area but not nearly as big as the amount of people waiting. They brought around mini appetizers and champagne to the people waiting which was a nice touch, even though the waiter basically walked right past me ignoring me. I'm pretty convinced it was due to my young age. We were finally seated about 30 minutes after our reservation. Like I stated, most of the customers are well over 50. Our waiter was nice, friendly, and helpful. He promptly brought the bread basket which was great because by this point we were starving! After the bread we split a salad. Can't remember the name but it was surprisingly good. For an entree I ordered the filet medium rare. Omg this steak was amazing. Honestly though, not as much butter as expected. But then again I'm used to more butter than the average person. Steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. However, the rest of my party ordered medium steaks and they were still red in the middle. One of us sent theirs back. I tried the ribeye, which is my usual choice but decided to switch it up, and that was equally amazing. For sides we ordered the lobster mac and cheese, au gratin potatoes, and steamed broccoli. Potatoes were average and broccoli was cooked nicely. But that Mac was out of this world. And not just because there was lobster in it. Is was seriously good Mac. I asked the waiter what was in it and he said a jalapeño cheese. Don't worry, it's not spicy, just delicious. All in all it was a nice meal. I probably will go elsewhere though until I turn 60.
(4)Aliah T.
I absolutely love dining here. The staff is very friendly and the raspberry rosemary cosmos are superb.
(4)Angella S.
Soooo disappointed. ...not only is there no dress code (any tramp/baseball cap wearing loser is allowed) food wasn't that great.
(2)Breanne W.
We were told they could not serve us in our sports gear, so we changed and came back. It was worth the hassle! Best steak I've ever had & simple seasoning done perfectly. The petite filet was just the right size for girls night. The Chicago style root beer is a must try if you're like us coming from the west coast.
(5)Wendy W.
Consistent from state to state! Casey was the BEST AND THE CRABCAKES ON POINT. My fiancee loved everything about his surprise bday dinner definitely will be back.
(5)Nicole L.
The whole meal was fantastic! From the super sweet service to the wonderful smells. My favorite side was the spinach au gratin. Also was the first time I tried rare steak and it was super delicious! Also the cheesecake was beyond worth the extra stretch of the tummy after the full meal ;) The only negative was the wine. It was so good that we went to a Binnys to find it. Turns out it sells for less than a quarter of what we paid in the restaurant. That was a little disappointing. The food was WELL worth the money though. I highly recommend this restaurant. I and the rest of my party will all be return patrons.
(5)Laura K.
Belated rave... I came during Restaurant Week for lunch in February. It was an excellent deal---and much more my budget. $22 for entree, side and dessert. Win. I came with a friend on a weekday. I was running late for my reservation, but I called to let them know I was coming. The manager Eric was friendly and accommodating. He offered suggestions of the best deal---between a petite filet or New York Strip. Both my friend and I got the strip and a side each (garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach). The sides were more than enough to share and I even took some spinach home. Tip: the spinach was yummy reheated with leftover bread. Dessert was bread pudding, which was also very good. My experience with Eric and the restaurant was very positive. He was professional and friendly. He kept an eye on all the tables. I had a lovely lunch and experience. I do not believe that I was the exception. I would return, if my own finances provided for it. Do not hesitate to go.
(5)Kyle S.
My experience was 2.5 Stars. Date night, we stopped at the bar to have a drink prior to sitting down. The drinks were fantastic. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer, which was "ok" at best. We followed that up with the lobster bisque, which seemed to be bisque minus the lobster. We then ordered the Filet, with lobster and shoe string fries. The fries were really good and worth ordering. The filet was ordered medium, came medium well, and the lobster looked like it was from wal-mart. We finished dinner off with there chocolate cake and ice cream which was really good. Overall 2.5 stars and the supporting dishes were good but the main courses were mediocre at best.
(3)Tonya K.
The 3 - course meal is a great deal! The lobster was just perfect and so tender. I'm not too crazy about the creamed spinach and my husband wasn't impressed with the mushrooms; he loves the sweet potato casserole.
(4)Jonathan G.
The best things I ate here wasn't the steak. Their cocktails are really good. I had the Gold Standard, and the New Fashioned. Both were well balanced, not packed with sweet syrups like you'd get at cheaper places. My wife had the Dirty Martini and the Gin and Tonic. Besides the fact that she had to ask for the Blue Cheese olives that the menu said it came with, both her drinks were well enjoyed. We had the oysters and carpaccio as appetizers. I told the waiter I wanted a full dozen oysters, to which he responded "oysters got it", and I repeated a full twelve oysters, We only got a half dozen. They were very good though. the carpaccio was also very good. For our entree we ordered the porterhouse for 2, rare. The way they serve their steaks is on a 500 degree plate, so don't touch it, and they also put a lot of butter on the steak. I would suggest asked for light butter and a normal plate, especially if you enjoy your rare steak to stay rare. The steak itself was OK, not the best steak I've ever had, but better than you'll find at some big chains. For dessert we had the creme brulee and the cheesecake and shared a chocolate coffee, all of which was very good. The creme brulee had a nice crunchy sugar top and creamy inside, while the cheesecake was not your typical cheesecake. It had the gram cracker crust that I'm used to, but the inside was much more creamy, almost a custard filling instead of the denser cheese filling I'm accustom to. It also had a whipped topping that I believe had a tart flavor to it, like a sweet sour whipped cream. It was actually one of the best cheesecakes I've ever tasted. The chocolate coffee had godiva liqueur as well as some other liquor I can't remember right now. It was very good, I usually don't like hot drinks with liquor in them, but this was quite enjoyable. Overall, if you go here you will enjoy your food and have a good time, however for the amount of money you pay there are better choices in the area.
(3)Sabreen R.
Delicious steaks. Simple but amazing. This is a higher end restaurant so expect to pay a little more. Also be dressed nice. Nothing too fancy but no t-shirts for guys. Ive had the mashed potatoes and the caesar salad as sides - both very good. My husband and I have had dinner here several times and will continue to go back.
(5)Bo Y.
Love their happy hour menu! $7 lobster, salmon, panini, and many other appetizers. very tasty martini. The only cocktail choice on happy hour menu though. Very friendly service!
(5)Andrew M.
My wife and I have eaten at this Ruth's Chris for years. It is always a very pleasant experience. The best deal is the combo for $50. Salad, steak, side, and dessert. Seriously awesome! A regular steak by itself costs that much! Service is always great. MMMM...! Highly recommended. Make sure you don't sit under the air ducts. It get's cold and there is not much staff can do about it.
(5)Michael P.
OK, for starters, as always, the rating is calibrated to expectations and what the restaurant is trying to do. 3 stars here is better than anything at Weber Grill or places of that ilk, but for what this cost and what was expected, 3 stars is all I can do. The service was the best part. The server was very nice, gave the right amount of attention, answered all questions and was generally very good. The ambiance was typical for a Chicago steakhouse, albeit slightly on the crowded side. The drinks were the drinks. Three of us got beers or whiskey/rocks. My gf got their version of a Mule, it was actually pretty tasty. The food is where they really fell short. The carpaccio was excellent, the mushroom caps were very good, and it was a slow decline from there. The lobster bisque lacked body, though the taste was a little above average. The mashed 'taters were nothing better than what I would make at home, and the wilted spinach was about the same. The steaks were where the real disappointment came in. Two people got filets, and another person and I got ribeyes. The filets were o.k., cooked close enough to order, not the best texture, but the ribeyes were a bust. They were done somewhat close to order, but they were over a third gristle. Not marbling, straight-up, inedible gristle. What I left on my plate could have fed my girlfriend if it was meat. I had to keep coming up with creative and non-offensive ways to spit out wasted meat. I can deal with average sides, but if I am going to a steakhouse, the steaks have to shine. And for that reason, Ruth's Chris, I have to chop you.
(3)Cj J.
My wife and I went for our 5th year anniversary. We had reservations at 6:15 and set around 45 minutes later. Not a big deal for us because we figured that happens on a Saturday night downtown Chicago. Just a heads up for those not interested in waiting. The waiter was very nice, friendly, and chatty. We had a booth which was very comfortable and intimate. The food was very good. Seasoned well and presented well. I had Ribye 12 oz, Medium well and my wife had NY Strip 12oz with the Sweet potato casserole and Asparagus with hollandaise. Well done. It is your typically fair for that type of place. We would most likely try something different for an anniversary or night out. It was decent but nothing to get overly excited about.
(4)Lee S.
If I could put 0 stars I would. The family dinner turn out to be ruin, we spent $360 for dinner for 3 people and been in and out in 1hr , really?? The food was ok, nothing spectacular, service was terrible, waiter Dan shouldn't be working in restaurants business at all, when I told manager about bed experience that we order drinks, bottle wine, appetizers and dinner, then dessert and it's been over in 1 hr , his explanation was : we trying to serve the food as fast as they can, course some people complain about slow service. Come on , dear manager if I want fast service i would go in fast food restaurant, and wouldn't order good bottle wine, you should know better then anyone if customers order drinks then bottle wine the waiter should take his time and not rush us like u guys did last night. I don't think we gonna come back in Ruth Chris, there's many good restaurant in Chicago but I'm sure we gonna complain in Ruth Chris steak house corporate office and headquarters about our experience.
(1)Josh C.
DISRESPECTING AMERICANS AND VETERANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Â!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This place is an embarrassment to what upper class restaurants should be. I was visiting in town and passing through. A friend told me to meet him at the restaurant because I was passing through for a few hours and we haven't seen each other in years. We are both ARMY veterans and were looking forward to seeing one another. I get to this establishment to only find out I would not be allowed to enter based on my attire. The girl at the front was simply doing her job. Then I explain that I was a Veteran who was passing through town to see an old friend and wasn't aware of the "dress code". So I said may I please speak to your manager. The situation went from normal conversation to just down right rude! I told the manager that I was a Veteran visiting in town for a few hours and not aware of the "dress code" and would like to simply sit at the bar and have a few drinks with my buddy whom I haven't seen in ages.The managers response was I don't care that you are visiting in town and that you are a Veteran, the rules are stated right here and pointed to the printed out paper at the front desk. The only thing I can do is allow you to order your food here at the front, wait in the lobby and take it with you! you will not be able to enter based on your appearance (basket ball shorts, tennis shoes and a t-shirt). Not only was he rude to me because I did not fit their "required profile look" but he was disrespectful to the fact I was a soldier and Veteran.NO RESPECT FOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR HIS FREEDOM AND THIS COUNTRY. I hope real Americans and people who have some respect for their soldiers who have served not go and eat at this place and support this kind of business practice. I stayed the better man , held my tongue and maintained my composure. I waked out with my head held high and wrote this today now that I am back at home in hopes others will see this travesty and not support this type of behavior and business practice! I have Never wanted to give a place negative stars but this place took the cake. I have never been disrespected and angry as that afternoon last week. I wish I could give NEGATIVE 10 STARS !!!!!!!!
(1)Cindy K.
What a great meal and fabulous private dining room for a small group meeting. Perfectly prepared medium rare filet; delicious crispy skinned moist chicken AND awesome crab cake; fab creamed spinach, sweet potato casserole and oh so buttery sautéed mushrooms. Subtle professional service. Flawless, perfect business dinner. Thank you!
(5)J-Whit W.
Wonderful service with steaks that everyone raves about. String fries are a perfect compliment. Ask for John as your waiter.
(4)Kavita S.
I was told and escorted by the manager, Eric to leave the restaurant. I was wearing black trousers and a Lacoste sweater. It was my birthday dinner and am very angry as how I was treated. He did not even tell me that I could return and he did this in front of my two guests.
(1)Rafael S.
This is the best place for steak Monday - Thursday evening. Why? Because it's quiet, intimate, and you can get great seating. I don't care if it's a chain, Ruth's Chris has amazing food. I normally go for the fillet, lobster tail, and mashed potatoes. My goal is to come here on a Thursday and try every cocktail on the list. I'll probably get hammered but hey, Thursday is the new Friday. I digress, sorry. The best seats are the booths with a window view. The whole experience is very enjoyable: great service, good ambiance, and amazing food. I only wish they enforce the dress code. Don't cheapen your brand and bring back dress expectations.
(5)Alex J.
Here's the thing about Ruth's Chris: they do seafood as good as they do steak, and the sides are your typical but delicious options. They also have some specials that include a salad and a dessert for a pretty solid price, and it's a better deal than trying to fulfill your appetite a la cart. The staff is great and make it a good experience. Is this a weekly spot? Not unless you'd rather spend more on steak than your bills. But for occasions like birthdays or half-birthdays or the fact that you didn't die this month, I'd say go for it.
(5)LaTonya B.
The resturant was nice let me start there. Cozy comfortable Romantic feel. No problem there manager - Chris nice guy. We got the waiter George he was nervous or unconcern for some reason, I dont want to make this a race thing because it was 8 black women. I want to make this about learnign to wait tables big crowd or little. You ask George the waiter for anything it takes him 5 -10 min to come back. When ask for bill it was a wait when ask about desert it was a wait. With him Every thing was a wait. He was impatient in nervous. Food was okay at most to me. The service sucks there.
(1)Tom G.
Yah! I'm am indeed a fan. Stopped by to host a business dinner for hard working folks in my employ - and we were not disappointed. I just love the way their steaks come out. The ambiance and service are superb. To reward my people with a visit here is well worth it! Sigh ~ only 4 stars though because I have my preferences and favorites elsewhere....
(4)Will C.
Outstanding experience from beginning to end. The waitstaff was phenomenal and the food was great! I love this place and it was only my first time!
(5)Tom D.
I would like to see the entire staff, from the GM to the dishwasher, take a deep breath and remember they are selling a dining experience. I sat at the bar for dinner. I spent $150 for one. I didn't get the experience I paid for. Just a "heads up."
(3)Renee R.
The steak is cooked with salt, pepper, and butter. It was delicious! I wouldn't get the green beans and garlic again. They were good but basic, should've gotten something I don't cook at home. Make sure you don't wear active wear, they turned away one of our guests. Jeans are acceptable.
(4)Adam W.
Did Father's Day at Ruth's Chris and it was a solid dinner, but I'm not entirely sold on the formula of: butter + steak = out-of-your-mind dinner. The preparation & service were very, very good... We ordered the crabcake appetizer which was very tasty (but at $21, meh), I had the 12oz ribeye (perfectly cooked, but man you can't get away from that butter) while others had the surf & turf, petit filet, and broccoli au gratin - everyone enjoyed their mains... For dessert we went with the chocolate explosion, which was very possibly the best thing I consumed during the day. Again, no complaints here on service or execution of the food, but I kinda walked away wishing I had a non-buttered steak.
(3)Latasha G.
Celebrated my brother graduating with his BA. Private party room was low key and relaxing. Awesome food, and awesome service. Been here twice and I can't complain. Though I'm not a meat person I love the chicken and Salmon.
(5)Khamie W.
My server made me feel very uncomfortable . I came for my anniversary and my partner had been dying to eat here! We began to tell our server our order.. And she kept saying you know there's cheaper items on the menu.. What the hell does that mean. We ordered salads and it took literally 20 mins to come out! The host on the other hand literally walked past several times and as my partner asked for help she literally told her that's not my job. I don't want to pull the race card but what else could it have been? Or maybe cheap was written on my forehead! However it was the worst anniversary dinner yet!
(1)Laura K.
We were out celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary, in which case we were able to sit in a nice out of the way corner that added to the ambiance of our experience. Our waitress was extremely well versed on the menu, personable yet professional. Our food was prepared to perfection from the starters to the main course and even had a special touch to our desert that was complimentary for our celebration. My one and only complaint is that they are extraordinarily over priced, even for Chicago. Our experience was exceptional all around but unfortunately I felt that I can basically get the same menu items anywhere for a fraction of what we actually paid. I don't know that we would return based on the prices alone. To get an idea of what our cost was- about 1/2 a mortgage payment, $435 for 2 including drinks and tip.
(4)Alan D.
I love this place. I've been to Ruth's Chris four times and every time I order the cowboy ribeye medium rare. It has to be the juiciest, most flavorful steak I've ever eaten. Since steaks are what they're known for, I would not lean toward seafood. My girlfriend and I have both had their oysters Rockefeller and their crab cakes and did not like either one. They're a steakhouse. I would stick to the steaks here. However, the lobster mac and cheese is very good. The calamari was also very flavorful. You can't really go wrong with the side dishes. But if you want a good steak, try the cowboy ribeye. It's worth it.
(4)Edwin H.
Amazing steak n stuffed chicken. Came for the gf bday and had a wonderful time. Will come back. Ron was wonderful and his sidekick Kevin was great. Great service and my daughter said she in steak heaven. Great time n great food
(5)Matt L.
I have been to countless Ruth's across the country and there's one thing you can always count on: excellent, consistent food. I have been to the Chicago location many times and have generally had pleasant experiences. However, my experience this evening totally changed my opinion of this location. The bartender, Martini (yes that is his actual name as listed on his name tag), was inattentive and downright rude. After my party refused his repeated attempts at "buying the girls next to you a round of desserts" he completely ignored us, and after 3 attempts at settling the check, a different bartender ended up helping us (with a smile on her face). It was very apparent that Martini was friends with the group of women whom he attempted to procure a 'free' dessert for. It is likely a common tactic for him to ask a group of guys alone at the bar to buy a round of drinks or dessert for the ladies, and when we denied him that opportunity, his demeanor completely changed. Though my group has limited abilities in the Spanish language, we were able to gather that he was talking poorly about us to the girls, stating that we refused his offer to buy them desserts. Yes it is a petty situation, but something I would never expect from the professional environment I have known Ruth's to be. Long of the short: fantastic food, but avoid Martini the bartender at all costs (unless you're a group of single women who wants him to work his magic on groups of guys and get you free stuff!)
(2)Philip C.
The food at this particular Ruth Chris was below average considering this is suppose to be an upscale restaurant according to the price.
(3)Claudia D.
Ruth Chris is a chain. That said let me add that it is a steakhouse. I ordered shrimp and steamed broccoli. The sauce was on the side, but still the shrimp were swimming in butter. I'd asked for little butter little oil. Oh well, miscommunication happens and what I was eating wasn't their specialty. Our friends were happy with their steaks and saucy sides and french fried onion rings. The husband ordered the Restaurant Week dinner (last night) and enjoyed it. Service was fine. Decor was dark traditional supper club, Food was as expected - expensive, ala carte, but just OK. There are far better steak houses in the city at a similar price point that do a better job overall.
(3)NaKetha K.
Excellent food, Excellent service. Lovely ambiance. We dined her for my bestie's birthday. The Lemon Drop Martini is a must have.
(5)Linda L.
I have a friend who is obsessed with Ruth's Chris, and tries to go whenever she is in a city with one. She was visiting me in Chicago during the winter and we went together. I had the fixed price menu, which was a pretty good deal. The steak was good, but what really stood out was the minestrone. It was the best I've ever had. Get it -- you won't regret it!
(4)K R.
We had a wonderful dinner at Ruth Chris this evening! Rather than wait for our only available time provided by reservations (OpenTable) 9:15pm+ - decided to walk in at 6pm which OT would not allow. We were almost immediately seated in a great spot and our waiter, George, provided superb relaxed timely service! Our filets, sides, salads, wine, and desserts were tasty, timely and abundant! Thank you, Kevin and Rose Let me ask - it seems like a reservation during prime time (6 - 8pm) is non existent in the Open Table system. This seems to be a reoccurring phenomena each time we've used Open Table! So Is it OT or Is it the restaurant that keep us from our preferred prime time reservation times. Btw it never fails that - we ALWAYS get a seat as a walk in - at prime time!!?? Please - do explain!
(5)Christina M.
So you want to go out for a good steak...but wait...you're dining with someone like me, a vegan. Oh no! That must mean steakhouses are completely out of the question! Not really, in all honesty steakhouses make some of the best salads and baked potatoes. But Ruth's Chris has gone a step further and offers more than two items for vegetarians. I've been vegetarian almost my entire life, I don't like meat and I am not a huge fan of fake meat either. What I do like are well-cooked veggies that are flavored well. Generally I eat baked potatoes and salads at steakhouses, but Ruth's Chris offered up so much more, they have a vegetarian plate which they graciously made vegan-friendly for me (and they will for you too!). You basically get to choose 3 sides from their list of veg friendly items, so there's a number of options. My vegan-friendly meal consisted of a baked potato, broccoli, salad, and oven roasted tomatoes -- everything was great! I usually sneak in a container of vegan-friendly butter to flavor things, but the only thing I needed it for was the potato...that's a good thing! My new favorite steak restaurant with vegan-friendly items is Ruth's Chris...I will encourage my meat eating counterparts to choose this place when deciding amongst the plethora of steakhouses in the city.
(4)Kelly B.
Staff is rude. Went in when they first opened and requested to sit at the bar with my boyfriend. He had a baseball cap (which he could have easily removed) the rude women at the hostess stand rolled her eyes when I asked to be seated in the bar. Went back to her manager and they said he could not allow someone to wear a hat in the restaurant...A hat? Easily removed. They turned us down anyways. Now I am understanding of their rules. However, a group of young men and women walked in after us, wearing a similar baseball hat, and was let in no problem. Really? Ruth Chris can screw themselves for being selective. We ate here four times within the last week and had no problems. Went down the street to Chicago Cut, where we walked in and were seated no problem. Better service, better staff. Probably better food. Doubtful I will visit this location again due to the hostess.
(1)Susan C.
I went here like two times and I though the food was good. Each time I went the restaurant was pack with people and it's best to make a reservation. I order steak each time and they prepare it the way I like it. I don't know if I would want to go back cuz I had other steak house that was better than this place. The desserts wasn't that good when I went the last time. The prices were not that cheap so u have to save up some money to go.
(3)Monique B.
I brought my entire family here for restaurant week lunch. If you get a chance, do the same. The menu offered a great variety of choices (filet, strip steak, stuffed chicken or salmon, a side dish and dessert). Since it's a steakhouse, we all got the filet and strip steaks. We got all the sides offered (mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and mushrooms). Our server, John was attentive, but not overbearing. The food was perfection. Everything, even the bread was devoured. The portion sizes were large for the sides and perfect for a steak at lunch. Dessert was a bread pudding and no one in my family likes bread pudding. We sent back all empty dishes, it was so unbelievably good. I was stuffed, and had a doggy bag of steak and spinach to go. And get this, the lunch menu for restaurant week is only $22. Run, don't walk to visit them for restaurant week lunch. And if you miss it, go check them out for dinner anyway, because although they are pricey it was worth every penny! Yum, yum, yum!
(5)Noor H.
I came here with reservations for my boyfriends golden birthday. We initially had reservations at 7 on a Saturday night, we got there a bit earlier and walked into this cute dim restaurant. The staff and hostess was great with accommodating us earlier then expected. The hostess greeted us with a Happy birthday to my boyfriend, since I made a request for his birthday. He was surprised they all knew it was his birthday. We got seated immediately on a candle lit table, our waiter I think Bryan was his name, greeted us and again wished him a happy birthday. He asked us if we ever been here before which we haven't. Then he began to explain the menu to us and got us our bread and water- we skipped the drinks for the night. I was highly recommended to get their steaks obviously, but I was recommended to get their lobster Mac n' cheese. So going in I knew that was a must. We ordered two steaks: the cowboy something and the New York strip for me. The cowboy is a New York strip but with the bone. In addition to that, we got the Mac n cheese, sweet potato with a pecan crust, and some broccoli. It took about 20 minutes or so but when the food came out was amazing! The steak comes out on a hot plate after being cooked in a 800 degree boiler. They even tell you not to touch the plate. And I can't begin to say how good the sides were. We ate in silence, because the food was amazing. We ended up with some left overs, and then got desert which was the cheesecake with berries. Omg it was an amazing cheesecake. Glad we got that. Overall I would come here again, hands down. I had a great experience and loved the food. And the service was great. Our waiter talked to us and joked. He was great.
(5)Terryl J.
Ruth's Chris is consistantly GREAT no matter what restaurant and in what city you are in. The Lobster Bisque is the best, followed by the Caesar Salad. Don't miss the Filet Mignon-the petite is quite generous. Lunch specials are reasonably priced and just as enjoyable as the main dinner menu. This is a great place to take business clients or to have a romantic dinner. I took my leftovers home to my husband and he said, "This is the best meal I've had in a long time." So much for my cooking!
(5)Dhyia T.
I have to say this place is horrible. If I could give it negative stars I would give it -2. I spent $75 on a meal for myself and it didn't live up to that value. Ohhhh, where do I start...hmm..maybe perhaps with our waitress: 1) she took forever to take our orders, like another 20 minutes 2) didn't bring out waters, until we asked her 5 times 3) commenced to break down her station in the booth behind us, refilling salt shakers and packing silverware, while being extremely loud with a co-worker 4) when I asked her to describe a drink to me, she said "its very different and you can't get a refund on it if you don't like it"...WTF? Who asks for refunds on a cocktail. 5) the food was cold and the steak was mediocre at best 6) the restaurant was pretty empty and we waited 20 minutes to be seated! There was visibly 15 tables open when we arrived. I felt like I threw $75 in the garbage and believe me, I've spent more on a great dining experience and have walked away feeling like I had a great experience with a good value. This place sucks and their servers need to be more respectful to ALL customers who patron their restaurant. There's probably well over 100 steak joints in the Chicagoland...go give them your business I'm sure they'll know how to treat you.
(1)Ashley M.
Mr. Turner made the experience amazing and made sure to make everyone feel at home. You should request George as your server, he is knowledgeable and very pleasant. Make sure not to eat all the bread, you will be too full!
(5)Ty N.
Best steak I have ever tasted. The seasoning is excellent. Always enjoy their food. The black cherry martini is great drink.
(5)Rafi O.
As usual, I had the Petit Fillet, butterfly cut with classic Lyonnaise Potatoes. I bring my work peers as well as my manager, business partners and customers, and they enjoyed the meal, the wine and the dessert. We had a great time; thx!!
(4)S M.
Friday, May 26, 2014 had the BEST girls' night out with my ladies at Ruth Chris downtown! Outstanding service to be noted: Bert - our bartender made delicious happy hour drinks for us while we waited for our entire party to arrive. Very personable, and engaging! Steve O - our waiter was fantastic! Very attentive, checked in with us on a regular basis without making us feel rushed through our meal. Great food and wine suggestions, and an amazing sense of humor! My indulgences for the evening: 1) Broad Street Hurricane 2) Calamari (shared appetizer) 3) Blue Crab Cakes (shared appetizer) 4) Penfolds, Shiraz, "Grange", South Australia (shared) 5) Filet, medium/medium rare with blue cheese crust 6) Sauteed Mushrooms (shared side) 7) Fresh Asparagus (shared side) 8) Chocolate Sin Cake (shared) 9) Cheesecake (shared) Our food was amazing! Everything came out hot, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully arranged on the plate. Not too much, not to little - everything was "just right." We will definitely stop up there again! Thank you for a wonderful night on the town!
(5)Rob R.
I haven't been here in a few years, and forgot how good the steaks are. The filet melts in your mouth with plenty of flavor. One of the best steak places in Chicago! The mashed potatoes were wonderful as well.
(5)Jeffery G.
I wanted to have a casual lunch with a friend today at Ruth Chris Steakhouse but I was refused service. I arrived at their empty restaurant at 12:00 pm dressed casually, designer jeans, tee shirt and tennis shoes. After waiting in their empty lobby for ten minutes, the hostess came up to us and sheepishly said, "I'm sorry, but we are strictly enforcing our dress code. I can't seat you in our dining room. I can however let you eat at the bar". I turned to her and just laughed and said "your joking, correct". "No", she said. I looked around the empty restaurant and said, "business must be great that you can turn away paying customers! Sorry, but we will be spending our money elsewhere". We walked out of the restaurant, went to Shaw's Crab House, spent $350.00 for two people and had a great meal. When we told our waitress what happened at Ruth Chris Steakhouse she gave us a piece of key lime pie for free and said we would never be refused at Shaw's. I will never patronize one of your establishments ever again! How dare you.
(1)J R.
Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs - had reservations at 4:30 pm. Arrived with a party of seven, three of which were under the age of 8 and had on Blackhawks shirts and athletic shorts. There were no other patrons in the restaurant. The proprietor, after arriving, informed of us of a new 'policy' whereby patrons could not be served wearing athletic shorts or athletic gear. This individual representing the Ruth Chris's restaurant not only lost the business of this family for one night at this location, but also forever, at any location in the future. While a restaurant reserves the right to deny service, this scenario seemed entirely unwarranted. Beware any family with children, best not try to dine here unless your children are in business casual attire. I think it is also significant to note that we dined at this particular location last June after walking a mile to the restaurant in the pouring rain while wearing very similar attire. My party, which included my 60 plus year old in-laws was forced to leave and walk to Harry Caray's. Harry Caray's was more than happy to serve us.
(1)Delightful D.
I didnt know what to expect but the experience is just ok. I went to dinner and was greeted with a beautiful smile and my waitress was nice as well. The ambiance was kind of old not modern or romantic. I came for the stuffed chicken and it was delish, crispy skin, cooked to perfection. It was only stuffed with cheese wish it was stuffed with more cheese tho. My side included mashed potatoes and broccoli Au gratin. Both sides mediocre and needed salt and pepper but still paired well with the chicken. For desert I tried the ruth coffee with Bailey and brandy delish with a nice kick. Wouldnt return immediately just think there are more steak spots in chicago with more to offer.
(3)Megan S.
I went on a date to this location. It was my first time. I understand that the serving staff has to be great but they verged on annoying. The food was good but I didn't think it was worth the price. I've had a better steak at Longhorn. Mostly, I didn't appreciate being scolded for pouring myself some more wine. Our server was busy and lets be serious, I can pour my own wine. There was nothing to rave about the gluten free options. You get the standard options. I would expect at a restaurant of this quality to have something "new" or unique.
(3)Andii W.
My hubby and I always come here for our date nights. We never wait past our reservation time. The food is always delicious. I get the same thing every time lol (lamb and mash) the decor and lighting is perfect for a nice date. In a perfect location. Its always hard because this location sits steps away from Harry Carays and we always choose Ruths Chris because our fav appetizer is Crab Cakes and this place has THE BEST crab cakes known to man.. :-)
(5)Azin J.
Went here with my boyfriend a month ago for our anniversary and it was a disaster. We were seated 55 min after our reservation time, and then when we were seated the waiter came to our table and wished me a happy birthday, lol. I ordered the lamb chops medium rare and my boyfriend got the porterhouse medium. The food came out and my boyfriends steak was medium rare and my lamb chops were well done. I finally got the waiters attention and told him about our steaks and he said looks good from here. He was about to walk away and I made him stay and look at the inside of our steaks. He took them back and guess what? They both came back rare. The waiter didn't even bring it to us and make sure it was cooked properly. We couldn't find the waiter and told another waiter about our steaks and he said I'll find him. We finally decided it wasn't worth ruining our night over and decided we would take the food home and cook it properly. When the waiter finally appeared he asked how the food was and we didn't respond, just asked for it to be wrapped up. Never again.
(1)Lisa B.
I went there with my boyfriend this past weekend to celebrate his moving to Chicago (yay!!) and I was completely pleased! We do not go out and treat ourselves to a nice dinner experience all too often, but when we do, we will return to Ruth's Chris. Service was outstanding. Food was delicious. Portions were healthy. Wine was perfect. Only reason it's getting 4 stars instead of 5 were a few downfalls: it did take a little long to get our appetizer. While this didn't concern us too much, I know that it may irritate others. The manager did come over and apologize for our wait though and it was on the house. The situation was handled perfectly. They also ran out of mushrooms, which we were excited to pair with our meal. Again, not the end of the world for us because we are easy going, but a little bit of a bummer. Definitely not a deal breaker though. Eric was our server and he was fantastic. Highly recommended!
(4)Max C.
I came here with my parents this noon, and we enjoyed our time. Nice and friendly service, tasty food, relatively low price. Everything is good. We ordered soup, salad and steaks. For about $20 each my parents got a mixed steak and an American style one with frites, and I got a filet for $40. I'm a bit upset because I ordered a median-well filet which is somewhat hard. Maybe median is enough. Anyway, it is delicious. So are soup and salad. After finishing these we were all too full to have dessert. Slowly moved out, Satisfied.
(5)Abby K.
The steak here was amazing! We had dinner there on New Years Eve. It was certainly pricey, but we were expecting that. I had the filet, which was wonderfully tender, and cooked perfectly. My BF ordered the Cowboy, which was amazingly flavorful, and also cooked well. We arrived a few minutes early, and had some (albeit pricey) drinks at the bar, and then were seated pretty quickly. We did have OpenTable reservations - there were quite a few without, though, making for quite the crowded waiting area. Despite it being a busy night, the server was very attentive, and overall we had a wonderful time!
(5)Linda D.
I came during Restaurant Week and while the food did not disappoint, my service wasn't exactly stellar. I had the Filet with Sauteed Mushrooms and the Bread Pudding. Wasn't going to have the dessert, but had a change of heart and decided to treat myself. All of those items at lunch for $22 was an awesome deal. I ordered the Chopped Salad off of the menu to start out with. I have dined here many times in past and always have had superb food and service, but this time the service was lackluster. I sat in the bar area, as usual, at one of the booths and the bartender was my server. My salad took more than a few minutes to arrive which wasn't bothersome, but my bread and butter didn't arrive until the last bite on my salad plate. In the past the food runner has usually brought this out and at the other times the bartender, so I don't know who dropped the ball on this detail. I ordered my Filet medium rare and I waited for what seemed an eternity for it to arrive. When I finished my entree course my plates remained on the table again, for a loooooong time before they were finally cleared by the busser. Meanwhile at the booth in front of me various employees and managers were fawning over a table of 4 young ladies. Honestly, that is fine with me, but managers, please make sure your other guests are taken care of when you have someone dining with you that the staff personally knows or because they work there. At the end of my experience it took a while to get my dessert plate removed and to get my payment taken and brought back. This is the first time I have ever dined anywhere during Restaurant Week and ordered the special menu. I have read sooo many reviews of diners being unhappy with the food and/or service who have dined at various restaurants during Restaurant Week. I would have loved to have given a raving review with more stars, as I do recommend people to come here. As a final note, if this had been my first time here, it might have been my last. The food bumped the stars from 1 or 2 to a 3.
(3)Nicki B.
Thought I take advantage of the culinary diversity while in Chicago. Never had Ruth's Chris before and had to test my theory that a steak house was great place to have a burger. Theory proven correct! My medium rare hamburger was delicious the fries were exactly like who fries should be. Crisp and light. Portions large and enough to share. But no regrets for ordering the appetizer, soup. My lobster bisque had generous amounts of lobster in it. Easily filling. The restaurant is located on the corner of Dearborn. My booth by the the window made it ideal for people watching, even in mid-day. I received excellent service from their friendly staff. It was a relax atmosphere yet the decor gave it a luxury feel of leather and beautifully put together stone. The jazz music pulled it all together. Looking forward to trying one of their steaks for dinner sometime:)
(4)Bernice M.
Visit this location two weeks after visiting the location in Niagara-Falls. A million times better than the Niagara Falls location. Drinks were great, food was great, overall a good time.
(4)George W.
This is one of those legandary steak houses that you save up for and visit on occasion, just so you know what really good is. We had no issues with the staff - they were all attentive, polite, and helpful. We were greeted when we arrived, and thanked for coming as we left. We made reservations for a Monday night dinner - we were in town to pick up some information for a volunteer effort my wife was participating in. We arrived early, and they were able to seat us quickly. The service here is top-notch. Our server was keeping the water and wine glasses full, and helped with some tips from the kitchen as to how the food was served. We split a Caesar Salad which was very large (big enough for two, no problem), and then moved on to our main course - we each ordered their filet. The steak was just excellent - seasoned well, cooked as requested, and it was unbelievably tender. Every bite melted in your mouth. Sides are big enough for two - my wife ordered a baked potato, and they split it so we each had a half. Its good that they did - neither of us could have finished a whole potato and filet, they were so big. This was just a great experience - well worth the cost. I'll save up so we can go again in the future.
(5)Mario G.
Went with my wife for a nice steak and we were very happy we chose this restaurant. Our waiter Brian was very courteous and helped my wife choose the perfect wine for her meal. Our filets were cooked to perfection and even though we showed up late we never felt rushed. We're from out of town and this experience will definitely go down as one of our top meals in chicago. If your looking for a top notch steakhouse with great service and a relaxed atmosphere this is the place for you. Thanks again Brian!
(5)Louis R.
The very most best steak juiciest I have ever had the only steak house I have ever been to where I don't have to use steak sauce definitely recommended and also the crumbled sweet potato is amazing if you like sweet potatoes definitely will recommend it to all my customers thank you very much.
(5)Theresa C.
I love going to Ruth's Chris' whenever i go somewhere new and here is a location close by. This one is located in the north side very close to Michigan Avenue. We went on a Wednesday night and were seated wright away. Brian was our server and he was such a smooth salesman, we ordered everything he suggested and it was all terrific! I always enjoy the food when i go to Ruth's Chris and the service is always impeccable but i have to give it to Brian, he really made our visit welcome, we had no reason to celebrate any occasion but we received a treat at the end of our meal welcoming us to the City of Chicago.
(5)Kimberly W.
i have been a guest @ ruth's chris on many occasions & sometimes the wait staff can be a biy uppity. however on tonite our server luis was very polite made great recommendations & wasn't overbearing. our food was delicious & the drinks were excellent!!!
(5)Leticia G.
I brought my boyfriend here on his birthday today and could not have had a better experience. It was everything I could've wished for and more. First we started with cocktails. We had the Moscow Mule and Dirty Martini with blue cheese olives. Both were spectacular, my Moscow tasted fresh with ginger and the perfect amount of sweetness and my boyfriend (who has been a bartender of 10 years) said the martini was divine with the perfect amount of olive juice. Our server Justin suggested the calamari and we could not have been happier with that choice. The calamari was perfectly prepared, so tender and juicy and the sauce was exquisite with its tangy/sweet/slightly spicy flavor that kept me wanting more. Next on our plate were the steaks. Oh man...those steaks were possibly the best steaks I've ever had. My boyfriend had the Cowboy Ribeye and I had the Petit Ribeye. Ah-ma-zing. I mean, just buttery and lovely so juicy that you almost didn't want to come up for air. It was THAT good. Justin took extra special care of us and made our whole experience more than perfect. This was our first time dining here and we were very very pleased with Ruth's Chris and look forward to coming back and bringing our friends and family along.
(5)Edward H.
First of all, I am not an employee not have a been paid to write this review. My wife and I dined at Ruth's Chris for the first time this weekend. The entire dining experience was absolutely exceptional. From the personable greeting by the hostess at the front door to the professional and pleasant "best wishes" by the valet driver it was a most memorable evening. My wife ordered the petite filet and I ordered the 16 ounce ribeye. They were both cooked to absolute perfection. The asparagus and the garlic mashed potatoes were superb. The cheesecake was phenomenal and exceeded both of our expectations in a big way! We have never had such a delicious dessert; and I have eaten restaurants all over the world. Heck, even the coffee was perfect. Be aware, you can expect to "pay" for the meal, but the old adage, "you get what you pay for" truly applies. This dining experience was definitely a five star event.
(5)Lawrence S.
Are you kidding? What a wonderful dining experience. I am a foodie having been to every 4 star and most 3 star restaurants in Chicago so I think a new a good restaurant and this is a good one. I have been buying prime steaks from Allen bros. for years so I think I know good steak but the Cowboy Rib Eye I had here was superb. I would always get a Porterhouse before but the waiter, John, explained to me why the rib eye is so popular today and he was right. Tender, juicy, full of flavor. Wonderful! Service was excellent, side dishes and salads, excellent. All in all a great experience and the hostess was attentive to my needs with the reservation. Lot of good steak houses in Chicago but I love this place!
(5)Elvira P.
I made reservations to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. I specifically told him to dress appropriately since I knew they had a dress code. We got there and there were various women with short skimpy club dresses, men wearing sneakers/jeans, and others with questionable attire. Needless to say we were a bit annoyed that they did not enforce the dress code as an establishment of that caliber should. Nonetheless the food was very good, service was a little slow but it was very busy so we didn't mind the wait. I ordered the New York strip and spinach au gratin, both were immaculate. My boyfriend had the cowboy ribeye with sweet potato casserole on the side. Usually I hate sweet potatoes but these were incredible, tasted more like a cake than a casserole.
(4)Jillian F.
We went to this Ruth's Chris while we were living in Chicago on a theatre tour. We had been given a gift card and had saved it through multiple tour locations because we assumed the Chicago location would be the best. We did not go to Ruth's Chris to be cheap. We had planned on enjoying ourselves and were excited to buy a bottle of wine and some appetizers before getting to our steaks. These are all things we planned on but were not able to do because our server refused to serve us. He took over 30 minutes to greet us and the restaurant only had 2 other groups. When he finally did greet us we asked about wine and he just opened the wine list to the page priced by the glass and walked away. He did not return for over 20 minutes. When he went to the table next to ours we heard him list off wine specials and entree features that with zeal. From what we experienced, we will never return to any Ruth's Chris. My husband and I were in our mid twenties and definitely felt severe age discrimination. In the end the steak was fine and after dinner we went to a lounge on Michigan Ave to spend our wine money. It was definitely the server's loss because we were spend and tip heavy. A few weeks later we went to Smith and Wollensky and were treated like royalty. Now I look for that restaurant in every city I visit and avoid Ruth's Chris.
(1)Deborah K.
The food was quite ordinary and way over-priced. Wines that we usually order at other restaurants had a much higher mark-up. We got the distinct impression that the steaks were covered in butter, which would explain the upset stomach in the middle of the night. My advice would be to stay out of chain restaurants like this and support our locally owned and operated restaurants here in Chicago.
(2)Tim P.
I am more of an independent restaurant kind of guy, but as far as chain steakhouses go, Ruth's Chris is the clear #1 in my mind. The steaks are fantastic. the drinks well made and the atmosphere is great for a romantic dinner or a business lunch. The sides are huge and great, with the Potatoes Au Gratin being my favorite. If a truly great independent steakhouse is not in the area I hit Ruth's Chris no matter what town I am in.
(5)Naomi L.
Christmas Eve Dinner- to go! Loved the onion rings the steak, the halibut and the salad. The staff freaking bend over backwards to serve as well! I would go every week if I Could
(5)Ise B.
I went Thursday for the first time to Ruth's Chris Steak House and was handsomely rewarded. It was the most expensive meal I have ever had and will now place such restaurants on my schedule of infrequent visits, I think once a year would be appropriate given my budget. I ordered the special of petite fillet steak with shrimp and crab. It was served on what they said was a 500 degree plate and I thought this was a nice touch as I have never before eaten food in a restaurant so hot and ready and it was well worth their effort. The seafood was excellent and the steak was a real treat. They served a sauce on the side that was absolutely heaven with the steak. I have never been so tempted to admit to being overwhelmed by a meal. Well done, folks! For desert I had bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream on top. It provided just the right completion to a special pleasure. Delicious. My waiter's name, if I recall right, was Mason. Nice job. He knew what he was talking about. The surroundings were suitable for an unpretentious solid fare restaurant. There was a lit candle on the table that I thought was unusual in my experience dining out. They had all bases covered. Although I would love to return to Ruth's Chris Steak House my experience also gets me to think now about other restaurants I have had on the too expensive for me list. I left feeling very special and my evening left little to spare having started out on such a note. My thanks to Ruth's Chris Steak House for a really worthwhile experience.
(5)Paul M.
Steak. on. a. flaming. hot. plate. of. boiling. butter. What more can you say? (Ah yes, add blue cheese crusting) Fantastic dirty martinis and their ahi tuna appetizer is the stuff that
(5)Peter R.
My wife took me here for my birthday. I honestly have to say that the filet was one of the best I've ever consumed. They serve it to you on a molten hot sizzling plate and its just so succulent and tender. We also had an outstanding server who gave me her honest opinion on what to order. I will not soon forget that steak, and everything from the appetizer to my free dessert was delectable. I will definitely be returning here to try out the other cuts of meat, but that filet made my day.
(5)Alexander R.
I come here for the most special occasions. I consider myself a steak connoisseur, and this place has the best steaks in the city, and I may even dare to say in the country. If you're in Chicago and want a good cut, come to this place
(5)Susan G.
We didn't plan to eat here, but were at Howl at the Moon next door and were looking for a place we could get something to eat before heading home. Stopped in at Ruth's Chris and were told the wait was 10 minutes which sounded pretty good, especially on a Friday night. We were seated upstairs which was quieter than downstairs, but was like sitting in a banquet hall room -- no personality at all. We were probably disappointing patrons for our server as we didn't have steak. My husband had a shrimp dish and I had a Caesar salad. I thought about getting chicken breast on the Caesar, but decided not to do so when the server said it would cost an additional $12. Both were well prepared. I had a glass of wine and my husband had a beer. The bread was delcious. I would give this place 4 stars for food, but the service was pretty spotty and so dragged down my score.
(3)Nick C.
This may be my favorite steakhouse... I suppose it is a little unfair to compare Ruth's Chris to other classic steakhouses, I mean, they put a stick of butter on every piece of protein that leaves their kitchen, so how could it not taste great! Anyway, the steaks are great, always perfectly cooked and they sizzle till your last bite. Classic appetizers and sides, all of which are perfectly prepared. Great wine list and bar menu. Very nice steakhouse atmosphere, dark colors and low lighting. Fairly priced, for a Chicago steakhouse at least. My personal preference may be for Gibson's, but that may just be the Chicago in me... I'll definitely be back to Ruth's Chris though and I'd recommend it to anyone.
(4)Krisi I.
I love it because : A. when it's your birthday you get a cute plate with chocolate writing with a delicious dessert B. the wait staff is attentive but not too attentive C. The food (steak and butter sauce) is amazing D. Lobster bisque is one of my faves E. Martinis are strong and good F. Seafood is fresh and you get to pick the lobster you want to eat G. It is romantic H. Everytime I have came here I was satisfied Yummy and delicious and my tummy found a winner
(4)Kristen S.
Not a great experience in terms of the food, but the service is top-notch. I know that everyone seems to love the butter, but honestly it is *too* much. I had the salmon and my husband had the steak, but the butter was overwhelming. You need some, but not that much. Our asparagus was mushy! Eww! The potatoes were okay. Just okay. Honestly, Wildfire is better. Even Smith & Wollensky is better. Service is great, but the food is just so-so.
(3)Fredrick B.
"What A Wonderful Dining Experience" I took my family to dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Chicago and we had a magnificent meal. The ambience was a bit too loud, and the service was good, not outstanding, but the food was fantastic! Kudos to the General Manager: Jeff Carter, the Managers: Casey Owens, Michael Schultz, and Jason Snelson, and most importantly to the chef, Chef: Jorge Fernandez. (I thought enough of my experience to actually look up their names!) The wine list was not the best in town, but it was certainly better than average. While the steak was what one would expect from a top-notch steakhouse in Chicago, tender and cooked to perfection, I was pleasantly surprised by the non-steak items on the menu, particularly the seafood/lobster tail. The salads were crisp and fresh. The creamed spinach, broccoli and other sides were a bit rich, but quite pleasing to the palate! For desert you MUST try the Caramelized Banana Cream Pie and Warm Apple Crumb Tart. This fine-dining establishment's longstanding ranking as one of Chicago's top 5 steakhouses is quite well deserved.
(4)laura heather h.
I love meat and this is a great place to get some nay lots of meat and delicious drinks and sides and desserts YUMMY! I only wish I could afford to eat here more often... I don't even like chains but this one is yum yum in the tum tum.
(4)Robert S.
Finally tried it. It was good... but not $250 for two people good. Great place but you are paying for the name. I have had steak just as delicious if not better for half the price. I was warned by a couple friends that "you're paying for the name". They hit the nail on the head. My girl and I tried the salmon patties, filets, shrimp (a little overdone and undersized), asparagus, potatoes (french-fried), and the chocolate cake dessert. All just average with the exception of the french fries fried potatoes - I love when they make them that thin! I'd recommend if you have money to burn - Try it once.
(2)Janet E.
I came here for the prix fixe menu and was not disappointed. All three courses were delicious! We were promptly seated and the service was great. It can be a little pricey....
(4)Tiffany L.
two words. mashed potatoes. a heavenly mound of potatoes, butter, and garlic. possibly the creamiest mash i've ever had. i came here for the extended restaurant week with a friend for lunch. choice of app, entree, side, and dessert, all for the low, low price of $22! also the service there is EXCELLENT. first course: salad. i seriously enjoyed their salad. it had arugula and cheesy croutons and a savory vinaigrette, what's not to like? second course: 12 oz. ribeye. ruth chris' signature is to serve their steak atop a sizzling hot plate covered in butter. the butter sizzles and pops as it is served to you and i was fearful of the safety of my eyes. luckily i came out unscathed. the steak itself was serviceable (i definitely would not pay the $40 or whatever it is usually). it was cooked to my liking and had all the delicious meaty tastes that a ribeye cut is supposed to have. the butter was too much for me though. i had to stop eating at one point, and my friend (who ordered the filet) claimed that her throat felt like it was coated with butter and needed to soak it up by eating more bread. i prefer some nice steak juices vs. the butter puddle. lovell's in lake forest has wonderful steak. side: mashed potatoes. see above. third course: chocolate mousse cheesecake. the other choice was bread pudding which my friend got. both desserts were average. the cheesecake had a more mousse-y texture than cheesecake, which i actually enjoyed, but the taste was off a bit. but i did enjoy the whipped cream. it was fluffy and not too sweet, like homemade whipped creams usually are. all in all, well worth the $22 + tax/tip we paid. however i would not pay full price. and that's why i love restaurant week.
(4)John O.
The best steakhouse in Chicago in my opinion.
(4)Liezl S.
one of my favorite restaurants! my favs: lobster bisque & fillet mignon w/ extra butter. the lobster bisque w/ their bread alone is rich, creamy and awesome! fillet mignon w/ extra butter always melts in your mouth. service is always excellent no matter which location! i wish i could say they're consistent with their food at whatever location, but this is not true. Irvine, CA still has the best taste/consistency
(5)Kevin C.
I dint know whey I'm even reviewing Ruth Chris, there are currently 200+ yelps and this one feels as though I'm just throwing another penny into the fountain. Well here it goes. You cannot go wrong if you go to Ruth Chris (as long as you're not a vegetarian). The service is top notch, decor is deeply Republican but tastefully done, food is amazing. What can you say bad about a steak that is sizzling in clarified butter? If you are a fan of that short lived comedy skit Lil bush, the next time I eat here I want to say Rah Rah Rah while drinking my Manhattan and eating my New York Strip.
(5)Syl M.
Super filet & shrimps and garlic mash potatoes to die for!
(4)T B.
Hmm. I was unimpressed by place. I hope I don't sound like a complete snob, but when you're spending a certain amount of money you expect top notch everything. First off we ended up getting seated 35 minutes late for our 8pm reservation. After viewing other reviews, it seems like this place has an issue with this. We came for the steak. Like most people do when they go to a steak house. It was over cooked to begin with. But they also serve food on 500 degree plates. With nothing to cover the borders. You're warned of this, but aren't they aware that meat would continue to cook at that high of a temp? Half way thru my steak it became inedible. Disappointing for a 40 dollar fillet. Also food doesn't look presentable. They didnt wipe the plates so there is grease and whatnot splattered all around. Making your dish look unappetizing. We ordered side dishes. Mashed potatoes, asparagus, and spinach. All of which were pretty lack luster and the portions weren't as large as Gibsons and the price was about the same. Wine suggestion was pretty blah too. We bought by the glass, I believe it was called undercut or something similar. I probably wont be back. There are better places to go for steak in my opinion.
(2)rongrong z.
The 3 courses meal is in a good price. Like the prime rib.
(4)Alex F.
Ruth's Chris makes the playoffs but not the World Series. No doubt, it's a fantastic steakhouse and I still want to find out where I can get my hands on a broiler that goes up to 1800 degrees. I had the Kansas City bone-in strip, au poivre. Because I got it au poivre I cannot attest to the butter sauce, but I can attest to the poivre. Delicious - right up there with the best steaks I've ever had. One point is deducted for the following reasons: The sides aren't quite as impressive as at similar establishments. At 8:00 on the dot, they switched the music from Sarah Vaughan who had been serenading us sweetly all evening, to some sort of club-type lounge music that didn't seem to fit as well as Sarah. Compared to other restuarants of its caliber, I feel the service was middle-of-the-pack (which means it's above-average service but not blow-your-mind).
(4)Joan D.
I have never been treated so poorly. All three hosts made fun of me. When I asked to talk to the manager, he did nothing. I went home and cried. The manager should have asked the hosts to apologize. Not one person did with the exception of the bartender John. I really did not want to give this place even one star! How do you treat a customer so poorly and think it is ok. And after all that, the food was just as bad as the staff. Don't waste your time.
(1)Crys A.
This is a chain, and I've been to a few of the other Ruth's Chris locations. I never liked any (particularly Cancun!) except for the Chicago location. The steak is consistently good, every time, and the restaurant itself is what you'd expect a steakhouse to be in Chicago: very cool. I hadn't been to Chicago in a couple of years. There were a few new places I was interested to try (Chicago Cut, for example), but didn't know enough about them and was reticent to drop my wallet on a meal I didn't like as well as I knew I'd like a meal at Ruth's Chris. I probably should have tried Chicago Cut, and next time I will, but I was exceedingly happy as always with my meal and martinis at Ruth's Chris. I got the rib eye, medium rare, and my husband got the KC strip, medium. We shared a la carte sides of mashed potatoes and asparagus and let me tell you, that was more than enough food. My rib eye (which is the only thing I ever order) was spot on and delicious. Cooked in butter like all the steaks are, it was perfectly marbled and perfectly medium rare. My husband didn't like his KC strip nearly as much; it was too thick and not marbled enough and didn't compare even remotely to the KC strip he'd had in KC this summer. But that doesn't mean it wasn't good. It was still VERY good, and he ended up eating it all, plus half my rib eye (and one of my martinis)--- and that's a LOT of meat, let me tell you what. He can put it away. My point is, you'll never be disappointed at Ruth's Chris. While there are other Chicago steakhouses that are exceptional to be sure, Ruth's Chris is always, ALWAYS good.
(4)Joe M.
YUM. not 5 stars due to price, but its Chicago!!
(4)Boris D.
Very nice place, I went there with coworkers and we had the barbecued shrimps and some steak. My shrimps were awesome, as well as the mashed potatoes coming with it. I tasted the steak of my colleagues and it was excellent. The service was great too. I would have rated the place 4.5 stars if I could have. I do not put 5 stars because it was much more expensive than what we expected when we found it on Yelp. I think it's definitely a $$$$ price, not $$$. Anyway, we really had a good time.
(4)George F.
I have been here quite a few times and the food always seems to impress me. It is a great place to enjoy the best steaks and fish. The best way to order is to tell your server what you have a taste for and they always recommend you the best. That has always worked for me. The servers and staff are always polite and welcoming. Very nice atmosphere and relaxing booths. A few recommendations- Server: ask for TALL GEORGE, he is their best server in my opinion and has a great personality and sense of humor.
(5)Jamie L.
First of all, let me just say that I have been to this Ruth's Chris location many, many times over the years and have always had great food and great service. Going into this, I knew that making a reservation on Valentine's Day was going to be a bit crazy, but so would any other decent restaurant. I've eaten here on a busy Saturday night before so I took the gamble thinking they would be able to handle it. I was SOOO wrong. First of all, I made the reservation about a month ago as we were celebrating a birthday instead of Valentine's Day. Which I also told them at the time of the reservation. Now I'm wondering if this was the wrong move to make as we were sat in the corner, underneath the stairs like a group of misfit stepchildren. At first, I thought this was a nice secluded table away from the Valentine's chaos. But I soon realized how wrong I was as the first waiter came barrelling down the stairs and it sounded like a heard of elephants was going to fall through the staircase onto the bread basket. And that continued, with guests coming and going and waiters running up and down, for the 30 minutes that we were subjected to this before we decided that we could not enjoy dinner listening to this the whole night. I wanted to relax and enjoy my meal and wine and not feel like I needed to get out of there so I didn't have to listen to the pounding in my head any longer. Not only was this table under the stairs but it was also next to the emergency exit. Normally, I would never dream of complaining about something so miniscule but the fact that they put a table under stairs just for the purpose of adding additional seating is unacceptable. I'd love for the staff to sit at that table under the stairs while the troops parade up and down and tell me you would enjoy your $50 steak and $50 bottle of wine. When it came to switching tables, besides our server tossing her hands up in the air and saying "I have nothing to do with the tables so I will have to even see if they can move you", we were given a booth on the actual restaurant side where there was real lighting and people. They were quick to move us and set up the new table which was appreciated. Our server was good and very understanding albeit very quick to take our order and move on. Our food came out in an appropriate amount of time for the busy night. But 2 out of the 3 plates were overcooked. Both steaks were ordered at medium rare and both came out well done. At this point, we were already almost an hour and a half into the night and we were just ready to eat and not make a spectacle of what we thought was going to be a great celebratory night. So we did not complain about the temperature of the steaks. Although overdone, they were still great cuts of meat. We did receive a complimentary cheesecake for the birthday girl which was delicious. Just before leaving, we witnessed a waiter on waiter collision which resulted in a broken glass over an entire tray of food. We watched the server take the side dish back where the glass broke on to get a new one. But what really turned us off was the fact that he took all the food back to "make sure it was okay" and immediately brought it back to serve. There would be no way of knowing if there were glass in these dishes and personally I would not have eaten them. All in all, I think that Ruth's Chris won't be my choice for a nice dinner experience in the future. I have been to several places with just as delicious food where we don't have to put in so much work just to try to have a nice dinner atmosphere. Sorry RC but we won't be back.
(1)Jeff S.
Ever since my first visit to a Ruth's Chris (Houston, TX around 1986 or so) I've had a thing for their steak served in sizzling butter.... After wrapping up our meeting at 7:30 my colleague and I were famished and the prescription was a slab of protein. My trusty iPhone yelp app told us that Ruth's Chris was a short 6 blocks away. It was Monday evening with no conventions in town, so they were not busy. We opted for a table in the bar so we could watch the BCS Championship game. We both ordered the ribeye (a Ruth's Chris specialty) and both came out perfectly cooked and sizzling in that rich, melted butter. Our sides were lyonnaise potatoes and creamed spinach. The dinner hit the spot, the drinks were generously poured, and our waitress was terrific. The fact that this location is within an easy walk of my new favorite Embassy Suites is another plus.
(4)Jack B.
PROS -Excellent food - try it all! -Service is great! CONS -Be prepared for a pricier meal - the food is worth it, and this 'ain't no Outback'. An average dinner for 2 would cost $60-$80 per person.
(4)Chiquita E.
Ruth's Chris Steak House Chicago shame on you for refusing to allow my son (today is his birthday) and his girlfriend to purchase takeout meals because they had on casual attire and for anybody who knows my son and his girl friend (even in casual attire they are always looking good and matching from head to toe).... l will never eat at your establishment again... (they my son and his girlfriend) said they felt like 1963 and they were in the south. Poor customer service...really!!!!! smh
(1)Laneka G.
Crab cakes were excellent lump crab meat the spicy lobster was fried nuggets of goodness spicy and sweet it was a delight the shrimp were just okay top shelf Long Island was very tasty cousin had the gumbo and found some weird plastic shit in they took it off out bill but all my food was good
(3)Merry T.
One of the best steaks i've tried. They have some good wines too. The whole experience is very delightful: great service, good ambience, and good food. Will definitely come back for more! Recommended!
(5)Jay B.
Went here for my mother's birthday. in my opinion i think this place is over rated. the steak was like a normal steak from cheddar's. nothing spectacular. all of that money for average food. the gumbo had no type of meat in it whatsoever. good flavor but no shrimp,chicken,sausage. I would have rather we went to longhorn. Mind you, I have eaten at III Forks, Flemings,and Trulucks, they have quality food. this disappointed me.
(2)Palak Q.
If this place had six stars, I'd give it to them. The food is EXCELLENT here at Ruth Chris. We ordered mashed potatoes, mushrooms and crab cakes as appetizers. OH. MY. GOD. The best crab cakes I've ever tasted. Everybody else except for me got the steaks (obviously, because this is THE place for steaks) because I don't eat red meat. My fish was excellent. Made it according to my requirements, but a little bit dry. My salad was great too. Oh, don't forget to try the shoestring potato fries. They're yum! We were so stuffed, that we had no room for dessert. The servers are well experienced and professional. Overall, a fantastic dining experience. In fact, the priciest dinner I've ever eaten. With a few appetizers, salad and entree and barely any drink, the total check came down to $130 a person!!!!!!!!!!
(5)Nigel H.
Considering the plethora of decent restaurants in the area, I expected better. Such a high price for so little food. I was delivered a steak. Just the steak, no side, no sauce. The supermarket would have been a better decision. I would not recommend this place.
(2)Mark O.
We had a Christmas Day reservation @ 4:30 - a day before tried to move reservation back an hour - no way they said. We scoffed - no way they are that busy we said. WRONG. We walked in @ 4:35 and the place was packed. We did not get a table until 5:15 (which was OK with us) - we eat there occasionally, but there are so many steakhouses and so much nonsense at so many (we have had some very interesting experiences at Mastro's claiming to be packed when they aren't) - that dealing with the Ruth's Chris staff was a real pleasure. The staff was, to the person, polite, cordial, and worked really hard to serve. The steaks were much above average, (she had Petite Filet, I had Ribeye - both cooked perfectly (medium rare). The only caution - avoid the Onion Rings side - not very good at all in contrast to everything else. If you want to have a good time with much above average food and excellent service (and a slight wait for your table but the bartenders are great) go to Ruth's Chris.
(4)Mike K.
I was in town recently for a convention and ended up here. Not much to say either negatively or positively. Had a bone-in filet, and it was kind of blah. The server was very good, but this place overall just didn't present a very friendly vibe. I will stick to Mortons for the traditional steak house experience next time.
(2)Will B.
Best steak place in the city. No other compares. Makes Mastros and Pete Millers look average hot dog stands! If you're going to spend big or celebrate, this is the place to go.
(5)susan p.
Just finished having dinner at Ruth Chris steak house in Chicago and found that my favorite wine was taken off the menu and unlike my previous experiences the service was extremely poor! I enjoyed my favorite dish but realize that the portions are also getting smaller. If not for its my favorite steak house i would not recommend it to anyone. In case you decide to visit please ask for a different server "Mason" was terrible!
(3)Buck O.
Steak was amazing! The wife & I shared the petite Filet& 6 shrimp. We also got the stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer & onio rings with the meal. All items I would highly suggest. My only complaint would be it's very pricey in comparison to other steak joints in the area!
(5)Andre W.
Sad to say, I have never had the chance to try out this popular steak joint :( Yesterday, 2 colleagues decided that we should go over and grab some appetizers and the whole time I was thinking, "Im going for the steak" Our waiter was very nice in accomodating us and going over what was really good on the menu. I was already buzzed from a celebration @ Primebar so I wanted to continue drinking. I got the Peach Tea which is not as sweet as it sounds. It includes the following: Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Monin Peach Puree, Freshly Brewed Iced Tea, Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, Mint Leaves I had two of them which thouroughly enhanced my buzz! My meal was immaculate as I decided to go with their $40.95 classic meal package which in my case included chicken torrilla soup, Ribeye steak, side of broccoli and chocolate sin cake for dessert. The Ribeye was delicious and huge! Seasoned to perfection and melted in my mouth on every bite. Definitely worth a return visit just for the meat! The soup was some of the best ever and I am usually not a fan of chicken tortilla soup. Great dining experience in a great restaurant...loved it!
(5)Rebecca S.
I love the flavor of the steak here. I've been to every steakhouse in Streeterville. t is not the fanciest nor the most upscale steak house, but the steak is soooo good. Pittsburgh charbroiled Ribeye steak with a glass of Prisoner wine is something that keeps me coming back. On a recent trip back, we noticed our favorite petite hostess was gone. She hadn't been there long, but she added something special to the FOH. Hope she's just on vacation!
(5)Gary M.
The best I order the porterhouse for 2 . Lobsterbiskt soup everything is amazing service is great
(5)Jerry L.
have eaten here before and many other Ruth's Chris locations with great results BUT NOT THIS TIME We had a reservation but were turned away because my wife had on a shirt with a NIKE logo on it - we were told it was inappropriate Have never had this happen at the countless other downtown Chicago restaurants we've eaten at. Will NEVER eat at another Ruth' s Chris. We went to the Chicago Chop House for a better steak and less pretentious people
(1)Raul R.
I went to Ruth Chris for dinner last monday I have a really good experience , food is amazing and service really good ( martin @ the bar is very attentive ) now my bad experience start when i leave the restaurant , i wait almost 25 min for my car and i get charge , incredible !
(2)Amanda F.
I'm not a Ruth's Chris regular, but I've been to my fair share and this one is the best. My petit filet in au poive sauce was cooked exactly how I asked and I now want to put "au poive" on everything. Our seafood appetizers were fantastic, especially for landlocked Chicago. The crabtini was the best app and not to be missed, but the two different shrimp cocktails we ordered were very fresh. The a la carte asparagus and broccolli lacked flavor by themselves, so the hollandaise sauce and/or salt was a necessity. The fried sides were the real deal. I've never had a better onion ring. My fried side option suggestions go as follows onions rings, then shoestring fries, then regular seasoned fries. I thought the dessert menu was a little uncreative, but the Sinful chocolate cake was a thick chocolatey delicacy. The apple tart was large, but not particularly special. The winelist and the services was stellar as expected for Ruth Chris prices. While I haven't been to too many steak houses in Chicago, Ruth Chris wins over Sullivans, Saloon, and Harry Careys.
(4)Daniel L.
My wife and I have visited this location twice. While we're not regulars, Ruth's is by far our favorite steakhouse. Both times, we both got the rib eye. Both times it had been cooked to medium rare wonderfulness. Quality steak, cooked well, and then put onto a 500 plate with garlic butter. How do you lose? We also usually get an appetizer and a couple of sides. Once it was the carpaccio. Not bad. Not great either. The potato au gratin is our usual side. Super awesome. Desserts aren't bad either. Had the bread pudding the last time we went and the wife got a apple thing of some kind. Both tasty. TL;DR Awesome steak for the price range. Worth going to if you want to get something better than Wildfire but don't want to pay Chicago Chop House prices.
(4)Big Mike G.
Steak is of course great. I went with the cowboy ribeye cooked medium and it came perfect. They have a new side on the menu. It's the hash browns. It is unreal good. I can't recommend that enough. 3-4 can share it but you'll wish you ordered another one
(5)Amanda P.
Went here the other night with a friend, everyone is surprised when I pick steakhouses as I am a life long vegetarian but I find Steakhouses generally have amazing sides! And with Ruth's I was right again, the chop salad was bizarre looking but very good, Asparagus and mashed potatoes were fantastic! My friends steak was good, he had the Filet and he said it was very good, he ordered the shoe string potatoes as well but beware it's a HUGE order! I had a hurricane at the bar waiting for my table and it didn't taste like there was much alcohol in it, so after that we stuck to wine.
(4)Tracey D.
Great food, terrible service. Used to be our 'special occasion' restaurant. When you spend over $450 on a meal, it should special. Our waiter took our order and then we did not see him until after our food was delivered. Our finished appetizers sat on the table until our dinner arrived. We had a table in the middle of the dining room so we were in plain view, not tucked away, no excuse to overlook us. Ruth's Chris used to have excellent service. We were glad to see the new dress code.
(4)Dana A.
Some of the best comfort food in Chicago and definitely the best steakhouse in town. I have not a single complaint. The food comes out hot and well-seasoned, cooked to perfection. Everything was delicious from my cocktail to desert. This restaurant is expensive but it is heads and tails above 99% of other restaurants, so you can taste the difference and understand what you are paying for. This is the kind of food you daydream about. All of the food is familiar (steak, potatoes, veggies, etc.) but it is better than any other version eaten before. I don't think I'll ever get over the experience, it was that good. I just might be addicted. Items I had: 1. Strawberry Basil Gimlet (cocktail) 2. Barbeque Shrimp (appetizer) 3. Ribeye 16oz (signature steak/entrée) 4. Lobster Mac & Cheese (side) 5. Spinach Au-Gratin (side) 6. Crème Brulee (desert) I recommend all of the items I had but I would like to highlight the lobster mac & cheese. I've had lobster mac & cheese so many times before that I refuse to order it anymore, it's never been anything exciting so I gave up on it. Luckily the person I was with ordered it. This is the most flavorful and delicious lobster mac & cheese I have ever had. The green chili peppers are what set this mac & cheese apart from others. I can't praise it enough, so just go try it for yourself. The steak is literally sizzling in butter and juicy, my cocktail had no taste of alcohol but packed a punch (I always thought it was an urban legend...drinks that you can't taste any alcohol so you drink it like juice and end up drunk, well now I know it's not, thank you Ruth's Chris), the Spinach Au-Gratin was cheesy not creamy (delicious), and the crème brulee, which is my favorite dessert so I've had it countless times before, was perfect, absolutely perfect. After dinner I managed to waddle home and promptly fall asleep, and as I write this I am looking forward to the leftovers, because guess what! The portions are large enough to have leftovers, yay! Also, the service was good, everyone was friendly and the ambience is dark and elegant (perfect for a date).
(5)Anjel P.
My boyfriend and I went last night for my birthday on a whim. We were promptly seated. This was my first time at a steak house so I was hoping for a great experience. Our waiter came and gave us menus, explaining what was on it. He was very nice and seemed very knowledgeable of the menu. My boyfriend and I started out with the calamari. It was very good! I would send recommend staring off with that. Then for the real meal. We ordered the 40oz steak($89) to share along with potatoes and the lobster Mac and cheese. The potatoes I thought were a little on the small size, tasting ordinary I thought, but the lobster Mac and cheese was definitely enough for two. I had high hopes for the lobster Mac and cheese, and maybe i was just full, but I thought it was alright. I don't know if it was worth $20 though. Now for the steak, it was amazing. We got our medium rare. I was a little hesitant because of the blood, but I was completely satisfied. We didn't finish the entire steak, so we took some home for left overs. The 40oz steak would be good for two people. My boyfriend eats a lot and he couldn't the steak. But all in all, good service and good food. I would recommend this place to people. The dress code seemed to range from semi casual to dressy.
(4)Gary B.
While I was a little hesitant when we were invited here for Restaurant week we chose to go anyway. The reservation time was early so I didn't think we would have to many issues. Arrived on time for our reservation and we were seated promptly. The nice thing was that even though it was RW their entire menu was available. I chose to go with the pre fix which was a fresh salad which I thought was very good, a filet which was cooked perfectly and a trio of desserts. I am not a huge dessert person so i didn't mind that they were my least favorite part of the meal. $44 for the entire meal I thought was reasonable. I thought their service and offering were on par with what you would find at other steakhouses in Chicago. Our server was very nice and answered our questions and even provided some wine recommendations that would not "break the bank". While I rarely venture into this area to eat I would recommend RC to someone that is looking for a nice meal with friendly service.
(4)Anne M.
My party of four enjoyed a special (ehhem.. pricey) dinner here last night. We started out with fancy drinks at the bar - I ordered a strawberry gimlet with pureed berries and a basil leaf. The $14 price tag pained me, but it was good. I really liked the dining room. It was much smaller and more intimate than I would have thought (a good thing.) and service was fantastic throughout the whole meal. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome and taken care of, and I always appreciate that. We all ordered the "Ruth's Classics" meals, which come with a starter, an entree, a personal side and dessert. I was the only one who strayed from a steak, and I went with the 'fresh fish' entree (salmon + tiny scallops + veggies). My starter was lobster bisque, my side was garlic mashed potatoes, and the non-optional dessert was a cute little chocolate cheesecake served with fresh berries. The soup was amazing..... probably the best lobby bisque I've ever had. It wasn't super heavy, and it had a lot of meat in it. Scrumptious. The salmon was cooked perfectly. I did think there was too much butter/liquid in the bottom of the plate - everything was swimming in it, and at points I got way too buttery bites. The scallops were the tiniest I've ever seen, but I did enjoy them, and the diced veggie mix of squash, broccoli, onion and tomato was a nice addition too. Mashed potatoes were pretty basic, nothing that amazing, but they're mashed potatoes and mashed potatoes are good. Dessert was delicious and the right smallish size after a big meaty meal. The steak-eaters all loved their meals, and the steaks did look impressive. With all the nice steakhouses in Chicago, I don't know how one can separate itself from the pack. I enjoyed our meal here, but I'm curious how other big steakhouses compare. I do know that dining at any place like this, you must be prepared to open your wallet and let the money flow.
(5)Denise W.
I took someone special here for their birthday a few years ago! This is the only restaurant yet in the Chicagoland area that I have had the pleasure of dining at that uses your name as they are serving you. They remembered it from when I booked the reservation. And that really personalize our expwrience! The food we had was phenomenal. You can't go there without trying the steak!
(5)Mandy A.
Wow is this place good. Expensive as hell but very good. We got the Greg Norman shiraz based on a recommendation and it was great. Our server was pretty friendly and definitely knew her chit, gave us some suggestions like don't touch that 500 degree plate. We both had the filet, cooked to medium. I was questioning whether to order it medium-rare since it's sitting on a 500 degree plate when it's served to you, but I ordered medium since I'm a scaredy cat. The middle was warm but definitely PINK but cutting off a piece and flipping it cut side down onto the plate (and into all that melted butter) made it perfect. Yummy. Split a baked potato and broccoli au gratin in addition to the crabtini appetizer. Definitely didn't have room but split the hot/cold chocolate dessert anyways and it was sooooo worth it. Bar drinks are ridiculously expensive, I guess probably no more than other nice places but it's still shocking when you see the bill. About $265 for dinner for two, appetizer, dessert, bottle of wine and two drinks before hand. Not something you can do every weekend (at least I can't) but for an anniversary dinner, definitely yummy.
(4)Jay M.
People like to debate who has a better steak: New York or Chicago. Those of us in Chicago will tell you there is no comparison (add pizza to that list too, sorry New York). Granted, Ruth's Chris is a national chain that is in many major cities. This fact does somewhat defeat the notion that their presence in Chicago is any better than it is in New York, San Juan, etc...but keep following: The ambiance of Ruth's Chris, with the dim lights, tall, leather booths and servers that are so nice it almost seems like they are afraid to face the consequences of messing up, really make you feel like you are dining like Al Capone used to in Chicago. You feel like a boss, and the servers treat you like the boss. There is a tall guy named George who will probably retire a millionaire thanks to his tips (he never forgets your name, repeats everything you want to make sure there are no screw ups and from start to finish is on point!). The fillet is always cooked to perfection and the mash potatoes are a great compliment to it. You may want to request half the standard amount of butter on your plate, or your steak will be swimming in it. I've been to the best steakhouses Chicago has to offer, and none of them blow Ruth's Chris out the water. Ruth's Chris may not be a Chicago original, but if no one told you they were a chain, you would have sworn they started in Chicago and were visited often by the baddest crime bosses with a taste for a good steak.
(5)Giselle S.
The food I ate last night was tremendulous! A group of us dined on the steaks and seafood, and shared the wonderful sides. What more to say about the food that is not already reviewed. Come here to eat and not count calories. Share a bottle of wine. Talk about how much you need a dog to take home the leftover bone to. Need more specifics? Okay the seared ahi tuna was very good. The calamari was served with a spice that is new to me, and very tasty. The caprese salad and bufalo mozzarella was melt in my mouth yummy. I wanted to try the turtle soup, but I ordered salad and the lobster bisque I tried felt too heavy, but good. I ordered the shrimp and lobster served with ponzieu (?sp) sauce. It needed something to soak up the sauce like rice. Ate it with the mashed potatoes. My husband's Ribeye served med rare was perfectly wonderful. And all the other sides complimented the meal. The wine that was recommended also complimented the dinner, Syrah Montes something. Great!
(4)Bradley R.
I will admit I tend to have a preconceived notion about restaurants with multiple locations. I shouldn't be like that but for some reason I assume they will not be as good especially when it comes to steak. Well no more of that because I had one of the best dining experiences of my entire life at Ruth's Chris and I would not change a thing about it. My DW took me here for fathers day however we stay away from restaurants on that day as well as mothers day. We had a reservation for 6pm on the day before fathers day and we arrived at about 540pm. The restaurant was fairly busy but they seated us in a very comfortable both about ten minutes early. The restaurant was very nice and the noise level was not very high. Our server was very good and although he was attentive he did not get in the way. I wish I could recall his name but I don't. All of the staff were very warm and accommodating while we were there. Cocktails were served prompt and with a nice kick and the bread was warm....hell that's half the battle right there how many places have you been to that drop the ball right there. My DW had the vegetarian entree plate and she had tempura onion rings and I think the spinach and potatoes as I recall. I had the bone-in rib eye which was cooked to perfection. The sizzle of the butter on that plate had my mouth watering so much that I wanted to pick it up and eat it . My steak came out of the kitchen a perfect medium rare and that is how I LIKE MY STEAK !!!!!!!. Note to other restaurants I realize that you fell that I should eat my steak rare and that you think you know what I like better than I do....but you do not so when I order my steak medium well there is no need for you to sigh or roll your eyes or any thing other than write down my order....do you hear me n9ne ? Anyway the entire meal was great and we skipped desert because I had to finish that steak and the wife eats pretty light these days. The entire day with tip and valet was under $150 and I feel that it was well worth it. This was my number two best steak of all time.
(4)Janet K.
Another fine meal at Ruth's Chris! I loved everything about it. Great martinis, excellent choices for red wine by the glass. My steak was melt in your mouth and could've easily been cut with a butter knife. Service was perfectly attentive. I will be back again!
(5)Carlo C.
was gonna go to david burke's for my chicago steak fix, but was told the steak here at ruth chris would be better by my local friends. while i never got to david burke's, i was more than happy at ruth chris. my ribeye was cooked to perfection. you could have cut this thing with a butter knife. it was so good and tender. service was excellent. all in all, i couldn't ask for more from a steakhouse. it had everything i wanted.
(5)Steven N.
I really wanted to like this place...but the steak I had was way over-seasoned with spices, and I was too nice to send it back. I'll probably skip Ruth's Chris for a while. On a high note, the waiter service is pretty good though.
(3)Anoni M.
Best filet in Chicago, served here, period. I usually ask for extra butter sauce so the beef stays hot a little bit longer. And, no A1 is necessary. New York strip is excellent as well. I have problems with their side dishes. Very uninspired and bland. They try to mix it up every so often, but nothing unusually good transpires from it. Desserts are pretty decent, but I'm usually stuffed that I don't partake in it every time. The service for the most part is excellent. On two different occasions, they overcooked my steak and were very apoloogetic and brought one within 5-7 minutes. I've been to the other steakhouses, except for Flemings, and nothing beats Ruth's Chris. I don't care if it's a chain - if Outback made anything similar to Ruth's Chris - I'd eat it. Go for lunch - it's a better deal, too. The place is usually pretty full on any given evening.
(4)John K.
We went to dinner on a Friday evening. I suggest if you"re going to dine after 7:00 you make reservations. We found that there were serval options for appetizers. The veal raviolli appetizers was delicious. We had the ribeye and lamb chops. Both were delicious. The side dishes are huge and can certainly be shared by 2-3 people. When the steaks come to the table they are on 500 degree plates. Thats how they serve them which is nice because your meal stays warm through the whole thing. The dessert menu is kind of limited but the key lime pie was good. Prices were comparable to other steak houses in the city. We would certainly go again.
(4)Jeffrey H.
My coworker told me to go here. So I took his advice. The steak here is fabulous. The meat comes sizzling in butter to your table. It's still sizzling. You do smell a little like meat after it, but it's so tasty. It was the best steak I had. Very fancy. Nice atmosphere and a great waitstaff. Also, the extras are great too. We ordered the mashed potatoes and asparagus. The asparagus was the best ever too. For regular mashed potatoes, they were excellent. Everything seemed to melt in my mouth. If you love steak, you must come here and enjoy theirs.
(5)Carri C.
Ruth's Chris is my favorite steak house in Chicago. I always get the filet. It is tender and wonderful tasting. The wait staff, except for one time, has always been excellent. Steak is my husband's favorite food so we go to steakhouse fairly often and this is top notch. It is pricey, but worth the money in my opinion.
(5)Niko K.
Only been here once, but i was very unimpressed. I had the rib-eye. A staple steak I order in many steakhouses. It tasted like I got a flimsy rib-eye at Jewel and put it in the broiler for twenty minutes. The steak had no flavor at all. Oysters Rockefeller were mighty tasty though... I can't lie. Much better steakhouses in the city...
(2)Syretta H.
I'll give them three stars for having some of the best, freshest broccoli I've ever tasted....other than that, the steak was mediocre at best, my fries were dry and out waiter was not that great. It took him 15 minutes to bring drinks, we asked for more bread and he forgot, so we had to chase him down to get it. It was like he was disappearing on us for like, 10 and 15 minutes at a time and just not coming back at at all (we had to send another waiter to find him)....we still tipped him, just not the entire 15%.... They had this kid's special, a little 4 ounce fillet with mashed potatoes...the steak was so dry I could barely cut the thing for my daughter. I ended up giving her some of my Rib eye, which was more fat than meat. The lobster bisque was awesome, I really could have just eaten that and some bread and been done.... All in all, the decor was nice, but it was a bit loud in the restaurant. I've had better service at Olive Garden.....I'd rather go to Wildfire.....
(3)Katrice H.
This place never disappoints. I went for my 28th birthday celebration and the steaks were as delicious as I remember. Always served on a sizzling hot plate with drops of butter...the filet is to die for. The drinks were also pretty delicious too!
(4)Sarah M.
Went here with friends - our waiter was awesome and super helpful. Cocktails were grand. Everything that went into my mouth just melted like butter. Everything --from the soup & appetizers to the entrees to the sides (I recommend the potatoes au gratin) --was amazing. They've earned five stars for sure and I can't wait to talk my boss into letting our office have its annual Christmas party here....oh yes.
(5)D V.
This is the only Ruths Chris I've been to that has escargot, and it tastes great. The beefsteak tomatoes are also grilled to perfection - firm and sweet. But of course the main star here is the petite fillet mignon. The meat here is so tender, yet firm and flavorful that I don't have the words to accurately describe it. "Melt in your mouth" has been used too often to be a meaningful description, but this Ruths Chris accurately makes it happen. And when I order medium rare, they actually get it just the way I want it, pink but evenly textured (no firm red bulb in the middle). Their wine selection is great too. I don't know why but the steaks at the Ruths Chris in Washington DC and New York are terrible compared to Chicago. Be sure to reserve ahead for the second floor, to avoid all the riff-raff beside the bar.
(5)Brad B.
Lots of Chicago steakhouses are incredible and serve prime cuts of beef. The thing that sets em apart is how they treat you once you are there. No place treats you better than the staff at Ruth's Chicago - doesn't matter if you compare it to another steak joint or a 5 Star fine dining spot, you will not have a better experience. Highly recommend!!
(5)Bill M.
This low key building in River North with the confusing name is where this popular steak place is. One bite of a juicy steak and you will know that this is one of the best in town. The prices on the menu should tell you the same thing.
(4)Kim P.
I love R.C. I know there are lots of steak joints in town to pick from (I've been to most of them) but I really love the steak here. I think maybe it's sprinkled with crack. Yes, that must be it! It's totally expensive, and the decor sort of screams "stuffy old farts preferred" with all the dark wood and cigar friendly atmosphere. But I don't mind. Sometimes it's fun to hang with the old farts. LOL Or wait, maybe I'm just becoming one myself and THAT'S why I like it here! I love that my fillet is done to rare perfection and I can cut it with a butter knife. Butter...mmmmm, I love that they use butter on my fillet. I always get the mushrooms to accompany my steak and rarely have any left by the end of the meal. I love the garlic mashed potatoes and the sweet potato casserole with pecan crust is sinful. Who needs desert when you have that with the entree? Love the steamed asparagus because it's always crunchy enough to still be aldente, but they trim they perfectly so the woody part is gone. I don't do the big red meat extravaganza very often but if someone asked me my favorite place in town for a hunk of steak, R.C has my vote hands down.
(5)Jay L.
Been going to Ruth's Chris Steak House for quite some time, way before it was used in Hip Hop lol... Steaks are still great, but the place could use a good cleaning.... Service is ok, but it definitely seems like this place is losing it's edge in my opinion....oh and WATCH OUT HOT PLATE!
(2)Jimmy B.
I'm a little late on this review, but I just joined so bear with me. I took my sister and one of my roommates here last year and I must say that I haven't found a better steak yet. There may be better out there, but I just haven't had it yet. I am on a quest for the best steak in the world. :) Anyway, I called in for a last minute reservation. I don't know if they thought I was someone important or if they do this with all their guests, but we were given a personal greeting by the General Manager. He escorted us to our table and offered his assistance in choosing a wine. At this point I realized I was no longer in Kansas and certainly not at Wildfire (btw, they also have a very excellent steak - just not this type of service). After walking us through the menu and finding a nice bottle of wine, the GM bid farewell and had two more people take over in his place. He did stop by two more times to check in on us, but it was very non-obtrusive. On to the appetizers, I told my guests to order anything they wanted and being the food loving people they were, we ended up getting 3lb of lobster, stuffed mushrooms and the shrimp cocktail. If I could rate the appetizers 1-10 - I would give them a 12 and that is how good it was. The main course consisted of a filet, and my sister and roommate both got one of the specials. I can't rmember them off the top of my head except that they were both fish. They seemd quite content with their food. As for my filet, it came out still cooking on the plate with a pat of butter on top sizzling away. Let's just say it really does melt in your mouth. Those of you that have had one should know what I am talking about. As for the wine, it went very well with the steak. So much so, that is was all gone before dessert came out. So far, so good. Excellent food, excellent company and plenty of fun, plus the server was extra cool. For dessert, we got some freebies since it was my roommates birthday and we were celebrating. By this time, we were so full, we couldn't finish the creme brulee and fresh berries with cream sauce. We just sat back, relaxed and enjoyed the atmosphere. I highly recommend Ruth's Chris. It may be expensive, but it is more than worth it.
(5)Emma K.
If you are a) rich or b) not buying dinner, I highly recommend Ruth's Chris Steak House. I came to dinner with my boyfriend's family for dinner last week. We sat at kind of an awkward table that was right next to the kitchen door, but we got to see all of the yummy food come by. Everything smelled delicious! The restaurant did not seem too loud despite the fact that we were sitting in the middle of it. The food was delicious. We started with the crab filled mushrooms, calamari, and bbq shrimp. Despite being least excited for the calamari, it was my favorite and definitely the best I've ever had. I got the filet with the blue cheese crust for my entree, and it was the LARGEST filet. It was so good I managed to eat almost all of it .... but I'm glad I didn't get any sides - those were meals by themselves. We all shared the apple crumble for dessert which I'm sure was delicious, but I was deep in my food coma at that point. Overall the food and service were excellent. If you're willing to drop some serious cash for a great dinner, this could be the place for you.
(4)La Shae W.
My boyfriend and I attended Ruth Chris last night for the first time for my birthday day. The atmosphere was very nice and could have been romantic, but they had the WI and KY college game on giving the place more of a bar feel then upscale. It wasn't a big deal, but it did take away from the ambience. Our server Chris was fairly pleasant. He answered all of our questions, but you can tell he was becoming a tad annoyed when my bf changed his drink a few times. It's understandable, but you can't and shouldn't let it show. I ordered the lamb chops which were cooked just right and tender along with the lobster mac & cheese which was so delicious and could get 5 stars on its own! My bf had the NY strip steak with scalloped potatoes. He enjoyed them both. He also ordered a Caesar salad that never came and by the time we got our entrees, he decided to just cancel it. Upon making our reservation, we let them know we were coming there for a birthday dinner, but it was never mentioned by the hostess upon check in or our server. My bf had to remind them. It was a little disappointing as I would think a place like this would make note of such a detail. Overall, it was a nice night, but only 3 stars can be given for an overall score.
(3)Crystal W.
The service is great, my dinner and cocktails were perfect and it is very dark and intimate, which I love! However, I know the decor is the standard for the restaurant, but it is so old fashioned! If the ambiance was a lil better, I would visit a lot more.
(5)Rachel R.
Ruth's Chris rarely disappoints. My husband and I were visiting the city form out of state and were in the mood for a good steak dinner. We did not have time to go back to our hotel (about 40 mins away) to change over ... so we hoped that our somewhat casual attire would not kill our chances. They greeted us with the pleasantry they usually do (we are frequent Ruth's Chris customers at home and when we travel). The service was good .. a little slow at the end, but that was due to a large group being attended to. The food did not disappoint ... love Ruth's Chris Classics. Recommend the caesar salad, petite filet & shrimp, and mashed potatoes. The current dessert was also delicious (cheesecake, peach compote and almond bark).
(5)Kelly S.
My first visit to this location. I've been to one in Florida in the past and remember that being good. Does anything served on a hot plate in a puddle of sizzling garlic butter taste 'just average'? No! That being said, I opted for a Ruth's Classic which is a multi-course dinner w/your choice of a few set starters, sides, entrees and a set dessert. My soup was tomato crab bisque and it was divine. I could probably drink that w/a straw every day. My entree was a surf and turf combo - filet w/small half lobster tail, a seared scallop and several grilled shrimp. The main attraction was perfectly cooked and so tender and moist, it melted like a snowflake on my tongue. The flavor of the meat was exceptional - maybe the garlic butter treatment? My chosen side was sauteed mushrooms - again with the garlic butter. Dessert was a cheesecake accompanied by a few almond chocolate cluster candies. Service was very good, and everything was timed/paced very well. My only regret is that I didn't wear my stretchy pants.
(5)Sophia L.
My first time in Chicago this past weekend on a business trip, and I had to stop by Ruth's~ Who ever thought to combine Loster and Mac and Cheese??? Absolutely AMAZING!!! Also had the 16oz Ribeye, PHENOMENAL!! I honestly think this place blows Morton's out of the water! Also great service and ambiance~ I hope to come back soon in the near future!
(5)Ken L.
This place is fantastic! I went to Ruth's Chris, on a suggestion of a friend, to treat myself to a great dinner. Being solo for the evening, I sat at the bar. The two bartenders were beyond friendly and helpful, and were able to make every drink I had been dreaming of on the way there. I went with the Cowboy Ribeye, because let's be honest... you can never go wrong with a quality ribeye. I had a side of asparagus, and I also wanted to try their steak a'poivre sauce on the side (i make some myself, and wanted to compare). The steak was wonderful, and cooked to perfection. Served on a 500 degree F plate that sizzles at the table. So... so good. The asparagus was great, still had a nice snap to it. For drinks, I ordered off their new vintage menu - which I loved. I had a Negroni - 10/10, a Moscow Mule - 7/10, and a Sazerac 7/10. All in all, it was a great experience. I can't wait to go back - and take some friends.
(5)Bari S.
You really can't go wrong at Ruth's Chris. This is probably my families favorite spot to eat. The service is always fantastic and the food is outstanding. My brothers love that the steaks come on hot plates. The spicy lobster appetizer is one of my favorite appetizers anywhere. It's more sweet than spicy, but has a little kick. Highly recommend for family occassions or special events. They are very accomodating with circular tables and private rooms.
(4)Bob B.
The Tab: Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Seafood Gumbo soup, Turkey w/ stuffing and cranberry, Cream of Spinach, Cheesecake = 37.95/person, 12.99/child Glass of Cabernet = $12 (cheapest glass on the menu) Total for 2 Adults, 1 Kid = $166 The Review: Service = 2.0 Ambience = 3.0 Food = 3.0 Pricing = 3.0 Overall = 3.0 So, this was my first experience at the restaurant after reading their marketing ad in those airplane magazines for the past 10+ years. I was also at Morton's last night for dinner, but I can't compare the 2 because it wasn't an apple to apples comparison to the food I ordered. When I arrived, the hostess promptly seated us, but unfortunately she was clueless and tried to seat my family with a 5 year kid in front of the BAR. I immediately requested a seat in the main dining area, which she moved us to. She is probably puzzled why I asked to moved away from the bar. We decided to order the Thanksgiving dinner. I'ved researched all the Thanksgiving menus in the city and thought that this was a good value at 37.95 for a 3 course meal and it was Ruth's Chris. For drinks, we ordered the 51 acres Cabernet at $12 a glass. The wine was good, but the pour was small. I would of think a restaurant at this caliber would pour a decent size glass. The $12 was the cheapest Cabernet on the menu. The seafood gumbo was delicious, but it came out at or below room temperature. I didn't like the addition of the rice they added to it, but my wife liked it. I guess in the traditional recipe, rice is suppose to be included. Since my kid didn't like her caesar salad, I ate it. It is probably one of the best caesar salads I'ved had ever had. The dressing wasn't creamy and it tasted perfect. It was probably the best thing I ate during dinner. The main entree with the Turkey came out with stuffing and cranberry sauce. They were all lumped together on the same plate, and I thought a little more could be done with the presentation. The turkey with dressing and stuffing was good, but it just tasted like any turkey Thanksgiving dinner. Nothing standing out for being a 4 star restaurant. I guess I could of gone to Boston Market and get the same meal for $12. The plate temperature was again at or below room temperature. I was too hungry to say something to the server, otherwise I would. The side items of mashed potato and cream of spinach were good. The pumpkin cheesecake desert was small, but came with a scoop of ice cream. The cheesecake looked liked a baked smoosh muffin with cream cheese inside. It was very bread like. The service was slow and at times it was very un-attentative. I watched the other servers at the restaurant (that were good), I think I just unlucky with mine. I understand that the restaurant is packed because of the holiday, but that's not my problem. I'm giving this review 3 stars (Average) for the Thanksgiving set dinner. It was a fair price and OK experience, but this restaurant is definitely not 4 star. (By the way, do not get seating by the front of the main dining area. I couldn't relax because it was a speedway of servers, floor manager, hostess, and bartender getting extra supplies from the kitchen.)
(3)A C.
Very good steak. Service and staff attentive, ambience/decor modern. Will definitely return.
(4)Norris L.
Gosh..where do I find words to describeee.. January 2011 was the first time I've been to Ruth's Chris. I had an amazing experience here. The inside is lovely..very elegant and not too loud compared to other restaurants. The side portions are HUGE so I'd reccomend sharing with 2-3 people. The Au Gratin was absolutely huge...when I went to order just myself one the waiter said it will really serve 3-4 people...and so it did. I ordered the stuffed chicken, asparagas, and au gratin. First of all the stuffed chicken was so tender and juicy....not to mention absolutely huge. The chicken came on a burning hot plate, so don't touch lol. The food coming out on the hot plates made such a difference because throughout my whole meal my food was very hot. The asparagas was very fresh and the au gratin was so delicious with all the melty cheese on top. Other members in my family ordered a side of mushrooms and the filet's. The filet was so juicy and tender! I could have eaten everything here. Ruth's Chris is a great place to come on an anniversary, birthday, or just whenever. I'd definitely reccomend this to anyone!
(5)Tricia D.
Things you may or may not be overwhelmed by while dining at Ruth's Chris: - the smell of butter wafting everywhere when your meaty entrees arrive - the number and amount of waitstaff walking back and forth, to and fro, here and there in the dining area. It's kind of distracting. - the mood lighting. Expect it to be dim. - the temperature of the plate your hunk o' meat is served on. 500 degrees! Yowza! The restaurant week menu was a fantastic deal. My tummy left happy after a feast of seafood gumbo, an 8oz filet, and chocolate mousse dessert. Add a refreshing orange citrus mojito on top of that. Let it be said that I left more than just full. I was stuffed and satiated. Impeccable service and stellar food!
(5)John W.
I am now a fan of Ruth's Chris! It was my first time there and I found the service to be incredible. The staff was welcoming and extremely attentive. I got the T bone steak and boy was that the right choice! I have never gotten a steak cooked at medium well, that delicious before. I had always thought that my steaks never tasted good before because I hated pink meat and required something more cooked that a medium but this restaurant did it extremely well. It is a bit on the pricey side however, which is the only downside. However, I'd say its well worth the money given the quality of food and service. It is incredible that a dish with 50 cents worth of broccoli = a charge of 9 bucks.
(5)Roger P.
So, I got to Ruth Chris, excited to be there, expecting to dine, but was somehow attracted to the bar... The Bartender, Cody, was so warm and enthusiastic about conversation, I felt like I was the only one at the bar... Cody, absolutely rocks!
(5)Dan R.
I really like going to steak houses, mainly because I'm a big time meat lover. I had the privilege of visiting this place for free last year and try many items from the menu. From the drinks to the food and desert... everything was delicious! I have a weak stomach for butter,so i requested my dishes without it. I have been to Ruth's on a total of 5 times now, and every time I try to taste something different... never disappointed! Trying the sweet potato casserole is a MUST, and the carrot cake for desert is just heavenly. Thumbs up for their mojitos too.
(5)Jasmine T.
Had dinner here for my birthday.. Everything was delicious!! Our server was very polite and had a great attitude. Order the 8oz petite filet it was melt in your mouth perfection. Will definitely be back again
(5)Vanessa R.
I expected much more from this place... I had the fillet mignon with a blue cheese crust and it was over cooked. My boyfriend had the Ribeye and it was delicious. The sides weren't very impressive. The service was quick. You can get better steak somewhere else for your money.
(3)Doug S.
Great martini bar, expensive but large drinks fast great. I enjoyed the Dirty Goose. Oysters were good too. Ordered a steak medium rare and they delivered it on a sizzling hot plate. If you like rare or mrare steaks skip this place. Only one waiter understood that the meat will be well done eating off a sizzling hot plate. Bad choice for steak lover.
(2)Fancy N.
Just one word, fantastic! I was here on a business dinner in a group of 8. We had a waitress dedicated to our table, so our service was top notch. The steak was as expected, phenomenal. Some steakhouses have a hard time understanding what a "medium" steak should look like. It doesnt mean blood oozing, it doesnt mean brown center. Ruth's Chris hits it on the mark, seriously just melts in your mouth pefection. As a another yelper stated, the sides are a good size portion, easily can share with another person. While we were dining, there was a gentleman who dined solo a table away. He sent back his first steak and voiced some discontent. He chowed down on the sides, a new steak arrived, he again sent it back. The chef came out to speak with the gentlemen to see what was the matter. But I say this in a positive manner, like a genuine wanting to satisfy the customer. Finally, on the third try, the man accepted the steak, and then sent back the sides, cause now he wanted a fresh set. Seemed like a guy in distress trying to make other folks time unpleasant. I did like to see the chef come out politely, the staff jumped at the man's every call. They certainly knew how to handle a difficult customer, and made sure he walked out happy. In this day and age, this type of service is rare.
(5)Ashley C.
3.5 stars. It started off a bit on the wrong foot. We booked a 8:30 reservation on opentable. When we got there, 8:00 reservations were still waiting to be seated at 8:30. My big problem was that on opentable and at the hostess stand, the hostess indicated that it was about a 20 minute wait. There is NO WAY they would be seated if they are still working on 8:00 reservations. That really annoyed me and sort of set the tone for the night. After about 40 minutes, we finally got seated. Our waitress was very friendly and was helpful in offering suggestions. We split a rib eye steak and ordered potatoes and asparagus. We also ordered the lobster bisque. It was very tasty and had the right balance and wasn't too heavy. We had a TON of food and probably only needed to order one side. The food was quite delicious and the steak come out piping hot on a hot plate. It was all very good. The ambiance was nice; however, some of the tables are quite close. Unfortunately, our table neighbors refused to put their phones on silent and they were ringing obnoxious ringtones all night. While not the restaurant's fault, it detracted from the whole experience. Nevertheless, while I have other favorite steak places, I would go back to Ruth Chris.
(3)Gwen L.
As always....incredible. Dined here tonight for my birthday. Our waiter, Dan, made our visit even more special. Along with Chris, another waiting attendant. Than you to the both of you. Meal was spectacular, as always. Along with my special birthday treat! Returned after my boyfriend proposed to me and they treated us to a congrads cocktail. Thank you to Chris Lamb, manager and Dan who both went above and beyond to make our incredible evening even better yet!!!!
(5)Dana Z.
Great service (Dan is the man), steaks are excellent, seasoned well and tasty. The bernaise and hollandaise sauces were delicious. Crab cakes appetizer and creme brulee dessert were good. The grenache (I think they offered just one) was really good, with the right amount of balance and sweetness at the finish.
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(1)Huthyfah A.
No doubt this is the best steakhouse nearby DT Chicago. Tender and juicy with a mouthwatering taste yet well done as requested... How courteous:) I'd usually eat nothing but steaks and asparagus at this joint!!
(5)Rowena L.
My first question: why is it called Ruth's Chris Steak House? For years I've wanted to know who this Chris was and what he is to Ruth. I'm sure a Google search would provide the answers, but I prefer to live in a state of not knowing and perpetual asking. Now to the restaurant - I loved it! To be completely honest, this is a very belated review so I don't remember all the food, but I do remember it being very delicious and well-prepared. The ambiance was great as well and the service exemplary. I remember thoroughly enjoying the meal and appreciating every bite because it was that good.
(4)Kendra O.
This place has great steaks.. I have never had a butter steak, and I would have to say that it is the best I have had.. Even better than Wildfire. The drinks were not strong.. So i can not give 5 stars because if it.. Waiter service and seating was fine as expected.... It is a little pricey but I can definitely say the food is worth it.
(4)Jen K.
This is my favorite place to get a steak, hands down!!! They also have the best lobster bisque & au gratin potatoes I've ever had! I've been dining her since I was a teenager & they never disappoint. I don't know what's taken me so long to write a review, because I love everything about it. The service is wonderful & every menu item I've tried has been spectacular! It's a bit pricey for me to dine here regularly, but it's among my top places to visit for special occasions.
(5)Yves M.
Best steak in Chicago, period end of story. No other restaurant even comes close. Service? exceptional, highly respectable, experienced waiters/waitresses that attend to your slightest detailed need and treat each and every one of you as royalty. Atmosphere? Luxury, cheerful, gorgeous. I have been going to steak houses for over 40 years in over 15 countries, and Ruth's Chris Steak House ranks amongst the top in the world.
(5)Daniel C.
Had a great meal here a couple months ago. My ribeye was impeccably cooked and super flavorful. I opted for the blue cheese crust which really complemented the steak without overpowering it. Maybe with the butter AND the cheese it was a tad too rich (may just opt for the blue cheese next time) but hell, you only live one. The other steak-eaters at the table were equally happy with their orders, and the lone vegetarian (poor, misguided soul) was quite pleased with a couple side dishes cobbled together into a dinner. The sides were just pretty good, not to the level of the steaks. The shoestring fries were disappointment, over cooked and too crispy, not to mention they were some ridiculous price like $13 or something. But all in all the service was excellent, the drinks were strong, and the steaks were plentiful. I'll be back...as long as someone else is picking up the tab.
(4)Brooke F.
Im a big Ruth Chris fan. I'm from Houston and to come all the way to Chicago and still have an excellent experience makes me love them more. Customer service was amazing as usual. I fell in love with the mac n cheese all over again. Please make reservations. The couple before me wait time was over an hour.
(5)Brett P.
This was my first time to a Ruth's Chris steakhouse, and I was pretty pleased. The atmosphere is dark, but the restaurant is very nice inside. The waitstaff were very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. The food was also great. We started our meal off with oysters Rockefeller which I thought were very well done; creamy and rich and a nice presentation too. For the first course, I had the salad with bleu cheese, candied walnuts, and cranberries with house made bleu cheese dressing. I am always a sucker for fresh made bleu cheese dressing because it is so rich and usually has a ton of crumbles in it. This one definitely did not disappoint and actually had so much cheese in it that it almost resembled cottage cheese - awesome if you're a bleu cheese fan. For our main meal, my buddy and I both did the Prix fixe menu. I had the fillet with shrimp and he had the ribeye. Both cuts were cooked exactly like we ordered and very lean and tender. Do keep in mind that they broil their steaks and finish them in butter. While this is definitely not the most heart healthy preparation, it does make for a very indulgent steak. Along with the main course we each got the brussel sprouts which were cooked with honey butter and bacon. These were so good, I could have made an entire meal out of them. Finally, desert was fresh berries in a vanilla cream sauce and a chocolate cake. We both agreed that the cake reminded us of a gourmet recreation of a hostess cupcake. A rich chocolate ganache enveloped an even more indulgent chocolate cake. If you weren't full before, you definitely were now. Be sure to bring deep pockets if you go here. Our bill for 2 with an app, two Prix fixe menus and a couple beers was $190. Bottom line, Ruth's Chris is a great place for steak. If my wallet and heart would allow me, I would definitely eat here more often.
(4)V C.
First time here and it was great!!! Everything from the food to our server Petra!! Can't wait to go back!!
(5)Mark T.
Yet another restaurant that I'd likely never go to if it wasn't for Chicago's restaurant week. The city has quite a number of well known steakhouses, and although this place is not quite as good as Gibsons or Morton's, I'd still put it near the top of the list. Went with my sister for dinner last night and was led to the upstairs dining area. The decor of the restaurant is pretty similar to any River North area restaurant: dark mood lighting in a relaxed atmosphere. The service was great...each of the dishes/drinks were bought out with hardly any wait time and our server Karen was great. Now for the food. Ordered a Caesar salad with anchovies for an appetizer. Didn't taste spectacular, but then again how can you make a salad spectacular? As long as it tasted adequate I was OK. The main course was a nice 14.oz Ribeye...arrived well done, dark and sizzling on a plate. Yee-freaking-hah. The juices were kept quite nicely in the meat. The texture was good enough that it cut smoothly with my steak knife. Not too salty on the taste, cooked just right. The sides were sauteed mushrooms w/butter and mashed potatoes; very appropriate companions to a nice dinner. For dessert, we had a slice of bread pudding...nice and fluffy, but I thought it was just OK. My sister had the only complaint for the night: she thought (and I agreed) that her stuffed chicken breast was a bit on the salty side. It's quite odd that at many places that I go to when I order roasted chicken the chef always puts loads of pepper and salt on the skin of the chicken. I'm sure it's for flavor, but it bugs me. At least the meat wasn't dry. "Do you regret not getting the steak?" I asked her. She replied, "yep." Overall, a very nice experience; I ordered a steak that's regularly priced for $43; the place exceeded my high expectations for it to be REALLY delicious. I wouldn't mind going back.
(4)Des C.
I was given a gift card for RC for my birthday. My wife and I finally found time to make it downtown for a night away to use it and have a nice dinner and evening out. We arrived a bit early and noticed that there were bar booths available and opted to go that way. Our server told us to take as much time as we wanted and was very helpful with their "special" menu. We ended up eating way too much food with fantastic service. Expensive, but worth every penny!
(5)Sonia A.
I haven't been to Ruth's Chris in about a decade and remembered liking it a lot, so I was excited to try it again. I was not pleased with my experience there. The service was awkward and spotty and the food was mediocre. My server, Chris, was helpful with questions, but would disappear for long periods of time and we'd have to flag him down to get whatever we needed. The busboy spilled water all over my seat (I was in a booth), apologized profusely, but then didn't clean it up, so I had to flag down my waiter again to clean off my extremely wet booth. The food was not bad, but it definitely was not on par with the better steak houses in Chicago (Joe's, Mastro's, etc.). The mushrooms were not good - they were whole and in a bland butter sauce, the broccoli au gratin was mediocre. The steak was pretty good. Overall not a good dining experience.
(2)Bettina S.
Ruth Chris is a great restaurant. Not only is the service great, but the food is delicious. I had the crab cakes which had huge in tact pieces of crab. My mom had the chicken, and we shared a side of sauteed spinach and a baked potato. Everything was great; except that the baked potato tasted like it had been microwaved. I can overlook the potato, because everything else was impeccable. Thanks for a great evening Ruth Chris :)
(4)Meghan O.
Please RC, let people know when they make the rez that you are UNDER CONSTRUCTION. My friend had no idea why I raved so much about this place all the time when I took her here for dinner for her big bday. Steaks were wonderful, service was pretty great, our waitress was a real pro - but I was really distracted by the deconstructed dining area, color me frustrated.
(2)Carol M.
Excellent steaks! The house salad was great also. Everything was very good. Only reason for commenting is price- which states $60 per person average, more like $90. Servers very nice and friendly as well. Overall, a great dinner.
(4)Dennis S.
Five star steak in an ordinary steakhouse atmosphere. Service was decent, not great. Timing is not their expertise. The decor is 100% standard steakhouse. I can just see all the twice-a-year suburban visitors to Chicago loving the place. Three stars all the way. Then we get to the steaks... This is the place for the greatest steaks in Chicago! Why? Because of how they cut the meat. We ordered rib eyes. They're NOT the standard extremely thick cuts, round and tall, with all fat trimmed off. They're moderately thick, with the side strip of meat left on and the fat left tied to the meat. The fat is where the flavor is!!! That's why you want marbled steaks. Here, you get the narrow strip of fat surrounding much of the meat. Served on their sizzling platters. It was heavenly. Now I understand why my father-in-law, when he was alive, loved Ruth's Chris'. He raised cattle and sold them to the packing company that supplied Ruth's Chris'. He knew great meat when he had it and this is great meat. My suggestion: Give it a try. If you prefer the fat-free version served elsewhere, fine. Your call. I like them too. Love the steaks at Morton's and Ditka's. But if you've worked through many of Chicago's finest steakhouses, try Ruth's Chris'. At a minimum it'll expand your knowledge of how steaks can be served. The salad was nice, the sides were good (what steakhouse doesn't have good spinach?), and dessert is adequate if you're still hungry. But this is now my #1 place for steaks - damn it was good.
(4)Elizabeth P.
This is my favorite favorite. The food is always superb! The service is always excellent! And any evening I am going here is perfect. The menu is very pricey but sooo worth it. I don't eat for a day so I can stuff myself with steak, potatoes, creamed spinach and cheesecake! Highly recommend for an intimate evening out or a special occasion or if you just want a great steak!
(5)Terri M.
I'm only giving it two stars because the dirty martini was good, and the espresso and creme brulee I had for dessert were decent. Other then that, my steak was over cooked, my step father's was undercooked and all of the sides were terrible. Bland creamed spinach, over cooked asparagus, and tasteless hollandaise sauce, congealed au gratin potatoes Sever was just ok.... If we had not had a gift certificate I never would have gone here. Glad it wasn't my own money I wasted Do yourself a favor and skip the steak house and go to any number of other much better restaurants in the area (for what they were charging for that garbage you could've had a great meal and a drink or two on top of it elsewhere) Also, servers wearing name tags makes the place feel akin to a Denny's
(2)Keith C.
In my personal opinion, Peter Luger's is #1 by a long shot. Ruth Chris is the #1 chain steak house. Not as good as Peter Lugers but still fantastically delicious. I always get the porterhouse for 2. You can never go wrong. Medium rare with sides of creamed spinach and asparagus. If you do go with a large group of people, not every pairing needs to get the creamed spinach because the sides are enormous and you can share them with a lot of people. I made that mistake once. Came here with 6 people and we got 3 porterhouses for 2. We didn't talk to each other about our sides and we all ended up getting the creamed spinach. Let's just say, there was a lot of creamed spinach left over. The steak here was fantastic. Juicy, tender, unbelievably good. Each bite just melted in your mouth. Got a tomato mozzarella salad as a starter which was very good and ended the night with some creme brulee. Oh. and I usually end up drinking 2 bottles of wine each time I come. Now that's what you call a Saturday night dinner!!
(5)Vanessa G.
As we arrived and checked in, the staff was extremely friendly! However, as I began to look around, I noticed that the bar area and portions of the dining room was under construction .I was extremely disappointed that no one informed him of the construction. I assure you that we would have visited your restaurant when not under construction! The waiter and the food was amazing! However the atmosphere ruined my birthday. The bill was $300 for an atmosphere that was intolerable. I just wish that the receptionist would have told us about the construction. Please keep in mind that customers have the right to be informed about the atmosphere! I hope no one has to experience what I did on their birthday. Thank you for listening. Vanessa Gonzalez
(2)Sari G.
Ruth's Chris in Chicago was just as good as I expected, if not better. We had a very attentive server, who gave good recommendations and made sure that each of our 4 course meal was delivered on time and cooked to perfection. We both got caesar salads and the filet and shrimp. The filet was cooked as ordered and came on a sizzling plate. We also had garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. The dessert came and we got a chocolate cake topped with peanut butter mousse and chocolate coating. It was topped with whipped cream and salted caramel. It also had an assortment of berries. Delicious. Great meal!
(5)Amanda L.
The steak was so tender it melted in my mouth. It was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, just the way I like it. The cocktails are amazing, and presented really nicely. Side dishes are a lot bigger than I expected, and definitely meant to be shared. One side is enough for 2-3 people. Two sides are good if you have 3 or more. My friend and I ordered two sides, thinking that each was a single serving. Deliciously wrong, we were. Dessert! It can also be shared! We had the chocolate explosion, a gooey chocolate cake with a melty inside and a scoop of ice cream on top. Decadent, and the perfect finish to our meal. Be smart, and make a reservation. If not, you will probably wait an hour or two for a table.
(5)Michelle E.
This was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. It was thanks to the excellent service we received from our server, Justin Burd, and a well prepared menu. We actually wound up at Ruth's Chris because we happened to sit next to Justin at a Cub's game and struck up a conversation. When he mentioned he worked at Ruth's Chris, we knew that we wanted to visit while in town. It has been years since I've been to a Ruth's Chris and my boyfriend had never been. They have a creme brulee that is still the best I've ever had. The menu was so delicious. The lamb chops were some of the best I've had and the asparagus was surprisingly delicious. I could have just ordered a plate of it. Yum yum! Anyway, overall, I would come to Ruth's Chris again for the delicious food, but mostly for the great service. Justin is one of those servers that treats you so well that you come back and ask to sit in their section :)
(5)Noemi C.
Had their Salmon dish. (Forgot the name but they only have one). It wasn't that tasty. Kind of bland. Should have ordered steak since that's their specialty (obviously). I tried a bit of it, (darn, can't remember the name) since my bf ordered some. It was delicious! & that's coming from someone who doesn't like steak! I think I had a change of heart. Darn, this review isn't very useful. Sorry! Memo to self: write more thorough reviews!
(4)Joni R.
Great filets, stuffed chicken is awesome, broccoli au gratin and asparagus are both wonderful. My advice is to skip the prix fixe filet and order the regular one..that one is a mini filet. Not cool if you are hungry.
(5)Alvaro M.
Cowboy ribeye, enough said. Best side dishes I found here were the spinach and cheese and the baked potato. Great place to end the day with a nice glass of wine. Service is excellent and the few times I've been here the service has been up to par.
(5)Jennifer M.
Great food, steak, and service. Restaurant seems a little cramped. Place can get very loud and extremely busy though, so definitely don't come here if you are looking for a quiet dining experience.
(4)Scott O.
Quality steaks, efficient service, on the expensive side, more for special occasions. Very loud.
(2)Sondra Z.
Horrible service, great food. Waited forever just to order and then never saw him again until the bill came.
(3)Katarina X.
Friends and family were celebrating their 17 year wedding anniversary- seventeen years! Now that, my friends, is a fine example to emulate and cause for celebration! I adored the Vesper 50/50 martini and you simply cannot miss that gorgeous drink- a handcrafted masterpiece- clean, cold, dry and perfect! We enjoyed oysters- sublime. I will forever crave the oysters Rockefeller that followed- those were a spectacular, phenomenal, out of body experience that no words can possibly convey... rich, salty, I am incandescent with ravenous joy at the flavorful memory- Possibly the most glorious, delicious thing I have ever enjoyed in my life. My petite butter fillet was salty crisp on the outside, juicy and delectable as the subtle texture melted on my tongue. Boyfriend inhaled the potatoes- I think that means they were tasty... he also savored the TBone steak, the ahi tuna and the mushrooms. The dessert was a touch disappointing- the bland chocolate mousse cheesecake will, in the future, be forgone for another Vesper. Maybe my precious tastebuds were knocked out from the oysters? Intoxicated by Vesper? The texture was dense, and Boyfriend enjoyed it. I will return for the exceptional Vesper martini and the oysters Rockefeller- worth any price ($14 each, I mean, worth any price... My firstborn? My immortal soul? Is that sacrilege? Done.) Not just a meal but a lush experience. This is love at first bite!
(5)Koryon P.
When I used to teach, one of my students would talk on and on about the stuffed chicken at this place. He didn't get many answers right on his tests, but he nailed this assessment.
(5)Samantha N.
I came here for dinner last night and really realized how much I love and appreciate a restaurant like Ruth's Chris Steak House. The last few times I've gone, it was during college in Madison, Wisconsin. And although their dining room is great, Chicago's location is magnitudes more welcoming, comfortable and enjoyable. The front of the house was friendly and sincerely welcoming, while the rest of the staff were wonderfully attentive, but never pushy with us. And to boot, it was a Tuesday evening so the restaurant wasn't bustling (as I expect it is on a Friday or Saturday), but just right with other tables conversing and enjoying a meal. I left the restaurant feeling full, beyond satisfied and thinking about the next time I can make up a reason to come back!
(5)Alan H.
I have been to all the steakhouses in the city. Ruth chris is still the best as I like the hot sizzling plates they bring steaks on. They also cook steak perfectly every time and it comes with that perfect char outside. It's a great spot. they recently redid the interior and it's much nicer inside with the redo. Last but not least the wait staff is excellent. Most of them have been there for several years. One time my son mentioned he wanted to see a certain dvd, the waiter went out around the corner and bought it brought to our table hows that for service. They treat there regulars awesome.
(5)Jean N.
Ten stars! Some people have different experiences, maybe because they're asses but as for me The service is absolutely amazing...Justin, with blonde hair is the BEST server, he is very prompt, polite and makes my experience there pretty damn good! The Food is awesome, the sweet calamari is a great appetizer and the stuffed chicken and potatoes is the cherry in top. I don't know who the hell they have back there in the kitchen but the job is ALWAYS well done! The drinks are strong as hell (they obviously aren't stingy with the alcohol) but still tasty if I must say. I usually go during a weekday afternoon, it's pretty quiet and layed back...as for the weekend, The hoodlums got wind of the place (trying to keep up with the Jones') so I wouldn't recommend going on a weekend night...bad idea!
(5)Daniel M.
I have always gone here with my family to have a great steak and a few martini's. However last week when I went there for my Dad's birthday I thought I was in the middle of a Hip/hop convention. Is this the new "inner city" hangout? I almost got a contact high just from passing by patrons sitting at the bar drinking. Apparently the food has not changed because our steaks were perfect and service was amazing as usual. But I was taken back at the crowd's language. Every other word was the "F" word or "N" bomb being dropped. It was loud and my parents were takin back by the language. I just do not ever remeber other patron's being so loud and unruly. Next time we just might have to go to Maestro's or Chicago Cut. I feel that this place has officially become ex-con central!
(1)Kenya C.
Dined here on numerous occasions, it never fells me! Im a fan of this place.
(5)Grace N.
My rating is actually 3.75, and here's why. After seeing RC's ranked by every airline magazine to be the best steakhouse in Chicago, my man and i went for a very special occasion to check it out, and had to average our varying experiences: 5 star: I got the $40 prix fixe with the crab and corn chowder, 6 oz filet and shrimp, and chocolate cake. The chowder was savory and peppery. My filet and shrimp were excellent, succulent, and hot. 3 star: My man got the $50 with lobster bisque, ribeye, and key lime pie. He burned his tongue on the steak, and as a true steak lover, he was underwhelmed by the ribeye, and preferred Kinzie Chophouse. The key lime pie was yummy, and yellow (as a proper key lime pie should be). 5 star: The service was excellent, considerate, and friendly. We asked for a few accommodations, and I truly appreciated their efforts to make our night special. 2 star: The ambiance was charming yet casual, but here's my gripe: how is it that RC attracts the most obnoxious, foul-mouthed, drunken people on a Saturday night? These were the conversations we overheard from 3 different tables: "Do you want some f-ing bacon on your potato?" "My wife was easy when I first met her..." "I give blow jobs for free!" (this was shouted just as the music faded, and the "f-ing bacon" table next to them started cheering). I felt like we spent hundreds just to dine at a Cubs game. What the heck?
(4)Craig U.
I love great steaks. I couldn't remember why it was I remember not being that impressed with Ruth's Chris, but that first visit was so long ago I couldn't put my finger on it. We started with a crabtini which was pretty heavy on the mayo, and a big meh from me and the lady. Then our steaks arrived, and it all came back... butter, butter and more butter. I understand a restaurant's secret to a great steak is not just great beef, but copious amounts of butter, however having my steak served in a literal pool of it is more than I can bare. Most don't mind, but I can't do it... I will give the nod for great service, we were very well taken care of. The steak is simply not top tier, and comes with a side of eventual angioplasty.
(2)Lamia B.
The food was all a hype! But the service was awesome!
(4)Hyun R.
This place is well known for their steaks. I was a bit disappointed after enjoying there 16oz steak. The steak was made how I like it which is med rare. But overly seasoned. If it wasn't for their sides I would have just returned the steak. Mad their brussel sprouts with bacon n honey which was great. And mashed potatoes which could have used some of the steaks seasoning. Great date spot as well. Great service
(3)Lauren F.
Juicy, delicious steaks served drenched in butter....creamy, sizzling, amazing butter. This was my first time dining at Ruth's Chris but I know it won't be my last! We had sides of creamed spinach, mushrooms, and mashed potatoes (the choices for restaurant week)-all good, but not great, when compared to the sides at some of the other premier steakhouses. I still enjoyed every last bite and will be back for more!
(4)Kim I.
Had a 7:30 PM reservation, we were seated at 7:50. Appetizers were brought out before the main course was even taken. Wine that was selected was not in stock. Food was good, Fillet was particularly good.
(2)Jenni Q.
I know that Chicago is famous for their many awesome steakhouses AND that Ruth's Chris is not necessarily a Chicago-based establishment BUT honestly I don't care if I'm turning back on Chicago by saying that..... Hands down, Ruth's Chris is my number one "expensive" steakhouse! As a die-hard steak lover, I've tried steaks from several other steakhouses (including Kinzie Chophouse, Keefer's, N9NE, Morton's, Capital Grille, etc.) and nobody even comes close to the flavor that Ruth's Chris steaks have. I mean, how can you say no to a perfectly portioned filet drenched in butter served on a 500 degree hot plate? How?!!! The seafood gumbo is absolutely amazing (highly recommended) and one of the best I've tasted anywhere. The mashed potatoes and mushrooms are good (taste-wise probably the same as you would get any other place) but they definitely don't steal the show from the steaks. Some of their desserts are hit or miss but I really enjoyed the bread pudding. Tip: the 3-course prix fixe menu (app, entree, dessert) is an awesome deal! Lunch prix fixe is $22, dinner prix fixe is $40.
(5)Robb H.
I've been a longtime fan of Ruth's Chris for the past 20+ years, having gone to locations nationwide. This was my 2nd or 3rd time at this location. Got the worst food poisoning I've ever had in my life (was ready to go to hospital). As with all food poisoning, you can't definitively, 100% say exactly how you got it...but, in this case, I'm 99%+ sure it was from the extra-rare fillet I ordered. Yeah, I know there's a warning on the menu about raw beef, etc., but that's the only thing I ever go to Ruth's Chris for -- I love a rare fillet super-hot and smothered in butter (I know, I know, it's the McDonald's of steak...and I do love other aged beef, etc., but that's not what I go to RC for). I'd say I've probably gotten between 50-100 "still mooing" fillets at various Ruth's Chris locations over the years and this is the 1st time this has ever happened. The first conclusion I draw from that is that it's a 1% to 2% risk that I'm running. The second is that this type of thing only comes from kitchen staff that isn't properly handling the meat. I've sort of lost my taste for fillets, but I'm sure I'll get it back. When I do, I'll steer clear of the downtown location (since it seems like a waste of meat and money to go to RC and ask for a medium).
(1)Kassandra R.
My husband and I went yesterday ( Saturday night 03-08-2014) for my birthday, it was our first time. This place lived up to the hype and nothing short of amazing. From the very moment we pulled up until we left the service was outstanding and the food superb. I had the rib eye steak, loaded baked potato and ruth chop salad and everything was delicious. My husband had a t-bone steak, shoestring fries and a salad and he said everything was delicious as well. So far this is our top choice and the best steaks we've ever tasted. I was even surprised at home good the baked potato was just yummy. Since it was my bday they gave me a free desert and I had the bread pudding without whiskey sauce just regular sauce it was good but nothing compared to the food.I made our reservations on open table and left special instructions and they followed them exactly. The whole experience was delightful, the service was outstanding, setting nice and romantic, food AMAZING!!!! I suggest them extending their desert menu and amping it up a little and they would definitely get 5 stars from me then. Overall a wonderful experience and we will be back.
(4)#NAME?
We came here for Thanksgiving, I didn't have the best experience at the 1st Ruth's Chris I went to but I was open for a 2nd chance- I am not fond of traditional Thanksgiving Day food, so a nice rare steak is what I had in mind- Drinks: Strong and very good, would come back for the drinks Food: My boyfriend and I both had the filets, I was ok with the butter, impressed with how much flavor the butter gave it-We had a side of broccoli and sweet potato casserole, all was so very good-The broccoli was very fresh and the casserole, oh my goodness was it good- We didn't get any desserts but I would love to go back, glad I gave it a 2nd chance-
(5)Rex L.
I really wanted to enjoy the food and the experience was way short of expectations. Our reservation was for 7:30 and we were seated within 5-10 minutes...so far so good. The waiter recommended a cucmber drink for my date and she really enjoyed it. I had a seasonal Goose Island. Still, so far so good. I ordered a steak/shrimp combo and my date ordered a steak/lobster tail combo. I got the ceasar slald and she tried a salad recommended by the waiter. Her salad was excellent, mine was a little too heavily dressed, but still good. Our sides were a baked potato and creamed spinach. the potato came out cold and the spinach...I've had much better. Both of our steaks had a strange after taste. My shrimp were way overcooked and not edible. Her lobster was a little overcooked but not too bad. (If they insist on serving seafood on such a hot plate, i would think they would take into account that it's going to continue to cook) I brought it up to our waiter's attention and before we could really suggest a solution, he took our food and said he would have the chef cook us another one. So we now we are sitting there with a cold potato and creamed spinach. About 10 minutes later he arrives with new steaks which by this time, we're no longer hungry and quite bored with the whole process. He offers to refill my wine and we take a couple bites to be polite and asked the busboy to wrap them for us. They still weren't up to standard in my opinion and still had a strange after taste the next day. We had wonderful steaks at Morton's a few weeks ago and these in no way compared. Service was good but when it's a steak house and their motto is "The best prime steakhouse restaurant", I want a great steak... so for that only 2 stars!!
(2)Beth M.
Decided to eat here because of all the good reviews on Yelp. We originally had reservations at the Chicago Firehouse Steakhouse. I switched the reservation because Ruth Chris had better reviews. I was able to switch my open table reservation and get a reservation at 4pm on NYE. We arrived right on time and were sat right away. Our waitress was Petra and right off the bat, she was really nice and explained all the specials and quick background on the restaurant. I liked where they sat us, which was upstairs in a more private setting, than downstairs. It was alot louder downstairs, so whichever night out you want, I would make your reservation requests on that. They give you complimentary bread that was just ok, just was plain bread. I ordered the petite filet with shrimp and it was a generous portion. When you add a salad pre meal and a veggie side. I was stuffed! The meats are all served on a hot plate, which when I say HOT, I mean HOT...I bumped into my plate serval times throughout dinner and almost had second degree burns. Overall the service was great because of Petra, the food was good. It's just not my favorite steak place in Chicago.
(4)Brandon B.
The filet was one of the best I have ever had and the service was spectacular!
(5)Pascal M.
This is more of a review for all Ruth's Chris, opposed to this specific location. As far as chains go, I like to steer clear, but this one breaks my theory. They universally deliver consistent service and quality food. It's traditional, nothing crazy, but you will not be left unsatisfied. Or with money in your wallet. I don't order filet's that much (cowboy steak man personally), but when I do (Most Interesting Man in the World voice), I order that sucka rare. Ruth's Chris has always cooked it to perfection. The menu is a la' carte, so your gonna have to spend to get your and yours a full out meal. I suppose that's to be expected when you go into a place like this, so you'll likely know that going in. When I'm on business, this is a go to spot. They never fail to deliver me a consistent and delicious meal. P.S. Their crab cakes in sizzling butter are on FIYYYYYAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!
(4)Rosanna L.
One word: DELICIOUS! I had went here with my boyfriend to celebrate Christmas before I left to go out of town and the main courses were delicious! I had their filet and lobster and my boyfriend had the crusted filet (although the waitress didn't hear him and gave him a plain filet). This is one of the best steak and lobster I ever had! It was juicy, tender, and delicious! I love the sizzling sound the steak makes when it comes fresh out of the oven! Ah the sound of great food! However, we also ordered the garlic mash potatoes and broccoli au gratin were BIG disappointments for a place that has delicious steak and lobster! The garlic mash potatoes were plain we had to add a bit of salt and pepper and the broccoli au gratin were bland. The broccoli was still hard and the cheese had no flavor. Also this is my second time there and I never got a 1st floor view. Both times I've been here they throw us upstairs. I would like to experience the first floor view one day. Definitely pricey, but it is worth it for a once in awhile meal. About $130 (including tip and tax).
(4)Samantha F.
Phenomenal food. We have a specific waiter we request and unfortunately I cannot remember his name. Should this be your first time I suggest asking for the upstairs dinning room to the west. Very cozy and quiet, perfect for a first date or night out with the wife. We ate here for Thanksgiving this year we had a group of 6 people and it was still the same excellent service. Management was very helpful and the staff is amazing. LOVE THIS PLACE!
(5)Trevor S.
Everything was exquisite.
(5)Lisa M.
I have always been a fan of RC. The lobster bisque is fabulous, the sides are fresh, and the filet is amazing. The food has never been the problem.... When I was there last year my chair was placed in the pathway of heavy traffic. This caused me to get bumped by servers, hosts, and patrons. Not fun. I went back last weekend and while my friend and I were eating our bisque, the waiter decided that would be a good time to take our order. By the time we finished ordering, our soup was cold. I will go back because the food is excellent. I just might have to ask for a booth and a patient waiter next time.
(4)Meghan T.
Conflicted. While I left Ruth's Chris thinking that may have been the best filet I've ever tasted, the service was a 1 star, extremely poor experience and left me wishing I had gone on a different time/night/weekend due to the crazy Chicago Restaurant Week hype. We arrive an hour prior to our Saturday night 8:45 reservation, hoping to camp out at the bar. This was my first time here and was disappointed at how narrow and limited in seating the bar area is. Plus, it was so crowded that people were eating at the bar which annoyed me b/c we were only able to snag 1 bar seat for the first half hour there. Then around our reso time, I checked in with the hostess who then informed me there was a 20-25 minute delay on all reservations...WHAT? Doesn't a reservation defeat the purpose of a wait time?!? No apologies were made by the host staff or bar tenders who obviously noticed we had been waiting longer than usual. When we did finally get seated, our party of 4 was starving and ready to eat. We ordered calamari with a special request for only round pieces. It literally took over 20 minutes to get to our table and our server seemed to be avoiding us until it arrived. When we were finally able to get her attention she essentially blamed us saying that our special request was making the calamari take longer... a bunch of bull since we had the common sense to know calamari prep shouldn't take longer than 10 minutes. The rocky dinning start only set the tone for the rest of the meal. We constantly had to flag down bus boys and other servers to request more water, bread, etc. and at one point my friend's husband left the table to order a new drink at the bar. The limited times that we did see our server she was brief and disinterested. I seriously felt like we were being discriminated against or something. So, while the food was superb, the atmosphere was mediocre and the service was crap. I probably won't be back to the River North location but would look forward to visiting the Northbook or Barrington stores.
(3)mei s.
I've been to many steak houses but this was my first time to Ruth's Chris. From the moment we walked in, it was heaven. I was totally looking forward to my slab of meat and butter. The place just reeked (in a good way) of meat, butter and potatoes. My mouth was watering. I ordered a casesar salad to start, although i totally should have ordered the corn and crab chowder that my companion had. it was chock full of stuff. really yummy looking. my salad was good too. we both ordered the ny strip with shoestring fries. it came out sizzling on the white china plate. i had to hold up a napkin to prevent splatters. 11oz, i think. i don't know, but i ate it all. i totally impressed my companion. nice job.
(5)Nita W.
Went there to celebrate our anniversary. Delicious food. Great service. Not the most romantic setting as the place was pretty busy and waiters were whizzing by our table the whole night.
(4)J D.
Went here this past Saturday night for the first time and I have to say, I really enjoyed myself. The food was excellent and the service was great. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great steak house in downtown Chicago.
(5)Brent W.
100% Ruth Redemption. I hadn't been back to Ruth's Chris in nearly four years but a buddy of mine had cashed in some cc points and chose this as one of the restaurants they had avail. Between the ridiculous right craic we had (read: hilarious good time), the food, and the service, it was a 5 star night...however we'll keep perspective and deliver a solid 4-star. We had a pre-meal cocktail at the bar but at once decided to stay there for the meal when a guy we went to college with came out for his shift, saying that he worked there as a bartender and sommelier. We sat and let him take over the wine pairing, side and dessert. For the main course I simply cannot deviate from my steak of choice when doing "Prime" time (you know, that grade of beef only achieved by the top 2% of all beef made available) and that's the Bone In Ribeye. All others are put to shame by this glorious Chicago staple cut. My buddy, being from Chicago but knowing F-all about food, ordered the Filet, unacceptable imo...apparently he didn't get the memo that he's actually a Man....most women I know go for that cut, that or the NY Strip, but I digress. The lightly breaded Lobster-something-or-other and the antipasta were great starters. Bread service was just ok, clearly better out there but who's filling up on bread when you have a ginormous hunk of steak you're gonna devour in a short bit. We got our steaks on the searing hot plates and they were cooked to Med-Rare perfection. My steak was absolutely phenomenal and a week later still thinking about it. Our Uni friend picked an excellent Cabrenet that made me wonder why I almost always forgo a Cab for a Malbec when doing Steak over the past several years. Dessert I cannot remember but it had fruit, chocolate, cake and ice cream involved capping a decidedly gluttonous dinner feast.
(4)Diana G.
I love the steak and that butter sauce. One of the better steak houses in Chicago.
(4)Phill C.
Tender cuts of steak + sizzling butter + 500 degree hot plates = flavor country The steaks were perfectly cooked and stayed hot till the last bite. I ordered medium and the steak continue to cook so my second half was more of a medium-well (which was still super tender and delicious). Ohhh and the sizzling butter. Just too good. Service was excellent and atmosphere is very nice.
(5)Karl K.
My wife and I love Ruth's. The veal osso buco ravioli with spinach appetizer is awesome. I have had both the ribeye and filet on multiple occasions, and both are delicious. The only complaint I can think of is that they got rid of the tuna stack, which my wife loved. She seems to still enjoy going there and downing the filet every time. The drink menu is pretty decent too, and there are some cool bars in the area.
(5)Dianne S.
This is my all time FAVORITE steakhouse. Been to them all-Morton's, GIbson's, Joe's...Ruth's Chris is the ultimate. First tried it on an anniversary night with my now-husband. They immediately greeted us and congratulated us on our anniversary (nice attention to detail). This place gets pretty busy so even with reservations we waited maybe 10 min at the bar. They serve the best apple martini here with a whole green apple slice floating on top. Every steak come out sizzling made to perfection. Sides are enormous so remember to share! **was included in Restaurant Week this year so keep an eye out for next year too! Amazing deal for the best steakhouse in Chicago.
(5)Nelson M.
Restaurant Review Excellent decor, but the steak needs some work. I have never been to ruth chris to a company meeting in the upstairs private room. Our servers were very attentive and the wine glass was never empty. Our meal started off with veal osso buco ravioli which were flavorful and well balanced. The crabcake stuffed mushrooms were above par, but lacking seafood flavor. Our house salad was nothing to rave about with vinegerette dressing and leafy greens. My main course was the petite fillet which I was eagerly anticipating, however the waiter mixed up the ordered and instead of medium rare, I got super done. The plate was sizzling non-stop and continued to cook my filet. Unfortunately I did not have the courage to step up and tell them that this hockey puck was not mine as someone else in my group clamoured that their steak was raw.... The steak doesn't have a lot of flavoring except for the butter they used that crust around the outside of the steak. I finished the meal with the chocolate sin cake which was delectable and made up for my over cooked beef. All and all could be better but the over cook steak probably took away the rich meaty flavor... Maybe next time Pro- nice ambienance Con- super expensive, make sure you get your steak cooked right Hidden deal- none
(3)Tiffany T.
Of course, can't go wrong with Ruth Chris no matter where it is. Only downside is that it took more than 20 min to get our food, which resulted in massive bread consumption. Ordered their petite filet (8 oz., I think regular filet is 10) and it was more than enough. We even splurged and ordered shoe string fries and the potatoes au gratin. Since we were already knee deep, we thought what the heck and ordered the apple tart for dessert. If we weren't so full to begin with, I would have enjoyed the appetizers and dessert more, but don't get me wrong - they're still amazing and would get it again next time i come.
(4)TJ Y.
I think Ruth Chris is one of the best steakhouses ever! It's cheaper than the "high end steakhouses" but taste just as good (or better!). Their steaks are great. I always get the filet and it's super tender. The fact that they serve it on a hot sizzling plate with butter makes it so flavorful and juicy! The mushroom side is also the best!!!I It's delicious and a great addition to the steak. The chocolate dessert is incredibly moist and rich. It's tough to finish an entire slice, but it's so good that you just have to finish. The service is always wonderful. The servers are always attentive!! If I have to choose the best steakhouse I've been to so far.... I'd choose Ruth Chris.
(5)Sarah L.
We got the absolute RED CARPET treatment here. We stayed at the Hampton Inn which is connected to Ruth's Chris. Since we were here for New Years, it was FREEZING outside and we loved the idea of not having to go outside or wear a coat. The host met us at the connection, and walked us downstairs to a lovely booth by a window. After ordering our dirty martinis and a bottle of wine, we got the attention of the host again to see if the chef would specially make an appetizer for us. He was so very accommodating and was very happy to help meet our needs. I ordered the sizzling filet and have the video to prove it! I don't really remember what else we had to eat but I just know everything was delicious and amazing. We really couldn't have asked for a better way to end our trip. This Ruth's Chris left a lasting impression on us and I would go back if I go back to Chicago.
(5)Mickey A.
For some reason, I associate this place with some sort of special occasion or family dinner. The last time I was here, I went with a couple of guy friends for a spur of the moment dinner. Come to think of it, I've never brought my family here (though I'm sure my dad would love this place) nor have I been in to celebrate anything...until now. Celebratory Occasion #1: new job. Yay! On the first day, us new kids were taken out for a special lunch. I'm guessing lunch isn't a big deal at Ruth's Chris because this place was not crowded at all. That or the place just opened about 30 min prior to. Fine by us because we had a really nice time and received some pretty damn good service. The menu is pretty standard in comparison to their dinner list (I think) with a few lunch specials included. I opted for the crab cake sandwich. It was quite delicious but very messy, at least for me. There's just no good way of trying to eat carefully when half the crab cake is falling out of the bun. Man, was I stuffed. I could barely concentrate (or breathe!) the rest of the day. Shhh... Occasion #2: Celebrating a co-worker's birthday. Again, place hardly packed at noon-ish. Service was okay, but a few orders were forgotten or mixed up. There was a lunch prix fixe special for $22 which included appetizer, a salad, select choices of entrees and sides, and dessert. Holy hell, doesn't that sound like a lot of food? However, the deal breaker for me was that the dessert offered was a fruit sorbet thing which didn't sound appealing to me at the time (oh boo hoo to me) and there are no substitutions with this prix fixe deal. The fillet with mashed potatoes were absolutely delicious. I felt like a pig for having cleaned off my plate, but others around me did the same. Did I have room for dessert? Uh, yeah I did. While it wasn't the best creme brulee I've had, it hit the after-lunch sweet spot. Time to pull a "George" and take a nap under my desk. Just kidding...
(4)Stephani B.
Worth every star. The steak was cooked perfect and the wine was delicious. I would eat here every day if I could.
(5)Sarah Z.
Loading a ton of butter onto your dishes is not bragging rights, Ruth Chris. And it doesn't really make things taste better, it just gives me a stomach ache, a slight headache and ruins my fish dish. However, you employ excellent waitstaff. That is really the only nice thing I have to say.
(2)Grace L.
4.5 stars! I love me some filet mignon. It is far and away my favorite cut. I think it's the only thing preventing me from being vegetarian to be perfectly honest. And I think Ruth's Chris makes it the best! I got it medium-rare and it was unbelievable. Melt in your mouth good, I am absolutely salivating right now writing about it. Bottom line - go here if you love filet mignon! As for the rest of the ambiance, it was an interesting crowd. I went for restaurant week so I'm not sure if it was more boisterous than usual but there were the 20-somethings who love to wine and dine and the more regal older couples who love their classy meats. It wasn't too loud but there was enough noise to make it comfortable to have lively conversation and it was okay to laugh out loud. :)
(4)Basil M.
I recently enjoyed a lovely dinner together with my wife at "Ruth's Chris Steakhouse" in downtown Chicago. I will preface this review by stating that the food and service were excellent; my experience however, was less spectacular than I had anticipated. I was expecting more given that Ruth's Chris is considered by many to be one of, if not the best steakhouse chain in the country. While eating my delicious bone-in rib eye, I found myself making a mental list of all the steakhouses in Chicago where I've had better steaks; sadly Ruth's offering didn't make the top 5. Admittedly I went in with high expectations. Not the least of which being that the steak was to be served on a 500-degree plate, swimming in butter. Several friends had cautioned me to order it sans butter, but I wanted my first experience to be as Ruth Furtel intended. When my steak was presented, the plate was indeed hot, but had I not heard all the hype about the butter, I wouldn't have known that butter was used in the preparation. My steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare. My wife prefers her steak with little to no pink in the center and her was exactly medium-well. Both steaks had a nice char all around, but were not evenly seasoned; overly peppered in some spots and over salted in others. Don't misunderstand, it was a great steak, but I didn't taste anything disctinctive or unique. There wasn't the unmistakeble sweetness or extra-tenderness to the meat that I've experienced elsewhere. The restaurant itself was pleasant. We were seated in the upperstairs dining room, which was cozy and nicely decorated; it had the feeling of dining in someone's home. Our waitress was attentive and knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations, additionally she selected a great dessert for me topped with a birthday candle. It should be noted that the after-dinner drink menu featured numerous options but lacked any sherries. I was looking forward to a digestif and was disappointed to see various ports and cognacs, but unless I overlooked it, not one sherry [on the menu. I didn't ask]; quite a shame. Some would say I can be difficult to please, others will tell you that I'll eat anything. I suppose that I risk being labeled a snob, still...my wife and I had a lovely evening. The food was very good, but lacked the wow factor that I was expecting. Many friends, and celebrities have praised Ruth's Chris. I liked it but I wasn't overly impressed. Pleasantly the bill wasn't outrageous. I suppose that was a wecome substitute for the missing wow-factor.
(4)Carm B.
There simply is no better steak that I have found in the city of Chicago, and I have tried many. Their cowboy cut ribeye is beyond fantastic and their lobster bisque is off the charts. Everything is top notch and this includes their servers. Some of the best service you will ever receive. If you are looking for a wonderful steak dinner and you don't mind paying for it (they are not cheap), then look no further!
(5)Katie A.
Ruth's Chris has outstanding service and food is cooked to perfection. The filet is amazing and extremely flavorful. Staff goes above and beyond to ensure your experience is top notch. If you haven't been, you're missing out!
(5)Sao-Mai N.
Ruth's Chris is a chain. When in a hurry and a craving for a steak comes, I come here because I know exactly how the food will turn out. Really easy to get to and get a table fast, especially when the parents decide to make a surprise visit.
(3)Cody M.
Worst experience ever! So embarrassed I asked my 11 friends (mid 20's-30's) to join me here for my birthday. I have been to Ruth Chris Steak House over 50 times in my life and have been going to them for over 15 years. I am sad to say I was completely disrespected by the manager and chef and because of that will never come back. We were cut off from ordering drinks the minute we sat at our table and hadn't even began drinking, they said "we were a threat to the wait staff", how rude is that, if you are sacred of us why did you seat us in your restaurant? We were also drinking water so it really didn't make sense. Than after I asked her why she was being like this she told me "to sit down because she didn't really care what I had to say about it... Don't waste your time giving Ruth Chris Chicago another shot, she's outgrowing the city and is becoming to old to serve the new generations. Thanks for the worst dining experience I have ever had. It doesn't matter what the quality of the food was we were to disgusted to eat it after we found hair in multiple dishes that the chef Chris later said was his. The service besides (the best server Justin who actually rocks), has completely gone to hell, the manager at this place Jenny has no clue what customer service is, she 100% should be fired immediately. She called the police on us because she didn't want to talk to us face to face about our meals we were dissatisfied with... When the cops came they told us we didn't have to pay because it was a civil manner and we were to disgusted to eat our food. We paid anyways (even though we only at our salads and apps) because we didn't want to stick the bill to the waiter who would have had to cover it if we didn't. When we got up to leave, our table was full of plates with food on them. They got 5 of our orders wrong in addition to the hair issue. The service and overall treatment was horrific. Also the sue chef Chris should be fired for purposely putting hair in our food and telling us he did. That's really gross and a huge liability for Ruth Chris. Don't go to Ruth Chris if you are looking for a steak in Chicago. Try something else like Morton's, Roka, Wildfire, Chophouse, firehouse or something else not Ruth Chris! P.S. I have tried to connect with the GM and Ruth Chris headquarters, and have yet to hear back. Great customer service guys.... - Enjoy the other reviews from my friends, look for the ones with 1 star.
(1)Jeremy N.
Steak served on a plate sizzling with butter - what's not to love!? Fantastic service. Their specialty drinks are delightful. The sweet potato casserole makes for a fantastic dessert :)
(5)Al I.
Warning: The restaurant is still open while in the midst of a significant remodeling. The bar is closed. Building materials and tarps decorate the scene. Bare drywall on the walls. Unfinished built-in cabinetry. We had a reservation here, but ended up leaving, as I didn't want to enjoy one of RC's fabulously sizzling steaks in a room that looks like my basement. Even though the bar TV always shows Fox News (which isn't my first choice), the overall ambiance here on prior visits was fantastic, so this was quite a let down.
(1)Carlo P.
This is the single worst experience I've had in a restaurant. Our party started the evening by being denied the service of any alchohol. Without explanation or acknowledgement even, we forged ahead with the meal, hoping the quality of the food would make up for the less than sane decision making process of general manager, and practacing champaign Nazi, Jenny Estes. Alas! Crazy Jenny Estes pailed in comparison to the charms of head Chef, Jorge Fernandez. This child decided to garnish one of our meals with 5 large black hairs from his own head. Fernandez admitted with a grin that the hair belonged to him. 5 out of our 11 entrees arrived incorrectly prepared, one was missing entirely. We ended the evening with a visit from our friends, the Chicago Police, who had been alerted to our lack of excitement with the staff of this establishment. They supported us 100% and explained to the remarkably simple Jenny Estes and Jorge Fernandez that we wouldnt be paying them for anything. I could go on to recount the rest of the appalling details of the evening, but I find it upsetting to recall how hostile and uncomfortable we were made to feel.
(1)Law S.
I really enjoyed myself here. Even though this is a chain and there are ton of other places to go, they just get it right here. We made reservations and requested a booth and after a small wait once we arrived (20 minutes), they were happy to oblige. The crab cakes were amazing, excellent wine and cocktails, great steak, and the service was pretty good although there was a few little glitches. Overall, great time and excellent food although I have to say that I found Capital Grille just a little bit better as a complete package.
(4)Alana Z.
My boyfriend and I were visiting Chicago since I proposed the idea that it would be a fun place to go to for his birthday. He had never been before so I figured it would be a fun, short trip. We always do a traditional dinner and so after a quick search at our hotel lobby's computer, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse popped up! We both had heard of the popular steakhouse so we gave it a try. What an AWESOME idea! The service was wonderful and the food was out of this world!!!! We both ordered the Ruth's classic which is a combo dinner you can get that includes a soup or salad, the entree with a side, and a dessert. Our server, Andy, was great and even brought my boyfriend some raspberry sorbet along with some candles for my boyfriend's birthday dessert! I ordered the caesar salad which was above average for your typical caesar salad. The dressing was in the perfect amount for me. My boy ordered the onion au gratin soup (which was pretty much French onion soup) and it was SO good. Honestly, I could not describe the flavors because you will just have to go try it yourself. YUM. I am drooling just thinking about it. We both ordered the filet with mine being medium, and my boo's medium rare. The steak came SIZZLING, and I mean SIZZLING on its plate in all its glory! It was an excellent cut of meat and was cooked to perfection. The garlic mashed potatoes were good as well! The service was great and the food better! I would highly recommend this place if you are craving a perfectly cooked steak!
(5)Kymberly J.
I only get here once in a great while because, ya know, it's really stinkin' expensive but soooooo worth it! Fortunately, this time it was restaurant week! I love the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of the fillet and the petitie fillet with a side, salad and dessert was only $1 more than the fillet on its own any other time fo the year. Bonus! This is my favorite steak place but I am not a huge read meat eater so perhaps that doesnt mean much coming from me but when my BF said it was one of his favorite (he'd never been before) I knew it really was the best. my only complaints that were not even worthy of taking off a star were that the side salad was a little boring and the upstairs dining area felt a little hotel-ish. But really, who cares when youre savoring the best steak and excellet service, right?
(5)Katie F.
My boyfriend says four, but I say three stars. We went there for Restaurant Week with two friends, and let us say that the steak was phenomenal. Perfectly cooked, juicy, hot, we could have no complaints there (well, I asked for it without parsley, and it was kind of coated in parsley). The Steak House Salad was great too. But honestly, the creamed spinach and garlic mashed potatoes were sub-par at best. The only way I could think of describing their flavor (and it's odd that they both had it) was that they tasted the way the Elephant House at the Cincinnati Zoo smells. So... gross. I tried two bites of my creamed spinach and a bite of the garlic mashed potatoes, and let me tell you what, that was more than enough. I hate to take away two stars for side dishes, but any restaurant that serves TWO dishes that are more or less nasty doesn't deserver more than three stars. The dessert was fine, the fruit was luscious and the cream was perfectly sweet (we skipped the chocolate mouse due to Lent.) Our friends said it was excellent, and had our servings! Overall, I wouldn't go back. I may be wrong here, but I feel like you can get good steak a lot of places, but those side dishes were unpalatable.
(3)Dennis B.
I have never been treated so poorly in Chicago in the seven years I've lived here. Not only is the manager on some kind of power trip but there was hair in our food. There are plenty of better steak houses in Chicago that will treat right... Don't even give this place a chance
(1)Linda M.
I've been to Ruth's Chris twice, the first time i visited the suburban location and the most recent visit was at the Dearborn location. As always this place is excellent, the wait was about 5 minutes, the tables are a bit close to each other but it was fine by us. I dined with my fiance, i had the filet and he had the rib eye, and we asked for the asparagus as our sides. The food was excellent, my only critique would be that the server took a while to initially take our orders. We were looking for her for a bit and she finally showed up a while later. Other than that it was all great. We had the bread pudding for dessert and it was SO good. We were happy customers at the end of the night. I would recommend it to anyone.
(4)Miguel M.
Very flavorful steak. Really buttery! Good sides, good wine selection. Dessert was too much, but still had it. It was good too. Very nice overall.
(4)Jessica L.
I'm not a huge meat eater per se but I do enjoy a good steak sometimes. For a chain restaurant and what not, this place had a classy touch and di not feel like a chain. However, the crowd was really really random. There were some people dressed to the nines and then I saw a guy in a hoodie. We dressed appropriately I would say, he wore a dress shirt and jeans, I had on a dress. Everyone was super nice and attentive and consequently, the service was great. Our waiter, Michael knew his stuff and was really helpful in recommending a wine for us. We went with a South Australian Shiraz to compliment our dishes. We go the seared ahi tuna app which was awesome. We also got the stuffed mushrooms which were good but a little too oily/buttery for me. My entree was the petite filet, no butter. It was cooked perfectly but there was little too much salt. I got the broiled tomatoes which were good, nothing special and probably not worth $8. BF got the full sized filet, butter and all. He really liked it. His side was garlic mashed potatoes, very very buttery tasting (which makes it good of course but I'm a health freak and I couldn't really imagine eating it). BF's entree came with dessert which was MORE than enough to share after such a big meal. A carrot cake and a mousse cup. (See the pics I've uploaded).
(4)Cecilia T.
My hubby and i couldn't help but re-visit Ruth's Chris for Restaurant Week since we had such a good experience at last year's Restaurant Week. I pretty much ordered exactly the same thing I did last year and have two words to describe my experience: Quality Yummy! This Restaurant Week deal is TOTALLY worth it. I had just as good of a meal as i remembered. The Filet Mignon is totally the standout dish here and both times they cooked it medium rare to perfection. I like to sometimes swirl the steak in the butter on the plate because it makes it taste even more amazing!!! My husband's Ribeye was also really good - i've had bad ribeye before and they do SUCH as a good job - seasoned well, very juicy, well peppered. It tasted yummy even though he ordered it medium, rather than my preference of medium rare. Good for taste buds that don't care for the tenderness of filet mignon and want juicy flavorful steak. Still loved the Steak House Salad (love the balsamic Vinagrette) while my hubby ordered the Seafood Gumbo which was good but nothing standout. One negative thing I noticed this time was that my glass of red wine was served a bit warm. It's kind of a turnoff when restaurants do hat. hopefully they will temperature their red wines better in the future. Chocolate mousse was just ok.
(4)Liz M.
Setting: out to dinner with my parents Food: DELISH!!!! lobster bisque- amaze Crab cakes- fresh and tasty. Could have eaten this for dinner Filet- melt in your mouth goodness. I had a bleu cheese crust. I felt that there could have been more bleu cheese, but I'm guessing they wanted me to taste the steak deliciousness more so than the pungent crust- they were right. New York Strip- tender, cooked to perfection Mashed Potatoes- sinfully buttery and just wonderful Service- Impeccable. Perfect. Pleasant. Our waiter was attentive but not over bearing. Made great recommendations. Atmosphere- traditional steakhouse. Dark wood, white table cloth, comfy lighting. Upscale but not so stuffy can't relax too uptight upscale. Can't wait to splurge and come back. Next time I think it would be fun ti get a booth in the bar and people watch.
(4)Sarah G.
I'll keep it short: This place is expensive, but you get what you pay for. Stiff drinks, a wonderful wine list, the most helpful and friendly staff I think I've ever encountered (our server was always ready with a suggestion and always attentive to our needs), and the food was phenomenal. I made the reservation to celebrate my boyfriend's new job and I can't express how impressed I was when the server greeted me with my own name. The host, who sat us, even switched out our white napkins for black to keep the white lint off our black clothes (how classy is THAT?!). I wish I was made of money so I could head back asap!! Definitely a great spot. Also, though it's still pricey, they do have a prix fixe menu for about $42 (3 courses), but it's a lot less than you'd pay going a la carte.
(5)Heather M.
Honestly how can you go wrong here? Feel like posting a positive review for Ruth Chris is a big DUH. We searched for a non chain steakhouse but were coming up short on the quality steak experience we were craving. We absolutely loves our meal and wine here. We split a filet, 2 sides, and a bottle of wine and it was delicious. Also ran us $150 + tip. This isn't a Lonestar people. Excellent service! Also the booths on the bar side provide a nice view of the street and the in setting on the buildings.
(5)Tammy H.
Of course I'd be a fan of one of the more expensive places to get a steak... Although, in my Chicago eating adventures, Ruth's Chris didn't really give me sticker shock (well, except for the fact that my sparkling water cost $8). Anyway, Joe and I came here for our anniversary (3 years!) and it was pretty good. The hostesses were, well, nice enough. I gave them some trash on the seat in the waiting area though. It was strange that they had like four hostesses hanging out around the hostess stand and every now and then they would go and fix the door, but there was trash in the waiting area and we had to bring it to them... Our server was Anthony and he wished us a happy anniversary. He treated us really well and was attentive and spaced out our dinner really well. We got a really good vibe from all of the servers upstairs - laid back! There was also a mix of people here on a Saturday evening too... Families, people in jeans, and people dressed like they were going to a club afterwards. Oh, and there was a large table of 40-something guys pretending they were still in their college fraternity. Complete with sharing and explaining the different sex shows they'd seen in their time. So romantic! Our steaks and sides were great. I got the filet and Joe got the Cowboy Ribeye (he ate it all too). I ordered my filet medium and it came our rare in parts, but it is such a good and tasty cut of meat that I didn't care. We got mashed potatoes and broccoli gratin as our sides... Unfortunately, I have to say that I needed the mashed potatoes, but then again, I can only remember one steak I've ever eaten that I didn't need mashed potatoes with... For our anniversary, they brought us out a little cupcake desert that was delicious. THEN, Joe ordered the Chocolate Explosion and ate it all... And I ordered the apple tart thing and.... took it home.
(4)Martha D.
I'll start with the good - my filet was perfectly cooked and delicious, although I don't care how hot or buttery a plate can be. Sizzling food reminds me of Chili's. I was underwhelmed by the seafood gumbo and the creamed spinach, plus the ambiance is too stuffy. Our condescending/weirdo waiter was the worst part of the night. He seemed annoyed that we were there for restaurant week. Um shouldn't they expect this? Everyone else around us looked to be there for the same reason. To top it off we were overcharged. Our bill showed $29 for each steak, and an extra $8 per person for the gumbo and desserts. The restaurant week menu says that the entire meal was $33. It was only a difference of $8 in total, not a huge deal, but annoying nonetheless. I didn't care to bring this up to the jerkstore waiter, so we just paid our bill and left knowing that we wouldn't be back. If you are looking for a steak house that does restaurant week the right way (and is just an excellent place in general) try David Burke's.
(2)Shannon D.
I've always been a bit skeptical about chain steakhouses, having grown up in Jersey where 'Charlie Brown's Steakhouse' was the epitome of a steak chain. Good, solid food but nothing spectacular. Now granted Ruths Chris has a better reputation, but a chain is a chain. Or not. I had an absolutely delicious meal here, with one of the best ribeyes of my life. A nicely marbled piece of beef, delicious sides and some wonderful red wine all enjoyed in the private room in the back. I get my steak well done (yeah, yeah, I know) and it's always the mark of a good kitchen that they can prepare a well-done steak and have it still be juicy, flavorful and easy to cut. No brick of meat here. The rest of my party varied from rare to medium, and all asserted that their meals were cooked to order and delicious. The service was attentive but not distracting, and being in the private room, we were insulated from much of the noise from the other rooms and the bar. I'd still pick Keefers and Mortons over Ruths Chris every time, but for a 3rd option, this is a solid pick.
(4)Derrick T.
Four year annivesary of dating... Need a good place to go... Fiancee has never tried good steak in the city? Time to introduce her to Ruth Chris. As always, excellent service, superb quality food, and you definitely feel like you're being catered to the whole time you're there. There was a special they were running while we were there that we ended up ordering, as not only was the price superb, but it gave us a chance to try a variety of dishes in smaller portions. For around $100, it was a meal for two (each pick either salad or soup, each pick a main course, two sides to share, and one dessert to share). Even with all this food, they threw in another dessert for us knowing it was our 4 year annivesary! (Which we ended up taking home, as we were stuffed before the end of the night.) For our main courses, we ended up going with a "main course" sampler which had their stuffed chicken, crabcake, and filet mignon. The plate that it came out on was very crowded, as the three items really took up every inch of space possible. If you can, I would recommend asking for a larger plate so that the foods do not mix as much once you begin cutting. Crabcake: Fiancee - Average Me-Average Chicken: Fiancee - Tasty, would not reorder Me - Agreed Filet Mignon: Fiancee - Can we come back for this again next month??? Me - I don't think I can afford you, dear. =( Chocolate sin Dessert: You've gotta be a chocoholic to enjoy this one... which we both aren't, so after a few bites, we had to pack it up. Delicious, but overwhelmingly rich and smooth chocolate flavors. Apple Dessert: Oh.... now this is something that I could eat everyday. For the rest of my life. For dessert. After every meal. I am a fan of apple pies/tarts/etc... so the caramel/apple/crust combination really did it for me. Fiancee was impressed, but not as much as I. For special occasions, this is definitely one of the top places to enjoy great food and excellent service. Will definitely go back in the future!
(5)Chris D.
Wow it's amazing the different tastes, expectations and preferences customers have just by reading the reviews. I am typically the guy who loves a nice Ribeye, medium rare to medium, covered in garlic butter and is juicy as can be. I get what I ask for every time I venture to Ruth's Chris. Sides are large and good. Service from my experience is always top notch. Bartender was kind enough to recommend different wines and even write down the name of the wines I was being offered if I enjoyed them. I have no complaints here. :)
(5)Lisa O.
Absolutely my favorite restaurant of all time. There is simply not a better steak in the city. Yes, it's a chain,but in my opinion if a chain is successful, there is a reason. The 500 degree plates and steaks cooked in butter...so delicious. I have yet to have something here that wasn't absolutely delectable. I miss the turtle soup -- bring it back! The ceasar salad is awesome, and the black cherry martinis are by far my favorite martini in the world. Don't try to order it elsewhere -- you will be sorely disappointed. I've been getting the fliet and lobster combo for $39.95 and it is absolutely delicious. There is nothing about Ruth's Chris that isn't wonderful. The service is spectacular. I would go here once a week if I could.
(5)Howard L.
The family was here for our first prix fixe dinner of Restaurant Week. It was a great meal and the rating is based mainly on the special $32 pricing for 3 courses (starter, main course with a side, and a dessert), and Ruth Chris' excellent service culture. It was very busy at 6:15pm on a Restaurant Week Sunday night, be we had just a 5 minute wait before being lead to a nice, quiet, wood paneled, some what darkish upstairs dining room. Not sure we would have enjoyed as much being by the bustling bar area downstairs, but it would have been ok for people watching if that turned out to be our spot. Valet parking for $12 was also very convenient. We had one 12 oz ribeye and three 8 oz filets. Bowls of seafood gumbo soup were large and good, and not too salty like at most other places. The aging and the buttery flavor on my ribeye was distinctive and delicious. All was excellent, except that the son's filet was just a little more medium than the requested medium rare, and this honest response was provided really only when he was asked. The waitress, and subsequently the manager jumped on this comment and promptly offered another filet, and when Chris politely turned this down, they insisted on a couple of free desserts (bread pudding and pecan pie, both excellent), along with the prix fixe dessert - chocolate mousse with custard and berries. This is the kind of service you like to see, and their top-notch reputation is well deserved.
(5)Melissa Q.
Had a fabulous time at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. The Fresh Berry Martini is to die for. The crabtini lived up to all expectations. For sides, the sweet potato casserole & creamed spinach did the trick. The filets were cooked near perfectly for the bf and me. Our waitress was the epitome of great service. Obviously expect to drop a pretty penny while here, but a great place to special events and occasions!
(4)Brian K.
RUTH'S CHRIS' (All Scores Out Of 5) Food: ** Selection/Variety: *** Atmosphere: ***1/2 Presentation: **** Portion: **** Service: **** Price: ** OVERALL: **1/2. Well, let's start with the atmosphere. First off, it's kinda hard to find this place. The sign just kinda blends in with the city. But that's not supposed to count in these ratings. What does count is the inside. And really, it's your typical expensive restaurant in the city. Dim (extra dim, actually), and a bit crowded. We had our table next to the bathroom, which was ok by me, since the little hallway for the bathrooms shed some extra light on what we were eating. What gave this the extra 1/2 star was the sound of the food. Yes, I said SOUND. I'll explain it later, but the sizzling just makes you hungry and the scent of butter breaks the water main in your mouth. I was also pleased with the service. Once walking in, even though our whole party wasn't there, which some places are sticklers about, he gladly found someone to bring us to our table and seat us. Our server seemed to have a pretty good knowledge of the food there, and wasn't too shy about making recommendations. He was a fairly lively fellow and it was nice of him to take a picture of us...and with us. Maybe it was the persistance that he had or the sense of humor that he had, but whatever the case, when I think about my Ruth's Chris' experience, I can actually recall just a little bit about our server. For that to happen anywhere, means that he did something extra for us. Those were the key things that were above your average 3-star service. So he brings the menu. According to their menu, everything's the tenderest and juiciest. There's not too much for non-meat lovers, but if that's the case...then why did you come to Ruth's Chris'? It was hard to choose because the descriptions were a bit vague, but I went ahead with the Cowboy Ribeye. From what I know, ribeyes are fairly tender, but usually pretty juicy, and that's what I wanted. So...atmosphere's decent, service is good...now the food. About that SIZZLE...All steaks come on a hot plate that they claim was 300 degrees. Either way, the dish comes with a pool of butter sizzling around the steak. And believe me, that sizzle of butter and smell just makes you go nuts waiting for yours. It's my opinion that the steak is best at Medium Rare. Cooked, but JUICY! I HATE DRY MEAT! That's why I'm so racist against chickens. They're usually always dry, unless they've been drenched in oil for 24 hours...in which case I love chicken. Now, when you think about a plate delivered to you with a big hunk of meat served in a pool of butter....I've already got 15 different tastes going through my head. I was so excited when my sizzling plate had arrived. It was as the server said, a "Meat Popsicle." I don't know how to explain this part, but this is like finding gold. I've had "Medium Rare" in so many places, but never had I seen someone do medium rare so perfect. It was red in the middle, and it was like juice was suspended in air. It LOOKED fantastic! Imagine just cutting into a perfectly cooked medium rare ribeye. 20 ounces. The thickness of the meat and the feeling and the sound as your steak knife glides across the surface and a piece is headed toward your mouth for a sensory overload. Imagine biting into the soft juicy center of the piece in your mouth squirting juices while being chewed with the greatest of ease. This is textbook steak folks! A lot about enjoying steak is the quality of meat. And you better believe Ruth uses the best quality meat. A lot about enjoying steak is the quality of meat....but not ALL of it! This is where art comes in. Grilling a steak is purely technical. A robot would be able, if programmed correctly, to give me a perfectly cooked medium rare steak. An artist would know how to make that 20 ounces of pleasure be pleasurable for the whole 20 ounces. The first bite may have been good, but the rest of the flavor of my steak was a bore. I wanted a seared flavor. I want some salt on my steak. I want to be something in addition to the meat flavor. I almost was ready to ask for the A1...but I kept my manners. I did have some of the filet, which I really wanted to try, since that's what they're known for. That filet felt so good to chew on. Certainly no Kobe, but Kobe's a bit dry anyway. But it suffered the same problem as my Cowboy Ribeye...just meat. You know all that hype about the sizzling butter plates? Well, I hardly even tasted the butter. That made me real sad. Finally, we come to price. I had two 22 oz Fat Tire's, a Cowboy Ribeye, split some for sides, and my total came out to be $85 Running outta space..I don't like Ruth's Chris at all!
(2)Ray T.
Wife and I were visiting the windy city during Spring Break and had our fill of Chicago Style pizza, etc... Ruth Chris didn't disappoint... Ribeye on sizzling plate was money!!!!!! They are without a doubt, my fav for steaks...
(5)John M.
Always my first choice for a good steak, but this time the steaks were tough. They were cooked correctly, but my family all ordered the rib eye and they were very firm and not that good quality of meat you expect.
(2)Liz L.
I was disappointed with Ruth's Chris. I thought it would be really amazing, considering I've heard good things about Ruth's Chris before. Everything felt pretty average though, except for the portion size. Omg, everything was huge here. One of us ordered the cheesecake for dessert, and it was an actual cheese cake. Not a slice of cake, but like a 4-inch. diameter cheesecake. And I agree with Sarah Z. about the butter. There was lots of it. I like butter, but yeah, it doesn't make a good steak. Pass! David Burke's Primehouse is better in my opinion.
(3)Pamela R.
I've not been to many steakhouses in Chicago, but I have eaten my fair share of steaks. Ruth Chris's blue cheese crusted rib eye is just heaven. The salads are fresh, the mash potatoes are buttery and creamy. I could not ask for a better meal. The service is excellent and my experience here is always pleasurable.
(4)Nichole L.
Steaks are good. Not as good as Wildfire.
(4)Grace L.
My boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner. I have to say i was impressed. Dinner was delicious, staff was very friendly and the best part of my meal was the cheesecake was to die for.
(5)Alisa M.
Came here on a Saturday night and it was packed. We made our reservation through open table and requested a booth with a nice view. They accommodated to our request. We were sitting in booth in the corner with a window view and away from the bar and commotion. I was pleased that they were able to fulfill our request considering that our reservation was at 8:45pm and we made the on-line reservation at 7pm. We ordered: 1. House Salad- decent portion, fresh veggies. Typical salad. 2. gumbo- I'm not a gumbo person, but my brother and bf seemed to like theirs. 3. 12 oz rib eye- Mine had a bit more fat than I would have liked. It was nice and juicy. I ordered medium, my bf ordered medium rare, and brother ordered well done. All of the steaks came out juicy. We all enjoyed it. 4. Sauteed mushrooms- the waitress said that the portion was huge and more than enough for 2 people to share. Well, she was wrong. It was a decent size for 1 person, but if you're a mushroom lover, it's not enough for 2 people to share. 5. mashed potatoes- wayyyy to greasy. You could see the butter floating on the top. Don't get me wrong- I LOVE butter, but this was just too much. 6. Dessert- Fruit custard and chocolate mousse- HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!!!!! The portion was small. When I say small, I mean one bite (maybe 2) and it's all gone. Even though I'm a chocolate person, I didn't care for the chocolate mouse. It tasted weird to me, like old or something. I can't put my finger on it. I wish they had more of a selection for the dessert. The service was OK. When I asked the waitress about dessert wines, she answered my question, but wasn't too helpful with a selection. She spoke very fast so I only caught 1/2 of what she was saying. She wasn't very friendly and seemed like she didn't really care to serve us since we were ordering from the 3 course menu. Would have given it a 4, but because of service, had to knock this down to a 3.
(4)Kal B.
Appetizers? Shrimp and Reckefeller Oysters (I was told) were great! Sides? Not really what I expected. Steak? On Par, Perfect just like a steakhouse steak should be. Dessert? Awesome!
(4)Patrick M.
Best steakhouse I have ever been too. Nothing beats the filet here. They serve it on the hot plate at the perfect temperature with butter on top. Seriously...if you haven't been here. go. now.
(5)R K.
Good steak. Ruined by the waiter who was quite rude and made us feel like he didn't want us there. Maybe he was having a bad day? We were extremely friendly in case that was the case. First, he spilled water on the table when pouring and didn't clean it. Second, when asked about our preferences and a menu item he said, "I can't do anything about that" in a very condescending tone. He had us move our plates around on the table when he brought us any food dishes (isn't that his job?) and only at the end when the bill arrived did he make a friendly comment. Really disappointing for a high end steakhouse. Bad service makes a good steak not worth the price and ruins the mood. (Tasty steak though). Bland appetizers. Felt like I could have bought the same ones from a diner.
(2)Molly L.
I had dinner at Ruth's Chris for Restaurant Week. Let me start by saying that it's a great deal for Restaurant Week. I started with the house salad. It was fine. Nothing to write home about. For dinner, I ordered the 8 oz. filet. I asked for medium, but a couple bites in, I realized it was medium-well to well-done. I sent it back and within 2 minutes, I had a brand new, medium steak. Much better. The steak was good, but not great. It was pretty standard filet. I got mashed potatoes on the side, and they were delicious. For dessert, I got a chocolate mousse with custard and berries. It was very good. The ambiance and service were both fine. Again, not outstanding, but not bad either. While Ruth's Chris is good, there is definitely better steak to be had in Chicago. It's a-ok.
(3)Jiyoun B.
We went here last night cuz we were cravin' beef! Gosh it was soooo good. I had the Ruth Chris Classic which came with salad, entree and dessert. We also ordered a few extras :) List: House bread: OMG, BREAD! I love love their bread. So warm from the oven. Carpaccio: comes with thin garlic bread and spring salad topped with thick slices of Parmesan drizzled appropriately with white sauce (yum!) Harvest Salad: A bit much dressing for my taste but probably appropriate for most had bacon, corn, dried cherries, Cajun pecans... it was so delicious. My fiance kept stealing bites from me. Filet with shrimp: the Filet Mignon was cook so perfectly medium rare and came on a 500 degree dish. I put my asparagus on my plate and it immediately sizzled and cooked my greens. This keeps your steak warm throughout your meal which is an amazing idea! I wish I though of it first. Wait, does my oven even go to 500 degrees? Garlic mashed potatoes: gotta haven a choice of taters with your steak and this was a very good choice! Dessert: So chocolatey, so perfect. Oh yeah! The service was beyond great. My fiance's diet coke was flat and told the server and she came back with a can of diet pepsi since all diet coke was from the same fountain. That was awesome.
(5)Tough B.
Wonderful steaks! Drenched in butter and cooked to great tastiness. The service was very nice. Sometimes, I have a hard time passing as 21+ and therefore - get treated with less quality service at restaurants with the misconception that I am younger. Not here! They treated me and my boyfriend with respect and wonderful service. It is quite pricey, so save a special night for here. We ordered appetizers, steaks, a bottle of wine, dessert, and after-dinner drinks ... yes, it was expensive! However, it was worth it. Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection, and I would choose this place again for another special occasion.
(5)Joanne L.
Always on the look out for good steakhouses. Ruth's Chris rarely disappoints. Then again, I order the same thing..haha. This place is consistent, to say the least. Everyone puts their unique twist on preparing their steak. Ruth's Chris is all about the butter sauce & piping hot sizzling plates. On my last visit, I had their Three Course Meal for $33 deal during Restaurant Week. The mixed salad was OUTSTANDING! Large portion, light honey balsamic vinegarette dressing. My dinner companions and I ordered the 8 oz FILET MIGNON & 12 oz RIBEYE. The chef cooked the meat perfectly. We had 3 choices of side dishes. The MASHED POTATOES and CREAMED SPINACH were the best. Share!! The small cups of fruit custard and chocolate mousse were sub par.
(4)Scott C.
I've been a huge fan of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse for some time now and this review is for my last visit. I continue to find their steaks as excellent in taste and preparation - my favorite over other Chicago steakhouses. This past visit my friends and I ordered the crab filled mushrooms as an appetizer to begin with - I would skip this in the future as the taste was pretty bland. Two of us ordered the petite filet mignon - cooked medium and one order of lamb chops - cooked medium with an order of mushrooms as a table side. When our steaks were served, one of the filets came out as well done and the lamb chops were over-cooked as well. The one filet that was cooked properly was fantastic - it literally melted in your mouth. Not so much with the over-cooked pieces of meat on the table however. Also, the mushroom side was nothing to write home about - pretty bland as well. I think we'll stick to potatoes here in the future! Now about the two over cooked steaks. We mentioned the issue with our waiter who called over his manager. The manager offered to replace the dishes for us and not charge us for the steaks and apologized for the preparation. It was really nice of him to do this and smart business. We did get another order of the lamb chops and split them - cooked perfectly this time and delicious. Despite this setback... I'm still in Ruth's Chris' fan club - great steaks - hopefully this was just a little road bump in our last visit.
(4)Lydia K.
No matter what city we are in, we find our Ruth's Chris. Chain or not, they are the best at steaks. Period.
(5)Jeremiah Z.
I've been to Ruth's Chris a number of times over the years in various cities and I've always thought the steaks were good. This location in downtown Chicago is usually very lively and its a huge space inside. Its not necessarily a steakhouse I go out of my way to visit since you can always find one in almost any city. And I have had a couple steaks not cooked to my specifications that I've sent back over the years. But the service is great and they never hesitate to make sure I'm happy with my experience. The appetizers/salads/desserts are all good and standard as well. And the sizzling butter on the plate is a nice little novelty, but its nothing I would ever crave... Overall, I think this place is a pretty safe bet when it comes to steakhouses in Chicago. If you're a true aficianado, I'd prob recommend trying an original Chicago steakhouse like Gene & Georgetti's instead of a national chain, but I have to admit the food is great here and the restaurant has a good scene.
(4)Richard O.
Love this place, worth it!
(5)Kearia A.
I LOVE this place. I would have given them 5 stars but....My 1st time here...I didn't know what to expect. The ambiance is serious. MY waiter was so very RUDE. Maybe he was being overworked but I shouldn't know or sense this... The food is awesome and I haven't had a bad experience since/but I also I haven't had him either...Shrug*
(4)Nina M.
Went here for mother's day lunch and the waiter so kindly gave each lady a rose. How sweet! We sat in the back and it was pretty empty in there though. I think we were early. I had a steak. It was good. Not sure if it my favorite steak place though. I have been here twice and it was somewhat memorable.
(4)Oliver S.
I love Ruth's Chris. It is a chain and as such I am assured of receiving the same thing every time I am there, no matter the location. This is a great thing. Unfortunately this particular location failed at that in a number of significant ways. I made an 8:00 p.m. reservation. My party of two arrived at about 7:55 p.m. We were not seated until 8:40 p.m. As to reasons why, we were told that they did not expect it to be that busy that night. How is that? I made a reservation. Everyone else waiting before us had a reservation. How does a number of reservations prevent you from understanding how busy you will be and planning ahead accordingly? Is your front of house staff that stupid? Reservations guide you in filling empty tables with walk ins. It is quite simple. At 8:35 p.m. we were offered a drink from the bar for our delay which was helpful but after 35 minutes it was also stupid that it took so long for the front of house staff to realize that we had been waiting that long. The next screw up was our waitress/server, Petra . Me and another guy ordered bone in ribeye. There are two on the menu, a ribeye and a more expensive cowboy ribeye. Neither of us intended to order the cowboy ribeye and neither of us asked for it. Nonetheless our server entered our orders as cowboy ribeyes. The problem here is that our order being entered for the more expensive steak was not discovered until the food was consumed and the bill was presented for payment. I'm curious as to whether Petra was hoping for a larger tip based on the more expensive cowboy ribeye and hoping that we would not notice the higher cost. Unfortunately I frequent Ruth's Chris and am somewhat familiar with the menu and noticed the price difference and what was entered on the ticket. One thing I can say for certain, the cowboy ribeye is not noticeably nor meaningfully larger and is definitely not worth the additional cost. Order the regular ribeye, save your money, and receive what amounts to the same thing. All in all, what I learned is that no one should eat here unless they are warned that Petra may alter their order to higher priced items. Also, make a backup reservation at a nearby steakhouse (there are several very close by) in case this place expects you to wait 40 minutes for your table. In Chicago, a city with a large number of steakhouses, this kind of stupidity is inexcusable and makes this particular Ruth's Chris worth avoiding.
(1)Shaakira J.
Personal favorite. Took my Mom for her birthday. Had last minute reservations and everything was flawless and timely. The staff was so nice and friendly. The food is delectable also. Everytime someone new addressed our table they wished my Mom a Happy Birthday! Nice touch! :) They even drizzled Happy Birthday on her plate of cake in chocolate. One thing that did sort of irk me was that she had the Classic (which already included a dessert) and when I placed my reservation- though last minute, they told me the bday cake would be complimentary...When the tab came they charged $3.50 for the cake- a "birthday" charge- must have been to cover the cost of the candle... Blank Stare...They have to lose a star for this! Other than that, everything was nice. I prefer to sit upstairs, so I should have asked to be moved... I fancy the stuffed chicken and its always so tasty! I love the flavor and the butter! Yummy!!! I did notice the (new?!) vast diversity of the crowd.... I will def be back!
(3)Carol M.
Carol M. meet large table of really loud old people. And next to that we have a loud generator right outside the window to fix a water line that just broke (not ours). You might want to use your outside voice on this one! Actually this was the case, but our waitress came over w/ the manager immediately and offered to move us to a quieter part of the restaurant. We were almost done with our entree's at this point but they took what we had left....gave us a fresh sizzling hot plate...a new fresh plate of broccoli and a comped round of desserts. SOLD! We didn't even complain about the noise. They did this all on their own accord. Thank you kind kind staff of Ruth's Chris.
(4)Jeff W.
It's a chain restaurant. The food is generally excellent, but it's noisy and the service has been very slow and not very personable the last two times I went. There are MUCH better places in Chicago to get a steak, such as the Chicago Firehouse.
(2)Trudy T.
CRAB CAKE AWESOME!!! CREAMED SPINACH AWESOME!! BAKED POTATOE AWESOME!! Get the picture?? lol. The chick is just o.k. Even though this is a steakhouse, and I don't eat beef, I am very satisfied with the crab cakes and creamed spinach.
(5)Lauren T.
Ruth's Chris is phenomenal in every way! The food is amazing. You have to order a filet. It comes out sizzling on a plate of butter. The garlic mashed potatoes, au gratin potatoes, shoestrings and au gratin broccoli are all fabulous too. Their desserts are to die for. I always leave uncomfortably full because I cannot stop eating when I'm here. One time when I was here, I had a taste for Mike's Hard Lemonade and asked the waitress if they served it. She apologized and said no, so I ordered something different. Minutes later, she showed up at the table with a bottle of Mike's Hard Lemonade! She sent a staff member to the nearby liquor store to buy it for me! Everyone here consistently goes above and beyond and it does not go unnoticed. I've never had a bad experience and recommend Ruth's Chris to everyone. Sit in the booths along the windows by the bar. I feel like those are the best seats in the house!
(5)Shark S.
I used to love this place, get over yourself and put Prices on your web site and yelp.
(1)Anna N.
Wow, this food was good. The servers were a bit understaffed and so service was a little slow, but the great food more than made up for it.
(4)John S.
This is what it takes to get 5 stars on Yelp!!! Other restaurants take note... First off great service. Our waiter actually took a interest in us. He was very friendly and did everything he could to make our meal special. The food. What is better then a giant first class cut of meat... And best of all they don't mess with it no crazy sauces just a bit of seasoning and served on a piping hot 500 degree plate wit a little butter :) Food here was top notch. The dinning room here was also nice. One note is that everything here is served ala cart. To be expected at a fine steak house but would have been nice if dinner came with fries and a salad. All and all a great meal!!
(5)Tracey H.
Warning: Vegans may find this review disturbing. I like a dead animal on my plate for most every meal. A little bacon for breakfast, a burger or chicken topped salad for lunch, and a big 'ole hunk of meat with potatoes for dinner. I like fish too but not as much as I do the 4-legged edibles. :) My friend's at Ruth Chris do a really good job with the red meats and as a bonus they add a layer of butter to the steaks before serving. Happiness! The selection of side dishes is decent, but all are served ala cart. Considering what they charge for the entrees, they should throw in at least one side dish with the order unless they consider the layer of butter added to the steaks as your free side dish. I have been to Ruth's Chris several times and have not had a bad cut of meat yet.
(4)Karen M.
We live 3 blocks away from this place. My husband loves its steaks. I love everything, from the salad to the desserts. Salads are generous in size and taste great. We always have wine with dinner and the price of bottle range from 50 to 200.
(5)Grace G.
Our dinner at Ruth's Chris during Restaurtant Week was absolutely wonderful. Even though it was a busy Saturday night, we were given a great meal and superb service. First - We were seated on time (which I now find impressive on any Saturday night in downtown Chicago). Second - Our steaks were awesome. We did the Restaurant Week $33 menus and it was a great dinner at a great value. I think the 8 oz. filet is the perfect portion for a rich, juicy steak like that of Ruth's Chris. Third - We had a really great waiter Brian. He was very attentive, and he made us feel like royalty in the way he served our table. It's so rare you get a waiter who really listens and goes the extra mile....we totally appreciated him. It was a great experience!
(5)Ariana T.
Best steak I have had so far. Good service too.
(5)Kathy S.
My experience here was very enjoyable. Our server was really wonderful and it started getting to the point of comical because our water glasses would be filled up if even a sliver of space was available. I know some people might be annoyed by that and feel that it was intrusive but I take it that they just want to provide the best service. :) On to the food. Wow, I loved the bread! It was delicious and warm and went perfectly with the butter they provided. I saved some to dip into my lobster bisque, which by the way was superb. The veal ravioli was good but didn't have as much flavor as I would have liked. The rib eye was delicious and I'm not even a big steak eater. The asparagus was also good but I didn't understand why everyone was raving about it so much. For dessert, we had the banana cream pie which was sweet but not to the point where we couldn't finish it, which happens sometimes with overly sweet desserts.
(4)Char Y.
we came both for dinner and lunch during restaurant week salad - ok new york strip - tender juicy with butter!!! WOW!!! burger - bad, dry and tasteless ice cream - ok salad - ok harvest salad - salty due to the crispy sticks on the bottom ribeye - YUM!!! tender and buttery! cheesecake - dry and dense bread pudding - ok the saving grace of the restaurant is definitely the steak. Best in chicago!
(3)sum l.
WHERE is the ZERO star! probably worst experience ever! first of all, what is the point of having a reservation when you still had to WAIT for almost ONE HOUR? we made reservation at 8:15pm and when i book it they still had 7pm, 715, 730, 745, 8pm, 815, 830, 845,, 9pm and so on available! so you can tell they were not busy...maybe? (i book it on the same day) so we got there at 7:55pm and told the hostess we are all here. she told us we had to wait for a couple more minutes as they have to clean up a couple tables. waited until around 815, asked the hostess again, she claims they are running behind and have to wait 10 or 15mins longer. i told her we were told 20mins ago you guys were cleaning up table (a phone ring and she picked up the phone w/o answering our concern, i can honestly say she was ignoring us!). we walked away...around 8:40pm, we finally realize perhaps, we aint getting no table so we asked one of the hostess again to see if table are ready...she said they are cleaning tables and next one is ours. finally we got there at 755 but seated at 845pm! i cant say the hostess was rude but obviously NOT professional! she acts as she do NOT care anything, do not care how we feel, didnt say she is sorry or anything when we waited like 50mins for a reservation! i realize sometime busy restaurant may get 10 or 15mins behind but 50mins?? really??? and the hostess as if it was our fault? food was good but service by the hostess or how we were treated was a zero star! extremely POOR customer services and experience...left me wishing i had gone on a different restaurant!
(1)Hoang L.
Went during restaurant week to try their fixed 3 course meal. The wine list is like reading a book. Seafood gumbo - tasted great. Although I wish it was a bit heartier. Ribeye - a bit fatty and salty. Otherwise, it was amazing. I had it medium rare and I felt like I should have gotten a rare. I think I'll try the filet next time. The 3 sides were nothing spectacular. (spinach, potatoes, mushrooms). Dessert Symphony - loved it and I'm not even a dessert type of guy.
(4)Anthony C.
My third time at Ruth's Chris this past weekend, each visit has been at a different location in the area. I would put this location downtown above Northbrook but below Barrington in terms of ambiance, service and overall dining experience. The restaurant is in an older building but it is very cozy and pleasant. We were seated in the dining room upstairs. The harvest salad and lobtser bisque was excellent. The steak was very good but my wife's shrimp dish was a little bland. It was billed as a New Orleans style dish but the only flavoring was from massive amounts of butter. The sides are good but not on par with other high-end steak houses such as Mortons. I like the concept of sizzling steaks on hot plates dripping with butter but that said, the butter can become overwhelming. Service was very good. We felt neither neglected nor rushed. I also knocked off one star right off the top for the lack of tap beers. While they pride themselves on an extensive wine menu a quality cold beer on draft is what I crave with a steak dinner.
(3)Clifford K.
Can I just say Amazing. It was truly one of the best meals I have ever had. I was simply pleased with everything that was in front of me. Lovely decor. Somewhat of an exclusive feel. Valet for 12 bucks I got a fillet with blue cheese encrusted atop. Sweet potato casserole is freaking amazing. Had the $8 malbec. Delicious. Overall the best dinner I've had in a long time and to be honest I'm not a big red meat fan and I was very pleased!
(5)awesome H.
This is the best steak house in Chicago. I only get to go once in a great while. Its super expensive but talk about getting what you pay for. Awesome service, awesome food and great drinks. They do run specials which makes things a little bit affordable. They had a $49.99 deal which included salad, your meal, and dessert. If you have something special to celebrate and want to be treated well go here.
(5)Jimmy W.
First and foremost, I wish I could remember our waiter's name. Tall thin gentleman with an accent was our waiter and we received top notch service! The service alone was very impressive and is enough for me to go back. Bravo and thank you to our wonderful server! Food.....the steak was really good, but to be honest it was a bit of a let down for me. In my mind I was automatically comparing it to Saloon Steakhouse, Brasserie Jo, Wildfire and Morton's. They way I've heard others describe the steak here led me to expect much better than what I had at some of these other places. I don't mind paying $40-$50 for a steak, but I really didn't feel like I was eating a $40-$50 steak. The Potato's Au Gratin were very good as well, but again, I'm not sure it was worth the price. I was a bit (okay, very) disappointed in the beer selection considering the impressive wine list. For beer, they had the usual boring basic brew ( Stella, Blue Moon, Fat Tire, Corona, Heineken, Amstel, Miller, 312, etc.) I was a bit put off by such a mediocre beer selection in an upstanding steakhouse like this one. Don't get me wrong, the food was very good. Well above average. I had a great time. My friends enjoyed everything as well and we left a very much deserved 30-40% tip for our rock star of a waiter. (What was his name!?) Again, thank you for probably the best service I've ever had at any restaurant.
(3)Dave I.
I'm rather unimpressed. I first went to a Ruth's Chris Steak House in White Plains, New York. I was more than unimpressed when I took a tour of the kitchen, and foud the "chefs" were just unpacking pre-cut and sealed steaks from plastic wrap "to guarantee the same experience at all locations". Foo. This trip was many years later--I figured it must have been a one-off. Not so much. The steaks were good, I'll grant that. Except mine was overcooked, even though I stressed the fact I really, REALLY wanted very VERY rare--Blue, to be precise. I also love lobster. I didn't want to order just lobster at a steak joint, but they offered a (miniscule) 8 oz. tail as an option with a steak. Ok, WTH. Except it was cooked within an inch of rubber. Seriously, I debated whether it was still food. Meanwhile, we got nickled and dimed to death. By the time we were done, it was $600 for four people. No joke. Now, I don't *mind* $600 for a really outstanding meal. But Ruth's Chris puts itself out there as a #1 restaurant--and frankly, didin't meet the bar, but certainly BILLED as if it did. If you want to be a world-class restaurant, for Ghod's sake DO IT. My Dad was an executive chef; I most absolutely know what they SHOULD deliver. They didn't. Find someone else.
(2)Karen D.
We were invited to join friends here on a Saturday night. The restaurant was very busy but we got great attention from the staff. Two of us decided to each order something and share. I didn't have my reading glasses and, as soon as I was served, asked what the small white items were on my salmon. When I learned it was scallops - something that I am deadly allergic to - I attempted to pass the plate to my friend. The wait staff immediately jumped to as the plates were very hot, and insisted that they were redo the order. My friend loves scallops and kept that dish while I was happy with the steak but the manager came to the table and insisted that they would supply me with another piece of salmon, plain. The only thing that I did not like about the restaurant was the amount of tourists showing up dressed to mow the lawn.
(4)Mark G.
Went here for my first time on Valentines Day. I was really surprised to see that some people were giving this place some not-so-good reviews. I wore jeans and a collared shirt, the girl wore jeans and a nice shirt. I'm not sure why people care what other people are wearing at a restaurant, but we both felt comfortable and did not feel under dressed at all. We arrived for our 4:30 reservation and were promptly seated in a smaller upstairs room. My date had a martini and I had a mojito to start, and we had the crab cakes as an appetizer. The crab cakes were very soft and flavorful. I ordered the Filet as a main meal, with asparagus as my side. Girlfriend had the filet and lobster dish, with au gratin potatoes as a side. I have to say the food couldn't have possilby been better. My steak that I ordered medium was gigantic, cooked to pink perfection all the way throughout. That poor steak did not stand a chance. I had a few bites of the lobster which was just as good as I remember my previous lobster experience down in Florida. The asparagus fell apart in your mouth and the potatioes were cheesy and cooked perfectly. All that was left when we were finished with the main course were two little asparagus spears. We went to town on that meal! Oh, we also choose a relatively inexpensive Robert Mondavi Cabernet which was delicious! Our server was very friendly, attentive, kind, and accomodating. We talked about dogs. Since we ate at 4:30 and weren't done until 6:00 when the evening rush was heading in, it was a relief that we didn't feel like they were rushing us out to make room for the dinner crowd. I would definitely recommend this place and would come back again. Compliments to the chef!
(5)Jamie w.
We had a great dinner here. The steak was amazing. The staff was extremely friendly. They have a really good special currently: For $40 or $50, you get a salad, choice of a few steaks, choice of a side and a simple dessert. Our total bill for two with drinks including tip was almost $167. For us, that's a pretty big dinner bill. We still thought it was well worth it and would do it again on a special occasion or next trip to Chicago. We were a bit under dressed having just came down from a Cubs game at Wrigley. Perhaps that's why they sat us upstairs. Perhaps not. This was our first visit to a Ruth's Chris as we don't have one in our home town. It will not be the last!
(5)Katrina S.
We went for the price fix deal on the menu ($39.95) where you can choose from four starters, an entree, a side and a desert of flan and tropical fruit. They offer to let you choose any other dessert on the menu for an additional $2.00 I started with a dirty martini w/ blue cheese olives. It was excellent!! Just dirty enough, well shaken, cold and most importantly - filled to the rim! I had the petite (6 oz) filet w/shrimp medium rare and a house salad. My companion and I chose the mashed potato's and sauteed mushrooms as sides. The filet was delivered on a HOT plate in a sizzling pool of butter. Let's be honest - butter makes everything better. There are 4 avg sized grilled shrimp atop the filet. The steak was very tender and flavorful. My only complaint is a tough sinewy string that ran through the steak which grossed me out a little. I'm not a big meat eater in general. That aside I think the steaks here are probably the tastiest I have ever eaten. The sides were ample portions to share and deelish. I love the mashed potatoes - they taste like there is a hint of sour cream. They are creamy and served H-O-T. As a matter of fact everything that should be hot is hot and everything that should be cold is cold. May seem small but it's noticeable in a good way. We opted to skip dessert as we were both full. We wanted to order a Grappa as an appertif was on the menu and they didn't have it. But the waiter brought us another brand that wasn't up to par. We sent it back and he was very courteous about it. It is a typical steakhouse ambiance with lots of wood, white linen table cloths and low lighting. We struck gold and scored one of the booths which are very comfortable and feel very private. The service all around was excellent. The manager visited our table several times to check on us, our water glasses were always full, the waiter was very amiable. It was a good experience and I would definitely go back.
(4)D H.
Best steak I've had in Chicago in a long time. My only knock was the service was terrible (and it wasn't particularly crowded) and our waiter talked and talked and talked about his personal life which was rather odd. I had the steak and shrimp combo and it was delicious.
(4)Juli P.
I was in Chicago for a girls' weekend and used Yelp! To find a good steak house. We had a fantastic experience!! Our server, George, was wonderful and the steak was the best ribeye I've EVER had. That is really saying something, because I am really picky about my steaks and beforehand, the best steaks I'd ever eaten were ones I'd prepared. I was not crazy about the bean casserole, but the fresh vegetables were excellent. Ruth's Chris is a little pricey, but not extravagant compared to other premium steak houses. I am tempted to try with a Dallas location restaurant.
(5)Karen K.
I realize this is dissing a huge national chain that people swear by, but I have to speak the truth! Steak cooked in butter? What the hell. THAT is NOT gourmet - it's just plain disgusting. Everything was terribly salty and buttery and fatty. At least desert was better than store bought.
(3)Gail R.
I have been here for both my husband's birthday and my birthday and I have never been disappointed. First, the service is always top notch. They check on your frequently but are not obtrusive and they are honest in the recommendations. As far as the steaks, this is hands down the best steak I have ever had in my life! It is cooked on a 400 degree plate with butter. They know how to make a medium rare properly which is hard to find. So amazing!! They also have the best sweet potato casserole, it almost like a desert. Speaking of desert, they have an amazing chocolate trio dessert or you can't go wrong with the chocolate moose cheesecake which is whipped and fantastic. I can't recommend Ruth's Chris enough. It is great for a special occasion and depending on how large your appetite is, you could easily split a steak and get more sides.
(5)David N.
Not great, but pretty damn good. Reservations on a Saturday night ran about 10 minutes after our scheduled time. Pretty cramped at the entrance, but not too big of a deal... I suppose. The service is what stood out during our recent visit. These guys are pros for sure. They know what they're doing, they're very helpful and give plenty of explanations and recommendations, and really wait on you hand and foot. The menus, both food and drinks, are extensive, filling, and obviously pricey. You definitely get your monies-worth in the food department, however the drinks are a bit high, and didn't live up to their price tags. My Grey Goose on the rocks was a bit disappointing, as it was mostly ice, watered down, and went down way too easily. Had to ask for a lot less ice on my second go-round. Food-wise, the Sliced Tomato and Onion and Lobster Bisque apps were well-sized, well-seasoned, and great alternatives to the more traditional side or Caesar salads. My wife's petite filet and shrimp were great, although the temperatures seemed a bit inconsistent. One filet seemed a tad overdone, the other underdone. Not a big deal, as they were still juicy and packed with flavor. I grabbed the Vegetarian Selection, comprised of Spinach Au Gratin, Asparagus with Hollandaise, and a Baked Potato. The Spinach was rich, creamy, and one of the best I've had. Not a huge fan of the Asparagus with Hollandaise, as it was a too bitter to completely enjoy. All in all, it was a very filling, intimate dinner worth a recommendation to my friends and fam. Might check out Gibson's or Frog Bar next time...see how they match up.
(3)Neo A.
I've been to Ruth Chris a few times...this is the first time that i felt like my bone-in Ribeye wasn't as tender as it usually is. The steak was still good but not as "aged" or tender. The spicy lobster appetizer was outstanding however. Will i go back?...probably.
(3)DHJ U.
We have so many Great Steak Houses in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, but I think Ruth's Chris is in most people's top 3. The atmospere is classy, and the food is superb. The steaks - filet mignon, t-bones just melt in your mouth. But I can't stop there, I must give a shout out for there lobster bisque too! One of our pride and joy restaurant, get way to end your day after shopping on the magnificent mile! Superb service all the time! Just simply marvelous, darling!
(5)Terry B.
Let me begin by saying that I haven't felt the need to "yelp" about anything since I noticed how much restaurant management is crippled by arbitrary reviews written from extreme view points that I, for one, don't like being associated. With that being said, Ruth's Chris killed it Sunday night. I highly recommend the dark leather booths facing the TV in the bar. After our server explained the intricate steak process we ordered drinks, then wine, knowing this evening just turned eventful. Mannn... once the food began, it was the attentive eye of the server that kept the experience just that. From the onion rings to the KC Strip to bread pudding, complete with a visit from the exec chef to check on us and sing the praises of his genius broiler chef. So awesome. ...not like my opinion matters, though. ;)
(5)Scott B.
Yeah yeah, I know it's a chain. Nevertheless, the service and food is so top notch at this particular Ruth's Chris, I think it's necessary to review. Wifey & I came here for New Year's Eve, and we were promptly seated when we walked in---no wait like you'll experience at the pretentious Joes! Wifey ordered the petite filet with green beans. I ordered the regular filet with a baked potato. Both filets were a perfect med. rare. The quality is so good, I literally was cutting my steak with a fork. Tender meat, with a perfect seasoning, and of course a lot of butter. In addition to the amazing filets and great apps, the wine & martinis were top shelf and tasty too. The service---impeccable, as usual. Petra was our server, and she was top notch! I've eaten at this particular Ruth's Chris a handful of times, and can say with the utmost sincerity that each visit was nothing less than perfection! Of course, I will return!
(5)Sarah G.
I have eaten at this Ruth Chris locations on many occasions( over 10 times) and have always been pleased with the quality of food and service, it has always been our favorite steak house in the city. However when I chose Ruth Chris to have a birthday dinner for my boyfriend I cannot believe the way that we were treated. First off we waited 25 minutes to be seated with a reservation, granted I did have to ask them if they could accommodate two more people that I did not realize would be coming. Understandably it could take some time to adjust the table. When we finally are seated we order drinks and a few appetizers. We received our appetizers and had them finished before I received my glass of wine. Not the level of service I am used to at Ruth Chris but I was willing to look past it seeing as we had 11 people at our table and they did seem understaffed. Additionally, it seems as if the assistant waiter/food runner Karen didn't seem excited to be serving a table of young adults in there mid twenties, however we gave her our attention and did thank each person that came to drop anything off. The appetizers were delicious and what I expect at Ruth Chris. We tried to order two bottles of nice champagne seeing as it was a birthday but were actually denied service. The reason that we were given was that we were too drunk and in "fear of the safety of the waitstaff" we were denied!?!?!?! I have worked in hospitality for over 6 years and I understand that an establishment has the right to deny service of alcohol to a customer. However, no one at the table was spilling or breaking anything, nobody at the table was screaming or being obnoxiously loud, slurring there words or even rude to the waitstaff. I am still completely dumbfounded for why we were treated this way. I was not even half way through my first glass of wine, and the gentlemen that ordered the champagne hadn't had anything to drink at the table yet at all. When asked to speak with the manager(Jenny) she never came to the table therefore my boyfriend got up to speak with her personally one on one. After voicing his concerns and trying to get some information from her side of the situation she (Jenny) told him "to get away from me"?!?!? isn't that what children say to people when they are upset? That is not the way hospitality works, no apologies no trying to smooth things over in a mature adult like way, simply a "get away from me" and then her hiding in the back or somewhere else out of sight. Next comes the salad course where my ceaser i hate to say was just simply over dressed. I left 3/4 of it on the table. Finally our food comes out, and yes it took a long time but again we are a party of 11 so I can understand that it is going to take longer then a 2 top. My filet and lobster tail comes out looks and smells amazing, but I wait for everyone to get there meals so we can eat together. Well one rib-eye is completely missing, then a few dishes are completely wrong, missing lobster tails, incorrect cuts of meat etc. So while we are all waiting for the mistakes to be corrected to enjoy the steak my friend on the right of me has multiple black hairs on her steak plate. OK again, I understand that occasionally a single hair does by accident once in a blue moon end up in dish. However, there were multiple hairs and when we let our waiter know no one came over to apologize, no show again from Jenny. Additionally we have the sou chef in his uniform walking around our table sneering and looking at us. Do we really deserve to be treated this way? I was so embarrassed, I have never been treated so terribly and to think that it would happen at Ruth Chris I couldn't believe it. I felt terrible for all of the people I invited here to spend good money at this establishment and enjoy what should of been a delicious meal. After waiting for the manager to come to our table to give us some kind of apology my boyfriend and I this time get up to speak with Jenny again. She simply said they would comp her food, OK yes I expected that at the VERY LEAST but there was no apology or anything from her or the sou chef (Chris) who was standing with her. They were basically laughing at us. I felt so discriminated against because I am a young adult in my mid-twenties. I felt that if I was a man in my 40's this never would of been handled so inappropriately. As we all decided to leave after being treated so unkindly the chef(Chris) asked "who had the hair in there food?" when my friend said it was her's he laughed and said "sure looks like mine doesn't it". How immature and disgusting?!?!? Oh and in addition they had the police meet us outside who came back in with us to discuss the matter. They agreed with us saying that we had the right to leave and that we didn't even need to pay. We did end up paying, for fear that our server would be stuck with the bill but I will never ever go back to Ruth Chris again. I am so embarrassed I brought people here, NEVER AGAIN !! go somewhere
(1)Ed H.
If I could post zero stars, I would. This was my first trip to a Ruth's Chris and undoubtedly my last. When a group of 11 people go to a restaurant for a birthday dinner you would think that restaurant would gladly welcome the money, but this particular establishment apparently does not need it. Our party was refused the purchase of 2 celebratory bottles of champagne even though we had not ordered any other alcohol yet. Then 6 of our 11 entrees were delivered wrong, including no less than 5 hairs from the head of the head chef Jorge Fernandez, who even admitted to it being his preparation and hair. After we complained to Jenny Estes , the manager, her response was "you need to get away from." No apology, no compensation. Because we didn't eat we felt we shouldn't pay, but Jorge Fernandez had called Chicago PD before we left. They agreed we did not need to pay, and we were on our way. Bottom line, that was by far the worst service I've ever had ANYWHERE in my entire life.
(1)Jackie A.
Really felt out of place. Not really my crowd, but the food was awesome. I know they get busy and have a schedule.... I did feel a little rushed to eat and get out and would have liked not to be put on a schedule. Service was very prompt and clearly the staff knows what they were doing. The steaks are just excellent all around. Still I think I would rather be in my back yard.
(4)Desiree S.
This was a hard one to rate. The food was amazing. I had a petite filet, green beans, and a cupcake =) The filet was so good it should be given more than 5 stars. It was so tender that the next day, I ate the leftovers cold with plastic silverware and it still was like cutting through butter. The green beans with roasted garlic were cooked to that perfect point between crisp and tender where they just burst with sweet juicy flavor. And the cupcake, not oversized, not cloyingly over-sweetened, expertly moist, with a cream cheese frosting and fresh raspberries. The bar drinks were that exact mix you expect from a "good stiff drink." The service was ok. Just to make a note and not to knock my waitress personally, but I don't want to pay for ass kissing, nor do I particularly like it. If i wanted my ego fluffed I'd hire....a hooker...or something like that. I get it that it's a corporate place, it's expensive, and it's supposed to be all stuffy and proper. I get that they HAVE to go through specials and information and smile at me even though they feel like it. Personally, I could give a sh*t about all that....but I get that they have to do it. And she did all that. She hit every line in her script, every up-sell suggestion, even tried to throw some banter in there to seem friendly and genuine. "Oh-ho-ho, it's so nice to see couples having a great time. We like that here at Ruth's Chris!" It was like a bad commercial. I heard the same exact schpeel when she went to the table next to us. And again, nothing against the waitress---she actually seemed uncomfortable spitting it all out. What bothers me is this: while the servers are all uncomfortable trying to SEEM smiley and breezy with thier focus on pulling off this unnatural Mr. Belvedere meets your local car saleman act, I, the diner, still had to flag the busboy down to take care of things for most of my meal. Cocktail refills, pre-bussing, the next course, "yes, I'm ready for a box" and "Ooops, I got someone elses steak!" You know, food server stuff. Maybe it's designed that way on purpose??---the server is just some schmeazy sales rep and their busboy does all the work? Was the server slacking off or was it only her job to come sell me stuff in the first place? Weird and confusing. Great food, good drinks, nice seating (oh yeah! The host switched out my white napkin for a black one so I didn't get white lint on my black dress, brilliant!) , but minus stars for the bizarre car salesman-y non-service.
(3)Miriam B.
I am a steak nut!. And Ruth Chris is a great restaurant for carnivores and even vegetarians!. The service is top notch!. All the juices for the mixed drinks are fresh squeezed daily. I love this place!. It puts mortons, smith and lowensky and gibsons to shame!.
(5)King C.
No trip to Chicago would be complete without steak! I came in late, and I had some early meetings. I didn't have time to make it to Gibson's, so I chose between Keefer's, Sullivan's, Harry Caray, and Ruth Chris'. I chose Ruth Chris' because I read about the dinner special on Yelp. It sounded like a good deal, and I was hungry. I enjoyed the 6 oz. steak with shrimp. You can never go wrong with a steak on a flaming plate, drenched in butter. The crab chowder and mashed potatoes were solid. The bread and dessert left much to be desired. I also had a long 20-25 minute wait for my steak (after I finished my appetizer). I would've given the place a 3.5 star rating. But the Lakers-Utah game was on (Lakers won), and the bartender was awesome. So I'll give it a free upgrade to 4 stars.
(4)Max M.
Steak. Steak. Steak. Restaurant Week provided a very good excuse to check out Ruth's Chris Steak House for the first time. THE REVIEW "I don't wanna trip, but the truth is Girl the way you cook a steak Remind me of the strips at Ruth's Chris" Fabolous Ruth's Chris is so popular that it managed to work its way into one rapper Fabolous' songs. Ruth's def has its loyalists. This place was fully packed when I went for my 9:15 res. The decor is very old school: dark wood, green carpet, mirrors everywhere, lamp shades, dim lighting. But it isn't old school in that Manhattan Upper East Side way. It's a marketed version of old school for the masses---something to convey Ruth's legacy in the galaxy of steak. People were having fun. The restaurant had a very young clientele for Restaurant Week. I think this helped the energy in the restaurant. There weren't any "suits" in the dining room. I took a friend here because Ruth's had one of the best deals in town: a first course, a 12 oz Prime Ribeye steak or Salmon, choice of side, and dessert for $32. The competition didn't even come close to this. Most steaks weighed in at 7 oz or less. That's good if you eat like a bird. Peter Luger's has its steak sauce. Bobby Flay and Craft have their dry rubs. Others have a marinade. Others gently smoke their steaks over a wood fired grill. What about Ruth's? Are you taking notes? Ruth's steaks are broiled at 1800 degrees with butter. That's it. Period. Wow. Meat cooked in butter? Really? Last time I checked, almost 90% of everything in an upsacle restaurant is cooked in butter. What's the big deal? They crust their steak with some butter rub or something? It's called a seasoned butter. It's one of the first things you learn in cooking school. Yeah...real "special." It's not rocket science. Still, steak broiled in butter sounds good to me (heart risks aside). I ordered the Louisiana Gumbo, the Ribeye with creamed spinach, and the Bread Pudding. The Gumbo was nothing special. It was lukewarm which was annoying. The flavor was okay---bordering on a little too salty. The steak was very good. The portion was a hearty slab of fat-capped Prime beef. It arrives sizzling on a hot plate. They cooked the meat a perfect medium pink in the center. The meat was tender and juicy. The flesh was saturated in butter flavor almost as if they had injected the meat. They did a good job of seasoning with salt as well. That cow can rest in his grave knowing that Ruth's chefs honored his noble sacrifice. The creamed spinach was bland and way too runny. They added too much bechamel sauce. Dessert was disappointing. The bread pudding was a bit too dense. The flavor was one dimensional. The service was very good considering how busy the restaurant was. The hostess was very warm and welcoming. The server was attentive and the back servers kept our water glasses full. The food is very rich. My stomach was def pushing the limits of how much fat it could handle in one sitting. So I do understand why some people find the food a bit overwhelming. The final verdict is good. I came for that 12 oz ribeye and they nailed it. So it doesn't bother me that the rest of the meal was mediocre. Props to Ruth's Chris for being one of the few participating restaurants in Restaurant Week that delivered value and quality within the $32 menu pricing. Ruth's Chris steak isn't the best, but it is solid. Just be prepared to hit the treadmill afterwards.
(3)Kevin W.
The steak is "oh-so buttery delicious"!!! I had dinner here with some of my family earlier this winter. The ribeye steak I ordered came on a super hot and buttered plate, and the ribeye was super tender and cooked to perfection (medium rare). It was so succulent I didn't even need steak sauce. It came with a large piece of broccoli, which was just okay. Pairing the steak with a nice cabernet is a good choice too haha. But again the steak was Really good and this is why we came, so mission accomplished. In addition, the service was very good, attentive and very courteous to us. The location of this place is in downtown Chicago, so parking is scarce, and valet is a good choice if you can't find meter parking. Although the steak is pricey at $40 for a steak, I'm giving this place 5 stars because you come here for a good steak and you will still be surprised at how awesome it is.
(5)Jackie C.
Probably the best steak I have had in the city. They have a restaurant week menu year round (two choices, 29.95 or 39.95 for an appitizer, main course and dessert) which is a great deal! The filet was amazing and had great flavor, the mashed potatoes were a great side. A definite must go!
(5)Scott H.
We went here for to celebrate Restaurant Week in Chicago last week. They had a great Pre fixe menu where we got to sample many delicious items. I have been to a Ruth's Chris restaurants in the past and this time def did not disappoint. My new fav steak is the Ribeye...so good, better than the filet in my opinion. I would def go back even if not for a pre fix menu. SHJLFeb09
(4)Sara S.
My boyfriend and I went for dinner this week and the food was less than stellar. Now, we both ordered fish and yes, it's a steakhouse, however if it's on the menu, it better be good. Our salads were good - kinda hard to screw up a dinner and Caesar salad though. He ordered scallops with mushrooms for the side. The scallops were actually charred! One of them was undercooked. Very inconsistent. The mushrooms came out whole and unseasoned. They were basically just soaked in butter. The expectation (at a steakhouse) was sliced mushrooms seasoned nicely. Not the case. I ordered sea bass stuffed with crab and Brussels sprouts on the side. The sea bass had been poached in butter, which was the only flavor coming through. The Brussels sprouts were cooked in honey and bacon. You'd think they'd be absolutely delicious with those ingredients, right? They were average at best and they didn't peel the outer layer off, which I guess I'll cut them some slack due to the volume they deal with on a nightly basis. We cook them at home all the time in olive oil with lemon juice and lemon zest and we both thought ours were comparable, if not better. Needless to say, the cost of the meal was not worth it. I have no plans on returning. Unfortunate.
(2)Nate J.
Fast and friendly service, excellent wine selection, great steaks, great atmosphere. Will come back. Our server was Chris, great guy.
(5)Carol J.
I love steak. I love butter. I love steaks sizzling with butter. I love baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole. I love perfectly poured martinis in giant glasses and fine wines of the world. I love desserts made from scratch with an extra helping of heaven thrown in. I love goofy names of restaurants that people constantly get wrong but they have a story behind them so they won't change it. I love warm inviting dining rooms with impeccable service and gracious management, I love lively bar scenes and generous appetizer portions. I love having seafood options for my fish loving friends and humongous salads for my veggie loving friends. I love Ruth's Chris.....
(5)Mindy S.
Service was impeccable and I can taste the perfect steak as I think of it now. Have you ever had steak that was melt-in-your-mouth flakey? Ruth's Chris can deliver that experience and they do it well. Salad was good, sides tasted better than they looked. Busy busy busy downtown location, I'm not rushing to go back. Although, now that I think of it, Ruth's Chris was the first time my steak has stayed hot throughout my ENTIRE meal, thanks to their scorching plates!
(4)Vickie L.
Never a bad meal here, I've been to Ruth's Chris about 5 times (Chicago & Ft Worth, TX). Love the steaks and the sizzling 500 degree plates (which I always touch and burn myself because I always forget). The melted butter sizzling on top is awesome. They currently have a 3 course price fixed menu at 2 price points - $39.95 and $49.95. I think this is a great option because you get a salad/soup, decently sized entree, one side dish, and the dessert. I just went tonight for dinner and had the 3 course $39.95 menu and had the steak house salad (nothing special), but the blue cheese dressing is delicious! I got the 6 oz filet + shrimp for my entree. It looked tiny when it came out, but it was super thick, about 2". I got the sauteed mushrooms (nothing special) and my date got the mashed potatoes and the ribeye. ($49.95). We added on the sweet potato casserole - ALWAYS get the sweet potato casserole!!! Though they put too much topping on, I wanted more potato and less casserole. They only have one dessert with the fixed price menu - a small serving of chocolate mousse and a small serving of berries & sweet cream on the same platter. I thought both were very good, but there should have been more berries. Service was very good - bus boys used the crumber to clean up the mess! I love places that use crumbers! We only had water, and our check after tax (not including tip) was only $110! Not bad for 3 courses plus a side dish! Highly recommended even without the fixed price menu (but how can you pass it up???) But this is really a special occasion place since it's so pricey.
(5)Lai X.
All I can say is - great steaks! The steak (Filet) totally melts in your mouth, not to mention the nice buttery aroma from the sizzling butter on my hot plate! The sides were also pretty yummy - we got the creamed spinach (could use a little more salt, but that'd be unhealthy), mashed sweet potatoes, and shoe string fries. Finished our dinner on a high note by orderng Creme Brulee and Chocolate Sin Cake...the cake was a little dry and hard, but the Creme Brulee was simply heavenly...very rich and creamy. So if you ever go there for steaks, def. save some room for dessert, cuz it's worth it!
(4)Sarah B.
I am not a steak eater. I know that being a native Nebraskan that this is blasphemous. But it is true. I rarely eat steak so when someone wants to take me to a steakhouse, almost always I am not eager to go. But being the cordial, sweet person that I am, I agree. This time things were different. My companion and I were just swinging through on our way out for the evening so we sat at the bar for a quick dinner. We decided to share a large filet, medium. I cant stand bloody meat so I was a bit weary. But when our server brought out two sizzling plates of melted butter and split our steak onto them my fear went out the window. Anything is excellent when swimming in melted butter. I mean to tell you that this steak was amazing. Tender, juicy, full of flavor and I didnt even notice it was still pink. That, my friends, says something. I think I may even crave steak now..it was that good. We had some good times chatting up the bartenders/barbacks, our drinks were strong and of course, that amazing steak. Im not an expert on steakhouses but I would go back here for sure.
(4)Margaret N.
Wowza!! We came here for dinner after a play at the Goodman, for starters, we sat at the bar for drinks while we waited for our table. Our awesome bartender, Dave, whipped up a delicious raspberry mojito (made with fresh crushed raspberries) for me despite the fact it's not on the menu. I had a ridiculous craving and it hit the spot!! We had a party of 6, and we were seated at a big round table which was nice because it was conducive to conversation. Many of us went for the chef special, 6 oz. filet and 8 oz. lobster. I'm sooo glad I did, it was one of the most delicious meals I've had in awhile. My steak was cooked to perfection (a.k.a. medium) and nothing beats a lobster with a big cup of drawn butter. My boyfriend also ordered his steak medium and it came pretty much well done, there was no pink in the center. He said it was still good, but just a little tough. But basically, a steak served dripping in butter is definitely a heart attack on a plate, but I think it's a good way to go. We split some sides of garlic mashed potatoes, au gratin spinach and onion rings. In short, everything was delicious and our server was polite without being overbearing. On our way home, we had a cab driving like a bat out of hell, and I said to my boyfriend "If we die in this cab, at least we had an amazing last meal."
(4)Andrew Y.
Heres the deal...im from chicago..i know all the steak places we have in this city...but for some reason the ridiculous hot plate with my prime filet on it from Ruths Chris is the best. I rank this the best filet in the city....now best bone in goes to chop house..but we are speaking about ruths chris.. the scallops, whipped potatoes, baked, and filet are all very good...so good that i never change my order here...its decent atmosphere, not the best...but you are on hubbard so afterward you can shoot down the street for a good time
(5)Eric L.
After much hype from friends and family, my girlfriend and I decided to check out this higher-end steak house. I am a die-hard Wildfire fanatic so naturally I would stack this restaurant up with them...and I must say that I was dissappointed. I would say that overall the food was overpriced based on the quality; our calamari was way too mushy for my taste, and we did not even get "side" dishes with our steak orders (granted I'm not expecting an entire plate on the side, but while most other steakhouses INCLUDING Wildfire give you at least veggies on the side, we had to pay $8 each for a small side). What we DID pay for was not worth the price: the asparagus was OK but not spectacular, and the steamed mushrooms tasted like boiled garbage. Sides aside, let's go to the steaks... We both opted to get the filet mignon medium; unfortunately mine came well-done, and hers was medium, but still difficult to cut. Don't get me wrong, these steaks were not bad, but being a steakhouse I would expect Ruth's to be experts in cooking these. Overall I would rate the food as lackluster, however the service was phenomenal. I did not make a big deal about my steak, but did bring it to the attention of my waitress when she asked how it was. She offered to bring out a new one, but I declined as I ate a few bites already; a manager came by apologizing again for the overcooked steak and offering to bring another one, but I politely declined yet again. Before we left the manager came by one more time and said he took care of the steak on the bill, saying "we do thousands of these steaks and should get them right." The steak was removed from the bill! Again, 5/5 stars on service, but I'd give the food 2/5 from a cost and quality perspective; If I had the choice of going here or Wildfire I would hands down pick Wildfire. Our bill for 2 glasses of wine, calamari, 2 side dishes and one steak (after mine was removed) was still $125....overpriced but I'm happy they addressed the issue with my steak.
(3)Brandie T.
Dear Ruth Chris: I wasn't sure what to expect ... a steak house is a steak house ... RIGHT? um ... no. So far, I've been to at least 3 here in the Chicago area, and - while they were good, last night, they were just undone. Not since Clinkerdagger, Bakerstaff & Petts in Tacoma, WA a LIFETIME ago, have I had Medium Rare Steak as good as I was privileged to devour for my Birthday!! I got the Petite Filet with Shrimp and I could have cut it with my FORK it was so tender and succulent! The crab stuffed mushrooms? to DIE for! Le Piece de Resistance? my desert - complete with lit candle. Yes - I truly felt like Queen for a Day for my Birthday Celebration!! I am in love - I will forever turn to Ruth Chris for my future special occasions. I am -now- a loyal fan! The staff was SO incredible, I want to adopt them all!! Marci was positively the *best* server I have encountered in a LONG time!! Thank you -- Thank you -- Thank you !!
(5)Hula B.
professional service great food quality great wine list even though it's dressy - they don't really care if you're not.
(4)Lauren D.
Delicious. I was here last week for my anniversary dinner, and it was perfect! I got there early, as I'm known to do, and ordered a glass of champagne at the bar. The bartender was speedy and very friendly. He took care of me as soon as I sat down. I like that they have TVs in the bar, so when I am waiting by myself (which I frequently am), I have something to watch. As soon as my boyfriend arrived we were seated. The decor is very romantic. Dark wood, low (but not obnoxiously low) lighting. They gave us black napkins, which was great so I didn't get white fuzz on my black pants. The prix-fixe menu is great. We both had Caesar Salad's to start. Delicious. Then I had the petit-fillet with jumbo shrimp and mashed potatoes and my boyfriend had crab cakes and green beans. Everything was fantastic. It comes covered in butter, which adds to the taste, but it is definitely not low-fat. You can order the steak with no butter on it if you want - but I think it's worth the calories for the added touch. I don't believe in ordering anything over medium at nice steakhouses, but order your steak one notch above what you would normally get here. My boyfrend gave me a heads up, and my medium steak came out perfectly medium-rare. I'm happy he gave me that tip, the steak was delicious. The desert was nothing to write home about, but by that point we were both stuffed anyways. There was so much food my boyfriend had to take one of his crabcakes home as well as most of our sides. For $40/person plus wine it was a great meal for a great price. We will definitely be going back again.
(5)Ed R.
Another manager called, apologized and offered us a gift card to try it again. Not happy with the original incident but appreciate the attempt to make things right!
(4)Ashique M.
I have never ever had a steak like this before simply phenomenal! No matter how many steak houses I have tried they always reign supreme!!!!!
(5)Mark W.
Next time you're in Chicago, head down to Ruth's Chris to get one of the best steaks you'll ever taste. Don't worry about how much you spend there...you only live once and steaks this good are few and far between. See what life is like served on a platter of sizzling butter! FOOD: Our group got some a la carte items that were great: fresh asparagus with hollandaise, Tempura onion rings with honey Thai sauce, calamari, and the Veal Osso Buco ravioli. Everything was cooked and prepared very well and I didn't have any complaints about the taste whatsoever. For my main dish, I got the Ribeye and it was excellent! Cooked exactly to order and was rich with flavor. Being served on a bed of sizzling butter really does add some great flavor! SERVICE: Our waiter was very attentive and kind. He was always prompt to refill our water glasses and provide us with more wine. He checked back often, while still allowing us to maintain our privacy. Very helpful and fun. ATMOSPHERE: Dim lighting for evenings helps make it a more intimate environment as far as steak houses are concerned. Tables, linens, woodwork, fixtures, and bathrooms were all tasteful and classy. There are several booths for small parties, tables for two, and larger tables for groups-- accommodates all very well. It's also a plus that Ruth Chris is located right in the heart of an exciting part of Chicago-- plenty of entertainment and places to get drinks afterward.
(5)Andrew T.
Always a great meal here! If you haven't made reservations, I've always been able to get in by sitting at the "bar" area. They still have a few tables and booths there so it's not really second-rate at all. Any steak is great, they are cooked in butter and no place else has a steak like it. I recommend the bone-in ribeye. YUM! The sides are huge (get the mashed potatoes) and the creme brulee is excellent too. When you do sit in the dining room, the waiter calls you Mr. so and so (from your reservation), which is always a nice touch. Great service, my diet cokes were refilled with new ones before I was done with each one. For lunch: had a salmon special from the inside cover... It was amazing and 14 bucks. It had the best creamy red sauce and had fried scallops (small but lots) to boot. Desert: chocolate mousse/cheesecake is amazingly good. Every steak lover HAS to try Ruth's Chris!
(4)Christopher S.
I've been here so many times it's hard to remember. My buddy and I love to come here and make fun of the suburbanites while enjoying a delicious, reasonably-priced steak. Yes, I know this is a chain. I am not that snooty (or downright stupid) to care about stuff like that. Service here is always FANTASTIC. No matter how we're dressed, we are always treated like royalty (I have a penchant for rocker T's and jeans). Wine selection is great and the waiters will always let you know what to pair your steak with (bring back the Bommarito!!). I always get the filet, my buddy always gets the strip. Both are consistently delicious (we share, so what?). Sides are great (love the broccoli) and if you can save room, GET DESSERT! Also, try your steak Oscar style next time, you will not be disappointed. SIZZLE! Love that hot steak coming out of the broiler with the butter popping and dancing on the plate. This is how a steak should be served. Overall this place is great. Check it out if you want a good steak and don't feel like dropping $250 at Morton's.
(5)James B.
Yum!!! Nothing like red meat with butter added to intrinsic saturated fat! Colonoscopy, anyone??
(4)Liz L.
I've always had a good experience here. When making a reservation, they asked if we were celebrating anything, and I informed them it was our anniversary. We were treated to a complimentary dessert. The preparation of the steaks is exquisite. I must admit, I've only gotten the Petite Filet in the 4 times I've been there, but I've never been disappointed. One time I couldn't finish it and was taking the leftovers home; the waiter accidentally dropped them on the floor. They immediately apologized and quickly cooked up an equivalently sized portion, just for me to take home.
(4)Jennifer B.
I usually avoid chain places on principal, but Ruth's Chris is so good that I make an exception. They really do have amazing steaks. Much better than Gibsons, for sure. We went for restaurant week, which was an amazing deal. The full price menu is a little pricey, but I think it's totally worth it. The steaks are cooked perfectly and the butter on top is a nice touch. The sides are delicious and they have a great wine selection. Worthy of a special occassion.
(5)Emilie A.
What a disappointment for 2011 Restaurant Week. I've always been a fan, but when we visited for the prix fixe menu we found our steaks just not up to Ruth's delicious standard. The 12 oz ribeye was very thinly sliced and ended up over-done when served on their extremely hot plate, so much so that we had to send one back for a do-over. My husband felt like Ruth's had brought in steaks substandard to their norm just for the specially priced Restaurant Week menu. When compared to the Capital Grille that we also enjoyed during Restaurant Week, our meal at Ruth's fell disappointingly short.
(2)Kristin B.
I know it's a sin to go to a steakhouse such as this and not order steak, but...the man and I were in the mood for some seafood! We went for Valentine's Day dinner just before 8pm and the place was busy but not crazy packed. We ordered the crab cakes appetizer, the man ordered the stuffed chicken breast and I ordered the chilean sea bass, along with a baked potato and a bottle of riesling. Dessert was a slice of carrot cake with a side of vanilla ice cream. Everything was absolutely delicious, but the best part of the night was our waiter Chris--he was on top of everything and was very efficient and personable---we had a wonderful dinner in a cozy atmosphere!
(5)Sharon S.
I went here for Restaurant Week with a friend. Our reservation was at 7:30pm and we ended up waiting a little over 15 minutes for our table. The place was packed. I didn't realize there was a second level either, which is where we were sat. It was a cute set-up and dim lights. The only problems we seemed to encounter right away was my friend's bread plate was dirty and there was something still on the bottom that left dirty marks on the table cloth. But have previously working at restaurants, sometimes that's something you don't really notice until after someone tells you, unless you inspect every single dish and silverware top and bottom. My friend's soup spoon was also dirty and it took awhile for the waiter to replace it, which was weird. But we both started off with the Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo soup which was pretty good, can't say I've had it before. But I think I was expecting jumbo shrimp for some reason. The shrimp reminded me of the dried frozen shrimp I've had at home in my mom's cooking, not one of my favorites, but the soup was still good. For my main meal I went with the 12 oz. Ribeye. I also got the mashed potatoes. My friend got the filet and sautéed mushrooms. When our meals arrived, they smelled so good. I love the smell of steaks! So our steaks came and they came sizzling hot! Usually the server will tell me that the plate is hot but I'm one of those people who have you find out for myself if it's really hot. It was. So we dug in! Oh my golly goodness, so gooooooooood! I haven't had steak in awhile so I was in steak heaven. My friend and I switched some pieces. I wanted to see if I could taste the difference between the ribeye and filet. I could. And I liked mine better. The filet was softer and not as juicy. Mine was perfectly delicious! I was so sad when I got down to my last piece, I didn't want to eat it. I just wanted to savor the taste forever, but it had to go down. And yummy it was! For dessert we had chocolate mousse in a chocolate cup paired with fresh berries in sweet cream. Dessert was excellent as well. I'm a huge fan of anything fruity and the fresh fruit in the cream was delicious! The chocolate mousse was really good too. It was like in a Reese's cup...but made out of chocolate. Overall the experience was really good. I'd go back!
(4)Jeanne L.
Holy crap this place is GOOD. Ate here for my birthday with boyfriend and sister. We ordered 2 new york strips (rare and PERFECT), the mashed potatoes, potatoes au gratin and green beans. My sister ordered the 3 course fall/winter meal with the filet w/ shrimp and an amazing salad (mixed greens, roasted corn, fried garlic, dried cherries, salted pecans, crumbled bacon and gorgonzola cheese I think) that I believe is seasonal as it's not on their main menu. Everything was SO good! I prefer their steak over Wildfire. Their steaks are aged and seasoned very well too, so they're incredibly flavorful even in the center. Do yourself a favor and order it rare. The hot plate will cook it a bit more as you eat it, but it tastes incredible when it's tender and rare. The butter is whipped and salted and so so good, on the steaks, on the bread, in the mashed taters, pretty much in everything. The restaurant is super dark though, but that's also a restaurant ploy to make you eat more. Valet and coat service are great (valet is $15 i think) and the servers are fantastic. For dessert we got a chocolate molten cake on the house since it was my birthday, and even though we were so full it was a little painful, the cake w/ ice cream and a super ripe strawberry (even in Dec) was incredible. This place pays incredible attention to detail; my boyfriend commented that even the silverware was so clean and shiny. They general manager also wrote me a card. Attention to detail can really put a restaurant a cut above others, and Ruth's Chris's attention to detail definitely does that for them. Next time there's a big event for a small group of people, we're definitely coming here!
(5)Stuart W.
I love this place. The steaks are cooked perfectly every time I have been here. The mashed potatoes are amazing. You need to try it for yourself. They are moderately price, but the food is phenomenal.
(4)Anne W.
I went to my first Ruth Chris in Beverly Hills. I love this place. The service is excellent. The steaks are yummy and buttery. I think the cowboy ribeye and the ribeye are excellent choices. Good wine selection. Good beef carpaccio. Too bad there is no prime rib or creamed spinach. I wouldn't recommend their chopped salad though... not worth the price in my opinion.
(5)John O.
I actually liked the family style pass around at this place. London Broil was to die for and loved the portion size. I now live in the burbs and wishing for one out here. The service here rocks too. Had no problem getting a drink and there was always a bus boy or waiter there when your looking for one.
(5)Valerie M.
I went for mother's day and the food was so good. I had the meal with the filet mignon and shrimp. I had the house salad and garlic mashed potatoes and the dessert symphony. The berries in the dessert were good but the cake was really rich. I also had a strawberry lemonade and it was very good.
(5)Alyssa O.
This is by far my favorite steakhouse in the city. Yeah I know it's a chain, there actually was one down the street from me when I lived in Connecticut, but I'm not a snob - good food is good food. I've been to lots of great steakhouses in the city: Morton's, Smith&Wollensky, you name it, but Ruth Chris remains my guilty pleasure. And yes, I know they douse everything with butter, and that may be part of the reason why it tastes so good, who knows. I usually get the petit filet with mashed potatoes, and they have a great deal for lunch - you can get both plus dessert (also very tasty) for $22.
(5)Christine S.
I can quite honestly say that this was the best restaurant experience of my life. I took my boyfriend here for his 26th birthday and the wait staff was amazing. I easily made a reservation on the restaurant's website and as soon as we walked in they knew us by name. I mentioned that it was my boyfriend's birthday and everyone who spoke to us wished him a happy birthday. We felt so welcome! The food and drinks were amazing, too. I got their stuffed chicken breast which was literally the best chicken I have ever eaten. The chicken was supremely moist and the cheese it was stuffed with was heavenly. My boyfriend got some steak (I'm not much of a steak eater, sorry, don't remember what kind/cut...) and he raved about it. We shared mashed potatoes and asparagus and they were excellent. Plus, they threw in a free desert for my boyfriend's b-day. He chose the banana cream pie number, it was awesome. Honestly, the atmosphere (dark wood, dimmed lights, totally romantic), the food (OMG!) and the service (attentive but not obnoxious, genuinely nice, warm, funny) were all topnotch. I will definitely make this a regular stop when I am in Chicago. It is "pricey" but oh so worth it. Delicious, wonderful dining experience! P.S. Do. NOT. touch. the. plates. No finger prints for days. Wasn't fun.
(5)Stacy M.
Food is great (especially the oysters rockefeller)!!
(4)Jasmine P.
I had a great time here. The food was sooo good! Though expensive, it is worth it. What did I have? -Lobster bisque -8 oz. filet mignon -mashed potatoes -chocolate mousse cake with a cookie crust. Everything tasted wonderful. My only concerns were that the mashed potatoes seemed to be soaked in butter and I like my mashed potatoes less soaked. I didn't end up finishing all of my chocolate mousse cake as it was a bit much for me, but from what I did finish, it was delicious! As for drinks, I stuck with having a mojito before dinner and shiraz with my dinner. My boyfriend ended up trying one of their cocktails that had strawberries, vodka, and basil -- similar to a mojito. Boyfriend said it was pretty good, so if you're feeling adventurous, you might want to try that. The atmosphere is rather dark with a small candle. This makes it rather difficult to read the menu or sign your credit card slip, but other than that, the ambiance is rather romantic.
(5)T F.
I've been to Ruth's several times (10+) and they have yet to let me down. The service here is always excellent, especially George, who always seems to get it done right the first time. My biggest pet peeve when it comes to steakhouses is getting the temperature incorrect and the only way to fail for me is over cooking it (I prefer rare to medium rare). That has yet to be the case here. The steaks are the main draw for me here and they are always done right. From the filet to the "Cowboy" bone-in ribeye, I always know I am getting a great cut of meat drenched in sizzling butter. The apps and sides are also guaranteed to please. Overall, I know this place will always be a first class dining experience.
(5)Jon J.
Ruth's Chris is my absolute favorite. I think that their sweet potato casserole is actually a recipe passed on to Ruth by God himself. Seriously, it is that good. And their steaks! Perfect, every time. So why not the five stars, you say? While it may be a minor nit, I think that the setting of this restaurant doesn't do the food justice. It's in an unremarkable building, with a sort of cramped interior. The food, service, and even the cutlery remain top-notch, but for a place that's this amazing, I would expect a setting somewhat better than the Bennigan's-esque interior. With some restaurants, this is an OK trait because it feels like you're at a hidden gem - but when you're dropping $100/person on dinner I don't want to feel that - I want to feel like I'm in an amazing location. So, dammit Ruth's Chris - take over NoMi's space, to assert your position as the best steakhouse in Chicago!
(4)Katherine R.
Three course meal for $39.95? Sign. Me. Up! I went here for the first time, finally, for a birthday dinner. I was super pumped to finally try out the famed Ruth Chris! Bummer that I finally make it here when I no longer eat meat, but fret not my friends. I did sneak a piece of my boyfriend's steak- sorry! Total cheater. Before I get into the food, I would like to point out the service. You expect greatness at a place like this and that we received. Our server could not have been more attentive or nice. He was right on with the drinks and was just all around a pleasant person. We had mushrooms caps for an appetizer- I think stuffed with crab. YUM. We should've ordered another, but wasn't my call tonight. Course one, salad....it was good. It's a house salad, so nothing SPECTACULAR. I had the salmon...at a steak house. So wah wah. It was a big, perfectly cooked piece of fish. My only gripe is that it tasted like it was marinated in a vat of butter. I like butter as much as the next guy, but lay off the sauce man! I don't think I should have the mentality, "That's what you get for ordering fish at a steak house." A place with such a high reputation for meat, should be able to knock a piece of fish out of the park. Everything else was great so this will in no-way deter me from returning. A great location and a great spot to bring a date or celebrate a special occasion.
(4)Janene M.
I went here with friends for New Years Eve for dinner. It was delicious. We all had the Ruth's Classics. Delicious. The dessert is very rich.
(4)China W.
All you smell is butter when the dishes are brought out, YUMM. I've visited this place on two separate occasions. Their stuffed chicken breast is to die for (salivating). I have also had there fillet Mignon which is tender, rich and mouthwatering down to the last bite. There mashed potatoes are good. I tasted their corn pudding and it was to die for- And I don't even like corn pudding. The only recommendation that I would have to suggest is that they have better desserts to choose from but after you chow down on the bread, appetizer, and entree you really won't have enough room for dessert anyway. But I highly recommend!
(4)Jason L.
This is as good as it gets for a great steak!!!
(5)Peter L.
The steak was too buttery. That said, this place was awesome, including the slippery steak. The first time I came a couple years ago, our brand-new and slightly nervous waiter accidentally spilled my beer on my lap, which brought him almost to the verge of tears, apologies from the manager, and best of all -- free beer, extra sides, complimentary dessert wine and unlimited desserts. One of the best nights ever. And now they've earned a lifelong customer, even if it's only cause I'm secretly wishing the waiter's going to spill my beer again. Oh and the food is awesome and worth every penny.
(4)Melissa H.
We go here once a year for my birthday or Dad's B-day. I always get the filet (the bigger one). Everything is a la carte and quite pricey therefore the once or twice a year. By far the BEST steak I have EVER HAVE! Can you say sauteed in butter..what more could you want!!!??
(5)Patrick R.
Went here for Restaurant Week. This was my first time at the Chicago location and like the other locations I've been to, it doesn't disappoint. Maybe not quite a 4, but definitely not a 3. Now why go to a chain restaurant for restaurant week? Because they were able to accommodate the large group of guys I put together for steak night. Plus Ruth's Chris is also a great value for Restaurant Week. The ribeye alone on their menu is $39. And the portions for the appetizer and side are large. Despite it being a chain, it's still one of the best steak houses in Chicago. The preparation seems pretty simple - cook it super hot and add lots of butter - but the result is excellent. The 3 courses I had were the seafood gumbo, 12 oz ribeye with mashed potatoes, and desert symphony (only choice for restaurant week). The gumbo was good, nothing special. The ribeye was excellent as always - as was the mashed potatoes. And the desert symphony was a pleasant surprise. The fresh berries and sweet cream was exactly that - very fresh and very sweet and very creamy. The chocolate mouse was good as well. The only down side is it looks like they packed in more tables for Restaurant week. Felt a bit cramped, but we were able to get my party of 7 in.
(4)Karin L.
Went today for lunch today on the first day of Restaurant Week. We arrived for our 1:30pm reservation and they promptly seated us. I liked the decor, "A" thought it was pretty standard. I ordered seafood gumbo, 6 oz petite filet and the mashed potatoes. "A" ordered seafood gumbo, 10 oz new york strip and mushrooms. The bread was all right, only slightly warmed and they gave us both white and wheat. The crust wasn't as nice and crunchy as I like and the center wasn't that nice chewy bread that I prefer. The butter was whipped. The food came out steadily and there were no long waits. The seafood gumbo was tasty enough, not something I'd normally order though. Before I mixed in the rice, I thought the soup was a bit too salty. The soup had pieces of ham, chicken and shrimp in it. The steaks came out sizzling and cooked perfectly medium rare. My petite filet was the perfect size for me and very tender. Even though it was supposedly less beefy than the New York....I thought it was fine and not that far behind on the flavor. If I wanted to take some home, I guess the 10 oz NY would be a better deal, it was far larger and only slightly firmer than the filet mignon. "A" preferred NY strip by a significant margin. The mashed potatoes were a bit too buttery, perhaps ordering them without the pat of butter on top would be better since there is already plenty of butter in the actual mashed potatoes. "A" avoided them all together. The mushrooms were whole and they gave around 5-6? They were fairly large and I sliced each of mine into quarters. They were prepared very well. "A" ordered the sparkling pomegranate lemonade ($5). I thought it tasted all right, but definitely nothing special. The waitress asked if he wanted another one...no refills. But, when she brought the second one it seemed to be pomegranate lemonade (no sparkle) and the thing was way too sweet and tart...kinda like juice concentrate, I tried to dilute it just to drink it. I was tempted to send it back, but "A" didn't want to make a big deal out of it. The dessert was this dense chocolate mousse in a chocolate cup with 2 blueberries on top and fresh whipped cream. I nibbled at it...but it was WAY too dense, "A" thought it was too rich too. I aways thought chocolate mousse was suppose to be kinda light but nope, I had to really push my spoon into it to get a bite. It also came with this fresh berries with sweet cream. THAT was delicious. The berries were all very firm, sweet, and fresh. I thought overall the restaurant week menu for Ruth's Chris is a great bargain esp. for lunch. Oh and our server was very attentive and nice. She cracked a few jokes and was very open about the whole Restaurant Week thing, I say that since I read on some reviews on other participating restaurants that they don't treat the Restaurant Week customers as nicely. She was great. This was my second trip to a Ruth's Chris (one in SF and this one) and I wouldn't mind heading back esp for Restaurant Week.
(4)Yvonne O.
What a difference a year makes. We spent New Year's Eve here this year and I was so disappointed. Osso Bucco Ravioli totally over-seasoned and you couldn't taste the meat. No offer of a pre-dinner cocktail (and we were at the earleist possible seating, believe me). I was looking forward to the lamb all week and not only was the meat over-cooked - no way was this grey a medium doneness, but the chops were tiny. The husband's surf and turf was ok and cooked to medium-rare, but nothing spectacular. We didn't bother staying for dessert after that disappointment and were in and out in less than 90 minutes, spending $130 plus tip on this disaster. So not the place of yore anymore.
(2)PT R.
A restaurant week winner!! After it's all said and done, Ruth Chris' was THE best menu I had for restaurant week which makes me confident that I want to check them out as a regular. 1. Lobster bisque and House Salad - both delicious but the bisque was superb 2. Didn't try the chicken. Filet mignon was good but could use less salt. 12 oz Ribeye was delicious! Very well seasoned and beats the Filet hands down! Salmon was also very good... it came with scallops on top as a dressing. Nice touch! Sides: The mashed potatoes and creamed spinach were delicious! Sauteed mushrooms were good too but nothing to write home about. 3. Desserts: Bread pudding was a little heavy on the alcohol for my taste but it was still delicious. Chocolate mousse cheesecake - good mousse but unnecessary whipped cream All in all, great value for your buck (everyone was stuffed!) AND excellent service. We rolled in with a large party 1 hour before closing and they didn't give us any glares or whatever you would expect from some other restaurants. And they pleasantly rearranged seating to add people to our party as last minuters showed up too. 22 people! I didn't give it 5 stars only because I still think Gibson's steaks are better but Ruth Chris is still very good.
(4)Patrick B.
To all the people that bad mouth chain restaurants... This is your answer. There is a reason you can find Ruth's Chris in all the big cities: The place is the shiznittle boom bang. A warm comfortable environment that makes you feel like you're sitting by the fireplace at grandpa's house with a glass of red and a mean fillet layed out in front of you. If grandpa is donald trump perhaps. It's definitely a classy joint with a steak thats worth the trip.
(5)Leang E.
As part of Restaurant Week, I took my family that was in town to try this place out. We were seated shortly after we had gotten there, which had not been the case for a couple other places that I made reservations at. We were taken upstairs where it's a bit more quiet and secluded. I liked it better than downstairs on the main floor because we were actually able to hear each other talk and have conversation. The prix fixe menu was quite good with a choice of the lobster seafood gumbo and the salad. I felt that the gumbo might be a little heavy and opted for the salad. It was slightly bland, but the filet more than made up for it. My dad's chicken dish was also good, and my sister seemed to enjoy the prime rib. The mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and mushroom sides were very flavorful as well. We could barely fit anymore in our stomachs, but made room for dessert. We had the chocolate mousse cheesecake and the bread pudding. My mom liked the bread pudding so much that she wants me to look up a recipe for her. The portions were huge, so we took a couple of them home. Our server George was super sweet and very on the ball. He didn't rush us, but got our food very promptly. The prices are very fair for steak and if I would come at any other time I don't think I'd feel overcharged like some other places.
(4)Kevin B.
For the prices and the reputation, I really wasn't blown away. I got a filet and it was tender as butter but there really wasn't a whole lot of flavor. I also got a lobster gumbo soup and a side of spinach. Again, both good but nothing that blew me away. They serve steaks on HOT plates. It looks pretty cool. The butter is literally boiling on the plate as you cut into your steak. I cut a few pieces and they literally cooked on the plate before I could get to them. Again, good, not great. Probably not worth the money. I'm going to look elsewhere for my fancy steakhouse.
(3)Julia T.
My fiance took me here for my birthday and let me tell you, I fell in love! Who ever thought of buttery steak is a genius! The portions are huge and the sides are so delicious! I had the mashed potato which was soooo creamy and my fiance had the spinach and that was delicious also. The steak is cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth! The molten chocolate cake was decadent. The service is superb. A perk is it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to dine here!
(5)Mike B.
Yes it's a "chain". Yes anything dipped in butter is theoretically awesome. That said: I've never had a better steak in my life. In Chicago, I've been to Gibson's, Morton's, Sullivan's, Keefer's, Wildfire, and Smith & Wollensky. RC dominates all. If any of you can suggest a better steak in your opinion in Chicagoland, let me know! :)
(5)Rahshonda K.
I made a trip with the girls to celebrate a birthday last night and we made our way to RC. It was awesome. Everyone is so nice and our waiter was fantastic. We started with scallops for an appetizer and they were to die for. Of course we ordered steak and crab cakes. Medium was JUST RIGHT!!! We topped it off with the decadent chocolate mousse cheesecake. It was so light and fluffy it just didn't seem like it was a cheesecake. I cant wait to go back!!!
(5)Sherise H.
Steak & Butter!
(5)Sarah D.
Steaks in butter, what more could I ever want!? The creamed spinach is also the best! Also the bartender makes the best extra dirty martinis with blue cheese stuffed olives in the city! YUMMMMMMM
(5)Brian S.
Took my wife there for her birthday. We hadn't been there in years - we live in the city but just had forgotten about these guys. OMG - we won't do that again. Went on a Monday evening about 5:30p - quiet so we could enjoy our dinner and actually hear one another to talk. Booked the reservation on line--seated instantly, service was excellent--attentive, courteous, helpful but just enough distance to not be obtrusive. I had the Kansas City Bone-In Rib Eye while my wife has the NY Strip. Both were incredible. Cook to order, and were like butter. Gotta have the sides of Garlic Mash and Creamed Spinach. They even surprised my wife with a little chocolate dessert complete with candle--we had to take half our entrees home since so much food. We were there about 2 hours and it was a perfect evening. Highly recommend--great bar too.
(5)t. c.
I'm a little late in posting this review, but I figured better late than never. I'd actually give it 3.5 stars, but since we don't have that option, I'd actually prefer to round down on this one. My boyfriend and I went during restaurant week, and the whole experience was just ok. Not bad, not phenomenal (as I was expecting) - just ok. It wasn't the service or the atmosphere - it was the steak. For some reason, it just didn't have a lot of flavor to me. You'd think all that butter and the scorching hot plate would create a flavor explosion, but it didn't. Also, the mashed potatoes weren't that great either. However, the chocolate dessert was amazing. I think we'll give it a shot again, but I wasn't blown away from the first impression.
(3)P H.
Pros: Ambiance, sizzling steaks on 500 degree plates, sweet potato casserole, made to order au ju. Cons: Service What you should know: Opentable Member, United Milesplus triple point dining. I wanted to having a nice evening with my friends and decided on this establishment. It was 9pm and the restaurant only had four tables filled. So we expected fast prompt service as their were two servers working five tables including ours. However that was not true. Server came back only a few times, forgot to bring us appetizer plates and we had to ask twice. Steak was good but not as good as Morton's. However the sizzling steak plates made it different then others. The best side dish was the sweet potato casserole. Creamed spinach was disappointing. Desserts were OK.
(3)Ang H.
Oh. My. Goodness. My dinner at Ruth's Chris was one of the best meals I've eaten. Absolutely phenomenal--pure eating bliss! My mouth is watering from remembering the dinner and thinking about this review. First, we had drinks at the bar - the bartenders were very nice and the drinks poured generously. A great start! For a salad, my boyfriend and I split a Caesar and it was perfect - fresh, cold and crispy romaine topped with amazing freshly grated parmesan. The other couple we were with split a wedge salad and they loved it. For dinner, we all had filet - I ordered the petit filet with shrimp. YUM! My plate came out hot with bubbling butter at the bottom of a perfectly cooked steak. Such a treat! For sides, we ordered sweet potato casserole (I HIGHLY recommended this), broccoli with cheese, and lyonnaise potatoes - all delicious but the sweet potatoes were definitely my favorite. I'm pretty sure that I didn't say much besides "Mmmm...Mmmm....MMM!" the entire time I was eating! The service was also spectacular - our server had a great sense of humor and we had a lot of fun joking with him. This was an absolutely perfect evening!!
(5)Inna T.
I am a die hard carnivore so I've been to many a steak house. Here is what one should look for in a good steak house: 1. Good steak. 2. Good drinks made by career bartenders (you are not a career bartender if you were born in the 80s). 3. Career servers who look like they've eaten enough red meat to clog any artery and washed it down with enough single malt scotch to pickle any liver. 4. Lots of wood paneling (not the basement kind) and shades of hunter green or burgundy. That's it. In other words, a good steak house has a particular dynamic that is predicated on the "steak house experience" of the staff. The Chicago Ruth's Chris was staffed by college age "kids" for whom this job was interchangeable with one at TGI Friday's. Need I say more? The steak was good, though.
(3)Pete W.
I was looking for a reason to only give Ruth's Chris of Chicago only 4 stars. I'm not sure why, maybe because I'm a bit tight fisted with the money. Well, I knew going in it was going to be a pricey meal and it was well worth it. I think the Cowboy Rib-eye was the best steak I've had in years. Cooked perfectly and tender beyond any expectation. So...5 stars.
(5)Donald H.
the hostess ebony did not check our coat but checked everyone else coat.and my table of five was right there next to her are!!!now our waiter!!!!!greg awful,crappy,dreadful well u get the point!!!!why?from the time we got there until the time we left it was a waiting game!!!what i mean is i had to send people to find him!!!!i paid the bill and i still had to wait a good 5 minutes until i realized it been that long!!!the food was horrible as well!!! i love grease but to have my steak swimming in grease just not good!!!the manager was so nice!!!she did her best to make sure we were ok.thumbs up to her!!!!!!!!
(1)Kristen W.
I am a hard sell. As I write this, I am feeding my steak leftovers to my little dog, Gracie. She gives Ruth's Chris five paws! I had really, really high expectations for RC after hearing people rave about it- not to mention all the annoying commercials on Sean Hannity. I expected a top-notch, perfectly-aged steak, dripping with buttery perfection. I should note that I like my steak very rare. The evening started out nicely with some warm bread and fluffy butter. I was surprised that neither the bread nor the butter were refilled- but no big deal. Ice water service was very prompt, drink service a bit slow and off-kilter with the food. We had the seared tuna appetizer, which was great and generously portioned. We split the RC chop salad which was great. I would probably come back just for this salad. My entree was one of the specials, a Kobe beef sirloin with 3 jumbo BBQ shrimp. They lost me with the steak- I found it to be very fatty, overdone, and just okay flavor-wise. I really expected more steak flavor and was really excited about the salt & pepper plus butter for seasoning. Dessert was the chocolate sin cake- excellent. The coffee was fine, nothing special- could definitely be improved. Most of the service was excellent and unintrusive, though they could have done better on timing (drinks took a while). I would definitely return for the salad and I suppose I should give their steak another try- maybe the petite filet next time?
(4)Ben B.
I've eaten here once, and only once, because I was sick for the rest of that night. I think it was the puddle of butter that every item, especially the steak, was drowning in. I had Morton's the night before, which has a lot more variety and was more enjoyable both during and after the meal. For steak, I'd rather go to Morton's or Wildfire.
(1)Jose A.
My favorite restaurant in all of Chicago.. Yes its a chain but I honestly have never had a filet mignon like they serve at Ruths Chris. Very expensive but worth every penny. The filet mignon is so good that if you havent been already, you MUST experience the taste or you will be missing out on filet mignon the way that it was intended to be eaten.
(5)ELLIE M.
If your a carnivore and haven't been here your totally missing out on the best dinner experience ever. The food here is amazing, And the service is impeccable. And please don't skip desert when you come here cause the bread pudding is awesome And one more thing before I bore you to death never I mean never touch the plate when the server brings out your dish you will F*ckin burn the shit out of yourself !!!!
(5)Tiffany R.
The service is excellent. FOOD EXCELLENT!!! I dream about the creme brulee & calamari!!
(5)Ganxta H.
I dont know who Ruth is or Chris, or why one belongs to the other, but they make a superyummy steak. It comes to you on a scalding hot plate swimming in butter. The butter may go straight to my butt, but it is sooooo good! Guys like big butts right? ; ) The service is perfecto!
(5)Kathleen C.
Ruth's Chris Chicago used to be (not sure how) independent of the other Ruth's Chris restaurants. There food always was good UNTIL they switched to being part of the chain in the past year. Now the food is good, not great. Went there for my birthday counting on the fantastic food that I have experienced numerous times before and was completely disappointed. They wouldn't do anything that wasn't on the menu due to being part of the chain now. So where before they went above and beyond to please, now ya don't. They do have the best dinner salad that I have ever, ever tasted though. Not sure why it is so good, but it is. Fresh. Crisp. Awesome.
(2)Gabe L.
I hate to admit this, but I love these steaks in butter. Ruth's Chris has certainly played a role in my 20 lb weight gain over the last 3 years, but I've enjoyed it a lot. I'd love to say that I am such a Steak connoisseur that I just love the meat, but man is butter good! Match this with creamed spinach and caesar salad and you are ready for a delicious 4000 calorie meal!
(4)Jenny V.
We went here for Chicago Restaurant Week and the food was amazing! Our steaks were served to us on a very hot plate, thus retaining the warm temperature of the meat until actual consumption. The steaks had a garlic, buttery taste which was delicious! It was the best steak I've had in a while! We ordered the molten chocolate cake for dessert and that was also very, very good. Just be sure to order it before you finish your entree.
(5)Kori M.
This is by far the best steakhouse on the planet. Who cares if it's a chain? I began going to Ruth's since high school. My mom would take me there every year for my birthday. When I moved to Chicago I began going every few months. Honest to god I have never had a a bad experience there. Excellent service and the food is TO DIE FOR. Check it out!
(5)Jessica C.
I went there with a group of about 15. The food was great and our waiter was too. :) The only thing about the restaurant I was suprised about was their restroom....as much as everything costs, I'd think the restrooms would be in better condition..... : P
(4)Justin S.
I am not sure what has happened to standards and the art of dining. I feel places like this so called steakhouse and steakhouse chains have lowered what used to be a fine a dining event. I went here for the first and last time in January. It was a cold day and of course I looked on here to get an idea for the attire. It stated dressy. Now I've been to many steakhouses all over and dressy means no jeans and t-shirts. Here however it appears that is not the case. For the prices they are charging and for what many on here consider the "best steaks" I would have to say its all over priced. The steak was good but there was no value. I have had better, in higher end place, at lower prices and in a more refined atmosphere. I feel that for a restaurant to have a sign at their hostess station suggesting proper attire required but allowing people in wearing tshirts, jeans and a baseball cap is a place I cannot respect. If one wants to dress like that then they are more than welcome to go to outback. I'm disappointed with a place that can't even enforce its own standards, you have lost my respect and business.
(1)Paul R.
All I will tell you about my first trip to Ruth's Chris was that it involved a St. Patrick's Day, a cab ride and a fifth of Jack. Needless to say, I wound up having a great time that day thanks, in part, to my delicious prime filet. Warning, if you've never been here before, do not touch the plate once they bring your beef out. It is not cold. You gotta love a steakhouse that serves up their prime beef with sizzling butter soaking into that beefy deliciousness. Their scallops are also excellent. I recommend pairing them with the filet. Throw in that fifth of Jack and you're on your way, my friends.
(4)Candace M.
The filet mignon is exceptional and the service was great! I had a very good experience at this restaurant. They are pricey, but it's soooo worth it.
(5)tiffany k.
This place is fine if you feel like stuffing yourself with over buttered slabs of meat and paying $12 for a beer. That's what happened when my boyfriend and I went. The place kind of poses like it's super fancy and nice but it's a steak house. I love steak and this place is one of those places that everyone says you must go to! So I did. My boyfriend and I don't mind paying a little extra once in awhile. We go out to eat and once in awhile we go to overpriced places to see if they're really worth it (in our opinion of course). The food was good. Definitely enjoyed the steak but it was really really really buttery. I ordered one flute of sparkling rose wine. It was good. My boyfriend ordered a chimay. When we got the bill we were surprised to find out that my tiny flute of sparkling wine was $16 (cheapest sparkling on the list btw) and my boyfriends small chimay (12 oz) was $12. That automatically ups the price by $28! Anyway, like I said, the food was good but I didn't fall over in my chair or have a heart attack from the deliciousness of it (although with that much butter a heart attack would be possible). When I go out to eat I like to have a drink so this place will probably not be visited by us again, simply because of the over inflated prices of the beer and sparkling wine! If you go, stick with water like the people sitting inches away from us did (yeah, they were really that close).
(3)Kathleen C.
Best filet I've ever had, although the whole "steak fried in butter" thing did throw me off, its like deep frying a twinkie, I just don't understand the point unless you're purposefully trying to die of a heart attack. Nevertheless, steak tasted great, was perfectly cooked and tender. Also loved the caesar salad. Service, although a bit too old-school stuffy for my liking, was excellent.
(4)Anthony W.
Excellent service!! I took my mother here for her 64th birthday and she loved it as well. I originally ordered a NY strip and asked for medium, but the steak was cooked well. I notified the waiter and I was brought a large filet cooked to perfection in its place. I would certainly go back and recommend Ruth's Chris to anyone!
(5)Leah P.
Went to Ruth's Chris during restaurant week to take advantage of the more affordable prices, and got what we paid for. My bf and I began with the same Pinot Grigio. When delievered (by a random server) his was clearly different, maybe a Sauvignon Blanc. Did the bartender not feel like opening another bottle of wine? The lobster bisque was delicious, and the salad was "eh." I was shocked when our salad and soup plates were left in front of us when we were clearly finished. When our sizzling steaks arrived, the guy looked confused because he had no where to put them! He had to take the steaks somewhere else and come back to clear the plates. I was not a huge fan of all of that butter, kind of grosses me out. The steak was very tender and cooked well. Maybe it was just a bad day, but with all the other great steak houses in Chicago I'm not going to chance eating there again. I prefer my steaks to taste like steak, save the butter for my potato!
(2)Megan H.
Came her for restaurant week and I think the only reason I'm giving them 3 stars is b/c I happen to go to Primehouse a few days before this. I have to say that I'm more of a fan of Primehouse. Sorry! So I started with the salad, which was great, and then moved on to the filet. Now I should have asked for no butter because I was not prepared for how it came out. Yes there's the sizzling plate (get to that in a moment) but the steak is swimming in an inch of butter! That's just too much for me. And I get the idea that serving the steak on a scorchingly hot plate is a good idea to keep it hot but the problem is that the temp of my steak was almost too hot and it kept cooking! The first bite was perfectly cooked but halfway through, I pretty much had a well done steak. I would have had to scarf that thing down in order to keep it a perfect medium/medium rare. The mashed potatoes that I ordered were fine and my friend ordered the mushrooms. I wasn't as impressed. As expected, they were just normal button mushrooms cooked in butter. Not much flavor there. But the dessert of chocolate mousse was great. It was the perfect size after a big meal. I should say that the service was amazing. They were attentive without being overbearing. My water glass was never empty and a new ice tea was brought out before I was finished with the first one. I had a great experience but will probably not think of Ruth's Chris as my go to steakhouse.
(3)Laura B.
I like a big hunk of meat and Ruth's Chris has a big hunk of meat. They are deliciously broiled, melt in your mouth and cooked to perfection. And on a cold day in the middle of february there isn't anything else that can warm you up better than a medium rare NY strip, side of whipped potatoes, and a Maker's Mark Manhattan from RC. Go here for a fancy dinner, or even better, be a true old school loop Chicagoan and go for a 2hr 3 martini lunch (or in my case manhattan) There a chain for a reason, they do it right.
(3)A B.
I think I drank way too much wine the first time I went because my repeat visit was pretty bad, service was good, steak was good everything else was BAD. The asparagus was boiled, not steamed and was gross, the chocolate cake I had tasted like it came from Applebees, it's truly a chain restaurant experience, and a very expensive one at that. If you are in Chicago PLEASE go eat somewhere else.
(1)Paul B.
This is my favorite place in the city. Our server, Matt, is always great (be sure to ask to be seated in his section...tell him Paul sent ya). The food is terrific, Lobster Bisque is to die for, perhaps the best in the city, even better than Riva which has a great one. Try the bone in filet if on special, you'll love it and the barbecue shrimp and smoked salmon. Chris the GM does a great job running this place. The food is great, but the service is better! After a hard week there is nothing like going to a place where they are extremely attentive and just relaxing...you can do that at Ruth's Chris and that puts it at the very top of my list.
(5)Dana S.
I have been here with my fiance three times now. Each experience has been great, from customer service to their buttery steaks. We have been to their suburban location once and the city location twice. Their staff is extremely friendly each time and very knowledgebale with the wine and meat selections. What's great is that they also have fabulous prix fix menu deal. It includes a soup or salad, meat, side dish, and dessert. If they have that deal going on definietly chck it out, but Ruth's Chris is still amazing deal or no deal!
(4)Katie M.
I get it...steak places in the downtown area are expensive. Super expensive. I knew that going in, but jeez I really had a hard time swallowing that bill. The food was very tasty. However, it irked me that you had to order a side for about $12. The meat came with nothing. Nothing. All the meat is cooked in butter, so needless to say it was mouth-watering. Tasting the butter on your tongue though just makes you realize that what you are eating is soooo not good for you. I don't usually dwell on that when I eat, but the buttery steak made it difficult not to. It was def. a nice place and the food was good, but some things made me not want to go back.
(3)Don E.
Butter + Filet ... C'mon! I mean, that combination isn't even fair, it's almost like they are cheating! I realize it's a chain, but I think it is the best steak in Chicago. When that plate comes out sizzling with butter, it means two things... (1) A great steak (2) Another 6 weeks off my life : ) The wait staff is very attentive, they know the menu and are helpful. Reservations can be tough to get at peak times, but they are now on OpenTable.com The atmosphere can a be a bit stuffy (Like most steak houses), but I am usually too distracted by the smell of butter to notice.
(5)January C.
Absolutely fantastic!!! The experience was all I hoped for & more. I came here with my friend for a dual celebration of his birthday & my new job. We started with pear & berry martinis, each were delicious. Then we ordered a bottle of Pinot noir suggested by our server, Petra. It was different than any other Pinot I have ever had, but in a good way. It had a coolness & clean finish to it. For apps we split the sliced tomato & onion salad & the seared ahi tuna. The tuna was drizzled in a wasabi soy sauce and was also A+. For the steak we split the porterhouse for two & all I can say is OMG! This steak was enormous! It was about a foot long & 2" thick. It was the most tender, flavorful, & perfectly cooked steak I've ever eaten! Oh, and it is served on a hot plate with melted butter! Oh yes! I would also like to mention the service as it was top notch! The manager came by to make sure we were happy and our server was knowledgeable & friendly & really made us feel special. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out!
(5)Bobby C.
Stop Changing the menu! The BBQ shrimp you used to serve came with awesome mashed potatoes and dry rubbed Cajun.. Now they swim in a mild Cajun sauce with not mashed potatoes?? What gives. Major thumbs up for the new menu items. The Crabtini, The Osso Buco raviolis!! DAM Scrappy! The steaks.... OF Course! Sizzling in butta! YUM! Don't leave without getting the fresh seasonal berries in cream. It's all GOOD!
(4)K M.
I have been here twice, about 6 years apart- took my dad as part of a Christmas gift last night. I have to admit up front that I don't eat steak so I can't comment on that. What I can tell you is that the last time I went was for my dad's 50th birthday. He had been talking about how incredible the steak was every so often ever since. And last night, although the conversation was flowing before the entrees came, I was told to stop talking once his steak came so he could pay sufficient respect to his filet. He was one happy camper. I had the stuffed chicken which was fantastic. The service is excellent, from the martinis shaken and poured at your table, to the attentiveness of the wait staff overall. Its also a really tastefully decorated restaurant, so if you want it to feel like a special night out without being overdone, this is a great choice. Also, I'm sure its possible to come here and still have a reasonably priced dinner for the quality. Between two entrees, two appetizers, a side of garlic mashed potaties, and 4 martinis, my bill came out to $150 (the martinis were a full third of the cost!). Not cheap, but to see my dad's face light up like that over a steak, certainly worth it! I don't make it to steak houses often (again due to the my non-steak-eating) but I am so impressed with Ruth's Chris- thanks to them for making my Christmas gift to dad so well-received!
(5)Mike P.
My company's steak house of choice. It's always a good time when the boss takes us here for lunch. I usually go with the butter-fly cut filet mignon with blue cheese and the augrataun potatoes. The crab bisque is also very good. Never had desert, I'm always too stuffed.
(4)Rachel H.
I'd been to other Ruth's Chris locations with my dad who's a big fan, but Monday was my first trip to this one. In the midst of a ton of snow and after a long day of thrifting, my pal and I were ready for some steaks. We, being young cheapskates, took advantage of the Restaurant Week menu. Even though we were doing the prix fixe, our server was extremely attentive. We both started with the steakhouse salad which was comprised of a variety of greens. Since I don't like salad dressing, I asked for lemon, and i received several lemons in the little nets to keep out seeds. Very nice touch. We both ordered the petite filet which was delicious and came sizzling with butter running down the sides like a waterfall. I ate every steaky bite. I was impressed that they had several entrees available for the prix fixe. We also both ordered the chocolate mousse cheesecake which I ate every bit of as well. I am only going to give four stars until I come back for a non Restaurant Week experience, which I'm pretty sure will happen the next time I have a special occasion.
(4)Georgio M.
Ruth Chris really does have some awesome steaks! I like the fact that this place places a priority on customer service and hospitality. I went with a group of friends from work, and we all ordered different meals. I had a sampler of prime rib and steak and really enjoyed the meal. It can be a little pricey, but that's okay if you are looking for a nice experience. Try to get a good seat by the window because it's a lot of fun to people watch downtown.
(4)jean c.
This place is the best steak house for filet mignon ever. We have been coming here for the past 5 years and the consistancy is stable. We always had the filet mignon and it is cooked to perfection and just melts in your mouth. It must be the way they age the steaks and the way you want it is always fantastic. We were here this past saturday and as always the steak was fabulous and the staff was fantastic. Thank you Ruth Chris, you are fantastic!
(5)Marissa D.
I've never left Ruth's Chris unsatisfied. I think this is the best steak in Chicago. The petite filet is perfect. My sister loves the pork chops as well. I also really like the atmosphere here; very classy - it's a great place to go with family, friends, a date....pretty much whatever. The one thing I wish they had was souffle like Morton's... but oh well. Their desserts are good anyway, just don't order the ice cream sundae because it's not that good (and is the reason I had to take away a star).
(4)S to the izzo F.
Another steak house Chain....typical steak house atmosphere! However, they have cornered the market on the buttered steak. I hate to say this, the Bone-in-Ribeye is great. Lobster bisque is good as well. They have a few of my favorite bottles of wine on their list and we had a quite side room to have our dinner in and talk business. All in all it's a good place, not my first choice! My business partner loves it here so we go and I enjoy the Meal and drinks! one could do much worse!
(4)Heather R.
My husband said 3 stars, I said 4 stars- we went with 4 stars. My husband called just before I was leaving work and mentioned Ruth's Chris for dinner (this would be our first time). I made reservations from work and we arrived with a 2 minute maximum wait. Chris was our server and he was really good. He appeared knowledgeable and was helpful for us first timers. We went with the summer classic specials being offered. I had the house salad, 6 oz filet and shrimp, green beans with garlic and the dessert duo. I really liked the salad- the dressing seemed homemade. For $39.95 it was good. My husband had the tomato and crab soup, filet, creamed spinach, and dessert duo for $49.95. His filet was a larger size. The plates were hot which allows ones meal to stay warm, too. In fact a couple at the next table were chatting so much that their server brought them new hot plates to put their entrees on. The nice part for me was the service. I enjoy steak but am beginning to feel steak is steak and wondering which steak place will be the one that ends my search. I would go back but believe I will continue to experiment with other Chicago steak places.
(4)A M.
This place is all right, but given how many excellent steak houses there are in Chicago, for the money you can do better then this place (morton's, Joe's, David Burke's, etc.).
(3)Christopher B.
We stopped at Ruth's Chris last night because it was close to our hotel and we've really enjoyed their location on the Plaza in Kansas City and we were not in the mood to make a hit-or-miss restaurant decision. The crab cake appetizers were very good - good flavor and portion size. The tomato and onion salad was also good - but that salad is always subject to the flavor of the tomatoes. Maybe I'm just anticipating fresh garden tomatoes soon at home so while the salad was good it just lacked a bit of "something". But we didn't go for crab cakes or salad we went for steak... I had the ribeye and my wife had the petit filet both cooked to a medium temperature. Both of us thought the steaks were good - much better than many we've had but not cut-with-a-fork melt-in-your-mouth good as we were expecting. I don't know that either of us knew for sure exactly what was different. The meat appeared to be cooked to the correct temperature, etc. I suppose it goes without saying that the sweet potato casserole was excellent. Our waiter did not take the news regarding our thoughts on the steaks well. He did a capable job of waiting on the table the rest of the night, but we did seem to unintentionally break the repertoire that one likes to have with the wait staff while dining out. Overall it was a good experience - definitely worth going especially if you've never been but also worth remembering that just because a restaurant is a chain doesn't mean that every franchise is identical.
(3)chris c.
AWESOME steak.!!!! great service and relaxing atmosphere. can't wait to go again!
(4)Angela P.
This is our favorite steakhouse in Chicago from all the ones we have been to! We have never been disappointed with either the food or the service! I have to rave about the service in particular...I believe it is the best service we have gotten ANYWHERE! Period! And the food...AMAZING! We have tried a bunch of things of the menu...for appetizers we have tried the stuffed mushrooms and the crab cakes, both were excellent! Entrees we have tried include, filet, ribeye, lamb chops and one time I tried a special which had filet chunks and grilled shrimp. Everything, again, was delicious! The sides we've had are the au gratin potatoes, mashed potatoes and mushrooms (which were just okay). But the potatoes were yummy! I don't even think we have ever gotten a dessert from here because we were too full from everything else! A definite must try!
(5)Abbey J.
I like wildfire better, but it is still top notch
(4)Donna F.
Not worth the high prices. Walked out with the uncomfortable feeling of being dissatisfied and ripped off. This due to the bar service, mainly. They have the nerve to have a trainee make the $15.00 drinks with absolutely no supervision. The poor guy didn't know enough about martinis and manhattans. As far as I could tell, we were giving more guidance and training than anybody else around. Got shorted and he had to make one of the drinks a third time. Where is his trainer? Steak was excellent, but the rest of the meal was nothing to rave about. We could have gone anywhere for what we got. Won't be going back ever. Drafty bar, as it is right by the front door with no wall between. Not too smart for downtown Chicago.
(2)Art K.
My wife and I went back to Ruth's Chris for dinner on Saturday Valentine's Day. We arrived a few minutes late, and were whisked to our table immediately. Service was extremely attentive throughout the evening. Our dinner was great, we had the prix fixe and added some crab legs to the dinner for an extra punch of luxury. We had a few glasses of wine as well. The steaks were done to perfection, and the sides and lobster bisque we started with did not disappoint. Perhaps the only place for improvement was the music, which seemed a little loud at times, and didn't quite match the mood. Otherwise, everything throughout the evening was great.
(4)Arnold C.
Favorite steakhouse in Chicago! Though on the more expensive side, steak is as good as it gets.
(5)Jacob K.
MMM this was one great dining experience, the waiters were friendly, not overbearing or pretentious like many other Chicago Steakhouses. The drinks were stiff, they must stuff their own olives with blue cheese. Everyone at my table opted for the bone in cowboy ribeyes medium rare which were phenomenal. Our waiter suggested a great Merlot and we had some mashed potatoes as a side... of course the steaks done to perfection were the real star of the show. It was truly succulent cow sizzling in a light butter. The deserts were wonderful as well... the duo of chocolate combined a mini molten cake with a chocolate mouse (they said chocolate creme brule but it was chocolate mouse) and the chocolate sin cake was great too. It was truly a great find.
(5)scott s.
Anything over two stars might be a paid review at least that is what it feels like to me after last night's meal. When I'm in PHX or NYC, I can count on Ruth Chris for a decent meal - but not my home store on Dearborn in Chicago. The kitchen manager and cook (not chef) are asleep at the wheel churning out poorly prepared meal after meal. My wife said the over abundance of orange pizzle on the calamari appetizer reminded her of Panda Express. My filet was undercooked and rare - "still had marks where the jockey was hitting it" - fits here. Steak has a high profit margin and should be a preparation lay-up...but not here. And NO, I don't want to wait for the waiter to come and and get it and have the cook, recook it. Don't waste my time. If you say your a steak place, then be a GOOD steak place and have it right the first time and cut back on the orange pizzle drowning my calamari or change your menu description to say "light fried, drowning in orange pizzle...." For me, I'm going to rely on the other neighborhood steak places and avoid this Ruth store until they get new folks in place.
(2)Magglio M.
I even considered giving this place 3 stars but it is extremely high quality. The fact is that there are many really good steakhouses in Chicago and therefore I hold this place to very high standards. I still identify Capital Grille as the best. Anyway, we ordered veal ravioli which was just okay. My fiance ordered the filet which was excellent. I ordered the special which was a kansas city ribeye and it was good but not excellent. For dessert, we ordered chocolate cake and it was good not excellent. So, everything was solid but not 5-star worthy.
(4)Sylvia R.
Great food! The portions were large so I had to bring food home. I made last minute reservations and they still accommodated me. I will go again.
(4)J T.
Ruth's Chris's Chicago location has always been good to me. Service is generally good, and the quality consistent. I usually rotate steak options (always with extra butter, to my trainer's dismay), occasionally opting for lamb chops, and have run the course of starters and sides. It's one of the rare times that I'll order potatoes - garlic mashed, to be precise. And for all intents and purposes, the cost of their sides is what keeps their prices a little below their competitors'. The one thing I have noticed in recent years is that the number if inappropriately dressed clientle has risen. I'm not saying that you have to show up in a coat and tie, but something more than the shorts and shirt you went sight-seeing in would be greatly appreciated.
(4)Demetrio P.
Another one of my favorite steak houses in Chicago...love it when the steak comes out on that hot plate and hearing that butter sizzle. We've visited Ruth's quite a bit and will continue to do so. Good food, good service, reasonable steak house prices.
(4)Tom A.
Ruth's Chris is still the king of steakhouses. I think its the ideal place for a special occasion Yes, it is a chain, but it is incredibly consistent. I've been going here regularly for the past 5 years or so and have never been disappointed. I was here last weekend with a date. We had the chop salad (one of the best I've ever had, maybe even better than wildfire); we both had steaks (petite filet and new york strip), with the sweet potato casserole and mashed potatoes. It was unbelievable. Our server was really great and was extremely attentive and even gave us our desert on the house. It's expensive, but for a special occasion, this place really gets it right. You can't go wrong.
(5)Erin H.
What can I say? Ruth Chris is absolutely amazing. Down to the name-recognition when you sit down to the consistent service, this is the place to go when you really feel like indulging. I highly recommend the martinis---haven't had a bad one yet! My favorite is the pomegranate---delicious. The steaks are amazing--cut well, seasoned perfectly and served to you on a sizzling plate with the infamous butter drizzled over the steak. RC is definitely a place to go for a special occasion or just if you want to treat yourself....either way you can't go wrong with a martini, filet and great company at Ruth's Chris Steak House.
(5)Katie S.
AHHHH! My boyfriend and I went to dinner with another couple to celebrate our friend's birthday. We had the most amazing dinner ever. I can't even believe how good the steak was. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Everyone ordered the filet and I've never had something so wonderful, juicy and tender. It was just pure steak heaven cooked to perfection. Crispy on the outside and juicy dark pink on the inside. Every bite was just as perfect as the last. Now I understand why it's so expensive. We all split a few sides and got a Broccoli au Gratin which was basically broccoli and cheese, we got mashed potatoes and potatoes au gratin. We ordered a BBQ shrimp appetizer that was served over the garlic mashed potatoes and it was all so freaking delicious! The service was wonderful. Our waiter addressed us by our name that was used for the reservation and he was perfectly attentive without being annoying. He was fun to talk with and he scored extra points by bringing us a chocolate cake with fudge and ice cream to celebrate our friend's birthday. I can't wait for an excuse to go back!
(5)Adam O.
Best NY Strip in Chicago. Excellent service! Great wine list. That's all you need to know.
(5)Al P.
I agree with Bob T. "Don't snack before"! I went there for lunch with co-workers and ordered the steak sandwich which comes with fries. I have to say that all at the table gasped at the size and needless to say I could only finish half. It was delicious, though, and I feasted on the other half for dinner. The waitstaff was attentive and friendly. I only give it 4 stars because of my co-workers complaints of the butter drizzled on their steaks; don't know, looked good to me. Prices were competitive with other steak houses in Chicago. I will be back!
(4)Ray L.
Best steakhouse ever and I heart my steaks. I am a big fan of a steak that comes off a plate sizzling in buttery-juicy-goodness. My server did an excellent job warning me not touch the plate (because I REALLY wanted to jump right in!). Service was top-notch as well, our server had great explanations about everything. Yes it is slightly pricey at the end of the night, but not really considering the quality and service you get. Now for the juicy details: We came here to celebrate my roommate's baller promotion. This is where the fun began. Each time you make a reservation at Ruth's Chris they're interested in asking you for details of why you're going there (according to my roommate Adam). If it's your b-day they'll hook you up, if it's a celebration they'll congratulate you, etc. They really care about giving top-notch service. Our server Cody explained to me the difference between my Rib Eye and the Texas Rib Eye. He said, same meat but some people like a giant bone (which you pay $15 extra for). He didn't try to sucker me or rip me off by getting me to get the more expensive one. He knew I didn't want to pay $15 to suck on a piece of bone. Cody also didn't rush us and stood at a good distance from the table and we just needed to make eye-contact for him to come. THIS IS FABULOUS! I HATE BEING RUSHED AT RESTAURANTS. It's nice that they let you take your time to go through their extensive menu to order what you really want. As for what we really wanted, we got 1 fillet and 2 rib-eyes with 3 amazing sides. The grilled portobello mushrooms were the best I've ever had. Next time I'm getting the whole appetizer just for myself. It was heaven-in-my-mouth and the best damn vegi I've ever had. The potatoes au gratin were WOW. Best potatoes ever as well. The asparagus with hollandaise sauce was delicious as well. My rib-eye was cooked perfectly and here is the biggest compliment I can give to any place ever. This is the first time I was the last to finish my meat. Usually I'm a fast eater but I actually cut little pieces off, chewed and savored every single delicious morsel. My roommates were surprised too that not only did I not finish first, but I finished last. It was THAT good. Anyways to sum up my experience into a few simple lines. Me and my roommates agreed to accomplish more in life so we can celebrate at Ruth's Chris every time. We all agreed that the meal was better-than-sex and we definitely love our sexin' There was nothing I'd change about my experience, I don't think they could top it in heaven. I just hope that in 2008 when Chicago enforces the no-smoking rule, that Ruth's Chris adheres to it as well. That's the only thing that would've made it better, having no smoke in the air at all. However, I was so enraptured with my food that I didn't really notice the smoke to be honest.
(5)Ann Y.
This is the best steak in Chicago period. I have been to the other steak houses but Ruth's Chris stands out. This is a special occassion place for me just because of the price and because this is one special steak. They serve the steak on a 400 degree plate with butter on it. It is delectable. The ceasar salad is just perfect and sweet potato casserole is amazing, My mom found the recipie online and makes it for thanksgiving. The service is always phenomenal and this is a place I will be going to for years to come. It is true chicago class.
(5)Bernard M.
Ruth's Chris is a solid steakhouse. You can't go wrong with sizzling butter :) The quality of their aged beef doesn't match the top steakhouses, but I've tried every one of their cuts and they are all tasty and sit well in your stomach.
(4)Elizabeth L.
Not a very good experience for us. Let me start by saying that this place came highly recommended by several of our friends. Normally we would go to Morton's for special occasions. We arrived about 15 minutes early for our reservation and were seated at about the right time. Our waiter and the service was quite pleasant. The low rating was due to the food quality. I'm going to go right down the line; The Lobster Bisque was mediocre at best. The baked potato was just a potato, nothing special. The Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce was just ok. The steak and lobster were subpar (the steak being not very tender and the lobster was slightly tough with not a great rich flavor). On the plus side the Bread Pudding dessert was definitely amazing. My husband and I only go out maybe one or two times a year for a special dinner and to have our, what we consider expensive, dinner not meet our expectations is such a disappointment. Unfortunately for Ruth's Chris, we will probably go back to Morton's for future special dinners.
(2)Steve R.
OK so it's a chain, but still a great place to have the occasional steak & scotch with friends. Stiff drinks, prompt and curt service, an upscale sort of vibe. Then they served up my filet mignon and garlic mashed. Things get blurry after tasting the filet, but I think I orgasmed till I passed out.
(4)George D.
Inflated steakhouse! Not only are the prices really high, but the food is mediocre and not worth it. Our hostess advised us (and the menu indicated) the portions were really big, but we found our steaks to be pretty small. I ordered the $43 rib-eye and only got a few bites of the really good stuff; the rest was pure fat. A really good steak never has to be drowned in butter-it was overwhelming! The kids both got puny steak pieces and a pile of fries, and the price was $26! Not worth it in any sense of the word. Go to Morton's instead.
(2)Jessica M.
Ruth's Chris is an excellent steak house, in that comforting old-school way that is nice once in a while. The food is solid: excellent steaks, appetizers (try the veal ravioli, seriously), tasty sides (the potatoes augratin are great), and deserts. The last time we went, we had an excellent waiter. My boyfriend was looking forward to their oreo ice cream pie, but they had taken it off the menu, so the waiter concocted his own version with ice cream and oreo crumbles - for free. That' s service. :)
(5)Mallory Q.
The steaks here are absolutely delicious. No NEED FOR A-1 sauce. The steaks are cooked and seasoned perfectly! I highly recommend this place on a date for steak lovers. Nice ambiance as well!
(5)Shannon S.
This was one of the best experiences I have ever had at a restaurant. Our waiter was very nice and very funny. He always addressed us by our names, which I thought was an interesting touch. Our steak was amazing. Cooked perfectly. My friend and I also shared the spring salad and the broiled tomatoes. Both were delicious. Since it was her b-day we got free cake as our desert. I could go on about this place for hours, but instead, why don't you go check it out yourself!!!
(5)Crystal L.
I just returned to the office from lunch at Ruth's Chris and felt the need to review. I love steak but even I can't eat too much in one sitting so I ordered their Mixed Grill which includes a 4 oz. fillet, stuffed chicken breast, and crab cake for $25. I thought it was a great deal since the petite fillet (8 oz.) alone is $31. This way I'd get to try a little of everything. One of my coworkers also ordered the crab cakes as an appetizer and when it arrived it was still sizzling on the plate! I could not resist and had some. SO WARM N GOOD! When my steak and chicken arrived it was equally delicious. The steak was extremely tender, soaked in flavor, and the 4 oz. turned out to be perfect for me since I usually finish half my fillets anyway. I could see the garlic herb cheese ooze out as I sliced the chicken and it was quite amazing as well. We also ordered a few sides to share: mash potatoes, creamy spinach, and mushrooms. I liked the mash potatoes and mushrooms. The spinach was a bit bland. The service was wonderful too. Our waiter had a great sense of humor which made our visit even more enjoyable.
(5)calivanilla c.
Just had lunch here, wow, I did not know turtle was edible! I passed on the turtle soup but opted for the lobster bisque - mm, just the right amount of seasoning. The petite filet w/its hot drizzling butter was also delicious, although now I feel like I can feel the butter oozing out of my pores. I don't think I'll be eating anything else today.
(4)Alicia F.
Well, I have to say I was not that impressed. First of all, in this day and age of lawsuits, I can't believe they actually bring your food out on 500 degree plates. I'm not sure if it's supposed to improve on taste or indicate quality or something, but I found it annoying as it made my sweet potato casserole dissolve into soup when I made the mistake of spooning some onto my plate. My steak itself was tasty but not exceptional. I had the ice cream pie for dessert and it was as tasty as eating plain vanilla ice cream out of the carton at home. On the plus side, the service was excellent.
(3)Karen S.
craving it!!!!! :d
(5)Brandon H.
This is my favorite steakhouse in the city. The cuts of meat come out sizzling on a buttered plate and the flavor is outstanding. I've never had a meal there prepared incorrectly. Ruth's actually has their own farm and raise their own cattle in a certain way, so what your getting is not just the same meat from the same places the other steakhouses order from. The appetizers are great, especially the escargot and for soup I highly recommend either the turtle soup or lobster bisque. It's hard to beat Ruth's Chris!
(5)Michelle B.
I like the steaks here. The fact that they come smothered in sizzling butter is a real plus for the taste buds, but not for the cholesterol count. I also like the cheesy potatoes they do. They've got a nice private room upstairs which is great if you want to do a party of 20-30 people. They are very accomodating for groups and the service was quite good.
(4)Cassandra M.
We had gotten gift cards from a rewards program to come here. We had made reservations a month in advance for 9pm on a Saturday. We arrived at 8:40pm and was told we would be sat closer to 9pm, and that we could sit at the bar to have a drink while we waited. It was packed and then some. We did not take this option, and stood by the lobster tank. There is only one padded window type seat available for those who are not in the bar waiting. At 9:10pm, my husband let the hostess know again that we were there for a 9pm reservation, we had been standing this whole time, and was told that we would be sat in a few minutes. We were led to a small table that had a chair on one side and shared a booth seat with four other tables. I hope that makes sense. We instantly given water and bread, the wheat bread is soft and yummy, the white bread was kind of hard. We ordered off of the price fixed menu, steaks were good, would recommend ordering medium rare, they were good, but what isn't when it's been cooked in lots of butter, no steak sauce needed, sides nothing to write home about. Our server was good, but I was more impressed with the wait help staff, bussers, water guys (not sure of their titles), food runners, wow, they really work their butts off! I hope the servers have to tip them out and I hope that they appreciate how much these helpers do, wow, impressive! After discussing with my husband, we have decided that if we didn't have the gift card, we would not choose to go here again, try Fleming's on Ohio, wow that place was great!
(3)C M.
I went here with my boyfriend for my 22nd birthday. I was living in MI at the time and came to town to celebrate and we'd heard this place was really good. A few weeks before my birthday, I had to get my state id renewed at the secretary of state so that it would be valid in time for my actual bday and I could have a glass of wine or something (I didn't get my actual card in time though). When you go get new id's or licenses in MI, what they do is print off your info, cut the corner of your old id, and staple them together. You still are able to do the same things as you normally would with it-it's an acceptable form of id nearly anywhere. Not so for Ruth's Chris, who decided that because even though it was a state issued temporary id card (along with my actual old card), they didn't give a rat's patootie and didn't let me use it as my id. Complete crap. That was just the beginning of a crappy birthday dinner, let me tell you. We finally got seated and ordered some steak. My boyfriend's came back decent, but my medium ordered steak was well done and burnt. Finally our waiter came back and because I was so annoyed with the whole thing and no longer wanted to eat anything, my boyfriend told them I couldn't eat it and they offered to replace it. Which meant waiting another 20 minutes for it while my boyfriend ate his steak. It came back and was fairly decent thankfully. They did offer a free dessert, which was a pretty good slice of cheesecake, but it in no way made up for the crappy birthday dinner I had experienced there. A waiter who overheard my id plight came up to me as we were leaving and told me what bs he thought it was that they wouldn't accept my temporary state id. That was nice to hear, even if nothing happened. Now I'm not a drinker by any means, but I like to have at least one drink on my bday to celebrate and I was very upset that I couldn't. A ruined evening, sadly. Even if it weren't for that, the over done food alone is reason enough that I'd never go back there.
(2)Oscar the Death Cat B.
Never had a bad meal here, the steaks are not cheap & all side dishes are ala carte, so your bill can inflate pretty quickly, however the service & atmosphere are pretty consistent with the price you are paying. The steaks are the star of the show here, but salads & sides tend to be pretty good too. Too pricey for me to go here regularly, but nice as a "special occasion" dinner destination.
(5)Dee W.
Definately a bit on a pricey side for a mediocre experience. THe meat was good - they serve choice cuts of beef in sizzling butter on 500-degree plates. I always go for the petite filet mignon which is really good here. Their bread pudding was decent but the creme brulee is delish - overall, a decent experience at a steakhouse. Food was good, service was decent.
(4)matthew c.
this place is rad! great steaks. they have a special 2 eat for $89. 2 sides 2 salads, 2 steaks 1 dessert. great value!
(4)Dawn S.
My husband and I met My Two sisters and my brother for dinner at this fine dining steakhouse. All was well especially the service until at the close of dinner we realized shards of glass in the steaksauce. It is, I suppose customary and more classy to put the steak sauce in small white procelain containers We had maybe three given to our table so we shared the sauce. My brother kept crunching on something he remembers but thought it was the char on the outside of the steak (he takes his well done).When we complained to management, they handled it well until they informed us that they would only take care of my brother sisters portion of the bill. No matter how good the food was we were all placed in potential danger and definitely inconvenienced. For the trouble I think it would have been their pleasure, being the type of establishment it was to pay for everyone at the table. However, they took our information for their incident report and apologized numerously for the inconvenience. In the meantime our server was even embarrased that the check was not handled. Oh management did give a $75.00 gift certificate to my brother and sister together. We chose to use it because we will never eat there again. I'm taking my business to David Burke's, the steak was better there but not the service.
(1)elizabeth n.
I never really understood why so many people love Ruth's Chris until now. Out of all the steakhouses in Chicago, I never thought that this would rank among the top one, but it is my new favorite steakhouse. Even though it's a chain, it gets a big 5 stars from me. Let me start with the service, I've never been treated so well at any steakhouse in the city like I was here. I called and made reservations for my boyfriend's birthday because it's his favorite steakhouse, so when the waiter came to the table he greeted me by name which was very nice. The service was absolutely excellent and the steaks were amazing. So buttery and salty that it just melted in your mouth. So delicious! Then the waiter came and handed a dessert menu to my boyfriend and said anything you want- it's on us for your birthday. He ordered the chocolate espresso cake and it was very tasty. I was so impressed with the service, the food and the atmosphere that this is my new favorite steakhouse. I highly recommend this place!
(5)Doug p.
The food is always good. A classic steak house. Atmosphere is a little boring, but once your prime rib shows up you wont be looking anywhere but at your plate
(4)Crista H.
Truly amazing.....Mushrooms Stuffed with Crabmeat appetizer and the Buffalo Ribeye Steak are my favorites on the menu. The service was outstanding!!!!
(5)Mary L.
just went to ruth's chris for the first time after hearing everyone rave about it. i was a bit hesitant since it is a chain of sorts. however- i was blown away. the filet was outstanding, so tender and flavorful! also love the lobster bisque- absolutely delicious! doubt i will go to any other steak house anymore!
(5)Ashley V.
So there are some perks to being a secretary and Adminstrative Professionals Day is one of them. That being said, I got to enjoy an all out food fest here for all my hard work this past year. This place sure is fancy and I loved it. The service was top notch from the moment we walked into the door until we left. Everyone was super polite and the service definitely fit the prices on the menu. The food was delish. We ordered the crabmeat stuffed mushrooms and mm mm mm. Next up was the steak, I love me a good filet but cooked in butter.. what?? AMAZING. I was sopping up every last bit of the sizzling butter with my fillet. It was soo good. We had mashed potatos and broccoli and while they were good, they were nothing out of the ordinary. Lastly, we still managed to order a dessert. I ordered the apple tart and it was HUGE. Enough to feed 4-6 people and it was very good. Perfect warm temperature with a gooey center and vanilla ice cream begining to melt on top. All in all it was a great experience and I look forward to my next trip here. ** While I was on a business lunch I did not get to partake in any of the very yummy sounding beverages but I will in the future.
(5)Mark T.
It was too beautiful last Sunday to stay inside so when it came down to getting a great meal with the great weather I couldn't wait to get a Filet at Ruth's Chris. It was probably at least my 10th time there and they have never disappointed me. I have toured nearly all the great restaurants in Chicago in the past 10 years and Ruth's Chris has the best Filet Mignon and the best shrimp (barbecue), PERIOD. The garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach were perfect fits. And the fresh squeezed lemonade was the best lemonade ever. I can't wait to go again!
(5)Jeffrey H.
Great consistent steaks! Our regular waiter, Mason, is very friendly, helpful and entertaining. When I want to go to a steak place and want to "know" what I'm gonig to get I stop by here. The only reason why I'm not giving it five stars is because its a chain. If it was a stand alone, it'd be perfect.
(4)caroline k.
Steak as it should be. Started with a garden/house salad with balsamic that was pretty standard, but that just made way for the enormous filet (done perfectly medium) that followed. It was about the size of 4 decks of cards. The steamed broccoli and mashed potato sides were really well done as well. For dessert we had the flourless chocolate cake (very dense and dark, almost too much so) and a cheesecake that was the size of a small frisbee (huge, topped with a tangy sour cream and totally delish). Solid solid dinner.
(4)April S.
the food was amazing my husband had the stuffed chicken it definitely had a great taste i would recommend this amazing place to any one the service was on point the restrooms where very clean!
(5)CJ H.
I won't be returning to this steak place. Not that it's bad, but there are other steak places in Chicago which are much better. We ordered the filet which did not have much flavor and had more gristle than a filet should have. The asparagus was good, not over cooked, and the hash browns were tasty. I would recommend the Oysters Rockefeller.
(2)James B.
Had a grand old time here with an office party. A going-away office party, that is, so it was one of those deals where a few people REALLY let their hair down. Mostly just one person, really. Lots of yelling from that one. And while I'm not really a steak house kinda person--I think of the typical patron being a boor in a fancy "dinner suit" eying his date's lobster and thinking "$50 entree for the lady = she'll pretty much have to"--this ended up being a really fun place to spend an evening. I had the filet mignon, which someone had recommended before and I will now pass the recommendation on to everyone in the interweb. I also had the lobster bisque, which was recommended by the same person and was very good as well. I also had the equivalent of an entire baguette of small sliced baguette-ettes, about 4 pieces of asparagus that reminded me of the end of the second ninja turtles movie--Revenge of the Ooze--when shredder drinks ooze and becomes super shredder. These were super asparaguses (asparagi?). And beer and wine. I am not a big person. I took a trip to the bathroom just to breathe deeply. And the waiters were great too, handling our large group with all the patience and professionalism you'd expect from professional waiters. Even the yelling guy, they pretty much just let him do his thing. My review is slightly biased, of course--it was a company outing. So the price wasn't a huge concern. For an extra-special night out on the town, though--like celebrating my new money tree--I'd go again.
(5)Lesley A.
I don't eat beef, so I was pleased that I found a Chicago steak house that would be able to serve me food that I enjoy! Warning though, only come here if you are prepared to eat rich food. And by rich I mean, once you walk in to the restaurant, you can immediately smell the butter they use. For my entree, I ate the Steelhead Salmon (Fresh Wild Salmon served sizzling on a bed of roasted vegetables with Thai Chile butter sauce, topped with fried bay scallops and roasted grape tomatoes). The salmon flaked nicely and melted in my mouth, the grape tomatoes gave the dish an appropriate and subtle sweetness, and the scallops absorbed all of the surrounding juices and were therefore loaded with flavor. I was also impressed with the restaurant's staff who checked on my friend and I quite often to make sure our experience was optimal. The ambiance of the restaurant was also fun in that some people came here after work to sit at the bar and talk, giving the place a real Chicago steak house feel and at one point, an Ocean's 11 vibe as they played some lounge music. Overall, great experience, and I will come back again for one of their three course specials that they offer year-round for $39.
(5)Nancy H.
Oh my word!! So delicious! Never had steak that tasted like that; of course, it was because of all that butter! I was smiling the entire time I ate my steak. We had to come here for Restaurant Week. Why wouldn't you pay $32/pp for a 3-course meal here?! We tried the seafood gumbo (chunks of seafood and on the runny side, not thick), steak house salad (good), 8-oz filet (so tender!), 12-oz ribeye (so much flavor!), creamed spinach (not hot enough, nothing spectacular; tasted "homemade"), mushrooms (in a bath of melted butter; again, nothing special), chocolate mousse cheesecake (whipped to perfection with a thin cookie crumb crust - delicious!), and the bread pudding with whiskey sauce (for a sophisticated palett - contained raisins, and the whiskey was strong). All in all, a fine meal with excellent service too!
(5)Robyn F.
Ruth's Chris in Chicago offered a GREAT value for restaurant week. The entrees they served were some of the best from the menu, the service was excellent, and they even offered a restaurant week wine special. Appetizers - To start, choose between the house salad and the seafood gumbo. I tried the seafood gumbo, and it was amazing. Not too salty, not too thick, just right. Plus, it came with a small mound of rice. Entrees - Choice of rib eye, filet mignon, salmon or chicken. We all went for the 12 oz. ribeye or 8 oz. filet mignon. Both were drenched in butter. The ribeye was cooked exactly to my specifications (medium rare) and was charred in just the right places. Not the best steak I ever had, but it was still good. Sides - The restaurant week menu came with a choice of 1 side: mushrooms, creamed spinach or mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were definitely something to write home about. Great consistency, good amount of butter. Creamed spinach was not too creamy, so left a little something to be desired. I didn't try the mushrooms, but my friends said they were delicious (being drenched in butter probably helped). In addition to the RW sides, we also tried the onion rings (which were ginormous) and the potato gratin (very good) Dessert - Choice of chocolate mousse cheesecake with a cookie crust or bread pudding. Well presented, both tasty Wine - The RW menu also gave a choice of 2 wines (priced at $32 per bottle) -- a Cabernet or a white (forgot which white). Service - Our waiter was coincidentally named Chris, and he was extremely attentive and friendly. Only downside to the service was that the busboy was a little too hasty in trying to clear up our table, even when my fork was on the left side of my plate (as opposed to grouped with my knife on the right side of the plate) Great service and definitely one of the best restaurant week experiences I've ever had!
(4)Dilip J.
Awesome. I love eating at Ruth's Chris in whatever city I'm in. Great service and top notch food.
(5)Bobby O.
Having been an avid fan of this joint, I feel the need to voice my disdain! I made birthday dinner reservations for a 7:45 Saturday night requesting a booth if possible. Upon our arrival we get the old "we are a little backed up will call you in 15 minutes". Ya no big deal! Like clock work we were called in 15 minutes and led to our booth where someone else was sitting and the waters were being placed on the table. WTF! Anyway, the seater leads us in a big circle and we end up back at the front desk where a mass of confusion seemed to set in. Courteously I waited another 15 minutes and no one was solving our problem. As a matter of fact no one seemed to even know about our problem except us. Happy Birthday baby!!! Now I am slightly ticked off and grab the coat tails of the only person that looked like they knew what they were talking about! He was in the middle of helping the girl who lost control of the check-in with her computer. She looked like she was playing video poker and was on her last "dollah". After another 5 minutes we were led upstairs and sat against a friggn wall in a corner. Uncool! I think I am done with this place for a while. When you spend two hundred on dinner you should get more than a meal!
(3)Travis R.
I know its a chain...but best steak I've ever had, period.
(5)Jean C.
Our last dinner for Restaurant Week 2011 was here. We had made reservations for the past two years but had to cancel for some reason or another. We were determined to make it this year. We had Saturday reservations at 7pm and got seated closer to our time even though we were early. Again. We were brought up to the second level into a small private dining room with about 8 tables set up. I loved it. It was private, quiet and had a romantic feel since it was all two tops. We sat along the wall with the big window and next to this adorable grandmother with her grandson. Since this was our first time, our server explained the menu in addition to the restaurant week special. My three course meal was the steak house salad, rib eye with sauteed mushrooms and the dessert duo of chocolate mousse and fruit with a sweet cream sauce. The hubs ordered the gumbo, filet with six shrimp and garlic mashed potatoes. The salad was fairly big but good. The cup of gumbo was so big I would have considered it a bowl. Unfortunately, as soon as our first course was finished, our steaks came out. I prefer a little of time between courses but after that sizzling steak was placed in front of me, I wasn't too upset. These steaks are prepared in butter. Hello! The butter smelled fantastic and I just love the sound of it. The rib eye was bigger than I thought, cooked medium rare and the mushrooms were awesome. The hubs filet was thick and the shrimp were big. I had a few bites of my rib eye since I was full from the salad. I took home the majority of it with the mushrooms and mashed potatoes. Dessert came after some time had lapsed. The mousse was a little stiff but still tasty but the true winner of the two was the fresh berries in the sweet cream. The berries were so sweet and delicious. I could have two of those and left the mousse. Service was great, friendly and quick. Dinner was delicious but I didn't get the "oh my god this is the best steak I have ever eaten" feeling. I'm hoping that the next time I visit, I'll get that steak that makes me eat those words.
(4)Cesar N.
Had dinner with my parents here. We loved it! Great service, amazing food, nice decor.
(5)Daniel F.
I am not much a fan of chain restaurants but my sister booked this before our theatre show at Goodman because it is within walking distance. Let's start with the bad, valet parking was bad, it took over 15 mins to get our car at the end of our dinner. Not good. But everything else was excellent. The table for 19 right in the middle of the main dining room was impressive. Service was prompt after we told them we had a theatre engagement. Crab cake and steaks were all excellent. so were the sides and wild salmon. The 4 bottles of Antinori was reasonably price also. I really have nothing negative to say. Highly recommended.
(5)sam F.
I called on Saturday morning to make reservation, was told that the place was booked till 8pm and I dont need reservation after 8:30pm. I make reservation for 8:30pm. We got there around 8:20pm, checkin and were told the wait was about 20 mins..... WE WAITED FOR ALMOST AN HOUR!! TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE The steak was very good and decor was nice -- I would expect that for the price we paid
(3)Lauren H.
I love Ruth's Chris, it is on the top of my list! The filet is cooked to perfection! The sides compliment the steak as well!! Service is always good every time I go so I can't complain!
(5)Matthew P.
This place just has great food. It tastes even better when you are not flipping the bill. We had a private dinner held in the room upstairs (oolala), where about fifteen people showed up. You know all the Great Gatsby shit happen in the upstairs rooms. There was a huge center facing table with satellite tables for peeps to sit around and drink their pricy wine. Did I tell you I love pricy wine? Well I do. Anyways when we finally sat down, they had 3 + people waiting on us at all times and the menu was custom with our parties name on it! Talk about great service. Everything that touched my tongue was scrumptious. My palate was having a mouth orgasm. You name it, I loved it. I would recommend getting the filet with the shrimp, everyone seemed to die over it.
(4)Jillian M.
Best food ever! I'm not exaggerating when I say everything we had here was amazing! You absolutely have to try the sweet potato casserole. The service was excellent, food was to die for, and the atmosphere was intimate without the stuffy feeling most places have. Try it....you wont be sorry!
(5)Tara L.
What a great meal. The NY strip is the best, and I can't tell you how good the mashed potatoes were. So tasty!! Our waiter Eoghan was great, and really gave us top quality service. Definitely the best steaks around. My only complaint, and the reason I'm not giving it five stars is because when we first arrived, we were brought upstairs to our table. On our way up I was thinking 'ooo upstairs table, it must be nice up there.' but unfortunately I was wrong. We were brought to a room with no decoration, no atmosphere, simply a bunch of two-seater tables in a small blah room with chairs that looked like they belonged in a banquet hall. It was not the atmosphere you would look for when you know you are going to pay $40 for your steak and it annoyed me, especially considering I had reservations. Maybe i'm a snob, but I in places like that I expect everything to be stellar. BUT! I immediately asked for a table downstairs, and the obliged with no problems at all (and it was very busy), so it ended up being totally fine! So, to make a long story short, if you get seated up there, just ask to be moved!
(4)Milan P.
Pretty good....had the bone in ribeye (what I always order at steak places, it was pretty good.... not the best in chicago. The filet, however is the BOMB! I never order filet, but I will order it here. Great restaurant, it was a little loud when we went though.
(4)Draz F.
Took my wife here for her birthday dinner, the food was GREAT, but our server was average at best. We each had a house salad to start, I had the filet, she had the petite filet and we split an order of the Au Gratin Potatoes. GREAT filets, very tender and seasoned perfectly. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that our server was very unattentive and seemed very inexperienced. When my wife asked him for a wine pairing with a certain dish, he had no clue. With that said, solid dining experience!!
(4)Teddy O.
I personally am not a fan of their steak but if you like plain meat topped with butter then you will be at home. The service was great and the none steak items were good. Just not my choice for a steakhouse.
(3)April R.
My boo thang loves Ruth's Chris so going to this steak house for his birthday was a no brainer. We arrived and the hostess seemed slightly distracted and proceeded to take phone calls for reservations. It was slightly off-putting that she didn't at least acknowledge the guests waiting to be seated. The manager happened to arrive soon after and she began to seat guests. We started out with the calamari appetizer and it was very good. The calamari was accompanied by a sweet tai chili-like sauce, perfect compliment to the calamari. Then for dinner we ordered crab cakes, sweet potato casserole, and a 8oz filet with a lobster tail. My crab cakes were good and I put some of that extra tai chili-like sauce on them to make them even tastier. One major disappointment for the bday boy, who absolutely loves this place, was that he ordered his steak medium and it came out medium well. The plates are so hot the meat continues to cook so it immediately got dry. When this was mentioned to our waitress she promptly took the filet away and placed a order for a new one. The manager also came by and apologized then promptly brought the new filet when it was ready. The new filet was medium rare so it still wasn't really the way he preferred it so it was somewhat of a let down. Outside of the hostess's lackluster presence the service was excellent and they were eager to accommodate us even though the chef in the kitchen was probably thinking he doesn't know how he wants his steak so just make it a lot rarer. For this visit only 3 stars for the lackluster filet which is usually on par.
(3)Ron C.
How should steak be cooked? That's the biggest question I've never gotten an answer to. From my experience,fancy places serve it straight up. Crappier places throw some sauce on it, Ruth's Chris cooks it with a load of melted butter. I've been here twice. The first time a couple years ago (and the memory is kind of faded) but I recently went during restaurant week where they had an awesome $30 dollar deal that included an appetizer (gumbo or salad both of which were really good), steak (8-oz filet or 12-oz ribeye), side and dessert. I was extremely satisfied after eating here but more glad about saving more than $40 (which is what I would have had to spend if I ordered everything a la carte on a regular business day). The steak is decently cooked and I enjoyed it in the butter. The sides however were a bit disappointing. As much as I like regular potato sides, I think I've become spoiled after eating at fancier joints that serve up classier and more exotic sides. As much as I enjoyed my visit, I definitely feel there are a lot of better places.
(4)Sheila B.
This place knows what to do with a steak! It was awesome! My sister's daughters took her here for her birthday and we all came along. There were a total of seven of us. We all met there and valet parked and our reservation was for four o'clock on a Sunday afternoon. We sort of made it family style, because we shared the side dishes and I wish I had gotten the sweet potato casserole by myself. I'll be returning soon. I had a small fillet and for dessert I really enjoyed the creme brulee. If it's on the menu I always have creme brulee. I must admit it's very pricey. With tip we spent $110 each, because we divided the bill by 6, instead of 7, because it was my sisters birthday. It's a great place for steak and the service was exceptional.
(5)Zander H.
Hands down best steak house in the US. Their New York Strip with the melted butter, there is no comparison.
(5)Steve T.
So not only were we having a party, but most of the party was happening in my mouth... and it was amazing. We were in the private room upstairs, and were led up by the very welcoming staff. I felt like I was VIP or something. We had about 3 servers, who kept refilling our wine before it was even close to being dangerously low (aka half left), which impressed me being the wino I am. For apps I ordered their seared ahi tuna. The party was really kickin at that point. There were 15 of us, so we had to order quite a few apps, but they were all great. The crab cake was not fishy at all, and the calamari was soft. Since Ruth and Chris seemed to prove themselves with the seafood, I ordered the fillet for dinner, cooked medium, with shrimp. It came out on a sizzling plate and was cooked perfectly. There were a variety of sides which were good, but mostly forgettable compared to the steak. For the encore, desserts were ordered and I got the cheesecake. Definitely split this or take some home because there is no way you can finish it, I barely had two bites and was defeated. I have no idea how much this cost, which is the best part. So if you do go here, be careful because I'm pretty sure you get what you pay for.
(5)james j.
Went there with my boss for lunch today, the crowd was fairly thin, but still took forever for our medium rare burger & steak to come out. Or should I say my medium well burger.....seriously $20 for a burger & iced tea and they cant make it right? Thats just silly..didnt have enough time for them to make a new one, so ate it anyway. Not the best or worst burger ever, just disappointing was all, esp with their reputation, if your cooks cant do better than applebee's there is an issue
(3)Magda M.
This is a nice place with decent atmosphere. The lighting was quite dim where we were sitting, my date even joked he will need a flash light to read the menu. The only thing that seemed a bit disjointed was the clubby music. Not sure what was going on there... I felt like I was 12 and at a rave. Crabtini - recommend as an appetizer.. very tasty. mixed greens salad - I think they shaved half an onion on mine.. NOT the best choice if you go on a date if you know what I mean. The fillet was really good...what is there not to like... steak... good... butter... good...AND it was certainly a very good size cut. Next time I will probably go with the petite fillet as I barely could finish mine off... Asparagus side dish - it was a bit overcooked for my taste. I like my asparagus a bit more crunchy... this was quite mushy.
(4)Kamran A.
Not bad. I've eaten here once before, and just got back from a dinner this evening. It's a nice place, the ambience is a little old school for me. Lights are quite dim. Service was good, as you would expect in a premium steakhouse. The steak was frankly OK. It was served extremely hot, which is excellent. Juices were oozing out of the meat. I ordered a rib eye, my wife ordered a NY strip, my mother in law ordered a filet. They were good, but not out of this world. I've travelled the country and been to some real fancy places, but at the end it comes down to who makes the best steak, this is definetly a 5 out of 10.
(2)A W.
Went there this past Friday (8/3/12) and had a complete disappointment with the place. Let me start off by saying when we entered the restaurant most of the customers were in shorts, t-shirts and/or jeans. This I get because of all the tourists. Next we were met at the hostess stand/station by who I later discovered was the manager. He asked for my name, which I gave to him and explained that I had a reservation at 8:30. He typed on a touch screen at the station for a minute (much like the airline ticket agent in "Meet the Parents"). He then simply walked away saying nothing. After standing there a bit two females who were also standing at the hostess station asked me if I was being helped. I said that I haven't a clue and that the guy who originally greeted me simply walked away after I gave him the normal info one would give when entering a restaurant that they have a reservation for. They just shrugged their shoulders and walked us to our table for two. To be honest, I was kind of pissed how we were greeted and treated. After being seated, the waiter did a fine job, except he would take utensils away forgetting to replace them. Very minor thing. The bread was good and so were the appetizers (salad and bbq shrimp). This was the only good part. We ordered a bottle of wine, which was supposed to be a 2009 and we received a 2008 with no explanation or apology. Next were the steaks. They asked me if this was the first time I had been there, which it was. They never mentioned that they douse their steaks in butter, which I believe to be a good way to destroy a steak and it's flavor. When the filet I ordered arrived, it was SWIMMING in butter. The dish was a pool of butter and the filet was completely covered in butter as well. I ordered it medium rare and it was either a frozen steak or their cooking method was way too hot because the steak was completely burnt through the top third and bottom third of the steak. It was fine and rare in the middle. Honestly it was such a disgusting specimen of steak that I felt bad for the cow that gave it's life for the meal. Then when I mentioned that I don't care for butter on the steak, they brought back the same steak on a clean butter free plate. The waiter said he will have the manager come over when I pointed out how poorly the steak was cooked. I was then met by the guy who greeted us at the door. He now calls me by my last name and pretended to care about what I going to be talking about, but he came across very disingenuous. I was not in the mood to deal with this guy anymore. And after explaining what I noticed, I told him to simply take it away. We also ordered the recommended side dishes of asparagus and potato au-gratin. The asparagus was plainly steamed and not very good even when using the hollandaise sauce it came with. The au-gratin potatoes had zero flavor and not very good as well. I have heard so many good things from others about Ruth's Chris and was absolutely looking forward to this experience. Never have I dined somewhere to be so turned off to not even complete eating a meal. I then went back asking all those who recommended Ruth's Chris and none dined at the one downtown. Might be a specific issue/problem with the downtown location only. I'd stay clear of this place and go to Capital Grill for a way better experience and much better steak.
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