Ah yes, another birthday celebration! Good food and great company, can’t be beat! I don’t think I am ever disappointed by Ruth’s Chris Steak House. IDK what the name means but we came on a Sunday evening with a 5:30 PM reservation. We should have reserved for 5 because we showed up early and they were actually seating everyone at their assigned times so we had to wait basically 30 minutes. Just a heads up.
Nothing new here, everything is so expensive but I spocked out a early bird dinner menu. It’s like a prix fixe menu that they call Ruth’s Classics. It’s only available from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM so go check it out. It includes a starter, entree, personal side and a dessert! My friend and I got the two entree options so you can see below what you get and the cost!
Complimentary Bread and Butter
We were huuungry. I was hangry. I basically ate all the bread except one slice. The butter was so good too. Why does butter taste so much better in restaurants? Forreal! This was a fatal mistake because I couldn’t finish my dinner but it was worth it!
Starter Caesar Salad
starter options: steak house salad, caesar salad, louisiana seafood gumbo
Oh my goodness, this was a HUGE salad. And we each got one. It felt like the regular salad that could be shared. Was so good. Too good. That dressing is addicting!
Personal Side: Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Creamed Spinach
personal side options: creamed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed white rice
You must be asking the question, what happened to Jenny? Why was white rice not ordered? Well I tell you what, I was super close to doing it but decided last minute that we should just share both sides and included a veggie side. Although creamed spinach isn’t really healthy yeah? Both classic sides and both are great!
Steak & Shrimp | $68.00
our tender 6 oz. filet with three large shrimp
Yes, $68 looks expensive but you get so much! The petite filet and shrimp ala carte $81(!) folks. Delicious as always, great cut of meat and great seasoning on the shrimp. Highly recommend!
Steak and Lobster | $78.00
buttery cold water lobster tail paired with a 6 oz. filet
Great deal! Look at the size of that lobster! You gotta get their prix fixe menu so you can enjoy this.
Chocolate Ice Cream
The dessert choices were the sorbet, ice cream or the bread pudding. I was pretty full so I went for the chocolate ice cream. Can’t beat the classic.
Creme Brulee | $5.00 (up-charge)
So, if you want to have another dessert on the menu that doesn’t come with the prix fixe, you have to pay an up-charge. What I don’t understand is…all the desserts, including the bread pudding is the same price so why is it an upcharge for the others? Who knows. It was enjoyed nonetheless.
Flaming Strawberries
A complimentary dish for birthdays. I didn’t know this was coming and wish I could have just told them to give me the strawberries with chocolate sauce. No need alcohol and the whole show. It burns for like at least a minute and the strawberries get all mushy. This time, it was mushy AND burnt. Sorry to sound unappreciative. It just feels like a waste you know? Anyway, great meal. I always choose the restaurant row location.
I’ve been wanting to go there. Yup, their early bird special is great.
Funny how people are so polarized between Ruth’s Chris, Mortons and Hys. I like all 3 but others staunchly refuse to go out of their choice. (Which is why I haven’t gone in a while.)
Isn’t that so funny? Although I do hate Morton’s because I went once and was treated horribly years back so I refuse to return. Hy’s I haven’t been in a while. Signature is alright, though I feel like Little Joes is cheaper and same owner and food to me anyway.
Geez. How many birthday celebrations are you getting this year? Great stuff!
LOLOL that’s it! Just two!
looks great, nice way to celebrate
Yes! One of my fave steak houses!