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Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Hours
| Thursday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30 PM |
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Reservations: ruthschris.com
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damian amico
I took my wife to Ruth’s Chris for her birthday dinner. Had a 8:30 reservation and was seated right away which was great, although I didn’t appreciate the hostess telling me to remove my hat before I sat or took my jacket off??? Other than the the service was very helpful, food was great except for the cream spinach which was blah. I’ve had frozen better. The lobster Mac and cheese was great and both steaks were had were delicious! The ambiance was to us kind of cheap for the price they are charging. But overall it was a solid experience.
… moreJohn Slay
This was my second time coming. First time was the week it opened, I wasn’t too impressed with the overall experience. This time around Me and my girlfriend can say they definitely improved. The staff were super welcoming and positive. The food was great in my opinion the steak taste like a regular steak from any other steak house to me it’s not really worth the price tag. I got there sweet potato casserole lady’s and gents it stole the show it was delicious in my opinion if you add melted marshmallow on top you’ll send it over the top.
… morePaula Bre
Super disappointed considering this is supposed to be an upscale steakhouse, you would think they could cook a simple burger. I ordered a burger medium rare, and the bartender even confirmed that I wanted it with a warm, red center. I said yes, that would be perfect. It came out way overcooked, medium well. When the hostess asked how everything was, I showed her that I thought it was overcooked, and she even said she saw a little pink in there—clearly not as I had ordered it. I didn’t want to send it back because I was afraid of the consequences, but she insisted she wanted me to be happy. Sure enough, the burger that came out the second time was totally raw. It was as if the kitchen was sending me a big “we’ll show her” message. It was inedible. However, my dog enjoyed it. I was taking a friend there for her birthday, and at least she enjoyed her meal, and the drinks were good, so that’s a positive. But this was a terrible experience. I’ve been to other Ruth Chris locations, and never had a problem, but this was the worst.
… moreBrandon Hoffman
So i will try to keep it short & to the point
Went for a dinner on Sunday night around 8:15 to a less then packed house . I was not dressed to the nines nor was my son but we were definitely neat and absolutely casual with jeans and sweatshirts on …Again its late Sunday night and joked are we able to have dinner dressed like we were .The hostess said you guys are fine but we would have to sit by the bar as we didnt meet the standards for the main dining room . I said ok as we may have been slighly under dressed & even though i was comfortable being a Sunday night we sat at a nice table in the bar area . I had to use the restroom so i got up and walked through the main dinning area and quickly noticed there were other patrons dressed similarly with sweatshirts and jeans on yet they were seated in the main dinning area ?
After using the rest room and walking back to my table i began to think hey if others are dressed like that then why were we told we had to sit by the bar when dressed the same as others in the main dinning area. When i got back to our table we were served by an amazing polite staff and enjoyed a fantastic meal As i’ve come to expect from this establishment. The meal was great but i definitely was still thinking why we were seated where we were so i checked the locations website and checked into their locations dress code which i included a picture off directly of their website
which simply says no hats, shorts,ripped jeansetc or clothing with offensive language on it which was not us at all .
For me I was brought up by hard working adults who always told me as long as you have money to pay for you meal dont be embarrassed by what you are wearing but yet i strangly now was due to the slection process of who sits where.
So because I was evaluated I started to do the same to the place i choose to spend my money in and noticed that this location itself wasnt up to par with what i have come to expect from this brand.
Please look at the pictures and make your own evaluation on what was now clear to me that this place worries too much as to what patrons wear and not enough about the more important things. The bathroom was simply filthy …I mean as in dried spit on the mirror, filthy handles on the sink,a rusty mirror painted over kand wall that was painted over in spots like you would expect to see in a cheap9 strip club . The mirrors above our table also had not been wiped down in a long time and over all this location isnt being well kept.
In closing the service was impeccable, the food was what you would expect and unfortunately felt like they should get their own house in order before you judge what your customers wear when coming to eat
… moreWent for a dinner on Sunday night around 8:15 to a less then packed house . I was not dressed to the nines nor was my son but we were definitely neat and absolutely casual with jeans and sweatshirts on …Again its late Sunday night and joked are we able to have dinner dressed like we were .The hostess said you guys are fine but we would have to sit by the bar as we didnt meet the standards for the main dining room . I said ok as we may have been slighly under dressed & even though i was comfortable being a Sunday night we sat at a nice table in the bar area . I had to use the restroom so i got up and walked through the main dinning area and quickly noticed there were other patrons dressed similarly with sweatshirts and jeans on yet they were seated in the main dinning area ?
After using the rest room and walking back to my table i began to think hey if others are dressed like that then why were we told we had to sit by the bar when dressed the same as others in the main dinning area. When i got back to our table we were served by an amazing polite staff and enjoyed a fantastic meal As i’ve come to expect from this establishment. The meal was great but i definitely was still thinking why we were seated where we were so i checked the locations website and checked into their locations dress code which i included a picture off directly of their website
which simply says no hats, shorts,ripped jeansetc or clothing with offensive language on it which was not us at all .
For me I was brought up by hard working adults who always told me as long as you have money to pay for you meal dont be embarrassed by what you are wearing but yet i strangly now was due to the slection process of who sits where.
So because I was evaluated I started to do the same to the place i choose to spend my money in and noticed that this location itself wasnt up to par with what i have come to expect from this brand.
Please look at the pictures and make your own evaluation on what was now clear to me that this place worries too much as to what patrons wear and not enough about the more important things. The bathroom was simply filthy …I mean as in dried spit on the mirror, filthy handles on the sink,a rusty mirror painted over kand wall that was painted over in spots like you would expect to see in a cheap9 strip club . The mirrors above our table also had not been wiped down in a long time and over all this location isnt being well kept.
In closing the service was impeccable, the food was what you would expect and unfortunately felt like they should get their own house in order before you judge what your customers wear when coming to eat
howie felterbush
Don’t buy into the hype. Expensive Rubbish.
Too many basic fails for $170 solo meal.
Uneducated bartender. Could not make a vieux carre…New Orleans signature cocktail, fail on embracing their history.
No bread or butter served. Fail.
Caesar salad- dressed well. Plenty of shaved parm. Sadly No anchovy. Literally 1 crouton… fail
French onion- bland. Lacked salt. No beef flavor. Mediocre caramelization on the onions. Zero sherry or madeira flavor… barely broiled cheese, sent back to kitchen. Terrible. Fail
Filet – cooked Perfectly. Seasoned well. Bernaise sauce was a bit too thick, surprise herb stem found its way into my mouth. Fail.
Lobster- perfectly cooked. Lemon not wrapped. Sprays all over and seeds, fail. Butter served wasn’t clarified. Milk solid on the bottom. Fail.
Creamed spin.- lacked salt. Nice texture.
Garlic mashed. Lacked seasoning. Nice texture…till you find the oxidized, eyes, rot spots from cheap potatoes. Send back. Fail.
Cheesecake dessert- pretty excellent. Nice tart sour cream based topping. Fresh fruit. Product has a frozen thaw & serve vibe. Sadly perhaps the highlight of the meal.
Shame on Ruth’s Chris to serve up such an experience for the expense.
… moreToo many basic fails for $170 solo meal.
Uneducated bartender. Could not make a vieux carre…New Orleans signature cocktail, fail on embracing their history.
No bread or butter served. Fail.
Caesar salad- dressed well. Plenty of shaved parm. Sadly No anchovy. Literally 1 crouton… fail
French onion- bland. Lacked salt. No beef flavor. Mediocre caramelization on the onions. Zero sherry or madeira flavor… barely broiled cheese, sent back to kitchen. Terrible. Fail
Filet – cooked Perfectly. Seasoned well. Bernaise sauce was a bit too thick, surprise herb stem found its way into my mouth. Fail.
Lobster- perfectly cooked. Lemon not wrapped. Sprays all over and seeds, fail. Butter served wasn’t clarified. Milk solid on the bottom. Fail.
Creamed spin.- lacked salt. Nice texture.
Garlic mashed. Lacked seasoning. Nice texture…till you find the oxidized, eyes, rot spots from cheap potatoes. Send back. Fail.
Cheesecake dessert- pretty excellent. Nice tart sour cream based topping. Fresh fruit. Product has a frozen thaw & serve vibe. Sadly perhaps the highlight of the meal.
Shame on Ruth’s Chris to serve up such an experience for the expense.
Vanessa Hayden
The best steak and shrimp I have ever had! Service was fast, tentative, and very friendly. Creamed spinach and gratin was delicious. Side note…THE BEST STUFFED MUSHROOMS EVER!!
… moreJeremy Gibbs
I’ve been to Ruth’s Chris several times, and while the steak is often very flavorful, the consistency in getting it cooked the way I request has been disappointing. At this point, I’ve mostly stopped going because it feels overpriced for what you actually get—especially when the doneness isn’t right and I’ve been served chewy cuts more than once.
To be fair, the staff has always tried to make it right, even replacing my steak multiple times on one visit until it was correct. I appreciate that effort, but at this price point, I don’t want my steak replaced three times—I want it cooked properly the first time.
This wouldn’t bother me as much if it were a one-off issue, but it’s happened nearly every time I’ve visited. On my first visit, the manager explained it was a brand-new kitchen staff. I returned months later and had the same problems, without any real explanation.
For a restaurant known for steaks, consistency should not be this hard to achieve.
… moreTo be fair, the staff has always tried to make it right, even replacing my steak multiple times on one visit until it was correct. I appreciate that effort, but at this price point, I don’t want my steak replaced three times—I want it cooked properly the first time.
This wouldn’t bother me as much if it were a one-off issue, but it’s happened nearly every time I’ve visited. On my first visit, the manager explained it was a brand-new kitchen staff. I returned months later and had the same problems, without any real explanation.
For a restaurant known for steaks, consistency should not be this hard to achieve.
Andru Karnayge
Sub-Prime Experience
Service: 4/5
Drinks: 5/5
Food: 2/5
Overall: 3/5
We were traveling through the Albany area on our way to our final destination and, because our Thanksgiving plans changed unexpectedly, we stopped at Ruth’s Chris for dinner. The restaurant was extremely busy, but service held up well and the bar delivered excellent, generous drinks.
We ordered ribeyes from the main menu (neither of us are turkey eaters). Although listed as USDA Prime, the steaks that arrived were not Prime by any meaningful standard. The cuts were unusually lean with very limited intramuscular marbling, broad unbroken muscle sections, and none of the dense fine “lace” fat that defines true Prime ribeye. These were Choice-level steaks at a Prime price point. Photos attached make that clear.
With the national beef shortage and reduced availability of true Prime, I suspect this is a sourcing issue more than a kitchen issue. Still, when the brand advertises Prime and charges accordingly, the product needs to match. A simple menu disclosure explaining temporary supply limitations would go a long way toward setting expectations honestly.
Strong service and drinks, but the core of the meal didn’t meet the brand’s historical standard. I hope the chain tightens quality control as supply stabilizes.
… moreService: 4/5
Drinks: 5/5
Food: 2/5
Overall: 3/5
We were traveling through the Albany area on our way to our final destination and, because our Thanksgiving plans changed unexpectedly, we stopped at Ruth’s Chris for dinner. The restaurant was extremely busy, but service held up well and the bar delivered excellent, generous drinks.
We ordered ribeyes from the main menu (neither of us are turkey eaters). Although listed as USDA Prime, the steaks that arrived were not Prime by any meaningful standard. The cuts were unusually lean with very limited intramuscular marbling, broad unbroken muscle sections, and none of the dense fine “lace” fat that defines true Prime ribeye. These were Choice-level steaks at a Prime price point. Photos attached make that clear.
With the national beef shortage and reduced availability of true Prime, I suspect this is a sourcing issue more than a kitchen issue. Still, when the brand advertises Prime and charges accordingly, the product needs to match. A simple menu disclosure explaining temporary supply limitations would go a long way toward setting expectations honestly.
Strong service and drinks, but the core of the meal didn’t meet the brand’s historical standard. I hope the chain tightens quality control as supply stabilizes.
Eldy
Went for our Anniversary dinner. Had Adam as a server. Ordered the Lamb, Lobster MAC, Mashed Potatoes and my Husband had a steak. Everything tasted superb. The Lobster MAC portion size was huge. I had 2 Martinis. They were nice and strong. Adam was very tentative to us, pleasant and kind. He was the right amount of chill. He was also friendly with other guests at a nearby table. No complaints or return on the food. Spent over 3 hundred for just us two. Well worth it. Adam surprised us with a sweet Anniversary dessert. Can’t wait to visit again to try other menu items. We may have found our usual Date Night Spot.
… moreTony Blair
I was quite taken aback when I was denied access to a section of the restaurant simply because I wore a turban; that really isn’t good for business. However, the overall dining experience was fantastic. The Caesar salad was absolutely phenomenal, along with the crab cakes and spicy shrimp. Our server, Matt, was an awesome guy—very patient and accommodating. Plus, I loved the music selection; R&B played all night, creating a great vibe.
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