Ruth's Chris Steak House
- October 10, 2001
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Jim Rosenberg from Wausau, Wisconsin
If you want an outstanding steak, Ruth's Chris Steak House should be near the top of your list. It is a chain operation (you'd never know it though, except that you know it now)and it stacks up well with similar higher-end offerings such as Morton's -- perhaps not quite as ostentatious as some, but very much a top-shelf place to dine, all the same. This is the place to go for an excellent choice of U.S. prime cuts and a very decent selection wines that go along well, from $30 offerings up to $600+. (I always give extra points for knowing how to serve wine and this place does; with decanters, aeration funnels and the whole wine scene.) Make a lingering evening of it. The ambiance is not overly formal, but it is a very tasteful, higher-end place to dine -- white linen, lots of brick and very nicely furnished. You can expect your meal to be well-prepared and served by people who know what they're doing. In addition to steaks, we gave very high marks to the large prawns and a selection of decadent desserts that includes creme brulee, carmelized banana cream pie, bread pudding with whiskey sauce, cheesecake, chocolate praline encore and chocalate sin cake. The tuna steaks make an outstanding alternative, or you will find Maine lobster and stuffed chicken breast on the menu too. We couldn't find a weak point in the way anything was prepared. The layout of the restaurant is broken up so you don't end up with that too-large "banquet room" type of feeling -- great for conversation, not too bright for lighting. It probably CAN be romantic, depending on who you happen to be with.
From journal Washington DC - Five Hotels; Dining
Editor Pick
Ruth's Chris Steak House
- December 5, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
jay stahl from Staten Island, New York
This is one of the finest steak houses in the country. It is a franchise started by Ruth Fertel in New Orleans. There are over 50 restaurants across the country, and worldwide, including one in Bethesda, MD (7315 Wisconsin Avenue/301-652-7877). My recommendations are:
Appetizer-Coconut Shrimp, BBQ Shrimp
Entree-Filet, Rib-Eye
For the hungry group, share the porterhouse
Sides-Creamed Spinach, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Curly Fries
Dessert-Chocolate Sin Cake
Everything on the menu is excellent. They also have chicken, lamb chops, and lobster. The bar is fully stocked. All major credit cards are accepted and the service is impeccable. Both have valet parking. They are located in hip neighborhoods with awesome nightlife.
From journal DC-More Then Just Monuments