07/01/03

Wonderful Beginnings

by katmage

The atmosphere hits you the moment you walk in and takes you back to a time when all "in" places were like this. It promotes easy conversation and romance.

The bar has the most extensive collections of imported beers, liquors and wines I've seen in a long time. The food is cooked and served New Orleans style and the portions are over plentiful. For the romantic couple it is best to share because the portions are that large. For a romantic dinner try the steak for two, it is the best way to go, sharing the atmosphere and the food together. The serving staff also makes the experience worht it. If you are taking your love one out on the town this is the perfect beginning to that night.

• Pros: Service, Excellent food, atmosphere
• Cons: Expensive

08/25/08

Excellent Service & Delicious Food

by hoosierkelly

I have eaten at Ruth's Chris for both business and pleasure and have always had a great experience! The northside location does a fantastic job in accomodating groups for business presentations (haven't done this downtown). Their servers are extremely attentive, but in just the right doses. Each time I've gone to either location to celebrate something special, they always give us a little something extra at the end of the meal ~ be it a glass of champagne or chocolate covered strawberries. And the food is top notch! Their petite filet is my favorite out of any steakhouses I've been to... it always comes out warm and sizzling on the plate (and covered in yummy butter). Only one place in Dallas, Texas rivals it. But as far as Indy is concerned, they are the best! And my absolute favorite dessert in town is their chocolate souffle. It is to die for! I prefer Ruth's Chris over Morton's, Peterson's, Sullivan's, Flemming's (although I've only been there once) and St. Elmo's by far.

• Pros: Service, Steak, Desserts, Ambience
• Cons: A tad expensive (but worth it!)

Sophisticated American chain serves up corn-fed USDA prime cuts and New Orleans-style appetizers and sides.

by Tara Lis

In Short
This offshoot of a popular New Orleans hangout for politicians features decor of dark woods and comfortable booths, with a separate bar scene. Choice cuts of custom-aged beef arrive in sizzling butter on 500-degree plates. The menu also offers chicken, pork and seafood entrees along with Creole appetizers like shrimp remoulade. Family-style sides include gargantuan onion rings, creamed spinach and various styles of potatoes. Traditional homemade desserts like cheesecake and bread pudding conclude the meal.

06/16/08

Underwhelmed

by Slowrider5

Full disclosure: I decided to try Ruth's Chris during the "Devour Downtown" week where you can try high-end restaurants for $30 per person. I have had fancy business dinners at other downtown high-end steakhouses, but had never tried Ruth's Chris and really wanted to experience their sizzling steaks. When we first walked in, I was impressed. When we walked out, I was underwhelmed.

The atmosphere was pleasant upon walking in, as was the hostess. It went downhill after that. We waited at least 5-10 mins for our waiter to arrive to take our drink orders (the restaurant was only 1/3 full at 7:30PM on a Sunday). The drink menu was then left taking up elbow room until our entree plates were cleared. Everything was very rushed: the salad, the steaks, and then the dessert. The salad was OK, the steaks (10oz ribeye) were great, just what I was hoping for, and the dessert was also quite tasty.

The waiter was inattentive, and when he was speaking to us or asking us a question he was on the move, not stopping at our table. When the steaks arrived, we found after the first bite that they mixed up the plates, so we had the fun of trying to pick up and move 500 degree plates. When my girlfriend asked to take most of her remaining dessert home, they gave us a Styrofoam carton without the fancy take-home bag that they give everyone else. The waiter swooped in to pick up the check as soon as I had signed the receipt.

I wondered if our experience had something to do with the fact that we were there taking advantage of the special, but I tend to think not totally, because it started before we ordered with the very slow drink service.

For the money, what we got in terms of food was good, but for a place that advertises itself as high-end, I would label the service as terrible. I would have been even more upset if I paid full-price. Overall, it was a very sub-par experience. Wouldn't risk coming here if I was entertaining a client.

• Pros: Great steak
• Cons: Everything else

04/03/07

Great place for dinner

by indygal007

Great place for a nice dinner. Everything from atmosphere, service, friendliness of staff/management, food was excellent. It was a bit expensive but well worth it!!! We will definately be back.

• Pros: Food, Service
• Cons: Parking but to be expected at location

03/26/05

Ruth's Chris Restaurant = The SAKS of retail

by kenlee

Let's get honest. An Industry consists of it's people. You go to Ruth's, you expect the BEST; you go to SAKS FIFTH AVENUE; you expect the BEST. When I go to either, I get what I expect. Keep up the good work Ruth's I rely on you. I love New Orleans and I love YOU!!!

• Pros: educated-staff, Professional, Historically-Romantic

07/22/04

You get what you pay for and more!

by rkeeling

I see that people keep mentioning the price. I think for the service that you recieve and the food it is well worth it. I remember the first time I took a date there she got up from the table and when she returned her napkin had been refolded and put back on the table. She was suprised and as far a service they have a different person for everything. So with that kind of service you must expect to pay a little more. As far a the steaks. I think they are great, they don't add a lot of seasonings or cover the steak with anything like other places do because of the quality of meat. I go quite often and recommend it to everyone. They also have a location on the Northside of Indianapolis that is great also.

• Pros: Great Service, Great food, Great Atmostphere
• Cons: , parking

07/21/04

WONDERFUL ALL AROUND!!!

by charity2468

My husband has taken me to Ruth Chris for our anniversary every year. And we have never been sorry. And we visit Ruth Chris usually 2 other times through out the year. The food is always wonderful. The service is alway great. And there has never been a time that we have went and not had a great experience. It is great for a night out or just a romantic dinner. We love Ruth Chris. It can seem expensive but you pay for what you get. If you want great service and quality of food then you have to pay the price for it.

• Pros: Great Service, Great Food, Great Atmosphere

03/12/04

fantastic!

by mikelpers

If you have not experienced, go tonight. Absolutely fantastic food, service, and atmosphere.

• Pros: Food quality, Ambience, Service

02/10/04

A must try at least once

by winky

Yes, Ruth's menu is expensive , my 16 oz ribeye was $32.95 and the bill came to $89, but we have never been treated so well at a restaurant! Not to mention the steaks were great and the dessert was heavenly! If you have an extra $100 treat you and your spouse at leats once!

• Pros: steaks, choc mousse cheesecak, location

08/24/03

Visit to Indy

by slmc

My husband and I went to Ruth's Chris for our first anniversary last week. We didn't think the steaks were all that great. The side dishes were great - huge portions. For the cost - I don't think it was worth it.