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Ruths Chris Steak House

Expert Reviews of Ruths Chris Steak House

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

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...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/31/2008
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Gayot

when it comes to chain steakhouses, ruthis chris has a certain allure, especially for corporate travelers. the steaks are prime, tender and awash (if you wish) in butter. however, when the place is packed (as...
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10Best

if ruth fertel has a ruth's chris steakhouse in the area, it's sure to be included on every "top 10" list. most people would have been intimidated to open an establishment in the backyard of such famous steak...
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New York Times

with excellent steaks and outstanding service, the chicago outpost of this fine-dining chain continues to demonstrate it can hold its own in this definitive steak town. the lobster is good, although...
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Metromix

there is truly nothing negative i can think of to say about ruth chris. definitely the best steak i have ever had. i actually had a surf n' turf special that was offered on the night we ate there and it was...
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RestaurantRow.com

i've been to about 8 ruth chris's and all are excellent...
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Chicago Reader

a trendy downtown steak house clearly meant to appeal to businessmen who want to impress their clients by blowing hundreds of dollars on the kind of decadent meal you'd expect to have served by harem girls and...
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Fodor's

this was our first visit. i oreder the filet and my wife had the petite filet. in hindsight we should have split the filet due to its huge size...
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Epinions

ruth's chris steak house - san diego: a veggie viewpoint...
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Centerstage

i was not pleased with ruth's chris steak house. i read the menu and it said how generous the portions are so i ordered a ribeye and it was small, also very expensive. to pay 150.00 for dinner for two i...
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Amazon.com

restaurant chains are both a blessing and a curse. if you travel and want something to eat, you know exactly what will be on the menu (and how it will taste with some exceptions) at a wendy's or kfc. some much...
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SearchChicago

when it comes to chain steakhouses, ruth's chris has a certain allure, especially for corporate travelers. the steaks are prime, tender and awash (or not, your choice) in butter. one of the most active bars in...
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SearchChicago

a note to ruth fertel, founder of the ruth's chris steakhouse chain: send somebody to look in on your chicago restaurant. there is something foul afoot here. i don't mind unloading a hundred bucks for dinner...
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Chicago Reader

another steakhouse night. comfortable, competent, pleasant...
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Epinions

ruth's chris, a classic steak house, is one of a chain out of new orleans...
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OpenTable

Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table....
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User Reviews of Ruths Chris Steak House

Yelp.com Review - by Kathy P.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly G.

5 of 5 stars. This place is always delicious, never disappoints. One of my favorite things has to be the fried calamari appetizer last time I went. I don't ever eat calamari, and it was amazing. 5 stars, no…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey H.

5 of 5 stars. 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,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley V.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bobby C.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ron C.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yvonne O.

4 of 5 stars. Love Love Love this place. Not only is the food fabulous, but I have never had a better bartender. Drinks are perfection. Lobster bisque is the richest I have ever tasted and they ever do a nice…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara L.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin H.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J T.

4 of 5 stars. 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),…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela P.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by PB J.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy X.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jasmine p.

5 of 5 stars. I had a great time here. The food was sooo good! Though expensive, it is worth it. What did I have?
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Best of the best!!!!

This is absoulutly the best place in town by far.....I know R/C is famous for their steaks but the seafood (Crablegs) and appetizers are to die for!!! The wait staff definetly make sure you are well taken care...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel H.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn F.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob O.

5 of 5 stars. accurately prepared steak - very clean - on the quiet side, almost intimate. one of my top 5 to be sure.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony R.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Giselle S.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brent W.

2 of 5 stars. extremely high expectations coming here as Ruth's Chris has quite a reputation for serving high quality steak & even though it's a chain, hangs its hat on serving only "Prime" steak. I had the Ribey,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann Y.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim B.

5 of 5 stars. When I was in high school, a teacher had taken a small group of us to a place I never heard of. He waxed poetically about their methods of preparing steak. I thank God for this teacher often; if it…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly M.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher S.

5 of 5 stars. 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.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tony G.

5 of 5 stars. I've been going to the one in Northbrook for quite a while. Last Saturday night was my first time at the Dearborn location. Being a little worried about parking, I was thankful for the valet service.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike T.

5 of 5 stars. I just wanted to correct Carolyn on her review listed below: A slab of beef served on a sizzling plate of butter IS an excellent steak.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn S.

1 of 5 stars. A slab of beef drenched in a full stick of butter is not excellent steak.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Syretta H.

3 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim W.

5 of 5 stars. 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!…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew T.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa O.

5 of 5 stars. Ruth's Chris is by far the best steak in Chicago. I am a steak lover and have eaten at most of the steak restaurants. Everything from the martinis to dessert is delectable. The filet mignon is…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by mary d.

5 of 5 stars. Best steak ever!!! Good service too
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim B.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacob K.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Best steaks in Chicago

In my personal opinion Ruth's Chris Steak House has the best steaks in Chicago. My mother took me there about 2 years ago for my birthday and I loved it. When I graduated from college in March 2007, my mother...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bernard M.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Countess A.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary L.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kori M.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick B.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa H.

5 of 5 stars. 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.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon J.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve R.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Inna T.

3 of 5 stars. 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.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen B.

4 of 5 stars. 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 my husband…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ray L.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen C.

2 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica M.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
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Yelp.com Review - by Don E.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth n.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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One of the best steakhouses in Chi-Town

If your looking for a place to get a great steak with great service, decor and a nice setting this is a good place for it. Excellent for those special occasions like birthdays and such. Try the New York Strip...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Top notch in EVERY way!

Ruth's Chris may be expensive, but at the end of a meal here you will know where that money went! F...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by marissa d.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by S to the izzo F.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica C.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Amazing

Anything you would ever want in a high quality steakhouse can be found here. Friendly employees make the experience an enjoyable one along with the impecable food and atmosphere. I have been there time and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul B.

5 of 5 stars. 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,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Alicia F.

3 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen C.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by calivanilla c.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle B.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon H.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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The Greatest Steak

I first ate at a Ruth's Chris steakhouse in St. Louis. At one time they tore down that one. I unde...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon S.

5 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Al P.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bob T.

4 of 5 stars. Dont snack before hand if you're planning on eating here. The portions are very generous. It's typical of a Chicago steakhouse and I like it that way. I'm particularly impartial to the 20 oz Cowboy…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike P.

4 of 5 stars. 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…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Butter Filets

Even though Ruth's Chris is a chain restaurant, it's still a great steakhouse. The thing to order is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Crista H.

5 of 5 stars. Truly amazing.....Mushrooms Stuffed with Crabmeat appetizer and the Buffalo Ribeye Steak are my favorites on the menu. The service was outstanding!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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Great Birthday Meal

I took my girlfriend there for her birthday and from the beginning the service