We went to Ruth's Chris Happy Hour to be able to sample a burger that is only available during that time in the bar. I've long been searching for a restaurant burger that is better than mine and figured with the quality of meat and skill of the kitchen, I might just meet my goal here. A friend and I got there just as Happy Hour was beginning and instead of sitting at the bar or at a high top, grabbed the only booth in the bar. The Happy Hour menu also has drink specials so we tried Gambler's Old Fashioned drinks before ordering our burgers. They were excellent and I might of had one or two more if I wasn't driving! We both ordered our burgers medium rare. I asked if it was possible to do a "Pittsburgh medium rare" (charred outside, properly cooked inside) and our server said "of course". I was only half serious figuring we would end up with a couple of well done burgers but at least we did, it would be my fault! Most restaurants can't get rare or medium rare right on a burger much less cooking it Pittsburgh style but figured this was well within Ruth's Chris wheelhouse. Our burgers arrived (his with cheese, mine without) and they looked magnificent. The outside charred crust was light enough and when I cut mine in half, I saw an absolutely perfectly cooked burger. There chef nailed the "Pittsburgh" request. My first bite told me this is more than a hunk of good meat. Seasonings like coarse kosher salt and cracked black pepper came to mind during my first bite. My friend who loves burgers but is perhaps a bit less passionate then me couldn't believe how good his tasted. After my first bite, I went into preservation mode taking as small bites as possible so this meal of ecstasy would last as long as possible. I should also mention that very good fries were also served with the burger. Service is what you would expect from Ruth's Chris even in the bar...excellent. I can honestly say that this is likely the best burger I've ever eaten. I will be bringing my wife back here soon. read more

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Service was amazing! Our waiter was very Patient and polite, even recommended a certain wine to try. Food came out quick and hot! Steak was amazing, very juicy not dry at all. Big portions! read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Cheesecake - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I mean yes the steak was good. The garlic mashed potatoes were, I'm positive, instant potatoes. We had a 430 reservation and I thought the happy hour menu said 4 for opening time. My family and I entered the restaurant and were rudely told by the bartender they don't open until 430. If that's the case lock the door. The service was fantastic Trey ensured our table was cleaned and beverages full. Chris was very knowledgeable about the food. All in all I feel supporting a local steakhouse downtown may result in a better experience and non instant potatoes. read more

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In town for a conference and wanted to go with a restaurant that I know always deliver. And as usual, Ruth Chris delivered. I wanted quick so I went with a burger and salad. Delicious! And one of the best Dirty Martinis I've had. But what won me over was the service! Our server was amazing! Samiera, she was attentive and friendly. Very knowledgeable. One of my dinner mates had a peanut allergy and she was very careful with her plates. Service with a smile. Which is rare nowadays especially when people are busy. Great, lively ambiance and I remain fan of Ruth Chris. read more

Still one of the best steaks. Best Cesar salad I had blanked ribeye. Rare. The best. Window seat. Great environment great service.

First of all I love the food at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. However I have been very disappointed in their planning and setup, not much different than some of the other disappointing reviews here. We had a reservation for our anniversary. When we arrived we were seating in the side room where there were 4 small tables set on our right and a table for about 16 on my left. For the first 30 minutes everything was great. There ended up being 3 other couples and we were all enjoying ourselves. Then came the party of 16 (approx). Obviously a group of co-workers and the place became Chuck-E-Cheese. Enough noise that my wife and I could hardly hear each other. Additionally the large group totally consumed the wait staff for the rest of our staff, so we just sat there annoyed and ignored. Ruth's Chris should know better than to do this. If you have a large group that needs a room, give them the room. We weren't walk in's, we had booked this a couple of weeks out. We should have been treated better. read more

This is the place for you...if you want to be treated like a criminal. I have been a regular customer here since they opened, and now I am suddenly required to PAY MONEY just to make a reservation. I can see doing that for people who have not shown up in the past, but for regular customers who have NEVER failed to show up, it is beyond insulting. There are better steak houses in GR, ones which treat their regular customers with gratitude and respect rather than like criminals. THEY will be getting my money, not this fancified Olive Garden Darden property. read more

I have always wanted to eat at a Ruth's Chris restaurant but never got the opportunity. Last year when I was in the Grand Rapids area we tried doing a walk in! Not happening! From what I understand they get booked up weeks in advance. So this year we booked the reservation about a month in advance. Starting with the hostess - sweet , friendly and prompt professional service. Next on to our amazing waitress Autumn! Seriously had to be one of the best waiter or waitress I've ever had. She was attentive to our needs without interrupting or smothering us. She asked if we were celebrating any special occasion, which we were not, other than being in town to watch Bullriding at the Van Andel Arena. Autumn went through the menu for us and let us know what her favorites were. The meal starts with their warm mini loaf of bread with awesome soft butter. It was so good that she had to bring us a second loaf while we were there, and she sent another loaf home in my leftover bag. I ordered the Sea Bass on spinach and my friend ordered the stuffed chicken. We also got a side of the Crimini Mushrooms and she explained that it comes in a veal sauce and since I don't eat red meat she said we could substitute olive oil for it. My friend ordered the stuffed chicken that had garlic, stuffing and Parmesan. Not sure exactly what it all was - but it was over the top delicious. We were too stuffed for dessert, but she brought us a free dessert that looked like it's given to people who are celebrating a special occasion. It was a small chocolate mousse and a small bowl of fruits in a cream sauce. Yummy for both!!! All in all - expensive but amazing experience and totally worth it. My portion of sea bass was huge and it was cooked perfectly. I tried really hard to finish all of it, but ended up taking probably half back to the room. read more

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We are long time frequent customers of Ruth's Chris however, our visit last night was very disappointing which is why I have to leave this comment. Our parents booked a reservation TWO months in advance for their 60th wedding anniversary for a table of 6. Our mom was assured that she could get a table in the front by the windows when she made the reservation and even called the day before confirming the reservation and the table she requested. It was very disappointing and honestly, very upsetting when we arrived and only to be ushered in the back room by the kitchen. We asked twice to be moved and were told they could not accommodate us. As a result sitting in the back room by ourselves, we had slow service where our drinks arrived AFTER our appetizers even though we put in our drink order before the appetizers. We also had to ask another server to help us as well... While the food was top notch, the dining service really dampened our experience. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Grand Rapids is the best steakhouse in town, delivering a top-tier dining experience. The bone-in ribeye is a must--perfectly cooked, incredibly juicy, and bursting with rich, savory flavor. Each bite is pure steak perfection. But don't stop there--save room for dessert because the crème brûlée is out of this world. Its silky, creamy custard paired with a flawlessly crisp caramelized sugar top creates the perfect sweet finish to an unforgettable meal. From start to finish, Ruth's Chris offers impeccable service, a sophisticated atmosphere, and steaks that set the standard. For more in depth review https://destinationsweknow.com/ruth-chris-grand-rapids/ read more

It was exactly what you'd expect from a visit to Ruth's Chris! It's not easy to find a place that does escargot well in GR, and it did not disappoint. A phenomenal steak and sides before an enormous key lime pie (that could easily be shared by 3-4). Chic decor that feels posh and high end. Overall service was good, but the end of the meal was rushed even though we had informed the restaurant of our need to attend a show later in the evening. read more

Great food and service! Always a hit for any occasion like a dinner date or family gathering.

Ruth Chris has such a cool dimly lit kind of vibe. Light jazz in the back as I enjoyed a pomegranate smash cocktail. The lamb chops were my second dinner option. Delicious flavor but too much food for me. Service was incredible. The kitchen added graham cracker crumbles to the berries and cream and it was heaven. Will be back. read more

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We came here for our first anniversary and wow it didn't disappoint! You do have to pay a 40$ deposit to make a reservation but once we checked in, they refunded us the 40$ automatically. The prices are listed on the menu (and it's expensive , as you'd expect). The atmosphere is cozy and the wait staff was great. Our food was INCREDIBLE. We had heard amazing things but the food really was amazing. I also got an Apple cider cinnamon sangria (it was like 18$) but it was quite delicious. The steaks don't come with sides (you need to order and buy additional items) but you do get warm bread and butter. We enjoyed the additional 20$ lobster tail side. Yum yum yum. Our waiter recommended us coming back each year for our anniversary and we just might! They also had a nice little dish to celebrate our anniversary (that was demolished). Definitely recommend (and go in knowing it's very expensive but still enjoy the experience). read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

My husband wanted to take me to W for my birthday dinner, but it was too crowded. So, we went to a steakhouse instead. Luckily, there were still seats available since we didn't make a reservation. The establishment exuded a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. Our server, Michael, warmly welcomed us and promptly provided us with refreshing beverages. He proceeded to meticulously detail the various courses, including the restaurant's specialties. Michael displayed exceptional politeness, friendliness, and expertise in his role. He consistently ensured that we were attended to and promptly addressed any of our needs. We started with calamari as an appetizer, followed by a steak salad , a porter house meant to serve two individuals, along with sweet wine. The quality of the food, ranging from the bread to the steak, was exceptional. The service provided to us was of the highest standard. Upon completing our meal, we were graciously offered a dessert; however, we declined as we were too full. Much to our surprise, they presented me with a delightful chocolate moose accompanied by fresh fruit in celebration of my birthday. This gesture truly touched me. Overall, our experience was thoroughly enjoyable and we intend to return in the future, accompanied by our family. Thank you very much! Your establishment made my birthday celebration exceptionally memorable. read more

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What a wonderful experience. We planned a surprise birthday party for our mom and the team absolutely knocked it out of the park. The entire staff went above and beyond to make the night special. I wish I had everyone's names, but unfortunately I did not get them. Ben was incredible and quickly became my mom's favorite server, and the whole team made the evening amazing. Thank you to the Ruth's Chris staff for everything. You truly are the best. The food, atmosphere, and drinks were all top notch. read more

Amazing ! The seafood tower was delicious !!!! Service was great, and food was quick! Josh had the misfortune of being our server but he took it all in stride of us being a bit silly and loud ! read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Chilled Seafood Tower ! - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Just stopped in for a couple of drinks before dinner on a busy night! The drinks were pretty good and the waitress was attention and friendly. Dim lighting and a cozy feel. We were seated quickly and were able to relax for a while before heading out! read more

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Best steak I have ever had! The sweet potato casserole is my absolute favorite very expensive

Ruth's Chris is one of those chains that are super consistent. Nice hot bread and good butter. We we're too hungry coming off eating on the plane, so we decided to share a few items. We started off with Ruth's Chop Salad, which was delightful. Julienne iceberg lettuce, baby spinach and radicchio were the main veg. It also had some red onions, mushrooms, and green olives. I loved the bacon, eggs, croutons, and bleu cheese dressing. Probably the best part is the topping of crispy onions. It's rare to see escargot on a menu, so we ordered the app. They were not the biggest I've had, but they were covered in garlic butter and delicious. I recommend dipping some bread in there. So good! Our main was the Porterhouse. What can I say? NY Strip and Filet Mignon nice and juicy on T-shaped bone! We had it cut and it was on a classic sizzling hot plate. Don't touch the plate to check. Ask me how I know. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Chop Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I never wanted to go to a Ruth's Chris because I was always told it wasn't worth the money. But I decided to take my wife anyway to celebrate us being newly married and for Valentines. Damn, I'm glad I did. It was one of the best dinner experiences I've been a part of and I travel all over the world. Our server Tarick was absolutely amazing, very attentive and always checking on us. The seared scallops were delicious. The cowboy ribeye was perfectly cooked and the blue cheese crust over the top gave the steak a really nice taste. The cremini mushrooms were cooked to perfection. What was also very impressive was that the AGM, Tarah, came to check on our evening and spent several minutes talking to us. She was never in a rush and even gave us a business card for our future return. Oh, we'll be back for sure to this Grand Rapids location. read more

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Great steak and ambience! The service was amazing! Looking forward to going there again with family and friends. read more

I had the best birthday meal of my life at Ruth's Chris...the food was beyond expectation. My absolute favorite though was the crab cakes...oh my gosh! I didn't want the dish to end...it was that good! The garlic mashed potatoes are amazing and the steak was divine. Be prepared to spend some cash, however, as everything is ala carte. read more

Ruth Chris is a place we've had on our list for awhile now but being a chain, we didn't know how it would stack up to the local competition. I would say that the food was good - it wasn't out of this world but it was good. For appetizers, we ordered crab cakes and shrimp cocktail. The cocktail sauce had a nice zip to it. My husband says the crab cakes are the best he's ever had. I agree that they were delicious. They were served on a 500 degree plate and they were full of crab - not filler. Next came entrees - The petite steak did melt in my mouth so that was a plus. They only use salt and pepper for seasoning and serve it on a 500 degree plate as well. I got a lobster tail for an additional $20 and had them remove it from the shell for me. Not sure it was worth $20 but it was good and much more seasoned than the steak. We opted for Brussels and potatoes au gratin for sides (family style) and weren't super impressed with those. My husband doesn't drink so he ordered a mock-tail, Brian, our server brought him something they was very tasty but when he asked if he wanted a refill, he came back with what tasted like a fountain pink lemonade. When he said something about wanting the same thing, he mentioned all the bartenders make different things or something odd..it took another 15 or so minutes before he came back and asked if he wanted another of the first. That was the only bummer of the entire experience - our server was friendly and kind. For dessert, we were too full but they brought us out this cute happy anniversary plate with fresh berries and cream along with a chocolate cup filled with mousse. I'm glad we experienced Ruth Chris but I would ultimately choose one of the local options if given the choice. read more

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The atmosphere is cozy/comfy, the service is top tier and the food was delectable. Only negative is you're going to pay for it, and you should to some point because the taste is superb but the upcharge on beer seems kinda silly. Like my 1 can of M43 was almost what I get a 4pack for at meijer... but anyway. Wife and I went for anniversary and again the atmosphere is intimate and comfy. Forget our server but was very friendly and knowledgeable and a professional in all manner of service. Again the food was great; the chop salad was amazing as well as the ny strip I got... the Brussel sprouts and garlic mashed potatoes paired perfectly and some flavorful. read more

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Ruth's Chris has been one of our long-time favorite places to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We love the ambiance feel of some dark highlighted by the warmth of lighting piercing through the wine bottles and other places. Service was high level and professional at every phase and the servant team jelled and took good care of us. We were disappointed in the cowboy steak, which we shared. It was too fatty and hard to chew for our pleasure. The road construction is a problem so no valet service and parking is expensive and hard to find. read more

The food was good but the service was INCREDIBLE and easily the best part of the night. We brought our daughters (5 and 3) for a special dinner before Disney on ice and mentioned that in the reservation request that they would be in their finest princess dresses. From the SECOND we walked in the hosts greeted them as princesses, the waiter introduced himself as a prince (they are 1000% convinced we ate with a real life prince) and everyone went above and beyond with the royal dining experience. So much kindness, I think they enjoyed dinner just as much as the show! They will never forget it and neither will we! read more

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Hands down one of the best steakhouses that I've ever been to, and it's well worth the price. I came here for dinner on my birthday last week, and everything was excellent as always. I got the escargot as my appetizer. The escargot here are a lot meatier and bigger than you see at other restaurants; they actually take up the entire divot that they sit in. The butter garlic sauce that they are cooked in is to die for. For my meal my husband and I ordered the Porterhouse for two. We asked that the steak be cooked medium rare, and it came out exactly as that. Steak was tender, thick cut, and juicy. My mouth is watering at this exact moment as I am recalling the flavor of the steak. Yummy. For sides, we ordered the Creamed Spinach and the Mushrooms stuffed with Lump Crab. We were not a fan of the creamed spinach; it didn't taste like much, and it was a lot mushier than we expected it to be. This dish is not something that we prefer. The stuffed mushrooms were delectable! The mushroom caps are decently sized, and the lump crab portions are huge. We did tell the server that we didn't like the creamed spinach, and I wish that he would have offered us a refund since we only took a tiny bite, but it is what it is. For drinks we ordered the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan; both were very tasty. :) read more

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Food and Service were amazing! Joyce was our waitress and couldn't have been more professional and nice! Will come back again!!! read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - NY New York Strip - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Went there for a birthday. Got stuck at a horrible table next to servers running from the kitchen all night and a private party in a room where the doors were partially open and we had to listen to the party all night. Food was not great. Lettuce in my husband's salad was browning. Mashed potatoes tasted like nuked Bob Evan's from the refrigerator section of a grocery store. The whole dinner tasted like Sysco just left the building. Server was nice. read more

Cowboy ribeye is to DIE for! Went for Valentine's Day (Galentines day) and had wonderful service. This was the first time I've been, so we asked our waitress Autumn what we should get. We were not disappointed! My friend got the seared scallops and gave it two thumbs up as well! Props to our now new friend Autumn who made our Galentines day dinner even more fun- we look forward to coming back! read more

The restaurant proper was booked, so our group of six sat at a high-top table in the bar area. The service was good. The food was fantastic ... it's in the running for "the best steak I've ever had." It has earned its "$$$$" rating. To give you an idea of how pricey it is, the 20% gratuity was added automatically because of the size of our group. The tip alone was $90 -- and most of us only drank water. I recommend it for special occasion dining. read more

You can always tell a high end restaurant. The wait staff are all middle aged and obviously doing well. With that said Ruth Chris does not fail to deliver on the classic high end steakhouse experience. It is a classic steakhouse that does one main thing and does it well. We had the calamari appetizer which was good although the calamari was a bit tough. The steaks were done to perfection. I had the strip and my wife had the 4 oz steak medallions covered in shrimp. We finished eithe the key lime pie which was fantastic but very large. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Key lime pie - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Came here last night and absolutely everything was spot on! Service, food, ambience. When earlier reviews say these are the best crab cakes, yup, I ordered too much food and got up the next day and ate a delicious cold leftover carry out crab cake, and wow! - that's how good they are! And so was all the rest of the food we had, and most definitely the stellar service needs a shout out!!!!! No complaints, only compliments from a fantastic high end relaxing luxury evening. read more

We were at the Grand Rapids location on 4-21-25. Service was good but the food was not. I ordered a Filet medium, This was the worst filet I have ever had. It was burned and tough on the outside and raw on the inside with no taste. Me wife ordered the ribeye, well done, it was a little bit better but still tough. Her steamed broccoli came out barely warm. You couldn't even put a fork through it. Not worth the price! read more

I have eaten here many times and it's always perfect. Wonderful service and unbelievable food, our go-to for every special occasion.

Love the service the food was amazing fresh tasty beautiful atmosphere we will go back for sure

There is nothing 4 star about this place; maybe 5 is not enough. Steak was cooked perfectly, service is not only professional but also spot on. Knowledgeable, friendly and elegant. Great menu and awesome wine list. "I would put aside heavy handed words and lay rest such gilded tongue"...not sure I can do justice to a new this elegant. Please come here! Oh, and the music was amazing! read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Ribeye, NY Strip, Mashed, mushrooms, Brussels Spouts... - Steakhouses Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Service and food quality was horrible. It Took about 45 minutes between appetizers and our meal. Waiter never stopped by our table to check on us or give us an update on our food. The steaks were average and undercooked. Very disappointing. read more

The food and service were both spot on as always! Try the Chilean Sea Bass it is every bit as good as the steak read more