I came to Ruth's for the first time ever early last year, 2025. Me and my lovely man got seated in Ben's section, and the rest was history. Ruth's chris is absolutely delicious, of course, but Ben's service is the reason why we keep coming back. From day 1 he treated us like we had been regulars for decades. Some of the best service I've ever received. He's really fun and personable, makes you feel so very welcomed and informed of the best items they have to offer. My boyfriend and I mistook the little poke bowl on the seafood platter () for veggies (it's dark and we're goofy). We both agreed the flavor was out of this world and that alone deserves it's own little spinoff restaurant. Ben made sure to let us know we'd be silly to let that go to waste. Definitely need that again! And yeah. I'm a steak lover. I like the cowboy. Mashed potaters are de-lish. Love this location, specifically, and it's largely because of Ben. I'm a sucker for great food and even better service. #weloveBen -the Donovans read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

Had such an amazing experience at Ruth's Chris! We started off with the crab cakes -- I will say they weren't quite as crispy as they normally are, but still flavorful and definitely not bad at all. We got two of the 3-course meals for $60 and everything was absolutely delicious. The steaks were cooked perfectly, the shrimp were amazing, and the creamed spinach was SO good. The mashed potatoes were incredibly creamy and delicious too -- definitely one of my favorite sides. To top it all off, the desserts were yummy and the perfect ending to the meal. Overall, such a great dining experience with delicious food and we'll definitely be back! read more

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I have dined at several Ruth's Chris locations over the years, including Cancun, Hawaii, Palm Desert, and Anaheim, so I was excited to return to the Irvine location for a second visit. Unfortunately, this experience was very disappointing. We arrived around 6:30 p.m. and headed to the host stand because we planned to sit at the bar. As soon as we walked in, no one greeted us. Instead, it felt like the hosts looked my boyfriend up and down and then greeted the guests who arrived after us. I can't say for certain why, but it honestly made us feel judged, possibly because my boyfriend was wearing jeans. Once we made our way to the bar, things didn't improve. We sat there for about 10-15 minutes without anyone greeting us, offering water, or taking our drink order. Meanwhile, the bartender continued checking on the gentlemen seated next to us while we were completely overlooked. When we finally ordered, we got a steak sandwich and a burger. It took approximately 30-40 minutes for our food to arrive. During that time, another gentleman came in around 7:15 p.m., was greeted immediately, served wine, and received his steak before we even got our sandwiches even though he arrived well after we did.I do want to recognize Sally, who apologized and genuinely tried to make things right. We appreciated her kindness and professionalism. Overall, we left feeling like we weren't treated the same as other guests because we looked younger and weren't dressed the way the staff expected. Whether that was the intention or not, that's how the experience came across. Ruth's Chris has always been one of my favorite steakhouses, which made this visit especially disappointing.If you're deciding between Orange County locations, I would personally recommend the Anaheim location, where I've consistently had warm, attentive service read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

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I love ordering from Ruth Chris's to go as they are always fast and the food quality is always fresh. However, I just am not a fan of going in to the restaurant. Im not sure if its because they are always busy and used to people coming in and out but the service is never truly enjoyable. The staff that assist in bussing have always been kind and attentive, but the last two servers assisting us could not seem more disinterested in assisting the table. But the service is not ALL that matters so my stars remain because the food is enjoyable. Absolutely love their shrimp cocktail. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - petit filet and lobster - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

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Love coming here for happy hour. Our bartender, Rachel, was very nice and friendly. I had the blueberry mojito and it was very refreshing. The seared ahi was so DELICIOUS and the chicken sandwich and fries is big enough to split. Our main meal started with a Caesar salad and I enjoyed the dressing, and it had a nice amount of Parmesan cheese. I had the filet that came out sizzling and cooked perfectly medium rare. The side dishes, of mushroom, mashed potatoes, and broccoli, were yummy and wonderful side dishes. The berries and cream was a perfect ending. I highly recommend this restaurant. The place is clean and the service is always excellent. We will be back. read more

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We recently attended a business presentation at this Ruth Chris location. Food was amazing, as usual. Since I have been eating much salmon lately, I decided to go with the filet mignon with shrimp. Excellent choice! The meat was so tender and flavorful. Shrimp was also very good. Mashed potatoes was yummy. Since I eat out quite a bit, I have to be careful and try to eat more healthier and lighter foods; otherwise I could add those extra pounds very quickly. :) Other people at our table had the salmon and the chicken selection and they were raving about them. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Tuesday night and it had a decent crowd. This place is similar to Houston's which is in the same area. I Had a salad, filet mignon with shrimp and for dessert I had a cheesecake to go. I love how the food came out sizzling on a very hot plate. The food is very good. The waitress we had was very attentive, always checking on us. Even with the parking structure, parking can be a little tough. But they do have Valet. I definitely recommend this place for any occasion. read more

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I came to celebrate the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement and Free Iran. A big win today for the people living in Iran, liberated from their religious authoritarian cleric. I was seated in Pamela's section who was very hospitable and helped me select a glass of Belle Glos Pinot Noir. We discussed the menu and chose 26 oz. Cowboy Ribeye, Caesar Salad, Lobster Mac n Cheese, and the Chocolate Sin Cake. All were delicious and they neatly packaged the rest to take home. I felt very welcome even dining alone. Very cozy ambiance. Classy but not over-the- top. The steak was prepared as I asked Medium + and it was perfectly and tastefully presented on a very hot plate. The manager came by my table to say hello and make sure everything was to my liking. My celebration was memorable and I look forward for the opportunity to bring my relatives the next time! read more

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Had a wonderful dinner at Ruth Chris!! Francisco and Pamela were fantastic. Food was beyond delicious. Francisco suggested the sweet potato casserole. I'm over the moon about it. The asparagus and tomahawk steak were beyond delicious. Couple that with a martini and some delicious wine. This is the only place I choose to go out to eat for a delicious special meal. Food service beverages are all top-notch. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience once again. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Manager, Francisco what an excellent manager thank you - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

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Continue to love this location as it feels like a mini vacation since I make quite a drive past two other Ruth Chris locations to come here. The ambiance here is very intimate and the Christmas decorations feel so festive this year Service is straight up benchmark breaking from the hosts Cheri and staff, the manager Bill making us feel VIP every time, to Jared which made our entire dinner feel so special. Food - I love the cowboy Ribeye.... It's literally my all time favorite steak across all other steak houses. The marbling is perfect, the seasoning is excellent though a bit on the saltier side I honestly love and the lobster tails (small, jumbo, and the specials) are super fresh, and very meaty. Apple crumb dessert is gone and upgrades cannot be made on the Ruth classic specials which is probably first negatives in my patronage for the last 15 years. Still this doesn't take attention away from this location and will definitely be back again soon. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - COWBOY RIBEYE* - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

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Mediocre steak. It was my birthday and my family decided to celebrate here since I saw that they had really good reviews. I really dislike how the restaurant is so dimly lit. I think it's just not my type of ambiance, and everyone is talking so it's so loud and dark. The tables are definitely all squished together. First, I asked for truffle crusted and instead got blue cheese. Secondly, we only asked for 2 desserts and received 3 instead because the server said he was going to "do me a favor" and added 3 to our bill. I mean, I said no but I just decided to not make a big fuss since it was my birthday. Would not come back to this location. read more

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We celebrated at Ruth's Chris Steak House and honestly... it never disappoints. From the second we walked in, the service was on point. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and quick without ever making us feel rushed. That kind of consistency is exactly why we keep coming back. The tomahawk steak was unreal. Perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and served sizzling just the way it should be. We had a margarita and a lemon drop martini, and both were made perfectly. Smooth, balanced, and exactly what you want with a great steak. And just when we thought it couldn't get any better, they surprised us with the most amazing complimentary desserts to celebrate. Such a thoughtful touch, and honestly what sets this place apart. It made the night feel even more special and personal. The experience is the same: amazing food, great drinks, thoughtful service, and zero disappointments. read more

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Food at Ruth's Chris is always reliable. The filets are cooked to perfection and the sides are always on point. Our server, Carter, really elevated this trip. He was funny, personable and his warmth exuded in every interaction. He was super sweet with our kids. He was attentive to every detail. The vibe at this Ruth's Chris is upscale and warm and inviting. All the staff really go above and beyond. read more

Quality here is pretty consistent. Food and service is always on point. No surprises. You get what you expect and never receive less. Parking can be an issue here but a little walk never hurt anyone. Would come back read more

Yummy and great service! Everyone was very nice and the steaks were all perfectly cooked which typically does not happen for big parties. Fortunately they were all very tasty! read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

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Always great service and quality. The atmosphere is nice, the servers know the menu very well, it's always enjoyable. I recently had the seared scallops. They were cooked just right and the brussels sprouts went well with them. Not pictured was the creme brulee. It was very smooth and delicious! read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Ruth's Chopped Salad and Pinot Noir - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

Thank you Ruth's Chris Steak House for a great birthday dinner experience! This was my first time dining here and I'm really glad we decided to try it. Ambiance: The vibe was perfect for a date night, family gathering, or if you just want to feel a little fancy for the night. The lighting was intimate, classy, and made the whole experience feel special. Definitely a 10/10. Food: The food did not disappoint! I ordered the 6 oz filet mignon with lobster and garlic mashed potatoes, and my husband got the New York steak. Both steaks were juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly--we enjoyed every bite. For appetizers, I had the French onion soup and my husband ordered the BBQ shrimp. Even though I'm usually not a big onion fan, the soup was surprisingly really good. Dessert was the cheesecake plus a complimentary crème brûlée for my birthday, and both were delicious. Not overly sweet--just the perfect amount. Overall, the food was a highlight of the night. Service: This part was a bit mixed. My husband had an 8:30 pm reservation. When we arrived, we were told it would be a few minutes, which was totally fine--but we ended up waiting about 20 minutes and noticed other parties being seated before us, which felt a little odd given our reservation time. When my husband checked in with the hostess Cheri, her response came off a bit rude, saying there was a party ahead of us, which didn't sit right since it was already past our reservation time. That said, Angelo (I believe that was his name) completely turned things around. He seated us, wished me a happy birthday, and made sure we were taken care of--10/10 service from him. Our waiter Ben was also amazing. Even though he was clearly busy, he made sure everything came out correctly and cooked perfectly. Thank you, Ben, for the great service! Overall: Despite the rough start at the host stand, we still had a really great experience. The food, ambiance, and service from Angelo and Ben made up for it. I'll definitely be back soon read more

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We went for Thanksgiving, and everything hit the spot. The turkey was super flavorful, and the steaks were exactly what you expect from Ruth's Chris juicy, tasty, just right. Ashley took great care of us the whole time, really friendly and on top of everything. And a big shout-out to Bill, the manager. We accidentally dropped our credit card, and he called us right away to let us know. We just turned around and went back to pick it up super honest and professional. Great food, great service, and good people. Definitely a place you can trust. read more

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Whenever I'm craving steak, I immediately visualize that 500 degree sizzling plate dangerous enough to send me to the ICU with third degree burns. Perhaps it's the allure of the risk, and I have accidentally burned myself many times, but I've concluded the risk is worth the reward in this case. And you might say you have had USDA Prime steak elsewhere, but until you've tried Ruth's Chris, you haven't experienced the potential of a steak that has been cut, prepared and seasoned to perfection by the experts. I can hear my steak approaching the table from down the aisle, that harmonious symphony of crackling butter rivals even the most classic pieces by Tchaikovsky. I don't even think there's any competition, Ruth's Chris has beef down to a science. What stands out at Irvine specifically, above and beyond the food, is without a doubt a culture of retaining quality service staff--which speaks to the way they take care of their employees here. It's not uncommon to encounter a waiter with over 25 years of experience, in my case, Carter is just a stand-out example of how service should be in the food service industry. He can handle multiple tables with grace--his approach is so effortless and during our visits he definitely made our experience fun, lighthearted and delicious. I will be returning, after all, this is really the best steak in town. read more

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I came here to celebrate a birthday and the day of I got a phone call asking for their name so they can put it on a menu which I thought was a really nice touch - however when I got there they got the spelling wrong which was weird since I spelled it out for Sherry(?) but not a huge deal. We were seated after about 5 minutes of waiting and promptly served water and were handed our menus. We decided to go with the calamari, chopped salad w/ no blue cheese, 16 oz ribeye, and garlic mashed potatoes. Calamari (3/5) - The initial taste was great, crisp and lightly coated in the batter. However after that initial layer of calamari, we saw the rest had been drenched in a Thai chili sauce which made the entire dish soggy and not very appetizing. I wish we would have known the dish was served like this otherwise we would have asked for the sauce to be on the side. Chopped Salad (3.5/5) - The presentation of the salad was interesting and we were expecting it to come in a bowl but I should've checked pictures beforehand. There was pretty much no flavor to this salad. It was creamy but the sauce didn't add anything to this dish. I found myself reaching for the bacon and fried onions to look for any hint of flavor. Also I did ask for no blue cheese but I definitely noticed there was a taste of blue cheese in this dish but by that point we were just hungry and wanted to get our steak. 16 oz Ribeye (4/5) - We shared a ribeye and that was more than enough as we were pretty much full from the salad and calamari. The steak was brought out on a sizzling plate of butter and they also give you individual plates also hot with butter. It was cooked perfectly medium rare but the butter was way too overpowering where I couldn't really enjoy the steak. Next time I would definitely forego the butter plate. Garlic Mashed Potatoes (3.5/5) - This was a huge size and brought out with our steak. The flavor was again lacking and drenched in butter so I had to add my own salt on the side. There was no hint of garlic in this dish as well so that was very disappointing. Overall, this was my first time here and probably my last. Unfortunately most of the food lacked flavor and it seemed like butter was their only seasoning. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice but there was an insect on my table when I got seated so that was a little off putting as well. Our server was nice though, attentive enough and he also brought out a complementary dessert for the birthday. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Calamari - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

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Nice location in Irvine. Valet parking only. Well made cocktail. New York Steak don't look medium rare but still very tender and delicious. Interior spacing seems tide , hard to walk around. read more

Our server Ben B. last night was rude and discriminatory trying to insult us because my husband hadn't been to Ruth's Chris before. We have been to far superior steakhouses but wanted to try this place. The server ruined our date night and we just wanted to leave. Please train servers how to speak to and make customers feel comfortable and wanting to come back. If this is "fine" dining then service should make it feel that way. Food was also so bad for a "steakhouse". read more

Restaurant is clean, well organized, elegant and nicely decorated. Our server KC was excellent. Polite, knowledgeable, and efficient. Food was well cooked, seasoned and delicious. read more

It was an experience on Saturday night this past weekend, my first time to a Ruth's Chris Steak House, my boyfriend has been to others many times. Giving you the whole experience. We had a 745 reservation for Saturday, and upon arriving right at the time, were told by this 'hostess' at the counter that they do not kick people out, so we would not be seated until a table opened up and waited 10 minutes. I guess this is fine - since the wait wasn't that long - but maybe don't accept reservations if you aren't going to provide tables at the given time? I will say that she wasn't quite pleasant for a hostess either. We were seated at a nice table 'overlooking Michelson' hahaha . Our waiter Ben showed up - he was very attentive to the cleanliness of our table, glasses, and well knowledgeable of menu items and good tequila for my boyfriends margherita. Thank you Ben for a great experience. You were very nice and supportive. He additionally took our order and upon review - discussed that what my boyfriend was actually ordering would be more cost efficient if he went the '3 course' meal route. This was a nice surprise as restaurants normally seem to want to get you to spend more. While the food was EXCELLENT, I will say that the timeliness and length of wait time before receiving things such as beverages, salad, and meal, etc did take quite a bit more time than we had hoped - but food was fantastic. Classic Caesar salad was a hit - as simple and elegantly done as it could be - with beautiful shavings of Parmesan cheese. Boyfriend got the Crusted filet - which was cooked to perfection. I got the petite filet with crab stuffed shrimp - fall selection special - and it did not disappoint. Steak cooked perfectly, and crab meat was delish. Shrimp nice and crisp as well. Veggies underneath were seasoned perfectly but a tad bit on the hard side - but overall fantastic .... with a side of Lobster Mac n' cheese - which was OH / MY / GAWD AWESOME. Took home a slice of Carrot cake (which is my favorite). The cake was moist, with a nice sweet frosting. I would say it was very good cake - but not the best I've had by far. (ever have it from The Big Texan, in Amarillo, TX? that's the best) Anyhow!! The primary downfall of the evening, was the fact that the restrooms were 'flooding' and completely inoperable for the course of our meal. This was quite frustrating and caused some angst amongst us during the meal - leading us to have to walk across the parking lot to use North Italia's restrooms any time we needed to use them. Which mostly had lines each time. Starbucks is lucky they closed early on a Saturday or people would have been using theirs instead. Due to this circumstance, and a brief conversation, the manager took care of us and shared his feelings on the events of the evening, providing his card and availability to reach out if we wanted next time we go back. I will end on one note. It's very disappointing these days to see that people do not take care in dressing appropriately for places of business, like Ruth's chris. We got dressed up like a nice date night. It's so upsetting to see patrons around in tank tops, jeans, sneakers, and tshirts, etc. If you're paying for food, like at Ruth CHris, I would hope that people could dress a bit nicer for the environment, but it was thoroughly disappointing to see the clothing on the tables that surrounded us and on the walk in. Can't we get back to respect for people/places like we were taught growing up in my era. (Parking note: Valet parking in lot with North Italia. The ticket they give you has a qr code on it for payment - this does not work - just ignore it). read more

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This was she second time I had ever been here and it was amazing. Ruth chris is such a great and stellar place, I will be sure to go again once I get the money. Ilove the atmosphere and the food, and the waiters are amazing. 10/10 I would definitely go again. read more

Let me just start off by saying I'm normally not a big steak lover. I like it, but enjoy other things as well. BUT let me tell you - Ruth's Chris Steak House converted me. Now I am a steak believer! I ordered the 11oz filet mignon with a truffle crust and it was cooked to perfection - medium rare just like I wanted, and oh so tender and juicy. The 11oz was the perfect size for me. We had a large group and so we ordered a handful of sides to share, including mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, brussels sprouts and mushrooms. The sides were all fine but nothing special. The steaks are really what stand out here. Oh and did I mention the steaks are sizzled in butter? I ordered a blueberry mojito to drink and it was delicious. My server told me they were out of the normal light rum that is used in mojitos, but I was fine with subbing in a dark rum, since I don't drink much and I honestly couldn't tell the difference. I was perfectly happy with it! I appreciated how courteous the waiter was though, to make sure I was happy with everything. For dessert I got to try their cheesecake, creme brulee and chocolate cake. I'm a big chocolate lover so that was my favorite, but you really can't go wrong with any of them! The chocolate cake had a hint of coffee flavor which added nice depth. In conclusion: get a steak. Don't come here to order the chicken or fish, because what's the point? You can get those from any restaurant. But this is the place for fantastic, best-in-your-life steaks. read more

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Came here to celebrate 5 years since my husband and I's first date. We arrived with a reservation and were pleased to be seated immediately. I loved the candlelit vibe and intimacy we were able to experience in the restaurant before it got too busy. Our server Ben was so knowledgeable, he answered all of our questions and had wonderful recommendations for us. He was especially helpful in navigating my gluten allergy. Thankful that he even surprised us with complimentary dessert that was gluten free so I could fully enjoy the celebration with a treat! A wonderful first impression for us! read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - dessert - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

Parking here can be challenging, but not too difficult. The place also has valet if you have trouble finding a spot. We made reservations, so we got seated quickly. We ordered from their set menu, and everything was super good. You choose an appetizer, an entree, a side, and a dessert for $60 (depending on what you get). I ordered the Soup of the Day (which was French onion soup), ribeye steak (extra cost to upgrade), garlic mashed potatoes, and chocolate cheesecake. Everything was phenomenal, especially the service. The French Onion Soup was cheesy and had a delicious taste without being overwhelmed with onions. The Ribeye (medium) was super good and tasted so great with the sizzling butter spread. It was packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The garlic mashed potatoes were also good and creamy. The chocolate cheesecake was more like a mousse cake (my favorite) and not too sweet. Overall, great experience and food! Recommendation(s): - French Onion Soup - Ribeye (Medium) - Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Chocolate Cheesecake Service: 5+/5 -- Amazing service! Tip(s): - Parking can get tough, but they valet - Restrooms available - Make reservations read more

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It's always good to go to Ruth's Chris one of my favorite steakhouses they have some of the best tasting steaks and the service here is great.. I ordered a filet mignon with shrimp and it was juicy tender & delicious.. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - PETITE FILET & SHRIMP* - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

The 8 oz filet mignon was outstanding (tender, buttery and piping hot). It was complementary with the cream spinach and mash potato. I also enjoyed the dense cheesecake for dessert. The staff were wonderful and attentive. The ambiance is dark, cozy but more of a modern vibe for a steakhouse. Come early as parking can be chaotic in this shopping center. Valet parking is also an option. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - FILET* - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

Both times I have visited this location, I was not disappointed. The food is outstanding. The steak was still very much sizzling when it was placed on the table. The sweet potato casserole was delicious. The service was excellent. Overall, the atmosphere was very nice and relaxed. I had a great time! read more

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Had a reservation for Christmas Eve at 7:45 and didn't get seated til 8:12 but then arrived to a still dirty table so had to wait a bit more for it to get cleaned. Ordered filet medium rare and lobster tail (winter selection), barbecued shrimp, lobster mac and cheese, creamed spinach, and a pomegranate martini. While waiting for our food to come out, I saw that a pomegranate martini was ready at the bar, had a feeling it was mine, but had to wait for a really long time to have it served (I got it right before the food started coming out). It's a pretty strong drink, fruity but not strongly sweet. Overall it was smooth and a decent sized martini. The barbecued shrimp was my favorite item. So flavorful and I love the freshness of the cucumber salad that it comes with which is a nice contrast to the creamy sauce that the shrimp is coated in. Unfortunately, I found a long piece of hair sauced onto one of the pieces after I took a bite and let the guy who came to plate our other dishes know about it (he was not our server). He was really dismissive and sassy with his response, replying that it's not a big deal and that the dish could be easily replaced. Mind you, we didn't even make a big fuss about it, yes it was a complaint so we weren't sounding thrilled but it felt rly rude for him to respond like we were an issue to be finding the hair an issue. Our server, Leo I believe, and upper management however were very sweet and accommodating and apologized for the incident. I really do appreciate how upper management responded to the issue and made us feel valued as a customer. It's just the attitude of that one guy that still pmo. The filet was perfectly cooked, beautifully red and tender. I loved that the extra plate we asked for that I ate off of came with garlic butter melted on it, adding extra oomph of flavor. Lobster was tender and well seasoned. This surf and turf plate is a winter selection menu item, so I'm glad I came in at a time I could try it cuz filet and lobster are def favs of mine Lobster mac and cheese was good but not wowing, I wish the noodles came covered in the cheese and were softer. They serve their noodles quite firm. Good amount of lobster in it I was curious to try the creamed spinach cuz I saw it was a popular fav and it was decent but also not outstanding to me personally. It has a very strong spinach flavor and although I enjoy spinach, I'd prolly prefer getting the Brussels spouts or sum other vegetable next time. Ended the meal with another winter selection menu item: the chocolate molten lava cake. I was eyeing that one and after hearing our waiter's recommendation for it, we were convinced right away to get it. It was so good, rich chocolate flavor but wasn't too sweet. Not your typical molten lava cake cuz it didn't really have a liquid melted center per se, but it still def had the gooey chocolate factor. So good with the ice cream and strawberry. Food was good and I do give grace for some of the inconveniences like waiting as long as we did even w a rez due to special circumstances of it being Christmas Eve. I would come back again and hopefully have a smoother experience. read more

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My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary and chose Ruth's Chris in Irvine. We were able to get a reservation at our preferred time. The evening was fantastic. There was anniversary confetti on the table! Carter Thomas was our brilliant server. We followed his recommendations and each ordered the three course special for $55. Our steak and shrimp were cooked to perfection. We enjoyed the house salad and I highly recommend the garlic mashed potatoes. The Brussel sprouts were ok. Carter recommended wine and brought an anniversary cream brûlée to top off the evening. Service: A+ Food: A+ Ambiance: A read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Confetti on the table to celebrate! So thoughtful! - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

Located across from North Italia. Parking is a scene. Had to circle a few times until I finally found a spot, but free. You can also pay to valet ($6). House bread came out warm and comforting. Goat cheese artichoke dip was ok, very heavy. Seared ahi tuna was good but bland. The steak house salad was good, nice combination of fresh ingredients and refreshing. Got the rare 16oz ribeye topped with grilled shrimp. Steak came out on a sizzling hot plate, so be careful. It was good but laying on a lake of butter. Each bite was dripping in butter. It was too much butter which took away the taste of the actual steak. The shrimps were nicely laid out like a rose on top of the steak. Garlic mashed potatoes and cream spinach were great. Cheesecake with fresh berries were excellent and a great way to end the meal. Overall great dinner other than the steak having extremes amount of butter. read more

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The crème brûlée was the best I have ever had! Sometimes you just come to a restaurant just for the dessert and pair it with a baileys coffee. Best decision ever! The ambiance is better than expected. Nice and sophisticated. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Cheesecake and amazing CRME BRLE - Steakhouses Near Me - Irvine, California

Wow, what a great experience. Came here for my dad's birthday and we were seated in a separate nice, quiet room at a big table. The server was exceptional. He was very attentive, attended to my dad, called my 12 year old son "sir" which was a huge hit with my son :) The food also did not disappoint. We loved it and we will definitely be back! read more

Liked the food and the birthday celebration! Except for the creamed spinach that we sent back due to an off taste. Great food and drink: * Appetizer. Shared a large and very tasty calamari plate, perfect combination of sweet and savory and not too chewy. * Meat. Ribeye, New York, 11-ounce center cut filet all medium rare. * Sides. Creamed spinach was sent back / taken off the bill / replaced by asparagus that was large and tender, not fibrous. The creamed spinach was good on previous visits but had an earthy taste on this visit. Cremini mushrooms au jus. The sweet potato casserole was big and sweet enough to be a dessert. * Desserts. Chocolate lava cake, free crème brûlée for the birthday guy, bread pudding with whiskey sauce. * Drinks. Shirley Temple with free refills! Water. But the service was slow. We had to repeatedly wait for our waiter to come to the dining room and then catch his attention. Payment was also slow. Recommendations: 1. Do not seat guests next to each other as they come in. Leave gaps between seated tables. That will reduce the noise from servers and other guests and add to the experience. Of course, as the restaurant fills up, tables will be taken, but meanwhile it would be nice to have some room. 2. We sat on the inside, but the servers paid more attention to chatty guests and to tables along the window. 3. Ask Corporate to let customers check the balance of a gift card online. We had some old electronic gift cards and because we could not check their balances before our visit, the restaurant had to do it, wasting everyone's time. 4. Let us pay the bill at the table. About 25 minutes to pay the bill. The bill came, then the credit card slip, then the adjusted bill without the spinach, no adjusted credit card slip, then it took about fifteen minutes to check if the electronic gift cards had a balance, then we could not pay by credit card because there was no slip, so no way to add a tip, and finally we just paid the bill and tip the old fashioned way - using physical (plastic) gift cards + cash. read more

We came to eat dinner on a Sunday night around 8PM. Parking was not too bad at this time of day luckily! We sat down and was immediately greeted by our server Esteban and got some fresh bread at the table which tasted amazing! We were both rather impressed with the food, we ordered the 3 course meal for $55 and it was worth every cent!! Cesar Salad 5/5: The salad was perfectly balanced with the amount of dressing and cheese, probably one of the best Cesar Salads I had in awhile. 6oz filet+ 3 Jumbo Shrimp 5/5: they were not kidding when they brought this out saying the plate was hot!! But overall was amazing, my steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the shrimp was seasoned well! Mashed Potato side 4/5: Overall I thought the potatoes were really good, but by boyfriend thought that it needed more butter and salt which we easily added ourselves. Personal Cheesecake 5/5: The cheesecake itself was the perfect size and a great way to end the meal as I was stuffed from the apps and entree. side note: the berries were so sweet and so good, I wish I could have more of the blackberries lol. Overall: 4.75/5 The ambiance made for an amazing date spot as well! I would definitely come back and would as for Esteban again as my server ! He was always quick to check in on us and always asked if we needed anything else. read more

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Ruth's Chris in Irvine had all the makings of a great night, but the execution just did not quite land this time. Let's start with the food. The steak was good, but surprisingly underseasoned. Some bites were flavorful, others felt completely bland, which made it hard to fully enjoy. The mac and cheese was honestly the biggest letdown. It was soupy, lacked flavor, and is not something I would ever recommend. The brussels sprouts were just okay and did not stand out at all. The mashed potatoes were probably the best side on the table, though even those did not blow me away. The chopped salad, however, is still a winner and remains one of my favorites here. Dessert was a brighter moment. The carrot cake was excellent, especially with the texture and subtle sweetness from the coconut. The crème brûlée was good, but nothing memorable. The ambiance was lovely. Dim lighting, lively energy, and not too loud. It felt upscale without being stuffy. Service was the highlight of the night. Carter took great care of my family and made sure we always felt attended to, which truly elevated the experience. I have been to Ruth's Chris many times and this just was not their strongest night. I hope it was an off evening, because I know they are capable of much better. read more

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Came here for an anniversary several months ago and had a pleasant time. The waiter was really professional (+ funny) and they added a cute message for us on the menu, which I thought was a nice touch. If you're coming here, you know the steaks are gonna be cooked exactly to your liking and served sizzling in butter. The sides we got (mashed potatoes and mushrooms) were flavorful, no complaints. Great place for a romantic date night around Irvine! read more