The restaurant is located about three miles from Princeton University. The restaurant has a large free shared parking lot. The restaurant has several private areas for dining. The main dining room is the largest with tables and chairs set for the size of the party. There are separate enclosed booths along one side of the main dining room. The prices of the meals are expensive. The menu is extensive with various cuts of steak, seafood and side dishes. The steaks are cooked to order and served on a plate that is very hot off the grill. The service is exceptional. The server carefully reviews the order with the guests before submitting it. All dishes served were delicious. read more

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Friendly and attentive service. Excellent steak. Now for the sad part....the atmosphere. The entire place is old and dated. It does not match the menu and price you pay for a dinner. The bar still has Christmas ornaments on the 1990 light fixtures and everything looks so run down. The prices are in line with high end steak houses so you'd expect a nice vibe but this location lacks that. Unfortunately, we won't return. read more

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Upon pulling up I thought this was a hotel as that is what the exterior looks like. Once inside, they couldn't find our reservation, but when we showed them our confirmation, they were able to accommodate us. They called the names of 2 parties back to back who weren't there, and then asked our name and the names of the other group who were waiting, and seated us about 5 mins later. They seemed to be a bit unorganized. Service by Ryan was good, however, there were a few misses. He never asked if we were celebrating anything, which we were --a birthday. They put bacon on my salad even though I requested it be omitted, I had to ask three times for the appetizer to be boxed, as we couldn't finish it, and it was in the way now that our entrees were brought out. A manager came by the table to check in and we told him we had a birthday at the table, but there was no acknowledgment at all. At another Ruth's they decorated the table, and comped a glass of champagne. Nothing major, but it's the little things that make service special. The food at this location was good -we enjoyed the stuffed chicken, filet with shrimp, goat cheese artichoke dip and crab cakes. The wedge salad was ok, but the cheesecake was too thick, and neither of us liked it after each taking a bite. Ryan removed it from the bill. Overall the dining experience at this location was just ok. read more

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We had an impromptu dinner to celebrate my mom's birthday, and it was such a delight! It started with them, leaving a birthday card on the table with balloon confetti, which I thought was such a cute touch. The steak was unbelievable, and the au gratin potatoes were delicious! I could rave about the Caesar salad.. although I do wish there were more croutons Our waitress, Jenny, was an absolute sweetheart, and worked very hard. She was very attentive and very personable and she definitely made the experience more enjoyable. They did surprise us, and they brought out a cheesecake to celebrate. Also, do yourself a favor and get the pomegranate martini... or two. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Mixed experience. When the service hit, it really delivered. When it didn't, the gaps were obvious. My drink took a long time to arrive, empty glasses sat too long, and my second drink didn't come until dessert. We dealt with the same delays on water jug refills for the table. The Sweet & Smoky Margarita tasted great but was weak. The food was good, not great. My medium rare 8 oz Filet was cooked perfectly, and the bleu cheese crust was nicely balanced. The Brussels Sprouts and Calamari were solid. My younger daughter loved the Lobster Mac and Cheese as her meal from the sides menu, and my older daughter cleaned her plate of the kids' 4 oz Steak with Mashed Potatoes. Desserts were inconsistent. The Bread Pudding was good but my nephew didn't like his Chocolate Sin Cake. It was extremely rich and all ganache. His girlfriend found the Creme Brulee just okay. Early 2000s vibes. Overall, the experience didn't feel or look like fine dining nor a high-end steakhouse. NOTES/TIPS: **Easy parking in their own lot. **Wheelchair-accessible. **Nice restrooms- a bit too warm though. read more

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One would think that with such a high profile venue, better menu information would be available.

Great service. Cute decor. Relaxing and nice feeling. Oodles of staff members caring for your every wish. I loved my sea bass ! Flavorful, hot, fresh and scrumptious! The shrimp appetizer for the table was lovely. My desert was birthday cake! Cheesecake! My favorite! Perfectly delicious! Lovely time!!! Thank you! read more

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Been here a few times I always order the PETITE FILET and cream spinach. It's a great combo that never lets me down. The filet is always cooked and spiced just right I get it medium well. The cream spinach is a perfect companion to my filet. It's tasty and creamy almost the same consistency as mashed potatoes but spinach. The service is very good the waiters I have had are very knowledgeable and attentive. They will check on you constantly. The ambience is of a high end restaurant they play music at a comfortable level and the lights are at 50% dimness. It's low enough for the mood but not dark enough where you need a flashlight or you think they are hiding the food. It's definitely worth a visit read more

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I visited this Ruth's Chris with my mom for her birthday. This was her first time going to Ruth's Chris. We ended up getting steak and shared a few sides amongst us. Typically, my favorite sides are the creamed spinach and the sweet potato casserole, and although they were tasty as usual, the real star of the show was the brussel sprouts. They were so good that we ate all of them at the restaurant and had to get an additional order of brussel sprouts just to take home with the rest of our leftovers. When I made the reservation, I indicated on the reservation that we were there to celebrate a birthday. When we arrived at our table, they had birthday confetti on the table. Usually, they would give a birthday person a small version of one of their desserts, but they ended up giving us a full sized portion of their cheesecake for us to share. I thought those were nice touches. Our waiter did an excellent job as well. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Filet mignon topped with shrimp - Steakhouses Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Excellent experience for my birthday dinner! Service by Bay & team was 1st class. They made us feel like we were the only clients they were serving. All foods were perfectly prepared and delicious! Enjoyed the Caesar salad, salmon with shrimp with a side of roasted brussel sprouts. The dessert was enough to share. Can't wait to go back again! read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Birthday dessert - Steakhouses Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Our very first time eating at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and although the ambiance is a real steakhouse look the experience was not. A huge disappointment considering the highlight of our dinner was the steakhouse salad! The Filet and shrimp was mediocre at best, steak undercooked to requested medium rare and the shrimp size 30's, should've been at least 16-20 count. They gave us a cheesecake that looked like an Entenmans and given to us in a to go container. Service was not good at all even if it was a financial retirement meeting in a private room with approximately 50 guests. Oh well they won't be seeing us back again. read more

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I recently dined at Ruth's Chris in Princeton, and despite some negative reviews I've seen, my experience was overwhelmingly positive. To start, we had the Calamari appetizer, which was crispy and flavorful. For sides, I ordered the Lobster Mac & Cheese, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Sweet Potato Casserole. The Lobster Mac & Cheese was rich and indulgent, the roasted brussels sprouts were perfectly roasted, and the Sweet Potato Casserole had a great balance of sweet and savory. As for drinks, they were delicious and definitely packed a punch--perfectly crafted: ordered the gamblers old fashioned and pomegranate martini Our main course consisted of steak, which took a little longer to come out than I'd have liked. I was getting a bit hungry while waiting, but when it arrived, it was cooked exactly to our liking, and the wait was worth it. The steak is served on extremely hot plates (around 500 degrees!), so it continues to cook as you eat. Just be cautious not to touch the plate--it's incredibly hot! Listen to the plate sizzle in the video below Our server, Damon, was professional, attentive, and knowledgeable, making sure we had everything we needed. The manager, John, also checked in to ensure we were having a great experience. The restaurant is conveniently located off Route 1 near the Westin, with plenty of parking and handicap spots available. It's a decent-sized space, and while it was quiet when I arrived on a Monday evening, it got much louder around 8:30 PM when two large corporate parties came in. Overall, I enjoyed my food and experience. read more

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It was my first time dining there. It is highly over rated. The service was extremely slow and the food was salty. I orders ribeye, it was tough, even though i got med rare. The creamed spinich was salty, mushrooms were salty. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - My friend & i celebrating her retirement at Christy. - Steakhouses Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

We received a gift card from my girlfriend's parents and decided to go for a date night. The restaurant was very nicely decorated and gave off that rich elegant vibe. The servers were very professional and nice and treated me like I was a millionaire while I was eating there if that makes sense. The food was very good but I just feel like at that price point I've had better food from independent steak houses. It was a great experience and nothing was bad I just felt the prices were higher than they should've been for what we got. They have specials and deals which I'm sure are worth it but the regular menu is a little expensive. The experience was great but honestly I probably wouldn't choose to come back but would rather go to independent restaurants instead. read more

Celebrated my birthday at this wonderful restaurant and from the time you check in to the end of the night I must say the service was impeccable. Detail oriented to asking to take your coat, being escorted to your table with the host, recommendations from our wait staff and the manager coming to our table to ask if everything was to our liking! I forgot how I am surrounded by wonderful steak house and premier restaurants. I MUST do this more often. Thank you to my dear friend for a great night of dining, great conversation and food!! read more

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The best way to describe the quality of the meat is that it is "rough." Ordered a strip steak medium and it was well done. Servers were so busy that by the time I gave the feedback I was disappointed with the whole experience. Used to be a place for special occasions. Others in my party also not impressed with the quality of the meat although theirs were prepared as ordered. The salad was good. read more

Against my better judgement we always find our way back here and while Ruth's Chris has been slipping for years, their recent buy-out at the hands of Olive Garden's parent Darden has done nothing but accelerate the skid. In a word, the service sucks and steaks, that once bore RC's signature sizzle come plated at room temperature at best. At this point, Ruth's Chris is the steakhouse equivalent of a Hollywood sound stage -- everything looks the part but in the end the props are only fiction. Two egregiously overpriced stars. read more

It's been a while since dining at a RC. It did not disappoint which was great since I came with a first timer! Lemon Drop Martini Sweet potato casserole Lamb chops Service and ambiance were perfect for an early dinner without a reservation. We also had the mashed potatoes which were okay and added the delicious calamari for the app, the little crust thingy for the chops! I'm going to try to get back there, sooner rather than later. read more

Awesome bartender - Maurice!! Very pleasant, kept an eye on us the whole time. Of course the steak was amazing!!

Our meal last night was perfect. The service, the waiter named Tommy, the ribeyes; everything was top notch.

Graduation and anniversary dinner combined, and Ruth's Chris delivered as always. As you're no doubt aware, RC is a chain, and they do an excellent job of delivering a consistent experience regardless of geography. Cute decorations on the table to acknowledge the special events. Predictably attentive, knowledgeable server. Wine list is extensive if expensive...but that's typical of steakhouses. Love the bread -- two short baguettes that are right out of the oven. We reloaded once. Three ribeyes (cooked properly!) and an order of crab cakes with sides of lobster mac and cheese (insanely good) and their sweet potatoes. Make no mistake, this place is full cholesterol, full fat, full calories, and full priced. And in fairness, there's nothing unique about each location -- but that's their strategy. We were delighted with the consistently of the experience -- and the whole experience. read more

Ruth's Chris hits the spot each and every time. My wife and I were seated soon as we arrived for our 6pm reservations on Saturday. Jim was my server and he was great. He explained the new items on the menu and was attentive. As for the food, I usually go for the ribeye or filet, but I heard good things about the bone in filet, so I gave it a try. It did not disappoint! The bone truly enhanced the flavor compared to the standard filet. I chose to have it topped with collasal crab, which is a little different from "oscar style". This surf and turf option was amazing as the crab complimented the filet nicely. For the sides I went with my go to, the sweet potato casserole and cream of spinach. 10/10 for each item. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Sweet potato casserole and cream of spinach - Steakhouses Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Great steakhouse! I am not the biggest steak person but people are so right about how much a good steak will make you appreciate steak! First time at any Ruth's Chris and it will not be my last. What we ordered: - CAESAR SALAD (romaine hearts, parmesan & romano, creamy caesar) - VEAL OSSO BUCO RAVIOLI (saffron pasta, baby spinach, veal demi-glaze) - GARLIC MASHED - CREMINI MUSHROOMS (pan-roasted, fresh thyme) - RIBEYE read more

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Had the BEST BIRTHDAY dinner . They ALL wished my son happy birthday. Made him feel special That itself is enough for me giving glowing stars But the food deserves extra cause it was outstanding Our server Jason was very attentive, polite and had good recommendations Lovely Rosé, lemonade on his suggestion, turned out to be a great choice Calamari and crab cakes were excellent appetizers. Our steaks and fish were made to perfection We always enjoy dining at Princeton Ruth's Chris Thank you to the entire staff read more

Lives up to the name of this franchise steakhouse went here for a happy hour with colleagues, and service was good despite a happy hour crowd. Menu prices right for happy hour food and drinks. We got nicely toasted steak sandwiches with fries and pomegranate martini. Sat in front by bar and if you want more cozy tables seated in back of restaurant. read more

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Great diner at great price. Special $55 included soup or salad, filet chicken or Fish, one side and desert. Onion soup better than most, filet cooked perfect and a personal cheesecake with fresh berries!!! However the seafood tower was less than expected. Close to $200 no clams, no oysters no crab legs! Minimal amount of seafood for the money- I know seafood high cost! I'd skip next time! Waiter n staff excellent! Price on happy hour drinks great and the zucchini sticks enjoyable! Although special has ended---We'll be back!! (Be a 5+ stars if I did not have the seafood tower!!) read more

I went there last night 8/2/2025. I go there frequently. Last night was the worst dinner I've ever had there. I had a reservation. They "checked us in" and then left us to wait and wait. No communication from the hostess desk. Very unprofessional. They then started pushing people to eat at the bar tables. They finally said there were no tables available in the dining room. The steaks were ok. They were tough to cut. We each had a $73 steak that was just ok. I had to send back the lobster mac and cheese because it was crusted over and dry. Not creamy like it usually is. I really dislike a $234 + tip dinner that is marginally good. The ONLY saving grace was our amazing server. His name was Joe and he was the ONLY pleasant part of our evening. They were severely understaffed and overbooked. It was terrible. I will likely not go back to this location. read more

My husband and I had reservations for Valentine's Day around 7 PM, so I only had a smoothie in the morning and then attended a baby shower from 3to 5:30. We skipped eating there--even though the food looked amazing--because we were saving our appetites for Ruth's Chris. This was our third time dining here, and this time we decided to bring our kids along so they could enjoy it too. I usually order the lamb chops because they're my favorite and my go-to meal here. Unfortunately, this time they were extremely chewy and tough. Each piece tasted different. Some I could barely cut with my knife, and others were so hard that I had to struggle to bite through them. I don't like making people feel uncomfortable, so when the staff asked if everything was okay, I smiled and said yes. But honestly, I was struggling the entire time. Some pieces were so tough that I ended up swallowing large chunks instead of fully chewing. I couldn't even finish the last piece. My kids ordered chicken ages 8/10 skin was seasoned well, but the inside was very dry. There was no juice on the plate at all, and they had a hard time eating it. It was so dry that they were almost choking while trying to chew it. We drove over an hour to get to this restaurant, and sadly, our Valentine's Day dinner was very disappointing. My husband said his meal was "fine," but about five minutes before we got home, he pulled into McDonald's and ordered a number nine--so clearly, he wasn't satisfied and was still hungry. For me, the most disappointing part is that I basically starved myself all day looking forward to those lamb chops, only to struggle through them and not even be able to enjoy my meal. There is nothing wrong with my teeth. This is normally my favorite dish here, which makes this even more frustrating. Between the long drive, the poor food quality, and the overall disappointment, it felt like a waste of time and money. Based on this experience, I don't think it's worth returning. BUT HANDING OUT ROSES TO ALL THE GIRLS/ LADIES WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT.MY DAUGHTER FELT VERY SPECIAL. read more

Nice ambience when we arrived. Dress code is business casual but there were some people who were dressed more casually. We got led to our booth and the seat had a lot of crumbs on it. Our waiter brought us freshly baked bread, which was very good. The mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat were good as well and probably my favorite dish that we got. I got the prix fixe menu with steak house salad which I thought would have steak in it but was just vegetables, a few sliced cherry tomatoes, and a few croutons. There was too much dressing on it for me and not very impressive in my opinion. For main, I got the steak and lobster which was good but generally I am not a steak person so I wasn't super impressed. I got the mashed potatoes as the side dish, which lacked flavor and was very average. For dessert, it came with mini cheesecake with a sour cream topping and fruit, which was good as well. read more

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My favorite restaurant My recommendations: 1. Starters: the crab cake ! So good. I usually make a mini crab cake sandwich with the complimentary bread. 2. If you've never had steak than that's the first place to start. Also great is the lamb chops which I had for the first time last week. My favorite side is the baked sweet yams Note: everything is a la cart I've been to both the Weehawken and Princeton location and at both places the food is amazing and the service is even better ! read more

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Got take out for Mother's Day and their customer service was so poor. They treated my brother-in-law like a delivery driver. They missed food in the order and upon return to retrieve the items they said "you need to check your order before leave". Disrespectful overall and definitely will not be returning. The food was good, as expected read more

I love Ruth Chris. My fiancé and I usually just come for dinner on special occasions. This time we showed up for Happy Hour on a Thursday afternoon. The bar area was clean and quiet. The bartenders were friendly and greeted us as soon as we sat down. The happy hour menu had reduced price cocktails for $12. I had a pomegranate martini and a lemon drop. They were both okay. In my opinion the regular price should've been $12 and the happy hour price $8 as the glasses seemed smaller than average. We ordered Spicy Shrimp from the Happy Hour menu. It was a full portion and they were delicious. Good value for the money. Overall I love Ruth Chris but, if you're looking for value in a Happy Hour, go somewhere else. It's still Ruth Chris. read more

It's hard to review a place when the service is truly mixed and the experience overall isn't great, especially for the price you're paying. I loveeee Ruth's Chris. I've been to many locations. It's a special maybe once a year treat. Hadn't been there in multiple years because of the pandemic. We wanted to go to a physically nicer location like Weehawken or somewhere but Princeton is by far the closest. It's in Forrestral village and it's nothing special outside. The ambiance isn't included in this review but just something to keep in mind. We had a reservation but weren't seated until after our time. They had us waiting for a while. By the time we got seated, it took forever to get our server. Our waiter Adam was working with another girl whose name I didn't get. The girl wasn't very formal but was fine. Adam was fantastic except that it was clearly busy and he couldn't come to our table often. We didn't get our salads until almost an hour after we were seated. He was super apologetic and I understand it wasn't his fault. The couple next to us complained to the manager because their service was even slower than ours. Took a really long time to get my drink, the rocks Rita which was phenomenal, using real margarita ingredients, not just a mix. Ordered off the classics menu since it comes with a starter and dessert. Very upset that every option on the classics comes with seafood. We ordered without seafood (husband is allergic). It was still the same price. Which I kinda get it's out of their control. Just annoying. My salad was disappointment. I didn't get any tomatoes and a little wilted. The actual food was great, classic, it's what you should expect from a Ruth's Chris. Like it's consistent. Outside of the salad, I loved everything. My filet was perfect. The bread was incredible. I don't particularly like creamed spinach but I always order it here because it's incredible. The desserts are fantastic. There's an up charge with the classics if you get anything other than the cheesecake. The flourless chocolate sin cake is absolutely worth it if you love chocolate. I can't wait to go to Ruth's Chris but at a different location. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - CREAMED SPINACH FILET* - Steakhouses Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Large party of 10 and the service was great. Excellent steaks as well. Renewed my faith in the chain style steak house.

I can absolutely say this is the best restaurant around here. I ordered NY strip and it's the best one I ever had. The service is also great. We ordered Pino Noir bottle and shared with everyone. I didn't like Pino Noir so much until I had one here, but they motivated me to try more Pino Noir! I used this restaurant to welcome our VIP but this is the place worth it. read more

this was not my first experience of the restaurant but might be my last. me and my girlfriend went on a date for valentines day but was not anything i expected. our waiter was great but the wait times were ridiculous and we spent majority of the 2 hours we spent there, waiting for our meals. shortly after we finished, not even 30 seconds away from leaving the table, i realized i left our left overs at the table and by time i got back it was already gone. not to mention, the food was not as good as my last time being there and felt very underwhelming. i was very displeased with our night, so i wont be coming back, at least for a good while read more

Have enjoyed numerous meals and happy hours at Ruth's Chris Princeton through the years. For the main dining room, the food is very good and fully priced as you could expect from a premium steakhouse. The service is attentive- but can feel overly scripted and mechanical at times. Happy hour - you can stretch your $ much further in the bar area. The steak sandwich is excellent and good deals are to be found on wine and signature cocktails. P.S. Shout-out to corporate management for doing the right thing regarding the COVID-19 PPP loan that was in the news. I can't wait to return after this pandemic backs off! read more

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Food was ok. Asked for my burger medium rare and it was basically well done and my wedge salad had maybe 4 tiny pieces of bacon on it. It wasn't what I expected for a steak house. Also they took our silverware after our app and never brought new for our entree. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - RUTHS PRIME CHEESEBURGER* - Steakhouses Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Well, maybe it's not fair to review them if we didn't eat...but after sitting there for 15 minutes, hungry on a Saturday night, nobody checked in to take our order, give us water, etc. We couldn't even flag someone down. They looked busy trying to wrap up other tables and close, but if they didn't want to serve or accommodate us that late, just say so - especially when we called 20 minutes earlier to check to see if our plan was OK. We gave up and we're lucky our hotel across the parking lot was still serving food. Poor service, dated ambiance. Would not return and I no longer desire to try one closer to home. read more

Where do I begin on this day! It's Father's Day and my wife takes me here and again it's a hit or miss and it was DEFINITELY a miss. We had reservations at 7 and on the reservation we asked to be seated in Dennis section and the hostess came back and stated all they had was a 4 top and she seated us in another section which was the beginning of the end. She seats us and states that Nicole was going to be our server all the while I see Nicole walking back and forth and not 1x in 15 did she come to our table. Another group of 4 came and sat behind us and immediately got a waitress over to them and brought bread and water out to them. Finally the assistant waitress Chelsea came over with water and stated that Annette was going to be our waitress and almost 20 min of waiting. At that point I wanted to see a manager. Annette proceeded to take our drink order and app order which we ordered a crab cake and shrimp cocktail app. 20 min or so later they came with the cocktails and a few min later the apps showed up. Going back to the waitress as I water glass was empty it took her forever to refill the glasses. Now here comes the horror story. We waiting on Annette to come back to take our entrée order a couple to our right which had a family of 6 had been sitting there since 6:30 and and haven't been served their food so the father decided to speak to a manager on why it was taking so long. He then proceeded to come talk to us after we placed our entrée order and asked why we order at 8pm and it's 8:40 and our food still hadn't come out. He was making a bunch of excuses but we definitely didn't wanna hear it because no one should be sitting there for almost 45 min for entrées. Eventually at almost 9pm the food finally comes out and for the plates to be 500 degrees the plates wasn't even sizzling. My wife had NY Strip bone in and she asked for medium and it came out well done. I order Chilean Sea Bass and we order Lobster Mac and Cheese and the Sea Bass wasn't hot but ok and the Mac and cheese was cold. We had to send my wife steak back and wait another 20 min for the steak. At that point we was just ready to get out of there because the service was absolutely HORRIFIC. From what a few customers were saying they are having management issues along with the chef in the back of the house not running things properly. Also I don't know how they hire a manager that worked at a fast food restaurant and come to a fine dining establishment and don't know what they doing. I live in the Princeton area but the way they running this place I will go to Somerville and go to Wolfgangs. Service is 1000% better that Ruth Chris and if we going to be spending $300 or more and the service is bad I will take my business elsewhere. Get it together Ruth Chris or you will be losing more than 1 or 2 customers. Get yall service levels up. read more