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    Ruth's Kitchen

    3.9 (60 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    RUTH'S KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Edward P.

    We stopped in on our way to our grandson's football game for breakfast. The restaurant is a relatively small and has homey atmosphere. It consists of three dining areas, a central dining area that includes counter service and two side dining areas. The restaurant is clean, including the bathrooms. Lois ordered a Waffle with Pecans and a side of crispy bacon. The waffle covered the plate and the bacon was cooked exactly as she likes it. Our server said that the first pieces of bacon were too small but she served them as well as the new pieces on the plate, which made Lois very happy. I ordered a single biscuit and gravy (you could order 2 biscuits) with a grilled pork chop on the side. I'm glad that I ordered the single, because it was more than enough for breakfast. The gravy was not the best that I have had but it was particularly good. The pork chop was a little over cooked. For what you get, the prices are extremely reasonable, and the service was excellent. When in the area, we will be returning.

    Gravy sausage biscuit (so good)
    Billy V.

    Great prices and great food! The gravy sausage biscuit was the best I've had. The sausage egg sandwich wasnt good but everything else made up for it. Great prices for the economy we're in too. Im definitely coming back

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    April L.

    This is definitely a southern mom n' pop diner so expect to be called sugar, darlin' or sweetie, which I liked. Makes you feel like family. The place is small and not much to look at. Walking in we weren't exactly sure what to do but staff said to find a seat. Luckily we found a booth because it was busy. The breakfast menu was small but a nice selections and reasonable prices. Our waitress was very friendly and told us they had liver pudding and homemade corn beef hash....southern item you don't find everywhere. We tried the hash and it was good. The meal was filling and good. I'd like to come back for lunch sometime.

    BLT Sandwich, Liver & Onions Plate
    Stephen H.

    Had lunch today (my first lunch as I have only done breakfast) and again Ruth's doesn't disappoint. Good solid food (nothing fancy here) and for a good price. I had the liver and onions (don't see that often) which I love with a side of onion rings and fried okra. My daughter had the BLT with extra bacon, delicious and with enough bacon to have a heart attack . Good.The entire meal was topped with a banana pudding. If you're looking for a place with good solid comfort food this is the place.

    Kayla D.

    I'm going to preface all of this by stating that I understand COVID has left a lot of places short-staffed. I have also eaten at a lot of other restaurants throughout the pandemic and have enough background in customer service to know that communication is key, even if it's just "we'll be right with you." I came to Ruth's Kitchen for the first time on my lunch break. There was no clear indication whether I should seat myself or wait to be seated. When I walked in, there were several girls behind the counter and not very many customers in the restaurant. None of the workers bothered to address me so I waited awkwardly by the door for awhile. Eventually someone told me I could sit anywhere. When my waitress came over, she was very nice and took my order. I ordered the ham with cornbread, coleslaw, and potato salad. My food took a little bit to arrive, despite not having many patrons. That was the last time I ever saw my waitress. It's hard to mess up ham for me, but this one was overcooked and over-salted. The coleslaw was bland and seemed to have been sitting out for awhile. The potato salad had hardly any flavor. While the cornbread had miles more flavor than anything else, it too was very dry. All this is coming from someone who grew up with boiled vegetables from my grandmother--so I understand a lack of flavor. But at the very least, have your ingredients be fresh and lacking in flavor! I eventually gave up waiting for my waitress and had to go get someone for my check. What I had been hoping would be a nice southern-style meal ended up tasting like what I imagine they serve in nursing homes. I wish it had been different, because we need more independent southern restaurants. I will not be coming back and advise my friends not to go either.

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    Great service and unbeatable prices. I highly recommend. Good atmosphere and parking.

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    2 months ago

    Very satisfied. Nice service friendly waitresses. Go there every chance we get. They know how to cook eggs which pleases me.

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    2 months ago

    We had great food! Great service! Everyone enjoyed the food they ordered. We'll be back!

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    Good food an service. Seems to me a little on the higher price side. As I remember they weren't that costly

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    Great home style food! Great service and enjoyed the daily specials. Great prices and plenty of food!

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    Fantastic chicken, help is always friendly. Diner like place, makes you feel like your at home

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    3 years ago

    Delicious southern style cooking!! Can't go wrong here! Please try their hush puppies!! So good!

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    Great food at amazing price! Daily specials are the best around and portions are the right size.

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    2 years ago

    ordered country style steak and it was roast instead. very disappointed. the sides(beets and fried okra) were good.

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