Ruth's Chris Steak House
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 221-4518
- Price:
- $$$$
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- Steak 2006, Steak 2005
Editorial Review for Ruth's Chris Steak House – by Tara de Lis
In Short
This offshoot of a popular New Orleans hangout for politicians features decor of dark woods and comfortable booths, with a separate bar scene. Choice cuts of custom-aged beef arrive in sizzling butter on 500-degree plates. The menu also offers chicken, pork and seafood entrees along with Creole appetizers like shrimp remoulade. Family-style sides include gargantuan onion rings, creamed spinach and various styles of potatoes. Traditional homemade desserts like cheesecake and bread pudding conclude the meal.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodIt's not on the menu, but consider ordering your steak "Oscar style," which means it's topped with asparagus, crab cakes and bearnaise sauce.
The ExtrasPersonalized gift certificates are available and may be redeemed at any location in the U.S. or Canada.
User Reviews for Ruth's Chris Steak House
03/06/2008 Posted by terrybrown
Our reservation was at 5:30. We got there and they had rose petals one the table. Nice touch. We felt very welcome. We had the restaurant largely to ourselves for the first half of the meal. I recommend eating early if only to avoid the noise level of the 7-8 o'clock crowd. We had: 2 glasses of 14 Hands cabernet-- --Barbecue Shrimp -- --Ceasar Salad and Gumbo-- --Petite Filet and Lobster with side of au gratin potatoes-- --Creme Brulee and Fresh fruit with cream sauce-- --Chilled Baileys-- 2 glasses of Sparkling wine-- $202 all together. The meal was excellent except for the somewhat bland potatoes (other reviewers seem to corroborate this complaint). The barbecue shrimp was flavorful and just enough to whet the appetite and not fill us up. The ceasar salad was typical, nothing to rave about. The gumbo was the best I've had--just spicy enough, nice, complex flavor--I'll go back if only to have this at lunch. The filet was cooked perfectly and quite tender and was perfectly fine sitting on the plate alone. It was more than enough to satisfy. The Lobster was a hair tough, but good nonetheless. The creme brulee and fruit with cream sauce were absolutely fantastic. Simple and delicious. Highly recommended for a special occasion and if your expectation level can handle the price. If not, enjoy a less expensive restaurant that you'll enjoy. There's nothing worse than feeling like you got ripped off. We didn't because we knew what were in for and had a wonderful meal. We'll go back annually (at least).
Pros: Atmosphere, food portions (meaning not huge), food preparation, professional service
Cons: Bland side dish
10/21/2007 Posted by ruzena
Although I salute their abilities to serve an excellent steak, since when has $8 for plain, lukewarm, steamed brocoli been acceptable?! The Service was slightly noticable, but not a place for anyone who enjoys their water or a clear table. All and all I wouldnt go back based on one hot plate of highly over priced meat and less than tasty sides to jack up the bill.
Pros: gorgeously hot plates of perfectly seasoned meat
Cons: no notice for detail nor a good complimentary dish to the entree
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