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| - This was my second visit to Ruth's Chris downtown. My friend and I decided to spoil ourselves with a great steak dinner this weekend. We had picked up some gift cards at Costco for 20% off, ($80 for $100 value) but since the restaurant limits you to using only one card per person, the discount is quite minimal at the end of the meal. Still, $20 off is better than a kick in the pants.
We ordered a nice bottle of Italian Chianti, which is my friend's favourite type of wine right now. I usually prefer a Cabernet Sauvignon with my steak, but the Chianti was quite nice. For dinner, we started out with a Caesar salad each, followed by the 8 oz. petite filet. For sides, we had the mashed potatoes and the Brussels sprouts and for dessert we had crème brûlée with a cup of coffee.
I do love how the plates come out sizzling hot. It's nice being able to enjoy your food without it getting cold too quickly. My steak was a perfect medium rare, and the texture of the filet was incredible (see photo). Far superior to the steak I had at Barberian's not too long ago.
Service here is top notch, as well. Although, the first time I dined here, I felt the waiter was a bit cold. He was an older gentleman and was too serious and stuffy for my taste. Perhaps it's a generational thing. Our server this time was much more friendly and relaxed, while still being very professional.
It is an expensive restaurant, but if you're looking for a great steak dinner and have some cash to spare, I highly recommend Ruth's Chris. They also offer a 3-course dinner for $59.95 each, but your options are limited to 3 or 4 choices. Still, a great value if you like the options offered, and I believe they do change from time to time.
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