Found out the story of the name of the restaurant. Chris Steak House had burnt down and Ruth bought out Chris Steeak House, thus the name Ruth's Chris Steak House. Enough of history lesson...on to the food!
This was part of an office luncheon. There were 6 of us - 5 ordered the Steak Sandwich and I ordered the 6 oz Beef Tenderloin. The Steak Sandwich came with either soup or fries and a little salad. Those who ate the Steak Sandwich loved it! One of the 5 had the Louisiana Gumbo Soup and she liked it. 2 others orderd the Onion Soup Au Gratin and it was OK. My lunch also came with a starter salad - it's OK, not fantastic. My Beef Tenderloin was just right. I had it done rare - it came out sizzling on a white plate and my 2 side choices of brocolli and mushrooms were a great combo to my lunch. It was about the size of your palm and about 1 1/2 " high just like a little cake!
Dessert time! OMG - it was the best part of the whole lunch - I had the Caramelized Banana Cream Pie - fantastic! Then, we also ordered the Chocolate Sin Cake - so chocolatey and absolutely flourless! The other 2 desserts were the Bread Pudding with the Whiskey Sauce - delicious and warm and finally, the Sesonal Berries with Sweet Cream Sauce - a little too sweet for me! According to the waiter, the Bread Pudding and the Chocolate Sin Cake are the no. 1 favourites in the restaurant. See photos.
It was an expensive meal but truly a memorable one! If you want a fancy meal, pick Ruth's Chris Steak House.