The problem with Ruth's Chris is that it's named "Ruth's Chris". The name is synonymous with high priced, high quality steaks. So saying that Ruth's is your favorite steakhouse is a bit like saying that Tiger Woods is your favorite golfer.
But the simple fact is that their steaks are absolutely phenomenal. "Oh, but it's expensive and the menu isn't that great and their wine is overpriced, etc."
I agree. But their steaks are phenomenal.
I don't go to Ruth's Chris that often. But when I do, I don't go for the wine, the side dishes, the ounce-to-dollar value ratio, the soup or the salad. I go to have steak. And I'm never disappointed.
I thought about penalizing Ruth's for one star because I personally prefer restaurants with a little more "soul" to them than Ruth's Chris can offer. As a chain, it's just not able to deliver the kind of culture I enjoy. But in the context that it's in, (a high priced chain of restaurants) it does a pretty amazing job of delivering such a high level of consistency.
So, I gave Ruth's Chris 5 stars. Whether it's cool to say or not, my taste buds tell me that their steaks are worth every penny.