Ruth's Chris Steak House

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1601 Van Ness Avenue (at at California)
San Francisco, CA 94109

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(877) 793-1682
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - San Francisco, CA
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Okay, I never write reviews. I rarely have the time. But I HAD to write a review for Ruth's Chris tonight. We went there for an early dinner since it was booked solid the night...

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If you like a steak that is pricy and tastes like butter than eat at Ruth's Chris Steak House. Pros: nice ambience, good bread, good salad Cons: buttery tasting steak, hig...

Always a Good Steak! 10/24/2011

The title of my review and my star rating don't match well. However, it's true, the steaks are good, but this particular Ruth's Chris has not been my favorite in terms of atmosphere. more

Dinner with the Green Bay Packers! 2/6/2011

Okay, I never write reviews. I rarely have the time. But I HAD to write a review for Ruth's Chris tonight. We went there for an early dinner since it was booked solid the night before the Superbowl. OK, I'm in love with the Chef who made my Lamb chops. AMAZING!!!! The best I've ever had--and I've had a lot in some of the best restaurants in the world. The service was impeccable. We had two birthdays at our table and they did such a classy little dessert tray for both with a single candle. Nicely done. But to top it off...My husband is from Wisconsin, a GB Packer fan since birth and right next to us was a table of Packers!! He schmoozed with them, got pictures with them and our son. All around an incredible night. Thanks Ruth's Chris. It was unforgettable. more

Poor for Many, Good for Few 9/29/2010

I think Ruth Chris' works well if you're going as a small group but they're not on top of things for bigger groups. I have been on a date with just another person and had excellent service and the food as always is great! I did experience a sort of slow, irritated wait person when we were a party of six. This time the food came out a bit slow and one person waited for an unusually long wait while the rest of us just sat trying to be polite and wait for the last dish to show up. This I thought was sort of uncomfortable for the one person as he said to start and don't wait for him. I still felt bad when he got his food after we waited for his to come out any minute. Otherwise the food was excellent. more

Better to go the Golden Corral 6/1/2010

Went to Ruth's Chris and was very disappointed. Cocktails great, service great, steak not so good. Spent $310 for four but my filet was sufficiently tough that I thought I was at the Golden Corral. Will not return because if they cannot do good steak, all the other things are irrelevant. more

Ruth's Chris Steak House is much less them advertised 12/11/2009

Over $200 bill for 3 people at Thanksgiving. The servers forgot over vegetables. We waited for over thirty minutes to order desert AFTER we had finished eating, and then waited another 30 minutes to get a bill. The service wsa horrible. But not as bad as the $50 rubber lobster. I was so disapointted, but they claimed "full tables/Thanksgiving" and I paid full price hmmmm? more

Still seatin on the table 12/7/2009

I think the food gonna be good its a lil pricey also the service is weak we told the lady we weren't ready to order cuz we had just sat down and she took forever to come back more

Ruth's Chris Steak House is fantastic 7/13/2009

Good Lord, what a steak, and the service is wonderful!!! Bread pudding melts in your mouth absolutely fantastic! We started with the lobster bisque and stuffed mushrooms. The flavor was dead on. Yum! Our ribeyes were huge and full of butter! Our waitress made us feel like we were the only ones there. It was our anniversary. They had heart confetti put out on our table and made the experience so special. We ate at the dallas location more

I discovered steak thanks to Ruth's Chris! 4/30/2009

Although I was never really a ""steak"" person, DH and I decided to try Ruth's Chris because he loves steak and what better way to try to convert me than by taking me to a restaurant known for their excellent steaks? Thank you, Ruth's Chris, your Petite Filet made me appreciate red meat like I never have before! :) We've been eating at Ruth's Chris several times a year since then and our favorite side dish is the sweet potato casserole...deLISH! The Caesar Salad is very good, but we both prefer the Ruth's Chop Salad. Pros: Filet Mignon, Service Cons: Not cheap...but you get what you pay for. more

Bad attitude, crowded, noisy, and a waste of time. 12/29/2008

We had 7pm reservations to celebrate an anniversary. The host had an attitude and told us we would have to wait 15 minutes. After 35 minutes, we asked about our table to a different host who told us we had been seated already. I told him that wa impossible since I was standing in front of him. He apologized and said we would have the next table available. We left and went to Harris' Steakhouse one block down (much better choice!). HPR was crowded and alot of people were waiting and it was very noisy as well. Glad we left. Pros: Dont know Cons: Crowded, long wait more

Delicious 10/28/2008

Hands down the best steak I've ever had. They have a great selection of meats to choose from. Sides are extra but they are worth it. Come on an empty stomach because the portions are huge but the steaks melt in your mouth. more

Ehhhhhhhh.... 7/6/2008

I wanted to go some place special for my birthday so I picked Ruth Chris. I had a memorable meal here about 8 years ago. This time it was memorable for the wrong reasons. First of all..when did the menu go from ""expensive"" to ""house payment"". Seriously. If you're ordering ala carte, be prepared to splurge. I do need to say our waitress was absolutely amazing but here is the problem..we both had to send our steaks back. Mine, which I ordered medium, was almost raw and my partners, which he ordered medium well was a piece of meat that had died twice. It was a bit odd too, that when we sent back the second steak, some guy we hadn't seen brought it back. As if to say, hey deal with me if you have a third complaint. Wierd. Hey, everyone should know by now what a medium and medium well steak looks like..and it wasn't a busy night. Cook the steak right the first time, we're talking about a $65 piece of meat. So, we won't be going back there for steak. The place is beautiful and comfortable but..ehhhh. Pros: Very Comfortable, Good Service Cons: Had to send both steaks back more

Best Steak and Service 2/9/2008

I have been here a few times but most recently I took my wife for our wedding anniversary. They took VERY good care of us. I had no problems with the reservation and when we arrived they had a personalized greeting card. The food was amazing as always and the service is exceptional. I have no problem paying top dollar for excellent service and great food. Pros: Everything Cons: nothing more

The filet mignon was good, though not entirely... 10/21/2007

The filet mignon was good, though not entirely memorable. The steak fries and lyonnaise potatoes were... more

The filet mignon was good, though not entirely... 10/21/2007

unpossibly Provided by Partner
The filet mignon was good, though not entirely memorable. The steak fries and lyonnaise potatoes were excellent though, as was the calamari, which ... more

mmmm butter 9/19/2007

i've been to all the steakhouses in the city and ruth chris is still by far the best. i don't care if it's a chain, the food is good and so is the service. anything drenched in butter flashed broiled and a glass wine to wash it down with is a.o.k. more

Had the filet, very tasty about $40. I love the mashed p... 8/16/2007

Had the filet, very tasty about $40. I love the mashed potatoes!! yum. Elegant atmosphere with dark wood. I... more

Had the filet, very tasty about $40. I love the mashed p... 8/16/2007

LisaTon Provided by Partner
Had the filet, very tasty about $40. I love the mashed potatoes!! yum. Elegant atmosphere with dark wood. I must not appreciate good steak since... more

Not Bad, But Not Worth the Price 7/26/2007

The food wasn't bad, but definitely not worth the price! My steak was burnt on the sides, which was not very appetizing, and the butter on top just made everything greasy without adding any flavor. Pros: Valet parking, courteous staff Cons: Price more

Spend your $ somewhere else 4/15/2007

I've been to House of Prime Rib, Morton's, Watergate, and now finally Ruth's Chris. The experience was disappointing. The atmosphere was dead and the food did not live up to par. Everything is ala carte and expensive. Expensive is fine if the quality reflects so, but it sure didn't taste like a $45 steak. My medium rare steak tasted no better than the one I ate at the Outback. It was just dry and hard to swallow. I didn't find the sizzling butter on my plate too entertaining. The high temperature of the plate combined with the butter cooked the steak more than what I wanted. The shrimp appetizer is $12 for 5 pieces and this is for regular size shrimp. A plain baked potato is $10 and the wine list is where they make the big bucks. A bottle of wine that you can get at the corner store for $10 cost more than a steak at this place. Don't waste your time with the caramel pie because it tasted ultra sweet. Brace yourself because the price tag is steep. So far, nothing has topped my experience at the House of Prime Rib. Now that's what I call a mouth watering, melts in your mouth steak. Pros: friendly waiter Cons: bad quality steak more

Try the pecan appetizer! 11/20/2006

Went for a birthday celebration in August. Had reservations but the table was not available when we arrived and we had to sit around the bar for about a half hour. more
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  • Treat yourself to a USDA Prime steak that arrives sizzling on a 500° plate and a bottle from our award-winning wine list. With a spacious bar and multiple dining rooms that are ideal for business dinners, private parties and date nights, our steakhouse team offers a dining experience you and your guests will long remember.

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  • 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...

  • 10/6/2008 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Diner's Club, Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Civic Center, Northeast, North, Pacific Heights
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