I first ate at a Ruth's Chris steakhouse in St. Louis. At one time they tore down that one. I understand they have re-opened one, but I digress. This is without a doubt my all-time favorite steakhouse. It is also fine dining in the best sense. Yeah, the food is expensive and you can buy a $500 bottle of wine, but it's worth it (well, the food anyway. I can't speak for the wine).
This is the kind of place where you dress up, get your car parked by well-dressed gentleman that you tip and where the wait-staff is dressed well. Men hover around the walls waiting to fill your water glass.
The food is ala carte, so be prepared. The steaks are prepared on plates so hot they have to warn you. The steaks come sizziling in butter and may spit a bit on you, so be warned about that. I am telling you that you will not have a finer steak for the price. So many places want to be like Ruth's Chris but never match up.
The only drawback I can find is that they advertise on Rush Limbaugh's show. This does not detract from the food, however.
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