Ruth's Chris Steak House

For years I have wanted to try the infamous Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. My experience was worth the wait. We started in the bar for a cocktail and the bartender was very welcoming and poured a generous drink. We were promptly seated at our reservation time and our waitress had excellent attention to detail. I started with the wedge salad and was pleased with the preparation. For main course, I tried the Petite Filet and Shrimp. The filet was medium, exactly how requested. The shrimp were huge Gulf Shrimp and were very fresh. I was delighted. Overall, the dining experience was excellent for food, service and atmosphere.

Nice location by Centennial Park, Profesional sevice,Outdoor terrace, large portions, ask for the full wine list - and if you order by the glass check what you are brought...... expect to pay $75 + per person.

We went here with a group of 15 people, the service was poor, and the food tasted (for the most part) like it came out of a box. EVERY person's steak had to be sent back because it was undercooked, and the scalloped potatoes tasted like those ones that you pour out of the box and just add milk. I think it took about an hour to get our food.

Thank goodness, Downtown Atlanta dining is slowly, but surely making a comeback. And this outpost of the legendary Ruth Fertel's New Orleans Steakhouse, does not let us down. Located directly across from CNN Center, in the Embassy Suites Hotel, it gives all the new tourists some place to dine, rather than going all the way to Buckhead. The filets, on sizzling platters w/butter are superb. The creamed lyonnaise potatoes are terrific. New Orleans seafood is available also. Start with the extra spicy jumbo shrimp cocktail. Any steak can be prepaired with asparagus, crabcakes, and Bernaise Sauce, on top. If you can walk back to your room at the beautifully expanded Omni Hotel across the street. We are locals, and just love to go to Downtown Atlanta, for one of the top steakhouses in the country. Service and wine pairings are tops.

Ruths Chris is a very nice place if you have expensive taste. The steaks are great and a nice size. Also the food has an "expensive" taste to it so if you like your food seasoned dont go. The table setting and scenery was very nice. The waiter was "up tight" and did not check up on us. Make sure when you go you take a lot of cash because everything is pricey. My date and I ordered the two CHEAPEST steaks, ice tea, and two sides of potatoes and the bill was almost $90.