
Ruth's Chris Steak House
226 Lewers St, Waikiki, HI 96815
About Ruth's Chris Steak House - steak house in Honolulu, Hawaii
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Customer Review Summary
Mixed reviews highlight both positive and disappointing aspects at Ruth's Chris Steak House. Several guests praised the excellent service and friendly staff, with specific mention of outstanding servers like Marc and Chrissy. The atmosphere is consistently described as enjoyable and suitable for special occasions. Food experiences varied significantly; while some found steaks and certain sides delicious, others encountered problems with overcooking and off-tasting appetizers. Overall, many diners recommend the restaurant for its quality service and specific dishes, although some meals did not meet expectations.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Curbside pickup
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Valet parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Philip Chao
I wish this review was more positive as we had a wonderful experience overall. But the food was a bit disappointing. The Tomahawk steak was cooked properly and tasted great, but the Porterhouse steak was overcooked and tough to eat. Some of the appetizers and side dishes tasted off as well. The garlic shrimp and calamari both had an old/turning taste to them, which were masked by the sauces and deep fried batter. The garlic mashed and Au Gratin potatoes were very tasty. But the creamed spinach and asparagus sides had a slight odor to them so we didn't enjoy them. As we spent almost $600 for this dinner, I'm disappointed with the food. Tracy is a wonderful manager who helped us get a table after we were promised a reservation in error. Marc is an AMAZING server and was attentive and charming the entire time. Our whole family loved Marc! This review would have been perfect if the food was up to the standard.
Paulo Eduardo da Silva
Exceptional. I could stop there and it would be an absolute accurate review, but let me go on .. it was my wife's birthday night and we wanted it to be memorable. We ordered their fillet and also the ribeye. Both were tasty and we could not leave any leftovers as we started. The dessert was so special. They're creme brulee is incredible and that is what we got. The service is top notch. Love this restaurant, but of course, we can not come here everyday :) more for special occasions
Eri Go
I visited with my mom, and we enjoyed one Ruth’s Classic, which included a house salad, lobster, cream spinach, and a filet. We also had glasses of wine. The cream spinach wasn’t to our taste, but the steak and salad were excellent.
Eric Ozrelic
One of the best steak houses in Waikiki. Service is always excellent. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Steaks are all great, although while I’ll usually order medium rare at other steak houses, I now order medium here and it’s just right for me. Lobster Mac and cheese is decadent!
Eric Birtel
Great dinner for two (Anniversary). Weren't quite sure where we were going until wife chose this place. Everyone was very polite and respectful. Food was great and the atmosphere was awesome.
Lacoda Sparty
Was in Wakiki with Hubby & he wanted us to eat dinner here. The service was Very Nice!!!! The food was Scrumptious, the atmosphere was also Very Nice. Thank you for helping our week long vacation memorable 💖
Frankies Auto Repair and Sales
Excellent dining experience. It was our anniversary and we were treated like celebrities. The ribeye was one of the top 5 I've ever eaten. Absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back!
McKenna Ellena
Chrissy is the best server we’ve ever had! The food was amazing. Steak cooked to perfection. The most attentive and personable service. Thank you, we will be back!!
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