
Ruth's Chris Steak House
45 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
About Ruth's Chris Steak House - steak house in Indianapolis, Indiana
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Customer Review Summary
Overall, Ruth's Chris Steak House receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its exceptional service, delicious food, and great atmosphere. Many diners praised the attentive and knowledgeable staff, with particular mentions of long-serving waiters who enhanced the dining experience. The steaks, in particular, received high marks for being perfectly cooked and flavorful, with some even comparing it favorably to high-end restaurants like Hell's Kitchen in Las Vegas. Appetizers and sides, such as lobster voodoo and lobster mac n cheese, were also highlighted as standout dishes. However, there were a few criticisms regarding slow seating and slight issues with side temperatures. Despite these minor complaints, guests frequently expressed their intentions to return for future celebrations, confirming the restaurant's status as a beloved dining choice.
Key Features
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- 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
- Comfort food
- Halal food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Valet parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Dale Box
We went to celebrate a special occasion and let me tell you it did not disappoint. From the time we walked in to the end we were treated like special guest. The gentleman who waited on us had been there over 20 years and he was simply amazing. From the apps to the salad, steak and sides was some of the best food, I will even say the steak was tied with Hells Kitchen in Vegas. The to top the meal off the chocolate sin cake was phenomenal. We will definitely be back, oh the best ever app if the lobster voodoo. Best side the lobster mac n cheese. I give it a 10 out 10 for sure.
Marina Garcia de Paula Campos
Absolutely fantastic! We had an amazing experience in Rit’s Chris last night to celebrate our engagement with our family. The waitress Christina has delivered a wonderful service, besides her beautiful smile, she is very knowledgeable; the dinner service was fast, and impeccable. The final touch was a beautiful surprise with a sweet treat.
Elaina C
Had another wonderful experience! I went on a busy Saturday for Devour. Everything was exquisite! David R. provided top tier service as expected. The ceaser salad was very proportional. My steak was perfection! The cheesecake was creamy and divine. I will always come back here because the service, food and atmosphere are heavenly.
Carl
The hostess was slow greeting us to be seated as my wife and I arrived for my 64th birthday celebration. We arrived at a time of day when it was not busy with only a few other people dining at 3 or 4 tables already. Were it not for the reservation at 3:00pm, we would have left. We were only about 10 minutes early for our reservation and expected at least to be seated, but we spent those 10 minutes or more standing and waiting. The food was good with the steak and salmon cooked to perfection and delivered to our table sizzling hot. It was the side dishes that were subpar being slightly warm. This is my only complaint about the food. Nevertheless, our waiter was a gentleman, catering to our every need. Overall, the food was good even though the sides were just slightly warm. As far the service, with the exception of our waiter, it was disappointing at what is supposed to have been a five star dining experience.
Karen Dransfield
We had a party of 4. We visited because of Devour Indy. The service, atmosphere and food was amazing! One person in our group was celebrating being told today her cancer was in remission. We shared this with our server. She presented her with a complimentary dessert with congratulations written on the plate. We were all impressed by this. We all thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience.
Andrea Gonzalez
I had made a reservation for my birthday and the atmosphere was really nice. They were very attentive as well. The food was very tasty and cooked as I requested. I definitely do recommend to anyone and will be back again.
Brittney Record
My husband and I went here for our first time July 2022 for our anniversary, and it was the best food and best service we've ever had. They decorated the table for us, gave us a dessert & champagne to celebrate. I regrettably cannot remember our waitresses name, but she was exceptional. She took tons of photos of us, making sure we had plenty to choose from. Everything start to finish was outstanding. The apps, drinks, entrees, desserts, service.. we will come back again one day to celebrate another anniversary!
Shane Wyant
I always stop in at Ruth’s Chris downtown Indy when I’m in town for work. I always request Andrew H (for over 12 years now), he is the best! I recently had Eric as a server and he was great. I have met several from the management team (Annemarie, Charlotte, Janet, and Tammy) and they are all fabulous. I also met Caleb (aka-sexy pants) this week, he is awesome with a lot of positive personality. This is by far my favorite place to go in Indy.
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