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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Steakhouse in Albany, New York

Ruth's Chris Steak House

4.5 (512 reviews)

1 Metro Park Rd, Albany, NY 12205

Steak house
American restaurant
Fine dining restaurant
Restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Wine bar

About Ruth's Chris Steak House - steak house in Albany, New York

Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting

Customer Review Summary

The ambiance at Ruth's Chris Steak House is beautiful, relaxing, and welcoming. Staff members, particularly waiters like Diana and Leon, receive high praise for their exceptional service and friendly demeanor. The food consistently impresses, with steaks that are flavorful and cooked to perfection, though patrons should be mindful of the higher prices on the menu. The garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach are standout dishes, while some items, like the bacon in the Brussels sprouts, received mixed reviews. Guests appreciate the manager's efforts to engage with patrons, enhancing the overall experience. Several reviews mention the restaurant's suitability for special events and business meals, with a cozy atmosphere adding to the appeal. However, there are occasional concerns about discrepancies in menu pricing and service speed during busy times, but overall, visitors express a desire to return.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • 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

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • 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

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
378
4
58
3
36
2
21
1
19
Based on 512 reviews

Brett A. Scudder

4 months ago

What an incredibly beautiful, relaxing, and warming ambiance. Love the setup and how amazing the staff are. Truly made us feel welcomed and very well taken care of. Our waiter Diana was so amazing it was fun talking with her, and she helped make our food choices perfect. Thank You, Diana. The food was mouth watering and touched every palatable fiber in us. We were truly filled with flavors and our taste buds electrified. Had to take some some because portions were plenty. Not cheap menu, so be careful of what you order if on budget. Menu items add up, so be warmed and don't be embarrassed or shocked by bill total. The manager came and introduced herself and asked how we were enjoying the food. That was very nice of her and spoke a lot about the quality of the restaurant and how they value patrons. Loved every minute of being there. We will be back.

Shereen Khan

1 month ago

Went here for a date night for the first time and it was amazing! Our waiter Leon was the best, he had such great energy. We had the T-Bone steak with mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts and I would definitely rate everything 100% Best steak I’ve had in a while. Atmosphere is definitely a plus as well, very cozy!

Paul Buckman

2 months ago

Very good experience. Gave it 5 stars, but there is always room for improvement. Servers were very nice. There was a woman walking around that I think was the manager that wasn't friendly and kinda had a puss on her face but didn't affect our time. Chopped salad was great as well as spicy shrimp app. Ordered steaks rare, and they were definitely rare. Cool thing is the piping hot plates that if you want it done a little more, just lay it out on the plate. Of you don't, shove your knife under it to raise it. Steak and filet were delicious. Got garlic mashed which was great and not too garlicky. The creamed spinach was the best I have had. I also love the nice big limes in our drinks.Will be back.

Brittany Potter

5 months ago

Service was great, the steak was cooked more than I like for medium. Overall, a nice business meal. The Cesar salad had so much Parmesan on it and I added it to the asparagus which was the perfect touch! I did the 3 course option and the cheesecake is really good too!

Anthony M Gucciardo

3 months ago

Hosted a holiday party at Ruth Chris’s in Albany and the food was excellent. Overall a very positive experience. The back room is a perfect place for special events. Friendly holiday staff made the experience all the more enjoyable.

Drena G (Noir)

7 months ago

I personally enjoy going to Ruth’s Chris. The service is good, the food is great and the drinks are excellent. The price is definitely higher than most places out here. I brought my mom here for her birthday. We came for happy hour because the site mentioned prices were $9 and when we arrived it was higher than what the website indicated. That aside it was busy and it was only one bartender on shift and one person taking care of the tables. It was a lot going on. Either way I loved the food and would go back. I do want them to update the website to match the menus onsite.

Valerie Mae

6 months ago

I dined here as one of a party of three while on a business trip from the NY Metropolitan Area. Two of us ordered the garlic crusted sea bass. It tasted freshly caught. The other person ordered the salmon and shrimp and enjoyed that. WHAT STOOD OUT WERE THE GARLIC MASHED POTATOES. I felt like I was eating a recently harvested potato. They were that fresh. I will definitely order them again even if that is the only thing that I order at Ruth’s Chris. They perfectly seasoned with a hint of garlic, and they were ultra creamy yet lumpy, too. The bacon in the roasted Brussels sprouts did not taste right, so we would not order it again. James O., our waiter, did a fantastic job. If ever we come back to this restaurant’s location, we will ask for him.

Nicole C

8 months ago

Such an easy 5/5!! Delicious crab cakes, and our steaks were cooked to perfection (medium for me, and medium rare for my husband). Service was fast, friendly and attentive. Drinks were made well, and the grilled shrimp, asparagus, and brussel sprouts were also delicious. Can't wait to return!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4–10 PM
Monday 4–9:30 PM
Saturday 4–10 PM
Sunday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9:30 PM
Tuesday 4–9:30 PM
Wednesday 4–9:30 PM

Price Range

$100+