
Ruth's Chris Steak House
6000 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
About Ruth's Chris Steak House - steak house in Charlotte, North Carolina
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Customer Review Summary
Ruth's Chris Steak House consistently receives high praise for its exceptional service and quality dining experience. Many patrons highlight the attentive and friendly staff, with servers like Larry and Michael standing out for their outstanding service. The food, especially the steaks, is frequently described as spectacular and perfectly cooked, with many guests appreciating the added touch of heated plates. The desserts, particularly the cheesecake and white chocolate bread pudding, receive rave reviews. While most experiences are highly positive, there are some mixed reviews regarding the flavor of certain sides and a lack of consistency on occasion. Overall, Ruth's Chris is commended for providing a memorable and upscale dining experience that many customers look forward to revisiting.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- 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
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Valet parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Stacey Bopp
My husband and I went to Ruth Chris to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We could not have asked for a better experience. From the moment we walked in the door and were greeted by the hostess until the moment we left the restaurant, the service was top notch!. We were so well taken care of by every staff member but in particular, our server, was exceptional. The food was spectacular! Our steaks were cooked perfectly and as ordered. We enjoyed the added touch of the steaks being served on heated plates which keep our meal hot while we ate. Ruth Chris is a 5 star experience!!
Chantay Chapman
I enjoyed my Christmas Day meal at this restaurant, which was my first time ever dining there. I had made a reservation for 3 p.m., and my plus one and I were greeted with beautiful smiles and promptly seated. I chose the salmon pairing, while my plus 1 chose the filet. Dessert choices - cheesecake and sweet potato casserole. Our hostess, Nicole, was very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful and patient as we made our selections. I would rate her as an exceptional 10 out of 10.
Stephanie Long
The atmosphere at Ruth’s Chris is never disappointing and our server, Brian was a pleasure. I’ve been a fan of this restaurant for over 30 years; however, this visit left me disappointed. I thought all of the sides and the chicken lacked flavor (the chicken was a little dry). The manager did take off the lobster mac and cheese as our first order plummeted to the floor due to a wobbly tray stand; that was appreciated. I rate this experience at 3.5 stars.
Galen Murray
My wife and I were very excited to try Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Southpark and it turns out the experience was unforgettable. We were greeted warmly by the hosts who verified our reservation and without delay led us straight to our table. It is a beautiful dining area, with perfect lighting, generous spacing and comfortable seating. Our server, David, was friendly, articulate and spoke passionately about the menu. Choosing drinks was made easy by simply perusing the picture-filled tablet at our table. This Ruth’s Chris mixologist made exquisite beverages for us - Lavender and Lace, Rosemary Raspberry Cosmo - both of which were crafted so well, all their parts joining together to create a flavor which was so well balanced we were saddened to reach the bottom of our glasses. In time, we studied the menu, a generous collection of chicken, pasta, seafood and, of course, a full array of steak entrees. First, we selected a stuffed mushroom appetizer. Four warm, plump mushroom tops, filled with a most delicious crabmeat stuffing, were a wonderful beginning. For the main course my wife decided on the rib eye, medium rare, with lobster tail. I requested the NY Strip, medium rare with shrimp pinwheels (our server’s recommendation) and a steamed broccoli side. In anticipation of our meal, I ordered a Copper pint, my wife, a Pearl of the Tropics - a warm-feeling, rum concoction. The main courses soon arrived, seemingly direct from the fire. All was set before us on what may have been nearly oven-temperature plates, the buttery seasonings still spitting and crackling. A most beautiful scene! It was a moment well beyond anything we could have anticipated. In our opinion, both steaks were exceptionally seasoned and prepared. Every piece I cut and ate, I repeatedly said to myself: “exceptional.” The lobster tail could not have been better, tender and succulent. The shrimp pinwheels, served atop my steak, might have been better removed upon delivery as they may have continued to cook slightly. Nonetheless, they were delectable. I’ll also mention the steamed broccoli was a wonderful side, a portion easily sized for two people. All along, our server stayed in the periphery, attentively noticing the appropriate moment to attend to us. At one point I made eye contact with the general manager, Mike, who introduced himself to us and voiced his eagerness to ensure our visit was the best possible. While exchanging pleasantries I mentioned this as being our first time to Ruth’s Chris, that it was all-around absolutely perfect. Mike graciously received the sentiments and offered us complimentary dessert! Not to say we couldn’t have finished our entrees, (we opted to take home the two remaining mushrooms and halves of our steaks) but all of the portions are tremendous! And, as we soon found out, desserts are no different. We ordered cheesecake, white chocolate bread pudding and coffee. We both were absolutely stunned by the cheesecake. Easily enough for two, it was smooth and delicious. I don’t know why we kept remarking to each other whether it was possible Ruth’s Chris could have someone in house that could make a cheesecake of that caliber! I suppose that question could be taken as an insult (in hindsight it was rather silly) but it was only meant to convey how incredible the cheesecake really was for us! The white chocolate bread pudding came with a Frangelico sauce option. Together, they were delectable, the bread being soft and full of flavor. The perk coffee was a perfect selection to complement the dessert choices. Afterward, in saying our goodbye’s, we left Ruth’s Chris Southpark with a take-home bag in hand, completely satisfied by a truly wonderful dining experience, top to bottom. It would be a no-brainer to recommend this location to anyone pining for an exceptional dining experience.
Mia Mason
I brought my big sister there for her birthday and was extremely pleased. Everything was done in excellence. Our server Michael was awesome and didn't miss a beat. Food was delicious!! I can't wait to come back.
Alex Armstead
Before I rave about the food, I’ll rave about our server first. Larry was AMAZING!!!!! I mean one of the best servers I’ve ever had. He made my first experience at Ruth Chris that much more memorable! Also, Oliver was also super awesome. I dined at Ruth Chris with my Mom and Sister to celebrate Galentines/Valentines and our dinner date was so fun! The food was so good! Portions were huge! The cheesecake was the best cheesecake we have ever had! The drinks were delicious. Everything really was top tier and I’m not exaggerating. Thank you to Larry, Oliver and all the staff at Ruth Chris in Southpark for making our night perfect. I can’t wait to dine here again.
Mano Stornaiuolo
Mocktails were refreshing, food was delicious! The servers were attentive and kind. Thank you for the hospitality and birthday treats! The valet man is very sweet! Hope to visit again soon!
Jasmine Bloomfield
Michael was our server and he was amazing. We enjoyed our food and overall experience. I wasn’t too impressed by their cocktail menu but will return. The stuffed chicken was amazing!
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