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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Steakhouse in Knoxville, Tennessee

Ruth's Chris Steak House

4.6 (2280 reviews)

950 Volunteer Landing Ln, Knoxville, TN 37915

Steak house
American restaurant
Caterer
Fine dining restaurant
Restaurant
Seafood restaurant

About Ruth's Chris Steak House - steak house in Knoxville, Tennessee

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

Customer Review Summary

Ruth's Chris Steak House offers an exceptional dining experience with beautiful views, especially from the outdoor seating overlooking the Tennessee River. Guests rave about the perfectly cooked steaks, particularly the New York Strip and filet, as well as delicious sides like French fries, au gratin potatoes, and lobster mac and cheese. The desserts, especially the cheesecake and crème brûlée, are also highly praised. The service is frequently highlighted, with multiple reviews applauding servers like Meg, Chandler, Leah, Jacob M., and Stephan Sinyard for their attentiveness and friendliness. Overall, patrons recommend Ruth's Chris for special occasions, noting the restaurant's commitment to making guests feel celebrated.

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

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Valet parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
5
1873
4
181
3
98
2
48
1
80
Based on 2280 reviews

Northern Virginia

4 months ago

My co-worker and I went to Ruth’s Chris while on a business trip to Knoxville. We had the most awesome experience. The weather was perfect and we were able to sit outside overlooking the Tennessee River! This area was covered, so also ok if it’s raining. It’s really close to the river and had a great view. My New York Strip was cooked perfectly, I ordered medium. I loved the taste and had asked for extra pepper. The French Fries are the best!!! For dessert, I ordered the Cheesecake and it was fabulous! Our server was Meg, and she was the best! Friendly, attentive and a joy to have as a server!

Pamela Buchanan

3 months ago

Celebrated our 28th anniversary and the whole experience was fantastic! Chandler was a absolutely amazing server! Top notch, never missed a beat, extremely knowledgeable and great personality! The ravioli (appetizer) is phenomenal, wish it was an entree! My filet was perfect and my husband's sea bass with the add on aoli crab was best he's ever had, which was a suggestion of Chandler's. Can't wait to go back!

Debbie D

5 months ago

The food was amazing and Leah was our server. She was great to check on us and loved that the manager came out and made sure everything was great. Also, love the shades on the outdoor patio! We split the crab cakes and lobster Mac and cheese…5 star food!

Tracy Sparby

1 month ago

We went to Ruth's Chris for our 14th wedding anniversary. They do a nice job of making your special day special. Meg was our server, and she did a very nice job of taking care of us. If you don't like male waiters, you might want to consider another restaurant. I've never seen so many male waiters in a restaurant. My wife had the 8oz filet and I had the stuffed double-breasted chicken. They were served on plates that were HOT! We shared au gratin potatoes and creamed spinach. Both were amazing. We are not big eaters, but I saw some amazing appetizers going by. The seafood tower is just amazing to see. My wife had a glass of the JLohr Pure and said it was excellent. I was driving, so I stuck with water. Everyone there is very nice and friendly, from the hostess to the servers. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want a special night out and an amazing meal!

Jonathan Brown

1 month ago

Jacob M. was a phenomenal waiter he took care of us on our Anniversary and made it very special. I appreciate everything he did to make the night memorable, even though the adjacent table was very loud and obnoxious. Food was great as always and will definitely request Jacob M. when we come back.

Jill Blewett

6 months ago

I have been here before but it was over a decade ago during a big presentation /bug group and I was frustrated my steak was over cooked so I avoided this place. My husband wanted to go and made reservations without telling me where we were going and I was pleasantly surprised with the taste of the food that was correctly made to my order. I got steak and shared some potatoes and asparagus with my husband. The bread was good too. The crème brûlée was so smooth and delicious. I decided perhaps they mixed up my medium rare steak with someone’s well done steak.

Caroline Elliott

5 months ago

We have been to this restaurant on many different occasions, but Chris, our server, was excellent! Would definitely come back, for him to be our waiter again! He was very polite, attentive, and kind to us during our visit. 10/10! Great atmosphere as well. Thank you!!

Anna Michelle

2 months ago

I went to tennessee for my birthday celebration when my boyfriend had proposed. We chose this place to celebrate and I couldn’t be more pleased. Our server was Stephan Sinyard and he really made this night extra special for us. The food was exquisite and I have honestly never experienced such perfect service. We are so excited to come back and dine again.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

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

Price Range

$100+