I went to Ruth's Chris in Sarasota, FL, a couple of years back and have not returned.

I too found the experience to be somewhat over-rated.

The waitress was trying way too hard to be sophisticated (and failing miserably) and I didn't enjoy my steak cooked in butter if the truth be told.

Steakhouses do vary greatly - even at the same location/restaurant.

I did have some very good experiences at Sam Seltzers in Sarasota but that has been outweighed by below average/mediocre dinners.

When I was working in Canada in 2003 (Edmonton) , we found a chain called the Keg and they served excellent steaks for the money!

The price for this deal sounds very appetizing I must admit

How is their seafood?

Yes its a weird question to ask about a steakhouse, but I'm just wondering.

My mouth was watering when I read the topic.

My only experience was in Hawaii and they had just opened and the food was to die for. I had never had a better steak in my entire life (and we used to eat out a lot).

My visit to NY would include a dinner to RC until my brother told me not it was not that good.

Maybe the location matters? I was planning on going to RC on my next trip to the Bay area, but after reading this blog.... I guess I won't

A side note on those using Giant Eagle deal -- buy the gift card at Kennedy or Crafton location and you'll get double free gas points (so $.40 off per gallon with $100 gift card). I'll be calling the Pittsburgh location to verify they participate then I will probably follow advocatus's steps, but not with his wife

eggfooyoung said:Unfortunately it's not valid in Hawaii. =( I just called the waikiki location. Instead they have a early bird special for $40 and one for $46. The entrée is from a limited selection, but I didn't ask what they were.

You're in hawaii going to eat Ruth's??? Go to Suntory on Kalakaua (in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping center on the 3rd floor) and get the Suntory course. It's a lot more pricier since one meal is 1 1/2 more than the 2 people deal but you won't regret it.

Kaabi said:jskim9 said:Johnacon said:But I could get 89 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers from Wendy's for this much! [/sarcasm]but you wouldn't get the great Ruth's Chris service at Wendy's. And their wine selection sucksI don't care about service too much, at least with restaurants. I just want the price to be good and the food quality to be nice. I guess people thought that I was serious based on the reds that I've gotten on that prior post.

but seriously, service does matter to me. When you're taking 45 minutes to get me a steak burrito, that ruins it. I don't need my server to ask me "can I help you" every 5 minutes, but at least patrol the area so that I can wave you down.

I tip according to service. I'll drop 25% down if the service justifies it. I'll also drop a dollar if the service justifies that too.

But you just don't get that good service from Wendy's. I mean, no dessert cart???

I'm prolly going to night ............ this better be the best damn steak i ever had or else ........ i'll report it here.

Just around the corner, i mean close, like walking distance, if it wasnt in the florida sun, is a japannesse steak house .... about same price .... and i know i love it there .... argh ...... choices.

I just called the Midtown Manhattan location and they are part of the deal. It goes to Sept 1. If you have an odd numbered party, the additional person is $47.50.

JaxFL said:Id rather buy 10 pounds of boneless ribeyes from BJ's or Costco and grill up 10 meals.

cost is usda choice, not usda prime

but yeah, I'd rather get the ribeyes...

I love the place. Nice deal! They DO KILL ya on the drinks. near 10 bucks a rum n coke, and I like a few drinks with dinner. CAN'T wait going the 14th! Even gonna get a room. The RC near me is at the Tarrytown Marriott hotel. Thnx OP!