Has a Texas Roadhouse feel inside. I love the darkish lighting and spacious dining room. Clean and service was swift prompt and attentive. Food was better than TR! Fat bastard stamp of approval. read more

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Had to give an update review which is sad. I guess we must have came back on a bad day. We walked in and got seated and after 20-25 minutes a waiter finally comes and says he'll be right with us and never came back. Not even glasses of water were brought to our table. Total disappointment. We ended up leaving and eating at Nevada Grill next door. It'll be a while before we try dining at Ruby River again. Sad because we really loved the food but this night...nothing but poor service. read more

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Fantastic food. Great Western theme. Friendly and fast service. Parking was very easy.

Doesn't look like much from outside. Even when you walk in, it kinda reminds me of a Texas Roadhouse type of place. I was very skeptical of this place calling itself a steakhouse. But baybeeeee when that food came out!! The egg rolls were surprisingly good! Normally when we order any type of egg rolls with avocado, they are mushy on the inside. The mixture of the flavors and textures was nicely proportioned. The pork chops were so tender and juicy. The flavor was amazing! The asparagus that came with it was cooked and seasoned to perfection; Not too crunchy and not too mushy (same with the broccoli that came with ribeye). The ribeye was sooooo good! OMG! I can't speak on the kids burger because i didn't eat any of it... and neither did the kids, but what else is new?? Our kids love going to restaurants with us, order food, and not eat it. Haha! Our server Wyn (I probably spelled that wrong) was so nice and laid back. He was good with the kids, too. I hope he's there when we go back. read more

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I wanted to like this place and was giving it a second chance but we won't be going back it's clean and a fun, comfortable, casual place but....my hubbys prime rib was chewy snd his baked potato was almost warm. My rib eye came in 3 pieces. one was great and the other two were also chewy and not tender. The waitress couldn't have been nicer and very attentive. read more

We went there last night for my birthday. If there was a "zero star" I would chose that! I ordered the 6 oz Top cooked medium. When it finally arrived after a lengthy wait, it was not even close to medium. It was Blood Rare! It had been on the fire such a short time that the scoop of soft butter didn't even melt! The "jacketed" jam was burnt to a crisp with a mushy inside. Jordan was apologetic and offered to have the chef cook it again. You NEVER, EVER send anything back to the kitchen!!! We requested my dinner be taken off our bill, which it was. Happy birthday to me...not. read more

I come here for the baby back ribs which have always been the best I have ever eaten.

I have driven by this place plenty of times. I was not blown away as this place was mostly meh. I was there with friends and the place was plenty busy. We did not have to wait for service long. Mixed beverages were ok, didn't taste like the name brand I ordered and normally have. I'm not a fan. read more

Ruby River Steakhouse - The broccoli was good - Steakhouses Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Ate there last nite. I have never seen a more fatty, greasy rib eye in my life. The garlic peppered one they offer is not a seasoning but a gravy, the worst. Also ordered a lobster tail that wasn't more than 2 ounces, more like 1, and it too had this horrible gravy shoved in the shell. We only saw the waiter once! I've had better steaks at baldinis for a lot less. I don't know how they call themselves a steakhouse. Been sick all nite! Also there was no pasta offered at all. They're prices shown on line are inaccurite! read more

I had heard good things about this place, so I took my girlfriend and my family there before we went to a show at the grand Sierra resort. Very disappointed. My son-in-law and I both had the prime rib, and it was tough and chewy. My girlfriend and my daughter both ordered steak and they were not happy with what they were served. On the plus side, we had a great server, and the onion strings appetizer was good. Sadly, I will not be going back. read more

This is old school Reno fine dining that isn't in a smoky casino. The service is always amazing and the food is always good. Their prices are also very reasonable. It would really be nice if out of state people would stop closing down our local gems. Chain restaurants are fine for just a "whatever" dining experience, but restaurants like this are exceptional for a celebration. The fact that they don't have a better rating here is pretty upsetting. read more

Giving a 2 star just because the bartender was awesome and drinks were good,, but stay away from the Filet Mignon ends! Tough and grissley,, I should have read the reviews first ughhh Don't know what has happened with their steak vendor, but something definitely changed from where they once were with awesome steaks You know it's bad when you leave steak on the plate and fill up on the bread! read more

Ruby River Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I went there for dinner last night and ordered a filet mignon, baked potatoe and french onion soup. The soup was ok except it had 1/2" of cheese on top when it should have been a thin layer. I ordered the steak "medium" and told the server pink but not bloody. It came totally bloody and took three times to get it well enough to eat. Sent it back once with a manager and I would have thought he might come to check to make sure things were ok but didn't. First time I had eaten there and will definitely be my last. read more

My pop choose this place to take me for a late bday dinner. I was indifferent about going, as it was mediocre reviews. The ambiance kind of reminds me of Texas Roadhouse, a casual cowboy-themed steakhouse minus the peanuts all over the floor. Dark walls, neon lights at the bar, low lighting. The reference is not a bad thing, I actually enjoyed the ambiance for this occasion. The waitress was very polite, always a nice smile and patient with the old folks mulling over the menu. They brought out a small, warm round of French bread with soft butter which was a good starter. The parents had side salads as one of their sides and my son and I each had the Caesar salad. The salad was good but they did go pretty heavy on the dressing on all the salads, I would have preferred about 1/2 the amount. All the dishes that came out were good. Three steak dishes and the steaks were cooked well and seasoned well. My came with some crab on top which tasted good but the pinkish appearance kind of threw me off. One salmon dish looked, and I'm told, tasted good. My pop and his wife both got the baked potato as a side too. Be forewarned, those things are massive! They could be a meal in themselves. Again, not a bad thing. Finally, we shared three desserts: bread pudding, giant cookie w ice cream, apple crumble. The latter two were both really sweet and really good! The bread pudding tasted good but was really dense, so the texture was a bit off putting. All in all, I enjoyed my dinner and had a nice evening! read more

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We have enjoyed many meals at Ruby River. We've always had great service and delicious food. Love the atmosphere, very relaxing. We will visit Ruby River tonight. A party of 5. See ya all later!! read more

My friend decided to bring us here since he's been here before. Big mistake! The service was quick and friendly. The bread they served was warm but very chewy although it was not cooked long enough. The mushrooms and mashed potatoes were ok. The ribeye steak, horrible. Very chewy and salty. My friends and I knew we had made a wrong choice. Sorry, I was rather disappointed and will not be back. read more

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Finally picked a perfect time and made it in without a wait. The looks from the outside to when you entered was quite surprising. We wore our masks as we entered, but from the time we were greeted, and until the time seated, it was very obvious no one else was wearing a mask.. Lots of tables that continued all the way to the other side of the restaurant. Since it was only 4 pm, there was plenty of customers. The booths are nicely situated apart from others and it is very dark inside.. (had to use my phone to help see the menu. Menu was very easy to select and not overwhelming with choices. Ordered the blooming onion which was perfect in size (although $9.99 I thought was a tad high for how small).. but I liked the sauce and it was not saturated in oil. Both orders were with combos of ribs and chicken, and a sirloin. Ribs were falling off the bone, (a good thing), but some pieces on top were hard and burnt.. Sirloin and the smothered chicken were decent. The two sides ordered with the meals were a dinner salad (which came with crumbled eggs) which was sent back for no eggs.. and a Caesar salad .. which was a nice option and no upgraded price.. Also enjoyed the yam.. perfectly baked and delish! Our server was attentive and friendly. Nice to have management also bring out the dinners. A show of support to helping the staff was nice to see. Yes, we will be returning and bringing our out of town guests.. read more

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I love this place. Been here several times and the food has always been amazing. Perfect steak and their signature baked potato is good. The salad is also fresh and ranch dressing is homemade. Manager came around to check on us and the waitress was efficient and kind. The waiter was kind and attentive as well. Overall this place is just a great place to eat. They also have a small bar. read more

Came in here on a Tuesday night. My steak was super undercooked. I ordered it med to medium well...it came rare. My friend ordered a margarita and it was so bad she sent it back. The french onion soup was very bland. Usually we love coming here but this just wasnt a good experience. read more

Awesome food, service is great! Love the homey feeling. Always have a great experience

We went here for the second time. The service was excellent. Most of the food was great. I know it's never smart to order fish at a steak place but I do it anyways. I absolutely would not recommend the halibut. It was super dry and super fishy. All in all I would recommend this place just stick with steak. read more

Ruby River Steakhouse - French onion soup - Steakhouses Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Food was (and is usually) very good. They were short handed and the staff pushed through it well. My only major concern would be the cleanliness of the facility. If the view from the bar top looks like this (and the floor looks worse) I can only assume that the stuff you can't see, may be even worse. I mentioned it to one of the employees and they said "it's just old shit, that happens." I've had "old shit" and I've managed to clean it and keep it clean. That's a poor copout. Good luck Ruby River you're one of our faves, we just won't sit at the bar any longer. (Out of sight, out of mind I guess.) read more

Ruby River Steakhouse - Very dirty bar. - Steakhouses Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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After reading other great reviews, I decided to bring my son here for his birthday. They only take reservations for parties of eight or more so I was worried that it would be a long wait when our party of three arrived but we were seated almost immediately. I liked that this place is not inside a casino and has plenty of parking. The restaurant has many tables with many booths. Not long after we were seated, our server greeted us with warm bread and butter and took our drink orders. I am so used to bread not coming until after orders are placed so this was great. The service throughout our visit was great. Our server checked to be sure we were enjoying our meal, brought more bread and refilled our drinks without us asking. (the drinks that offer free refills). Overall, reasonable prices, great service and food prepared perfectly. read more

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Just impossibly badly prepared food. Setting was fine, broken sign out front but the interior was okay, solid 4/10. I sat at the bar and was given average (B-) service from a very overworked bartender. Shrimp cocktail was tasteless and boring. Overcooked shrimp and bottled cocktail sauce. The 12oz. bacon-wrapped filet mignon plate was horrific. "Seasoned rice" was a microwave packet of rice in a small side dish that came with a big elbow indent in it, with a strong fake flavoring taste and chewy/hard grains. Asparagus was literally just boiled/steamed with no salt/pepper/lemon anything. Tap-water pooling around gray-green spears. The filet came with 40% of the bacon "wrapped" and sixty percent laying sadly on its side around the filet. The filet, ordered medium rare, comes out raw/rare without a hint of seasoning. Staggeringly it has two massive slashes top to bottom through the steak. Perhaps some dopey cook things that this is the appropriate way to cook a large steak? I am hungry so I eat all of it but yikes, don't expect much. Anyway, miserable experience and a chef/kitchen manager who has no clue what he's doing. read more

Ruby River Steakhouse - Parking Lot - Steakhouses Near Me - Reno, Nevada

You may not think much from the outside, but this is a must try place. We had a party of four and all steaks were cooked to perfection. Service was great and the ambience was everything needed to enjoy an excellent dinner. Don't skip this place. read more

Disappointing Birthday Dinner - Poor Service & Food Issues I decided to try Ruby River Steakhouse for my birthday celebration with family, but unfortunately, it was a night to remember for all the wrong reasons. From the start, service was terrible. My daughter-in-law ordered soup instead of salad, but when all the salads arrived, hers was missing. After asking three separate times, we were repeatedly told it was coming--only for them to bring a salad instead. They took it back, yet the soup never came. She eventually asked to just have a sweet potato with her meal instead. My son ordered a 12 oz ribeye medium rare, but it arrived well done. Meanwhile, my husband's fried fish was room temperature, but he just ate it to avoid further delays. Our meals arrived, yet my daughter-in-law's was still missing. When we finally flagged down the server to ask if her meal had been forgotten, we were assured it was on its way--only for them to bring out another 12 oz ribeye with baked potato instead of the filet and mashed potatoes with sweet potatoes she had actually ordered. By the time her correct meal arrived 20 minutes later, the rest of us had already finished eating. Throughout dinner, we had to ask for tea refills, and the service remained inattentive. My son, unable to eat his overcooked steak, mentioned it to the server, who said the manager would take it off the bill. However, when the check arrived, the steak was still charged. Upon asking about it, we were told that because my son had tried a couple of bites, the manager refused to comp it. The manager never once came by to check on us, despite walking past our table multiple times. I have never in my life skipped leaving a generous tip, but this was the first time I felt like the service simply didn't deserve it. A different manager and a more attentive server could have completely changed the experience, but as it stands, I don't think I'll be back. Not worth the gamble. The only reason for 1 star was you do not offer a minus star. read more

My boyfriend and I went out for a date night, started out okay got some cocktails and salad 25 min after we placed our order they brought my food out 20 mins after that they brought my boyfriends steak out he ordered a medium rare it was still mooing after he cut it through the middle and they took it back and said they would bring him a new one instead and they just recooked that same one so then it was hard as a brick. When he got it back he refused the crappy stake and we came there to eat together not watch each other eat ,so the manager came over we paid for drinks and salads and then left So sad because they used to be a really good place read more

I have been here multiple times, and the service is always good. I ordered the French onion soup as an appetizer, it was okay, lots of cheesy goodness but could have had more flavor. I ordered the 12 oz newyork for my entrees, which was cooked to perfection. I decided on a dessert and was hoping for a hot fudge brownie, but that was not an option, so I opted for the creme brule. I was not informed that the creme Brule was going to be covered in raspberry sauce, so it's a good thing I'm not allergic. The creme Brule was very disappointing because it was not cooked properly and had a soup texture as it did not set properly when cooked. Maybe they put the raspberry sauce on it to hide the fact it was not set properly. read more

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Fair well Ruby River. We must part ways. We do not live in Reno, we have hone to Ruby River as a place you can count on. We had our last meal there. I absolutely loved their horseradish, unfortunately, it has changed. There was literally no taste to it! No hot or sweet! The tiger shrimp was 3 medium size shrimp, for $18.00. I have gotten larger shrimp at Ralye's! The asparagus was not cooked, hard and still bitter. The ice tea was gross, it looked like chocolate milk. They were out of the beer we wanted. It was a huge mistake to go there, we will not be back!! read more

Nothing fancy. Just a chain steakhouse w chain prices and quality. Interior is a little run down, could def use a refresh. Service is good. Run of the mill appetizers. Jalapeño poppers were good. Blooming onion is what it is. Was a little disappointed w the 16oz ribeye as it was rough in some parts. Usually ribeye is buttery smooth from the marbling. Overall it was ok. Would I go back? Probably not. Usually don't go to chain for steak but it was MIL bday. read more

A decent amount of bad reviews for a place that has unbeatable prices and pretty good food. The service has been good and not so good in my 3 visits. Overall, this place suits me perfectly, good enough service to satisfy me and food that is great and at a great price. I'll be back read more

My wife and I went for dinner tonight at Ruby River Steakhouse. We are locals and enjoy going there. Tonight I ordered the steak and smothered chicken. The chicken was way overcooked and it was like shoe leather to eat. I informed the waitress about the overcooked chicken and she said she would have to talk to her manager. So we sat there and waited my wife finished her meal, and I was still waiting to see what they would do with mine. The waitress came out and said that the manager will give me a small discount never offering to actually re-cook the food that I ordered. When I saw the discount, it was a whopping six dollars. As we were leaving, I asked to speak to the manager The gentleman came out and I told him that it is pathetic that I did not get to eat my meal and nobody offered to re-cook it and you only gave me a whole six dollar discount. He said that's all a 5 ounce piece of chicken is worth. We will never go back again and I hope the manager gets some training on how to manage properly. read more

You really can't go wrong with a ribeye smothered in butter and garlic! Ruby river on a Monday night was quick and delicious. It's not an above and beyond steakhouse experience, but they do meat and potatoes very well. The ribeyes were seasoned perfectly but both of ours were unevenly cut, so half the steak was well done and half was to the requested temperature. We both had a salad to start and they were a good portion, fresh lettuce, and delivered quickly. My baked potato had been deep fried! Que the shock and awe. A regular baked potato will never do after experiencing a whole potato dropped into a deep fryer. It was rich and delicious and I was only able to eat about 1/4 th of my meal! We'll be back for an affordable and yummy steakhouse meal for sure. read more

Ruby River Steakhouse - Garlic Peppered Ribeye Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Been a while since I've been to Ruby River. Had my pops in town and we had dinner here. The service is great, the waitress who helped us was attentive and polite. I got the ribeye steak with jacked baked potato and Cesar salad. The salad was good, cold and crisp. The jacked baked potato was just ok, they charge an extra $5 for cheese and bacon, which in my opinion is not worth the charge. Now for the steak. It was a let down. Lacked the basic salt and pepper, and the overall quality of the meat wasn't to par. However, it was cooked exactly how I wanted it, medium rare. read more

Table for 10. Two didn't receive their order until the other 8 were finished. Waiter nonexistent during all of this. Whoever decided the 'Filet Mignon' was 'Award Winning' failed to specify which award. One overdone and the other not edible and didn't bother taking home for the dog. If anyone would have come by to ask how everything was we would have sent it back. Great garlic mashed potatoes and wings but that is about it. Good luck. read more

I love this place and they make the best well done steaks. I ordered a to go order of 3 steaks on 1/5 (2 well done and 1 medium well and they all were all RARE DONE . I called and left a message requesting a call back and still have not received a return call. Very disappointed the I paid $100+ for something I couldn't eat read more

The food was good (though my salmon with asparagus was small and it had ONE asparagus stalk), service was great, drinks were strong enough, and we all had a good time. Will go again. read more

Have ate here many times in the past. Was always one of our favorite spots when staying at the Peppermill. Tonight the entire meals were cold including the baked potato. The meals were sent back, only to be RE-HEATED. Needless to say they were not edible. The server was not attentive and we had to ask for more water, he apologized for the inconvenience, but twice serving inedible food. Should not he had the manager approach us. I will NEVER ADVISE anyone to eat here again. read more

Ruby River Steakhouse - Reheated food? - Steakhouses Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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terrible fries, terrible "fried bake potato", xtra charge for sour cream and bacon bits, $150 bucks for a very sub par meal and when telling manager on the way out, he just said let us know you dont like the potato". chicken and ribs was a 2 oz chicken smothered in cheese.(yuk) seriously ??? he didnt care. like id ever go back again in this century. read more

Family in town and they wanted to go out for dinner the final night they were here. I mentioned Ruby River, curious, seeing as how I'd never been, and they got excited! They're from Utah and they're familiar with Ruby River and said it was really good so we all decided that's where we'd go. Walking in, I definitely got a Texas Roadhouse vibe from it. The carpets are outdated and it could use a bit of a makeover. It was a tad darker inside, but I don't mind that for a steakhouse. We were very quickly seated with our reservations at 7 and our waiter was amazing! He was the friendliest ever, quick service, quick witted, and didn't forget anything we asked for either. We ordered the Salmon Oscar, the Garlic Ribeye, the Filet mignon skewers and a New York. Three with Jacketed potatoes and one with mashed potatoes and white gravy. One side of sautéed mushrooms and one side of Parmesan tomatoes. I also loved the sourdough in the beginning. For drinks I ordered a frolicking through the sand. My boyfriend got the Midori Margarita. And our family got a Fat Tire and glass of wine. The food was amazing! I'll have to admit my nerves when I saw previous reviews saying the food was lacking. I'm here to tell you it wasn't this night!! It was all perfect! My salmon could have been a bit bigger and I'll ask next time if you can pay to upgrade to a slightly bigger piece. But other than that, it tasted great! The crab was a nice add on, the bèarnaise sauce was buttery and lemony with a bit of herb. Those fried pickles with that thick ranch were AWESOME! And I LOVE lemon seed catchers hahaha. The mushrooms were perfect. The tomato was a bit under cooked for my boyfriends mom, but she said it was still good. The steak was cooked to perfection and the garlic sauce on the skewers was EVERYTHING! The teriyaki was just ok. The garlic is where it's at! I was pleasantly surprised at how good it all was and sad I'd never eaten there before! Now I want to keep going back! read more

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