Absolutely the best steak house that my wife & I went there for our 15th wedding anniversary. 1st time there. ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING WAS OVER THE TOP. From Michael the manager, meeting & greeting us to checking in on us while we were dining, to Emma, our server waiting on us, anticipating our every single need, to the food being cooked to perfection. I cannot recommend enough how this is the go to place in upstate NY. THIS IS THE PLACE We waited for a few members of our party with two martinis at the bar, which cost $38. I deconstructed the Cosmo, which was a splash of peach and kettle one which was a three dollar of charge for an $18 drink. We had the back room for a large party (9)Servers staff were friendly and accommodating. I was surprised at how long it took too get seated. The seafood tower of lovely had asked for warm butter. The side dishes are all à la carte but the potatoes and the asparagus excellent. Mistakes were done as ordered just been prepared for price shock. I recommend the crème brûlée for dessert and the naughty Irishman coffee.. overall was a nice experience with attentive, weight, staff and creative and with a sense of humor! I personally cannot afford to go there except for very special occasions. A meal at Ruth's Chris feels like an event. There's so much anticipation. Yes, the prices are high but it seems that you get what you pay for. A wonderful meal with top notch service and ambiance. I did not find it pretentious. I was concerned that it might be. There is no dress code. While some dressed up, others were casually dressed. One man even showed up in a very wrinkled shirt and the staff treated him as well as any other guest. The wait staff is amazing. Our server was Valbon. He was gracious, helpful and very thorough in describing food preparation. My friend had a Porterhouse Steak prepared medium well done with just a bit of pink. It was a massive steak. He said it was prepared perfectly. Same for the mashed potatoes and asparagus. I don't eat much red meat. Valbon recommended the sea bass for me. It was remarkably tender. I enjoyed the sautéd vegetables, too. I was amazed that I finished my entire meal. My friend took part of his giant steak home and enjoyed it the next day. I asked for a light cocktail. A vodka-based Lemon Drop martini was recommended for me. It's a popular drink there. It was just right. Ruth's Chris is a chain. I know that some people frown on eating at restaurant chains because of quality concerns. But Ruth's Chris is fine dining and the food preparation is apparently held to high standards. Our meals were enjoyable. It was our first time trying this restaurant to celebrate my wife's birthday. They added decorations on our table and also gave my wife a small cake and candle which was a nice gesture. Steak was great and service was excellent. Our server was very friendly and even the manager stopped at our table to greet us. We will definitely come back. read more

It was our first time trying this restaurant to celebrate my wife's birthday. They added decorations on our table and also gave my wife a small cake and candle which was a nice gesture. Steak was great and service was excellent. Our server was very friendly and even the manager stopped at our table to greet us. We will definitely come back. read more

We had dinner at Ruth's Chris in Albany last night for a special occasion and it was a really great experience. The food was outstanding. Everything came out hot and cooked perfectly, and it was honestly just delicious. You can tell they take pride in what they're serving. Our server was phenomenal. She made us feel completely at ease from the start and truly elevated the whole evening. We were celebrating something special and she made it feel even more memorable in a very genuine way. Everyone we interacted with was warm and professional. The atmosphere was comfortable and lively. Tables are fairly close together, so you're definitely near other diners, but we understand that's pretty typical for an upscale steakhouse and it didn't take away from the night. We can't wait to go back. read more

Horrible service. Horrible evening. So disappointed. Very expensive to be treated as if we were ghosts. My husband and I had the worst experience. It was a special occasion, for us, it was our anniversary. Took forever to take our order and never showed up to ask if we needed anything or even our drinks. But sure was there and showed up with the check!! I even spoke with owner & manager the day after our evening and he genuinely seemed to want to make it right for us. Told us he wanted to give us a "do over" and I thought wow, that's super nice. And we agreed. The man lied and never did anything. Never lifted a finger. Never heard from him again. So sad. He just wanted the review to change. Well that's not happening anytime soon or ever. I had to give a star here but I didn't even want to give it one. read more

Planned a special occasion dinner and they totally exceeded expectations with little celebration decorations on the table and first name recognition when we arrived. Spectacular service and always high standard food and wines. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - NY Strip steak, medium rare, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and a glass of Cabernet. - Steakhouses Near Me - Albany, New York

We waited for a few members of our party with two martinis at the bar, which cost $38. I deconstructed the Cosmo, which was a splash of peach and kettle one which was a three dollar of charge for an $18 drink. We had the back room for a large party (9)Servers staff were friendly and accommodating. I was surprised at how long it took too get seated. The seafood tower of lovely had asked for warm butter. The side dishes are all à la carte but the potatoes and the asparagus excellent. Mistakes were done as ordered just been prepared for price shock. I recommend the crème brûlée for dessert and the naughty Irishman coffee.. overall was a nice experience with attentive, weight, staff and creative and with a sense of humor! I personally cannot afford to go there except for very special occasions. read more

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A meal at Ruth's Chris feels like an event. There's so much anticipation. Yes, the prices are high but it seems that you get what you pay for. A wonderful meal with top notch service and ambiance. I did not find it pretentious. I was concerned that it might be. There is no dress code. While some dressed up, others were casually dressed. One man even showed up in a very wrinkled shirt and the staff treated him as well as any other guest. The wait staff is amazing. Our server was Valbon. He was gracious, helpful and very thorough in describing food preparation. My friend had a Porterhouse Steak prepared medium well done with just a bit of pink. It was a massive steak. He said it was prepared perfectly. Same for the mashed potatoes and asparagus. I don't eat much red meat. Valbon recommended the sea bass for me. It was remarkably tender. I enjoyed the sautéd vegetables, too. I was amazed that I finished my entire meal. My friend took part of his giant steak home and enjoyed it the next day. I asked for a light cocktail. A vodka-based Lemon Drop martini was recommended for me. It's a popular drink there. It was just right. Ruth's Chris is a chain. I know that some people frown on eating at restaurant chains because of quality concerns. But Ruth's Chris is fine dining and the food preparation is apparently held to high standards. Our meals were enjoyable. read more

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Wonderful atmosphere and service was friendly and efficient. We enjoyed our experience! The food was great. Sides are large enough to split between two people. My steak was a bit more charred than I would have liked but once I cut that off it was spectacular! We loved the crab cakes, garlic mashed potatoes, and asparagus! Pomegranate martini was delightful as well! read more

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Absolutely the best steak house that my wife & I went there for our 15th wedding anniversary. 1st time there. ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING WAS OVER THE TOP. From Michael the manager, meeting & greeting us to checking in on us while we were dining, to Emma, our server waiting on us, anticipating our every single need, to the food being cooked to perfection. I cannot recommend enough how this is the go to place in upstate NY. THIS IS THE PLACE read more

We were very excited to have a special dinner with friends. I ordered a ribeye cooked to medium and it came rare with mostly purple and cold in the large middle. It was unseasoned. Veggies - both broccoli and asparagus were undercooked. The broccoli was in a big bowl, uncut and unseasoned. After they properly prepared the steak, I enjoyed it (generally) with the potatoes au gratin, but honestly I expected better quality for the price. Potatoes were cubed rather than thinly sliced. The cheese sauce was ok. The atmosphere and wait staff were friendly. read more

We visited for happy hour at the bar this week. The service was impeccable and the food and cocktails were great. They were quite busy. The wait staff did their best to get around to all. Definitely will be back for happy hour 4-6 at the bar again and maybe even dine in the dining room. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - We tried each of the 4 appetizers - zucchini fries, spinach artichoke dip, spice shrimp and ahi tuna. - Steakhouses Near Me - Albany, New York

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My wife and I can't praise Ruth's Chris enough. It is a wonderful experience. The food is superb, but the staff really makes the difference. We would love to acknowledge the great job Kyle and Maria did to make our anniversary celebration memorable. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Anniversary dessert - Steakhouses Near Me - Albany, New York

I dined here with two other people while traveling on business. James O. was our waiter, and he did a magnificent job. No one in my party wanted to order a steak at Ruth's Chris. We prefer to go to some place more prominent, like Peter Luger's in Williamsburg for that. So we decided to order fish. I and another person ordered the garlic-crusted sea bass, and the third person ordered the salmon and shrimp. The food was good, but it was the garlic mashed potatoes that got us choked up. You don't have to wait for Thanksgiving to have silky fresh and well-seasoned mashed potatoes. Just order a side of garlic mashed potatoes at Ruth's Chris. They were hot and steamy and tasted as if they were freshly harvested from a potato farm. They were also silky smooth yet lumpy. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of fresh garlic, they were garnished with some fresh chives on top. It does not get any better than that! I will Google the recipe so I can impress my dinner guests on special occasions! The roasted Brussels sprouts left a little to be desired because the bacon in it did not taste right. I will definitely return to Ruth's Chris so I can devour another side of garlic mashed potatoes. In all likelihood, it will probably be the only side dish that I order. read more

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Came here for happy hour and was stunned by the great service. My lemon drops were absolutely perfect and my zucchini fries were perfectly crispy, not soggy like other places. My date had the steak sandwich and said it was really good. We each had two drinks and our food. I will certainly be returning for dinner soon. I'm always skeptical about how my experience will be at a chain restaurant but I really enjoyed it here. read more

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The service was great. The food was perfect. And the surroundings was something out of a movie. Loved everything about my experience there. Will definitely be returning. read more

Service was excellent and over the top! The food was served well on time, but honestly it was all quite bland. Had the Filet which was very tender, but not that flavorful. Als we had the crabcakes and the same. Appeared to have mediocre fillers but again, lacking flavor. We did have calamari appetizer, which was one of the best we have had. All in all, a little dissapointing read more

Ruth's Chris Steak house has a lot of work to do before I would ever consider this place fine dining or even higher end dining. And they are serving highway robbery with these prices. Was the food good? Yeah, it was fine. Just fine. $100 per person needs to be a lot more than good or fine. It was loud, it was crowded, tables so close together that the waitress couldn't even get by without bumping our chairs. The service was shocking for the price point and illusion of a fine dining restaurant. The server was not very knowledgeable but she was nice enough. But after our order was taken we barely saw her again. Our table was never cleared, entrees came while we still have a table full of appetizer and salad plates, wine glasses were never filled, dessert was served without silverware, and the waiting at the end for the bill was ridiculous. This shouldn't be accepted when paying $80 for a steak. I opted to order the prefix menu. I ordered a Caesar salad, upgraded to a ribeye with a lobster tail, garlic mashed potatoes and dessert. The Caesar salad, the mashed potatoes, extremely boring and not even indulgent as expected for a steakhouse. The Caesar salad was overly salty and no different than I would expect from any chain steakhouse. The mashed potatoes were borderline gummy to me and were overly basic. I make much, much better mashed potatoes at home. The review will not be all negative, because my steak was excellent for my taste. I love a rare ribeye, however sometime it can be cold when served because it is not fully cooked. The 500° plate completely solved this issue. My steak was perfect for my taste, and the butter it was served with was delicious. No complaints on my steak. The lobster tail was okay, I prefer a steamed lobster and this was broiled, drying it out a bit. I ordered a bottle of wine so my bill was up there, $160 for just me. The prefix was about $100 with the upgrade and the cheapest bottle of wine was $56. In comparison, I could get almost the same meal for the same price at Morton's, another big chain steakhouse, and the experience would blow this one out of the water. Morton's knows how to do upscale dining, Ruth's Chris has no clue. If you have the money to spend on a fancy dinner, go somewhere else. read more

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To celebrate our anniversary, I made a dinner reservation at the newly-opened Ruth's Chris Steakhouse on Wolf Road in Colonie (Albany). When we arrived, the large parking lot was packed - even on a rainy night. Our OpenTable reservation was in good order and we were greeted warmly. When the hostess promptly seated us, we were delighted to see that our reserved table for two was adorn with Happy Anniversary glitter. Our menues also had Happy Anniversary written in bold colors at the top as you opened them. Small details, yes, but it sure made us feel special! The restaurant was full but the tables were spread far enough away so we could easily converse with one another in a normal tone (unlike Chianti II in Saratoga where you have to scream at each other to be heard because the tables are almost on top of one another!). The décor is inviting, calm, and not too industrial like many new dining establishments these days. Very pleasant. We started our meal with two expertly-created adult libations. Mine was a Dirty Martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives (our server's suggestion) and Tito's - the perfect amount of "dirty" (in other places, I often have to request more olive juice) and the creamy blue cheese was a delicious touch. My husband's specialty Dos Agave Margarita was also very good. I don't often expound about the drinks, but these were memorable. The menu offers a wide range of beef (of course), veal, lamb and seafood. We chose their prix fixe dinners which included three choices of salad, an entrée (6 oz. filet and shrimp or filet and lobster tail), a side and dessert. We both chose the Caesar Salad (ice cold and very crisp, dressing on the side). My entrée was the Filet and Lobster Tail but I upgraded to the Rib Eye for an upcharge, plus garlic mashed for my side. My husband selected the Filet and Shrimp but upgraded (upcharge) to the larger size (11 oz.) with creamed spinach as his side. Both steaks were cooked, rare, to perfection. Our three comments on the food are as follows: my lobster was, sadly, over cooked and dry and we both felt that with my husband's upgrade to the larger filet, they should have served three shrimp instead of only two. Also, in a fine dining restaurant such as Ruth's Chris, the bread should be served warm. It wasn't. The food earns 4-1/2 stars which, unfortunately, you can't give in these reviews. We took our dessert (mini cheesecakes) to go so I can't comment on them yet. Our server, Venetia, was spot-on. Her timing was superb. We didn't feel rushed. She gets 5 stars. Ditto the other people who cleared our dishes and the manager who checked on us twice to ensure we were pleased with our meals. Everything was conducted with a smile. Anyone who knows this franchise is aware that it's costly to dine here. We knew that going in, and the $300 hit for the two of us came as no surprise. But we've paid the same at 15 Church and Morton's at the Racino in Saratoga and did not have as positive experiences. So, for us, when we're celebrating a special occasion and have a hankering for steak, we will make the 50 minute drive for what - I have no doubt - will be another very enjoyable evening. read more

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It's my go to special occasion dining experience. Service was top notch. Sirloin and filets were melt in your mouth amazing. Return visit imminent. read more

Our company luncheon went exceptionally well thanks to the great service provided. The space was perfect & the food excellent.Thanks Kyle & Maddison for your great attitudes an excellent service! read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Great job, Kyle & Maddison - Steakhouses Near Me - Albany, New York

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It was our first date night in a while we decided to go to Ruth Chris, and it did not disappoint. I had the fillet and lobster and he had the salmon and shrimp, both were cooked to perfection. The waiter had a great personality and checked on us often. No complaints read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Filet and lobster - Steakhouses Near Me - Albany, New York

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Great place for amazing food! The ambience is magnificent The staff is also very professional ! read more

Happy Birthday to me. My sweetie reserved a table for us to celebrate at Ruth's Chris. New to Colonie, I hoped for a wonderful meal. I was not disappointed. On arrival, they brought us to our table which had been tastefully decorated with little birthday confetti. How fun. Dinner, I have been told that you'll spend your kids inheritance dining here. Not true, or maybe I'm a just a cheap date. I ordered a salad to start and took half home. I figured if I filled up before the meal, I'd never finish my fillet mignon. You are given a warning that the steaks are cooked at 1800 degrees (F) and that plates are also hot hot hot ! My fillet was also topped with 3 broiled shrimp. It was everything that was promised. But another surprise was my birthday cheesecake. Awww..a candle and a happy birthday wish. RC has its own private parking lot. That's a plus. Staff are very attentive and an asset to corporate. But one of my favs was the fact that it's a quieter venue even when all tables around you are occupied. Imagine being able to carry on a conversation during dinner. It was a great dinner. To rehash, good food, good staff, good parking. I know we won't be eating here every week, but it will be a go-to for a scrumptious meal. read more

I was not sure what to expect since people kept telling me it's a chain resturant . Walking in the dining room was very nice and upscale. We had at least 3 wait staff for the two of us all friendly and attentive . Really read the menu and think about sharing the apps and sides because they are large portions, they welcome sharing. Drinks are pricey so look at the price before ordering one. We both ordered steaks which came on a 500 degree plate cooked perfectly , tender & delicious . The food & service was amazing. We will go back. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Steak & Shrimp - Steakhouses Near Me - Albany, New York

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Went here for thanksgiving dinner. My husband got a steak and I got the thanksgiving special. His steak was good and my Turkey was ok (but honestly that's never my favorite part anyways), the real standouts were the veggies and Cesar salad! He loved his baked potatoes and asparagus, and my green beans were soooo good. But that Cesar salad is probably the best I've ever had. The service was friendly. It was a fun experience! read more

4th time there and every time the food was delicious. As they say you get what you pay for. The quality is worth it. The staff is worth it.

Supposed to be high end but it definitely doesn't always give that especially with the food the taste is bland not the best Ruth chris I been to but it is OK at best read more

I really enjoyed the Ruth Chris in Philadelphia so much that I took my friends to the Ruth Chris in Albany, NY. This was the old Macaroni Grill that was renovated into this higher end Steakhouse. Bring your wallet and appetite when you come. The service and food is excellent. It's hard to find such high quality in most chain restaurants but Ruth Chris strives for excellence. This evening I ordered the cowboy ribeye, mac n cheese and creme brule for dessert. My group had ordered the ahi tuna and calamari with sweet chili sauce as an appetizer. Simply the best and I highly recommend Ruth Chris steakhouse. read more

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Another great dinner on Christmas Eve. Anna our server was fantastic as well as the rib eye and garlic mashed potatoes. We were seated at a two top in the bar area which wasn't as loud as expected. Even got this nice little doggie bag read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Big enough for a lunch tomorrow - Steakhouses Near Me - Albany, New York

Quite possibly the best Mexican food I have had in this area. The salsa was just spicy enough, the chips were fresh and hot, really delicious. My husband and I had a mojahete (please excuse my bad spelling) and it was very large and also delicious. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere was inviting and colorful. We live approximately 3 hours from this location but it would be well worth the trip. We were traveling at the time and were very pleased to find this gem of a place. read more

Party of four and we were all completely satisfied with every aspect of our special birthday celebration. The staff were attentive, personable, polite, and gracious. Food was exquisite. Each couple shared a porterhouse for 2 and both were cooked to perfection. Appetizers, sides, and desserts were amazing. Loved the special touches added that made our birthday celebration even more festive. We had such a positive experience that we will definitely be back. read more

Great service and excellent food!! We ordered: Filet med rare Filet med well (hush, that's how I like it!) Potato Creamed spinach Mushrooms Every bite was delicious! Very clean and lovely dining experience. However, it's definitely a bit too pricey...there are other places less expensive where you can get a good filet and still put gas in your car! But for a special occasion, it was a good experience. read more

food great as usual, ate at bar , bartender was very attentive. good time good food and what a step up from our Ruth Chris in Fort Lauderdale. Love your new location. RCC read more

Hanging with Terry, Kyle, Jason & Brandi behind the bar makes this one of the best Happy Hours in town . Not to mention the great bar menu that offers delicious bites at reduced pricing. Try one of their craft cocktails or a REAL MAGARITA made with REAL ingredients. Whatever you do just get your butt over there for a good time & tell them that LARGE MARGE SENT YA! read more

At my wife's suggestion we visited the new Ruth's Chris Steak House Friday 06/07/2024 5:00pm. Happy Hour Sunday from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday - Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. She wanted to try it but was hesitant re: the price point. This is an very upscale top rated traditional American style steak house. Steaks are $60-$150, salads & sides are ala carte. So her idea was to sample their special happy hour during this week. We found two seats at the bar after a large group was going into the dining room. To our surprise the bartender was a Jen, a welcoming face from another restaurant we used to frequent. So she took our drink orders & explained the HH specials & also showed us the dinner menu. She had the sliced steak on a roll w/ French fries - cooked to order, hot & tender. I had the seared ahi tuna w/ mustard beer sauce & some pickled cucumber. Generous portion cooked perfectly and went well w/ my tall margarita. *Total for two drinks each and the two appetizer specials was $80. Cash tip. *Our 2nd drinks were not at HH price b/c we missed ordering them before 6pm. This maybe b/c of team style bartending. A small thing, but we noticed it on the bill. Overall a great first impression made more enjoyable by Jen's friendly attention. We certainly will be back. Thank you. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA read more

Hubby and I went for the First time last week. Went for happy hour they did not disappoint! Sat at the bar which is beautiful and the chairs are very comfortable. Bartender Jenn was great - had steak Sandwich and chicken sandwich from happy hour bar menu they were delicious and a great price!! The ambiance is so pretty. read more

Early Mothers Day dinner for party of 4. The staff were very attentive and courteous. I found the tables to be very close to each other, but the overall ambiance of the restaurant was soft lighting and subdued. Started with appetizer crab cakes which I found a little dry and could have used some type of light sauce. I ordered the classic meal which was very nice having the appetizer, entree, side and dessert as a combo package. The steak was okay but it was paired with the lobster tail so all was not lost. My other family members ordered steaks with salads,mash potatoes and asparagus on the side. They definitely enjoyed their meal. Wine was ordered and a few hard drinks as well. Overall nice dinner. read more

Never disappoints when we stop at a Ruth's chris when traveling. We finally got one in Albany which I am stoked about. The prices are high but you have to expect that for such great food and service. Recommend anything on the menu. Our waiter was super cool and handled our big party well. read more

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We met at Ruth's Chris because as a chain steakhouse the food is consistently good. Great quality meats. This is my first experience with not great service at any of the locations for this chain. I ordered a French onion soup and not until the appetizers came and I asked the server where was the soup was I told they were out of it. Then the waitress comes to deliver the entree I ask her about it... we are out of the soup. Doesn't offer a menu for an alternative. While I understand this is a well established chain expecting a higher level of service at this price point. Quite disappointed... read more

Went tonight for a birthday celebration. Probably the best steak I have ever had (petite fillet). Great wedge salad and cream brûlée to die for. Excellent service. Not open that long indication but top shelf service and product. 4 Stars! read more