Ruth's Chris at Lake Mary presents itself as an upscale steakhouse with white-tablecloth service, warm lighting, and a classic fine-dining feel that many guests associate with special occasions or date nights. The overall atmosphere is generally refined and welcoming, though the décor can feel a bit dated. The staff was attentive and friendly and contributed to a smooth evening, with drinks and courses delivered in a timely manner. Initially a bit slow, but the place was really busy. We ordered what Ruth's Chris is best known for... it's USDA Prime steaks, seared in a very hot broiler and traditionally served sizzling on heated plates, a signature of the brand. Solid flavor and a huge portion size, cooked to perfection. This restaurant tends to appeal to those seeking a traditional steakhouse experience -- large steaks, a well-stocked wine list, and a classic environment -- Overall, Ruth's Chris in Lake Mary delivered quality and service. read more

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Friendly, fast service. Good sized salad. Needed more dressing. The salmon was delicious. Needed lemon on the side and capers. Needs more spinach. Garlic mashed potatoes were bland. We couldn't taste any garlic. Never got a cup of tea as requested. Cheesecake almost tastes like yogurt. Didn't care for the crust but liked the berries. read more

We went to Ruth's Chris several weeks ago. It was so good we returned. The Filet was the softest piece of meat that I ever had. Cooked to perfection. Everyone in my party of 5 felt the same. There is not one thing that could have been better. Our server Lauren added to our great dining experience. This may have been one of my best meals ever. Well done! read more

They are currently running a $55 special, included an appetizer, main and dessert. You can add items like shrimp and Lobster. I ordered the Steak and added 3 shrimp, they were really small, I didn't expect jumbo, however, they were tiny. The Steak I ordered medium, it was really good and cooked perfectly. The Cesar salad was delicious and the mashed potato was good. I took my bread pudding to go! My margarita was really good also:) The restaurant was busy but our waitress was super nice and attentive throughout. Ruth Cris lived up to its name. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Delicious Cesar salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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My son and I are in town for a baseball tournament and decided to treat ourselves to a nice dinner. Our food was amazing! From start to finish, the staff at this location was phenomenal. We sat at the bar and the bar tender was great. The GM was very engaging and came by several times to check on us. I highly recommend this location. read more

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Reservations made for a late afternoon Mother's Day dinner, we arrived to a fully occupied dining room and were seated immediately. Ruth's Chris Lake Mary has consistently delivered delectable, sizzling, and tender filet mignon, accompanied by shrimp, and consistently excellent garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. We opted for the prix fixe menu, which included French onion soup, bread, and mini symphony cheesecake. Our server, Boris, and his team of servers provided exceptional service, ensuring that our dining experience was extraordinary. Their prompt and accurate delivery of hot food and timely visits were impeccable. I firmly believe that upscale dining should leave every moment with finesse, including the packaging of leftovers for carryout. Manager David made his customary appearance during our visit, while every staff member exceeded expectations. The pricing is premium and commensurate with the level of food and service provided. Mother's Day celebrations provided "mom" with a pampered moment and a day well-deserved. Every visit over the years to Lake Mary Ruth's Chris has been a true pleasure. Thank you, David, Boris, and the entire staff, for a wonderful meal! read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Classic Lemon Drop, Brown Butter Old Fashioned, French Onion Soup, PETITE FILET & SHRIMP*, MASHED, SPINACH, Symphony Cheesecake - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

I came here for work lunch and the filet with shrimp was cooked to perfection. The servers were attentive to every detail and the place was perfect for a business lunch. The place was empty since we rented it for lunch and they usually open only after 4:00pm. I'd go here again for a good cocktail and filet. read more

Stopped in with a larger group for dinner. The service started out pretty poor. It seemed they took drink orders for half the table and avoided the other half. No one stopped by to see if we wanted to start ordering either. Once things got underway, we started to get apps, sides and entrees quickly. They whisked a lot away quickly after dinner, too, and got dessert orders in promptly. I get that it's tough with a group this size, just bummed as I've had other good group experiences at Ruth's Chris before (not this location). The food was delicious - loved the filet, mushrooms, au gratin potatoes, and spicy shrimp. Bummed that the calamari was sold out by 6pm on a weekday and the crab cakes were just okay. Goat cheese artichoke dip was interesting and not too bad. Felt bad that the only vegetarian option was a broccoli "steak" for our one non meat eater. All in all, food was great. Would check out the happy hour if I'm in the area again. read more

We came in for an early dinner and ate in the bar. Ruth's Chris is pricey, but you get what you pay for. I ordered the meal classic (starter, entré, one side, and dessert starting at $66). I got filet mignon, which was cooked perfectly, and it came with a huge Caesar salad. My only complaint is that our mashed potatoes all arrived cold, but our very attentive server was quick to fix the problem. I got a lychee-flavored cocktail and it was great, too! This was the perfect location for our special celebration dinner in Lake Mary. read more

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Pros: *complimentary valet service (although completely unnecessary with such a small parking lot) *friendly staff *excellent customer service *pretty empty *great quality food Cons: *it's an upscale chain steakhouse so the pricing reflects that -- I only eat here when someone else is paying read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Filet + truffle fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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Great happy hour offerings at the bar area. Super helpful wait staff and clean environment. The food is delicious and priced decently. My husband and I enjoyed ordering a few food items and sharing them. You can't go wrong with the Brussels sprouts! read more

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Great happy hour spot. It's been a while since I have been here. Of course, we started with a few drinks. Did skew from my usual expresso martini to try a house cocktail. It was a pomegranate martini similar to a cosmo. It was really good. For food, we ordered a French onion soup which was Awesome!! Missing pic though. I went for a filet sandwich which was in a toasted garlic french baguette and came with a dressing which I ordered on the side. Didn't care much for the dressing but meat was perfect. We also ordered a chicken sandwich. Overall, happy hour was great and have reasonable prices. read more

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Always a good time at Ruth's Chris. We came to celebrate a birthday at happy hour. This is a staple for our family-- great food, great service, and a great vibe! Happy to keep this in the rotation. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Whiskey sour - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

I have been here twice for dinner. The valet parking is nice if you are feeling lazy. The service is excellent. The ambiance is neither tired nor new. For a chain steakhouse experience, I have actually been to ones I would never go back to. Obviously, being here twice already, this is not one of those. The Caesar salad is wonderful. If you get a baked potato, you can build it out at the table the way you like it. The roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, honey butter are great. Not the best I have had, but pretty close. You can't go wrong splitting a tomahawk ribeye for the table. Super tasty and cooked to perfection. Overall, a great experience at a decent value too. read more

Food is outstanding. I am still dreaming about their osso bucco ravioli and their gin martinis. All of their steaks speak for themselves! The service is outstanding with all the waiters being very knowledgeable on different steak cuts, preparations, ect. Ambiance was very relaxing and enjoyable. We love this place for our occasional quiet date night. read more

Ruth's Chris is the establishment that will leave you with your tummy full, your wallet empty, and your brain wondering whether "the fine dining experience" was really worth it or not. It was my parent's 31st wedding anniversary and they wanted to celebrate at a fancy restaurant, so they eventually settled on Ruth's Chris Steak House. The people were friendly, the service was alright, and the place definitely felt fancy. The dining room was huge with generic, fancy-looking furniture. The food wasn't bad...but I'm not sure if the price is justified to be honest. I ordered the ribeye with the cremini mushrooms. The steak was a perfect medium and the seasoning was spot-on. The cremini mushrooms were the perfect side to pair with the steak and helped balance the dish and prevent the monotony of eating just mouth-fulls of meat. All that sounds great...but with the price of just those 2 things coming out to over $80 and the service and ambiance not truly leaving a mark on our experience, I don't know what we're truly paying for. The food was good at the end of the day, but I also can't help but think that I could have gotten something similar at an Outback or something but at half the cost. I will say they did give us a free dessert for my parent's anniversary which was nice, but I still stand by my previous statement. There are better "fine dining" places that do more for you and will leave you more satisfied spending that pretty penny you saved up for. At least the food was good though! read more

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Great experience. My husband and I visited this location for date night. The inside is beautiful and the service was spectacular. I had crab cakes and the lobster mac and cheese. The prices are warranted for the sides because they are huge and if you love mac and cheese you can really eat it as an entree. It was so much we ate out of it 4 times (at dinner and the next day) before it was all gone. Crab cakes are super meaty without extra filler. Can't wait to try happy hour! read more

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My wife and I went to the Lake Mary location which they have Happy Hour from 4-6pm everyday. You can't beat that. We enjoyed the truffle fries, prime sliders, Barbecued shrimp, and Prime meatballs. Everything was so delicious. Nothing was left behind. I ate it all as my wife didn't eat much but did sample some. I enjoyed the Whiskey sour of course and she had the Lychee Cosmo. Everything was 10/10 and our service was excellent. We'll definitely be back for Happy hour! read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Happy hour menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

10 out of 10 from the moment you walk into the door the staff is friendly. They see you quickly. The food always comes out nice and hot and never lacks flavor. read more

Decided to change things up for Thanksgiving this year and let Ruth's Chris do the cooking! We arrived about 20 mins early for our 6:30 pm reservation and the place was packed! Busting bar, busy foyer-but they still seated us right away! We went to the main dining room and when I tell you we have been to this location for years and have NEVER seen it so packed with people before, I am not exaggerating. There is NO WAY that dining room could accommodate people with canes, walkers or wheelchairs. Not enough room between tables for the servers even! It was loud and people were dressed VERY casually. We ordered the stacked salad, Caesar salad, petite filet, regular filet and NY strip with creamed spinach and au gratin potatoes for sides. Of course, they brought bread as well. I got the rocks Rita and my daughter got the pomegranate martini. The margarita was definitely made with fresh lime juice. So so tart. No sweetness at all to this drink. The martini was sweet and very tasty. The steaks were cooked to perfection of course, and the sides (while smaller than we remember) were fine. All in all, we prefer the steakhouse across the street from this Ruth's Chris location, in atmosphere and food quality/presentation. This is a good place to eat-it's consistent, but in an area with multiple great steakhouses, this one just doesn't do it for me. Our server, Brittany was a doll and very attentive. read more

We have been dining at Ruth's Chris since they were in The Decor Center on Douglas in Altamonte Springs 35 years ago. They have had ups and downs throughout the years like many other chain restaurants. Usually they are excellent both in food and service and it justifies the prices they charge. I can now recommend the restaurant again. The bar happy hour is pretty good, but nothing like it was even a year ago. Very few food choices, and no real bargains. But the food is back to top notch and the drinks are comparable to most of the higher end restaurants in the area. We plan on having dinner again soon, and I'll give it more thorough impressions when we do. read more

This is my favorite Ruth's Chris but maybe just for nostalgia. We always sit outside and this does not affect the great service. Even the manager stops by at one point. The mushrooms are my favorite. I had the petit filet with shrimp and it's so good. Perfect temperature and the shrimp are a nice added touch. First time trying the potatoes and let me tell you they are delicious. Cheesy but not overly so. If you've never been it's kind of tucked into a corner but once you find it - you will go back. read more

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I had the steak frites and it totally hit the spot. The steak was cooked medium rare and came out perfectly pink and juicy. Fries were crispy and seasoned just right. It's a casual place, but the food feels upscale. Our server was kind and kept checking in, which was nice. They gave me a little chimichurri on the side and I ended up using every last drop. Would 100% order it again. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Had a large party of 8 for a corporate dinner fairly early in the evening at 5:00pm on a Saturday. Valet was very friendly and greeted me at the door. We started at the bar while we were waiting for everyone to arrive and had some drinks. The beverage selection is extensive with an array of options in every price range. Once seated we waited a few minutes and our server arrived to provide drinks to those that had most recently arrived and had not yet ordered a beverage. Appetizers were ordered including the Ahi Tuna, Goat Cheese and Artichoke Dip, Stuffed mushrooms as well as the normal bread basket. All of the appetizers were exceptional, although I would have like to have the tuna with an accompanying ponzu or soy sauce of some kind. Out of all the appetizers, the goat cheese dip was by far my favorite. Entrees were ordered along with sides for the table. We selected thee different steak selections (22 oz Cowboy ribeye, 8 oz Filet and 16 oz bone-in filet) the Garlic crusted sea bass, and several other items. Everyone was happy with their meals as well as the temperatures of their steak. The sides included roasted brussels sprouts, au gratin potatoes, sweet potato casserole and cremini mushrooms. For dessert, we had an assortment of items including the bread pudding. VERY unimpressed and probably the only item of the night I actively did not enjoy. Small, not very flavorful and overall disappointing. There were actually more strawberries on the plate than there was bread pudding. The other desserts were cheesecake (good), Chocolate sin cake (good) and crème Brulee (also good). The espresso came with a sugar rock candy stir stick which I thought was a nice touch. Overall a wonderful experience, with excellent service. We were happy we came early, because by the end of our dining experience the place was packed. read more

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We decided to eat in the bar area seating was comfortable with a window view. Kayla M was an excellent server very attentive and recommended our choice of dinner tonight. Food and drinks were delicious! The cheesecake with berries is to heavenly!! Thank you for a great evening read more

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Stopped in for Happy Hour at 4:00. They have a Happy Hour on Sun which is unusual for most area places. They are usually only M-F. Ketel One Lemon Drop martinis are on the menu and one of my favorites. No, that's not a short pour, I just remembered to take a photo after enjoying some of my cocktail. lol. They have a decent food offering for Happy Hour as well. Jacob behind the bar, makes some great drinks. My partner is having the blueberry Mojito and said it's great. This is a regular hang out for us. Highly recommend. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Happy Hour Drinks - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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Ruth's Chris Steak House is a good location for a step-up from the traditional family Steakhouse. The service was professional and efficient and the overall ambiance and vibe was a nice setting for a meal. Ruth's Chris Steak House has the expected menu items. I opted to go with the ribeye steak and had it prepared medium-rare. Overall, it was a good meal and was properly prepared. I also had a baked potato. Hey, a steak and potato is a classic meal and Ruth's Chris Steak House did an overall good job at my meal. Ruth's Chris Steak House has been around since 1965 in New Orleans, Louisiana. It has since grown into a global chain of steakhouses with a presence in multiple countries. This in itself is very impressive. All in sll, my experience at this particular Ruth's Chris Steak House was a positive experience and I would recommend here. read more

Good food great service everyone was nice. Bathrooms were clean & the staff was very friendly.

So far not good-made reservations and still had to wait 40 minutes-and as usual their bathrooms disgusting Lll lol lol pk

Giving this establishment 5 stars because of the service during happy hour by Destiny. Destiny provides exceptional recommendations and makes a fantastic old fashioned. I am a big bourbon fan and I am extremely picky about an old fashioned but she reassured me she makes a excellent one and she does. Happy hour is first come first serve in the bar only. Monday to Friday only, I believe from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. Just wish they had more appetizer options for happy hour. I just wish they had a better selection of high end bourbons. Would love to see a bourbon food pairing dinner with bourbons/cocktails. The tuna was excellent. Also, a fantastic recommendation by Destiny. The wedge salad was also excellent. The two made an excellent dinner for me. It does get loud in the bar. No reservations in the bar. It would be nice if they would set aside some tables for reservations in the bar. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Tuna on the happy hour menu. Love the mustard sauce. Nice and spicy. Too much ginger for me. - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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Went a few times for happy hour, the service was great. The food was great and the vibe was a good one. I will definitely continue to keep going. read more

This is an American style steakhouse with typical options. All side dishes are ala carte but come in sizes that will feed four. The steakes come out sizzling and cooked to perfection. we had the sweet potato casserole that is yummy. The atmosphere is low lit with romantic ambiance. The service was top tier. This was our first time dinning and everything was explained without making us feel green. The price is $$$$ I would say about 125. per person tip included. We will definitely be heading back read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Bar area - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

We came here for the Freemark Abbey tastemaker dinner, which was an excellent experience. It was our second visit to this Ruth's Chris and chose this location because they had that event at a time that was convenient for us. It's the 3rd farthest for us, but we do like the location better than the outdated (early 2022) Winter Park Location, which the events fill up faster. The service was pretty excellent for the meal. There were two waitresses serving the table and they did a great job and were super courteous and made you feel like they enjoyed serving you. One actually served the Mrs. some extra Chardonnay in a coffee cup during dessert since she enjoyed it so much. I just had coffee as I was the DD. I will say they missed the mark with seating at this event. Previous events were set up with each group having their own table. This was one big long table where you sat across from your guest. It worked out well, but they brought out the bread and they did NOT give each couple their own loaf. I'm pretty particular and they couple who "shared" our bread picked up the loaf and ripped off a piece and set it down and offered the plate to us. Bad manners on their part, but a big mistake on Ruth's Chris to even put us in that position. I'm a germaphobe by nature and know that you should ONLY touch the bread that you will be eating. Not only is it common F'ing sense, but it's proper manners. For everyone's benefit (courtesy of maggieoldham dot com): "If the table if offered a baguette or uncut loaf of bread to share, the host or person closest to the bread should use the cloth napkin (that should come in the basket or wrapped around the bread) to hold the loaf while cutting three or four pieces. Your fingers should only touch the part you're taking." The sides were also served family style and were placed confusingly on the table so you didn't know what to take from. They should have just had sides for two and share with your partner. It was just odd how they served it. The filet was done a perfect medium-rare and the pizziola style for the event was divine. The peppers had a nice spice and flavor too. I won't get into every dish, but all were quite tasty. We haven't dined from the menu here, but I will say the Tastemaker Wine Dinner series of dinners are excellent. We've been to 3 of them so far and depending on the winery and the menu, we will surely go again. read more

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Went to dinner with a friend and I dined at this location for a holiday gathering last December so I was looking forward to the meal. The prices are high and the quality of the meal was not as expected. The menu has a nice feature similar to magical dining but more expensive where you can order from a select menu, which includes an appetizer, an entree, a vegetable choice, and a dessert. We both opted to try this inclusive option. We started with the crabmeat stuffed mushrooms, which was served warm. This was not on the inclusive menu. The stuffing was not very flavorful and was primarily bread and celery. I could not taste the crabmeat. Next, we had the lobster bisque, which tasted like canned soup and was served warm. We asked if we could switch to a salad, and the server was very courteous and made this change. The ceasar salad dressing was not very good, and as a result, I did not finish my salad. Next was the entree of a filet and a lobster tail. I had a side of grilled asparagus with hollandaise sauce for an up charge of $5 because the meal option only offered creamed spinach or mashed potatoes. My friend had the creamed spinach. My steak was supposed to be medium rare, and they missed the mark, and my fiends was supposed to be medium well, and hers came well done. She sent it back, but the next steak was cooked unevenly. The steak lacked flavor and the asparagus as well, but the hollandaise sauce was good. Lastly, was the dessert and the choice was a bread pudding. The dessert did not appear to be made at the restaurant. It seemed something purchased in bulk for ease of service. This dessert was ok in taste and appearance. Overall, we were disappointed with the quality of the food for the price. The servers were courteous, and I was pleased to see a diverse workforce, but with the prices, warm to cold food with lack luster flavor, it will be awhile before I circle back. read more

Steak house at it's finest. We had our business dinner here. We all enjoyed our meal. The steak just was made to perfection! If you want something with a lil burnt side. Ask to them to prepare it Philly Style. Also order the truffle mac & cheese. We devoured that side in an instant had to get another servings. This is a family style set. You order your meat then you order your side separately. The wine pairing was also exquisite! This is a place where you enjoy the quality food and great ambiance. Enjoy!! read more

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I got the stuffing on Saturday, and it was terrible! Darden must have changed the recipe because it had a smokey flavor. (Who puts that in stuffing?) And where is the sausage? The last two years it was good but not this year! I called them, and they said, "ok." I canceled the Thanksgiving meal also. read more

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Three of us had dinner last night at the Lake Mary location. Staff headed by Jacob and his assistant Matt. We were waited on as soon as we sat down and offered water and bread. Ordered our drinks which came very quickly. Jacob was very attentive but not intrusive-just the right amount while we savored our drinks and caught up. We all ordered the petite filet. One with Brussel sprouts the other with their delicious creamed spinach. The steaks were cooked perfectly to our requested doneness. Ruth Chris' steaks are the best/outstanding for quality and tenderness. We had read some recent reviews which were negative but decided to go based on our prior experiences over the past years. We are so glad we did as the food, service and ambience were outstanding. Although expensive we felt it was worth the experience and will certainly return. . read more

Kept getting happy hour ads on social media so we figured we'd give it a try. Typically go here for dinner on special occasions, so this was a change for us. We got a few beers, started with free homemade chips that are really good. Then we got a cheeseburger and steak sandwich and ordered medium burger and medium rare steak sandwich. When they brought it out, both were medium well. Told Jacob our server, but also said it was tasty enough as is and not to bother with sending it back. The only reason for the 4 star is in regards to the meat preference we asked for, not even being close. We took a pic of our last bite to show how the items were grilled, but honestly we didn't mind. Everything tasted good. Also, Jacob our server was extremely attentive and friendly...he gets 5 stars for sure! We will be back with more friends for happy hour next time. read more

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Always 5 star. Theres nothing in our area in this category that compares. Great service, food, and drinks.

Please read my review posted on thanksgiving day it had to be the worst dinning experience I ever had shame on Ruth Cris ,I was robbed on thanksgiving night . We used to eat at Ruth Chris twice a month but after being robbed on thanksgiving day I won't be back. read more