If you're at Ruth's Chris, chances are you're looking for a juicy cut to satisfy
your carnivorous craving. You're going to need some delectable sides to accompany your meat
and the decision can likely make or break your meal.
Here's the best and worst sides to eat at Ruth's Chris.
We know, we know — not everyone likes mushrooms. For some people, the texture is just too strange,
and the earthy flavor doesn't do much to help. But before you write off the
cremini mushrooms served at Ruth's Chris completely, you have to give them a try.
Plump, velvety cremini mushrooms are pan-roasted
in a veal demi-glace for a mouthwatering flavor that you'll be dreaming of for months to come.
Mushrooms already have a meaty texture to them, but with the added veal demi-glace,
it takes that texture to a new level because the flavor complements it so well. These mushrooms are
cooked to perfection — just soft enough to go down easily but with enough bite to feel substantial.
If the veal demi-glace weren't enough, the addition of thyme adds a touch of freshness
and a new element of flavor to the dish. Thyme is a perfect herb to pair with this luscious,
luxurious dish, and it's the kind of attention to detail we really appreciate when we go out to eat.
Is there any side dish more boring than a basic baked potato? Even if it comes fully
loaded with a slew of toppings like the one at Ruth's Chris, it's just not an inspired side.
It's something you could easily make at home, so it doesn't seem worth your
money to order it at a restaurant unless you absolutely can't get enough of it!
Yes, the toppings do improve the baked potato at Ruth's Chris,
but the baked potato itself is super dry and lackluster. It's heavy and bland,
and you're going to have to add a ton of salt and pepper to make it more palatable.
Plus, at a whole pound, it's just too much food if you're also trying to enjoy a steak.
If you truly want a baked potato, we recommend going to the store,
buying a few dollars' worth of ingredients, and going on your way.
We know, we know: The truffle trend has gotten out of hand.
But you know what? We're allowed to like it, especially when it appears in a form as
beautiful and as delicious as the truffle lobster mac and cheese you'll find at Ruth's Chris.
The star of the show is, of course, the lobster. It's tender and succulent, with just the right
hint of flavor to it. In fact, for us, it's more about the texture than the flavor anyway.
That lobster is combined with an aged cheddar mac. This isn't your Kraft mac
and cheese straight-out-of-the-box situation. They really seem to have taken their time
crafting an excellent cheese sauce that blesses every bite of pasta it comes into contact with.
The truffle-herb crust adds just the right amount of texture to an otherwise soft dish. So,
no, you're not going to get literal shaved truffle on top of this dish, but the deep,
rich flavor is enough to keep us happy. We do acknowledge that this one is kind of a gut-buster,
so you may want to consider sharing with one of your tablemates if you really want to make it all
the way through your steak. But even if you don't, this mac and cheese is too good to turn down.
"Did somebody say cheese?"
Is it Thanksgiving dinner at your least favorite aunt's house? No, it's dinner at Ruth's Chris. So
what is up with this side dish? When it comes to the sweet potato casserole at Ruth's Chris,
we just can't get on board. It's bland, It's vaguely sweet. It has literally no texture besides
an uneasy mushiness that turns our stomachs slightly. Not even the pecan crust can save it.
This seems like a random addition to an otherwise well-thought-out menu. Sweet potato casserole
seems clearly in the jurisdiction of a holiday feast, not a nice night out at a restaurant. The
side doesn't pair very well with steak, and the flavor is so lackluster that we can't imagine
wanting to eat more than one bite unless we were really, really hungry. Our advice?
Skip the sweet potato casserole completely. There are much better options waiting for you.
If there's one veggie side dish we'll come back to time and time again,
it's roasted brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts have a lovely bitterness to them
that we absolutely love, and when they're roasted, they even have a touch of sweetness.
Plus, when they develop that nice crisp texture? Can't beat that. That's why the roasted brussels
sprouts are at the top of our list when it comes to sides at Ruth's Chris Steak House.
They wouldn't even have to add anything to them other than salt and pepper for us to sign on.
But when you add in honey and bacon? It doesn't get much better than that.
If you've never enjoyed brussels sprouts in the past, this is the place to give them a try. The
touch of honey counteracts the bitterness that some diners dislike about the cruciferous veggie.
And the addition of bacon adds a lovely richness and a ton of flavor to the dish.
Put it all together, and this is one veggie that we're always going
to ask for when we make our way to this iconic chain steakhouse.
Wow. Do we even have to talk about what's wrong here? It's creamed spinach. There are so many
lovely, flavorful greens out there, and somehow, spinach always disappoints. It
has very little flavor unless it's been doused in some sort of sauce or cooked into a soup,
so it makes sense that Ruth's Chris would decide to add cream to make its spinach more appealing.
But unfortunately, it has the opposite effect. There's really no flavor apart
from the fattiness of the cream — the spinach doesn't taste like anything. It
arrives in a glop of vague green and beige, and it goes cold seemingly within seconds.
Honestly, the creamed spinach feels like an afterthought on the Ruth's Chris menu,
like they thought they needed to include another green vegetable but didn't want to
get too creative with it. We understand if you order this dish because you're
trying to get more veggies into your diet when you're out at a restaurant,
and we support your attempt to get your greens in. But for those who want to enjoy
the best the Ruth's Chris menu has to offer, we urge you not to order the creamed spinach.
Asparagus and steak are a culinary match made in heaven. They both feel luxurious in their
own ways, which is why we were so glad to see grilled asparagus on the menu at Ruth's Chris.
The asparagus are grilled to perfection so they're nice and tender but still have a
little bit of a snap to them. You're not going to encounter any tough, inedible stems or uncooked,
super-strong flavors. Rather, you'll just get to enjoy the mild, flavorful veggie served with
hollandaise sauce. This sauce is a game changer — it really makes the dish something special, and
not just a random addition to the menu. In fact, if we had to come up with the perfect side dish
for a delicious, juicy steak, it would probably be this specific asparagus dish. If you're going to
order one green thing on the menu, let it be this grilled asparagus — you're not going to regret it.
We don't mean to hate on the potato dishes, but when a potato falls flat, it can be really, really
disappointing. Such is the case with the potatoes au gratin you'll find at Ruth's Chris Steak House.
Never had potatoes au gratin before? It's basically a casserole made from sliced potatoes
and a cheese sauce. When it's done right, it can offer a lovely textural experience
you don't normally get from potatoes. But when there's not enough seasoning, it's almost always
disappointing. That's exactly what's wrong with the potatoes au gratin at Ruth's Chris.
This dish basically tastes like nothing at all. It's just sliced potatoes covered in a
mediocre cheese sauce. Nothing interesting, nothing exciting. Cheese and potatoes.
This may be a good option for a child with a really, really picky palate — but that’s about it.
"Empty that plate into the trash can."
We know we've hated on a lot of the potato dishes at Ruth's Chris,
but that doesn't mean we dislike all of them. In fact, there's one that stands far above the rest,
and we're proud to admit that we're huge fans. It's the garlic mashed potatoes,
and as far as we're concerned, it's the only potato dish you should ever order at Ruth's Chris.
Yes, mashed potatoes can be boring, especially if the texture isn't just right.
But you're not going to have that problem with Ruth's Chris' mashed potatoes.
They're beautifully creamy, and they have enough structure to them that they don't just
spill all over your plate causing a big mess. We think there must be a lot of butter in the recipe,
because they taste super indulgent in the best possible way.
The real star of the show, though, is the roasted garlic. While we could deal with unlimited garlic,
these potatoes aren't too strong, so it's still safe to order on a first date. The
garlic flavor has a sort of sweetness to it that adds a note of complexity to this dish.
Basically, it's how mashed potatoes were meant to taste. If you're wondering which potato dish
to order from Ruth's Chris, you know that we stand firmly on the side of Team Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Technically, the lobster bisque is not a part of Ruth's Chris' sides menu.
Rather, it's placed under the "soups and salads" category. However, it's something
that some people may consider ordering as a side, so we only felt it was fair to cover it here too.
The lobster bisque isn't the worst item on the menu, but it's certainly nothing special.
You would think you'd get a ton of succulent lobster to slurp on, but you don't actually
get that much in this soup. Instead, it just tastes mildly salty and unimpressive.
Of course, if you really want a soup as a side dish,
you don't have many options, so the lobster bisque may not be out of the question.
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