Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House Restaurant Review:

About the restaurant: A classic New Orleans steakhouse, Ruth's Chris brings that Creole touch to steak. This location is the hotel's main dining facility for all meals, but Ruth's Chris handles lunch and dinner. We like the pavilion-shaped area with a faux tent that juts out into the lobby.

Food & Drinks: The plate holding your steak is heated to about 400 degrees, thus keeping the meat hot; you can cut off bites and sear them further. Oysters (in season) and crayfish appetizers reflect the New Orleans roots of this operation. Expect fried oysters to be anointed by a Thai chili rémoulade that could be a bit much for tender palates. There’s filet mignon and bone-in rib-eye steak; we think the rib-eye and the New York strip are the best values. Salmon and seared ahi are available, as is a combination of tournedos with jumbo gulf shrimp. Side dishes easily serve at least two people; we recommend any of the potato dishes and the creamed spinach. Chocolate mousse cheesecake is the signature dessert. An extensive, California-focused wine list with some 250 choices has good values and interesting selections, with 24 by the glass.