Restaurant Week 2018 - Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

Ruth's Chris in Manhattan

Ruth's Chris in Manhattan

So right now is Restaurant Week until February 9th. I have to say that I am on a fence when it comes to Restaurant Week: it is a great event, but not all restaurants are embracing the principle that is for diners to discover restaurants and, in a way, want to come back to try their regular menu. No, some restauranteurs simply lower the quality of their food: too bad. But I have to say that Ruth's Chris is not like that: first of all, they have a delicious lunch menu that they serve all year long, crafting a menu for restaurant week is not too far fetched. For $29, they propose an appetizer, an entree and a dessert. For appetizer, I went for the lobster bisque, a small portion, but quite good, nicely creamy.

Lobster bisque at Ruth's Chris in Manhattan

Lobster bisque at Ruth's Chris in Manhattan

For the entree, I chose the filet mignon, sad that they did not offer the sublime ribeye that is on their lunch menu. Anyway, the filet was succulent: cooked medium-rare, it came in a 500 degree plate that was sizzling, the butter still cooking the tender and tasty meat.

Filet mignon at Ruth's Chris in Manhattan

Filet mignon at Ruth's Chris in Manhattan

As sides, I tried their creamed spinach and mashed potatoes, both being perfectly made.

Creamed spinach at Ruth's Chris in Manhattan

Creamed spinach at Ruth's Chris in Manhattan

Mashed potatoes at Ruth's Chris in Manhattan

Mashed potatoes at Ruth's Chris in Manhattan

Last was dessert: it was a mini cheesecake with chocolate pecan bark. That was so good, I wish it was a bigger portion. It was creamy, light and not too sweet.

Cheesecake and chocolate pecan bark at Ruth's Chris in Manhattan

Cheesecake and chocolate pecan bark at Ruth's Chris in Manhattan

Ruth's Chris proposes a delicious Restaurant Week menu that I definitely recommend: for $29, you get a succulent meal, with a good piece of meat that will make you want to go back for sure!

Enjoy (I did)!

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Ruth's Chris- 148 West 51st Street, NY, NY 10019