Even if you’re full, everyone knows there’s a special additional compartment in your stomach reserved for dessert. While not included on the happy hour menu, it’s 100% worth forking over the extra $ for an order of crème brulee. The Spicy Shrimp was a clear favorite, coated with a subtly spicy cream sauce and served with a refreshing cucumber salad on the side. We also gobbled up the Seared Ahi Tuna (that crust!!). The menu also includes several noteworthy seafood-centric appetizers. The steak sandwich is equally delicious, featuring bite-sized pieces of tender, juicy filet cooked to order then smothered in a creamy béarnaise sauce and sandwiched between two crispy pieces of garlic bread. It’s a serious steal for just $9, and definitely a sharing-friendly size. While you can add cheese, the meat is so flavorful that extra toppings, including condiments, just aren’t necessary. ![]() The other options are lighter, seafood-focused appetizers that pair well with the more filling sandwiches.Īfter sampling a little bit of everything, my happy hour buddy and I decided that our dream order would consist of the steak sandwich OR prime burger, spicy shrimp and the seared Ahi tuna, plus two drinks.Ī classic choice, the USDA Prime Burger is cooked to medium rare and comes served with perfectly seasoned hand cut fries. Of the food items, three are sandwiches that could easily act as standalone meals. Ruth’s Chris’ happy hour bites are extremely varied with impressively hearty portion sizes considering the price and quality. The bar at Ruth's Chris Steak House Orlando FOOD I loved the simplicity of each drink, light enough to leave plenty of room for the epic happy hour feast to come.īesides cocktails, there are two wines to choose from and select beers at a discounted price. Always eager to sip on quality concoctions that cost less than $10, I opted to sample three of the four happy hour cocktails.īourbon lovers will enjoy the boozy and smooth Ruth’s Manhattan, made with Jim Beam bourbon, Southern Comfort and vermouth, garnished with black cherries (yes, the good ones!).Ĭlassic standbys include the Pomegranate Martini (complete with a sweet sugar rim) and the Gin Basil Smash (no longer listed on happy hour menu). DRINKSīeer, wine and cocktails are all featured sips during the daily happy hour. Read on for all of the delicious details of our recent hosted happy hour visit. Everything on the happy hour menu is $9, from the gigantic USDA prime burger to the crisp and light Gin Basil Smash cocktail. The Orlando outpost of this well-loved chain, located on Sand Lake Road in the bustling dining district dubbed Restaurant Row, offers a daily Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl happy hour from 4-6pm in the bar area. Ruth’s Chris Steak House is no exception. Many higher end eateries around town offer surprisingly affordable-and robust-happy hours allowing you to experience fine dining at a fraction of the normal dinner cost. We had a splendid dinner with superb service in an excellent setting ~ in other words an ideal evening.Dining at an upscale eatery doesn’t have to break the bank, as long as you’re willing to get a little creative. There were no restrictions like some restaurants have. A nice feature was the $15 corkage fee for any bottle of wine you bring in. We ordered creamed spinach, broccoli, asparagus (slightly overdone) and au gratin which were very tasty. We ran the gamut of filet, ribeye and a coffee crusted New York that were excellent. ![]() I felt like I was in a high end restaurant in Hong Kong with our water glasses always filled, fresh bread available, and perfectly prepared steaks. Our staff of Michael and John Henry were very attentive, courteous and accommodating. The restaurant is beautifully appointed, spacious and dimly lit for those special occasions. The location is perfect for those of us living in the South Bay. Everything about this birthday dinner for our good friend was spot on. ![]() It opened near the end of last year, and as we all know it sometimes takes a few months for a restaurant to work the kinks out. At last, a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Marina Del Rey ~ and it's a gem.
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