What Are Ruth’s Chris Menu Prices?

Updated on September 5, 2026 | Written by Alec Pow
This article was researched using 8 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy.

Ruth’s Chris menu prices in 2026 typically run about $19 to $29 for appetizers, $55 to $90+ for individual steaks, $123 to $200+ for large shareable cuts such as the Porterhouse for Two or Tomahawk Ribeye, and about $14 to $29 for most sides. A standard dinner with steak, a shared appetizer or side, tax, and tip can easily cost $90 to $150+ per person.

Prices are not identical across Ruth’s Chris restaurants. Current official menus show an 11-ounce filet at about $63 to $64 in several locations, while some higher-priced restaurants charge close to $90. A 40-ounce Tomahawk Ribeye currently appears around $149 to $152 on several menus and can approach $196 at higher-priced locations.

There are cheaper ways to eat at Ruth’s Chris. Current Ruth’s Classics packages at one location start at $68 for a four-course filet-and-shrimp meal, while a current Power Lunch example costs $50 and includes a starter, 6-ounce filet, and personal side.

Article Highlights

• Current individual steaks commonly cost about $55-$90+ (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 1.8 to 3 hours of work, before taxes).
• A 16-ounce Ribeye currently runs about $72-$73 in several official menu examples.
• The Cowboy Ribeye is roughly $83-$85 at several restaurants.
• A 40-ounce Porterhouse for Two is currently about $123-$125 in several locations.
• The 40-ounce Tomahawk Ribeye commonly costs around $149-$152, with some locations substantially higher.
• Most traditional sides are around $14-$17, while Lobster Mac & Cheese can cost about $29.
• A realistic dinner for two can reach $200-$250+ before ordering a premium bottle of wine or one of the largest steak cuts.

Ruth’s Chris Menu Prices in 2026

Menu category	Current price range	Current examples
Appetizers	About $19-$29 (about 38 to 58 minutes at $30 per hour)	Ahi tuna, shrimp cocktail, calamari, crab cakes
Salads and soups	About $14-$15	Caesar, Steak House Salad, Chopped Salad, soup
Petite Filet	About $55-$80	8-ounce center-cut filet
11-ounce Filet	About $63-$90	Center-cut tenderloin
New York Strip	About $58-$87	Price and cut size vary by location
16-ounce Ribeye	About $72-$93	USDA Prime ribeye
Cowboy Ribeye	About $79-$109	Large bone-in USDA Prime ribeye
Porterhouse for Two	About $123-$185	40-ounce USDA Prime shareable steak
Tomahawk Ribeye	About $149-$196	40-ounce bone-in USDA Prime ribeye
Chicken and seafood	About $43-$50+	Stuffed Chicken, crab cakes, fish dishes
Traditional sides	About $14-$17	Mashed potatoes, spinach, asparagus, hashbrowns
Lobster Mac & Cheese	About $29-$39	One of the higher-priced side dishes
Ruth’s Classics	About $68-$79+	Starter, entrée, personal side, dessert at one current location

These are planning ranges rather than a single national price sheet. Ruth’s Chris states on its current promotions page that menu availability and pricing can vary by location.

One recent official Ruth’s Chris dinner menu lists the Petite Filet at $55, 11-ounce Filet at $63, 12-ounce New York Strip at $58, Ribeye at $72, Cowboy Ribeye at $83, Porterhouse for Two at $123, and Tomahawk at $149.

Another recent official menu puts the Filet at $64, Ribeye at $73, Cowboy Ribeye at $85, and Porterhouse for Two at $123. The differences are small at many restaurants, but certain high-cost locations charge far more.

What You’re Ordering

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is a fine-dining steakhouse built around USDA Prime beef, high-temperature broiling, à la carte sides, seafood, cocktails, and wine. The steak price normally covers the meat itself rather than a complete steak-and-potatoes dinner.

Ruth’s Chris says its steaks are finished with butter and parsley and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate. A couple ordering two steaks will often add at least one appetizer, salad, or shareable side, which is why budgeting from the steak price alone gives a misleading picture of the final check.

Portions can be substantial, especially the 40-ounce Porterhouse for Two and Tomahawk Ribeye, so sharing affects per-person cost more here than at restaurants where every diner orders a fixed entrée with sides included.

The Old Steak Prices

The old menu listed a Ribeye at $48.90. A current official menu prices the same 16-ounce cut at $72. That is an increase of $23.10, or about 47%.

The old Cowboy Ribeye was listed at $54.90. Current official examples run about $83 to $85. At $85, that is $30.10 more than the old figure, an increase of roughly 55%.

The old Porterhouse for Two was $92.90. A current price of $123 is $30.10 higher, or about 32%.

The old Tomahawk Ribeye at $119.90 has moved to around $149-$152 in several current menu examples. At $152, the increase is $32.10, or almost 27%.

That level of movement is why an archived national table can no longer answer the search accurately.

Sides Add $14-$29 Each

Ruth’s Chris steaks are typically paired with separately priced sides. On the current menu cited above, Garlic Mashed Potatoes cost $14, Au Gratin Potatoes cost $14, Sweet Potato Casserole costs $15, Creamed Spinach costs $15, Grilled Asparagus costs $15, and Hashbrowns cost $17.

Lobster Mac & Cheese costs $29 on that menu. Another current official menu lists a version at $39.

This changes the apparent steak price quickly. An $83 Cowboy Ribeye with $15 Creamed Spinach becomes $98 before a drink, appetizer, dessert, sales tax, or gratuity.

What Dinner for Two Costs

Consider a fairly conventional dinner using current menu prices. One diner orders an 11-ounce Filet for $63. The other orders a Ribeye for $72. They share Calamari for $23 and Garlic Mashed Potatoes for $14.

The food subtotal is $172. A 20% gratuity on that subtotal adds $34.40, producing $206.40 before sales tax.

Add two cocktails at a hypothetical $16 each and the subtotal becomes $204. A 20% gratuity adds $40.80, bringing the meal to $244.80 before sales tax. The cocktail figure is illustrative because drink prices vary by restaurant.

That works out to roughly $122.40 per person before tax, even though neither diner ordered a Tomahawk, seafood tower, lobster enhancement, dessert, or bottle of wine.

A Premium Dinner

The larger cuts change the numbers fast. A current Tomahawk Ribeye costs about $149 at one restaurant. Add a $29 Lobster Mac & Cheese and a $29 Sizzling Crab Cakes appetizer and the food subtotal reaches $207.

With a 20% gratuity, that becomes $248.40 before tax. Add two hypothetical $18 cocktails and the subtotal rises to $243. A 20% gratuity on the full amount produces $291.60 before sales tax.

A bottle of wine, dessert, lobster enhancement, or higher-priced local Tomahawk can easily take a premium dinner for two beyond $300.

The highest current menu example found puts the Tomahawk at $195.95 and the Porterhouse for Two at $184.95. That illustrates why selecting the actual restaurant before budgeting matters.

Ruth’s Classics

The current Ruth’s Classics promotion bundles multiple courses for one price, with exact prices varying by location.

One current official menu offers a 6-ounce Filet with Shrimp package for $68. It includes a Steak House Salad, Caesar Salad, or Lobster Bisque, the steak-and-shrimp entrée, Creamed Spinach or Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and a personal dessert.

The Filet and Lobster version costs $78 at the same restaurant. Another recent menu prices those packages at $69 and $79.

Compare the $68 package with ordering several components à la carte. A salad alone costs around $14-$15, a traditional side around $14-$15, and an 8-ounce Petite Filet around $55. Those three components already total about $83-$85 before shrimp or dessert.

That makes Ruth’s Classics one of the clearest ways to control spending while still ordering steak.

Some Locations Still Have a $50 Lunch

Lunch is not offered at every Ruth’s Chris, but one recently published official Ruth’s Power Lunch menu lists a prix fixe meal at $50.

The package includes a Steak House Salad or Caesar Salad, a 6-ounce Filet, and a personal side such as Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, or French Fries.

Compared with a current $64 11-ounce dinner Filet before adding any side, the $50 lunch package is clearly aimed at a different price point. The tradeoff is a smaller steak and limited availability by location and service period.

Ruth’s Chris Is Now Owned by Darden

Ruth Fertel bought Chris Steak House in New Orleans in 1965. The official Ruth’s Chris history says she discovered the signature 500-degree serving plate early in the business and later developed a proprietary 1,800-degree broiler.

A fire destroyed the restaurant in 1976, forcing Fertel to relocate. She could not use the original Chris Steak House name at the new property, which led to the name Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

The ownership changed much more recently. Darden Restaurants completed its acquisition of Ruth’s Hospitality Group in June 2023. The transaction had an equity value of approximately $715 million.

As of May 31, 2026, Darden reported 83 company-owned Ruth’s Chris restaurants. The worldwide brand also includes franchised restaurants.

What to Wear and What to Expect

Ruth’s Chris no longer describes the dining room with a simple universal “business casual” rule. Its current first-time visitor guide says guests may wear anything from jeans and a nice top to cocktail dresses and suits.

The company does restrict offensive graphics, exposed undergarments, cut-off shorts, and tank tops, while hats and team jerseys are directed toward bar and outdoor areas. The official FAQ notes that rules can differ by location.

Reservations are recommended, particularly for the main dining room. Ruth’s Chris says a leisurely multi-course dinner normally lasts a little under two hours.

When Ruth’s Chris Pricing Makes Sense

Makes sense if:

• You want a USDA Prime steakhouse experience and value the brand’s high-temperature broiling and sizzling presentation.
• You plan to share sides rather than order one for every diner.
• A Ruth’s Classics or lunch package is available and fits what you would have ordered anyway.
• You are budgeting at least $90-$150+ per person for a full dinner rather than budgeting from the steak price alone.

Does not make sense if:

• You expect the steak price to include potatoes, vegetables, and a salad.
• You are relying on an old national menu instead of checking the selected restaurant.
• You want the lowest steak dinner price rather than the fine-dining experience.
• A large premium cut is attractive visually but would leave much of the steak uneaten.

What We Checked

• Checked recent official Ruth’s Chris menus and confirmed Filet prices around $63-$64, Ribeye prices around $72-$73, and Cowboy Ribeye prices around $83-$85 at several locations.
• Confirmed current Tomahawk examples around $149-$152, with materially higher prices at some restaurants.
• Verified that Ruth’s Classics remains an active promotion and that menu and pricing vary by location.
• Confirmed that steaks are finished with butter and served on a 500-degree plate.
• Verified that Darden Restaurants has owned Ruth’s Chris since its approximately $715 million acquisition closed in 2023.

Related Steakhouse Costs

For a less expensive steakhouse comparison, see current LongHorn Steakhouse menu prices. Diners comparing steak cuts can also check our guide to the cost of prime rib. Another fine-dining comparison is available in our Fleming’s menu price guide.

Answers to Common Questions

How much should I budget per person at Ruth’s Chris?
A realistic full-dinner budget is about $90 to $150+ per person after adding steak, shared sides or appetizers, and gratuity. Alcohol, premium cuts, sales tax, and dessert can take the amount higher.

How much is a Filet at Ruth’s Chris?
Recent official menus put the 11-ounce Filet around $63-$64 at several restaurants. Higher-priced locations can charge close to $90.

How much is the Tomahawk at Ruth’s Chris?
The 40-ounce Tomahawk Ribeye currently costs about $149-$152 on several menus. Some higher-priced restaurants list it close to $196.

Do Ruth’s Chris steaks come with sides?
The standard steaks are generally priced separately from the shareable sides. Common sides currently cost about $14-$17, while Lobster Mac & Cheese can cost roughly $29-$39.

Who owns Ruth’s Chris?
Ruth’s Chris is owned by Darden Restaurants. Darden completed its acquisition of Ruth’s Hospitality Group in June 2023 in a transaction valued at approximately $715 million.