Ruth's Chris Steak House ... Dupont Circle, Washington DC

[arwalden]

Oh. My. God. An absolutely flawless evening.

Quite possibly one of the finest meals I've ever had in my life! Excellent service. Attentive, not annoying. Our waiter made a point of addressing me in the formal 'Mr. Walden' whenever he spoke to me.

They tucked us away in a quiet cozy corner... not totally absent of wait-staff traffic, but far enough to the rear (upstairs) that we could have an intimate conversation. (And quiet enough that we could enjoy eavesdropping on bits and pieces of other conversations around us.)

Life should ALWAYS be like this.

-- Allen

[Beware the Beast Man]

1. Well, EXCUSE me!

Some of us had to settle for Steak & Shake tonight! :)

[arwalden]

2. Steak & Shake Is Good Too... I Love Them

I didn't mean to offend. I wasn't trying to sound like I was bragging... just sharing. It's been such a long time since we've treated ourselves to a 'jacket-n-tie' night out. It is SO nice to receive excellent, attentive and polite service for a change.

-- Allen

[Carni]

4. Their filet's rock

Their side dishes aren't that great IMO but the beef is hard to top...

Of course since Herr dumb ass took office, I haven't been there
(because I haven't had the extra cash.)

I used to enjoy it now and then (way back when and idiot wasn't at the helm) :(

Can't we impeach that &^%$?

[arwalden]

10. We Ate.... Their Famous Signature Fillet (Cooked Medium)

Australian Lobster Tail
Broiled Tomato
Asparagus (with Hollandaise Sauce)
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Mushrooms
A Bottle Of Cabernet Sauvignon
San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water
Warm Sourdough Bread
Coffee (very rich, full, French press style)

Two of the finest hours of dining I can ever recall having. Not a bad early birthday present at all!!

On the Metro ride home, we were starting to figure out when we could go again. It's addictive... but definitely something that's a budget killer.

-- Allen

[Carni]

12. OMG

You're killing me--

I am currently eating a baked potato (no sour cream even) out of convenience and laziness :(

(Life just isn't fair! LOL)

[Beware the Beast Man]

5. Oh, I know

I've just been a jerk lately. They just opened a Ruth's Chris near me, in Chagrin Falls, OH. I should take Mrs. Beast Man there for our upcoming 1-year anniversary. It sounds good!

[Eye and Monkey]

3. The Original, in New Orleans

Birthday - 4.5 lb lobster and a petite filet. Conspicuous, I was.

[sundog]

6. I grew up in DC area

I used to go to this little place called 12inches dance records (pun intended I guess) at a hole in the wall in Dupont... I wonder if it is still there

[terrya]

7. I've never been to the Ruth Chris Steak House...Rush Limbaugh used to...

endorse it. That kept me away from the Ruth Chris Steak House here.

But I'm glad that the two of you had a great evening. :-)

Terry

[arwalden]

14. Oh... Don't Let That Old Blowhard Keep You From Enjoying Life

I knew it was going to be a special evening when I telephoned ahead for reservations.

Instead of a "Ruth's-Chris-Please-Hold-CLICK!" greeting... I was treated to. "Ruth's Chris Washington DC... Do you mind holding the line for about 30 seconds please?"

Normally I *do* mind... but when asked nicely, and when she waited for my reply before being put on hold (for LESS than 30 seconds) it was no bother at all.

-- Allen

[terrya]

23. You know...you're right. I want to take Doug there sometime.

Doug would like it, I know. And I would.

[Red State Rebel]

22. Now Sean Hannity does...n/m

[ArnoldLayne]

8. My wife and I

are visiting Washington DC July 24 to the 27th. We are staying at the Wyndham City Center Hotel on New Hampshire Ave NW.Is that near Dupont Circle? I'm glad you gave Ruth's Chris Steak House such a good review you talked me into checking it out. Thank you Joe S.

[faithnotgreed]

13. dupont circle is roughly 19th & p streets. what part of new hampshire

i live in adams morgan, just a good walk from dupont circle...

[arwalden]

18. You'll Have To Use Mapquest To Figure Distances

I'm not too terribly familiar with DC and navigating it. Ruth's Chris Steak House is not PHYSICALLY on DuPont Circle... it's in the DuPont Circle neighborhood on Connecticut Ave.

1801 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009 · 202-797-0033

REVIEW OF RESTAURANT:
http://www.10best.com/Dupont_Circle,Washington,DC/Restaurants/Steakhouses/?businessID=63588

LINK TO A MAP:
http://maps.yahoo.com//maps_result?csz=Washington%2C+DC+20009-5700&state=DC&uzip=20009&ds=n&name=&desc=&ed=ujPs6Op_0TrXrq0M0mgeIaTcZA32dDmI78kcIgdkHrXM0KfNCxeOHAX0dZTeW2Z7G_w4V1W9sLNpiwsvakza6W7.5v8wYoGKUUnFVWsC_qXu8dJccwtDiA--&zoomin=yes&BFKey=&mag=9

[GoddessOfGuinness]

19. I play at that hotel a lot!

Dupont Circle is about 4 blocks NE of there, and New Hampshire runs right into the circle.

Enjoy your visit!

[arwalden]

20. Play? What Do You Play There?

As in an instrument? Band? Singing?

Or do you mean "play" as in frolicking, gleefully relaxing and/or partying?

-- Allen

[GoddessOfGuinness]

21. For weddings and receptions...

I'm a violinist. :nopity:

[testing123]

9. Well, what did you eat?

Come on I want to know!

[arwalden]

15. See Message #10 (Above)

Mmmm-mmmm!

Loosen the top button on my trousers and let me just sit here and relax! (Big sigh! Contentment. Ahhh.)

-- Allen

[testing123]

17. I am eating a cold can of corn right now

You got me hungry!

:9

[flamingyouth]

11. I love that place

The steaks are sooooo good. Mmm, I'm rather jealous, Allen!:D

[madrchsod]

16. great seating!!

i love to eavesdrop on others..sometimes it is very interesting to say the least. sounds like a great evening..crap, all i had for supper was a ham sandwich and a coke....

[Pithlet]

24. Wonderful

Sounds like a perfect night. My husband and I go there occasionally, for birthdays, anniversaries and any old thing we feel like celebrating, when we can get a babysitter. His workplaces gives out RC gift cards every year around the holidays, too.

I love the steaks, but my absolute favorite thing there is one of their salads. I don't remember what it's called offhand, but it's two big slices of tomato topped with tons of blue cheese crumbles and a tangy dressing that I can't even begin to describe. And you're right, the service is excellent.

[testing123]

25. Did they charge you for your water & did you have a sauce on your steak?

Did they put some type of sauce on the side for your steak and lobster tail?

I just made a baked potato after I ate my cold can of corn.

I am starved.

[arwalden]

26. Yes, They Charged For The Sparkling Mineral Water. -- AND NO!!!

The fillets were grilled with butter... NO SAUCE... just a dab of fresh ground pepper. They were delicious and juicy enough without anything extra.

Mike and I mused at whether we should tease our (adorable) waiter, Carlos by asking for a bottle of ketchup. We decided not to.

Lobster tails had an old-bay style seasoning on them also drizzled with butter (but I didn't have any extra melted butter for dipping.)

[DoveTurnedHawk]

27. Ruth's Chris Is My FAVORITE!

I love that place. The filet is almost always what I get. If you like cheese, try the broccoli au gratin or spinach au gratin. They're both amazing.

Glad you had such a fantastic time!

:toast:

DTH

[AVID]

28. Waited Tables in the ATL Ruths for 7 years

Mickey Mantle, David Justice, Evander Holifield, Brandy, Bobby Brown, Whitney - tons of others used to sneak to a back table and scarf down lobster and steak.

Even Frank Sinatra came in - a week before he died. hmmmm - Cholesterol Overdose?