good luck deluxe

I have thought long and hard about this topic. I’ve actually deliberated over it for more than a decade. I know…I need a life, some purpose, or something.

Before anyone gets on my case, I still haven’t indulged in red meat since I went pescetarian, but I do recall my many years of savoring it and just how I preferred my meat to taste. I was once a Steakhouse Queen!

I should preface this post with saying I am fully aware that there are posher, swankier steakhouses in America than Morton’s and Ruth’s Chris.

The topic of this post is which of these two higher-end steakhouse chains offers the best dining experience for your dollar.

***MORTON’S***

Pros: Gigantic baked potatoes, delicate asparagus, good salmon, love the bacon-wrapped scallops! Private wine closets provided to frequent diners. Service excels.

Cons: Sometimes too much of a “good ol’ boy network” atmosphere that I find lame.

***RUTH’S CHRIS***

Pros: Excellent potatoes prepared multiple ways, amazing creamed spinach,
Creole specialties (seafood gumbo, remoulade, BBQ shrimp), tender steak broiled in butter is encouraged by the servers…need I say more?

Cons: Not crazy about the stiff decor. No private wine closets available…at least not in the numerous locations where I have dined.

What they have in common: Equally delicious salads, appetizers, steaks, main courses, veggies, and desserts.

The verdict? They’re both good. I like them both!

If I’m in the mood for salmon in mustard sauce and a huge baked potato, I go to Morton’s. If I want a little Creole flavor or sweet potato casserole with my classic steak dinner, or I want my server to tempt me with a butter-broiled steak, I’m heading on down to Ruth’s Chris. They both also serve a nice beefsteak tomato salad with red onions and crumbled bleu cheese.

So there you have it. There’s no competition. It’s a happy tie!

Promise me one thing, though… Please don’t pronounce Ruth’s Chris like
“Ruth Chris”…or worse - “Roof Chris.”

It’s RUTH’S Chris. There is an apostrophe and an “s” in the name, OK?

Do me that one favor and we’re cool.