Kendal and I arrived at Ruth's Chris at 6:30 for our reservation. We were promptly
seated by the professional and attractive crew of hostesses. Within minutes
we were greeted by name by our server. We ordered a bottle of wine from the impressive wine list. I selected a French
Meursault $60). After waiting about 3 minutes we were informed that that bottle
was no longer available but that they had a Jobard Meursault 1999. An impressive
wine but listed on the list for $100. When I bought this to their attention
they informed me that the manager had agreed to serve us the $100 bottle for $60!
Quite magnanimous.
For appetizers Kendal ordered the Lobster Bisque Special ($9.99) not really
a special because it is always available. I ordered the Escargot with Artichokes
and Mushrooms in a traditional, if a bit lemony, beurre blanc (butter sauce).
We split a Spinach Salad; fresh baby spinach leaves with red onions, hard boiled
eggs in a warm bacon dressing. Served with freshly cracked black pepper this
was a wonderful way to finish the Meursault as they very professionally decanted
the 2001 Chateau Guraud Larose ($125) in order to let it "open up"
a bit.
Promptly, but not so prompt as to feel rushed, our main courses and sides were
delivered. Kendal's Petite Filet and my Filet were perfectly cooked and sizzling
on the superheated plates with fresh parsley and whole creamery butter. The
sides of Fresh Asparagus with Hollandaise and Potatoes au Gratin were served
piping hot; BUT WITH NUMEROUS NOT POSITIVE CHANGES. The asparagus, which looked to be a full pound, was fresh, pencil thin and cooked exactly al dente was served with a very light hollandaise that truthfully
needed a bit more "zip". The potatoes, thick cut and served in a cream
sauce with a disastrous new mix of cheeses that reminded us both of sweat socks. I must report that I have eaten more than 50 times at Ruths Chris Restaurants around the country and was always happy to report that you have a 100% chance of a great evening at any of their restaurants---No more. After contacting both local and national management I was informed that it was what it was.
I won't return
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