Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

Appetizers

• Seared Ahi Tuna$22.00

  Complemented by a spirited sauce with hints of mustard & beer

• Barbecued Shrimp$25.00

  Large shrimp sautéed in reduced white wine, butter, garlic & spices

• Mushrooms Stuffed with Crabmeat$21.00

  Broiled, topped with Romano cheese

• Lobster Voodoo$29.00

  Succulent lobster, lightly fried, tossed in a spicy cream sauce & served with a tangy cucumber salad

• Veal Osso Buco Ravioli$20.00

  Saffron-infused pasta with sautéed baby spinach & white wine demi-glace

• Sizzling Blue Crab Cakes$29.00

  Two jumbo lump crab cakes with sizzling lemon butter

• Shrimp Cocktail$22.00

  Chilled jumbo shrimp, choice of creole remoulade sauce or New Orleans-style cocktail sauce

Salads & Soups

All of our dressings are made fresh, using our exclusive recipes. Choose from: bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, creamy lemon basil, ranch, thousand island, remoulade and vinaigrette

• Caesar Salad$12.00

  Fresh romaine hearts, Romano cheese, creamy caesar dressing, shaved parmesan & fresh ground black pepper

• Lettuce Wedge$12.00

  Crisp iceberg, field greens, bacon, bleu cheese & choice of dressing

• Lobster Bisque$14.00

  Creamy lobster bisque, in the New Orleans style

• Ruth's Chopped Salad$14.00

  Our original, julienne iceberg lettuce, baby spinach, radicchio, red onions, mushrooms, green olives, bacon, eggs, hearts of palm, croutons, bleu cheese, lemon basil dressing, crispy onions

• Steak House Salad$12.00

  Iceberg, baby arugula, baby lettuces, grape tomatoes, garlic croutons, red onions

• Harvest Salad$16.00

  Mixed greens, roasted corn, dried cherries, bacon, tomatoes, white balsamic vinaigrette, goat cheese, cajun pecans & crispy onions

Signature Steaks & Chops

• Classic Filet$59.00

  Tender corn-fed midwestern beef, 11 oz cut

• Petite Filet$52.00

  Equally tender 8 oz filet

• Petite Filet & Shrimp$64.00

  Petite filet with grilled, jumbo shrimp

• New York Strip$52.00

  USDA prime, full bodied, slightly firmer than ribeye 12 oz

• Ribeye$65.00

  16 oz USDA prime, marbled for flavor & deliciously juicy

• T-bone$69.00

  Full-flavored 24 oz USDA prime cut

• Cowboy Ribeye$76.00

  Bone-in 22 oz USDA prime cut

• Lamb Chops$59.00

  Three extra thick chops, marinated overnight, with fresh mint

• Porterhouse for Two$119.00

  Rich flavor of a strip, tenderness of a filet, 40 oz USDA prime cut

• Berkshire Pork Chop$49.00

  16 oz double bone-in chop, marinated for full flavor & tenderness

Specialty Cuts

• Bone-in Filet$79.00

  An incredibly tender 16 oz bone-in cut at the peak of flavor

• Bone-in New York Strip$68.00

  USDA prime, full-bodied 19 oz bone-in cut, our founder's favorite

• Tomahawk Ribeye$149.00

  USDA prime bone-in 40 oz ribeye, well-marbled for peak flavor

Entrée Complements

• Au Poivre Sauce$7.00

  Brandy & pepper sauce

• Grilled Shrimp$24.00

  Grilled jumbo shrimp

• Oscar Style$26.00

  Lump crabmeat, asparagus & béarnaise sauce

• Bleu Cheese Crust$7.00

  Bleu cheese, roasted garlic & a touch of panko bread crumbs

• Truffle Crust$9.00

  Truffle butter, parmesan, panko bread crumbs

Seafood & Specialties

• Stuffed Chicken Breast$39.00

  Oven roasted free-range double chicken breast, garlic herb cheese, lemon butter

• Barbecued Shrimp$38.00

  Large shrimp sautéed in reduced white wine, butter, garlic & spices on a bed of roasted garlic mashed potatoes

• King Salmon Fillet$42.00

  Chef's seasonal preparation

• Lobster Mac & Cheese$36.00

  Tender lobster, three cheese blend, mild green-chiles

• Sizzling Blue Crab Cakes$43.00

  Three jumbo lump crab cakes with sizzling lemon butter

• Market Vegetable Linguini

  Marinated, locally sourced, over tender pasta

• Asian Noodle Salad$39.00

  Ginger soy marinated filet, napa cabbage, iceberg, spinach & radicchio salad, cucumber, onions, carrots, red udon noodles & sesame pepper, vinaigrette

• Chilled Shellfish Salad$30.00

  Shrimp & lump crabmeat tossed with vinaigrette dressing on a bed of mixed greens

Potatoes & Signature Sides

• Au Gratin$13.00

  Yukon gold sliced potatoes with a three cheese sauce

• Baked$13.00

  One pound, fully loaded

• Mashed$13.00

  With a hint of roasted garlic

• Sweet Potato Casserole$13.00

  With pecan crust

• French Fries$13.00

  Traditional hand cut

• Hashbrowns$13.00

  Served fully loaded

• Shoestring Fries$13.00

  Extra thin & crispy

Vegetables

• Creamed Spinach$13.00

  A Ruth's classic

• Grilled Asparagus$13.00

  Hollandaise sauce

• Fire-roasted Corn$13.00

  Hand-cut fresh from the cob, diced jalapeño

• Cremini Mushrooms$13.00

  Pan-roasted, fresh thyme

• Steamed Broccoli$13.00

  Simply steamed

Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl - Drinks

Offered in the bar only - Monday thru Sunday 4-7 pm

• Pomegranate Martini$13.00

  Absolut vodka, cointreau, pomegranate, cranberry, sugar rim

• Organic Kiss$13.00

  Tito's vodka, monin cucumber syrup, fresh lime juice, mint sprig

• Whiskey Basil Smash$13.00

  Old forester, domaine de canton, fresh lime juice, fresh basil leaves

• Ruth's Rye Old Fashioned$13.00

  Rittenhouse rye, simple syrup, angostura bitters

• Wines by the Glass$9.00

• Beer$6.00

Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl - Food

Offered in the bar only - Monday thru Sunday 4-7 pm

• Seared Ahi Tuna$22.00

  Complemented by a spirited sauce with hints of mustard & beer

• Cajun Steak Bites$21.00

  Blackened bites of tender filet, sautéed onions & bleu cheese crumbles. Served with toasted garlic bread

• Shrimp Cocktail$22.00

  Chilled jumbo shrimp, choice of creole remoulade sauce or New Orleans-style cocktail sauce

• Barbecued Shrimp$25.00

  Large shrimp sautéed in reduced white wine, butter, garlic & spices

• Filet Oscar$38.00

  Ruth's famous tenderloin topped with asparagus, backfin crabmeat & béarnaise sauce

• Filet Sliders$29.00

  Two filet sliders topped with ruth's barbecue butter & crispy onion straws

• Veal Osso Buco Ravioli$20.00

  Saffron-infused pasta with sautéed baby spinach & white wine demi-glace

Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl - Signature Plates

Offered in the bar only - Monday thru Sunday 4-7 pm

• Asian Noodle Salad$25.00

  Ginger soy marinated filet or ahi tuna, napa cabbage, iceberg, spinach & radicchio salad, cucumber, onions, carrots, red pepper, udon noodles & sesame vinaigrette

• Rbar Burger$21.00

  Ruth's special grind on a brioche bun with havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato & smoked onion aioli

• Flaming Oysters Rockefeller$32.00

  Fresh gulf oysters topped with pernod sautéed onions, creamed spinach, bacon & hollandaise sauce

Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl - Seasonal Pairing

Offered in the bar only - Monday thru Sunday 4-7 pm

• Filet & Cabernet$59.00

  6 oz tender midwestern filet with two jumbo shrimp. Wines of substance, cabernet sauvignon cs Washington

• Filet & Rosé$50.00

  Tender corn-fed 6 oz filet. Gerard Bertrand, rosé cotes de roses, languedoc

Happy Hour - Food

Offered in the bar only - Monday thru Sunday 4-7 pm

• Seared Ahi Tuna$20.00

  Complemented by a spirited sauce with hints of mustard & beer

• Cajun Steak Bites$19.00

  Blackened bites of tender filet, sautéed onions & bleu cheese crumbles. Served with toasted garlic bread

• Shrimp Cocktail$20.00

  Chilled jumbo shrimp, choice of creole remoulade sauce or New Orleans-style cocktail sauce

• Barbecued Shrimp$23.00

  Large shrimp sautéed in reduced white wine, butter, garlic & spices

• Filet Oscar$36.00

  Ruth's famous tenderloin topped with asparagus, backfin crabmeat & béarnaise sauce

• Filet Sliders$27.00

  Two filet sliders topped with Ruth's barbecue butter & crispy onion straws

• Veal Osso Buco Ravioli$18.00

  Saffron-infused pasta with sautéed baby spinach & white wine demi-glace

Hand-crafted Cocktails

Listed from sweet to spirit-forward

• Wildberry Lemonade$13.00

  Absolut raspberri vodka, house made sour mix, fresh lime juice, fresh blueberries, sliced strawberries

• Raspberry Rosemary Cosmo$14.00

  Absolut raspberri vodka, cointreau, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice, muddled raspberries, fresh rosemary

• Paloma$14.00

  Avion silver tequila, lime juice, grapefruit juice, grapefruit cordial, fever tree

• Blood Orange Grapefruit Margarita$14.00

  Cazadores reposado tequila, cointreau, grapefruit juice, blood orange sour, lime juice

• Citrus Cooler$13.00

  Bombay gin, cointreau, orgeat, lemon juice

• Smokey Margarita$14.00

  Lunazul tequila, cointreau, lime juice, agave syrup

• French Quarter 75$14.00

  Beefeater gin, st. Germain elderflower, prosecco, lemon twist

• Chocolate Old Fashioned$14.00

  Diplomatico reserva, amaro Montenegro, chocolate bitters, demerara syrup

• Elder Statesman$13.00

  Old elk bourbon, simple syrup, plum & chocolate bitters

Wines by the Glass - Sparkling Wines

• Mionetto, Prosecco, Rosé, Veneto, Italy

  • 187 Ml$13.00
  • 375 Ml$0.01

• Mionetto, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy

  • 187 Ml$13.00
  • 375 Ml$0.01

• Nicolas Feuillatte, Brut, "Blue Label", Champagne, NV

  • 187 Ml$22.00
  • 375 Ml$0.01

Wines by the Glass - White Wines

• Movendo, Moscato, Puglia

  • 6 Oz$11.00
  • 9 Oz$15.00
  • Bottle$40.00

• Villa Wolf, Riesling, Pfalz

  • 6 Oz$10.00
  • 9 Oz$14.00
  • Bottle$36.00

• Danzante, Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy

  • 6 Oz$11.00
  • 9 Oz$15.00
  • Bottle$40.00

• Giesen, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

  • 6 Oz$11.00
  • 9 Oz$15.00
  • Bottle$40.00

• William Hill Estate Winery, Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast, California

  • 6 Oz$11.00
  • 9 Oz$16.00
  • Bottle$40.00

• Wente Vineyards, Chardonnay, "Morning Fog", Central Coast, California

  • 6 Oz$11.00
  • 9 Oz$15.00
  • Bottle$40.00

• Cave De Lugny, Chardonnay, "Les Charmes", Mâcon-lugny, Burgundy

  • 6 Oz$12.00
  • 9 Oz$17.00
  • Bottle$44.00

• Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, "Russian River Ranches", Sonoma Coast, California

  • 6 Oz$16.00
  • 9 Oz$23.00
  • Bottle$60.00

Wines by the Glass - Rosé Wines

• Gérard Bertrand, Grenache/syrah/cinsault, "Cote Des Roses", Languedoc, 2021

  • 6 Oz$11.00
  • 9 Oz$15.00
  • Bottle$40.00

Wines by the Glass - Red Wines

• Leese-fitch, Pinot Noir, California

  • 6 Oz$11.00
  • 9 Oz$15.00
  • Bottle$40.00

• Primarius, Pinot Noir, Oregon

  • 6 Oz$13.00
  • 9 Oz$18.00
  • Bottle$48.00

• Pali Wine Co., Pinot Noir, "Riviera", Sonoma Coast, California

  • 6 Oz$16.00
  • 9 Oz$22.00
  • Bottle$60.00

• Belle Glos, Pinot Noir, "Clark & Telephone", Santa Maria Valley, California

  • 6 Oz$18.00
  • 9 Oz$26.00
  • Bottle$68.00

• Tintonegro, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

  • 6 Oz$11.00
  • 9 Oz$16.00
  • Bottle$40.00

• Josh Cellars, Merlot, California

  • 6 Oz$12.00
  • 9 Oz$17.00
  • Bottle$44.00

• Wines of Substance, Cabernet Sauvignon, "Cs", Washington

  • 6 Oz$10.00
  • 9 Oz$14.00
  • Bottle$36.00

• Liberty School, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California

  • 6 Oz$12.00
  • 9 Oz$17.00
  • Bottle$44.00

• Browne Family, Cabernet Sauvignon, "Heritage", Washington

  • 6 Oz$15.00
  • 9 Oz$21.00
  • Bottle$56.00

• Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California

  • 6 Oz$18.00
  • 9 Oz$26.00
  • Bottle$68.00

• Conundrum, Red Blend, California

  • 6 Oz$14.00
  • 9 Oz$20.00
  • Bottle$52.00

• Castello Di Querceto, Tuscan Red, Tuscany, Italy

  • 6 Oz$15.00
  • 9 Oz$21.00
  • Bottle$56.00

Wines by the Glass - Manager Features

• Caymus Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

  • 6 Oz$35.00
  • 9 Oz$50.00

Signature Spirits - Vodka & Gin

• Tito's Handmade Vodka

• Belvedere Vodka

• Grey Goose Vodka

• Ketel One Vodka

• Wheatley Vodka

• Bombay Sapphire Gin

• Hendrick's Gin

• Sipsmith Gin

• Aviation Gin

Signature Spirits - Rum & Tequila

• Bacardí 8 Year

• Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum

• Myers's Dark Rum

• Don Julio Reposado

• Patrón Silver

• Patrón Añejo

Signature Spirits - Bourbon & Scotch

• Angel's Envy Bourbon

• Knob Creek Bourbon

• Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey

• Glenlivet 12 Year

• Dewar's White Label

Favorite Beers - Bottles

• Amstel Light

• Sam Adams

• Corona

• Heineken

Salads

• Caesar Salad$12.00

  Fresh romaine hearts, Romano cheese, creamy caesar dressing, shaved parmesan & fresh ground black pepper

• Steak House Salad$12.00

  Iceberg, baby arugula, baby lettuces, grape tomatoes, garlic croutons, red onions

• Black & Bleu Salad$36.00

  Chopped salad with onions, mushrooms, croutons, bleu cheese dressing, bleu cheese crumbles, cajun pecans, bacon, peppers, crispy onions & blackened tenderloin

• Chilled Shellfish Salad$30.00

  Shrimp & lump crabmeat tossed with vinaigrette dressing on a bed of mixed greens

• Seared Ahi Tuna Salad$28.00

  Fresh field greens, red onions, crunchy vegetables, slices of seared ahi tuna, honey thai sauce

• Asian Noodle Salad$25.00

  Ginger soy marinated filet or ahi tuna, napa cabbage, iceberg, spinach & radicchio salad, cucumber, onions, carrots, red pepper, udon noodles & sesame vinaigrette

Sides

• Hashbrowns$13.00

• French Fries$13.00

• Shoestring Fries$13.00

• Mashed Potatoes$13.00

• Mashed Potatoes - Individual Portion$7.00

• Potatoes Au Gratin$13.00

• Sweet Potato Casserole$13.00

• Creamed Spinach$13.00

• Creamed Spinach - Individual Portion$7.00

• Fresh Broccoli$13.00

• Grilled Asparagus$13.00

  With hollandaise

Freshly Squeezed Lemonades

• The Classic$6.00

• Sparkling Pomegranate$6.00

• Cranberry Twist$6.00

• Arnold Palmer$6.00

• Ketel One Spiked$14.00

Weekend Brunch

Served Saturday & Sunday 11am-2pm

• Cajun Tenderloin Eggs Benedict$36.00

  Blackened filet, creamed spinach, cheddar biscuit, poached eggs & hollandaise

• Creole Biscuits$22.00

  Cheddar biscuits, andouille spiked creole gravy, andouille sausage, scrambled eggs

• Filet & Spicy Crab$68.00

  6 oz filet served with colossal crabmeat & topped with sriracha mayonnaise drizzle

• Chef's Fresh Catch$39.00

  Chef's seasonal preparation

• Mimosa$13.00

  Freshly squeezed orange juice & sparkling wine

• Bloody Mary$14.00

  Savory classic served with cucumber, lime & two kinds of olives

• Filet Oscar$65.00

  6 oz filet, lump crab, asparagus & béarnaise sauce

• Barbecued Shrimp$38.00

  6 large shrimp sautéed in reduced white wine, butter, garlic & spices on a bed of roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Appetizers & Soups

• Seared Ahi Tuna$22.00

  Complemented by a spirited sauce with hints of mustard & beer

• Barbecued Shrimp$25.00

  Large shrimp sautéed in reduced white wine, butter, garlic & spices

• Shrimp Cocktail$22.00

  Chilled jumbo shrimp, choice of creole remoulade sauce, or New Orleans-style cocktail sauce

• Veal Osso Buco Ravioli$20.00

  Saffron-infused pasta with sautéed baby spinach & white wine demi-glace

• Lobster Voodoo$29.00

  Succulent lobster, lightly fried, tossed in a spicy cream sauce & served with a tangy cucumber salad

• Soup of the Day - Cup$13.00

Lunch Prix Fixe

Enjoy a prix fixe that includes a starter, entrée & a dessert

• Lunch Prix Fixe$36.00

  Includes a starter, entrée & a dessert (carrot cake cupcake with cream cheese icing)

Sandwiches & Entreés

Any signature steak is available upon request

• Prime French Dip$32.00

  Toasted french bread with au jus, creamy horseradish, & swiss cheese served with hand-cut french fries

• Rbar Burger$21.00

  Ruth's special grind on a brioche bun with havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato & smoked onion aioli, served with housemade chips

• Petite Filet$52.00

  Tender corn-fed midwestern beef

• Mixed Grill$49.00

  Three guest favorites - 4 oz filet, garlic herb cheese stuffed oven roasted chicken breast, homemade jumbo lump crab cake

• Stuffed Chicken Breast$28.00

  Half breast with garlic, cheddar & cream cheeses over asparagus & garlic mashed potatoes

• Filet, 6 Oz & Shrimp$51.00

  Tender corn-fed midwestern beef topped with large shrimp

• King Salmon Fillet$42.00

  New Zealand king salmon with our chef's seasonal preparation

• Lobster Mac & Cheese$36.00

  Tender lobster, three cheese blend, mild green-chiles

30 Minute Lunch

The chef selected options were chosen with your busy schedule in mind

• Filet Sliders$24.00

  Two filet sliders topped with Ruth's barbecue butter & crispy onion straws, served with housemade chips

• Crab Cake Sandwich$24.00

  Crab cake topped with remoulade sauce, served with lettuce, tomato, onion & hand-cut french fries

• Shrimp Po' Boy$24.00

  Fried shrimp, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato & remoulade sauce, served with hand-cut french fries

• Soup & Salad$24.00

  Cup of our housemade soup of the day & your choice of steak house salad or caesar salad

Featured Drinks

• Whiskey Basil Smash$15.00

  Knob creek single barrel bourbon, domaine de canton, fresh lime juice, fresh basil leaves

• Raspberry Rosemary Cosmo$14.00

  Absolut raspberri vodka, cointreau, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice, muddled raspberries, fresh rosemary

Signature Seafood

• Chilled Seafood Tower

  Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab legs, jumbo shrimp, colossal lump blue crab

  • Small$90.00
  • Large$175.00

Ruth's Classics

Enjoy a prix fixe meal featuring one of chef's favorite recipes, includes a starter, entrée, & personal side

• Ruth's Classics$60.00

  Enjoy a prix fixe meal featuring one of chef's favorite recipes, includes a starter, entrée, & personal side

Fall Feature Menu - Featured Drinks

• Pomegranate Martini$14.00

  Ketel one vodka, cointreau, pomegranate, cranberry, sugar rim

• Elder Statesman$15.00

  Old elk bourbon, simple syrup, plum & chocolate bitters

Fall Feature Menu - Featured Special

• Chilled Seafood Tower

  Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab legs, jumbo shrimp, colossal lump blue crab

  • Small$90.00
  • Large$175.00

• Bone-in New York Strip$68.00

  USDA prime, 19 oz bone-in cut, our founder's favorite

Fall Feature Menu - Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

Enjoy a complete meal including a starter, entrée, & dessert

• Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner$47.95

  Enjoy a complete meal including a choice of starter, an entree (traditional oven roasted turkey dinner) & a choice of dessert

• Kid's Thanksgiving Dinner$16.95

  Includes thanksgiving dinner and carrot cake cupcake

Fall Feature Menu - Featured Pour

• Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, California

  Cherry, black currant, oak & spice make this wine fabulous. Medium bodied with a long fruit forward finish

  • Glass$18.00
  • Bottle$72.00