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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Middleton

4.5
4.5
945 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
One day call-in advanced reservation is required for Wine Dinners, all guests must order from Wine Dinner Menu, no substitutions.

For parties of 6 or more, please call the restaurant and ask to speak with a manager.

For parties of 5 or more, gratuity of 17% will be included.

***Separate Checks will not be accepted for parties of 9 or more***

All guests of parties 5 or more must be present before being seated.

Ruths Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table.
Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience.
Ruths Chris never fails to please




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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 25 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (608) 828-7884

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Juan Montes

  • Catering

    Yes

  • Private party contact

    Lee Drapp: (608) 828-7884

  • Neighborhood

    Madison

  • Cross street

    University Avenue

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 945 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wisconsin

    Good for special occasions

  • Madison

    Best Ambiance

  • Madison

    Good for business meals

  • Madison

    Great for fine wines

  • Madison

    Romantic

  • Madison

    Good for special occasions

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Super place to go. For the first time (out of 4 visits). My Ribeye was below standards. It was cooked as I requested……..just was a tough piece of meat. Not sure it was a prime cut piece of meat. I ate what I could, paid the bill…..then told the waitress what to tell the cook. Everything else was outstanding, just the meat. Not Sue the chef could have rescued the meat. I will be back!
  2. TeresaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing staff was great. All 3 head waiter manager and another important person came and asked how everything was. Only thing it was very cold the air conditioning was cranked .
  3. RandR

    Milwaukee

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service and food were excellent. We were a bit shocked at the price increases since we last ate a Ruth’s Chris.
  4. SueB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch service from our server, Young. The food was fantastic! This was our first time dining here & for my birthday.
  5. rayn

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience3
    Very overpriced. People in hoodies. Our last visit.
  6. HeatherC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Was very disappointed to learn there are no changing tables for use in the bathroom. A mother out on Mother’s Day was unable to change her child. This is not okay.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Awesome!!!!! Took a little longer for service overall great
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    Had to take an 8:15 reservation due to capacity bookings only to get there at 8 and the place was half empty. We would have come at 7. Steaks were great. Appetizers were so so. Wait staff good
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Made the mistake of choosing this restaurant as a celebration for my son’s college graduation. He ordered his steak medium rare and it came out so rare that when he showed it to the waiter, he exclaimed ‘whoa!’ Waiter proceeded to take it back so now the graduate was sitting there with no food and we didn’t want to eat our meals in front of him as he waited. Mistakes happen, so we were calm about it. The manager brought the plate back and it was the same steak re-cooked. First of all, I don’t expect a high end steakhouse to bring the same steak back out. Because now the part my son cut was overcooked. But second, when he cut into the rest of it, it was STILL very rare. The manager said, I can take it back again but if I do it might ruin the steak, and our medium rare is more on the rare side. First of all, the steak wouldn’t be ruined if it didn’t have to be sent back twice. Second, there’s no such thing as a medium rare steak being ‘more rare’. Doneness of a steak is universally a temperature range. The manager gave my son attitude about it on his college graduation day and it completely killed our celebratory mood. I was appalled by his attitude. He then said he would comp this now piece of garbage steak, to which I said “as you should”. From that time on our waiter basically disappeared. The manager did come back later when he saw my son wasn’t even eating the steak, and offered him a dessert or drink, which my son declined because he was rather bummed out about the entire experience. I deeply regret choosing this restaurant for our celebration. Frankly our entire meal should have been comped, as the rest of us waited to eat our food while the steak was taken back twice, and we all ended up eating a very expensive cold meal. Absolutely ridiculous for a restaurant of this level. Will never go back.
  10. Luna

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellent service to help us celebrate our son’s college graduation.
  11. Townie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Way over priced!!!! Nothing special about the food served … Steak seasoning and garlic mashed potatoes were both very salty … had to send potatoes back as they were served lukewarm. … waiter was pleasant and handled request for hot potatoes well … Wouldn’t return to eat here as the food was average and the prices were ridiculous for what was served!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A nice and relaxing evening dining experience! The two of us started with a beverage each and the ordered dinner: a dinner salad for me with oil and vinegar, the lamb chops featured entree and a side of mushrooms to share. Partner ordered a Caesar salad and a Featured New York Strip steak. Everything was great! - cooked to desired temperature and served up well by our waiter, Ismael. I’ve been following a Keto diet plan; it’s great I can get some foods that are compatible with it. Everything tasted wonderful, and we left happy.
  14. Chris

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    It’s always good! The service is excellent and the food is amazing . I wish there would be a dress code, seeing people with baseball hats and shirts / t-shirts kind of makes the atmosphere seem less than optimal.
  15. RWK250

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good food, quick and friendly service and server. Prices a little high though
  16. TonyC

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible as usual. Brandon was pretty good as well!
  17. BirthdayCelebration

    Milwaukee

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very inviting atmosphere; quiet and able to carry on a conversation. Our service was spectacular. Very attentive without being obtrusive. Our food, filet and New York Strip were cooked to medium rare perfection. The sides were good. It would be nice to have individual sides offered as well as the larger table sized sides. Al told, a great place to celebrate or just spend time with family and friends.
  18. JLWMadison

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. A great dining experience. Just felt that the main course presentation could be improved. The plate was way too small to cut and maneuver meat comfortably.
  19. BobH

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    They have the best cream spinach. Shrimp cocktail was fantastic. Steak and lobster were good, but not as good as we have had in the past. Our waitress was exceptional.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a fantastic meal here. Great service. Great food. Always comes out piping hot. The filet Oscar style is my go to meal. The Caesar salad is yummy. The Gambler Old Fashioned is on point. The chocolate sin cake is also delicious & super rich! We love coming to Ruth’s Chris for a great dinner.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Andrea was very friendly and did a great job making sure we were happy with everything. Food was hot and perfectly prepared. Spicy shrimp with the filet meal. Old fashions were tasty too.
  22. JenL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    We waited about 15 minutes to be waited on. Our waitress was MIA most of the time. Food was amazing, but for the price I would think the service would be just as good. Overall, I’d say not worth the cost.
  23. James

    Boise

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic restaurant that we would recommend to all. The service was fantastic, they let you take your time, were very knowledgeable and accommodating. The only downside is that the entire restaurant is very dark. Lighting needs to be updated. But all-in-all, a fantastic restaurant.
  24. DianeB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is awesome. Every time I go there I get something different to eat and everything I’ve had was gaf lol. My favorite is the stuffed chicken breast, it the best chicken I’ve ever had in my life.
  25. MaryF

    Milwaukee

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Our server Debbie was excellent as she always is.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Sat us late. Steak was over cooked. Waitress and service was ok. A two appetizers, some drinks, four meals and a few sides, $600 with tip. A bit high for overall experience. I think Madìson has better options.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Was given a gift card from location in response to a review I gave after a horrible experience. This time was SO MUCH better. All the way around was a good experience.
  28. BillSII

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Filet wasn't the best. A bit overcooked and chewy. Everything else was great.
  29. MrsJellyfish

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Amazing service. A great place to enjoy a family meal.
  30. DelM

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience from when we arrived until we left. When we checked in we were wished "Happy Anniversary", then Wilton our server wished us a Happy Anniversary. Food quality was outstanding from the Caesar salad to the steaks, Garlic mashed potatoes, and the special dessert. My 11 oz Filet was outstanding, hot, tender, and prepared as requested. It's been ages since I have eaten a quality filet that was this tender and the taste was outstanding. The shrimp were seasoned nicely and crisp and the garlic mash potatoes were really good and hot. Bread was warm and tasty. The wife had the twin filet with six shrimp and she loved it. In my opinion, the best steak in Madison, Wisconsin. Our special evening was made special by Wilton who was efficient and understood the menu and took care of our requests. You don't expect this level of service at chain restaurants but you do at upscale restaurants. Very polished and fast and extremely courteous. We did appreciate the conversation with the manager who spent time at all tables. He started off by wishing us a Happy Anniversary, the secret was the red paper peddles on our table. Most managers at better restaurants visit tables and quickly leave, this was not our case. Nice discussion, very personable and polished. Great job. Of course, I had notified the staff when I made our reservations that it was our anniversary. Everyone we came in contact with knew it was our anniversary which made our evening. When they delivered the special dessert with the small cup of outstanding cheesecake in one corner and another cup of quality ice cream in the other corner, and with the words Happy Anniversary in script on the plate was the highlight of our meal. They lit the candle which was really nice and of course, the Happy Anniversary wish by a couple of staff members. Oh, by the way, the cheesecake was outstanding and very "rich". Overall an outstanding evening celebrating our anniversary. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
  31. Reabla

    Milwaukee

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always order steak it is so good! Very hot, tender and flavorful!
  32. OhioGirl

    Cleveland

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great experience from start to finish. There is ample parking right in front of the restaurant. Our server, Young, was amazing. Very attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing. The food was excellent and definitely worth the price. I would highly recommend.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The two of us decided to go out for an early dinner, desiring a relaxed, quiet ambiance. I’m also on a Keto eating plan and knew I could get some menu options that wouldn’t violate my diet. Our waiter, Leo, was attentive and friendly. We started with salads. My partner got the Caesar salad which he loved. I ordered the house salad - just the greens with oil and vinegar on the side. Lovely fresh greens! We each ordered a steak; he ordered a New York Strip, and I ordered a Petite Filet. We ordered two additional sides: the sautéed mushrooms and steamed broccoli. Our steaks came perfectly cooked - medium rare- and were delicious! The Crimini mushrooms were cooked to perfection and were a perfect side to our steaks. The steamed broccoli was initially a big disappointment as most of the florets were yellowish/brown. They looked like really old florets that had begun flowering and were then steamed/cooked. They didn’t taste very good. I expressed some disappointment to our waiter, Leo, but said he could just leave the dish and I would pick through for some green florets. Next thing I knew the manager came to look at the broccoli, and he immediately took it away and said he’d bring me another! The second serving of broccoli was much better. That’s what I like about Ruth’s Chris - the whole staff is committed to making sure you enjoy your meal and experience there! We had a lovely meal, and I’m grateful for our relaxing and delicious dining experience.
  34. DavidA

    Milwaukee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Steaks are just amazing. Service very attentive and friendly. Ambience is nice and relaxing.
  35. PadeV

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the server was very attentive and personable. Made for a fun night celebrating my birthday.
  36. HeidiL

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was beyond fantastic. This place does old school, bona fide customer service!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was impeccable as was the food. This was such a relaxing way to celebrate a holiday brunch.
  38. ObjectivelyCorrect

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Usually, when a member of staff spills a cocktail on a guest they replace the cocktail. Or, if not replaced, it should at least be removed from the bill. But not at this location! Ruined an otherwise adequate meal.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    Everything was good but just seemed like the waitress was not happy to be at work…
  40. KeirraS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    The food was not good at all for the price. Went there for my birthday dinner and was highly upset. Out of the 10 people in my party, only two of them liked their food. Desert was decent but I won’t be back.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Ruth's Chris Steak House - Middleton using the Order Online button. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Middleton also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 828-7884.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Middleton is rated 4.5 stars by 945 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Ruth's Chris Steak House - Middleton

2137 Deming Way, Madison, WI 53562

Additional information

  • Cross street

    University Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    Madison

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Juan Montes

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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