Ruth's Chris Steak House
Steak house · Baltimore
711 Eastern Avenue, Pier 5 Hotel, Baltimore, MD 21202
About
Located at the Pier 5 Hotel on Eastern Avenue, Ruth’s Chris Steak House offers a prominent dining destination along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The establishment provides a setting that frequently hosts large private gatherings, corporate meetings, and celebratory events, utilizing dedicated private rooms and coordinated service teams to accommodate groups of varying sizes. Guests visiting the restaurant often highlight the attentive nature of individual servers, who are frequently noted for their friendly and engaging approach to hospitality. The menu centers on traditional steakhouse fare, including various cuts of steak, stuffed chicken, and seafood options, often accompanied by classic sides like mashed potatoes and broccoli. While many patrons enjoy the ambiance and the convenience of on-site valet parking, the dining experience at this location can be inconsistent. Feedback from guests reflects a wide spectrum of experiences, ranging from praise for well-executed meals and professional service to concerns regarding kitchen consistency, the pacing of courses, and the maintenance of the dining environment. With a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on over 1,300 reviews, the restaurant remains a notable, if varied, fixture in the local culinary scene.
Reviews Ruth's Chris Steak House
Reviews for this restaurant are highly polarized, with many guests praising the exceptional service and private event hosting, while others report significant inconsistencies in food preparation and cleanliness. Frequent complaints regarding improperly cooked steaks and slow service contrast with positive experiences involving attentive individual servers.
Strengths
- Attentive and friendly service
- Excellent private event hosting
- High quality ambiance
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent steak preparation
- Poor cleanliness in bar area
- Slow service and long wait times
Best for
This restaurant is best suited for large group celebrations and private events where pre-planned menus are utilized.
Opening hours
- Friday
- 4–11 PM
- Monday
- 4–10 PM
- Sunday
- 4–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 4–10 PM
- Saturday
- 4–11 PM
- Thursday
- 4–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 4–10 PM
Contact
- 711 Eastern Avenue, Pier 5 Hotel, Baltimore, MD 21202
- (410) 230-0033
- ruthschris.com/baltimore