After our somewhat disappointing experience at Room 39, we headed over to Ruth’s Chris, which is where we should have started our evening. I have been to several Ruth’s Chris Steakhouses in many different cities and the consistency of this restaurant is remarkable. We went to the Plaza location, http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/3827/Kansas-City, and once again we were not disappointed.
We were seated promptly (without being asked if we had reservations) at an intimate table by the window where if we hadn’t been so consumed with each other, we could have enjoyed some very entertain people watching. Our waiter’s name was Craig and after hearing our plight he bent over backwards to provide a delightful dining experience from start to finish. This is a restaurant that can afford to be pretentious. The combination of the best quality of meat and seafood, the standard of service, and the atmosphere comes with a hefty tab. But never once have I ever felt the least bit intimidated (not that I would anyway but some people feel uncomfortable). Often, when Scott begins the process of selecting a wine, food servers feel the need to flex their wine “muscles.” Craig, after discussing a few different wines with Scott and then recognizing his (Scott’s) experience, suggested a lesser known vineyard that proved to be wonderful. It was not a wine that we would have normally ordered so the new experience was a bonus. Scott will have to pontificate on that particular selection at another time.
Being creatures of habit we began our meal with lobster bisque and a Ruth’s Chopped Salad.
This is my all time favorite salad (anywhere) and some of the finest bisque that we have found. And trust me, Scott tries soup wherever we go.
We then ordered a live, freshly steamed lobster and the veal chop.
We also had the most amazing onion rings.
They really did look like this!
We finished our meal with a complimentary crème brule and cappuccino.
The service was amazing, the atmosphere was elegant yet intimate, and the food, well, a picture speaks a thousand words. What began as a mediocre night, ended in a wonderful gastronomic experience.