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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Del Mar, San Diego, CA

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Del Mar

4.6
4.6
3624 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
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Ruth's Chris Steak House in San Diego (Del Mar), CA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 755-1454
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Angel Rendon
  • Catering
    Ruth's Catering in Del Mar - Bring the service, expertise and flavor of Ruth's Chris Steak House to the location of your choice! Your Private Event Manager is ready to help attend to every detail of your event, from the menu to the martinis. Ruth's will bring in a team of trained chefs, bartenders and servers to make the most of your experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Ruth's Chris - Del Mar offers 2 fully private rooms, both equipped with Audio Visual equipment for the perfect meeting space. The Torrey Pines room on the main level seats up to 30 guests, while the Mezzanine Room located on our second level seats up to 100 guests. We also offer semi private options for groups ranging from 8-35 guests.
  • Area
    Del Mar
  • Cross Street
    Carmel Valley Road
  • Parking details
    Valet is $9.00 per vehicle. Self parking also available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Dinner

    14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
    Celebrate your Valentine with an unforgettable evening at Ruth’s Chris. We will be open early to serve you and yours on February 14 & 15 from 3 – 10pm.
    Valentine's Dinner photo

What 3,624 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Good for special occasions

  • North San Diego

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Del Mar offers a consistently delightful dining experience with impeccable service and delicious food. Highlights include "exceptional service" and "delicious steaks," making it a top choice for celebrations. Some patrons noted occasional inconsistencies in steak preparation and seating delays, but the overall experience remains highly recommended.

3,624 Reviews
  1. Jim

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    My wife ordered an Old Fashion. It came with nugget ice. Anyone who knows about an Old Fashion knows these are to be served over a large block of ice. We especially expected this in a Ruth’s Chris. Then the waiter didn’t bother to ask the temperature of my wife’s steak. We had to tell him before walking away. Of course the steak came out and was overcooked. When I mentioned it to the waiter he started to say she ordered it Medium Well. Really? Like we don’t know what the hell we want? Anyways, meal ended up just ok. Ambience was crappy. We would’ve been better off spending 1/3 of what we did at a Texas Roadhouse. We won’t be back.

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  2. Jodie

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ruth’s Chris is our favorite. The ambiance was perfect, our waiter Rich was amazing and the food is always consistent. Had petite filet, house salad, an Aperol spritz. Others at the table ordered the sweet potato casserole. First time I tasted it and it was so yummy!!!!

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  3. Michelle

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary here. Table had a sprinkling of hearts and happy anniversary confetti. Our server Matthew was friendly, attentive and fun. We ordered cocktails, then their ribeye, petite medallions and shrimp, 2 sides that we shared, and dessert and we enjoyed them all.

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  4. samya

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stomach ache left with a huge stomach ache felt like my stomach was dropping

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  5. Alan

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ever since Darden Restaurants acquisition of Ruth’s Chris I’ve noticed a slight difference in some appetizers and desserts. Some appetizers (mushroom stuffed crab meat) seem to have less flavor (and some desserts seem to be too sweet (crème brûlée). The steaks and lamb are still delicious. The lack of soup choices is disappointing too. Soup of the day is what you get and every time I’ve gone it’s always the French onion soup (last three visits). Miss the lobster bisque.

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  6. Cody

    VIP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rich is the BEST. Izzy is also AWESOME. The whole vibe of Ruth Chris at this location is PHENOMENAL

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  7. Dale

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David and the service team were great. It was a fun anniversary dinner. The food was delicious, and the course timing was perfect.

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  8. Eric

    VIP

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always good. Appetizers of tuna and artichoke dip were great. Filet mignon is always good. However, service was not great. Our waiter was far more attentive to another group that he appeared to know. We often had to wait. Waiter would walk by and knock over my wife's purse. Backed up into us while serving another table. Overall, this time, really subpar service.

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  9. Mir

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had bad experience a few months ago, but this time was much better

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  10. bob

    VIP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dining experience. Thanks to waiter David for his great service!

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FAQs

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Del Mar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Del Mar also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 755-1454.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Del Mar is rated 4.6 stars by 3624 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ruth's Chris Steak House - Del Mar

11582 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Carmel Valley Road
  • Area
    Del Mar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet is $9.00 per vehicle. Self parking also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Angel Rendon
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 755-1454
  • Catering
    Ruth's Catering in Del Mar - Bring the service, expertise and flavor of Ruth's Chris Steak House to the location of your choice! Your Private Event Manager is ready to help attend to every detail of your event, from the menu to the martinis. Ruth's will bring in a team of trained chefs, bartenders and servers to make the most of your experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Ruth's Chris - Del Mar offers 2 fully private rooms, both equipped with Audio Visual equipment for the perfect meeting space. The Torrey Pines room on the main level seats up to 30 guests, while the Mezzanine Room located on our second level seats up to 100 guests. We also offer semi private options for groups ranging from 8-35 guests.
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