The Bar - Ruth's Chris Steak House

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wine & cocktails

Enjoy a selection of fine beverages, from our award-winning wine list to hand-crafted, vintage-inspired cocktails.

Vintage & Classic Cocktails

New signature Hand Crafted Cocktail

COCONUT GINGER LEMON DROP

The Coconut Ginger Lemon Drop is Ruth’s new signature Hand Crafted Cocktail.

Cool and Crisp

CUCUMBER CUP

The Pimm’s Cup was popularized at the Napoleon House in New Orleans using Pimm’s No. 1, Lemonade, and 7 up.

A Modern Twist on a Classic

ROSITA MARGARITA

Our variation of a margarita with the addition of Campari for modern take on the classic.

Refreshing

Pomegranate Martini

tito’s handmade, cointreau, pomegranate, cranberry

Parisian classic with a New Orleans twist

French Quarter 75

The French 75 is a staple cocktail in New Orleans. It traditionally consists of sugar, lemon, gin and champagne and was first recorded as the 75 in Harry’s ABC of Mixing Cocktails , in 1922, by Harry MacElhone.

Fresh & Fruity

Raspberry Cosmo

effen raspberry, cointreau, cranberry, fresh lime

Refined and colorful

Ruby Red Greyhound

Although we don’t know where the term Greyhound comes from, this vintage drink first popped up in a 1930’s Savoy Cocktail book written by Harry Craddock.

Original

BIG EASY HURRICANE

The Hurricane was created at Pat O’Briens in New Orleans (The Big Easy) in the 1940s and is a staple in the Big Easy to this day.

The New Orleans Standard

50 / 50 SAZERAC

The Sazerac® is the official cocktail of New Orleans.

Signature

Ruth’s G&T

Our signature Gin & Tonic features the classic recipe, but with a proprietary tonic syrup that was designed for and is available only at Ruth’s Chris.

A Classic

Nola Mule

wheatley by buffalo trace, q ginger beer, fresh lime

Timeless

DIRTY GOOSE MARTINI

grey goose, dolin vermouth, bleu cheese olives

A Fruity Finish

Blueberry Mojito

bacardi superior, blueberries, fresh mint & lime

Classically Fruity

Blackberry Sidecar

rémy martin vsop, cointreau, blackberries, plum bitters

Ruth’s Favorite

GAMBLER’S OLD FASHIONED

knob creek, demerara, bitter truth aromatic bitters

Refreshing Citrus

GIN BASIL SMASH

A refreshing gin smash cocktail with refreshing flavors of basil and citrus.

Dessert Cocktails

A Dessert Classic

Espresso Martini

tito's handmade vodka, kahlúa coffee liqueur, fresh brewed espresso

The New Orleans Standard

50 / 50 SAZERAC

The Sazerac® is the official cocktail of New Orleans.

A classic with a complex twist

Port of Manhattan

This cocktail was created for a National Port Dinner and was such a hit we had to add it to the list! You could describe this as a Manhattan served with port instead of vermouth.

A Perfect Finish

Irish Coffee

jameson irish whiskey, fresh brewed coffee, whipped cream

New Orleans Classic

Milk Punch

A New Orleans Classic offers a delightful surprise combining bourbon, milk, vanilla, and nutmeg done the Ruth’s Chris way, simple and classic.

The Way Ruth Liked It

Ruth’s Coffee

frangelico, baileys irish cream, brandy, fresh brewed coffee, whipped cream, drizzled chocolate

Creamy & Decadent

Chocolate Lover’s Delight Coffee

mozart Chocolate Cream Liquor, dark crème de cacao, fresh brewed coffee, whipped cream

Let the Good Times Roll

At Ruth's Chris, our bar features drinks steeped in New Orleans heritage along with new classic cocktails, each hand crafted with fine spirits and the freshest ingredients. Enjoy the relaxed, casual elegance of our bar area for your everyday celebrations and laissez les bon temps rouler!

Red Wine

Enjoyed by the bottle or by the glass, choose a red wine from our extensive selection of red wine. Featuring wines by some of the finest wineries and vineyards in the world.

By the Glass

Central Coast, California

Calera

Pinot Noir

Monterey County, California

Formation

Pinot Noir

California

Meiomi

Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Siduri

Pinot Noir

Napa Valley, California

Duckhorn

Merlot

Sonoma County, California

Kenwood Vineyards

Merlot

California

50 Acre Ranch

Cabernet Sauvignon

Paso Robles, California

Daou

Cabernet Sauvignon

Dry Creek Valley, California

Dry Creek Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley, California

Faust

Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Mountain, Washington

Canvasback

Cabernet Sauvignon

Santa Lucia Highlands, California

Belle Glos "Las Alturas Vineyard"

Pinot Noir

Napa Valley, California

The Prisoner

Red Blend

Mendoza, Argentina

Amancaya, Gran Reserva

malbec/cabernet sauvignon

Napa‑Sonoma Counties, California

Chappellet "Mountain Cuvée",

Proprietor's Blend

Mendoza, Argentina

Viña Cobos "Felino"

Malbec

Barossa Valley, Southern Australia

Torbreck Vineyards “Woodcutter’s”

Shiraz

Spain

Torres “Altos Ibéricos”

Rioja/Crianza

Enjoy Our World Class Wines

Whether by the bottle or the glass our award-winning wine list features over 150 labels from all over the world, with something to suit every mood and taste.

White Wine

From bright and fresh to crisp and dry, select a white wine from our award winning wine list, or let us suggest something to suit your personal taste.

By the Glass

Monterey County, California

Concannon Vineyards “Founder's”

chardonnay

Sonoma Coast, California

Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs

Chardonnay

Santa Lucia Highlands, California

Mer Soleil "Reserve"

Chardonnay

Delle Venezie, Italy

santa cristina

pinot grigio

Alto Adige, Italy

Santa Margherita

Pinot Grigio

Napa Valley, California

Emmolo

sauvignon blanc

Marlborough, New Zealand

Kim Crawford

Sauvignon Blanc

Margaret River, Australia

Cape Mentelle

Rosé

Puglia, Italy

la perlina

moscato

Mosel, Germany

R. Prüm “Essence”

Riesling

Galicia, Spain

Torres “Pazo das Bruxas”

Albariño

Paso Robles, California

two arrowheads

viognier/roussanne

Sparkling Wine & Champagne

You don't need a special occasion to celebrate with our selection of fine champagnes and sparkling wines.

By the Glass

Veneto, Italy

Benvolio

Prosecco

New Mexico

Gruet, Blanc de Noirs,

Brut

Champagne, France

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label

Brut