Ruth's Chris Steak House began in the 1960s and quickly expanded with restaurants around North America. Serving a variety of menu options from steak dinners to fresh seafood, Ruth's Chris is known for its upscale fine dining atmosphere. As a result of the wide range of menu options, Ruth's Chris nutrition information will vary based on the ingredients and serving size.
Types
Ruth's Chris menu focuses on the signature steaks such as the filet, ribeye and T-bone, but they also offer a variety of market-fresh seafood entrees such as barbecued shrimp and fresh lobster. Appetizers and soups are designed to start the dining experience and include choices such as calamari and shrimp cocktail. Salads and side items can be ordered a la carte to complement the entrees and include choices such as Caesar salad, mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms and fresh asparagus.
Size
Portions and serving sizes of the side items and desserts at Ruth's Chris are large enough to accommodate two or more people. Entrées, however, are designed for one person. Calorie content will vary based on cooking method, ingredients and serving size. The signature petite filet contains 340, calories while one lobster tail contains 130 calories. The creamed spinach side, for example, contains 294 calories per 317 g serving and the crème brulee dessert contains 680 calories per dish.
Features
Carbohydrate, fat and protein content will also vary according to the individual dish. The grilled signature steaks such as the petite filet will contain primarily protein and fat with 0 g of carbohydrates. One petite steak contains 20 g of total fat and 40 g of protein. Most of the dessert choices will contain significant amounts of fat and carbohydrates. The crème brulee, for example, contains 45 g of total fat and 58 g of carbohydrates with only 12 g of protein.
Benefits
Every Ruth's Chris menu option contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. The creamed spinach side item, for example, contains 4 g of dietary fiber, 306 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A, 74 percent of vitamin C, 30 percent calcium and 24 percent iron. The signature steaks will contain significant amounts of nutrients such as iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.
Considerations
Reducing calorie content can be achieved by ordering specific choices from the menu. Ordering salads and other options with sauces and dressings on the side can reduce calorie content, and splitting desserts among larger groups can also reduce the serving size and calories. When reviewing the side items, choose fresh vegetables such as the salads or fresh asparagus instead of the French fries.
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