Trip report: Ruth's Christ Steakhouse (meh!)

[jnalpak]

YES, i went to RCS....For those that want to know what "ok" steak is keep reading. For those that know how bad this is please utilize the quick reply ala El D and flame away.

Event: Brothers B-Day
Party: 5
Time: 8:30PM Saturday

What was ordered
Booze:
2 bottles of Clos Du Val Pinot Noir

Appetizers:
-Shrimp Cocktail (kind of wet, not very snappy but not crappy)
-Ceaser Salad (got sent back, it was nasty...how do you mess up such a signature dish!)
-lollipop lambchops with a cajun rub - these were excellent as this is the only meat i love well done. Except there was no cajun rub.
-Calamari this was not my choice and i have no clue WTF it was doing on the menu. I could eat this for break/lunch/dinner so i wasnt complaining but i did make a comment to my bro [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Dinner:

Bro: Filet - looked good but tasted no good
Wifey: Lobster Tail - yeah, it was a lobster from the only midget in the tank...the thing was like a mous bous. BAD
Mother: VealChop - WOW, this was amazing...I'm a huge VealChop guy but i got annoyed b/c this is a steak joint. Why is the best food on the menu veal? Veal is just a baby steak right?
Father and I: Steak for two (in light butter) It was served med/rare and it was good for like 2 pieces and then the butter got me all grossed out so i stole the veal chop from the mother who was into her 3rd apple martini

Sides:
-Mash Potatoes
-Cottage Fries (EXCELLENT)
-Creamed Spinach (Pretty good)

Desert:
NO GOOD

Waitstaff:
This is the only reason why i would go back here. Our guy was knowledgable and fun and although he didnt have that old-guard-steak-guy attitude i felt he was dedicated and enjoyed what he did. When the ceaser was returned, the "host" came by to talk and stuck around for a drink...on them.

Overall (out of 5):
I came into this place thinking the worst but leaving with a full stomach and an enjoyable experience. If i lived in a hole for 10 years and never experienced a true NY chopshop then i would say this was good, but i have so...
I rate this a 2 for food/quality and a 5 for service.
I kept thinking i was in the New Jersey of steak joints.