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Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA

Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

4.6
4.6
903 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
23:30
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Located in West Des Moines, Ruth's Chris Steak House has been recognized as the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner and 2024 Wine Spectator's award recipient, a testament to its commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (515) 416-6080
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Larry Eppler
  • Catering
    Full service catering available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private events at Ruth’s Chris are the perfect way to host your next celebration, corporate events, and more. Our spacious private dining rooms, exceptional food, and world-class hospitality and service ensure a memorable experience. Allow us the pleasure of hosting your next private event.
  • Private party contact
    Oliver Henderson: (515) 671-2205
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Experiences

  • Ruth's Pairings

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a Prix Fixe meal featuring one of chef ’s favorite recipes. Choose a starter, entrée & personal side. Starting at $49. Starter: STEAK HOUSE SALAD | CAESAR SALAD* | LOBSTER BISQUE Entrées: TRUFFLE CRUSTED FILET* 57 6 oz filet, truffle butter, parmesan, panko bread crumbs STUFFED CHICKEN 49 oven roasted chicken breast, garlic herb cheese, lemon butter FILET & SHRIMP* 59 6 oz midwestern filet with two jumbo shrimp NORWEGIAN SALMON 52 garlic butter, baby spinach, grape tomatoes Sides: CREAMED SPINACH | GARLIC MASHED POTATOES | STEAMED
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  • Justin Wine Dinner

    US$135.00 per person

    26 Feb 2025 only
    Join us for an exclusive Justin Vineyards Wine Dinner, where exceptional wines meet exquisite cuisine. Savor a carefully curated 5 - course menu, each dish thoughtfully paired with world-class wines from Justin Vineyards & Winery. AMUSE-BOUCHE Chef’s Fruit & Cheese Selection Justin Rosé FIRST COURSE Seared Sea Scallop, Bacon Citrus Beurre Blanc Justin Sauvignon Blanc SECOND COURSE Duck Confit Napolean Justin “Justification” THIRD COURSE Lamb Lollipop, Blackberry Demi, Sweet Potato Justin Cabernet Sauvignon MAIN COURSE Filet Mignon, Cabernet Shallot Reduction, Crispy Onion Mashed Potatoes Justin Isosceles DESSERT COURSE Chef’s Choice Mini Dessert Coffee Service
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  • Valentine’s Week Sweetheart Special for Two

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a delectable three-course menu featuring surf and turf—a sweetheart special for two. Available Feb 13th - Feb 16th. SWEETHEART SPECIAL | 160 FOR TWO Each guest will receive a salad, entree, side and dessert. salad CAESAR SALAD* fresh romaine hearts, romano cheese, creamy caesar dressing, shaved parmesan & black pepper entrée SURF & TURF* 8 OZ FILET WITH TWO LARGE SHRIMP Upgrade to lobster tail for +20 per person Upgrade to 11 oz filet for +8 per person sides one of each side will be served MASHED POTATOES CREAMED SPINACH Dessert each guest will be served one slice CHOCOLATE SIN CAKE a rich flourless chocolate espresso cake topped with chocolate ganache & served on a raspberry sauce
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What 903 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Iowa

    Romantic

  • Iowa

    Steakhouse

  • Iowa

    Most Booked

  • Des Moines

    Best Ambience

  • Des Moines

    Romantic

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

  • Des Moines

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ruth's Chris Steak House in West Des Moines offers an upscale dining experience with "exceptional service" and "delicious food." Known for its "perfectly cooked steaks," the restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere ideal for special occasions. While some reviews note occasional inconsistencies, the overall experience remains highly recommended for steak lovers.

903 Reviews
  1. Lindsey

    Jackson Hole

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure. One of my favorite places to eat. Pro tip- you will be too full for dessert so get a piece of carrot cake to take home. The portions on it are gigantic.

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  2. Benjamin

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and good. Exactly what you would expect from a fine steakhouse.
    Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des MoinesResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star rating.

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  3. faith

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Husbands steak was a little over done but eat it anyways. Still was very good. Waiters were fast and friendly! 

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  4. Dan

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places to eat. Not only is the food amazing, but the service and atmosphere is top shelf. I cannot recommend this place enough.

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  5. Robert

    Des Moines

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Have been to this restaurant twice now. The first time we enjoyed the experience. Excellent server, good food (although my steak was undercooked), nice table. Second time was disappointing. Food was good, but service was not good. Refills were very slow to come and the table we got was not in a spot we appreciated (first one away the entrance). For the price, we expected better.
    Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des MoinesResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed your first visit, but I’m sorry to hear that your second experience didn’t meet expectations. We strive for consistency in both service and atmosphere, and I regret that we fell short. Your comments will be shared with our team to ensure we do better. We appreciate your support and hope to provide a flawless experience on your next visit.

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  6. Joshua

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Tomahawks and Ribeye with loaded potato and loaded hashbrowns everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. Our reservation was early for dinner so it was mostly quiet as more people filled the room the nose levels stayed at a comfortable level. We had an amazing experience and plan to go again soon

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  7. Mike

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ruth’s Chris is a great restaurant. But, our food was delivered to a different table & after 55-mins, our server informed us of the error. When our food finally came out, they delivered to another table again. After a few minutes they realized the mistake & brought it to our table. My wife’s stake was under-cooked so back to the kitchen. Our sweet potato casserole was cold but I did not complain. The manager graciously offered us a free desert. Coffee followed dinner & it was cold. Our server was fantastic but the overall experience was not. We could have complained to the manager but did not want to appear to be whining & cheap customers. Ruth’s Chris is still much better than Prime & Providence.
    Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des MoinesResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback. While I’m glad to hear your server was fantastic, I sincerely apologize for the mix-ups and inconsistencies during your visit. This is not the level of service we strive for, and we truly appreciate your patience. Please know we are addressing these issues to prevent future missteps. We value your support and hope to provide the seamless experience you deserve on your next visit.

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  8. Ashley

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    First off, I’ll start with saying I do realize it was Valentine’s and obviously everyone was very busy. When we entered, we were a few minutes early, and stood in the lobby with many other couples. Several people asked about looking for a spot at the bar, but when we did, it was full. At some point, someone who had been there before said there was another bar upstairs, which was totally open. It would have been nice if the staff at the front desk could have let us know, since we had all asked about bar seating while we waited. Not a huge deal. Once we were seated, our waitress came and took our drink and app order and said she’d be back with bread. She brought our drinks pretty quickly and repeated that the bread would be out soon and so would our app. And she stopped by again and said that. About 45 minutes later, we got bread and she said there was a mix up in the kitchen so our app would be out soon. An hour after we were seated, we got our Lobster Voodoo. Then, at our ridiculously tiny table, they also brought our entrees within a couple of minutes, so we had bread, an app, entrees, a side dish, and drinks. I had to put my bread plate in my lap. Additionally, both of our entree plates had very dirty and greasy thumb prints covering the edges. I’m sure it was from the chef moving the plate, but horrible presentation for a $300 meal, and it could have been easily cleaned up before it was brought to the customers. The food was good, and I do know it was the busiest night of the year, but these were just careless things that made my birthday dinner less than I had hoped for.
    Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des MoinesResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Would you please contact us directly and share more about your experience at kaitlynp@ruthschris.us or call us at 515-416-6080?

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  9. Alex

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was able to make a last minute reservation here on Valentine’s night. Opentable makes reservation so convenient. Made the reservation, drove five minutes to get there, and were seated in ten minutes. The place was very busy. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Food was on par with a five star restaurant. I have eaten at a Ruth’s Chris in St. Louis and was not as impressed as I was with this location. Definitely worth a visit.
    Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des MoinesResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Alex! We're thrilled to hear that you had a smooth and enjoyable Valentine's night. It's great to know that our reservation system made it easy for you to get here and that you found our staff friendly and accommodating. We're also glad that you enjoyed the food and found it on par with a five-star restaurant. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Brian

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Highly recommend. Look forward to next time.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

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Google Map for Ruth's Chris Steak House - West Des Moines

950 Jordan Creek Pkwy suite 1100, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Ashworth and Jordan Creek Parkway.
  • Area
    West Des Moines
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Larry Eppler
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (515) 416-6080
  • Catering
    Full service catering available.
  • Private party facilities
    Private events at Ruth’s Chris are the perfect way to host your next celebration, corporate events, and more. Our spacious private dining rooms, exceptional food, and world-class hospitality and service ensure a memorable experience. Allow us the pleasure of hosting your next private event.
  • Private party contact
    Oliver Henderson: (515) 671-2205
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