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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC

4.8 (2845)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
244 N. Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC

4.8
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Wilmington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Wilmington is located at the newly constructed River Place in the heart of historic Downtown Wilmington. Whether it's a romantic steak dinner for two, an important business meeting, or a private party, Ruth's Chris Steak House can accommodate your needs and our Wilmington steakhouse provides guests with a warm, comfortable atmosphere of casual elegance.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    PRIVATE EVENTS<br />With rooms perfect for parties, dinners, business meetings, presentations and more, we offer the best service for you and your guests. Our Private Dining Manager will help create an ideal environment for your event.<br /><br />PRIVATE DINING MENUS<br />When you book a private party at Ruth’s Chris, every detail will be executed flawlessly. The food will be unforgettable, just the way Ruth did it. It’s how we honor our founder and help you enjoy a perfect event.
  • Private party facilities
    Cape Fear Room #1, can be reserved for up to 40 guests Cape Fear Room #2, can be reserved for up to 25 guests Azalea Room, can be reserved for up to 16 guests Cape Fear Rooms combined, can be reserved for up to 80 guests Main Dining Room, can be reserved for up to 100 guests
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    Grace St
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Experiences

  • WhistlePig Cigar Dinner

    $160.00 per person

    1 - 16 people

    Nov 11, 2026 only
    Menu Reveal Coming Soon
    WhistlePig Cigar Dinner Photo
  • Moët & Chandon Champagne Dinner

    $160.00 per person

    1 - 16 people

    Nov 12, 2026 only
    Enjoy a Moët & Chandon Champagne Tasting Dinner at Ruth’s Chris. Savor a perfectly curated pairing of chef-crafted dishes with the elegance of Moët & Chandon’s finest champagnes. A night of luxury, flavor, and celebration awaits. Served upon arrival: Chandon Spritz Watermelon Salad, served with Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial Almond-Crusted Jumbo Lobster Tail, served with Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial 8 oz Filet and Roquefort Bleu Cheese Crust, served with Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Coconut Pineapple Cake, served with coffee & tea
    Moët & Chandon Champagne Dinner Photo
  • Thanksgiving

    1 - 16 people

    Nov 26, 2026 only
    Join us for a celebratory Thanksgiving feast that the whole family will love. Savor a traditional 3-course turkey dinner with all the trimmings. We’ll even send you home with a little extra to enjoy later.
    Thanksgiving Photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC.

4.8

4.8
(2845)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Romantic

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Wilmington

    Best Overall

  • Wilmington

    Best Service

  • Wilmington

    Best Ambiance

  • Wilmington

    Great for fine wines

  • Wilmington

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Wilmington

    Romantic

  • Wilmington

    Good for special occasions

  • Wilmington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ruth's Chris Steak House in Wilmington, NC, excels with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Patrons praise the attentive staff, especially servers like Jason and Brittany, who create "memorable experiences." The river views enhance the ambiance, and special occasions are celebrated with thoughtful touches like rose petals and champagne. A consistent favorite for upscale dining.
2,845 Reviews
  1. Jimmy

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amy our server did an amazing and outstanding job taking care of us and anticipating our needs. Roman the manager properly came by the table and made sure we were taken care of. The entire team went out of their way to make our wedding anniversary a very perfect occasion! Ruth's Chris is our favorite restaurant in Wilmington. This location has the best team, the best food, the best ambiance, and the best service!

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  2. Angela

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and the food was absolutely delicious! Brittany was our server! She was the BEST!!!

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  3. Elise

    Wilmington12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment you enter the patio, your senses are stimulated by the ambiance of the river view and fire tables. Dinner was served as always, with elegant and attentive service. Our filets were each cooked to the exact temperature we requested. However, the BEST and most memorable part of the evening was the young parking attendant. He held the door open for the 3 of us while insisting we take our time getting in the car and to be safe traveling home. Thank you for a great ladies' dinner out!

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  4. Christina

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. My stepfather has always wanted to go to a Ruth Chris Steak House, so we decided it would be a good place to celebrate my mom/his wife, being discharged from the hospital after 57 days. Roth, our server, was delightful and very attentive. The entire staff was very welcoming and attentive. The food was outstanding!! We will be back.

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  5. Jennifer

    Raleigh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service food was soooo delicious! We visit at lease once a month never disappoints!

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  6. Greg

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant culinary experience. Steak was perfectly prepared. Service was superb.

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  7. Irina

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a small wedding celebration, and when we got to our table there were rose petals, and the staff greeted the newlyweds with champagne. Joe was extremely attentive and very helpful true out the whole service. The staff made our dinner experience very special!

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  8. Steve

    Raleigh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great all around. The chard broiled oyster were awesome.

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  9. Bill Gold

    Wilmington82 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We chose to eat outside and that was not a good decision. It was a bit windy. Great sunset view. We tend to get the same meal here frequently. The Oysters Rockefeller were great. The crab cakes seems to seasoned a bit differently from before. The Caesar's salad was a bit flat. Service was slower than normal - and they did not delivery the asparagus side with the entree. This is still one of our favorites, but it was an off night.

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  10. James

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted and shown to our table quickly. All smiles from the Staff. It was our 50th so the evening was important. The staff did a great job and the food was wonderful.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    PRIVATE EVENTS<br />With rooms perfect for parties, dinners, business meetings, presentations and more, we offer the best service for you and your guests. Our Private Dining Manager will help create an ideal environment for your event.<br /><br />PRIVATE DINING MENUS<br />When you book a private party at Ruth’s Chris, every detail will be executed flawlessly. The food will be unforgettable, just the way Ruth did it. It’s how we honor our founder and help you enjoy a perfect event.
  • Private party facilities
    Cape Fear Room #1, can be reserved for up to 40 guests Cape Fear Room #2, can be reserved for up to 25 guests Azalea Room, can be reserved for up to 16 guests Cape Fear Rooms combined, can be reserved for up to 80 guests Main Dining Room, can be reserved for up to 100 guests
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Wilmington
  • Cross street
    Grace St
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

FAQs

Wednesdays are a great pick for the bar, a guest described a fabulous Wednesday happy hour, and other reviewers praise the restaurant's happy hour value and bar atmosphere.

Yes, the menu includes a dedicated "Gluten-Friendly Menu, " and the Dinner Menu lists a "Vegetarian Plate" (ask your server for details).

Yes, Ruth's Chris Wilmington is frequently chosen for anniversaries and special evenings, with intimate dining rooms and a riverfront patio that many guests call perfect for a romantic night out.

Head to Ruth’s Chris’ bar for happy hour, reviewers praise the bar’s relaxed vibe, generous drinks, and great value; many guests also describe quiet, calm evenings in the dining room for special occasions.

Yes, reviewers call out a well‑regarded bar happy hour and a current $55 three‑course menu, and guests also mention the Ruth’s Classic/’choose three’ value options.

Yes, families and children are regular guests: reviewers describe visiting with kids for brunch and dinners, making Ruth’s Chris a comfortable choice for family celebrations.

Expect the restaurant to be busiest around major events and holiday nights, guests report particularly busy service on New Year’s Eve and around Valentine’s Day, while many reviewers also describe quiet, relaxed evenings ideal for celebrations.

Yes, Ruth's Chris in Wilmington has outdoor seating: guests frequently praise the rooftop patio and riverside patio for al fresco dining and river views.

The filet (filet mignon) stands out, it appears on the menu and multiple guests praise their filets as cooked to perfection.

Ruth's Chris Wilmington blends casual elegance with a warm, upscale feel, guests describe dim lighting, warm wood tones, white-tablecloth service, and a welcoming, polished atmosphere that suits special occasions.

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Wilmington, NC

4.8
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Wilmington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
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