Ruth's Chris steakhouse

[nativeomahan]

If I'm not mistaken they also closed in their hometown of New Orleans.

[HskrFanMike]

They closed their location on the Plaza in KC just recently.

Greg

I suspect the novelty of eating at a nationally known chain wears off after you've done it once, and you realize that there are other steak places in town that have just as good - or better - food for the same or less. Suspect the same thing happens in Omaha eventually.

[Greg S]

I would agree. The one in KC had been there for quite some time. I think another factor is that the more these places spread, the less "special" they tend to be. If you already have one in your home town, you are less inclined to eat there when you travel.

Greg

[Brad]

Is Ruth’s Chris Steak House Coming to 132nd & Pacific?

https://growomaha.com/news-briefs/

Ruth’s Chris Steak House might be coming to the Sterling Ridge development southeast of 132nd & Pacific Street. An amendment to a development agreement submitted to the Omaha Planning Board proposes a 6-story apartment building with ground-floor retail. The documentation shows space for a 13,543 sq. ft. Ruth’s Chris restaurant with seating for 380 diners. The closest existing Ruth’s Chris is in West Des Moines, Iowa. Kansas City once had a location, but it closed several years ago.

[nebugeater]

Is Ruth’s Chris Steak House Coming to 132nd & Pacific?

https://growomaha.com/news-briefs/

Ruth’s Chris Steak House might be coming to the Sterling Ridge development southeast of 132nd & Pacific Street. An amendment to a development agreement submitted to the Omaha Planning Board proposes a 6-story apartment building with ground-floor retail. The documentation shows space for a 13,543 sq. ft. Ruth’s Chris restaurant with seating for 380 diners. The closest existing Ruth’s Chris is in West Des Moines, Iowa. Kansas City once had a location, but it closed several years ago.

That location seems a little odd to me based on other locations they have

[Louie]

Is Ruth’s Chris Steak House Coming to 132nd & Pacific?

https://growomaha.com/news-briefs/

Ruth’s Chris Steak House might be coming to the Sterling Ridge development southeast of 132nd & Pacific Street. An amendment to a development agreement submitted to the Omaha Planning Board proposes a 6-story apartment building with ground-floor retail. The documentation shows space for a 13,543 sq. ft. Ruth’s Chris restaurant with seating for 380 diners. The closest existing Ruth’s Chris is in West Des Moines, Iowa. Kansas City once had a location, but it closed several years ago.

That location seems a little odd to me based on other locations they have

Where do they typically go?

[ita]

Is Ruth’s Chris Steak House Coming to 132nd & Pacific?

https://growomaha.com/news-briefs/

Ruth’s Chris Steak House might be coming to the Sterling Ridge development southeast of 132nd & Pacific Street. An amendment to a development agreement submitted to the Omaha Planning Board proposes a 6-story apartment building with ground-floor retail. The documentation shows space for a 13,543 sq. ft. Ruth’s Chris restaurant with seating for 380 diners. The closest existing Ruth’s Chris is in West Des Moines, Iowa. Kansas City once had a location, but it closed several years ago.

That location seems a little odd to me based on other locations they have

Where do they typically go?

It's not unlike their West Des Moines location.

[OmahaOmaha]

Is Ruth’s Chris Steak House Coming to 132nd & Pacific?

https://growomaha.com/news-briefs/

Ruth’s Chris Steak House might be coming to the Sterling Ridge development southeast of 132nd & Pacific Street. An amendment to a development agreement submitted to the Omaha Planning Board proposes a 6-story apartment building with ground-floor retail. The documentation shows space for a 13,543 sq. ft. Ruth’s Chris restaurant with seating for 380 diners. The closest existing Ruth’s Chris is in West Des Moines, Iowa. Kansas City once had a location, but it closed several years ago.

That location seems a little odd to me based on other locations they have

Where do they typically go?

I’ve dined at a half dozen of their restaurants. All of the ones I went to were inside hotels.

[Doctor Fate]

Is Ruth’s Chris Steak House Coming to 132nd & Pacific?

https://growomaha.com/news-briefs/

Ruth’s Chris Steak House might be coming to the Sterling Ridge development southeast of 132nd & Pacific Street. An amendment to a development agreement submitted to the Omaha Planning Board proposes a 6-story apartment building with ground-floor retail. The documentation shows space for a 13,543 sq. ft. Ruth’s Chris restaurant with seating for 380 diners. The closest existing Ruth’s Chris is in West Des Moines, Iowa. Kansas City once had a location, but it closed several years ago.

That location seems a little odd to me based on other locations they have

Where do they typically go?

I’ve dined at a half dozen of their restaurants. All of the ones I went to were inside hotels.

I've been to three locations and none of them were in hotels, but they were near destinations that had hotels, businesses, attractions, etc.. Anaheim was within walking distance of Disneyland in a standalone building. Salt Lake City was downtown in a standalone building near the convention center and a few hotels. And the one in Crystal City is surrounded by Fortune 500 HQ's, a metro station, and a couple hotels.

[GenX]

Before someone asks: The name "Ruth's Chris Steak House" comes from the first name of Ruth Fertel, who bought a restaurant in New Orleans named Chris Steak House in 1965 and renamed it after a fire destroyed the original building in 1976.

[nebugeater]

Is Ruth’s Chris Steak House Coming to 132nd & Pacific?

https://growomaha.com/news-briefs/

Ruth’s Chris Steak House might be coming to the Sterling Ridge development southeast of 132nd & Pacific Street. An amendment to a development agreement submitted to the Omaha Planning Board proposes a 6-story apartment building with ground-floor retail. The documentation shows space for a 13,543 sq. ft. Ruth’s Chris restaurant with seating for 380 diners. The closest existing Ruth’s Chris is in West Des Moines, Iowa. Kansas City once had a location, but it closed several years ago.

That location seems a little odd to me based on other locations they have

Where do they typically go?

It's not unlike their West Des Moines location.

I have been to four, I believe. They have all been stand-alone and in an area of higher end business and hotels Much closer to a major road also. May be nothing abnormal with this potential location it just doesn't not match what I have experienced or would expect.

If I were to say where in the Omaha area, it would be maybe the Westroads area, One Pacific Place, or something downtown.

[GenX]

Is Ruth’s Chris Steak House Coming to 132nd & Pacific?

https://growomaha.com/news-briefs/

Ruth’s Chris Steak House might be coming to the Sterling Ridge development southeast of 132nd & Pacific Street. An amendment to a development agreement submitted to the Omaha Planning Board proposes a 6-story apartment building with ground-floor retail. The documentation shows space for a 13,543 sq. ft. Ruth’s Chris restaurant with seating for 380 diners. The closest existing Ruth’s Chris is in West Des Moines, Iowa. Kansas City once had a location, but it closed several years ago.

That location seems a little odd to me based on other locations they have

Where do they typically go?

It's not unlike their West Des Moines location.

I have been to four, I believe. They have all been stand-alone and in an area of higher end business and hotels Much closer to a major road also. May be nothing abnormal with this potential location it just doesn't not match what I have experienced or would expect.

If I were to say where in the Omaha area, it would be maybe the Westroads area, One Pacific Place, or something downtown.

The old Granite City location at Westroads could have been perfect.

[ita]

Is Ruth’s Chris Steak House Coming to 132nd & Pacific?

https://growomaha.com/news-briefs/

Ruth’s Chris Steak House might be coming to the Sterling Ridge development southeast of 132nd & Pacific Street. An amendment to a development agreement submitted to the Omaha Planning Board proposes a 6-story apartment building with ground-floor retail. The documentation shows space for a 13,543 sq. ft. Ruth’s Chris restaurant with seating for 380 diners. The closest existing Ruth’s Chris is in West Des Moines, Iowa. Kansas City once had a location, but it closed several years ago.

That location seems a little odd to me based on other locations they have

Where do they typically go?

It's not unlike their West Des Moines location.

I have been to four, I believe. They have all been stand-alone and in an area of higher end business and hotels Much closer to a major road also. May be nothing abnormal with this potential location it just doesn't not match what I have experienced or would expect.

If I were to say where in the Omaha area, it would be maybe the Westroads area, One Pacific Place, or something downtown.

Ah I see. That's fair. Maybe they like the office user mix at Sterling Ridge and neighboring demographics?

[Omaha Cowboy]

Is Ruth’s Chris Steak House Coming to 132nd & Pacific?

https://growomaha.com/news-briefs/

Ruth’s Chris Steak House might be coming to the Sterling Ridge development southeast of 132nd & Pacific Street. An amendment to a development agreement submitted to the Omaha Planning Board proposes a 6-story apartment building with ground-floor retail. The documentation shows space for a 13,543 sq. ft. Ruth’s Chris restaurant with seating for 380 diners. The closest existing Ruth’s Chris is in West Des Moines, Iowa. Kansas City once had a location, but it closed several years ago.

That location seems a little odd to me based on other locations they have

Where do they typically go?

It's not unlike their West Des Moines location.

I have been to four, I believe. They have all been stand-alone and in an area of higher end business and hotels Much closer to a major road also. May be nothing abnormal with this potential location it just doesn't not match what I have experienced or would expect.

If I were to say where in the Omaha area, it would be maybe the Westroads area, One Pacific Place, or something downtown.

Ah I see. That's fair. Maybe they like the office user mix at Sterling Ridge and neighboring demographics?

In any case, if they were to locate at Sterling Ridge.. It’s very close to my residence..

I could walk there and blow money on a steak and everything else a la Carte..

But I wouldn't complain if this development became reality…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[CBJason]

I have been to four, I believe. They have all been stand-alone and in an area of higher end business and hotels Much closer to a major road also. May be nothing abnormal with this potential location it just doesn't not match what I have experienced or would expect.

If I were to say where in the Omaha area, it would be maybe the Westroads area, One Pacific Place, or something downtown.

This is what the location in Memphis is. In east Memphis, just off Poplar Avenue, Memphis’ version of Dodge st. in an area similar to Regency or West Roads.

[MadJack]

I'm sitting at a Ruth's Chris bar in Albuquerque at this very moment. The restaurant is in a strip mall - no kidding. There's a lot of national chain retail around here but no major presence of class-A office buildings. Most of the office stock in this area looks very dated and tired. I suspect the Sterling Ridge/132nd & Pacific area in Omaha has way better demographics than this area.

[Nebraska>Iowa]

I'm sitting at a Ruth's Chris bar in Albuquerque at this very moment. The restaurant is in a strip mall - no kidding. There's a lot of national chain retail around here but no major presence of class-A office buildings. Most of the office stock in this area looks very dated and tired. I suspect the Sterling Ridge/132nd & Pacific area in Omaha has way better demographics than this area.

Albuquerque is a poor city comparatively speaking to Omaha. Tired is actually a good descriptor of their office space.

[MadJack]

I'm sitting at a Ruth's Chris bar in Albuquerque at this very moment. The restaurant is in a strip mall - no kidding. There's a lot of national chain retail around here but no major presence of class-A office buildings. Most of the office stock in this area looks very dated and tired. I suspect the Sterling Ridge/132nd & Pacific area in Omaha has way better demographics than this area.

Albuquerque is a poor city comparatively speaking to Omaha. Tired is actually a good descriptor of their office space.

You are correct. Albuquerque hasn't built a single class-A office building in years.

[nebugeater]

Has anyone heard any new news or updates on this happening? Perhaps there have been updates since the beginning of the year, but I've missed them.

[ricko]

The ones by me are always being written up by the health department. Putting a RC in Omaha would be like putting an Olive Garden in Rome.

[Omaha Cowboy]

Has anyone heard any new news or updates on this happening? Perhaps there have been updates since the beginning of the year, but I've missed them.

From a source that is VERY reliable, there is a 90% certainty of this happening…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Louie]

Has anyone heard any new news or updates on this happening? Perhaps there have been updates since the beginning of the year, but I've missed them.

From a source that is VERY reliable, there is a 90% certainty of this happening…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Any idea on location?

[GenX]

Has anyone heard any new news or updates on this happening? Perhaps there have been updates since the beginning of the year, but I've missed them.

From a source that is VERY reliable, there is a 90% certainty of this happening…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Any idea on location?

Southeast corner of 132nd & Pacific

[nativeomahan]

That area certainly has the demographics to support it. I’m guessing that downtown Omaha is pretty well saturated with high end steakhouses, and the existing places on the west side of town seem to have all found their niche, despite not being near any big convention hotels.
That said, do we really need any additional high end steak houses?

[NEDodger]

That area certainly has the demographics to support it. I’m guessing that downtown Omaha is pretty well saturated with high end steakhouses, and the existing places on the west side of town seem to have all found their niche, despite not being near any big convention hotels.
That said, do we really need any additional high end steak houses?

I’m fine with another one or two….

…..as long as they’re local. I have no use for corporate chains.

[GenX]

That area certainly has the demographics to support it. I’m guessing that downtown Omaha is pretty well saturated with high end steakhouses, and the existing places on the west side of town seem to have all found their niche, despite not being near any big convention hotels.
That said, do we really need any additional high end steak houses?

I’m fine with another one or two….

…..as long as they’re local. I have no use for corporate chains.

I’ll make an exception for Ruth’s Chris

[Omaha Cowboy]

That area certainly has the demographics to support it. I’m guessing that downtown Omaha is pretty well saturated with high end steakhouses, and the existing places on the west side of town seem to have all found their niche, despite not being near any big convention hotels.
That said, do we really need any additional high end steak houses?

I’m fine with another one or two….

…..as long as they’re local. I have no use for corporate chains.

I’ll make an exception for Ruth’s Chris

I agree..

I’m all for additional options for dining. Even if it’s a national chain. Frankly, I’m a bit surprised they haven’t located in Omaha as of yet. They should have set up shop here 15 or so years ago imo…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[ricko]

Why would Omaha pursue a chain that seems to be circling the drain? The one near where I work is considered the bottom of the heap. They did the same thing with On the Border.

[Brad]

Why would Omaha pursue a chain that seems to be circling the drain? The one near where I work is considered the bottom of the heap. They did the same thing with On the Border.

Omaha doesn't pursue these chains. Some of these chains pursue Omaha, and other times its just a single developer pursuing the chain. The city does not pick restaurants.

I'm still surprised the "Ruth’s Chris" name was included in the Planning Board documents. Most applications would just say "Restaurant".

[ChadJK]

They've always had one of the most awkward restaurant names to say: Ruth's Chris.

I get it. It's Chris Steak House, owned by Ruth, thus Ruth's Chris Steak House. It just looks weird. Also, most people I know just pronounce it "Ruth Chris" anyway.

[Greg S]

They've always had one of the most awkward restaurant names to say: Ruth's Chris.

I get it. It's Chris Steak House, owned by Ruth, thus Ruth's Chris Steak House. It just looks weird. Also, most people I know just pronounce it "Ruth Chris" anyway.

Have always felt the exact same.

[djc311]

They've always had one of the most awkward restaurant names to say: Ruth's Chris.

I get it. It's Chris Steak House, owned by Ruth, thus Ruth's Chris Steak House. It just looks weird. Also, most people I know just pronounce it "Ruth Chris" anyway.

Have always felt the exact same.

HAHA - me too! IMO, it's an over-priced hole. Much better steak available in our area than what they offer.

I'm being a bit sarcastic, as I understand it is a classy place (relatively speaking) - but for the $$$$, definitely places I'd pick over them.

[Busguy2010]

The name of this place, and thread have always bugged me to the point of never clicking on the thread until now, that I've learned I'm not the only one annoyed by the name.