Ruth's Chris sets Aug. 24 opening date near Southpoint

Plans for a Ben Benson's steakhouse downtown may be on hiatus due to the economy, but the Ruth's Chris Steak House that's been under construction in South Durham in recent months has set a late summer opening date.

A press release from Ruth's Chris franchisee Big Steaks Management -- which runs existing restaurants in Wilmington, Raleigh's North Hills, and Cary -- reveals an August 24 opening date for the Southpoint location, and notes the creation of 75 jobs accompanying the restaurant.

The 8,500 sq. ft. restaurant is adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn across Fayetteville Rd. from Southpoint, and will feature dining, banquet and lounge facilities. The steakhouse is described as offering:

Guests will select from a menu that specializes in generous cuts of corn-fed USDA Prime Midwestern beef, cut daily and never frozen, custom-aged to the peak of flavor, broiled to order at 1800 degrees to lock in the natural juices and served sizzling on a 500 degree plate as well as live Maine lobster and daily fresh seafood selections. New Orleans-inspired appetizers, unforgettable desserts and an award-winning wine list round out the menu, all of which have earned the brand national accolades and top Zagat ratings.

Comments

[Joshua Allen]

I've never been a huge fan of Ruth's Chris. I think they are way overrated and overpriced. I'm not sure Ruth's Chris is doing themselves any favor by advertising their beef as corn-fed. Grass-fed beef is healthier and natural.

[Tar Heelz]

Corn-fed beef tastes better.

[GreenLantern]

I like the outside of my Kobe beef somewhat blackened, especially the fat, and the inside red and juicy. Plenty of real butter, sour cream, bacon, cheese, and salt on my baked potato. Lots of alcoholic beverages to wash it down, and a fine cigar after dessert. I carry along a few nitro-glycerin tablets just in case...

[merry]

GreenLantern I hope you're bringing along a few hundred dollars as well. I agree with the earlier "overpriced" comment, and only eat at Ruth Chris if my employer or someone else I know in a professional capacity is paying.