Recommendation Blog

Imagine that it is a special occasion and you would like to take your girlfriend out for an elegant high class meal and you are unsure wear to go. All the places here in Clemson you have been to and none of them really are that great anyways. My recommendation would be to take her to Ruth Chris steak house and there is one conveniently located in Colombia South Carolina. But if you ever get the chance to visit Maryland I would recommend the Annapolis location because this restaurant is located in the heart of downtown right along the inner harbor and the sunsets are breathtaking. Matched with the scenery and mouth watering cuisine it’s to die for.

The food here is phenomenal it is inventive and confident. One of my favorite appetizers is the fried calamari, they use an Asian based sauce paired with the lightly fried batter; it melts in your mouth. If seafood is not your food of choice you can never go wrong with a steak here, they are cooked exactly how you want them and the plate comes straight out of the kitchen sizzling. They feature a buffalo ribeye with a crunchy blue cheese crust that you will not be able to get enough of. Along with the steak you they have an abundant menu of sides you can choose from. My choice would be the garlic mashed potatoes and the asparagus. Just thinking about this food is making me hungry. After you have finished dinner make sure you have saved room for dessert. The crème brulee here is a classic Creole egg custard topped with fresh berries it is definitely not something you want to pass up. If you fancy an after dinner drink they have an extensive wine list with a highly qualified sommelier who pairs wines with meals.

Granted this restaurant is quite pricey it is well worth the trip, the dining staff is amazingly polite and they are there to cater to you. They also conveniently have a website where you can make a reservation, peruse the menu and find the restaurants that are in the closest vicinity to you. If you do ever head up to the Ruth Chris in Annapolis make sure you tell them you know the Ricker family and they will be sure to take care of you. As Ruth Fertel herself one said, “Life is too short to eat anywhere else.”