"Best restaurant in the United States"
- Robb Report

"Best Steak House"
- Las Vegas Review journal

Recognized for hosting a Benefit Dinner for the Ruth U. Fertel Culinary Arts Building
- Las Vegas Life, April 2003

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
- Wine Spectator, 1998 & 1999

Choice in Chains Awards - Ruth's Chris awarded three Platinum Awards: Food Quality (rating of 82, the highest ever received), Cleanliness, Best Chain Steak House
- Restaurants and Institutions, March 2001

Feature article "Our Favorite Places", Ruth's Chris listed under "More Steak House Favorites"
- Bon Appetit, September 2000