A common pet peeve held by diners searching for Happy Hour specials is the always-disappointing promise of discounted pupus that often equates to tiny portions — and empty stomachs.
However, when it comes to the Happy Hour at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, no worries. Every appetizer on the discounted menu available daily from 5 to 7 p.m. comes served as a full portion — just as you would get after ordering off the traditional menu — but at a sweet price, as most items are half off. The pau hana pit stop also offers up drink specials on everything from ice-cold draft beer to wine and martinis.
The Oysters Rockefeller ($8) steals the show, and is an event in itself. The five half-shells are baked and served flaming as a touch of Malibu 151 rum is ignited on a bed of Hawaiian salt as the dish is brought to the table. Talk about a cool touch to this hot seller.
“It’s all about the flame,” says general manager Don Asam after igniting a plate of oysters at the Restaurant Row location. “At night, the flame shows blue.”
Ruth’s Chris also offers a stellar selection of seafood starters headlined by the Ahi, served seared or sashimi-style ($8). The freshly cut fish is prepared with a lightly blackened crust or traditionally, and is accompanied by a tangy mustard sauce. The Fried Calamari ($7), Barbequed Shrimp ($7) and Mushrooms Stuffed With Crab Meat ($7) also provide diners with the ultimate fresh catch.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
- Locations
- 500 Ala Moana Boulevard #6C
- Honolulu, HI 96813
- 226 Lewers Street #L-236
- Honolulu, HI 96815
- Call
- (808) 599-3860 (Ala Moana)
- (808) 440-7910 (Lewers)
- Hours
- Open for dinner nightly from 5 to 10 p.m.
- Notes
- Happy Hour specials served daily from 5 to 7 p.m. in the bar and lounge area. Drink specials also available.
- Website
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