Private Dining Dinner Menus Ruth Fertel, our founder, wasn t just a hard-working restaurateur. She was a world-class host. Tables for two. Large gatherings. Didn t matter. Generous hospitality was her thing. Ruth had a recipe for absolutely everything, not just her food. She never compromised her high standards. When you book a private party at RUTH S CHRIS, know that every detail, every nuance, every request that you and our team plan together will be executed flawlessly. The experience itself will be unforgettable. Just how Ruth would have wanted it. Whether it s an intimate dinner in one of our private dining rooms or a grand reception for hundreds of guests, there will be no compromises. It s how we honor our founder and help you celebrate a perfectly relaxing, elegant event Town Center 205 Central Park Avenue 757-213-0747 RuthsChris.com Anna Shumate Private Dining Manager 757.705.5251 ASRCSH96@aol.com Page 1 05/17
Reception (Please choose one display) A R T IS A N A L C HEESE & F RUI T ME DI T E RR A NE A N RO A ST E D V EG E TA BL ES & D IP S SM O KE D S A L M O N* SE A RE D A HI T UN A* (Please choose three, to be served family style) Starters (Please choose three) JUMB O SHRIMP C O CK TA IL B A RBEC UE D RU T H S ST E A K H O USE S A L A D H A R V EST SHRIMP S PI C Y SHRIMP C R A B C A KES SALAD CAESAR SALAD* LOBSTER BISQUE MUSHRO O M S ST UF F E D WI T H C R A BME AT CLASSIC WEDGE SALAD SE A RE D A HI T UN A* ACCOMODATIONS T HE RU T H $ 10 9 PER PERS ON The Boardroom The woman. The name. The icon. Seating for up to 14 guests Affectionately as guests The Seating with presentation known max of 12 Library (Guest s choice of the following, prepared to order) FIL E T * M A RKE T F RESH FISH Tender corn-fed Midwestern beef, 11 oz cut Our seasonal fresh fish selection with signature sauces FIL E T * & T WIN LO B ST E R TA IL S Cape Henry Room ST UF F E D C HI CKEN B RE A ST A tender 6 oz filet*, paired with two cold water lobster tails A roasted chicken breast stuffed with garlic herb cheese and served with lemon thyme butter C O W B OY RIBE Y E* A vegetarian selection can be added to any menu Seating up ribeye to 50 A 22 oz bone-in version of ourfor classic guests RO A ST E D V EG E TA BL E N A P O L EO N o r M A RKE T V EG TA BLguests E L IN GUINE Seating with presentation max ofe38 NE W YO RK ST RIP * First Lady Of Steak. Pull out all USDA Prime, full bodied 16 oz cut, slightly firmer than a ribeye the stops and experience the Cape Henry & Cape Charles Rooms Combined Seating for up to 24 guests finest of what Ruth s has to offer. Seating with presentation max of 20 guests Ruth herself wouldn t do it any Cape Charles Room other way. Seating for up to 34 guests Seating with presentation max of 26 guests Chesapeake Room LO B ST E R TA IL $17 O S C A R ST Y L E $15 SI X L A R G E SHRIMP $15 BL EU C HEESE C RUST $ 5 Seating for up to 90 guests and 150 standing Seating with presentation max of 70 guests (Please choose four, to be served family style) Patio/Outdoor Dining (Please choose three) P OTATOES AU GR ATIN M A SHED P OTATOES C H O C O L AT E SIN C A KE F RESH BE RRIES C REMINI MUSHRO O M S C HE F S SE A S O N A L WI T H SW EE T C RE A M C HEESEC A KE WI T H Available seasonally SEL EC T I O N A S PA R A GUS SW EE T P O TAT O F RESH BE RRIES C RÈME B RÛL ÉE C A S SE RO L E C RE A ME D S PIN A C H SE A S O N A L D ES SE R T D U O All menus include fresh hot bread and butter, soft drinks, tea, and coffee service Not all menu items are available for all party sizes; please speak with your sales manager to confirm availability. Please add applicable sales tax and 3% administration charge. Gratuity is not included. *Items are served raw, or undercooked, or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. 2.0_Dinner_0915 Page 2 05/17
Reception (Please choose one display) A R T IS A N A L C HEESE & F RUI T ME DI T E RR A NE A N RO A ST E D V EG E TA BL ES & D IP S SM O KE D S A L M O N* SE A RE D A HI T UN A* (Please choose three, to be served family style) Starters (Please choose three) JUMB O SHRIMP C O CK TA IL B A RBEC UE D RU T H S ST E A K H O USE S A L A D H A R V EST SHRIMP S PI C Y SHRIMP C R A B C A KES SALAD CAESAR SALAD* LOBSTER BISQUE MUSHRO O M S ST UF F E D WI T H C R A BME AT CLASSIC WEDGE SALAD SE A RE D A HI T UN A* ACCOMODATIONS T HE RU T H $ 10 9 PER PERS ON The woman. The name. The icon. Affectionately known as The (Guest s choice of the following, prepared to order) FIL E T * M A RKE T F RESH FISH Tender corn-fed Midwestern beef, 11 oz cut Our seasonal fresh fish selection with signature sauces FIL E T * & T WIN LO B ST E R TA IL S ST UF F E D C HI CKEN B RE A ST A tender 6 oz filet*, paired with two cold water lobster tails A roasted chicken breast stuffed with garlic herb cheese and served with lemon thyme butter C O W B OY RIBE Y E* A vegetarian selection can be added to any menu A 22 oz bone-in version of our classic ribeye RO A ST E D V EG E TA BL E N A P O L EO N o r NE W YO RK ST RIP * M A RKE T V EG E TA BL E L IN GUINE First Lady Of Steak. Pull out all USDA Prime, full bodied 16 oz cut, slightly firmer than a ribeye the stops and experience the finest of what Ruth s has to offer. Ruth herself wouldn t do it any other way. LO B ST E R TA IL $17 O S C A R ST Y L E $15 SI X L A R G E SHRIMP $15 BL EU C HEESE C RUST $ 5 (Please choose four, to be served family style) (Please choose three) P OTATOES AU GR ATIN M A SHED P OTATOES C H O C O L AT E SIN C A KE F RESH BE RRIES C REMINI MUSHRO O M S C HE F S SE A S O N A L WI T H SW EE T C RE A M C HEESEC A KE WI T H SEL EC T I O N A S PA R A GUS SW EE T P O TAT O Cape Henry The Boardroom C A S SE RO L E C RE A ME D S PIN A C H F RESH BE RRIES C RÈME B RÛL ÉE The Library SE A S O N A L D ES SE R T D U O All menus include fresh hot bread and butter, soft drinks, tea, and coffee service Not all menu items are available for all party sizes; please speak with your sales manager to confirm availability. Set for 16 Guests Please add applicable sales tax and 3% administration charge. Gratuity is not included. *Items are served raw, or undercooked, or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. 2.0_Dinner_0915 Page 3 05/17
Cape Charles Room Seating for up to 34 guests Seating with presentation max of 26 guests Minimum Food & Beverage purchase: $1000* LUNCH MENU, FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUM Cape Henry Room Seating for up to 50 guests Seating with presentation max of 38 guests Minimum Food & Beverage purchase: $1200* Chesapeake Room Cape Henry and Cape Charles rooms combined Seating for up to 90 guests and 150 standing Seating with presentation max of 70 guests Minimum Food & Beverage purchase: $2000* Dinner menus available by request *Food and Beverage minimums may vary on weekends and holidays. Page 4 05/17
LIGHTHOUSE LUNCH All menus include fresh hot bread and butter, tea and coffee service. Not all menu items are available for all party sizes; please speak with our sales manager to confirm availability. Pricing is per person, unless otherwise indicated, and is subject to applicable taxes, administrative fees, gratuity and/or other contracted fees. *Items are served raw, or undercooked, or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness Starter STEAK HOUSE SALAD Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, garlic croutons and red onions with a vinaigrette dressing (Guest s choice of the following prepared to order) 6OZ FILET & SHRIMP Tender corn-fed Midwestern beef; topped with large shrimp LUNCHEON CRAB CAKES Two jumbo lump crab cakes with sizzling lemon butter (Served family style) CREAMED SPINACH MASHED POTATOES CHEESECAKE with fresh berries SEASONAL DESSERT DUO STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST A roasted breast chicken stuffed with garlic herb cheese & served with lemon thyme butter. MARKET VEGETABLE LINGUINE Sauteed mushrooms, baby carrots, yellow squash, zucchini, & asparagus, tossed with tender linguine in our house made tomato-basil sauce Page 5 05/17
DINNER MENU, FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUM The Boardroom Seating for up to 14 guests Seating with presentation max of 12 guests Minimum Food & Beverage purchase: $800* Library Seating for up to 24 guests Seating with presentation max of 20 guests Minimum Food & Beverage purchase: $1300* Cape Charles Room Seating for up to 34 guests Seating with presentation max of 26 guests Minimum Food & Beverage purchase: $1700* Cape Henry Room Seating for up to 50 guests Seating with presentation max of 38 guests Minimum Food & Beverage purchase: $2000* Chesapeake Room Cape Henry & Cape Charles rooms combined can accommodate 90 guests seated and 150 standing Minimum Food & Beverage purchase: $4000* Patio/Outdoor Dining Available seasonally *Food and Beverage minimums may vary on weekends and holidays. Page 6 05/17
THE LYNNHAVEN DINNER $70 PER PERSON All menus include fresh hot bread and butter, tea and coffee service. Not all menu items are available for all party sizes; please speak with our sales manager to confirm availability. Pricing is per person, unless otherwise indicated, and is subject to applicable taxes, administrative fees, gratuity and/or other contracted fees. *Items are served raw, or undercooked, or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness (Host to choose one, to be served family style) SEARED AHI TUNA MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH CRABMEAT Starter STEAK HOUSE SALAD Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, garlic croutons and red onions with a vinaigrette dressing (Guest s choice of the following prepared to order) PETITE FILET Tender corn-fed Midwestern beef; 8oz cut MARKET VEGETABLE LINGUINE Sauteed mushrooms, baby carrots, yellow squash, zucchini, & asparagus, tossed with tender linguine in our house made tomato-basil sauce LOBSTER TAIL $17 OSCAR STYLE $16 6 LARGE SHRIMP $17 BLEU CHEESE CRUST $5 MARKET FRESH FISH Our seasonal fresh fish selection with signature sauces STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST A roasted breast chicken stuffed with garlic herb cheese & served with lemon thyme butter. (Choose two) CREAMED SPINACH MASHED POTATOES MUSHROOMS STEAMED BROCCOLI Page 7 05/17
THE PRINCESS ANNE DINNER $80 PER PERSON All menus include fresh hot bread and butter, tea and coffee service. Not all menu items are available for all party sizes; please speak with our sales manager to confirm availability. Pricing is per person, unless otherwise indicated, and is subject to applicable taxes, administrative fees, gratuity and/or other contracted fees. *Items are served raw, or undercooked, or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness (Host to choose one, to be served family style) MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH CRABMEAT SEARED AHI TUNA JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL Starter CLASSIC CAESAR Fresh crisp Romaine tossed with Romano cheese, garlic croutons & creamy Caesar dressing (Guest s choice of the following prepared to order) PETITE FILET Tender corn-fed Midwestern beef; 8oz cut PETITE RIBEYE USDA Prime 12oz cut, well-marbled for peak flavor, deliciously juicy. MARKET FRESH FISH Chef s choice of a delicious seasonal favorite (May be added to your entrée) LOBSTER TAIL $17 OSCAR STYLE $16 6 LARGE SHRIMP $17 BLEU CHEESE CRUST $5 (Choose three) CREAMED SPINACH MASHED POTATOES MUSHROOMS STEAMED BROCCOLI STEAK HOUSE SALAD Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, garlic croutons and red onions with a vinaigrette dressing STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST A roasted breast chicken stuffed with garlic herb cheese & served with lemon thyme butter. MARKET VEGETABLE LINGUINE Sauteed mushrooms, baby carrots, yellow squash, zucchini, & asparagus, tossed with tender linguine in our house made tomato-basil sauce CHEESECAKE with fresh berries CHOCOLATE SIN CAKE SEASONAL DESSERT DUO Page 8 05/17
THE ORLEANS DINNER $95 PER PERSON All menus include fresh hot bread and butter, tea and coffee service. Not all menu items are available for all party sizes; please speak with our sales manager to confirm availability. Pricing is per person, unless otherwise indicated, and is subject to applicable taxes, administrative fees, gratuity and/or other contracted fees. *Items are served raw, or undercooked, or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness (Host to choose one, to be served family style) JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL SEARED AHI TUNA BARBECUED SHRIMP MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH CRABMEAT Starter CLASSIC CAESAR Fresh crisp Romaine tossed with Romano cheese, garlic croutons & creamy Caesar dressing STEAK HOUSE SALAD Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, garlic croutons and red onions with a vinaigrette dressing (Guest s choice of the following prepared to order) FILET Tender corn-fed Midwestern beef; 11oz cut PETITE RIBEYE USDA Prime 12oz cut, well-marbled for peak flavor, deliciously juicy. MARKET FRESH FISH Chef s choice of a delicious seasonal favorite (May be added to your entrée) LOBSTER TAIL $17 OSCAR STYLE $16 6 LARGE SHRIMP $17 BLEU CHEESE CRUST $5 (Choose three) CREAMED SPINACH MASHED POTATOES MUSHROOMS POTATOES AU GRATIN STEAMED BROCCOLI ASPARAGUS CHOCOLATE SIN CAKE FRESH BERRIES WITH SWEET CREAM CHEESECAKE with fresh berries SEASONAL DESSERT DUO CLASSIC WEDGE SALAD A crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce, field greens, bacon, crumbled bleu cheese and choice of dressing STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST A roasted breast chicken stuffed with garlic herb cheese & served with lemon thyme butter. MARKET VEGETABLE LINGUINE Sauteed mushrooms, baby carrots, yellow squash, zucchini, & asparagus, tossed with tender linguine in our house made tomato-basil sauce Page 9 05/17