<P> Portions generally are large enough to serve two or more diners . Family style side dishes include au gratin potatoes, topped with a bechamel sauce and Cheddar cheese . Some recipes, such as the BBQ shrimp, New Orleans style creamed spinach or the sweet potato casserole, are traditional 19th century Louisiana recipes that originate with Ruth Fertel's family, particularly her great - uncle Martin, a Louisiana Delta farmer from a French - Alsatian family . Some of these recipes have been made publicly available by the family and by the company . </P> <P> Also available are dessert selections, with the restaurant's signature creme brulee being a staple item throughout the chain . </P> <P> In 2009, Ruth's Chris introduced their "Ruth's Classics" menu of prix fixe meals where guests choose a three - course meal; starter, entree and side, and dessert . This menu is updated seasonally every three months . </P> <P> The wine list includes over 200 wines, primarily from leading Californian vineyards such as Mondavi, Beringer and Stag's Leap . Twenty - five or more wines are available by the glass, depending on location . </P>

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