"Best Steakhouse in Denver"
- AOL City Guide's Best

"Best restaurant in the United States"
- Robb Report

Best Place To Smoke Cigars Award
- The Denver Post

Best of Award of Excellence
- Wine Spectator, 2005-2006

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