Ruth's Chris Happy Hour 2026 Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl Times, Menu & Prices

Ruth's Chris happy hour, called Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl, usually runs from 4 PM to 6 PM in the bar and lounge, Monday to Friday at most locations and on Sunday at many. Some restaurants run daily until 6:30 PM.

So what time is Ruth's Chris happy hour? Plan on 4 to 6 PM on weekdays. The live box above uses Sunday to Friday as a guide. Happy hour is not offered in some states and cities, including Arkansas, Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah and Virginia, because of local liquor laws.

Yes. Ruth's Chris Steak House has a happy hour called Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl in the bar and lounge, with prime burgers, steak sandwiches and cocktails at lower prices.

Ruth's Chris opened in New Orleans in 1965 under Ruth Fertel and is famous for steaks served sizzling on 500 degree plates with butter. It has been owned by Darden Restaurants since 2023.

The Ruth's Chris happy hour menu has a 10 oz Prime Cheeseburger, Steak Sandwich, Seared Ahi Tuna, Spicy Shrimp, Goat Cheese & Artichoke Dip and Zucchini Fries from about $11, plus about $9 cocktails, wine and mixed drinks and $4 to $7 beer.

Ruth's Chris does not print national prices. The prices below are typical from recent menus and calls to restaurants.

Bar plates

Happy hour drinks

At Ruth's Chris happy hour, the prime burger drops from about $22 to about $15 and the steak sandwich from about $24 to about $19.

Happy hour food is served only at the bar and lounge, it is dine-in only and seating is first come, first served.

Ruth Chris happy hour rules are the same at most locations, but always ask your bartender. Alcohol is for guests 21 and older.

To get the most from it, arrive at 4 PM for a bar seat, order the 10 oz Prime Cheeseburger and a signature cocktail.

1. 1

   Arrive at 4 PM

   Bar seats go fast.

2. 2

   Order the burger

   Prime beef.

3. 3

   Try the steak sandwich

   Filet.

4. 4

   Get a cocktail

   About $9.

5. 5

   Share Spicy Shrimp

   Classic.

6. 6

   Skip Saturday

   Usually none.

7. 7

   Check your state

   Some exclude it.

8. 8

   Call ahead

   Prices vary.

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