"Very clean and elegant, we loved the food and service. It's the most luxurious restaurant in the city, with a spectacular view. The drink was well prepared, the onion soup was delicious, and the lobster risotto rice was excellent."

"We ate at Ruthie's this weekend, while we had company from out of town. The restaurant is beautiful. Our waitress Angelica was excellent and the Maitre D was wonderful. I started with an espresso martini. That was perfect. Next I ordered the fillet lollipops which came with three different sauces/toppings, all delicious. This arrived at the same time as my friend's lobster bisque which was room temperature. The person next to me received their filet medallions and shrimp, that came with mashed potatoes, that were cold. Another friend had the prime rib, which they said was okay. I had a loaded baked potato. The toppings all came on the side. The shredded cheese was hard. I thought maybe it was a fancy cheese that was supposed to be crunchy. I tasted it and it was cheddar for sure, but the taste and texture suggested that it had sat out on a counter all day long. My baked potato itself was so cold the butter didn't melt. I visited with the maitre d about our concerns. He offered to get us all fresh food, but we had all been trying to be polite so we had eaten some of it. He apologized and adjusted our bill. We did have room for dessert this time. One friend had the key lime cheesecake and I had the creme brulee, both were excellent! Although we were disappointed, the staff were outstanding. I would be willing to try Ruthie's again in the future, just in case they are still learning processes since the restaurant is new."

"I truly wanted to love this restaurant. I gave it not one, but three tries, hoping it would improve — but unfortunately, it just never delivered. The food is consistently bland, and despite trying several different entrées, nothing stood out. The steaks are underwhelming, and the bread trio (especially the vanilla butter dip) was, frankly, unpleasant. The bread itself is overly heavy and dense. As for the drinks, the bartenders seemed unsure how to make even basic cocktails, and the quality reflected that — definitely subpar. The one redeeming quality is the stunning view. Grand Island really does need a quality upscale dining option, and I was hoping this would be it. Sadly, unless some serious changes are made, this just isn’t the place."

"We had a wonderful experience! The steak was absolutely perfect and service was great! That paired with the beauty of the restaurant and view made for an amazing evening!"

"Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. The service was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm—the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like you chose the right place the moment you sit down. The food? Exceptional. Steaks cooked perfectly, rich flavors, and thoughtful presentation across the board. I do want to gently address a comment I’ve seen in other reviews regarding the lobster bisque being “warm.” That is actually how lobster bisque is traditionally served. It’s a bisque, not a brothy soup—meant to be velvety, rich, and delicately warm so the cream and lobster flavors shine without breaking. Served exactly as it should be. Ruthie’s clearly understands both classic technique and elevated dining. If you’re looking for excellent food, knowledgeable service, and a refined experience done right, this is the place. We’ll absolutely be back."