October 16, 2007

Now Sizzling in Middleton, WI!

Contacts:
Media
Alecia Pulman (203) 682-8259
apulman@icrinc.com

Lanette Jarvis (407) 829-3411 lanettej@ruthschris.com
For Immediate Release
Investor Relations
Tom Ryan (203) 682-8200
tryan@icrinc.com

Ruth's Chris Steak House Opens New Franchised Restaurant
First Location in Wisconsin, 110th Worldwide

Heathrow, Fla., October 15, 2007 -- Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc., (Nasdaq: RUTH), the largest fine-dining company in the U.S., today announced the opening of a new franchised restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin, bringing the total number of restaurants to 110 worldwide. This is the first location in Wisconsin

"Ruth's Chris Steak House is excited to continue its growth by opening this beautiful restaurant as our first Wisconsin location," commented Craig Miller, Ruth's Chris Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are fortunate to have great franchise partners, and we are confident the Livesey Company will successfully bring Ruth Fertel's legacy of sizzling steaks and superb guest service to the Madison area."

The Madison Ruth's Chris restaurant is just outside the state capitol in Middleton, which was voted the number one place to live by Money Magazine. Located in a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired building, the restaurant includes a large, horseshoe-shaped bar, beautiful stonework and three exquisite fireplaces. In addition to the main dining room, the Ruth's Chris Madison offers a cigar lounge and three private dining rooms, perfect for a business meeting or private event. The restaurant is open daily for dinner and is located at 2137 Deming Way.

Guests in Madison can enjoy Ruth's Chris' New Orleans-inspired appetizers, aged USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list and served with a Southern hospitality style service in an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere.

About Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. is the largest fine-dining company in the U.S., as measured by the total number of company-owned and franchise-owned restaurants, with 110 locations worldwide. Founded in New Orleans by Ruth Fertel in 1965, Ruth's Chris specializes in USDA Prime grade steaks served in Ruth's Chris signature fashion ... "sizzling."

To experience fine dining at its prime . . . just follow the sizzle to Ruth's Chris Steak House. For information, reservations, and gift cards, visit www.RuthsChris.com or call 1-800-544-0808.

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