Ruth’s Chris Steak House Debuts in Greenville, South Carolina at the Crowne Plaza

Greenville, SC – February 23, 2009 – Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUTH) announces the opening of its newest restaurant in Greenville, South Carolina. The franchise-owned restaurant, located in the lobby of the newly renovated Crowne Plaza hotel just off I-385, opened its doors earlier this month. The fine-dining steak house will be operated by Ruth’s Chris franchisees Phil Brooks, Jim Brooks and Nancy and Mark Oswald. The Brooks-Oswald franchise currently owns and operates three Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia, two in Alabama (Birmingham and Huntsville), and another in Columbia, South Carolina.

Managing Partner Mark Oswald commented: “We look forward to working together with the Crowne Plaza to provide a superior dining experience for both Greenville residents and visitors to the Upstate. This location joins our other six restaurants located within hotels, a synergy that has been successful and welcomed.”

Added Dan Hannah, Vice President of New Business Development for Ruth’s Chris Steak House: “Greenville is a strong addition to our worldwide group of restaurants. I am pleased that the Oswalds and the Brooks, who have been franchisees since 1986, have agreed to continue their commitment to grow Ruth’s Chris Steak House in this new market.”

At the intersection of Congaree and Roper Mountain Roads, the 10,000 square foot restaurant will include patio dining as weather permits. Works of art by internationally acclaimed artists Clifford Bailey and Todd White, whose paintings evoke the era and ambiance of the roaring twenties with a modern twist, decorate the handsomely appointed restaurant.

Invited guests and local Greenville dignitaries, including Mayor Knox White, celebrated the arrival of the new Ruth’s Chris restaurant during pre-opening charity events where $10,000.00 was raised for South Carolina’s own Hospitality Association Educational Foundation. Kirk Watkins, General Manager of Ruth’s Chris Greenville, noted “it was a special honor to be able to contribute to South Carolina’s workforce development programs and to contribute to college scholarships for our state’s culinary students.”

Tom Sponseller, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hospitality Association of South Carolina, echoed Watkins’ remarks and saluted Ruth’s Chris Steak House “for helping to foster hospitality education statewide and enabling the South Carolina high school ProStart program to continue to grow and prosper.”

Ruth’s Chris Greenville boasts three in-restaurant private rooms as well as numerous meeting and banquet facilities. In addition to the restaurant, Ruth’s Chris provides food service for the Crowne Plaza’s banquet facilities, which include a 6,000 square foot ballroom as well as four private board rooms. Private dining options accommodate from 10 to 325 guests.

Guests in Greenville will now be able to enjoy New Orleans-inspired appetizers, the finest U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, fresh seafood and classic desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list. Ruth’s Chris Steak House Greenville is open daily from 5 p.m. on. Reservations may be made by calling the restaurant directly, (864) 248-1700 or on-line at http://www.ruthschris.com.

About Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is a part of Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. 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 http://www.RuthsChris.com or call 1-800-544-0808.

About Ruth’s Hospitality Group
Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUTH) is a leading restaurant company focused exclusively on the upscale dining segment. The Company owns the Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Mitchell’s Fish Market, Mitchell’s Steakhouse and Cameron’s Steakhouse concepts. With more than 150 company- and franchisee-owned locations worldwide, Ruth’s Hospitality Group was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Heathrow, Fla.

For further information about our restaurants, to make reservations, or to purchase gift cards, please visit: http://www.RuthsChris.com, http://www.MitchellsFishMarket.com, http://www.MitchellsSteakhouse.com and http://www.Camerons-Steakhouse.com. For more information about Ruth’s Hospitality Group, please visit http://www.rhgi.com.

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