Tips for Throwing a Private Party at Ruth’s Chris in Columbia, SC

Are you planning a private party in Columbia, SC, but don’t know where to start? In that case, allow the party planning experts at Ruth’s Chris Steak House help you out!

When you throw your private party at Ruth’s Chris in Columbia, it will feature top-notch cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, an elegant atmosphere, world class service and much more. Plus, our location inside the Hilton hotel puts us right in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

Whether you’re planning a festive cocktail party for 50 or a swanky gala for 200, hosting it with Ruth’s Chris will surely impress your guests. Continue reading below to get tips for throwing a private party at Ruth’s Chris in Columbia. Then, contact our team in Columbia, SC to start planning!

Serve Sizzling Steaks and Succulent Seafood at Your Private Party

Firstly, your private party needs a refined meal, and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Ruth’s Chris. Our top-quality steaks are the star of our private dining menus at Ruth’s Chris in Columbia. From the tender Filet to the flavorful New York Strip, every guest’s steak will arrive seasoned to perfection and sizzling in butter on a 500° plate.

Our private dining menus offer various other dishes as well, like a Salmon Fillet and our Stuffed Chicken Breast filled with garlic herb cheese. Of course, we’ll also provide meatless entrées upon request if you have vegetarians or vegans attending your event.

Want to know one of our best tips for throwing a private party at Ruth’s Chris in Columbia? Don’t overlook our hors d’oeuvres packages! You’ll find exclusive appetizers like Beef Tenderloin Skewers and Bacon-Wrapped Scallops.

Check out our complete set of private dining menus today!

Treat Your Guests to a Variety of Wine, Beer, and Cocktails

Are you ready to hear our next tip for throwing a private party at Ruth’s Chris in Columbia? Take a look at our wine list! With hundreds of labels from around the world to choose from, the Ruth’s Chris wine list has won several awards and boasts great options for every budget. On the list, you’ll certainly find plenty of bubbly beverages perfect for toasting, as well as red, white and rose selections that are sure to please even the pickiest of palates.

In addition, our full bar serves up a wide range of vintage-inspired cocktails. For instance, your guests will love sipping on Ruth’s Pisco Punch, the Hibiscus Lemon Drop Martini, and the
Hat Trick, boasting a trio of bourbon, amaro and sherry.

On the other hand, maybe some of your private party guests would prefer a cold beer. At Ruth’s Chris in Columbia, we’re proud to offer selections from local breweries like Hunter-Gatherer and Steel Hands.

Choose the Best Private Dining Room in Columbia, SC

When throwing a private party, you obviously need a private space! Luckily, we have numerous Ruth’s Chris private dining rooms and affiliated hotel ballrooms available in Columbia. The following options will work best for a private party, depending on the size of your guest list:

  • Senate Room: Seats 30
  • Park Room: Seats 32
  • Carolina Wren & Yellow Jessamine: Seats 80
  • Palmetto Ballroom: Seats 220

All of our private dining spaces can accommodate different table layouts, and many also come equipped with speaker and microphone capabilities. So, if you and your guests want to make a speech to commemorate a special birthday or anniversary, play a slideshow of photos showcasing a couple about to get married, and more, we can help make that happen.

If you have any questions about a particular room, don’t hesitate to contact our team!

Throw Your Private Party at Ruth’s Chris in Columbia, SC

Ready to start planning your private party? Contact our Columbia restaurant’s Private Dining Manager to begin. We look forward to serving you and your guests.